UMASS/AMHERST /^.s J"%:':-:^ 312066 0348 2393 2 '^". . ^ -X, / yV.-i' .■ \^, ^. i-'i. •■•.^>i>; J'".-^? r ' r : r> >^^<, ;^ V LIBRARY OF THE MASSACHUSETTS AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE NO. ?_SOJO__DATE..T-1S0.1. SOURCE _^_i.£j__S.'t~.oi\.e,-- V. r A ( /■) v„ VOL. XX. Supplement to The Florists' Exchange December 30, 1905 INDEX TO The Florists' Exchange, Vol. XX, 1905 ILLUSTRATED ARIICLES M^RKLD WITH AN (* ) A8TIRISH \. Grower's Experience A Promise Recalled Abelia Chinensis Abies (Picea) Cephalonica. . . (Tsug.T.) Canadensis Com- pacta Acacia. Rose Acer Campestre. Supplt. to No. 18 Acorns. Sowing Adiantum Croweanurn . . .526. 587. 6iy, Cuneatum Advertising Affairs A.ijricultural Federation. An. . Allspice Slirub, Chinese Alpinia Sandera; Alternanthera Altick. H. M. (Portrait) .\maryllis 263. Hallii American Association of Park Superintendents 31. American Breeders' Associa- tion \mprican Carnation Society, Preliminary Premium List tor Boston Show Special Premium Lists of.. American Civic Association. .American Institute (N. T.) Show American PomolOBical Soci^- oty SO. 105. 339. 377. American Rose Society....... Preliminary Prize List... American Seed Trade Asso- ciation Ammann. J. F.. (Portrait).. .'i.-intioMols Veitc^t^'' Supplt. to No. 9 Ampelopsis Veitchli. Leaves Of. in Floral Work An Explanation .\nts and Sow Bugs. Remedy for 62, White Aphis and Mites The Apple Growins Extraordinary in Indiana 523. ,\qiiatics at Newport (R. I.) Show .\rbor. A Vine-Embowered. Supplt. to No. 5 Ardisias Asclepias Ash. The Variegated Ashes. Using, for Rooting Cuttings 403, Asmus. George (Portrait) Asparagus plumosus Seed Question. An Sprengeri Aspidistra Hardiness of .\ster Ailments Bug. The Kate Lock 406», 463, .\sters Auction Sales of Bulbs Azalea indica alba. Hardiness of Azalea s 354. and Their Culture Cultivation of. in Dresden.. 'The Late-flowering B Barberry Hedges Baskets. Customs Ruling on. Bay Tree Leaves Withering. Trees. Improved Forms of. Bayersdorfer Contest. The. . . Beach Plums Beattv. H. B. (Portrait) Bowling Trophies Essays. The Bedding Plants Beeches. Sheared Beers. Carl. Abroad Beetle. Pond Lily Leaf Begonia. A Rediscovered.... Gloire de Lorraine. .206. 460. Propagation of 764. PAOK 4C3 289 811 751* 203* 30 B22 427 651 646 316 596 455 292* 98 208 295 286 67 496 681 469 377 398 257 593 28 249 233 250 367 296 63 376 684 136 579 67* 110» 401 783 487 463 465 18 764 587 18 273 811 97 207 493 PAGB Begonias 684 Hex 646 Sanders' Exhibit at Bruges 657* Ware's, at 'i'emple Show. London 249* Bellis perennis 504 Bench. Unused. Crop for 616 Biota (Thuja) orientalis au- rea 783* Bisset. Peter (Portrait) 182 Blackistone. Z. D. (Portrait). 182 Boarding Plants 66 Bonora 253 Books — American Breeders' Associ- ation. Vol. 1. 433; Chrysanthe- mum. The. 492: Cold Storage. Practical. 758; Fragrant Flowers and Leaves. 110; Plant Life. New Creations in, 618; Rose Book. The Amateur Gardeners', 209; Roses and How to Grow Them. 788; Scented Garden. The Book of the. 61S; Vegetable Garden. The 402 Boston Gardeners and Flor- ists' Club Picnic 142* Gathering of the Clans 317 Bot.anic Garden. Washington. 113* Rockery in 113* Bouvardias 39, 294 Bowling Alleys. Washington. 179* Match. Tri-City 626 Trophies at Washington 180*, 223* Breitmeyer's New Store. 142*. 762. 792* Brown. George H (Portrait). 182 Bruges Exhibition. Exhibits" at 566. 557* Buffalo Florists' Club Outing. Frog Race at 468* Bulbous Plants. Outdoor 568 Bulbs. Culture of 439 Exports of. from China. . . . 425 Hardy 604 Burbank and the Florists 651 Luther. Banquet to 466 The Social Side of 618 The Work of 493, 622, 565 What About? 768 Bureau of Plant Industry. Work of 216 Burpee. W. A. (Portrait) 161 Burton. Joe. In re 622 Buxus sempervisens arborea, 427* thymifolia 13 643 668 760 427 463 764 548* 171 396 174 215* 64 236 515* 729 346* 403 764* 798 Calceolaria. New Hybrid 15* Calceolarias 62, 686 Herbaceous 15 Callas 187 An Experience with 36 Calvc.anthus floridus. Odor of 759 Sweet-scented 283 Campanulas 504 Canadian Horticultural Asso- ciation 14. 117, 222 President Robinson's Ad- dress 172A Canary Grass. Analysis of. . . 426 Canna Field at West Grove. Pa 404* King Humbert at Lewis and Clark Exposition.... 375* Leaf Roller 348* Cannas and Other Plants at West Grove. Pa 404* and Press Errors 433. 523 Maroon-colored 493 New 556 Varieties of— Chameleon. 406*; Gladiator. 405*; Juanita. 405*; Juniter. 593; Queen of Beauty, 566*; Prince of India. 593; Uncle Sam, 250; Venus, 593; Vesuvius. 622 Carmody. J. D. (Portrait) ... 181 Carnation. A Promising. 589; House. A High. 616; Rust. Effect of Dif- ferent Soils on Development of. 466; Seed. American. 234; Society. English. Criticisms on. 561; Trou- ble with Prosperity 732 Carnations, 13, 266; American, in England, 474; at Cottage Gar- dens. Queens. N. Y.. 412; at Dail- ledouze Bros.. Flatbush, N. Y.. 173; Bursting the Calyx. 798; For I.,ow Houses, 732; Grafting upon Saponaria. 288, 317; Growing In- doors, 432, 463; in Flue-heated House, 262; in Violet House, 440; Potted, 382; Stem Rot in, 376; Supports for. 376; Varieties of — Abundance. eT,2'. 759; Boston Market 799; Glendale. 116*; God- dard, Helen. 791*; Gould. Helen Miller. 761, 789; Hannah-Hobart. Carnations, I'aok 6S3*; Snowstorm, 650; The Aris- tocrat, 714*; White Enchantress. 788; Winsor. 788. Warm Weather 280 Carpinus Betulus. Supplt. to No. 16 462 Carroll Hall. Washington 112* Catalpa. A Precocious 105 Timber 7 Cattleya gigas 469* labiata. A Rare • 523 Schrcederje 14* Cattlcyas at Wm. Barr's.... 719* Cauliflower Under Glass 133 Cedrela sinensis. Flowering of 106 Celosia p.vramidalis 14 Cercidiphyllum japonicum. . . . 548 Cliestnuts. Improved 579 Chicago Ploiists' Club Button 143* Chinese Allspice Shrub 456 Chionanthus. Seed-beai ing . . 165 Chironia ixifera 347 Chopin, P. A,. Establisliment of. at New Orleans 40* Chi-istraas Designs. 717*. 731*; Ev- ergreens. ".'»!; Notes. 718; Or- chids for. 719*; Stock. Handling. 715; Trade at Lonesomehurst. 717; Trade in a Wholesale House. 724; Tree Stand. Wheeler's. 596*; Trees by the Million 724 Christmas, IHIJS, Reports. . .822, 823 Chrysanthemum. A Late White. 676; Bibliogiaphy of. The. 522; Evolution of The. 623*; Nippon- icum. 434; Season. The Austra- lian. 38; Society of America — Annual Meeting. 590; Prizes for American Seedling. 619; Scales for Judging. 401; Special Prize List. 89. 462. 466; Sport of Yellow Eaton 760* Chiysanthemums. 136. 183; at Dail- ledouze Bros.. .^24; Buds of. 414; Early Varieties of. 502; Foliage of. Turning Brown. 473; Forty Varieties of. at Buffalo Park Show. 712*; in England. 556; Market Varietits of. in England. 6.57; New. in England. 791; Nov- elties in. of Nathan Smith & Son. 713*. 714; of 1905. 524. 556; Stock Plants. 660; Taking the Bud of. 233; Vaiieties — Adrea. 713*; Beach. Mrs. George. 593. 618; Cro- cus. 554. 713*; Dailledouze. Paul. 554; Duckham. Wm.. Ten Blooms of. 653*; Dunne. John E.. 693; Enguehard. Dr.. 682*; Heaume. Mrs. George. 526; Knox. Mrs. Wm.. 526; Lanona. 564. 713*; Mann. Mary. 554. 558*. 619; May. Beatrice. 526; Perrv, John G., 593; Richardson, T.. 693; Roose- velt. President. 591. 619. 713*; Ro- siere. 554. 713*; Swinburne. Mrs.. 619; Tioga. 713*; Venetta. 713*; Weaver. Mayor 713* Church Decoration for a Wed- ding 717* Cineraria radiata hvbrida.... 495* Cinerarias 39. 348. 687 Clerodendron trichotomum . . 311 Club and Society Doings.. 14. 37. 67. 89. 116. 141. 172. 209. 260. 291. 319. 345. 372. 409. 433. 468. 493. 523. 654. 587. 622. 681. 720. 761. 791 Cold House, A 728 (IJoior Scale, An International, Needed 488, 554 Colorado Blue Spruce 82 Conard & Jones Company. Establishment of 404* Conservatory. The 322 Conventions. Concerning .... 113 Words That Won 139 Congress and Flowers 710 Cooke, George (Portrait),... 182 Cornus Kousa 548 Country Home. The Ideal.... 220 Cratsegus Crus-Galli 283* oxyacantha 283 pyracantha 675. 759 Credit. The Use and Abuse of 615 Crepe Myrtle (Lagerstroe- mia) 203 Propagating 314 Crops in Small House .and Under Benches 440 Crotons 401 Cryntomeria .iaponica 133 in Japan 57* Cucumher.s. Slow Growth of. 536 Cultivation 711 Cups. Pierson 590* Customs Decisions, on Seeds. 338 Cvcas Stems. Treatment of. . 63 Cyclamen 186. 401. 584 Flowering-sized 584 C'-'>rin--^dium Fairrieanum . . . 661 Sanderse 718* U PAUE Dahlia. Cactus. Countess of Long- dale. 464*, 405; Farms, Massa- chusetts. 396; Imperialanum. 376; Roots. Winteiing. 234; Show at Bedfoid. Mass.. 396; Show. Holmes'. 467*; Shows at San Fiancisco. 39t:; Sylvia at Lewis and Clark l-Jxposilion 375 Dahlias and Cannas, 364; at Atoo. N. J.. 348; Burbank's. 577; Peony- flowered. 495*; Propagating. 414; Single 716 Daisits. Paris 262 Shasta 504. 564 Forcing 45 Seedling 652 Department of Agriculture. Work of. Under Glass 90* Detroit Florists at Toledo. ... 40* Deutzias 621 Dicks. S. B. (Portrait) 760 Dilger. Wm. (Portrait) 225 Dimornhanthus. Propagating. 339 Dracienas 346 Dreer. Henry A.. Riverton. N. J.. Establishment of 589 Duckham. Wm (Portrait)... 59t Duncan. John W 31 Easter. Roses for 235 Echeverias 504 Eckford. Henry (Portrait)... 161 Illness of 402 A Day with 161* Memorial Fund. The 250 Eichholz. H. ( Portrait ) 260 Elder. Variegated. Hardiness of 799 Electric Illumination. Value of 224 light. Plant Growing Under 732 Elliott & Sons. Wm.. New- Store of 5* Elm, A Fine Old 643* Enudoyee, An Idfal 133 English Horticultural Notes.. 434 Eremurus 117 Ernest. Wm. H. (Portrait)... 182 Escarole 233 Forcine- 432. 487 Eucharis 109 Euon.vmus Sieboldianus. Ev- ergreen Character of 367 Europe. A Short Trip to 252 Evergreen Cuttings. To Root. 616; Seedlings. 488. 548; Shrubs for Pots or "^'indow Boxes. 703; Spe- cialties 568 Evergreens. Cliristmas. 751 ; Cut- tings of. 799; Hardy. Display of. at Boston Show. 653*; Potting, for Winter. 515; Transplanting. 811; Transplanting in August. 165; Winter Protection of.. 751. 789 Bwing. A. H. (Portrait) 146 Exliibitions — American Institute. New York, 658. 588*; Bay Shore. N. Y'.. 589*; Boston. 621*; Chi- cago. 623. 624; Dobbs Ferry. N. Y.. 654; Indianapolis. 663. 654*. 682. 683. 729; Kansas City. 623. 654; Lenox. Mass.. 593; Los An- geles, Cal., 625; Louisville. Kv.. 625; Madison. N. J.. 557; Menlo Park. Cal.. 593; Milwaukee. 684; Nassau Co. (N. Y.) Horticultural Society. 592; New Haven. Conn.. 656*; New Orleans. La.. 657; Or- ange. N. J.. 558. .593*; Phil.adel- phia. 591; Poughkeepsie. 592. 624*; Providence. R. I.. 656; Red Bark. N. J.. 592. 621*; St. Louis. 620*; S attle. Wash.. 684; Tarry- town. N. Y.. 591. 621*; Toronto. 712; 'Toronto. Impressions of. 684; Tuxedo. N, v.. 592. 625*; Waco. Tex.. 760; Worcester. Mass. 657 Exhibitions. Fall. Longer Pe- riod for 789 Fagus ferruginea. Supplt. to No. 20 586 Fall Flower Shows. 1905. List of 380 Fern Culture 318 Fi-agments. Utilizing 660 Maidenhair. Trouble 827 Ferns. 207; Bench-grown, 461; Bos- ton. 460; Boston. Spots on. 764; Boston. Treatment of. 87; Hardy Cut. Keeping. 414; Large-growing Evergreen 105 Fertilization of Flowers 219 Ficus nandurata 292* Figs in the North 455 I'nder Glass 472. 661 Filings. Iron, for Packing Pipes 376 Firing. Unseasonable 355 Fishermen's Luck, Two 403* Float. Floral. Newport Horti- cultural Society's 375* Flpial City of California 471 Design. A New 214* An Unique 714. Designs at Secretary Hay's Funeral 4Q Gondola '.*.,] 557* Florists' Club, (Thicago, Offl- ceis of (Five I'ortraits) . . 465 Florists' Clubs and Horticultural Socieliis. Ofticei-s of: American PomoloKieal .Societ.v. 398; Ameri- can Society of Landscape Archi- tects. 68: Canadian Horticultural AssociaOion, 172 A; Chrysanthe- mum Society of America, 590- Lmcinnati, 265; Detroit, 172; Flor- ists' Hail Association, 256; Mary- land State Horticultural Society i65; Menlo Park. Cal.. 765; 'Mw- ns (bounty (N. J.) Gardeners and Florists. 791: Nassau County (N. 1.) Horticultural Society. 76''- New London (Conn.) Horticul- tural. 792; Newport (R. I.) Hor- ticultural Society. 762: New York .iSi' Philadelphia. 436; St. Louis'. .■;-„• St. Louis. (Group Portrait). "A Society of American Florists l,"n* Ornamental Horticulturists. 219; Tuxedo (N. Y.) Horticultural, r^lorists; Clubs. The Work of. 409 Florists' Hail Association Am.ndments to By-Laws 316 Report of Losses. 1904-5.. 209 Honsts. Longevity of 403 Flower Shows 249 and Their Management.'! 761 Flower Store. Kansas City's First ._ 5g4 Flowers for Congress. .'.'.'.'." 681 Fordhook Farm of W. Atlee Burpee & Co 66 Foresti y Encouraging 65 Fothergilla. major 3ii» Frame Cultures t-j; Fr.aser. David (Portrait)...!'. 6.^0 rraxinus excelsior aurea 579* Freeman. Jos. R. (Portrait). 174 Freesia 3}! •^'^f'as 6'2'. 652 Field of 87 Frost. Preventing, on Show Windows 494. 529 Fiuit. Indoor, at Oceanic. N. J .>7 Pe.sts jII Seeds for Stocks 395 Trees. T nw-headed s** Fuchsia. The California....!; 819 Fuchsias 545 Fulmer. Miss Perle B ('Por- trait) 288 Funeral Design. A Handsome 224* Designs 140. 762* FunUia subcordata 292* Gaillardia grandiflora 504 Galloway.. B. T. (Portrait)... 181 Gardeners' Association. The British 5ej Gardeners'. The National As- sociation of S86 Gardenias 375 g27 Geranium Leaves Turning Yellow jo^ S. A. Nutt !! 686 Stock Plants 39 Troubles 286 Geraniums 294 Varieties of— Gloede. Mrs. Rich- ard F.. 110; Tiflin 209 Gladiolus America 165* Exhibit of Department of .\griculture 253 Revival of the no Glass .\rea of Commercial, in the United States. 148; Butted. 47"; for Palm and Fern House. 149; Greenhouse. 13; Repair Clamp. The Peerless 47 Coble. F. C 403 Gordonia pubescens, Best Sit- uation for 57 Gors". or Furze. Is It Hardv? 82 Grading Around Apple Trees. 351 Gi-aftins- Case. Situation for. 660 the Carnation upon Sapo- naria 288. 317 Grare. A Seedless White 233 Fo.ster's Seedling ST Plants. Custom Decision on 346 Graces and Lettuce in One House 660 IVTeaiy Pug on 415. 471 Under Glass 148, 820 Graves. Stone Crops for 82 Green Fly on Sweet Peas. ■Outdoors 362 Greenhouse Building Firms. Consolidation of 64 Cubic Capacity of 472 V V VOL. XX. Supplement to The Florists' Exchange December 30, 1905 C PAOE Grenell. W. H. (Portrait). .6. 13 Growers, AmonK — Boston, 434; In- diana and Ohio. 4U4: Madison. N. J.. 624; on Lons I-sland 464 Growers' Association. San Francisco 22 Grubs in Indoor Lettuce Beds 676 in Rose Soil 44 Gude. Wm. F. (Portrait).... 17S Gude Bros.. Wasiiinston (Portraits) 39 Store of 181* Gutlman. Alex. J. (Portrait) B16 H Hallowe'en Decorations 587 Hardiness of Azalea indica alba 643 of Plants 703 A Book on 764 Hauswirth. Phil (Portrait). 179 466 Heatine. 13. S3. 114. 232, 263. 328. 342. 378. 420. 442. 632. 553, 648. 690, 704, 755, 785, 797. 821 Apparatus. The 354 Plant of John Youns Com- pany, Bedford, N. Y..661», 562» Polmaise System of 233 Hedee of Norway Spruce. Suoplt. to No. 24 710 Hedges. Barberi-y 427 of Japanese Holly 783 • •f Japanese Maple 675 '-■"T in Layers 611 .^ - 515 487 292 178 ' \ ■•< .'IS Pnnl. 1. - .. 568 riar.ls 759 Layerins 48 1 Sowing Seeds of 262 Hickories. Paper-shelled .... 7 Kilmers. Daphne (Portrait). 396 Hippard's Steam Trap 259» Hole. Dean. Memorial to the Late. 790; Memorial to 494 Holly. Deciduous. Propasating. 455; Japanese, Hedges of. 783; Pack- ing, in Delaware 715* Horticultural Notes. 515. 547. 679, 611, 643. 703, 751, 783, 811 Horticulture, East and West. 516 in Texas 434 How It Is Done (68 Hyacinths and Narcissi 294 Hydrangea Hortensis •„ 29()* Hydrangeas 18, 363, 824 Blue 353 Protecting, in Winter 3.6 Hydrocyanic Acid Gas. Cost " of 1''8 Hypericums. The Useful 311 I Ideal Empluyer. The. Essay Contest 259. 260 Ilex opaca. Supplt, to No. 14. 402* Iinpatiens Holstii 117 Importing. The Evolution of 31 Indian Pipe 414. 432. 463. 493 Indianapolis Show Poster.... 558* Insecticides and Repellants. Common 141 Early History of 253 Ivy-covered Wall. Washing- ton. D. C 30* English 504 Ground 521 J Japanese Maple. Hedp:es of. . 675 Maples. Blood-leaved 7 Wineberry 203 Jerusalem Cherries 660 Job. and the Ideal Employer. 139 Job's Opinion Wanted 36 K Kalmia latifolia 4S8* Kansas City's First Flower Store 6S4 Kastinff. Wm. F. (Portrait).. 20S Bowlirpr Trophy 180* Kentias. Trouble with 2S6 Kill. T.eonard (Portrait) 465 Kniphofia R. Wilson-Ker 405 Kochia scoparia 494. 525*. 579. 729 Kramer. F. H. (Portrait) 178 L Labeling Stock 322 Laburnum alpinum 311* vulsare 311 I>afayette Park. Washinpr- ton. Guard House, and Hedere Arrangement in. Supplt. to No. 7 170* Landscape Gardeners. Meet- ins of. at Boston 68 Lanham. Trueman (Portrait). 182 Lapagerias 793 Lawn, Reseeding a 125 The 504 T^ayerinff Herbaceous Plants. 487 Leaf-roller. Canna 348* Lettuce Trials. Bureau of Plant Industry 90*. 91* Under Glass 23.'? Lespedeza. Shrub 105 Ligrustrum Amurense 811* Ijilacs, Tncreasine: 395 Lilies. 439, 644, 824. Experimenting with. G73: Ilanisii. for Christmas. 585; Japan Lonsriflorum . . . . 553 P.GK Lilium Harrisii. 97. 644; Harrlsii. Starting. 44; lonRiflorum. 644; lonp^iflorum in Summer. 472; sul- phureum 172A Lily (L Longiflorura X L. Harrisii) Seedling 91* of the Valley 613 Longevity of Florists 403 Louisville a Seed Center 677 Lychnis. Two Beautiful 30 Lycium chinense 579 M McCauley. Chas. (Portrait).. 178 McMillan Memorial Fountain. Buffalo 372. 374* Maackia amurensis 303 Magnolia acuminata, Supplt. to No. 3, 64*; fuscata. Propagating. 681; grandiflora, Varieties of, 311 ; Seedlings 427 Magnolias. Propagating 314 Mangoes. Enarched 91* Manure for Roses 63. 430 Liquid, for Roses 536 Maple, Variegated Ash-leaved 339 Maples. Japanese. Blood- leaved 7 Market, A New Fruit. Flower and Vegetable for London 317 Master and Servant 44 May Beetle, Grub of 13 Mealy Bug on Grapes 415, 471 Menispermum canadense 7 Mertensia virginica 203 Mignonette 206. 536 Mildew on Crimson Rambler Roses iil Montreal Gardeners and Flor- ists' Club Outing 141* Monument to J. Sterling Mor- ton 547 Morton J. Sterling. Monument to 547 Mulberries. Increasing 7 Mules and Floriculture 344 Mushrooms 290 N Names. A Confusion of. 57; Botan- ical. Another Change of. 487; Plant. ICnglish. 203; Substitution of Popular for Foreign 254 Narcissus for Cut Flowers.. 732 National Council of Horticul- ture....111. 402. 465. 492. 651 Rifles' Armory, Washing- ton 112» Nephroleijis Amerpohlii, 110; Facts About the. 60; How to Grow, 171; Piersoni elegantissima, A Judge's Opinion of. 660; 'Whtt- mani 462». 463, 724 New York Florists' Club Out- ing 16, 41* New Orleans Greenhouse Plant, A 405 Newport (R. I.) Horticultur- al Society, June Exhibition of 42 Show 375 News Letter, A Modern 150 Nicotlana Sandnrfe. 14. 28. 291. 434*. 494*, 666. 596. Exliibit of, at Tem- ble Show. London, 140*; Varieties of 140 Nicotine 376 North Carolina. Notes from. 516 Novelties for 1906 406* Nursery Business, The Sales End of 161 Trade with Non-contiguous Possessions 515 Nurserymen. Canadian. Or- ganized 30 NurseiTmen's Convention. The 249 Nut Seeds. Preservation of. . 643 Trees for Vermont 286 Oaks, Chestnut and Rock Chestnut 465 White, from Seed 367 Obituary— Apgar, ElUs A.. 289; Ascott, Thomas. 493; Baker, Nathaniel. 373; Butler. Thomas. 433; Chapin. W. E., 373: Cold- well, Thomas. 139; Copley. Wm., 317: Craver. Charles H.. 289; Currie. James. Sr. (Portrait), 535; Dean. Richard. 289; D'Om- brain. Rev. H. H.. 6S7; Eckford, Henry, 789; Fremd, Charles, 769; Ghormley. Wm. (Portrait). 587; Gould. Samuel Hatch. 759; Grimes, David, 65; Haerlin, Her- man, 493; Hicks, Frank. Ill; Hoffman. Wm., 88; Humphrey, Chas B.. 317; Kelly. Lawrence P.. Ill; Kelsey. Curtis. Ill; Kir- bv, James, 262; Kutschbach. Wm.. 373: Martin. David. 759; McRoberts. William, 111; Miller, .Albert, 88: Miller, Jacob P.. 493; Morgan. Chas. R.. 555; Morris. John (Portrait). 711; Nanz, C. G., 344; Nimon, James, 769; Pesenecker. Edward. 88: Phelan. K.. 289: Piepgras. Emil George. 289; Rees. Samuel P., 344; Rich- ards. John Salter. 170; Scrim. Charles, 687: Seyller. Jules, 36; Siebrecht, Louis. 66; Stahlhut, Hugo, 402; Steele. Alexander, 252: Stoll. Adolph. Jr., 139; Stone, Joshua. 587: Tuttle, A. G., 139; Tire. John C 344; Wood. T. W. (Portrait), 619. 661; Zirngie- bel, Denys (Portrait) 667 PARE Odontoglossum ,\ Vuylstekese. 791 Omaha Florists' Club Picnic. 209» O'Mara at Burhnnk's Place.. 661 on Burhank 433, 462, 619 O'Mara's, Patrick, Trip West 408* Onion Crop. The 365, 609 Seed, Vitality of 5 Orar'-e, Hardy, Sowing Seeds of 548 Trees, Selling in Texas.... 351 Trouble with 351 Orchids at Newport (R. I), Show. 67': At Orange (N. J.). 718*, 719*; Big Insurance on, 36; for Christmas 719* Orris Root Culture 662 Otaheite Oranges 764 O.xalis 613 P Palm Leaves, Prepared 252 Seeds in England 673 Trouble. A 616 Palms, Small 273 Pamphlets: Chrysanthemum Socie- ty of America, Annual Report, 482; Mushrooms and Mushroom Spawn. 171; School Gardens. 373; Spraying for Cucumber and Mel- on Diseases, 652: Sweet Peas, Field Notes on, 555; Tomatoes Under Glass 622 Panama, Report on Explor- ations in * 42 Pandanus Sanderi 67* Veitchii 461 Pansies 97, 322, 568 Passion Flower, Hardy 133 Peaches and Nectarines, Forcing 37* Pear, Pitmaston Duchess.... 339* Pears, Popular 339 Pelargoniums 187 Peonies, 65; 376, 381; at Rochester, N. Y.. 290* ; in Cottage Gardens' Collection, 15*; Soil and Culture for 516 Peony. Advancing the. 166: Blooms. Retarding in Cold Storage. 254; Classification, Suggestion as to 288 Pepper, J. H. (Portrait) 789 Perret, L., Death of 4 Peterson's Nurseries, The. Chicago 427 Philadelphus Zeyheri 455* Phlox. Additional Notes on. 557; Improving the. 221*; Seed. Sow- ing and Saving 759 Phloxes, The propagation of. 396 Photinia Japonica 547* Villosa 283* Plerson Co.. F. R.. Establish- ment of 496 Cups, The 690* Pike's Peak Floral Co.. Es- tablishment of 261* Pine. Cembran. for Lawns.. '783 White. Seedlings 703 Pink vs. Carnation 376 Pinus strobus nanus. Supple- ment to No. 26 788 Plan* Breeding. Interest in. 403; for English Hall. 580: Meteorol- ogy. 781; Supports. 136: Trade, A Glance at the 528 Plants at the Holidays. 716: Flow- ering, in Covent Garden Market, London. 790: Hardv and Tender, for Vases 415; Medicinal, A Gar- den of, 469; Outdoors, Wilting, 125: The. in Pots. 136: Two Creeping for Shady Places. 57 Plums. Beach 395 Poinsettias 98. 401, 764 Pond Lily Leaf Beetle, The, 345* Populus fastigiata 675* Post Card Idea. F. E 253 Postal Laws. Amendments to 171 Pot Fruits 339* Potato Industry, The. in Eng- land 791 Supposed New 426 Potatoes, Market for in Can- ada 701 Price of Trees and Plants 36 Primrose Leaves Turning Yellow 472 Primulas 354 Privet, California, 643; The Amoor. 487; The Golden, 367, 579; The Golden in Tubs 105 Propagating Bench, The 686 Magnolia and Crepe Myr- tle 314 Pruning Fruit Trees, Summer 283 Quercus Alba, Supplement to No. 25 C.IO R Red Spider ■ 44 A Remedy for 819 Renections on Current Topics, 40. 65. 89. 317. 403 711 Reinberg. Peter. Chicago Es- tablishment of 688 Report of Secretary of Agri- culture. 1905 680 Retail Store, A Model, at At- lanta. Ga 717 Renter, S. J,, Establishment of 790* Rhemannia Angularia 626* Rhododendron, Michael Wat- erer 13 Rhododendrons 5, 520, 667 Robinson, George A. (Por- trait) 146 Page Ro.sa Setigera, 367*; Queen of the Prairies 367* Rose, Baby Rambler, 59, 382; Ex- perimenting with the. 171: Field, A Californian, 38*; Growing, 38: Growing and Watering. 36: Leaves Falling Prematurely. 580: Liberty. Fine Growth of, 318*; Plants, A Frame for Keeping, 344; Show at Boston, 14; Trouble with Liberty 414 Rose vs. Carnation Growers. 433 Roses. 58. 118, 282. 370, 549, 678, 753. A House for Heeling in, 314; at Burbank's, Santa Rosa, Cal., 619*: Everblooming for the North, 82; for Easter, 236; from Seed. 515; Garden, 18G; in Au- tumn. 548: Liquid Manure for. 530; Manure for, 63, 430; Outdoor. 568; Outdoor for Cut Flowers. 799; Outdoor, Pi-opagating and Caring for. 491: Pott. d. 382; Pro- tecting Partly Tender. 611; Scale on Outdoor. 440; Summer. 141; Thrips on, 799; Varieties of— Bil- lings. Jessie. 65; Lady Gay. 42*, 476; Hill, Mrs. Edward Gurney, 811: Gosford, Countess of, 596; Irish Elegance, 596; Levavasseur, Mme- N., 494; Queen Beatrice, 622; Roberts, Dorothy Page. 596; Smith, Wm. R., 689; Triumph. 492; Wichuraiana Hybrids. 430 Rubus canadensis 13 8 Salvias and Other Plants 827 San Jose Scale. To Fight 455 St. Louis Florists' Club Out- ing 373* Flower Show Poster 599* Salisburias, Avenue of, Wash- ington, D. C 105* Sanders, Edgar (Portrait),.. 465 Scale, Bi-own 580 Insects, Injurious 12 School Gardens, Work of Bu- reau of Plant Industry in Relation to 216 Schulz, Jacob, New Store of.. 720* Scott. John (Portrait) 7C1. 762 Seed, Adulterated, 641. 702; Alfafa and Red Clover. Adulteration of. 577, 642; Canary, in Australia, 453; Clover, in Michigan, 28: Croas, Long Island. 80: Free Fracas, A., 4; Free, Petition Against, 701; Graft. Government, 749: H.irve.^t. English. Concern- ing. 246: Onion, Vitality of, B; Purity Tests, Government. 610: Suit. A. in England. 104; Trade. Conditions of the. 111: Trade Convention Echoes, 28: Trade Practices, English, 163: ""- - ^ with Non-Contiguous P( sions Seedlings. Placing on Market ,-„3 Treatment of 580 Seeds, Cleaning Before Sowing, 703: Customs Ruling on. 426: Ex- l>orts of. 577: Germination of. 4; Germinative Force of, 536; Good, That Fail to Grow, 6, 36, 283; flrass and Clover, 702: Imports if. 009; Nut, Preservation of 643 Seedsmen, Two Philadelphia, Abroad 82* Shady l^laces. Two Creeping Plants for 67 .«haffer, George (Portrait).., 178 Shasta Daisy, Forcing 45 Shaw. J. Austin (Portrait) . . 260 Medal. The 171 Show. Fall, at Boston 345, 374 Shrubs for Greenhouse Culture, 520; Green Wood, Cuttings of, 203; Home-grown, for Forcing, 521; Imported, for Florists 520 Siehert. C. T.. Store of 251* Skidelsky. S. S. (Portrait).. 269 Smilax 18 Snapdragons 400 S. A. F. O. H.: Bowling Contest. 219; Bronze Medal to School Children. Presentation of. 586: Caudal Appendage. 317: Choosing Officers for. Ill; Convention. 88. 250; Convention Number Special Matter, 173-183*; Delegates, List of. at "Washinalon Convention. 227: Group Portrait. 254; Joint Committee. Report of. 250; Judges of Exhibits and Beatty Essays, 88; Ladies' Bowling Match, 258: Medal for School Children, 522; Membership, 12, 170; President Vaughan's Ad- dress. 210; Proceedings of Wash- ington Convention, 210-219; Pro- gram of Washington Meeting, 112: Scope of, 139: Shooting Match, 258; Snap Shots, 257; Souvenir, 283: Spring Show, pro- posed. 254, 710: Spring Show. Boston "People" and the, 7SR; The. and the Gardener, 289, 317; Trade Exhibit, 217; Trade Exhi- bitors, 172: Views of "Trade Ex- hibits 255*, 256*, 257* Soil tor Violets 63 Soils, Composts and Manui-es 456 Southern Interstate Horticul- tural Society. A 403 Sow Bugs on Ros^ Bench.. 63 Spencer Wire Company. The.. 347* Spiraea Billardi, Summer Blooming of 427 Grandis 292 Spirieas 013, 820 Spiraeas, Pall-Flowering 811 PAGE Spruce. Douglas, Varieties of. 676 Sterouha Platanifolia at Mt. Vernon, Va 133* Sterilizing Soil jgi gtevias 353 755 Stewart, W. J. (Portrait) 174 Stocks, Worms on 7$4 and Wallflowers ! . . BSl Fruit Seeds for 395 Stonecrops for Graves 82 Stove, Ornamental Foliage Plants 319. 347, 526 Stove vs. Greenhouse Plants.789, 819 Strawberries Under Glass 89 Strawberry Plants 108 htreptocarpus. Royal Purple. 117 Succulents 461 Summer House, A Vine-Clad 611* Supporting Potted Plants 136 Supports, Plant 135 ^ '?!'*'' cfs?- Christmas, 139: Notes, 28; Society, National, 113; So- ciety, National, View of Exhibi- tion 1 17# Sweet Peas, 272; A Field ' of, 66* ■ and Crop to Follow Them, 764- Disease of, 286; for Christmas, 87; m October, 696; Meritorious, 117- New. 14. 651; Under Glass, 234: Variety, Pierce, Helen 163 Vines, Dying 827 Sweet Potato, New Variety of 28 Symphoricaroos, Golden - Leaved gn T Table Decorations at New- port (R. I.) Show.. 374 Tamarix amurensis. Supple- ment to No. 12 344 Taxus baccata aurea .'. 703* Temple Show. London Ex- hibits at 291* Thermostats. Reliability ' of'.'BSO. 648 Thrips on Ferns... 477 Toad, The Useful '.'.'.'.'.'.'. 64 Tomato House, Bureau of Plant Industry gn* Tomatoes Under Glass ", 133 rorridoor, A Test of the... 663, 759 ^^i%- .^'^"'^ O'her Heating Matters 789, 819 liansplantmg Evergreens In August 165 l.arge Specimens 355 Stock 3g7 Tree. Shade, Two ' New Pests of ■ 78? Transplanter, Wilkins' 346* Trees for Massachusetts, 636: Fruit, Low-Headed, 82: Groun- „ '.nff of 39B* "ritomas 441 Trumpet Vines 283 Turner, -Wm. (Portra)'^ . . » 22,0 a'l TTtica (N. Y.) Florists' Club Outing 289* V Vanda coerulea. Spray of 718* V.-iriegation tliat Stands the , Sun les Vaughan, J. C. (Portrait) 173 Vegetables Under Glass 435, 652 Verbena Shrub 548 Viburnum tomentosum, Var. plicatum 7* Vick's Sons. James. Seed and Trial Grounds 435* Vincent. Jr.. & Son. Estab- lishment of 496* 524* Vine-Clad Summer House, A. 611* Violet Cuttings. Rooting 798 Princess of Wales 553 Violets 273 Soil for 63 Vitis. Japanese Variegated . , 105 w Waban, The Outing to 664 Wagner Park and Conserva- tories, Sidney, O.., 405 Walnut Trees. Vegetation Under 166 Walnuts. Japanese. Abnormal Growth of 376 Washington Growers, Among. 176 Points of Interest In and Around 175* Water. Hard, for Plants 44 Supply Problem. A 251 Weber. F. H., Store of 716* We-^tcott. John (Portrait) ... 179 Wletor Bros.. Chicago, Estab- lishment of 528 Wheat. Sun-BJeached 374 White Fly 44 Whitewash, To Remove from Glass 351 Window Displays, Summer.. 66 Wineberry, Japanese 20*^ Winter Protection 567 ■Winterson. L. H. (Portrait). 465 Wirth. Theodore (Portrait) . . 31 ■W^istarla. Time to Plant 62 Wistarias from Seed 491 Wittbold Watering .?ystem . . 259* Y Tear 1905, The,— A Brief Re- view 818 Young Company. John. Greenhouse. Interior View of K''-* Heating Plant of 500*. 561* Yucca Aloifolia, Is It Hardy?.. 45.'' SUPPUEiVieiNT WITH THIS ISSUE We are a straight Hhoot and aim to grow into a vigorotie plant A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE POR FLORISTS. NURSERYMEN. SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL Vol. XX. No. I NEW YORK AND CHICAGO, JULY I, J905 One Dollat Pet Year HYDRANGEAS For Summer Blooming. We have a magnificent lot of Hydrangea Otaksa grown especially for JULY AND AUGUST FLOWERING. The plants are just coming into bloom, just beginning to show color, and will be in perfection during July and August, when ihey are in great demand at watering places and other summer resorts. There is nothing showier or more satisfac- lory for lawn decoration. We make a specialty of them, and lind an increasing demand for them from year to year. They can be shipped anywhere safely by freight. Large plants in tubs, $2.00 to $3.00 each, according to size; Very large specimens, in half barrels, $7.50 each. F.R.PIERSONGO.,TarrytowD-oD-ysoii,II.Y. THIS IS A SAMPLE OF MY GRAFTED STOCK EXCEPTIONALLY STRONG HEALTHY PLANTS OF Bride and Bridesmaid In 2}4 inch and 4 Inch Pots I can also supply extra fine large plants of the above varieties on their own roots. All my stock Is clean and free from disease. SEND FOR SAMPLES W.H.ELLIOTT BRIGHTON, MASS. LILIUM HARRISII BERMUDA EASTER LILIES Three-Leg Brand Our grower States that we can eioect to receive onrflrat Blilpmetit of early forcltu hulbn on steamer leacinn Beniiuda July I4th. Our Harrisli Lily Bulbs give so much eatlRfaction over all other btoclm; belDK freer from disease and the true Harrlsii type, they recommeiid themselves to all Florieta requiring reliable stocks at moderate prices. READ WHAT OUR CUbTOMKRS SAY: lUnsoUHted} Randolph, Mass., February 24. 1904. Gents:— We wish to Inform you that the Ltlium Harrisli we had from you last year were very sati-fac- tory indeed. They were the "true" Harrisil, with very large tlowers; perff'tly healthy plants They w«re also very early and even— so even that we cut a 100-foot house between November I5th and January 10th— all clean, with scarcely any waste. We shall surely increase our order the coming season „ . „ . „ „ . ^ (SiKUed) MANN BKOTHEK3. Clucas it BoDDiNGTON Co.. New York City. Dear Sirs:— We are pleast-'d to advise you that recent conaignment of Harrlsii Lilies of July 30, 1903 were cut on the 9th nit. and prove very satisfactory. Loss is excerdingly small and we ask you to enter an addiilonai order for 2000 of same variety. Truly yours, fSlKced) Pittsburg, December 1. 19U. H. L. BLIND & BROS. "i?" Lilium Harrisii Bulbs •'°^usV"^DEi.^C'E°Rr<=- BegularHarrlaU.aB usually sold, S-LegBrand. For early forcing 100 luou 100 lOUU 5-7, 400 In box $3.60 fan.OO »460 $4)00 8-7, 360" " 4,00 37.60 5.60 6'1 00 7-9. 200" " 8.60 80.(0 8.60 80 00 9-11,100" " 14.60 136.00 20.00 176.00 11-13 35.00 -- - Prices of One Whole Case of All Sizes Sold at 1000 Bates. Cold Storage Lilium Bulbs 's^^hTp^'meV/ SHOULD BE PLANTen NOW 100 1000 LILIUM LONGIFLORUM GIGANTEUM (Dark Stem) 6 to 7 In. bulbe, & STORAGE VALLEY. Can ship every day in the year. Prices on all other Bulbs en application. LUCAS & BODDINGTON CO. N.Y.CITY 131 WEST 23d STREET. PALISADE NURSERIES, SPARKILL, N. Y. lm|>orters, Exporters and Growers of SEEDS, BULBS and PLANTS Peony and Carnation 8|)eciali»ts Large Tree Moving Land»ca|)e Develo|)ment COTTAGE GARDENS CO. Queens, L,. I., IV, Y, ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Uentlon Tbe Ftorlsta* Exchange when writing. CONTENTS AND INDEX TO ADVERTISERS. PACE 9 The Florists' Bxchans^e We Have To But We Hate It Come and See Us at 201 Fulton Sireef VASES, - - $4.00 a Pair WINDOW BOXES, - $1.00 RUSTIC HANGING BASKETS 10 in., $1.00: la in., $1.15; 15 in., $1.50 Each NICO-FUME LIQUID, % pt., 50c.; pint, $1.50. Useful for Spraying and Vaporizing. ft.PHIS PUNK, per box 12 rolls, 60c. ; per case 12 boxes, $6 50. SULPHTJK, 10 lbs., 40c. ; 100 lbs., $3.50. The best Curative for Mildew. LIBEBTY HOSE, % in. in 25 or 50 ft. lengths, 10c. per foot. SHEEP MANUBE, $1.25 per 100 lbs. ; $20.00 per ton. BAMBOO CANES, 6 to 8 feet, $6.00 per 1000. WM. ELLIOTT 8^ SONS, New York Lili| of the Valleij Finest Pips: Berlin variety for early forcing. Hamburg variety for late forcing and retarding. We make a specialty of the above. Give us a trial. Order early. Write for particulars to ETZOLD & CO., Hamburg. Germany ROEMER'S ^p^^z^e" PANSIES The finest strain of Pansles in the World Introducer andGrower of all the leading Novelties Highest Award. International Exhibition, Dus- seldorf , 1904. Catalogue free on application. FRED ROEMER, Seed Grower QU'-DLINBURG. GERMANV. HAVING BEEN A^VARDED THE GRAND PRIZE For My E:xIilbttlon ot QUADIOUI AT THE WORLD'S FAIR It la with Increased oonSdenoe In mv ablUty to sBpply superior stock that 1 eoUoit a contlnnance of patronage, and new customers. OrotTs Hybrids and other sorts, the best obtainable. SSuoSi'e. ARTHUR COWEE, Gladiolus Specialist. Meadowvale Farm. Berlin. NewYort CALLA BULBS READY The above bulbs are free from disease and are true to measurement. 1% inches diameter $4.00 per 100: 2 inches diameter 5.00 " 2 'I inches diameter 6.00 " 3 inches diameter 7.50 " $35.00 per 1000 45.00 55 00 70.00 GET YOUR ORDER IN EARLY Freight prepaid at the above prices. 250 at 1000 rate. CASH. A. MITTING, ke'^JaVIt Santa Gruz, Gal. PREE^IA BLLB^ READY NOW. IF PLANTED NOW WILL BLOOM FOR CHRISTMAS American-grown Refracta Alba 100 1000 riooo Choice, y, inch $0.75 $5.00 $22.50 1st Quality, % to y, inch . . .60 3.00 14.00 Due to Arrive This >Veek from Our Own Grower: FLOWERED BERMUDA-GROWN FREESIA 100 1000 6000 Mammoth, y, to % inch . . $1.00 $9.00 $42.00 Choice, Ystoy, inch 85 7.50 35.00 PURE WHITE New Frccsia Purity . . . doz.,60c. ; loo, $4.00 For Cash Witl» Order we will Prepay Cbarg^es ou Above VALIQIIAN'^ 8EED 8T0RE 84 Randolph St., CHICAGO 14 Barclay St., NEW YORK Mention The Florists' E^xchange when wrUing. PURE CULTURE Mushroom Spawn Per 10 lbs., $1.20; per 100 lbs., SiO.OO Allen's Defiance Mignonette (Greenhouse Grown) Per pkt., 1000 Seeds, $1.00; per 2000 seeds, $1.50 STUMPP & WALTER CO., 50 Barclay Street, NEW YORK Branch Store, 404 East 34tb Street, New York Ueotlon the Florlsta' Rxcbange when writing. IT IS INOWJ READY Our Catalogue of Guernsey-grown Bulbs. Let us send you a copy before you order elsewhere. HUBERT & CO. N. Le Page, Rep. Mt. Vernon, N.Y. Mfnrlnn th." Florl.T.' R«phaogf wbep writing Best Grade Only IMPORT ORDERS NOW BOOKED Write for Pricos W. C. BECKERT Allegheny, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. VIRGINIA- GROWN BULBS Emperor $14.00 per 1000 PrincepB 5 00 " P. Ornatus 4 00 Write for special price on large quantities. POAT BROS., Ettrick, Va. FISCHER'S fp^^Eg-S PURITY The finest In existence. A magnlflcent glistening white, of great substance, long strong stems (2 ft.), of largest size and very fragrant, very prolific In both fiower and bulbs, producing bulba of immense size when well grown. Price, $i.uu per loO; $30.00 per 1000. 600 at 1000 rate. Discount on 5000 lots. Ready now. Cash with order, please. R. FISCHER Great Neck L I., N.Y. Meotlon the Florlsta' Excbaoge wheo writing NEW CREATIONS IN DAHLIAS Surpassing all others. Faithfully and truthfully described In our new lUus trated and descriptive catalogue mailed free upon request. L. K. PEACOCK, inc., ATCO, N. J. M*»ntlnn TTip Plnrlotn' Rrchnnee when writlnir. LAWN GRASS SEED i^a^P^cw. Dickinsons, Evergreen, and Pine Tree Brands SPECIAL MIXTURES SEED FOR GOLF GROUNDS THE ALBERT DICKINSON CO. MINNEAPOLIS CHICAGO Mi'utiuu The Klorlsts' Exchange when writing. NEVER BEFORE OFFERED Original Japan stock, In fine healthy condition, ready for delivery July, 1905 5x7 size, $25.00 per lOOO; $3.50 per lOO 7x9 " 65.00 " 8.00 " 9x11 " I30.00 " I6.00 " Orders will be accepted as long as stock to arrive, which is very limited. Is unsold. Terms, Net Cash, 30 days. Write for Special Price on all other Bulbs, Roots, Etc. r. w. o. SCHMITZ, ppincc Bay, N. v. Importer and Exporter Mention The Florists' Kxcbange when writing. Jnly 1, 190B The Plori-st3' Exchange ENGLAND'S PRIZE STRAINS c INERARIA, CALCEOLARIA and CHINESE PRIMROSE Absolutely unsurpassed In size and brilliancy of color. If you have been arowing the American seed you will haveasUrtllDg revelailon when you behold the86 IncontpHrahle KukHhIi MralnH. EXOLI^U PRIZE MIXKD CALCEOLAKIA ANI> • CINEK AR£A Half trade packet 50c. Trade pacbet $1.00. PRIMULA 8INEN8IS (Chinese Fringed Primrose) English Prize Frlneed Mixed per 100 seeds. 25c. ; 600 seeds. $1.00 ; lOflO seeds, $1.75 Obconlca Grandiflora Mixed fadepkt.. 30c. Stellata (Star Primula) trade pkt., 50c. Forbesii (Baby Primrose), trade pkt 40c. HOW MANY FALL BULBS DO YOU USE ? Send us your list etfttlng quantities needed and avail yourself of our Special Advance Prices. JOHNSON & STOKES. 217-219 Market St.. Philadelphia. Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchance when wrltlnp^ ^H^^l We must Dispose or a CONSIGNMENT of ORCHIIDS Therefore ofter below Import Cost: ONCIOIUM var. Koeersii, as shown in picture- is the most beautiful, best oaylug, winter-flowering Orchid known to the trade. The flowers grow In enor- mous paulclen. color a bright golden ytUow, each flower 2 to 2''j inches across. Plants bear from 100-2 0 rtowers and more, (irowu on blocks or in baskets. Easier of culture than carnations. This Ih a rure i-hance. Do not lui^s it. Try at leant a few. Extra larire plants with fine leads, Each 12 100 TKlOustudo hulbs $0.75 $8.00 $60.00 Fine plants. 5x8 pseudo bulbs 80 8.(.0 45 00 Good flowering plants, 3x6 pseudo bulbs 40 4.00 30.00 6 at dozen; 25 at lUO rate. JAPAN BAMBOO STAKES Durable, best for Btaklng Lilies, Boses, Chrynanthe- muma, SnrubB.etc. liw WW 2»0o 4feet »0.»0 J2.75 UM 6 •• 75 6.50 lu.OO LesB 5 per cent, for cash. Send for our New Catalogrue, now ready. Address— M. H. BERQER & CO. 47 Barclay St., New York Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. ^^ Ctk WlM M^ tk O started, strong plants •* Pi IW •* ^ Allemania, Austria, Italia. P. Marqaant, Robusta, etc., $3 per 100. Dahlias, Strong Bulbs, Best Cut Flowers named, $3.50 per 100. Shellroad Greenhouses, Grange P. 0 , Balto, Md. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. XXX SEEDS PRIMROSE '*"c5rN°E^|° Finpst grown. large-flowerlDg. rnnged. single and double. 15 varieties, mixed, 600 seeds $1.00; half pkt., 60c. Have the varieties sep- arate also. Aiauv liAiev Finest Giants, mixed, 1000 alANT DAIST seeds. 26c. CIMBDADIA Finest large-fiower- inCKAKIA Ing dwarf, in best m.lxture, 1000 eeeds, 50c. B* M AW GIANT. The finest large- r Aiw~ ■ flowering varieties, critically selected, 6,000 seeds, $1.00; half pkt.. 60c; per oz., $3.60. 4»* 600 seeds of "Giant Bfme. Perrett" added to every $1.00 pkt. of Giant Pansy Seed. CASH. Extra count of seeds in all packets. JOHN F. RUPP, Siiiremanstown, Pa. The Home of Primroses Mention Tlie FlorlstB* Exchange when writing. CYCLAMEN GIGANTKUM MULTIFL. Best strains of European specialists. Blood red, white rose, pure white, white with carmine eye, mixed. Above 75c. per 100; $*1.00 per 1000 seeds. Daybreak, color. $2.00 per 100 seeds. Papllio, mixed. $1.00 per 100 seeds. HENRY PHILIPPS SEED CO., Toledo, Ohio Mpntinn the FlorlstH' Kichapge when writing FREESIAS GRAND DUCHESS OXALIS, Ber- muda Buttercups, Amaryllis John- sonil and Belladonna, Chlldanthus, etc. Now (ligEiuc: ready to deliver end of June and July. Prices for quantities on application. Rees & Compere, R. D.No. I , LongBeach. Cal. Mpntinn the FlnrlnH"' Kxrhange when writing. QUALITY IALITYIaw SEND FOB OAT.lI,OaUE. • ARTHUR T. BODDINQTON :»4» W.»t 14th St., New ToTk. We are iiow bookings orders for LILIUM HARRISII LILIUM LONGIFLORUM ROMAN HYACINTHS PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS, &c Appl7 for prices, stating number wanted CYCAS KEVOLUTA, »8.00 per 100 lbs. COLD STORAGE VALLEY PIPS, In cases of 3,000, at $10.00 per 1000. J. M. THORBURN & CO. 30 Cortlandt St. New York Uentlon ^0 FlorUti* Bzchangft when writing. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Fall Bulbs If you will give us your order before June 30, so that we can import your Bulbs with our own, we can furnish you SDDiinoiBDiIisaiLowPiices Send us your list and let us quote. Don't delay. You have everything to gain and nothing to lose by taking advantage of this offer to-day. JAMES VICE'S SONS ROCHESTBR. N. Y. Uentlon The FlorlBts* Exchange when writing. ASTER PLANTS Queen of the Mar- ls f t , 8 e ni p 1 e ' e uranching, fine plants, iOcts. perlOO; 300for$1.00; 12.60 perlOOO. J. C. SCHMIDT CO. Mention the Flnrlstl*' Bristol, Pa. Exobanee when writlne. BoBBiNK & Atkins Nurserymen and Florists VISITORS INVITED. *'V;r.lScL"""' RUTHERFORD, N.J. Mention the Florists' Bxchanitc when writing. FOR FALL, 1905 ROSES, strong, home-grown plants; H. P. 'a and Ramblers. CI>KMATIS, Large Flowering and Panlculata. CLIMBING VINES, leading varieties. OBNAMKNTAL SHRUBS and TREES, fine asaortment. JACKSON & PERKINS CO. Klw^^oVk KOSTER & CO. *. SCr'sTH^il BOSKOOP, HOLLAND Hardy Azaleas, Box Trees, Clematis, Conifers, Hydrangeas, Peonies. Pot-Grown Plants for Forcing. RHODODENDRONS, H. P. ROSES, Etc. Catalogue free on demand. BULBS for FORCING Lilinm Harrlnii, Liliam Longifloram, White Roman Hyacinths, Paper White Narcissus. Orders booked now for early delivery. WCcDtK & UUN, and Merchants 114 Obambers 8treet. SK^¥ YORK PANSY SEED XHH JKNNINGS HXRAIK of finest American-grown Pansy Seed (New Crop) now ready. Large flowering, finest colore in great variety, none better, by mall, packet of 3000 seeds, $1.0(1; 1 oz., $5.00; 3 ozs,, $12.00. Plants In September. Cash with order, E. B. JENNINGS, ^"tsi^"^ Soufhport, Conn. Grower of the Finest Pansles. Arllng^ton Tested Seeds for Florists. Catalopne mailed free. W. W. RAWSON &. CO. Seedsmen, 12 Faneull Hall Square. BOSTON, MASS. WARD'S HIGH GRADE Bulbs & Plants HoBstsHo. RALPH M.WABD&, CO antND 12 W. Broadway. NEW YORK to supply only SUPERIOR STOCK When making up your catalogue, write us for prices on Summer flowering bulbs. JOHN LEWIS CHILDS. Floral ParK.N.Y. PREMIUM AMERICAN PANSY SEEDS Grown by William Toole. Now Ready Sow In July and August for Winter flowers or cold frame plants. The moat complete list of varieties and mixtures grown by any one in America, de- scribed In our catalogue which Is sent with P\NS¥ GUIDE, free to any address Extra Choice Mixed, 10c. per pkt. ; X oz-. Mc. ; I4 oz. , 76c. ; per oz., $2.75. Selected Mixed. 15c. per pkt.; Koz,. 70c.; '.1 oz.,$1.20; per oz., $4.00. Hesperian's Mixture. 25c. per pkt. Trade pktB., containing triple quantity, at double price. Write to WILLIAM TOOLE. Pansy Specialist PANSY HEIGHTS. BARA800. WISCONSIN Mention Tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. IMPORTANT Wo are growing 600,000 Roses of the best load- ing varieties of Hybrid Perpotuals, Hybrid Teas and Ollmbers in 2 Inch pots. Prices low If orders are given now for next Spring delivery. A large asHortmont of Shrubs and Evergreens for transplanting. Do not wait. Let us book your order now for next Spring delivery. You will save money. The Elizabeth Nursery Co. ELIZABETH, N. J. Mention the FlorlBtg' Exchange when writing. PLANT STAKES No. 10. Htee\ Wire Oalvunlzed. 100 1000 I 100 1000 2 (t. long, tO.46 UM iH ft. long, $1.00 $9.20 „ m " .65 6.11 6 " 1.12 10.23 & 3 ■■ .86 6.16 Sa •• 1.20 11.27 ~ 3>i " .78 7.18 « " 1.30 12.26 4 " .88 8.10 I S»< " l.«0 13.28 >*o. 8. St«el Wire Galvanized. For Btahlng American Beauty and other strong and tall growing roses. 100 lOOO I 100 1000 2 ft. long. $0.55 $5.25 4 ft. long, $1.10 $10.00 2H " .70 6.60 I 4M " 1.26 11.60 3 " .80 7.60 6 " 1.40 13.00 h. iii •• .95 9.00 I 6 " 1.60 16.60 W CANE STAKKS.Soathern.. .76 6.00 ^ " " Japanese. Very thin, r e ft. long, 75o. per lOO; 6to tor $3.00; $6,60 per 1000; $12.60 for 2600. GREEN PAINTED TAPERING PLANT STAKKS. l!Ti Thp Fl-irisl^' Kxfhnnce when writing. Catalog Engravings and ILLUSTRATIONS that print EASILT. That's the kind w* make — have been since '73. lie M DDVIUT Horllcullural JAO. m. DnlAIII, Engraving and Printing 706 Chestnut Street. PHILADELPHIA. PA. Mention The Plorlstf* Exohanpe when writing. PANSY SEED Brown's Extra Select Superb GiaDt Prize Pansies. .^warded Silver Medal St. Louis Exposition, 1904. My own growing; new 1905 crop ready. PRICES Mixed Seed, 3000 seeds, $1.00; i,4-oz., $1.50; V>-oz..$2.50; l-oz..$5.00; 14-Ib., $14.00 ;"V.-lb.. $25.00; 1-lb., $50.00. Plants ready September l.st. Ca.sh with order. PETER BROWN Lancaster, Pa. Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing. The Plorists' Exchange DWHRF BOX 3 to 5 In., $25.00 per 1000 ; 2 to 4 Inches, $20.00 per ICOO. In fine assortment. Call and see them. Specimen Evergreens HIRAM T. JONES, union County Nursurles ELIZABETH, N.J. UenHon tbft FlArlBta* BxetaaDV* when wrltlnc W A l\l T F n Growers of HERBACEOUS PERENNIAL PLANTS, ■ ■»»•'■ ■ tl^» especially Peonies. Phlox and Iris, are Invited to corre- spond with us, stating what varieties can be furnished and prices In quantity- THB BAV SXATB N17RSHRIES, North Ablngftoii, Mass. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Large Assortment EVERGREENS Specialties— White Pine, Hemlock and Large Evergreens. Spring list lor details. Andorra Nurseries Wm. Warner Harper. Prop. CHESTNUT HILL, PA. Mpntinn the FlorlHtB' Exphtinge when writing. CALIFORNIA PRIVET For Fall Delfvery I win have a full etoct of well-grown plants, two years old. Also stronK three-year plants, transplanted, stocky and well fiirnlbhed. Orders can be placed now to an advantage. CHAS. BLACK, Hightstown, N. J. MeptlOD the Flortwtw Etchand when writing Hollaflil iDiseig StocK Ask for Our Catalogue. It will interest you. ENDTZ.VANNES&CO.EZ Mpntinn thp Florliif ' Bichang** when wrltlag. TtmSloiis&HanlsQiilio. P.VINKSVILLE N1'RS£RIES Norserymen, Floiists and Seedsmen PAINBSVII.I.E, OHIO Mentlnti The FlorlPts' Exchange when writing. EVERGREEN An Immense Stock of both large and small sized EVERQREEN TREES in great variety; also EVERQREEN SHRUBS. Correspondence Solicited. THE WM. H. MOON CO.. Morrlsville. Pa. Mantlon th*> F»«r1itt»* Rxrhnngf* whPn wrltlnff P. OUWERKERK 216 Jane Street WEEHAWKEN HEIGHTS, N. J. p. O. No. I, Hoboken, N.J. JUST RECEIVED FROM OUR HOLLAND NURSERIES Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Spirsa Jap- onica, Lilium Speciosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot -Crown Lilacs, Hydrangea in sorts, Clematis and H. P. R.oses in the best sorts. PR.ICES MODERATE Mention the FlorlBtB* Bxcbangewben wrttlns. Seed Trade Reports AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCUTION W. H. Grenell, Pierrepont Manor, N. T.. president; L,. L. May, St. Paul, Minn., first vice-president; G. B. McVay. Birmingham, Ala., second vice-president: C. E. Kendel, Cleve- land, O., secretary and treasurer. SHENANDOAH, IOWA.— The seed firm of J. B. Armstrong & Sons has been dissolved, J. B. Armstrong, Sr., retiring. AVON, N. T.— The new warehouse being erected here by the Cleveland Seed Company will be 50x80 feet and four stories high. DALI^AS. TEX.— The Holloway Seed & Floral Company has been incor- porated, with a capital stock of $25,000. Purpose, growing and selling seed, plants, etc. Incorporators, R. C. Bry- ant, W. M. Robinson and C. W. Rob- inson. The report of the station botanist of the Connecticut Agricultural Experi- ment Station, New Haven, Conn., is of great interest to seedsmen, market gardeners and others. He describes the fungous diseases which attack many vegetable as well as fruit plants, suggesting remedies therefor. The re- port is profusely illustrated. BULBS IN VIRGINIA.— We are now lifting our bulb crop and find the in- crease better than in other seasons. The bulbs are also larger and firmer than we have yet had, which tends to prove that the land in Virginia can be safely adapted to this business. POAT BROS. Ettrlck, Va. A FREE SEED FRACAS.— The Washington (D. C.) correspondent of the New York Herald says that A. C. Nellis has addressed a second letter to President Roosevelt, asking that another investigation be made of the Bureau of Plant Industry, Department of Agriculture, relative to the con- tract to supply seeds entered into be- tween Nellis an., the Department, on which the sum of $18,000 was disal- lowed. Mr. Nellis does not believe that Secretary Wilson should be asked to make the second investigation, but that it should be made by disinterest- ed men who are beyond the influence of the secretary's department. The Herald says, among other things: "Seed distribution was formerly con- ducted in a very economical way. but when the transfer was made to the Bureau of Plant Industry the first step taken was to make promotions and increases in salary of the eighty odd persons on the rolls. The increase in salaries alone amounted to $27,000. "It is asserted here that if President Roosevelt should order an investiga- tion of aftairs in the department by AMERICAN TREE SEEDS AND PLANTS Oar DescrlptlTe Cataloeue of American Seeds and Plauta is ready for mailing. Ask for It. OTTO KATZENSTEIN & CO. Tree Seeds and Plants Speolallsta, ATLANTA, GA Mpntlno th*> PlorUf Bitcbange when writlur. August Rolker & Sons, ^' "^."o'.'^^.^l^,?.^^^- New York Horticultural Importing Agents for Foreign Growers ot Florists' Bulbs and Plants Ornamental Nursery and Fruit Stocks. We supply the trade; send tor lists and offers. Orders booked now for Spring and Fall Deliveries. Mention The Florists* Bxcbange when writing. Headquarters For FIELD-CROWN ROSES Clematis, Peonies, Fruit Trees, Small Trees, etc. WRITE FOR PRICES. W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, GENEVA, N. Y. Mention The FlorlBts' Exchange when writing. F. & F. NURSERIES SS GrU^'lJ?" TREES AND PLANTS in full assortment Trade^^atelogue Upnttnn the Flnriitti* Ux<*rt>*Dr^ wb^a writlDS disinterested persons it would be Fhown that in connection with the dis- tribution of seeds in 1902 and 1903 a large quantity of seeds were pur- chased and found to be utterly worth- less and inferior seeds costing $20,000 were burned or thrown away." THE GERMINATION OF SEEDS.— At a provincial gathering: of gardeners, held recently, says the Horticultural Advertiser. England, an interesting communication was made by one of them to the effect that, acting under the advice of a learned professor, he had attempted some experiments, among which that of sowing three pots of soil with the same kind of flower seed, leaving one rot exposed to the full light of the sun and covering the others with thin paper, one with blue, and the other with yellow. The seeds sown under the blue paper came up several -days before those in the pot in the full exposure of the sun, while the seeds covered with yellow paper never came up at all. The cause of this singular result was thus explained: The actinic rays of the sun's light are absolutely essential to the germina- tion of seeds: the blue paper possesses the power of concer.trating these rays in an extraordinary degree, and thus giving a powerful stimulus to vegeta- tion, while the yellow color absorbs the whole of these rays and thus pre- vents them from entering the soil. Certainly an interesting experiment. W. A. BURPEE AND H. M. EARL ABROAD.— In a recent letter received from W. Atlee Burpee, of Philadelphia, Pa., from Wiesbaden, Germany, dated June 15. he informed us that, with Mr. Enrl. he has already visited Denmark. Islands of Zealand. Amager and Moen; thence to Quedlinburg, Thale. Erfurt and Wiesbaden. The two travelers will journey together as far as Cob- lentz. then Mr. Earl will go to France, and Mr. Burpee to Cologne and on to Holland. The latter gentleman ex- pects to be in ^London for the sweet pe?*. show on July 3. Mr. Burpee re- lates the following experience of his as a purchaser of flowers in Wies- baden: "I desired to send the choicest flow- ers that could be obtained to the wid- ow of an old friend, with whom I was to dine. Consequently I inquired at the banker's for the leading florist and was recommended to W'ahl. He hcl a magnificent vase of Mrs. John Laing! The price was 25 pfennig (6 cents) each, and he seemed quite surprised when I bought the entire lot — vase and all— for 15 marks ($3.75). "How would your New York florists like to retail fine roses for 6 cents each, and how much would the grow- ers get?*' NOTES FROM HOLLAND.— Now that the lifting of some of the early ripening tulips is near at hand, many sorts of the later ripening tulips that should not have been ready for lifting until the end of June, are showing already the results of the hot days of last week. Whereas the first of May made its entry under fa- vorable outlooks for a good crop of hoth hyacinths and tulips, the changes .hat have taken place since, in the way of some flying storms and very severe night frosts, have caused many of the growers to feel perfectly disgusted. Not only that, nearly all the early potatoes and beans were perfectly cut down by the frost, but the growing bulb crops suffered very seriously, and It is quite certain now that the tulip crop at any rate will not be anything like last year's, and in many places where the blight in the foliage has been very had. not one half of last year's crop must he expected. It also appears from the present looks in the growing fields that crocus are likely to he both a poor and short crop, having also suf- fered too much from the snow and frost we had in April. The last two weeks have been exceedingly dry all over the continent, and crops have suffered con- siderably in many sections, and the agri- cultural world is anxiously looking out for a good dose of rain. — Dutch Corre- spondent Horticultural Trade Journal. Eng. European Notes. "A dripping June keeps all things in tune." If this old saw be correct, we ought to be quite up to concert pitch just now. for. except in eastern Eu- rope, where it still continues dry and comparatively cool for the time of year, we get a fairly good soaker every other day. Strange to say, the farther north we travel the hotter it is. for on several days during the present week it has been several de- grees warmer in the Hebrides than in the Reviera. As a consequence, crops in the South remain in a very back- ward state; many of the seedlings are even now still in the seed bed. Our friends will therefore have tO' exercise a little patience this year as regards deliveries of all except pansy, which is maturing very rapidly and, in spite of the unfavorable time, promises to be a very good crop. M. Lucien Perre't. the raiser of the popular and beautiful Mme. Perret pansy, died June 7. Lem W. Bowen and D. M. Ferry, Jr., are in France. W. Atlee Burpee is in Denmark, and Howard M. Earl is expected in London soon. Colonel Webb. M. P., one of the founders of the firm of E. Webb & Sons. Wordsley, England, died June 14. at the comparatively early age of 62. He was a thorough believer in the strenuous life and found time to be almost constantly engaged in the working of the various businesses he controlled and in addition make an exemplary member of parliament and colonel of volunteers. A thoroughly practical agriculturist, his knowledge enabled him to build up a very large and profitable business in agricultural seeds in the face of very great oppo- sition. EUROPEAN SEEDS. Notes from Erfurt. It is not often that a season is prac- tically a replica of the preceding one, but this Spring promises, in the matter of dryness, to enual, if not eclipse, that of 1904, which was the driest we had ex- perienced since 1S93. We had this year a little more moisture in the soil to begin with, which was of great benefit, but the continual east and northeast winds, com- bined with a fierce and unseasonable heat, are rapidly neutralizing this, and a prolongation of the present prevailing conditions will have a prejudicial effect on the growing" crops. The plantations of vegetable seeds are mostly looking well so far. The annual sorts came up well, and the planting out of the bienninls was accomplished under favorable conditions, so now with every- thing in the incipient stage, we must await the natural developments of the season. As regards flowers, the fields are now gay with large stretches of forget-me- nots and many-hiied pansies. which look well, though nepding moisture. Single ■^allflnwers furnish a wealth of rich col- ors, and a new shade mav make its appearance next season. Sweet peas are coming up well, and a good acreage is put nut. Asters are all planted and bal- sainF are only waiting for the weather in order to follow suit. PF-rennlals are making thplr usual brave .show at this time. Aiibrietlas and arabis led the way. .-\nuilegias and bellis fol- lowed, and now the nyrethrums are com- inc on. while the oriental poppy buds are ready to burst and display their gorgeous colors. The stages are occupied with wall- flowers and Winter stocks, all in good shape, and ten-week stocks are rapidly developing. In the houses, cinerarias, gloxinias and calceolarias are making a brilliant display, and hard fertilizing Is in daily progress, liberal spraying being re- sorted to In order to prevent the dust interfering with this delicate operation. Petunias and other articles are pu.shlng forward in good shape.— Horticultural Trade Journal. Eng. July 1, 1805 The Plorists' Exchange Good Seeds That Fall to Grow. (Reilil hy C. L. Allen, FliT.il r.irk. Iieliire I bf AiiiiTiriin Seed Triiffv Assoi'intion at Alex.-inilrin Jt;i\ . .V. 1',) (Concluded from page 905). A frequent cause of failure is because the seeds are not sown at the proper time. Some kinds arc .sown too early, othei-s too late. Seeds with a hard outer covering, like the aspai'agus, should be sown as early as possible in the Spring; in tact, they would do better if sown in the Autumn, particularly it the soil is light, so that the Winter's snows do not pack it down, as is the case with clay soils. Frost, or moisture, does not injure seeds of this character; on the contrary, they will not germinate if put in late so that they cannot have the benefit of these influ- ences, which would be fatal to other seeds. On the other hand, many seeds must not be planted too early; prominent in this class is the nasturtium, a seed that long retains its vitality when kept dry, but will not germinate well in cold soil, hence the necessity of late sowing. To make success sure, the requirements of each species should be studied. Many seeds germinate quickly when sown, but the plants make a feeble growth, and the gardener can- not understand why he has such weak plants, when others of the same kind are strong, and that in soil not so rich in plant food. This comes from the man- ner in which the seeds are sown. It is a common practice in seed sowing to make the drills without first preparing the soil finely; the seed is then sown among the small lumps, and cov- ered as lighlly as possible, when the ground should first be made fine and then covered with fine soil, which should be pressed firmly around the seed. This principle has been well known and practiced for many centuries. One of the first elaborate works on farming, "Our Country Farm," published in France, 1616, says: "When the seed is sown, let the earth be made very fine and press it hard over the seed with the feet." There is a vital principle in this method not sufficiently understood, but now generally prac- ticed. There is stored up in every seed a latent germ, the embryo of a new life, the developmnt of which is conditional upon other natural causes. The influences that act upon the seed to cause growth are heat, air and moisture, and without a proportionate quan- tity of each there can be no plant life. Now, it fol- lows that when a seed is put into the ground and loosely covered with light, dry soil, it does not come in contact with sufficient moisture to soften its outer coating, neither is there sufficient heat, because of the too great circulation of air around the seed to produce the chemical changes upon which vegetable growth depends. Again, when we place a seed into the earth, it immediately commences growth — when the conditions are favorable — in two opposite directions, upward into the atmosphere and downward into the earth, the two sources from which it obtains its food. It is a mistake to suppose that the first root the seed puts forth furnishes the young plant with food — it does not; it simply holds the plant in place until the true roots, by which the plant is fed, are formed. The first, or seed leaves, contain the food for the infant plant, to nourish it until its true leaves and roots are formed, and do not perform any of the functions of the plant. The feeding roots of any plant or tree are delicate white fibers, so small as rarely to be seen with the naked eye, and are never seen by the casual observer. Now, when these roots are formed, if the soil is not pressed firmly around the main root, these feeders have nothing to live upon; they must come in imme- diate contact with moisture, or the warm, dry air will destroy them, and the whole plant will stand still until new roots are formed, or, in the meantime, perish. Hence the necessity of pressing the soil firm- ly around the seeds. In thinning out the young plants, where the seed has been sown too thickly, the work should not be long deferred, but done before the second pair of leaves have developed, and the soil pressed firmly around the roots of the remaining plants. The seeds strongest in vitality are often injured, if not entirely ruined, from several causes: First — FYom being buried, instead of being sown. Seeds will not germinate if buried so deep that the air cannot reach them, air being as essential as water. Second— From the soil in which they are placed be- coming too warm. Contrary to general opinion, the soil in which the seed is placed should be kept at a low temperature, at least several degi-ees lower than the atmosphere. When the gardener furnishes bot- tom heat to his seed bed. as is frequently done in the greenhouse, he makes a fatal mistake. The soil should be moist and cool; to that end. germination is more rapid— more sure by covering the bed with some con- venient shading. We have had the best results from covering the bed to the depth of four inches with excelsior. The seeds of gladiolus, lilies and many other plants will germinate as freely as grass, when, without this protection not 10 per cent, will ger- minate. Third— Moisture is essential to germination, and while the seeds will not germinate without it, there is nothing more fatal than too much moisture. Fourth— Most planters are surprised when the seed W. H. GRENELL President-Elect American Seed Tiade Association sown does not grow and develop strong, healthy plants. When we consider how the laws of reproduc- tion are abused, the wonder is that any growth is made. We sow seeds in the open when the condi- tions seem highly favorable; ofttimes there comes a shower which stimulates root growth, and soon af- ter bright sunshine and drying winds follow, and the little germs put forth are dried beyond the power of resuscitation. If the bed had been shaded, this acci- dent would not have occurred, and success instead of failure would have been the result. There is another important consideration along these lines, viz,: When the infant plant gets a check from any cause, and. to an extent, recuperates, it rarely produces a plant true to type or name. Most plants resent any injury, and, for perfect develop- ment, must not receive a check from the first sign of growth until the product is gathered. A strange feature in seed sowing fs the striking fact that very many of those most interested are careless or indifferent in regard to the A B C of plant reproduction, which is the seed bed. There is not a seedsman in the land who is not, at one time or another, accused of selling poor seed, at least, so far as its growing qualities are concerned. We have heard complaints from every quarter heap- ed upon every seedsman's head, and while there are undoubtedly some causes for complaint, w'e earnest- ly believe that in more than 95 per cent, of the cases poor seed means poor attention. In every locality there is alwaj'S a man for whom every seed will grow — "a man of luck" — another name for brains. There is also generally to be found a woman for whom all plants will grow if she looks at them. In each instance may be found a person who understands a plant's requirements. It matters not whether this knowledge is innate or acquired: it is that which makes the plant grow. We do not pretend to say there is no seed sent out of low vitality — we have sent out such ourselves, under the mistaken idea that it was good. There is one more point I wish to consider, one pertinent to the time and place, viz.: Seeds of the highest vitality of many classes of plants are by no means the most profitable for the gardener or the trucker. For instance, none of the most successful cabbage growers ever think of using seed until two or three years old, as fresh seed does not make either as large or as solid heads; while most vine seeds are better for the production of a crop when germina- tion is so low that no seedsman would accept it. En^ish Notes. RHODODENDRONS.— Messrs. J. "Waterer & Sons. Bagshot, are again making- a grand display at the Royal Botanic Gardens, and this season some fine new varieties are shown. Lady Clementina Walsh, white with a blush tint on margin of petals, received a certificate of merit. If space would permit, a long list of beautiful varieties might be given, yet we have nothing to excel Pink Pearl, which is undoubtedly the finest hardy rhododendron yet seen. It is worthy of note that Messrs. "Waterer do a large business with America; one order which they executed last Winter consisted of 10,000 plants of various sizes, from 2 feet to 5 feet high. Mr. Waterer, the head of the firm, intends to visit America in September, and has al- ready booked his passage. vitality of Onion Seed. The ( *<»nnecticut Agricultural Kxpeiiment Station at New Haven has been testing onion seeds to ascer- tain their vitality as affected by the age of the seed. Since Novemljer 1, 1896, the station has examined T9S samples of onion seed of the crop of 1896, and of every succeeding crop. The results appear In the sub- Joined table, together with those of tests of onion seeds which were more than one year old when exam- ined. In the samples examined, the percentage by number of seed which sprouted was as follows: CONN. GROWN CAL. GROWN No. of Per. No. of Per Sam- cent. Sam- cent, pies spr'ted pies spr'ted ^eed stated lo be less than 1 year old 474 74.9 128 " 90.9 Seed stated lo ne between 1 and 2 years old 118 62.7 43 78.0 Seed stated to be between 2 and 3 years old 24 21.9 9 63.6 Seed stated to be between 3 and 4 years old 1 59.5 1 10.0 "TVhile the number of samples of California-grown seed examined is not large enough to make a close comparison, it is quite evident that a larger percentage of the California seed germinates than of the Con- necticut seed. "The table also shows that onion seed more than one year old. as a rule, has much less sprouting ca- pacity than new seed. Occasionally, however, are found samples of onion seed more than a year old which sprout as w'ell as most samples of new seed. Whether the plants produced from old seed are as vigorous and productive as those from fresh seed is ciuite another question, on which laboratory germina- tion tests can give no light. "The average sprouting capacity of five varieties, of which a considerable number of samples has been tested, is as follows (only those samples are here in- cluded which were alleged to be less than one year old at the time of testing, and were grown in Connecti- cut): No. of Ave. Percentage Samples of Variety. tested, sprouting Seed. Yellow Globe 219 75.3 Red Globe 182 80.0 White Globe 119 76.7 White Portugal 31 69.7 Wethersfield Red 13 79.1 flEW STORE OF WM. EtLIOTT & SONS, SEEDSMEN, 201 FULTOH ST., NEW YORK. The Plorists' Exchange JAPANESE CANE STAKES BRIGHT, CLEAN and durable, 6 ft. long Per 1000 $6.00 " 2500 13.75 STUMPP & WALTER CO. so Barclay St., N. Y. Decoraiive Plants Latanla Borbonlc:a, 3 In. pots, $6.00; 4 In.. SIS.OO; 6 In., $25.00; 61n., «60.00 per 100; 7 In. and 8 ln.,SI.0Oand S1.50each;larKe plants from $2.60 np. KentlaPor8t«rIa.naand Belmoreana, from 2}itiin.pot8,S7.00 per 100; 3 in. pots, $12.00; 4 In. pots, 926.00: 6 In. pots, $60.00; 6 In. potB, $16.00 per doz.; from Tin. pots and npward, at $1.76 to $36.00 each. Areca Iiatescens, 4 In., $20.00; 6 in., $eo.0OperI0O; ein., $1.00 each. Larger plants, from $1.60 np. Pandanas Utllls, 6 In. pots, 60c. Dracsena Indlvlsa,61n.pot8,$15.00 per 100. Phcenlx Re- clinata. 61n. pot8. $36.00 per 100; $4.60 per doz.; 8 in. potB, $8.00 per doz. LarKer plants from $1.00 np. Phoenix Canarlensls, fine specimens, trom $3.00 to $86.00 each. Plants in fine condition. JOHN BADER. Troy Hill, Allegheny City, Pa. Nephrolepis Barrowsii $25.00 per 100. SCOTTII FERNS #10.00 per loo. Strong 2V2 inch stock, from bench. See display advt. in issue of May 13. |IE|IBTP.eBeBOWS&SO|l WHITMAN, MASS. MeatioD the Florlata' Exchange when writing. SCOTTII See my advt. In Issue, June 10. JOHN SCOTT, G''„«?Sh"„*re',. Brooklyn, N. Y. Branch : E. 45th St. and Rutland Rd., Flatbush Telephone, 1207 Williamsburg. Mention the Florists* Eichapge when wrltiDg. FERNS A good variety of the right kinds lor filling Tern dishes, etc., 2>4 Inch. $3.00 per 100. KENTIAS ahd COCOS, nice for centers, 2 '4 Inch, 10 cts. each; $9.00 per 100. DRAC/ENA INDIVISA, 6 Inch, 36 cts. each: i Inch, $10.00 per 100, SALVIA SPLENDENS, 2« in., $2.00 per 100. SAL- VIA, trom flats, $1.00 per 100. n. WESTON, ItEMPSTCAD, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. FRESH IMPORTATION OF llaliliiyaTnaDaeaflilllip WRITE FOR PRICES THOMAS JONES, Short Hills, NJ. HentloD the Florists' Exchange when writing. ORCHIDS FLORISTS' ORCHIDS Largest Importers, Exporters, Growers and Hybridizers in the world. SANDER & SONS. St. Albans. England Agent. A. Dimmock, 31 Barclay St., N. T. City Mention The Florists' ExcbauRe when writing. BOSTON FERNS PalmSy Dracaenas GeranlumSy Coleus and general bedding stock in large quantities. Write for prices. Cash or refei ences. L.H. FOSTER ESTATE.f.S',^ Dorchester.Mass. Mention the Florists' Bxchapge wbep writing. 'S 4SHOIT8B8 XOO.OOO Pr,AP«X8 Sprays or Strings in any Huantlty EMERSON C. McFADDEN Tel. 28 A SHORT HILLS. N.J. Decoration Day is now over. BE WIDE AWAKE Fill your empty houses with something that will yield you 200 per cent, profit on your Investment. GODFREY ASCHUANN'S ARAUGARIA EXCELSA The last shipment for the summer, per steamer Oxonla, arrived In Philadelphia, May 30, from Belgium. Grown there expressly for me, under contract, by an Araucarla specialist. 6000 of the choicest plants, better and shapUer than ever before, are now growing in my greenhouses. I herewith quote you special prices on them. Just look. 10 to 12 Ins. high, 2-yr. old, 3 tiers $0.60 12 to 14 1ns. high, 3 to 4 tiers .60 11 to 16 Ins. high, S-yr. , 3 to < tiers 76 18to201ns.,3-yr.,l to6tlers 1.00 Araucarla Compaota Robusta, unusually large, very beautiful, from $1.26 to $1.60 each. Glaaca, 76c. to $1.00 each. KentlaFor8teriana,30to361n. hlgh,4-yr.old, $1.00; 4-yT. old, 26 to 30 In. high, 76o. Belmure- ana, «-yr. old, 26 to 30 In. high, $1.00 each. Above are the sizes entered In the Philadelphia Customs House. Flcus Elastlca, Imported, *-ln. pots, 26c.; ready June Ist. BEDDING PLANTS Geraniums, 4 in. white and mixed varieties, $7.00 per lOO. Cannas, beat aorta, 4-In. pots, $7.00 per 100. Scarlet Sage. Olara Bedman. and Begonia Vernon, red and pink, 4 In., $7.00 per 100. Heliotrope, blue, 4 In., $6.00 perlOO, All goods must travel at purchaser's risk. Cash with order, please. Cobsea Scanflens. 4 in., very large, $7.00 per 100 Coleus. Verse haft eltll, Golden Bedder, Queen Victoria, $2.50 per 100. Verbenas, $2.50 per 100. Petunias, variegated, $2.50 per 100; California Giant. 3-ln. pots, $4.00 per 100. Ageratnm, blue, 3 In.. $3.00 per 100. Scarlet Sage, Clara Bedman, 3 In., $4.00 per 100. DON'T FORGET THAT I AM THE MOON- VINE GROWER OF THE LAND. A. W. Smith's Hybrid Moon-Vine, Ipomoea Noctlflora, Is the one I grow exclusively. It is the only true Moon- Vine In America. Mr. Smith has a world-wide reputation for growing the best Moon-Vine seed. Please bear In mind that this la no Morning Glory, like some sell for Moon-Vines, but the pure white, waxy Moon- Flower, as large as saucers. 2H In., $5.00 per 100: 3 in.. $7.00 per 100; 4 in.. $10.00 per 100. Nicely staked up. GODFREY ASCHMANN, 1012 ONTARIO STREET. PHILADELPHIA, PA. WHOLESALE GROWER AND IMPORTER OF POT PLANTS iientlon The Floriata' Exchange when writing. ASPARAGUS SPRENQERI Extra strong 2 In., ready to shift or plant In benches, $2.60 per 100; $20 per 1000. Sample. 6c. nMUQIP^ Fine, stioDg plants, mostly In r AHvlCw bloom,$1.50perl 0;$10p6rlOCO DEAN FERRIS, Peek&kill, N.Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. JOSEPH HEACOCK ^f^' Grower of KENTIA BELMOREANA AND KENTIA FORSTERIANA Mention the Flortata' Bxchange when writing. inaneLoiiiseTioleis strong plants, February and March struck, free from disease. Your money cheerfully re- funded if not satisfactory. $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. Cash with order. C. LAWRITZEN, Rhinebeck-sn-Hudson, N.Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Asparagus Plamosus 2'^ incli pots, $2.50 per 100. 2 '4 inch pots, $2.00 per 100; $16.00 per 1000. J. S. BLOOM, Riegelsville, Pa. Upnttnn the Florlatii* Exrhane^ wbt^o wriflng- S^BI TOBACCO DUST STRONG HAVANA DUST 25 1b. 75c I 100 lb. $2.00 SO lb. $1,251 500 lb. 9.00 Slumpp&WaltirCo. VbO BARCLAY ST., N.Y. y la Eiceisa From $1.26 to $2.00 each. Kentla Belmoreana, from 60c. to $6.00 each. Bedding Plants. A fine assortment. Write for prices. WM. A. BOCK, No. Cambridg*. Mass. Mention the Florists' Hxcbapge when writing. FERNSOUR SPECIALTY Assorted Ferns for Jardinieres. We have a fine lot of these Ferns in all the beat varieties ready for immediate use from 2M in. pots at $3.00 per 100; $26.00 per 1000; 600 at 1000 rate. FERN SEEDLINGS We are bookins orders now for Jane delivery at $1.00per 100; fS.eO per 1000. ANDERSON A, CHRISTENSEN Telephone 14 F Short HItIs, N.J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. pspaiagusFiDDioiiDSllaDDS KIce plants, $1.26 per 100, $10.00 per 1000. Sprenserl, $1.00 per 100; $8.00 per 1000 (at least 500). Cash. Delivery prepaid. WM. STUPPE Westbury Station. L I., N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. O RC H ID5 Arrived In splendid condition : CattleyaSchroedera-, C. lablata. C. Triani*-, C. Warnerll, C> Dowiauaami C. Gii;as. Write for prices. LAGER & HURRELL. Summit, N. J. Orchid Growers and Importers Mention The Florists* Bxchange when writing. PULVERIZED SHEEP MANURE FINE PULVERIZED AND FREE FROM DIRT OR WEEDS Per 100 lbs $1,75 " 500 •■ 8.00 " 1000 " IS 00 "2000 ■• 25.00 STUMPP a WALTER CO. so Barclay St., N.Y. Mention the Florists' Bichapge whPD writing. OlVI I LAyV *< 25 per 100 All Fine 2 In. Stock Rooted Cuttings 2in.Ptuit8 Some In Bloom per 100 per 100 Ag:eratnm, Faullne, Gurney $0.50 $1.50 Fuchsia, 5 kinds. In bud and bloom .76 1.60 Paris Daisy 1.60 A Iter nan the ra, red .... ... .50 1.50 Coleus, 12 best bedders. . .1000, $4.00 .60 1.50 Primroses, Chlnensls, finest mixed 2.00 Smilax Seedlings 30 Roses, Ivory, Golden Gate, 3 In.. $2.00 per 100. Casli. Direct all orders plainly to BYER BROS. Chambersburg, Pa. Meatiuu The Flurlsts' Excbauge wljen writing. AFEWGOODTBINfiSIODWANT A nice lot of made-up KENTIA PALMH in Sin. and 9 in. pot8at$3.00to$5.00each. Splendid plautw for decoration, UracsBua indivlsa, 3. 4 and 6 In., $6.00, $10.00 and $25.00 per 100. AsparaKusPIamosos, Sin. .$6. 00 per 100. Geraniums, 8. A. Nutt, Oastellane. John Doyle, Perkins, Mme. Sallerol, SiURle and Double Gen. Grant. La Favorite, 2 In. pots, $2.60 per 100; 3 in. Pots, $5.00 per 100. Vinca Var., 2 In., $2.00 per 100. Rex Beffonia, nice plants, 2 and 2^u in., $5.00 per 100. Boston Ferns, 6 In., 30c. each. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS. Newton. N. J. ^fent^on The Florlatfl' Exchange when writing. HOLLY FERNS 20,000 extra fine plants of the Holly Fern (Oyr- tomlum falcatum), 2 In, pots, strong enough to shift into 3 in.. $3.00 per 100. Grow some for your holiday trade ; It sells well and what Is equally desirable, gives your customer satis- faction. S'^'EE^T 'WILrL.IAM, last call, fine stock in bud and bloom, 3 In. pots, 3c. to close them out. BARDV CHRVSANTHEMVniS, large plants, good varieties, 3 in., 4c. CANXHRBURV BEr.!^, assorted, 3 In., 3c. POX GK^OVC assorted. 3 in., 4c. CASH PLEASE. R. G. HANFORD. Norwalk, Conn. Meptlon the Floriata' Blxchange wbep writing. SDipins Bediiing M ,. u Per 100 Ageratum, 3 inch $2 50 Lantana, 3 inch 4 00 Heliotrope, 3 inch, $4 00; 4 inch g 00 Impitlif UB Nultaui, 3 inch $4.00; 4 inch.. 6 00 \'erb«iia. 2^- Inch 2 OO Lobelia, 2U inih j 75 Coleus. 2^i inch. $1 75; 3 inch 3 00 Vyica Varle;;ata, 2'i. Inch 2 50 tieriuan Ivy, 2}-i inch 2 00 Alteruantliera, 2 and 2'-i inch 2 00 Alternantliera Brill lantlsslma 3 00 Dusty Miller. 2M Inch 17$ Mme. Sallerol, 2»ig inch, $2 60; Slnch 4 00 CHRYSANTHEflUnS Lord Hopetonn, Ben Wells, Et. Bonnefond, Cecil Cutis, Viviand-Morel.Wm. Dnchham, Silver Queen Mrs. Longly. Lily Montford. Klmberly, Percy Plumridge.Thlrkell, White Bonnaffon. Mrs. Cham- berlain, 0. H. Diederich, Dr. Enguehard, Ohel- tonl. Ida Barwood, 8. T. Wright. Chevrant. Root- ed cattlngB, $2.60; 2H ln.,«3.60. Major Bonnaflfon, Mrs. Jerome Jones, Tellow Jones. Mrs. Robinson, F. 8. VaUis, Mrs. Coombes, Cinna, Mrs. T. M. Pockett, Marie Liger, M. Donlllet, Paul Sahut, Dalskov, Ivory, Boccasse, Col. Powell, Mayflower, O. J. Salter, White Maud Dean, Uonnler, Rooted cuttings, $1.60; 214 In.. $2.60. Cash, or C. O. D. W. J. & M. S. VESEY, Fert Wayne, Ind. Mention The Florists' Bxchange when writing July 1, 1905 The Plorists' Exchangee NURSERY DEPARTMENT. Conducted by Joseph Meehan. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. E. Albertson, Bridgeport, Ind., president; Orlando Harrison, Berlin, Md., vice-president; George C. Seager, Rochester, N. T., secretary; C. L. Yates, Rochester, N. T., treasurer. AUBURN, NEB.— The Titus Nursery stock-room iind packing-house was completely destix>yed by fire Thursday night, June 15, entailing a loss of $3,000 or mure to the owners. The nursery is situated near Nemaha City, and the manager, G. N. Titus, has de- vuled his entire time for the past 15 years to the upbuilding of the enterprise, and the loss is doubly severe to him owing to the fact that the mailing list and statistical records were a total loss and cannot be replaced. Vlrburnum Tomentosum Var. Pllcatum. This, the Japanese snowball, is one of the best and most popular of flowering shrubs. It is in no respects a shy bloomer. Toward the close of May the flowers appear, all of them being sterile, creamy white and congregated to form a globose head, which thus gives rise to the popular name of snowball. The flowers continue in good condition for some considerable time. The Japanese snowball has also beautiful foliage, making it a most desirable shrub. JOHN F. JOHNSTON. Increasing Mulberries. This is the time of year for ripe fruit of the mul- berry. Those who wish to increase their stock will find that if seeds are gathered as soon as possible, washed free of pulp and sown at once, they germinate quickly, and make nice plants by Fall. But this need not deter tliose who do not have the opportunity of sowing now from sowing in the Spring. If kept in a cool, dry place, mulberry seeds grow very well sown then; but there is a gain, of course, by sowing them in the early Summer, as soon as seeds are gathered. In addition to this mode of propagation there is that of hard wood cuttings. The everbearing sorts do not root readily in this way, but the others do. and the former are increased by budding or grafting on the stocks of some of the strong growers, such as the multicaulis, and by layering. Downing's Everbearing mulberry, which in some works is classed as a variety of the alba, evidently does not belong there. It has all the appearance of our wild mulberry, the rubra, differing greatly from alba in leaf and fruit, both being very much larger than those of alba. Blood-Leaved Japanese Maples. Among the many excellent sorts of Japanese maples the three blood-leaved ones, atropurpureum, pinnati- folium and dissectum atropurpureum, occupy the lead- ing position, and they deserve it. When a collection of the various Japanese sorts is made, it is the blood- leaved ones that do so much to set off the whole. Atro- pujpureum is the best known, and is one of the oldest in cultivation. "While of no deeper purple than the others, it is less divided, and therefore makes more display of purple color. It is a small tree in its na- tive country, making a tree of much the same shape as the English maple does. Pinnatifolium is of much the same habit of growth, but dissectum atropurpu- reum is of a half drooping nature. In fact, if stocks of the common green one, polymorphum, could be had of a height of six feet, and the dissectum atropur- pureum worked on it, it could well be termed a weep- ing one, as it forms an umbrella-shaped head. There should be no trouble in getting the polymorphum stocks suitable for this purpose, and in these days of looking for novelties in the horticultural line these standard, weeping, blood-leaved maples would be sure to sell. When grafted or inar»hed, the polymorphum is the stock to use, as all the beautiful leaved varieties take on it. In addition to this mode of increasing this maple Ihere is that of layering it. The most of the kinds root very well in this way. Put down early, the layers root the same season, but it is better to let them be undisturbed until the end of the second season, when they are so nicely rooted that their well doing is assured. There is a growing demand for these maples. Their varied colors make the grouping of them desirable for contrast sake. There are different colors on the same kind at stages of the season. The blood-leaved ones are at their best early in the season, the golden one. aureum, later on, and it is the same with others. Gatalpa Timber. The experiments with Catalpa speciosa for timber, made by the late Robert Douglas and others many years ago. aj'e now bearing fruit, and are proving that what was said of the great value of this wood is cor- rect. In a late number of the "Country Gentleman," E. Y. T. has this to say concerning it: "Catalpa specio.sa makes a fine tree for timber. The wood of mature trees is exceedingly durable. I doubt wliL-ther any tinilmr cut In a young state, unless it be usage orange, Is as durable as it beconit.-i after several years' growth. I furnished the trees for a grove of a few acres 3 4 years a^o. The trees were planted eight fi-et apart. Tw.o years ago some of the larger trees in this grove were cut and sold for posts. One of the largest greenhouse concerns in the counti-y paid*51 each for thes*' posts, to support a greenhouse yOx4UO feet, thinking these l»osts the best obtainable. Catalpa cross-ties were put down at the east end of the Union Station- at Dayton, O., by Mr. Barney, at a point where cars passed every few minutes the year round, and were found more useful than oak. Robert Douglass, of Illinois, planted hundreds of thousands of catalpa for the i-ailroads in Missouri and Kansas, and now these roads have a supply of tie timber for many years to come." There is a good deal of quiet work going on in tho way of raising catalpa seedlings. Those who sell the seeds of it dispose of great quantities, and besides those who buy it in 20 to 30-pound lots, there are many buyers of from 1 to 5 pounds, who are growing the seedlings in a small way for home use. Kailroad com- panies are known to be still setting out quantities of the seedlings. What is particularly interesting in what E. T. T. says is that relating to the use of this catalpa timber for posts by florists. When the value of the timber was first brought to the notice of the public, perhaps twenty or more years ago, the writer well remembered that it was stated the timber had good lasting quali- ties in damp situations, which should make it most desirable for florists. * 4 If m VIBURHUMT TOMENTOSUM VAR. PtICATDM Photo by J. P. Johnston As I have said before, it is probable the eastern ca- talpa, bigrnonioides, possesses wood as durable as that of the speciosa, but as it grows with us it does not make a good tall trunk as the other does. It makes a low head. As an ornamental tree it is good, but for timber purposes it is not as good as speciosa: neither will it endure the cold of the Northwest as the other will. When but a year or so of age from seed, the catalpa seedlings are apt to have their tops injured in Win- ter, leading some to think they are not hardy; but it is simply the freezing of the sappy, unripened wood, and will not occur after a year or two. A Neglected Native Vine. The thought has often come to me how greatly neglected is the native vine Menispermum canadense, known to many as the moon seed vine, because its seeds, when the pulp is detached, have the appearance of a half-moon shape. At this season of the year, the close of June, the vine is in flov.er and, together with its handsome green leaves and yellowish green flow- ers, it is decidedly attractive. The leaves are very large, as large as 3 to 4 inches in diameter in strong specimens. It is herbaceous in character, but, as with similar plants, the roots become very vigorous with age, and produce shoots which will run 10 to 12 feet in a season. Just as they are in their prime of growth, the flowers are produced. They are in clus- ters, from the axils of every other leaf, and are of a light yellow color, drooping prettily as they expand. Taking together the beautiful glossy green lea\-es and the flowers, there are few vines of its herbaceous na- ture of as much merit as it. After the flowers, fruit forms, being in clusters, and having the appearance of bluish black, small grapes, which are attractive; and. as aforesaid, when devoid of pulp, the seeds have the appearance of a half-mbon. Growing In its wild state from Canada to Carolina, It Is quite hardy. It is a vine which makes a good appearance as a pot plant. As seen in its feral stale. It does not appeal to one as strongly as It does when grown In cultivation. Those who see It In pots admire It, and It is just the vine for a position where about 10 feet high of space has to be reached. In medicine, the root.s possess the properties of a tonic. Paper Shelled Hickories. Inquiries often come to me' whether large, fine nuts of hickories and walnuts when sown will produce trees bearing nuts of like character. Practice has shown that such experiments, when made trial of, have not been s.-itlsfactory. A tree bearing an extra fine nut is but a variation, and such variations can- not be depended on to produce Iheir like. To be safe to have such good kinds perpetuated, grafting has to be resorted to. There is now a paper shelled shell- bark in cultivation, and It has been Increased by grafting it on the bitter nut, Carya amara. Of the stocks tried for it among the several hickories, this, the amara, has been found the best to use. The way to proceed is to pot some small seedlings of the (_'. amara in deep pots, getting them well established in the pots before grafting, by potting them a year or so before grafting them. The grafting Is then done in- doors in Winter. The better kinds of pecan nuts could be Incresised in a similar way, excepting that common pecan stock could be used for receiving the cions. No doubt, grafting could be done successfully out- doors in Spring, if stock were available; but the pot sy.stem peimits of the work being done in Winter, when there is not overmuch to do in the nursery line. JOSEPH MEEHAN. Cultivation of Azaleas In Dresden. p. J. Schenk, in a recent issue of Le Jardin, de- scribes the method of cultivating azaleas as practiced in Dresden, which is different from the plan usually adopted at Ghent. In Dresden, "azaleas are often grafted on Rhododendron Cunninghami. At the end of July or the beginning of August the grafts are placed in a hou.se v.^here all the openings are closed with wood shavings. The house is shaded by means of wide boards, which are also used to cover it at night. The air of the house is kept moist by frequent waterings. In addition to being grafted, the shoots ut the aziilea plants which are cut off are struck as cuttings in low boxes placed under the stages on a heap of sawdust; this sawdust serves in Winter to cover the creat wooden houses called 'Japans.' where .grafted plants two or more years old are planted on the stages. The ungrafted azaleas are also propa- gated by cuttings at the same time as the cuttings which are to serve as stocks next year. All these cuttings are pricked out in the same low propagating frames when rooted, and are wintered in the same houses in v.-hich the azaleas in pots are kept, and in tho corridor which connects a whole series of low houses. They are planted then in Spring in mixed compost in an open house called 'Orund-kasten.' The plants do not leave this until the grafting time. The grafted plants in the houses are freed from the liga- tures which join the grafts to the stocks as soon as new growth Is evident. At the end of June, when the oldest plants are removed from the 'Japans,' the grafts that are now about a year old take their places. They remain in the 'Japans' for about a year, then are planted in the 'Grund-kasten' during the Sum- mer, and are replaced in the 'Japans' for the Autumn. In the third year after grafting they are transplanted in the 'Grund-kasten' for the last time, as azaleas three years old are usually potted at the beginning of September, unless they are not strong enough or unless they are destined to make great bushes of sev- eral years' growth. The plants in pots winter in the temperate houses, and in Summer are placed In full sun under simple wooden erections that are easily covered in bad weather and which afford shade when the sun is too powerful. It is here that azaleas form their flower-buds. To encourage this they are sprink- led several limes daily, and after July are given but little shade. In September the purchasers arrive, and the plants are sent out about the 1.5th of the month. The following are some of the differences between the Belgian and the Dresden plants: The Ghent grower trains his plants so as to make fine, sym- metrical heads: the Dresden grower prunes them to check over-vigorous growth and to favor the forma- tion of flower-buds. Thus the latter obtains plants of loose and informal habit. The varieties of azaleas employed are the following: A. phcenicea, especially used for standards; A. concinna, only employed to form small plants, as it grows slov,-ly at first and only vigorously after three or four years. This variety is certainly the best for grafting for wholesale pur- poses. The third azalea preferred In Dresden is a hybrid called Hexe, raised by crossing A. amoena Forsteriana with A. hyb. Due Adolphe of Nassau. Hexe is not merely used as stock, but is also grown for fine plants for trade purposes; it is apt to produce loo many shoots on the stem, and consequently is more or less covered with knobs. The sorts chiefly cultivated in Dresden and the neighborhood are Deutsche Perle. Talisman. Apollo. Simon Mardner, Sigismond Rucker. Emma, President Comte Oswald de Kerchove, H^lSne Theleman, Professeur Welters, Vervfeneana. Eggebrechtii. Imp^ratrice des Indes, Frau Hermann Seldel, Madame Van der Cniyssen, Niobe and Sakuntala.— Gardeners' Cbroaiele, Eng. The Florists' Exchange ROSE STOCK CRAFTED KILLARNEY I had ordered material for the erection of several new rose houses this Spring. Recent unavoidable events have caused me to change my plans. This leaves me with several thousand very desirable grafted roses on hand which I now offer for sale at a bargain. This lot includes KILLARNEY, METEOR and BRIDESMAID in 3 in. pots, first-class stock, intended for my own use. These roses are ready for immediate planting, and of healthy and vigorous growth. Also ready for immediate shipment, grafted Chatenay, Ivory, La Detroit, Testout and Morgan. I have in own-root stock Chatenay, Bridesmaid, Bride, Meteor, Golden Gate, Ivory and Uncle John. Several thousand home-grown, dormant Killarney to offer this Fall. CHBYSmTHEmDm STOIil The following choice varieties of CHRYSANTHEMUMS, in •2}i-m. pots, are now ready; healthy, vigorous, well-rooted plants: Enguehard, Duckham, Marie Liger, Ethelyn, Polly Rose, Willowbrook, Wanamaker, Robinson, MacArthur, Chadwick, Olory of Pacific, Pink Ivory, J. K. Shaw, Adela, Maud Dean, Lavender Queen, Harriott, Monrovia, Qeorgiana Pitcher, Appleton, Qolden Gate, Bonnaffon, Trenor L. Park, Cullingfordii and Kate Broom head. Write for Prioe^, j^^ f^^ PIERS0N, eROMWELL. CONN. Mention The glorlate' Excbangewhen writings ROSE PLANTS Fine stock from 2)4 In. and 3!^ In. pots, of the, cholceBt varieties, including Killarney, Bride and BrldeBmald. Write for prices. JOHN YOUNG, 5 1 W. 28th St., New York City. Telephone 4462 Madison Sqaare. Mention the FloriBtJ' Btecbange when writlnf- Golden Gate, Ivory, Mme. HoBte, Bride and BrldeBmaid. from 3!^ and 4 in., fine plants. $5.00 per 100. We also have a few CHRYSANTHE- MUMS left, $2.00 per 100. SMITH & GANNETT, Geneva, N Y. Mention the FlorUiti* Bxchang* when writing . PHILADELPHIA RO$E$ American Beauties, 4 in., 3 in., 2y, in. Ul/FHC K CMUTUAM WYNDIiOOR STATION, CnCSTMJT niLL miKh a dAMIMAn, pniLADELPniA, pa. Monllnn The F^irlst*:' F-^fhllllCP trhPTI writlnff. SURPLUS ROSE PLANTS BRIDE, BRIDESMAID AND METEOR 2l,i inch, $22.50 per 1000; 3 inch, $30.00 per 1000. Cuttings were made from carefully selected stock, and well worth the price. Call and see them. L. B. CODDINCTON, Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Murray Hill, N. J. ROSE PLANTS STRONG, HEALTHY STOCK Per 100 KAISBRIN, 2'4 in. pots $5 00 KAISERIN, 3 " " 7 00 BRIDESMAID, 3 in. pots 5 00 BRIDE, 3 in. pots ... 5 00 AMERICAN BEAUTY, 3 In. pots 7 00 THE LEO NIESSEN COMPANY 1217 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. i i 272 Pot Plants MME. ABEL CHATENAY, KAISERIN AUGUSTA VICTORIA, UNCLE JOHN, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000 Per 100 Per 1000 ROSALIND ORR ENGLISH $25.00 $200.00 LA DETROIT . . . 6.00 50.00 AHERiCAN BEAUTY 5.00 40.00 LIBERTY 5.00 45.00 Per 100 Per 1000 PERLE VON QODES- BERQ $6.00 $40.00 BRIDESHAID .... 3.00 25.00 BRIDE 3.00 25.00 IVORY 3.00 25.00 AMERICAN BEAUTY, bench plants, $5.00 per 100 ; $40.00 per 1000. BRIDESHAID and PERLE, 3 In., $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. All plants and rooted cuttings sold under express condition that If not satisfactory when received they are to be Immediately returned, when money will be refunded. Telephone 2846 Central i PETER REINBERG, 51 WABASH AV., CHICAGO i MeatlMi the norista* Etidiaiv* wta«a wrltlaf. , HILLARNEV I The best paying forcing rose ever grown. 2,000, 2y, in. grafted stock, I $20.00 |)er 100; $175.00 per 1000 600 at 1000 rate. This is the last offer this season SltBRECBT & SON, n'^'AS^lki INCW ROCliClIC, IN.Y. Mention Thp FIorlBts' Exchnnge when writing. 60,000 MM Hoses FOR FORCING Extra fine, healthy plants, free from mildew. Liberty, Sy, in. pots, $18.00 per 100. Bridesmaid, Qolden Qate, Kalserin, 3y, in. pots, $15.00 a 100 ; $145.00 a 1000. 'iy, in. pots, $1.50 per 100 ; $12.50 per 1000. SEND FOE PRICE LIST. J. L DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Mention the Florista' Bichange when writing. Grafted Roses Fine Stock— Ready for Benchini: per 100 Bride. Bridesmaid, Golden Gate, 3^-4 in. pots, $100.00 per 1000 $12.00 Baby Kamblers. 6 In. pots, in bud &nd bloom. $6.00 per doz.;3in. pots, very strong 20.00 FINE OWN ROOT STOCK Bride, Bridesmaid, Golden Gate, Ivory, 3 in. pots 3.50 4 In. stock, delivery June 15 5.60 CHRYSANTHEMUMS For varieties and prices see my advertisement In issue of May 27, page 700. JAMES E. BEACH, 2019 Park Avenue, BRIDGEPORT, CONN. llPotloD t)i« Ftorl.tii* Bxcbiiur* when wrItlnK. Clothllde Soupert White Cochet Maman Cochet Marechal NIel Etoile de Lyon Ivory La France Sov. de P. Notting Fine stock 3K in. pots, $3.00 per 100. Magna Charta Paul Neyron Capt. Christy Ball of Snow XH in, pots. $3.00 per 100. Crimson Rambler Jar^br^Jpry."' Dnmhlnr IX m. pot ready to shift. nalllUICI $1.00 per doz.; «7.00perlOO JOHN A. DOYLE, «f.°a. Springfield, Ohio Mpntlon the Florlati' Exchange when writing. THE AMERICAN CARNATION Price, $8.80 A. T. DE LA MARE PTS. & PUB. CO. LTD. Baby ROSES 1500 Golden Gate, 3)4 in., $4.00 per 100. 1000 American Beauty, 3^ in., fS.OOperlCO. Extra good and clean. Worcester Conservatories, Wercester, Mass. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. CLASS Iv. CJ S Ci S 3>i inch pots, 16.00 per 100. Bride BoBte Bridesmaid ttanset Perle Sunrise Meteor Oolden Gate Ctiatenay Ivory P. R. QUINLAN & CO., Syracuse, N. Y. Uputlnn the FlorUta' Bzchaoffe whea writlnf. SURPLUS STOCK Bridesmaid, Bride, Golden Gate, Chat- enay, Uncle John, La Detroit, Liberty, fine plants, 3 In. and 3% in. pots, price, $15.00 per 100. On own roots, 3 in. and 3i^ in. pots, Chatenay and Uncle John, .fio.OO per 100. Robert Simpson, Clifton, N. J. UtntioD the Florliti' Bxchange when writing. I On lt» Own Roots strong, healthy, i%-iu. plants, $2.50 per doz. ; $16.00 per 100; $126.00 per 1000. Ready to ship at once. A few 3 Inch plants, $3.50 per doz. ; $25.00 per 100. THE CONARD & JONES CO. WEST GROVE, PA. UentloD the riorlats' Bxcbance when wHtlng. July 1, lOOS The Plorists' Exchange LIST OF ADVERTISERS Allen J K 10 Anderson & Cbrlsten- sen 6 Asohmann G 6 Andorra Nurseries ... .4 Budcr J 8 Baker W J 20 Barrows II U & Son . . 6 Baur Floral Co IS Bay State Nurs 4 BayiTsdorfer H & Co. 24 Beach J E -8 Beaven E A 21 Beckert W 0 2 Eernbeimer E 21 Bernlng H G 20 Berger H H & Co S Black Chas -4 Blake B S & Son... 22 Bloom J S o Bobblnk & Atkins 3 Bock Wm A » Boddlngton A T •■■ Bonnet & Blake 1» Brenneman J T> 10 Brown Peter J Br.vant J M ^ Burpee "W -^ Co ••* B.ver Floral Co 1" Byer Bros *» Caldwell W E C0----2J Carmody J D.. ff ChlcnBo Carn Co li Cbllds I L -^ Cblnnlck W J. 1" Clipper L M Co. .....22 Cluoas & Boddlnston Co ■■ 1 Coddlngton L B ^ Oonard & Jones -J Connell B " ConlldBe Bros i" Cottace Gardens l mwee A • Cowee W .T.. 2" Cowen s N Sons " rralc & Son. 1" Crowl Fern Co^ ^' runnlnirbnm .T H ';; Cut Flower Ex >■• nann & Son... J? pe Vov * Son. Tbos..1R Peamnd J B '" Tlieklnaon A Co ^^ nietseb A f" :•,;■■■;'■; Diller Caskey & f^", •'=■' nninn Gr'nhouse Mfs^_ Co "o niiion 3 ^■■i-; — ii norner F & Sons....n n„wd .Tobn '^ noTle J A.. • Tireer Hy A ^ nornont * Co ■" E.iton H N 1" Klehholi; H '' KIsele C A' ' X Flliott W * Sons 2 Flllntf W H ' Fllwanser & ^^"^ I Kmmans Gen " •- • ' F.ndt7. Van Ness (fe Co 4 Kncplmann & Son....'" Ksler .1 G -=2 F,t7.old & f" " Feltbonsen 3 E JJ Fenrlcb J S i" Ferris D .■■.• j F i- F Nurseries..... < Field H -W ^'i Fischer B ■■ AJ Foley We Co ^-^ Ford Bros 'jj Foster L H ■ • 1^ Freeman J B Garland G M 24 Gbormley W l^ GlMIn ti £S-- ,0 C.nntber W H " Gutman A -T '• Hanford R G ■? Harris E J" Hartje I ^» Heacock Jos -^ Herr A M. IJ Herrmann A -^ Herzos W • • ■ ■ l\\ Hews A H & Co ...22 nicks & Crawhnek...lin Hllflncer Bros -- Hills C R JJ Hill E G Co IJ HIppard E ^j HItehlnes & Co... ^^.24 noltnn * Huntel Co. 20 Horan E C J^ Hortlenltnral AdT ^ House O H ■" Houston R ', Hubert * Co „^^ Hnghes G J '»-— Tpoe Bros 1^ Indianapolis Flower Co 1' •Taeobs S & Son 24 .laekson & Perkins Co. 3 .Tennlngs E B 3 Johnson * Stokes 3 .Tobnston HeatlnK Co. 23 .Tones H T 4 Jones Thos n Kastlng W F 20 Katzensteln & Co 4 Kelr Wm 10 King Const Co 24 KInkner A 22 Koster & Co 3 Kraft T 10 Kresbover L J 21 Kriek W C 22 Kroescbell Bros Co... 2.3 Lager & Hurroll C Lang J 19 Langjabr A H 10 Lake View R 0dn8..10 Lawrltzen 0 Leeakps N & Co 21 Lewis W L II Le Page N 2 Llmbaeh C 22 Locklnnd Lum Co... 23 Lord & Rurnham Co. 23 Lutton W H 23 Mader P « Maxwell Mfg Co 24 McFadden E C B McKellar C W 20 McManus J 10 Metropolitan Mtl 17 MIebell H F Co 3 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 21 Mlttlng A 2 Mnnlnger J C Co 23 Mnon Wm H Co 4 Moore Hent?, & Nasb.1!) Moore W J 20 Murdoek & Co 20 Myers & Samtman....S NafI Florists' Board of Trade 22 National Plant Co in Niessen Leo 8 Ouwerkerk P 4 Parker Bruen Mfg Co. 10 Peacock L K 2 Pennock S S 21 Peterson J X IS Peterson Nurs 0 Phlla Out Flow Co. . .21 Phlla Market 21 Phillips H Seed Co, ..3 Pierce F O Co 22 Plerson A N S Plerson F R Co 1 Plerson-Sefton Co .... 24 Pittsburg Cut Flower Co 21 Pittsburgh Fl Excb...2li Poat Bros 2 Pollworth C C Co 20 P.ye R C 11 Quaker City Mch Co. 22 Quinlan P R. 8 Rawllngs E I XS Rawson W W Co 3 Raynor J 1 19 Reed & Keller 22 Rees & Compere 3 Reich V E 17 Retd E 20 Relnberg P s Relnberg G 20 Renter S J n Riverside G 'bouses ... 1 1 Robinson H M Co... 21 Roemer Fred 2 Rolker & Son 4 Rupp J F 3 SaUford Geo 19 Sander & Son fi Schaefers o Schmidt Co J c. 3-10-1.'! Sehmitz F W 0 2 Rcollay J A 24 Scott J ; 8 Scranton Fl Sup Co. .22 Sbellroad G'houses. . ..3 Sheridan W F. 19 Slebrecbt A- Son s Slevers J H & Co. . . .11 Simpson R 8.22 Sllnn A- Thompson. . .19 Smith N * Son 11 Smith W & T Co 4 Smith & Gannett .sJ Stanley C L is Stearns A T Lum Co!23 Sforrs & Harrison Co 4 Stoothoff H A 1(5 Stnmpp & Walter Co 2-fi Stuppe Wm e Swayne W j] Syracuse Pottery Co!22 Taylor E J n Thompson J D ' * 11 Tborburn J M & Co.. 3 Toole Wm ... ^ Totfy C H '.'.'.'.in Traendly & Scbenck..l9 Vaughan's Seed Store. 2 Vanghan & Sperrv...2n Vesey W J & M S 0 vick's Sons Jas 3 Vincent R Jr & Son ~. 19-18 Ward E M & Co 3 Weathered E ]7 Weber C S & Co 24 Weber H Son 10 Weeber & Hon 3 Welch Bros 20 Wietor Bros 20 Weston H fi Wertbelmer & Co... 22 Wbllldin Pottery •>■' WInterlcb C 10 WInterson E F Co... 20 Wood Bros 9 Worcester Conservato- ries 8 Tonng A L & Co 19 Tonng J 8 ZInner C 10 ZIrnglebel D ....3 Contents. Azaleas, Cultivation of, in Dresden, 7 Eu.'iinesa Difilculties 13 Carnallon.s 13 Cattleya Schrcederae (Illus.) 14 Club and Society Doings 14 Catalogues Received 13 Elliott & Sons' New Store (Illus.)., 5 English Notes 5 Gienell, W. H. (Portrait) 5,13 Herbaceous Calceolarias (Illus.) 15 Injurious Scale Insects 12 London Letter. Our 14 Market, Review of the 16 News of the Week in Brief 12 Nursery Department 7 Peonies in Cottage Garden Com- pany's Collection (Illus,) 15 Question Box 13 Seed Trade Report 4 Seeds, Good, That Pail to Grow 5 Seeds, Onion. Vitality of 5 S. A. F. O. H. Membership 12 TRADE NOTES— Chicago. Grand Rapids 9 New Tork. Philadelphia, St. Louis. 16 Cincinnati. Syracuse 19 Kalamazoo 20 Boston. Cromwell. Conn., Pitts- burg. Worcester, Mass 21 San Francisco 22 Viburnum Tomentosum Plicatum (Illus.)- 7 Week's Work. The 18 INDEX TO STOCK ADVERTISED a. col. 1: b. col. 2; c. col. 3; d. col. 4. Abutilon 24 Aseratum 6-9-10 Alternanthera 6-9-10-18-24 Alyssum 10 Antirrhinum 1 Araucaria 6 Asparagus . . . 6-10-18-24 Aspidistra 18 Asters 3-10-18-24 Azaleas 3-4 Begonias 6-10-18 Boxwood 3-4 Bulbs 1-2-3 Calceolaria 3 Callas 2a Cannas 3-6-9-18 Capsicum 18 Carnations 1-11 Chrysanthemums 6-8-9-10-11 Cineraria 3 Clematis 3-4-24 Cohaea 9-10d-18 Colons 6-9-10-18-24 Conifers 3 Cosmos 18 Crotons lOd Cyclamen 9 Cryptomeria 18 Cuphea 9 Cut Flowers 19-20-21 Cvcas 3 Cvoliimen 3-9-10 Dahlias 2d Daisies 3-6 Decorative Plants 6-lOd nielytra 4 Dracaena . .l-6-10d-18-24 Rcheveria 18 Euonymus 24 Evercreens 1-3-4-9 Ferns 1-6-10 Feverfew 9-18 Ficus 6-10 Freesla 2-3 Fruits 9 Fuchsias 6-9-18 Oaillardla 18 Geraniums . .1-6-9-10-18 fJladioU 2 Grasses 2t Grpvillea 18 Heliotrope 6-9-10-18 Hyacinths 3 Hydranseas 3-4-9-18 Tmpatlens 6 Tpomoea 6-9-24 Ivy 1-9-10-18 Lnntana 9-10 Lilacs 4 Lilies 1-2-3-4 rx.belia 6-9-18 Mienonette 2 Narcissus 3 NIcotiana 18 Nursery Stock 4 Orchids 3-6 Palms 1-6-lOd Pandanus 6a Pansy 2-6-18 P.nsBiflnra 24 Peonies 1-3-4-9 Petunias 6-10-18 Plumbago iq Poinsettias 18 Primula 3-6-10-18 Privet 4 Rhndodeiidrons 4-9 Roses .1-3-4-6-8-9-10-lS Salvia 1-6-9-10-18-24 Seeds 1-2-3-4 Shrubs 3-4-9 Smilax 6-8-10-18-24 Spiraea 4 Stevia 24 Stokesia 24 Swalnsona 10-24 Sweet William 6 Trees 3^.9 Tritoma 9 Tropaeolum .',Q Vepetables 9-10-18 Verbenas 6-9-18 yiica 6-10-lS Vines and Cllmbera.. 3 Violets 6.9 MiSCELLANEOrS. Boilers 17-2.3-24 Boxes 21 Collections ^22 Decorative Greenery ^ , 20-21 I^eslffns 20-24 Enprravlnps r{ l^^eriliizers 2-6-22 F'lttines 17-2.3-24 Florists' Letters ... 21 Florists' Supplies 2-3-10d-19-20-21-22-24 Flowers Pots, Tubs, etc 22 Galax 21 filass 17-22-2.3-24 Glazlnff Points ...17-23 G'house Bldg . 22-23-24 Ontters o^.oj Hail Ins '' 2P. Hose 2-17 Insecticide . . . .2.6-ie-24 Lawn Mower 22 Lumber 17-2.'?-'*4 M.TStica 22 Moss and Peat 21-22 Mushroom Spawn ... .2 Newspapers 22 Paints & Paint Siip- nlles 17-22 Pipe. Joints. Valvp.s „ 17-23-24 Pumps ... iY I'""'- '.17-2.3-24 Ribbons 02 Rustic Work . .2n Sash 17-23-24 Stakes and Supports „ , 2-3-6-11 Tools & Implements 17-23 Ventilators . .17-22-23-24 Wants 4-17 Water Tower 23 Wire iifi Wire Clip 22 Wired Toothpicks ...20 Marie Louise Violets Nice plants from soil, clean and thrifty, $2.00 per 100; $15,00 per 1000. .Satis- faction guaranteed. ■ Cash with order. 0. H. House, Babylon, L. I., N.Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Chicago. Club Notes. At the club meeting held Thurs- day night. June 22, a fairly good atten- dance was present. Much enthusiasm was manifested in the coming S.A.F. convention at Washington. It was voted to hold a grand convention rally and smoker on June 30. at Bismark Restau- rant. 178 East Randolph street at 7.30 p. m. A committee of two. Messrs. J. C. Vaughan and George Asmus. was appointed to co-operate with the standing committee to make all neces- sary arrangements. The committee on transportation will at that time give a' full report. Mr. Vaughan will give a talk on Californlan horticulture and other themes incident to his recent Western trip. Other club members will also be called upon to give short ad- dresses. The bowling club's trophies will be placed on exhibition at the sup- per. In the absence of both the presi- dent and vice-president, E. A. Kanst occupied the chair. It was stated by the transportation committee that ar- rangements were under way by which the Western and Northern delegations, and those from St. Louis, Louisville, Indianapolis and Cincinnati would unite with the Chicago delegates and make up a train to be designated the "president's train." A full report of the meeting and supper will appear in the next issue. Fred Rowe. manager of the Chicago Carnations Co's. retail store in Joliet, has gone to New Tork to meet his fiancee, who is coming over from Eng- land. By the time this notice appears In print, he will have joined the ranks of the benedicts. May all the Joys and blessings of a happy life be theirs! Rose growers have nearly finished planting, and young stock Is showing a remarkably fine healthy growth. Those who invested in new stock are very well pleased with Its appearance. Wietor Bros, have commenced plant- ing carnations from the field, which is at least three weeks earlier than usual. The new rose Richmond is proving a rapid grower with them, and if noth- ing interferes, they anticipate a good cut of this variety the coming Winter. 2in Pots, $1..50per lOO: $13.SOper lOOO OUEBN AND FAIR MAID CARNATIONS. Fall Delivery H. S. COURTNEY, Sparklll. NY. PEONIES Wholesale and retail cataloKnes ready for dlstri- bntion. Sent free on application. All stock guaranteed true to name. Send yonr orders in early to be assured of a good collection for Fall planting. PETERSON NURSERY 506 W. Peterson Ave. CHICAGO. ILL Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Leopold Koropp has purchased his Iiartner's interest in the Sheridan Park Floral Company store and greenhouse. Henry Koropp recently bought the Al- bert Fuchs' place on North Halstead street, Mr. Fuchs retiring from the business, which he has wanted to do for some years. Nic. Wietor. Adam Zender, John and Henry Muno have returned from their fishing trip in Northern Wiscon- sin—a hurried departure, caused by Adam Zender's boy being run over by a wagon, and having his foot crushed one day last week. R. J. Philadelphia. The Week*8 News. As the first Tue.srlay of the month is the patriotic Fourth, the .Florists' Cluh meeting for Jvily will be held on the 11th, and as convention matters will be the principal topic, a good at- tendance is loolted for. Japanese iris are used this week by Pennoclc Brothers for their window dis- I)l:iy. The William Graham Company have their show window filled with Xirotiana Sanderae, which attracts much attention. The Whilldin Pottery Company have purchased the property adjoining their establishment on Wharton street. This will enable them to increase their out- put. Already they send out more pots probably than any other firm in this country, and are at present working up to their full capacity. Myers & Co. are busy refitting all the greenhouses of Mrs. R. J. C. Walker on School lane, Germantown. with pipes for heating. The entire system is be- ing changed to be heated from one boiler house. The William Graham Company Is building another greenhouse at its es- tablishment at Olney. The firm has received an importation of palms for use in their decorative work next sea- son. One of the windows of the seed store of Henry A. Dreer. Inc., is kept filled with perennial flowers from the firm's large collection at the Riverton Nur- series, Each vase of flow-ers is correct- ly and plainly labeled. This exhibit is a great education, and is a center of attraction, Hosea Waterer. seedsman, of this city, is back from his European trip. W. Atlee Burpee, who is on a busi- ness trip in Europe. Is this week in London for the sweet pea show there Alex. B. Scott and wife leave next week for a trip abroad. The first point to be visited . will be the Newtonards nurseries, of Alex. Dickson & Sons. Bel- fast. Ireland, whose agent Mr. Scott is in this country. Howard M. Earl, of W. Atlee Burpee v^' Co., is now on the ocean on his return from Europe. Samuel S. Pennock goes to Wester- Iv. R. T., over the Fourth, his family being there now. DAVID RUST. CHRYSANTHEMUMS From 2^4 la. and 3>a In. pots. A. J. Balfour, G. W. Ohlldfl, Mlse Alice Byron, Dr. EQ^ehard, Mayflower, Tellow Eaton. Price from 2H Inch pots, $4.00 per 100. Mrs. H. Robinson. Mrs Barclay. Maud Dean. Mrs. Coombs, Nagoya, Snperba, Silver Wedding. Price from 2H inch pote, $3.60 per 100: S30.00 per 1000. Autumn Glory, Ada Spaulding, Collingfordli, Dorothy Devens, Glory Pacific, Harry May, Harry Parr, J. E. Lager, J. H. Troy, Mrs. Jerome Jooea. Meta, Minnie Wanamaker, Mrs. Baer, Mrs. S. T. Murdoch, Miss M. M. John'Jon, Major Bonnaflfon, Mrs. Humphrey, Mad. Fred Bergman, Niveus, Polly Rose, Rose Owen, Thomas H. Brown, Xeno. T.Oarrlnirton. Ivory, W.H.Lincoln, Solell d'Octo- bre, Ool. D. Appleton, Price, from 2!^ Inch pots. $3.00 per 100; $36.00 per 1000. ROSBS Hermosa, La France, ClothUde Soupert, Crim- son Rambler, from 6 In. pot-i, strong. $26.00 per 100. Hardy and everblooming vars. 2H Inch, $4.00* 3^ inch. $12.00; 4 inch. $15.00 per 100. GRAFTED FINE STOCK Bride, Bridesmaid, Ooldeu Gate, Carnot, Kalserin, Testont, La France. Wootton Watteville, Albany, from 3 inch pots $16.00 per 100. Killarney, from 3 In. pots, 918.00 per 100. Own Ro«t ROSES Fine Stockl Bride, Bridesmaid. Golden Gate. 3In. pots $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS BEADY FOR IMIIEDIATE SALES. Size pots Per 100 Alternanthera. red and yellow 2H $3.00 Ageratuui, Pauline, Cope's Gem. . J2^^ 3.00 Stella Ourney and White [ Cap ) 3 4.00 Caphea Platycentra 2M 3.00 Cobsea Scandens, strong. 3^ 10.00 I 3 4.00 i2H 3.00 ColeuB, all leading varietleB. . Cannas, varieties as list. . Kgg Plants 2Jf Feverfew, double white zQ Oeranlams, d'ble and single strong 3H " special color or variety 3J^ " Ivy, fine varieties 3H English Ivy 3^ Fnchsla, double and single { gM Heliotrope, ligbtand darkvars 2^ Hydrangea Otaksa, In bud 5 Ivy, German 2Ji Lantana, 12 best vara 2!^ Lobelia Moonflower, white (i Pepper Plant a iif Salvia, Splendens, Bednaan, etc. .3 Tritoma Ptitzeri, strong 4 Tropteolnm, double Verbenas 3,00 Violets, U. Louise, 2}^ In., $3.00 per 100; fio.OO per 1000. e.oo k 8.00 2.00 3.00 7.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 3.00 7.00 3.00 2i.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 3.00 10.00 2.00 4.00 10.00 4.00 WOOD BRO»., rishkill, New York Uentlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. 10 The Florists' Exchange Chrysaothemuffls ; New and standard varieties. Fine plants now ready, 2V2 inch pots. Write for list "^ and prices. H. WEBER & SONS Oakland, Md. MeotloD the FlorlstB' Exchaage wben writing. Ten Hardy Pompons, named, also the follow- ing: Helen Bloodgiiod; Col. D. Appleton. Edgar Bandera. J. G.WhUldln. Mrs. Chamberlain, o. P. Bassett. Glory of Paclflc. Mrs. Perrln. Estelle, Major BonnafTon, Dr. Eoguehard, $2.B0perlO0. Geraniums, single and double, standard varie- ties, named, $2.5U per li t). Boston Ferns, 6 In. pans $4.00perdoz. •• " Sln.pans 10.00 Plersonl, 6 in. pans 5.00 " Rubbers, ilD 3.00 Flowering Begonias, named 2.5 per 100 Asparagns Sprengeri, 2 in. 2.60 " " Plamosns, 2 In 2.50 " •• 3 In 4.00 English Ivy, 2 In. 2.00 Bride and Bridesmaid Roses... 2.60 " THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, Ohio ATenllon The Florists' Exch:mge TvhcD writing. Chrysanthemum FINE YOUNG PLANTS Shaw, Bailey, Jones, Ivory, Pink Ivory, Appleton, Bonnaffon, Halliday, Polly Bose, Pacific, Parr, Perrin, Kobinson, etc. Out of lyz-in. pots, $2.50 per 100. Cash with order. CHAS. ZIMMER WEST COLLINCSWOOD, N. J. MentloD Tbc FlorlBtB* Exchange when writing. SALVIA SPLENDENS Snrplua 2«-in. pots, J1.75 per 100: $16.00 per 1000. AOKKATIIM, Dwarf Blue, 2^^■l^. pots. t2.00 per 100. Cash with order. WM.J. CHINNICK, Trenton, N. J. Mi^ntloo the FlorlgtB' Bicbangp whep writing. Roses and 'Mums 3000 Own Boot Bride. Bridesmaid and Gates. Strong 2Ja inch stock. $4.00 per lOJ; $3.^ 00 per 10()0. Clean and healthy. 2000 Rooted Chrysanthemum Cuttings of Ben Wells, Dr. Entruehard and Wm. Duckham, $2.00 per 100. Send for liat. R. EN6ELMAN & SON, PittsfJeld, Mass. UpDtton tbf FlorlitB* BxcbaQEe wbeo writing. Bargain Prices While They Last This stock Is very fine and in nice con- dition for planting. We need the room badly, therefore wish to dispose of same quickly. Will exchange part for two inch Smilax. Per 1000 17.000 Bridp,2'4' in. pnt3 $20.00 33,000 BrideBmaid.'^i^ in. pots.. 30 00 ."t.OOO >Ipteor8, 2'4 In. pots.. . 20.00 S.OOO .'Vmerican Beauty, 3 In. pots, very fine 70 00 3,000 Bride,31n. p-ts 80.00 250 at lOOO rates CHRYSANTHEMUMS 3(4 inch Pots. Stack very fine Glory of Pacific Polly Rose Ivory J. K. Shaw H Parr Halliday Maud Dean Mrs J. Jones $3.00 per 100 Josephine Chadwick Nagoya $4.00 per 100 Chautauqua Gold $0.00 per 100 Dr. Enguehard Wm. Duckham S.S.OO per 100 LAKE VIEW ROSE GARDENS, Jamestown.N.Y. Mentifin The Flurlsts' Exchange when writing. 50,000 CHRYSANTHEMUMS From 2X Inch Pots. Ready Now. This stock is in fine growing condition, strong and healthy. Can ship the day order is received. Per 100 Per 1000 Polly Rose $2 00 $20.00 Qlory of Pacific 2.00 18.00 Halliday 2.50 22.00 Per 100 Per 1000 Major Bonnaffon $2.00 $18.00 Timothy Eaton 2.50 22.00 Willowbroolc 2.50 22.50 In nnn f^C\t CIIC QoldenBedder.VerschafreUU and Fancy \Jf\J\J\J \^VXkE\/9 Mixed, at $2.00 per 100, from 2'.; in. pots. 5,000 SALVIAS, 3 in., at $3.00 per 100. Cash with the order. H. N. EATON. Manager, So. Sudbury, Mass. Mention The Florists' Kxchnnge when writing. Vegetame, SteeDiiogiie aim BeadiDg Piaots VEGETABLE PLANTS Miscellaneous Plants cabbage; in any quantity. Wln- nlngBtadt, Early All- Head, Sure-Head, SuccesBlon. Early and Late Flat Datch. Hollander, etc. $1.00 per 1000; $8.50 per 10.000. PA nCKT l^'V Alose Onrled, 25 ots. per »^-'*-"*^*^-"^ ■ I0fl:»l 2Bperl000. C*¥rM ¥rWV 1° ^^y Muantlty. White and ^.xXVM^MVMft. M pijj^ Plume, Giant Pascal. Golden Heart, Boston Market and other vars.. $1.00 per 1000; $8.50 per I0,not>. I^tf^mv A l^f^'K^A Acme. Beauty, 8tODe, M.\9aKI^ M.\WM:i4^ Perfection, etc., 25ct8. per 100; $1.00 per ItKtO. g9Kj«nnv^n^ Boll Nose, Sweet Mountain, per 1000. Ruby King, 26c. per 100; $2.00 GERANIUMS Telegraph, tl.OO per doz. ; $6.00 per 100. Other good varieties from $2.00 per 100; $17.60 per 1000 up. Good stocky plants. 2>i In. pots, for growing on. Send for descriptive price list. 214-In. stock In Al condition. Per luo lOUO Ageratum, Stella Gurney, 40c. per doz. $2.00 $17.60 Alternanthera. yellow and red 2.00 15.00 Aly8sum,GIant Double, 40c. per doz. ; 2.00 17.50 Coleus, In good variety 2.00 16.00 1 1 ardy Chry san them iims, small- flowering varieties. 2.00 17.60 large- flowering varieties 3.00 20.00 Heliotrope, gt'ud varieties 2.00 17.60 r.'intanaH. 6 varieties 2.00 17.60 ivtunias, Dreer'a superb single mixed 2.00 16.00 Plumbago. Capeneis, white 3.00 Salvias, In variety. 2.00 17.60 Swalnsona Alba and Rosea 2.00 17.i^0 Vinca (Madagascar Periwinkle) 1.60 Not less than flre of any one variety sold. Cash With Order, Please. iSend for Trade Price List. Write for Special Price on Large Lots of Anything in this List Our Oollectlon ot HARDV POMPOM CHRV8ANXHEMIT9IS Is acknowledged as second to none in the country. It won the American Institute Diploma at the New York Show last Fall, besides numerous Oertlflcatea ot Merit and First Prizes at diflereut Shows R. VINCENT, JR. & SON, White Marsh, Md. MeatloD The Florists' Exchange when writing. Well grown carefully packed plants in any quantity. $1.50 per 100; $12.50 per 1000 SPRENGERI Well grown carefully packed plants in any quantity. $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000 150,000 TO SELECT YOUR ORDER FROM Plumo$u$-Deflcxu$-DccumDen$-Pan$lc$-Geranlum$ ^^''l^xinikT^'' ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. MeptloD the Florists' Exchange when writing. ROSES 400 American Beauty, 4 in. pots; Bridesmaid, Bride, 3 in. pots. Prices low. J. R. FREEMAN, •""«' w".*'- Washington, D.C. Mpnilon Tlio Florists' Exohnntre when wrltlnK- Write me. I can save you money. CHARLES H. TOTTY, Madison, N.J. Mpntlnn Thp Flftrlats* Kxohnnirp when writing- 8S,000NiGeSoftGtifj]saiiitieniunis from 2J^4 in. pots, not leftover stock, at $:i.50 per IDU; 50U plants, our Belection, lor JKI.OU; Maud Dean, Glory of Paclflc, M. LIger, Mrs. Murdock, Carrim^ton. A. J. Balfour, Ivory. T. Eaton. Polly Rose, bonnaffon, Appleton, Shrlmpton. E. Broom- head. Opah, Carrie, Mixed Pompon kinds. Goolidge Brothers, So. Sudbury, Mass. MiMilion The Florists' Exchange wlien writing. 50,000 Dr. Knguehard, Amorita, Golden Wedding, Ivory, Appleton, Jerome Jones. Pacific. Polly Rose, Willow Brook, Ri>bin8on, Maud Dean, Bonnaffon. white and yellow. 2H in. pots, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. ROSES Kaiserin, Hermosa, Clothilde Soupert, 4'Ochet (pink and white). Ivory, 3 in. pots, $4.50 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. J.D.BRENNEMAN Box 24 HARRISBURG, PA. UpniloD tho Tlortst*' Bichange wbe» wrltlBE Chrysanthemoms 2%-iD. pots, flrst-class condition in every particular. ^AC\ no Tach will buy the whole ^^U.UU l/dMl iot_ ag follows: 100 Apploton, 500 Pacific, 500 Polly Rose, 30O Minnie Bailey, 250 Dr. Enguehard, 100 MacArthur, 100 Pres. Smith, 50 Apollo, 100 Oniego. T. KRAFT 135 Jotinson Ave., Newark, N. J Mi-nllon ThP Florists' Exchange when writing. SURPLUS Merry Christmas, Wni. I>uckham, Dr. Enguehard, Sinclair, Itontiafl'on, Ivory, Pink Ivory. Maiid Dean, Alice Ryron, Philadelphia, J. Jonef), Glory of Pacific, Polly Hose, Pink Jones. Out ot pots. $3.00 per 100 it a number of varieties are taken. H. W. FIELD, Northampton, Mass. UentloD the Florists' Exchange when writing. GjjGlanieii Plaqts Seed of only selected flowers and well built _ stock. None better. Once transplanted. $2.00 per lOO; $18.00 per 1000. Twice transplanted. $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. C. W^INTERICe, DEFIANCE, OHIO Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Salvias, extra flue, 3 and 4 Inoh. $1.60 and $2.00 per 100. Verbenas and Petunias, fringed, bloominjc, extra bushy. 3 inch, $1.5U per 100. Al- ternautheras and Coleas, red and yellow, ex- tra strong. 2 inch. $1.25 per 100; $12.50 per 1000. Kegouia Vernon, mixed and separate, strong, 2 and 3iDch.$t.60and$2.00per 100. French Can- nas> mixed, etroDR. 4 Inch, $2.50 per loO. Gera- niums, double Gen Grant. Poltevlne, Castellane, strong. 3 inch, $3.00 per 100. Cash. WM. S. HERZOC, MORRIS PLAINS, N, J. Monlion The Florists' E.^change when writing. FIELD- QROWN ASTERS Semple's Branching, white, pink, purple and lavender, 40c. per 100; $2.50 per 1000. PADDACC Ready tor planting Surehead, wMDDHDt Flat Dutch, 8Sc. per 1000. BABY PRIMROSE IZtT.^?' ^"^ "^- ^"'■ BYER FLORAL CO., Shippensburg. Pa. Mention the FlorlBts' Eicbapge whep writing. Vegetable Plants: Cauliflower (Early Snowball), $2.50 per 1000. Cabbage Plants, best varieties, $1.00 per 1000. Sweet Potato Plants, $1.25 per 1000. Tomatoes, Stone, Beauty, $1.25 per 1000, J. C. SCHMIDT CO., Bristol. Pa. Mentlnn the Florlsfp' PlTohange when writing- fieranlums x^p Three acres planted for ptock. rooted cuttings in any quantity after September 1. I win guarantee them to reach you In good growing condition, and would like to book your order now. Send for list. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Mentluu The Florists' Exchange when writing. ROBT. CRAIC & SON JOHN BURTON, Receiver. ROSES, PALMS, CROTONS CARNATIONS and Novelties In DECORAXIVE PLANTS Market and 49th Sts., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention thp riort<»tfl' Exchnncp when writlnir Altcrnanthcras p. MAJOR and A. NANA 2in Pots, $1 50 per lOO; $15 OO per lOOO Ageratum, Gurney, 2 in, pots $1.50 per 100. lisalvia, Bonfire. 2H in pots $2.iw ter 100. Cash with order. ERNEST HARRIS, Delanson. N. Y. M'Titimi 'I'hr- Florists' Exrh-nncp when writing. CLOSING OUT-Bargains Salvia, flue $1.00 per 100 AcaranthuH. '2 In 1.50 per 100 Aeeratum, Blue perf-ctlon 1.60 per 100 Cob;ca Scandens, 3 In 60c. per doz Dracfcna ludlvlsa. 4 In. , $1.00 per doz RobuBta CannRH, 3 and 4 In. . . 3.00 per 100. ORDER QUICK. CASH PLEASE. WILLIAM KEIR, Pikesvdie, Md. Mfnflnn thp Florlwt"' FTfhanee when writing. PafKer-BfUGi) mfo. go. Inc. FLO R I»ST5 ^SPECIALTIEiS St. Jame5 Bld£. 1133 Broadway, New York Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Jnlj 1, 190B The Plorists' Exchange n oavi'i'i'r'i'i-i'i'io HANNAH HOBART The Pride of ealifornia .la^ The Grand Prize winner in competition with the latest and very best products in Carnations, East or West, for the last eight years. Mr. John A. Balnier, of Clealum, Wash., wrote, after hi."; visit to our Nurseries in January, 1902, an article which appeared in the issue of the American Florist of February 15, as follows: "The Hannah Hobart is really a renaarkable flower, never less than four inches, and frequently four and one-half inches across. In color it is a shade deeper than Lawson, but the petal arrangement is quite different; in this respect it most resembles the old Jubilee, but of course the color is different. I saw two large houses of it at Sievers", and the sight is one long to be remembered, hundreds of blooms and not a poor one in the lot, and everyone the exact counter- part of the other; no bursted calyxes, but every flower supported on a twenty-four inch stem and standing up like soldiers. There is certainly no carnation of its color that can equal it." The above is a truthful statement of facts by a very competent gentleman, and if needing verification, the simple assertion that the flowers of this magnificent variety of Carnation have been sold whole- sale as high as $1.50 per dozen, and none less than $1.00 per dozen up to date, should be sufficient to convince anybody of its intrinsic value. The constant inquiry by everyone who has seen the plants in flower is "When will the Hannah Hobart be for sale ? " This led us at last to the conclusion to distribute the same next year, and we are ready to book orders from now on for delivery beginning January 1, 1906. Send your orders in early because they will be filled strictly in rotation. PRICE, $3,00 per 12; $15.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1000 ;s I ^ AVERAGE SIZE JOHN H. SIEVERS & GO. WHOLESALE ELORISTS, 1251 Chestnut Street, San Francisco, Cai. ;:•■■:'■■:•■>:■■•:•■■:■■■:■ I'.m.-.m.-.m.-- ■'"■-■■'■'•■-'■•->•'•■'-■''■■-:•■-:• ■ :•■■:-■-:■■-:•■ C' ■r-B^Boa-:- ■ OBC-aoa^a-:' ■■:•■■:■■-:•■■:■■ ';•■•:•■-:•■-:•■•:• ■ ■:• m ':-■-:-■■:-■:■■ Chrysanthemum Stock a 1-4 INCH POTS Our stock plants have never been stored nnder the bench bat have been grown cool in one nt our best three-qnarter span houses since flowers ivere cut. We offer short, stocky piants, in perfect condition. Pink. Per 100 Wm. Ducftliam...$5.00 A. J. Baltour 3.00 Dr. EDguehard.... 4.00 aiory ot Pacific. . , 2 00 Maud Dean 2.50 Mile. M. Llger.... 3.00 Mrs. Ooombes 2.60 Nemesis 2.00 Pink Ivory 2.00 Yellow. Per 100 I Col. D. Appleton.. 2.S0 C. J. Salter 4.00 Oremo 2.00 Henry Sinclair.... 2.60 ' Ma]or Bonnaffon.. 3.00 October Sunstiine. 2.00 TeUow Eaton .... 6.00 White. Per 100 Convention Hall.. $3.00 Ivory 2.00 Lady Fitzwygram. 2.00 Mme. Bergman... 2.60 Alice Byron 3,00 Nellie Pockett.... 2.60 Mrs. H. Boblnaon. 2.60 Mrs. Jerome Jones 8.00 Mutual Friend..,. 2.00 White. Per 100 PoUyBose »2.00 Timothy Eaton... 2.50 White Bonnaffon.. 2.00 White Maud Dean 4.00 Crimson. Black Hawk 2.00 Dazzier 3.00 John Stirlmpton.. 2.60 EDW. J. TAYLOR, SOUTHPORT, CT. Planting time at hand. Best standard varieties in stock. Send List for best quotations NATHAN SMITH & SON ADRIAN, MICH. [ CACI/^/\l n This year's Introduction, r/l^llllll 11 and best early yellow. ■.•/ikJIUVL.!/ You will want a house ot It nest year. Strong plants from sand or soil, $8.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. WHITE AND PINK IVORY ^.^-Jopioo. BONNAFFON From soil. $2.00 per 100. D ADV A few plants or this variety, so sue U/tUl cessfully grown by Robert Craig last season, $5.00 per 100. RIVERSIDE GREENHOUSES AUBURN DALE, MASS. Ilentlail 'he Florists' Bxchance when wrltlnc Mostly plants from soli. 300 Robert HalUday, 200 Appleton, 260 Alice Byron, 350 Paciflo. 400 Bonnaffon, 260 White Bonnaffon, 160 WhiUdin, 360 Ivory, 300 Minnie Bailey, 1,000 Mrs. Kalb. Price, »3.00 per 100 ; $13.00 per lOOO WM. SWAYNE, Bix 226, Kennett Square, Pa. Mention Tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS The Cardinal, $12.00; Crusader, »6 00; Patten, $8.00; Red Lawson, $12.00; Flora Bill, S6.00; White Lawson, $8.00; Fiancee, $12.00 per 100. CHICAGO CARNATION CO. . Jollet, III. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. ROBT. C. PYE Carnations NYACH, N. Y. r»- "^ Uentlon tbd Florlat*' E^chaoffe whea wi1ttJi|:. CARNATIONS 20.000 fine, strong plants, from flats, ready to plant, now hardened off outside : Queen Louise. $20.00 per 1000 ; Joost. J15.00 per 1000; Prosperity. $2.00 per 100. 100 or over at lOro rates. Cash, please, or O. O. D. BENJ. CONNELL, West Grove, Pa. Mention The FloflBta* Exchange when wrttlng- Carnalions F. DORMER £• »ONS CO. LA rAVCTTE, IND. Meptlon tlic rloristi' BxdiaDgs when wrttlng. Field-Grown Carnations Ready July 1, or any let size 2dslz time wanted. Per 100 100 The Queen, the only white $6.00 $6.00 White Lawson 10.00 8.00 Bed Lawson 10.00 8.0) Pink Lawson 8.00 6.00 Samples free, via express. Cash plBase. HENRY EICHHOLZ, WAYNESBORO, PA. Heotloo the FlorlBts* Exchange when writing. Tie Lenis eoiseivaioiies MARLBORO, MASS. W. L. LEWIS, Carnation Specialist Mention the Florliti' Eichanfe when wrttlnc. A. B. DAVIS & SON PLRCELLVILLE, VA. Mention The Florlsti' Exchange when writing. MODEL EXTENSION Carnation Supports ALSO Wire Rose Stakes and Tyln^ Wire I60E BROS. 226 N".rth Vtrst. Brooklyn, N.Y. The Beautiful Pink Carnation CANDACE Dissemination 1906, $2.00 per doz. , 912.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Earlr— commercial. Indianapolis Flower and Plant Co. and John Hartje, Indianapolis Ind. McDtlon the FlorlBta' Erchanjfe when writloit. E.O.HILLCO. Wholesale Florists RICMMOIND, IIND. Mention The Florists' Exchanpe when writing. J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO. JOLIET, ILI^ Carnations Our Specialty Mention the norlsts' areluMce wh«« WTltiii«- 150,000 Field-Grovn CARNATIONS We are now booking orders for same. S. J. REUTER, Westerly. R. I. Mention the Florists' Bxc1i«bs« whea wrtttnc J2 The Plorists' Exchange FOUNDED IN 1888 A IWeekly Medium of Interchange (or Florists, Nurserymen Seedsmen and the Trade in general Exclusively a Trade Paper. Entered at New York Post Ottee as Second Class Matter PubUshed EVERY SATURDAY by A. T. DE LA MARE PTG. AND PUB. CO. LTD. 2, 4, 6 and 8 Duane Street, p. O. Box 1 6Q7 . IVI r Ul V f^ Q K Telephooe 3765 John. 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This week's index will be foDnd on page 9. Index to Tolume XIX accompanies this Issne. News of the Week in Brief. A growers' association is in course of organization at San Francisco, Cal. A hail storm strucl? Cherolcee, la., on June 18, break- ing considerable greenhouse glass. The Cleveland Ohio Landscape Company has filed a deed of assignment in the insolvency court. The new rose Richmond is making splendid growth with several Chicago growers who have planted it in quantity. Wm. Elliott & Sons, seedsmen and plant auctioneers, New York, have removed to their new quarters, at 201 Fulton street. Large tracts of land have been purchased In the San Fernando valley of California, to be devoted to bean grov/ing. The plant auction sales in New York closed this week. The season, speaking generally, has been a satisfactory one. Space in the S. A. F. O. H. Trade Exhibit halls Is being rapidly spoken for. Intending exhibitors should make a note of this. The Pittsburg Florists' Club will hold its annual out- ing on Wednesday, July 12. The Boston Gardeners and Florists' Club holds its annual picnic, Tuesday, July 25. Rain storms at Grand Rapids, Mich., last week, caused much damage to carnation plants in the field, by flooding. In that locality stem rot is very preva- lent this year on the carnation G. H. Crane. A. C. Nellis, seedsman, New York, who supplied the Government with seeds for the free distribution of 1902-3, has again written President Roosevelt request- ing an investigation of the Bureau of Plant Indus- try regarding his disallowed claim of $18,000. In order to confer the greatest good on the greatest number, the Florists' Exchange will. In future, go to press a little earlier in the week than has hitherto been the custom. Subscribers within one thousand miles of New York should now receive their copy of this paper on the Saturday morning. In case of fail- ure of receipt before noon of Saturday, subscribers will oblige us by promptly reporting same. Among the mail damaged in the wreck of the "20th Century Limited" train, on the Lake Shore & Michi- gan Southern R. R., that occurred at Mentor, O., Wednesday, June 21. 190B, was the news letter of our Chicago correspondent, a fact which explains the non-appearance of any contribution from that city in our last week's issue. Charred portions of the let- ter have recently been sent us by the postal authori- ties. Should the existence of other letters meeting a similar fate from any of our Western subscribers or advertisers, be brought to our notice, the genders, If known, will be duly notified. The S. A. F. O. H. Membership. The recent statement in our columns that one State Horticultural Society (the Minnesota) had a total membership of 1,832, set us to inquiring how that figure compares with the total membership of our own na- tional society, which draws its clientele from all parts of the country. We give below the membership of the S. A. F. O. H. by States, and, although the comparison with the Minnesota society's excellent showing may hardly be a fair one, inasmuch as the conditions sur- rounding that society may differ considerably from those attending the S. A. F. O. H., yet the figures we present will, we think, be informative. The 1904 report of the S. A. F. gives the following list of members by States: Alabama 7 New Hampshire 5 California 6 New Jersey 31 Colorado 10 New York !ll36 Connecticut 23 North Carolina 9 District of Columbia... 21 Ohio .... 70 Delaware 1 Oklahoma '.'.'.'. 2 Florida 6 Oregoh 1 Georgia 7 Pennsylvania 106 Illinois 113 Rhode Island 11 Indiana 28 South Carolina 6 Iowa 23 South Daliota 1 Kansas 6 Tennessee 2 Kentucky 12 Texas 4 Louisiana 8 Virginia '.[ B Maine 2 West Virginia 2 Maryland 13 Wisconsin 41 Massachusetts 47 Ontario 4 Michigan 48 Manitoba 2 Minnesota 17 Missouri 64 Total, including life Nebraska 2 members 889 These figures provide some food for thought. The total membership is scarcely, we think, the most gratifying one that could be looked for or expected at the end of almost twenty-one years of the S. A. F.'s existence, in view of the great number of those now actively engaged in or otherwise interested in the industry. Are those intrusted with the task working along the right lines in building up the S. A. F. member- ship? Is the society itself, in holding on to the tra- ditions and methods of almost a quarter of a century ago, doing its own part, in the most progressive and satisfactory manner, for and on behalf of the busi- ness It champions? Since its inception, changes have occurred that have to a greater or less degree robbed the S. A. F. of a part of its former usefulness and potency, particu- larly in the matter of essay reading. Mostly all sub- jects worthy of being treated upon in a paper, or essay, are now thoroughly discussed in the columns of the respective trade Journals. Does the national society show wisdom in holding on to procedure, which can at the most but supplement, if it do that, what already has been originated and most fully elaborated? Then, again, organizations devoted to special plants have cut into a great deal of the work which the S. A. F. formerly performed. Should the society not devote more time to a consid- eration of matters of a purely direct business nature, such as, for instance, the cost of production, methods of marketing, advertising, regulation of prices, com- petition from sources that may be regarded as out- side those directly in the trade, wages, hours of la- bor, local combinations to maintain values, and such like? To many the cost of production of a plant is an unknown quantity, and the means of arriving at same as obscure as the midnight darkness. A knowl- edge of how to ascertain what it costs to grow a plant, would provide a means of better getting at its selling price, and this alone would help swell the balance on the right side of the ledger if the grower is anything at all of a business man. These are only a few subjects of trade import that occur to us at the moment. Many others, doubtless, will suggest themselves to those who give the matter some thought. We are of opinion, too, that the exigencies of the business have reached beyond the stage when one convention a year can properly care for and handle them. Work w^hich committees are appointed to carry out is generally considered of vital trade in- terest and benefit, yet one whole year is lost before any report of progress made, or of business carried by a committee to a successful conclusion, is forth- coming. Is It necessary that this unsatisfactory con- dition be allowed to persist? Modern trade demands require speedy attention, if any benefit is to result from their consideration. By existing S. A. F. methods that attention is not, we think, afforded. Until the national organization, in its wisdom, sees fit to change practices which are worn out, we should like to see our florists' clubs recognized as auxiliaries of the S. A. F. under a working plan that would be acceptable to the former; take up and bring to a head throughout the year the suggestions for bet- terment inaugurated by the S. A. F. for and on be- half of that body, so that whatever is beneficial may the sooner be put in active operation. For we should and do naturally look for the greater wisdom to ema- nate from the national convention where subjects that make for the general welfare of the business are originated; and these subsequently discussed and carried out by local associations would still, in their culmination, tend to the object aimed at. And in the doing of this work, local affairs need not and would not suffer. Meantime, we respectfully submit, for the consid- eration of those In authority In our national body, the following remarks recently uttered by President Hadley, of Yale, which seem to us to have a special significance and direct application to the point un- der discussion: "The sleep of conventionality is of all slumbers the most fatal. Life is progress— perpetual adaptation to new conditions. The self-satisfaction which leads a man (or an association) to be content with the old is the beginning of death. The apparent excellence of a result actually attained, the mistakes and errors involved in imperfect efforts to advance to better re- sults, must not be allowed to obscure our view of this truth." Injurious Scale Insects. Bulletin 151, June, 1905, of the Connecticut Agricul- tural Experiment Station, New Haven, Conn., pre- pared by Professor W. E. Britton, Is devoted to the chief injurious scale insects of Connecticut. A large number of those pests is figured and described. Among the unarmored, or soft scale, insects is the gi-eenhouse orthezia (Orthezia insignis Dougl). This insect is not fixed, but crawls about like the mealy bugs. Full- grown specimens are about 1.5 mm. long. It attacks a great variety of greenhouse plants, lantana and coleus being favorites. The treatment used against mealy bugs is advised against this insect. All breed continuously in greenhouses, and there are probably many generations each year. The euonymus scale (Chionaspis euonymi Comst) was found in Hartford on Euonymus radlcans grow- ing along a brick wall. The wall was covered with canvas, and the plants fumigated with hydrocyanic acid gas. The euonymus scale resembles the scurfy scale, but the females are somewhat smaller and darker in color. It passes the Winter in the egg stage, and the different species of euonymus and the orange are attacked. A large white scale (Aulacaspis rosae Bouche) is sometimes seen on rose bushes, raspberry or black- berry canes, especially where growing in crowded rows or clumps. The female is nearly circular, 2.5 mm. in diameter. The male is much smaller, long and narrow, with thre parallel ridges running lengthwise of the shell. Professor John B. Smith, of New Jersey, has studied this scale recently, and finds that ali stages from the egg to the mature female occur at the same time during the Winter and throughout the season. Probably there are but three complete broods, but these overlap so that breeding is almost con- tinuous. As all stages of the insect occur at the same time, remedial treatment is somewhat difllcuU, as the eggs are usually not killed by sprays, and sometimes survive even fumigation. The worst infested canes .should be cut out and burned. Kerosene emulsion or soap and water should be used as a Summer spray, and the lime and sulphur mixture may be applied to the dormant plants In Winter. The white or oleander scale (Aspidlotus hederae Vail) is a pest of greenhouses, where it attacks oleander croton. ivy, palms, camellia and many other plants! It is nearly circular in shape, and white or light grey in color, making it conspicuous on the green leaves and stems. It probably breeds continuously in green- houses. Fumigating the house with hvdrocyanic acid gas, spraying the infested plants with either whale oil or common .soap (1 pound in 8 gallons of water) are the remedies for thi.= scale. Rubber plants, orange, palms, camellias and ole- ander In greenhouses are often infested by a small dark-colored, circular scale, fig scale— Chrysom- phalus aonidum Linn (ficus Ash), which stands out prominently from the surface of the leaves. In fact it Is almost conical In shape, reddish brown or nearl.v black, with an orange apex. Presumably it continues to breed throughout the year under glass, and con- tinued spraying is necessary to keep it in check Morgan's scale (Chrysomphalus dictyospermi Morg ) IS a serious pest of palms In some parts of the state. It IS of about the same color as the preceding species, but is flatter, and projects only slightly from the leaf. H. E. Hodgkiss studied this scale at the Massachusetts Agricultural College, and found that several generations are produced each year, but these overlap so as to become indistinct. The females bring forth living young, are parthenogenetic, and males are unknown. Fumigating the house with hydrocyanic acid gas, using 7.5 grams potassium, cyanide for each 100 cubic feet of space, for 40 min- utes, after dark, with the plants free from moisture is the treatment advised by Mr. Hodgkiss after mak- ing many experiments. It is probably a safe remedy for nearly all of the greenhouse scales. The thread scale (Ischnaspis longirostrls Sign) i = a long narrow black scale attacking palms, pandanus and many other plants in greenhouses. It has been taken in Connecticut only at one greenhouse in New Haven, where it was quite abundant. Little is known of Its life history, and the male is unknown The female shell is from 2 to 3 mm. long, and about eight times as long as broad, and more or less curved The professor has had no experience in combating this scale, but says the same treatment used for other greenhouse scales will doubtless hold it in check The chaff scale (Parlatoria pergandii Comstock) is common on various greenhouse plants, especially or.ange and lemon. It is oval in shape, with the molted skin at one end, and is light yellow in color. It is usually found in clusters. The common sprays used for greenhouse scales seem to be effective against this species. Jul; 1, 1906 The Plorists' Exchange J3 Any person desiring information through the mediam of the Question Box should send his full nanje and address, not necessarily for publica- tion, but as an evidence of good faith. We pay no attention to anonymous oommunications. Heating. (195) We have torn out our hot water heating apparatus in our green- houses aiKl will substitute steam heat. Can you give us an idea what horse- power boiler it will take to heat ap- proximately 40,000 square feet under glass? In this latitude the thermom- eter only reaches zero about once in 20 years. Occasionally it might reg- ister three below zero. N. C. J. VAN L. — You do not mention the tempera- ture you desire in the greenhouses. Assuming the outside at 10 degrees above zero for your locality and that the 40,000 square feet of land is cov- ered by, say, 53,000 square feet of glass, we would advise an SO horse- power boiler to obtain satisfacjtory and economical working. The above will have ample capacity for main- taining a temperature of 60 degrees inside, if the houses are piped with sufficient heating surface. If it is your intention to pipe and heat the houses on the basis of meeting the extreme temperature you mention (3 degrees below zero), we would advise a boiler of 100 horsepower. U. G. SCOLLAT. For a greenhouse 20x50 feet, how- many feet of 2-inch pipe will be need- ed; side walls 5 feet high — three feet of stone and two of glass: stone is banked up with dirt? For a house of this description, what height from ground to ridge will be required? I have ordered bars cut 12 feet long. How shall I get pitch for the roof? HORTICO. — Tou do not state the temperature that you desire to maintain, but as- suming 65 degrees and zero outside, I would suggest that you place in this house 14 lines of 2-inch wrought iron pipe. Get a boiler of about 700 square feet capacity, and you will have a good-running job. Hot water heating is, of course, in this particular in- stance understood. The height will be about 11 feet S inches. This will be necessary, as j'ou have the bars cut to 12 feet. The pitch in your case is set- tled— you have the bars, and your height, which governs the pitch, can not be changed. It is about right, however. IT. g. SCOLLAT. Greenhouse Glass. (196) Kindly ad\ise me as to whether Vt-inch thick roofing glass would be suitable for a greenhouse in this climate to grow a general assort- ment of plants (except roses). By roofing glass I mean partially rough translucent glass such as is commonly used in skylights. W, W. C. Miss. — The glass you refer to would not be suitable for a greenhouse for grow- ing an assortment of plants. Clear glass would be the proper thing for your purpose. The other glass is bet- ter adapted to the growing of palms, ferns, etc. U. G. SCOLLAT. Rubus Canadensis. (197) I send you sample of a Rubus canadensis that I have had for the last four years. What is your opinion of it? Is it in the trade already? What is the best way to propagate it, and at what time of the year? B. R. —The leaves of the rubus do not strike us as being very pretty. They look much as worm-eaten leaves often do. Still, when seen on the bu.shes they may appear in a more favorable liglit. All of the rubus family are easily propagated from pieces of roots cut to an inch or two in length and set out In the open ground in early Spring. Whether this, oi- any other particular leaf f<»rm, would come true from root ruttfngs, I cannot say, but 1 should look for ihem to do so. Some few plants could be had by layering the shoots. JOSEPH MEEHAN. Grub of May Beetle. (198) What is the best way to de- stroy the grubs coming from the May beetle? 1 have a pile of manure and it is really full of this pest. The man- ure is one year old. E. R. — There seems no practicable way of destroying the grubs of the May beetle in the soil. An application of soot is said to do it: so is nitrate of soda. If you spread the manure broadcast, but few grubs would survive the exposure. J. M. Buxus ThymUoUa. (199) Kindly give us particulars and description, hardiness, etc.. of Buxus thymifolia. B. T. — Of the many varieties of buxus in cultivation here, thymifolia has not come under observation. Conforming to its name it should be a s,mall leaved variety, and these sorts are usually of comparatively slow growth and hardy. All box varieties are hardy at Phila- delphia. Those that grow fast and make long, slender growth, such as arborescens, have been known to be hurt in severe Winters, but such dam- age rarely occurs. JOSEPH MEEHAN. Rhododendron Michael Waterer. (200) We should like to know If rhododendrons of the variety Michael Waterer are hardy In New Jersey and in the neighborhood of Philadelphia? B. T. —Michael Waterer rhododendron gets hurt in some Winters, in others, not. A good deal depends on the situation it occupies. It is as hardy as many others, sold as hardy; and even al- most the very hardiest will be hurt occasionally. Given shade, moisture and some protection from wind, Michael Waterer does fairly well. JOSEPH MEEHAN. W. H. GreneU. W. H. GreneU, president-elect of the American Seed Trade Association, whose portrait we present on page 5 of this week's issue, has been in the seed trade for over 30 years. He start- ed in business in 1873 at Pierrepont Manor, N. T.. and in 1895 established a branch at Saginaw, Mich., which is his main office. Business has increased from year to year until he is now growing in sixteen counties in Michi- gan. For the better accommodation of farmers he has erected smaller warehouses at different points, besides his main warehouses at Saginaw. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. W. ^V. THOMAS, Anna, ni.— Wholesale Price List of Strawberry Plants and Fruit Trees. HUBERT & CO., Guernsey and Jersey, Channel Islands (Nicholas Le Page, Mount Vernon, N. Y.).— Trade Catalogue of Bulbs for Florists and Dealers. Nar- cissus and Daffodils, Specialties. H. H. BERGER & CO.. New York.— Price List of Forcing Bulbs, Plants, Seeds. Japanese Plants and Trees, Palms, Fern Balls, etc.. with an interesting list of novelties. The Japanese peonies are listed by numbers, with full descriptions as to color, etc. Illustrated. BUSINESS DIFHCULTIES. CLEVELAND, O. — The Cleveland Landscape Company has filed a deed of assignment in the insolvency court. Poor liusiness is given as the reason for the failure. The assets are scheduled at $3,500 and the liabilities at $7,000. Chas. L. Peck is the assignee. Theodore Wirth, superintendent of the Hartford fConn.) parks, has been elected president of the American Association of Park Superintendents ; and John W. Duncan, I^oston, Mass.. secretary and treasurer. The latter offices have been merged. The annual dues have been increased to $5. Must of the carnation growers are now busy planting. Some may have planted a hou.se or two earlier, but this is the beginning of the real housing period. For indoor culture some growers plant in May. and even earlier; but I do not advise such early planting. It the old plants are given proper atten- tion, they will yield good returns un- til the middle of June and the first part of July; and it will benefit the young stock to shift it into 3',4 and some of the largest into 4 inch pots about April or May, plunging them in frames out- side where they will get all the air and sunshine possible. Then, if not over-watered, the growth will be fine and healthy, and upon examination the soil will be found full of vigorous, white roots. Just waiting a chance to get into the fresh soil on the benches. Plants treated in this way have had practically the benefit of being planted in the field without sustaining any of the checks due to planting and trans- planting. As soon as the benches are emptied, clean them off and. give them a good coating of whitewash. We use a twelve gallon force pump that has a frame and wheel, and this enables us to run it on the benches. Just like a wheelbarrow. One of these pumps will soon save labor enough to pay for it- self. After applying the whitewash, fill the benches with soil. Do not leave them exposed to the action of the sun and air for a week or two if you want the benches to last as long as possible. When filling them, firm the soil along the edges. Give the plants six inches of good rich soil. I cannot see where anything is gained by planting carna- tions in two or three inches of soil, unless the latter is at an exorbitant price. Send a careful man Into the field to lift the plants, and leave a nice lump of soil on them. Care should be taken when planting to see that the plants are not set too deep. Deep planting Is the cause of a great deal of stem rot. Water at the base of each plant and give frequent sprayings until the plants take hold of the soil. Keep the soil moist on top by heavy sprayings: but continue to water at the base of the plants for a few weeks to prevent the soil becoming sour, and to en- cour.Tge root action. Keep the ventila- tors open day and night except during storms. See that the topping Is at- tended to; nothing is gained by letting the plants come Into bloom too early. Do not neglect topping those plants that are still in the field. Go over them once a week, and top only those that need It. Let the shoots get long enough so that there is plenty of room between the joints: then take the shoot between the forefinger and thumb and break it off; do not pull it out. It Is not necessary to use a knife In topping carnations; one can get Just as good shaped plants, that will produce as many high-grade flowers, by breaking off the tops, as by using a knife; be- sides, the use of a knife takes more time, without giving any better results. Do not go into the field In the mid- dle of a hot afternoon to top carna- tion plants and expect them to snap off easily; morning is the best time to do the topping, as then the plants are brittle. Stock that Is planted from pots does not require any shade, while that taken in from the field should be given a light shading until it has recovered from the check caused by transplanting, then the shade should be removed, as it Is apt to cause the plants to make a soft growth. As soon as a house is planted, have It cleaned out thor- oughly under the benches, etc.; and keep it clean. Do not allow any rub- bish to accumulate under the benches at any time during the season. Eight inches apart in the row and the rows 12 inches apart will be about the right distance to plant good-sized plants of most varieties. Sorts that do not make as much grass should be planted closer, and will give equally good results. G. W. FRENCH. CANADIAN NEWS MONTREAL.— Florists and growers of bedding plants have no fault to find with the way this line sold this season. C}rowers are sold out clean, and all say they did a larger business than last year. The sale of cut flowers has kept up well, with perhaps the excep- tion of roses. Peonies are now to be had in quantity, of splendid quality, and sell at from 50 cents to $1 per dozen. The larger number of June wed- dings necessitated the use of a con- siderable quantity of flowers, yet there were no floral decorations that deserve special mention. The school closings of last week used up all carnations in sight. On the whole, business has been satisfactory for the month, but we ex- pect July and August to be very dull. But the month of August won't be really dull, for the Canadian florists will be here in full force fur the conven- tion. We expect the largest attendance yet. and a larger number of the ladies present than ever before. Our friends are expected to come and stay with us at least four days— two days for unin- terrupted business and two days, which will be little enough, to see Montreal and its beautiful suburbs. Needless to say, visitors from across the line will be doubly welcome. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hopton will sail for England on July 7, by the s.s. Vic- torian; they will be absent about eight weeks. Bertie Graves has been laid up for some three weeks with a sore hand. The sympathy of all in the trade went out to Mr. and Mrs. C. Campbell in the loss of their oldest daughter, Mrs. Montgomery, who was only married a short time. Mrs. Montgomery spent several years in charge of her father's store, where her genial nature and un- varying kindness endeared her to all who knew her. All the florists of the city sent beautiful floral designs to the funeral. w. C. H. TORONTO.— John H. Dunlop is building a new block of houses on the King Construction Company's latest plans. Mr. Dunlop has been very suc- cessful with the rose Mme. Abel Cha- tenay. T. M. SMITH'S GROVE, KT.— George B. Moulder, who has for the past three years been florist for the L. & N. rail- road, has accepted the floral and park superlntendency from the Illinois Cen- tral railroad. His work will cover the Illinois Central system, and his head- quarters will be In Chicago. D. Kln- cheloe. of this place, has been ap- pointed by the L. & N. to succeed Mr. Moulder. WASHINGTON, D. C— The regular monthly meeting of the Florists' Club, which falls on July 4. will be held July 3. at Gude's store on F street. N. W.. when every member is expected to be present. The space In the exhibition halls Is being rapidly spoken for. so that Intending exhibitors would do well to make their applications for space without delay. Mc. JERSEY CITY. N. J.— Florist Ripp. of Communlpaw avenue, is having plans prepared by his son. Frederick Ripp. for a two-family frame house to be erected on Harmon street, south of Grand street. The house will have all modern Improvements. WFST COLLINGSWOOD. N. J.— Joseph Wenner. an employee of Florist Zimmer here, was struck by an exptess train, and Instantly killed while at- tempting to cross the railroad tracks on the morning of June 20. McKEESPORT. PA.— Thieves en- tered the greenhouses of Orth & Co.. on the night of June 20. and stole a lot of plants and flowers. GREENWICH. CONN. — Alexander Mead, who has been very sick the past Winter. Is recuperating, with his wife. in the White Mountains, and will re- main there most of the Summer. SHELBYVILLE. ILL.— Mrs. M. S. Martin is disposing of her business. It having outgrown her physical abil- ity to attend to It. 14 The Florists' Bxchange CLUB AND SOCIETY DOINGS NEW ORLEANS (LA.) HORTICULTURAL SOCI- KTT. — Harry Papworth presided at a meeting of this society held June 15 in Kolb's Hotel in St. Charles street. All arrangements for the annual outing of the society have been completed. This much was reported by the committee having the affair in charge. The steamer Grand Isle has been chartered to take the members and their guests to Grand Isle, leaving New Orleans Saturday. July 8, and returning Monday, July 10. The Crop Pest Commission at Shreveport sent the society a communication requesting its co-operation in the work of destroying insect pests in horticultural and forestry stock. The commission was invited to convene with the society at its annual meeting, the third Thursday in July. CALIFORNIA STATE FLORAL SOCIETY.— A Fall exhibition, under the auspices of the California State Floral Society, will be held in the Grand Nave of the Ferry Building during the latter part of October, 1905. The committee in charge invites the co-operation of the members of the Floral Society and of all grow- ers and dealers in the State of California in order that this show of Fall flowers shall be one of rare beauty, excelling in variety and arrangement any that has heretofore been held by the society. The exhibition will include roses, chrysanthemums, dahlias and car- nations, field-grown and those grown under glass, also all other flowers of the season. The gold and silver medals of the society, together with special cash Winter," Thos. McHugh. gardener to Forest and Stream Club. Dorval, P. Q.: essay, "How to Keep Grounds At- tractive In Summer," R. Burrows, gardener to R. B. Angus. Esq., St. Anne de Bellfevue, P. Q.; question box. Wednesday. August 9. 1905. Third .session, 10 a. m. — A review of roses and carnations to present date and their special requirements. J. H. DOnlop. Toronto, Ont.: ques- tion, "What is the Best Way to Grow Nephrolepis?" dis- cussion opened by J. Bennett. I^achine, P. Q. ; essay. "Violets." F. L. Girdwood. Montreal, P. Q. ; choice of place for next meeting; question box. Wednesday afternoon. — Visiting local establishments. Wednesday. August 9, 1905. Fourth session. 7:30 p. m. — Unfinished business; essay, "Fertilizers for Green- house Purposes." Wm. Downing. Brampton. Ont.; ques- tion. "Is Co-operation Practical in the Florists' Busi- ness?" discussion opened by J. McKenna. Cote des Neiges. P. Q. ; election of officers; final committee re- ports. Thursday. August 10. — Guests of the city of Montreal; C. H. A. banquet in the evening. Friday. A.ugust 11. — Guests of the ^Tontreal Gardeners' and Florists' Club. A visit to St. Anno de Belle^■ue and other places in the vicinity of Montreal. The club hopes that as many as possible will stay over for tliis day's outing. Some beautiful plates will be visited. Rose Show at Boston. The rose and strawberry exhibition of the Massa- chusetts Horticultural Society, unlike mqny of the recent shows, did not quite come up to expectations. This undoubtedly was on account of the severe rains which have been soaking Eastern Massachusetts for the past ten days. There was a fine appearance in the main hall, however, where the exhibition was held, CONSIGHMENT OF CATTLEYA SCBROEDER-^, RECEIVED BY LAGER & HURRELL, SUMMIT, N. J., JURE 17, 1905 awards, \vill be offered as premiums. A complete premium list, giving coiTect dates, rules and regu- lations, which shall govern this flower show, will be ready for distribution about August 1, 1905. MRS. J. R. MARTIN, General Director. Canadian Horticultural Association. The official program for the convention to be held at Montreal, August S, 9, 10 and 11 next, has been issued. If any member of the C. H. A., or of the trade in Canada has been inadvertently omitted, a copy will be forwarded him by the Secretary (A. H. Kwing, Woodstock, Ont.,) on receipt of post card. Trans- portation will be on the certificate plan — full fare going, one-third fare return, if fifty or more delegates hoTd certificates, two- thirds fare if less than fifty. Railways only; boats don't count. The following program will be presented: Tuesday. August S, 1^05. Opening session 2 p. m.. Natural History Hall, University street. — Address of wel- come, the Mayor of Montreal: response. Wm. Ganunage. London. Ont.; president's address. Greo. Robinson, Outre- mont, P. Q.; reports of secretary, treasurer, standing committees and special committees; report of trade ex- hibit judges; minutes of last convention; discussion of president's address: question box. Trade exhibit must be staged before 11 a. m. of Aug- \ist 8, when judging will begin. The local committee will give exhibits from a distance ever>' attention. Address communications to Geo. Robinson. Outremont, Montreal, P. Q. Certificates of merit, diplomas and honomblc mentions will be given to worthy exhibits. Second session. 7 :30 p. m. — A lecture, "Park Design." ■llustrated. Frederick G. Todd, landscape architect. Mon- treal; essay. "How to Keep a Greenhouse Attractive in and some blooms of fine quality were shown. An interesting exhibit was the collection of water lilies from Henry A. Dreer. Riverton, N. J., also that from the Harvard Botanical Gardens. The Dreer collection contained some fine flowers, including the variety Pennsylvania of an excellent blue color. A rare flower also was that of Victoria regia variety Trickeri, which unfortunately got damaged in transit and did not show to advantage. The Blue Hills Nurseries ex- hibited a fine collection of herbaceous plants, among which were noticed Lilium tenuifolium and the rare Grayi, Campanula glomerata dahurica. Campanula van Houttei and Campanula latifolia macrantha., Digitalis laciniata, Spigelia marilandica, and the beautiful Hemerocallis aurantiaca major. Frederick J. Rea and Henry A. Dreer also had small exhibits of herbaceous perennials. M. H. Walsh, of Woods Hole, had quite an exhibit of his new Rose Lady Gay. which is always pleasing wherever .seen. A rare plant was exhibited by the Harvard Botanical Gar- dens— rosa viridifiora, a rose with green flowers from the South, but valuable only as a species. To return to the roses; the class of 100 bottles, for which five prizes wei'e offered, called out quite a com- petition. The prize winners were: First, Miss S. B. Fay; second. Mrs. E. M. Gill; third, W. J. Clem- son ; fourth. Estate of John Chaffin ; fifth, E. L. Dewis. In the class for twenty-four distinct varieties Miss S. B. Fay was both first and second, and W. J. Clemson third. Other exhibitors in the rose classes were: Mrs. C. C. Converse. Mrs. L. Leland, A. F. Esta- brook and Mrs. Henry L. Foote, who made a fine dis- play of tea and hybrid tea roses from out-of-doors. Wm. Whitman and W. C. Winter were the winners of the prizes for sweet william. and E. J. Shaylor and T. C. Thurlow each made a display of peonies, which is a specialty with both of these growers. J. W, Howard exhibited a vase of Salvia sclarea, of a dark purple color which is said to be valuable as a bedder. The exhibits of strawberries were very fine, indeed, the baskets of Marshall, which took the first prize, being exceptionally fine and showed that this variety was yet the leader when a fruit is wanted and quality considered. The vegetable display was also good, although there does not seem to be so much com- petition in these classes as formerly. The displays of native plants are always interesting; Miss Isabella C. Shattuck and Mrs. Arthur Clark were the exhibitors on Saturday. JOHN W. DUNCAN. Our London Letter. BY A. HKMSIjEY. NTCOTIANA SANDERAE.— Messrs. Sander & Son have been showing hybrids in various shades of color, from white up to deep purple blue. These are hound to become popular, and by careful selection they may be still further improved. But as they are annuals and seed freely they will not sustain much value commercially, unless it is for the improved varieties which may occur from year to year. ABOUT ROSES.— David Harum, a hybrid tea. is one of the best roses I have seen this season. It was well shown by Messrs. L.. Paul & Son, of Cheshunt. at the Temple, and again a week later at the Royal Botanic, and gained certificates of merit on each occa- sion. The flowers are large, globular and full, of a pretty shade of pink, with a pale shading and are produced on strong, stiff stems. Lady Gay, which was so well illustrated in your i.ssue of March 25, was well shown at the R, H. S. and the Botanic by Messrs. W. Paul & Son, Waltham Cross, and gained first-class certificates. It is evi- dently a valuable addition to the Rambler roses. Debutante has also been well shown, and Mr. Walsh IS to be congratulated and thanked for giving us such useful varieties. NEW SWEET PEAS.— It is yet early in the sea- son, but we already have seen some good new varie- ties of these. E. J. Castle, which comes from the raiser of Gladys Unwin, is a most promising variety. The flowers are of great size, with a broad standard, and of a rich deep rose with a cerise shade. It is another seedling from Prima Donna, and received a certificate of merit at the Royal Botanic Society's show on June 7. George Herbert is another fine variety of the same parentage, but of a deeper and different shade of color; it was raised by Mr. C. W. Breadmore. of Winchester, who is giving special at- tention to raising new varieties. It is worthy of note that Gladys Unwin. which failed to gain any distinc- tion from the specialists last year, is coming very good this season and does not vary in color, which is the fault with Countess Spencer. CET-OSIA PTRAMIDALIS.— When calling on Messrs. Clibran & Sons, of Altrincham. recently. T found they were growing this useful plant in large quantities, and had the very best strain both of the crimson and the yellow varieties. This plant should he useful for bedding out in America, as it stands the sun well. Last season I saw it in the London parks, where it was doing remarkably well. I also saw some fine plants in private gardens. As a pot plant there are few things which last so well. For bedding purposes the chief point is to get the plants forward in pots early in the Spring. The seed should be sown early in February. For pot culture there are two methods of treating the plants: they may be kept in the small pots until the flowers show, and will then make neat plants for the ordinary market size pots (5 inch); or, potted on and grown freely from Ihe start, they will make fine pyramidal plants from 3 to 3 feet high, or may grow even taller than this. During the early part of the season, they do best in heat, but later on a cool house, where they are well exposed to the sun will suit them. Their greatest enemy is red spider. Keep this off, and give plenty of manure after they begin to flower, and large heads of the feathery plumes will develop. The best varie- ties do not produce much seed, but a few true fiowers will be found among the plumose growth, and it is from these that the best seed for the next year's stock will be had. Cattleya Schroederae. Editor Florists' Exchange: We mail you under separate cover a photograph (herewith reproduced) we had taken on June 17 of a consignment of some 60 cases of Cattleya Schroederse. The shipment is most remarkable in view of the fact that this particular cattleya is next to impossible to obtain in any quantity, a few cases at most reaching the United States or Europe, and then in a battered and broken up condition. This shipment, however, after being in the boxes for saven months (and we had good reason to believe everything dead) arrived in perfect condition, every plant in the whole ship- ment having held its leaves, and not over ten plants dead in the total shipment. LAGER & HURRELL. Summit, N. J, July 1, 190B The Plorists' Exchange 15 Herbaceous Calceolarias. (lit'&d hy President JJeeretiiuos before ifie Morris Counf.r tiardeaers and Florists' Society, June 14, 1905). Herbaceous calceolarias when well grown take a fiiremost position among decorative flowering plants, .luring the months ot April and May. The wondertul markings and vivid colors, to be seen In a collection NEW HYBRID CALCEOLARIA Ezhibitad at Temple Show, London, England of these plants, at once attract attention, and there is no reason why they should not be much more gen- erally grown, especially in private gardens, than is now the case. I purpose in the following few lines to give a short outline of their cultivation that will be likely to lead to success. First, a packet of seed must be obtained from a reliable source, and the latter end of July Is a good time to sow It. Procure some pots or pans, that are thoroughly clean, which must be well drained and filled with a light sandy soil: also see that the surfaci- is iiuite level. Water well before sowing, and, on account of the very minute size of the seed, it is host not to cover it at all with soil, simply scattering it evenly over the surface. When sown, place the pans in a cool, shady place in the greenhouse and cover with a sheet of glass. The seed should not require watering until it is up. but if it should get anything like dry, of course it must be watered, and the best way to do this is to hold the seed pan in a pail of water and allow it to soak through from the bottom rather than to water overhead at this stage. As soon as it is pos- sible to handle the seedlings, with a piece of pointed stick, they should be pricked oft into five-inch pots, a ■ouple of dozen or so in a pot. using the same kind of light, sandy mixture as before, and watering with a very fine rose. It is aUvays advisable to prick off about double the number it is intended to grow, as these youiig plants are very liable to damp off. This damping is, I consider, one of the greatest difficulties the cultivator has to contend with, and this is the rea- son I prefer to prick them off into comparatively small pots rather than boxes. You get more chances, for if a box once starts to damp they take a lot of stopping and you likely lose the entire box. If the grower can keep the young seedlings Just moving and healthy until the cooler nights of late September and October he will have made a good start. When the plants are large enough and nicely rooted Ihey should be transferred singly to the smallest size pots, still using a light, sandy soil. They must ahvays be placed in a shady position, on a moist bottom, and have a fine syringing overhead several times a day in hot, bright weather. A mean temperature of from 45 to 50 degrees from now on through the Winter will suit them admirably. As soon as the small pots are well filled with roots, shift to three-inch, and at this stage some well rotten cow manure in the proportion cif one-fifth may be mixed with the soil to advantage. Later pottings in January and February may be to six, eight and ten-inch pots for the more vigorous specimens. For the final potting, cow manure, well Totted, in the proportion of one-fourth, .and a good dusting of bone meal with the soil may be used. The worst pest to which these plants are subject Is green fly, which must be given no quarter. It is well to fumigate once a week or ten days, when no diffi- culty should then be experienced in keeping the plants quite dlean and healthy. The plants should never be crowded together after potting; always allow a good space between the pots for a circulation ot air. or the lower leaves will quickly damp. When the flower spikes appear they must be neatly staked out, and once commencing to bloom the collection will probably last in flower from six weeks to two months, delighting all who see them, and prov- ing a rich reward for the patient, painstaking, culti- vator. During the session of the Georgia legislature, which \^■ill assemble this week, an effort will be made to have an appropriation of $1,500 or $2,000 made hy the state to defray the expenses of the erection of a greenhouse on the capltol site. The movement has the endorsement of Governor Terrell, Agricullural Commissioner Stevens and Landscape Gardener Gil- lespie, who has charge of the capltol grounds, and it is believed the desired appropriation will be made. PEOBY MONS. JULES ELIE Grower, Cottage Gardens Co., Qaeens, N. Y. Photo by J. F. Johnston WINDOW GLASS.— The window glass manufac- turers held a meeting recently at Columbus, Ohio, and there was some talk ot a reduction in wages, amount- ing to from l.'i to 25 per cent., to enable manufacturers to compete with machine-made glass. The outcome I will be awaited with interest by consumers. The j demand from the hands of local jobbers continues light, and quotations are unchanged at 90 and 10 per I cent, discount on the usual sizes.— The Metal Worker. Mme. Calot Photos byj. F. Johnston Achillea PEONIES m THE COLLECTION OF COTTAGE j GARDEHS CO., QITEENS.'.N. Y. Mont Blanc 16 The Hlorists' Exchange C Rei^ lew d! tH marKet ) NEW TORK.^ — This week has seen a prcat improvement in the prices of cut flowers: roses and carnations particu- larly have advanced materially, ami other stock has been helped to a marked extent The genera! shortening up nf inside crops, together with the fact that commencement exercises created quite a demand for flowers, has been responsible for the upward trend of the market. It is all over now. however, and for some weeks from now on we may expect our usual Summer quietness. In the early part of the week some of the tea roses that happened to be free from mildew and of fair length of stem brought as high as Sc. each, and Amer- ican Beauty fetched $3 per dozen. Car- nations of a quality that was bringing but 30c. or 40c. per 100 a week ago sold easily at Jl and $1.50 per 100. and good white sorts went at $2 and $2.50. Lilies jumped to $5 and $6 per 100. and sweet Iieas went at 5c. per bunch and upward. There is a plentiful supply of outdoor stock, all of which cleaned up satisfac- torily. J. K. Allen has added Adiantum Croweanum to his list of specialties, and as this excellent maidenhair fern was disseminated some time ago by the orig- inator, Peter Crowe. Utica. N. T.. we may reasonably expect that this market will soon be supplied from many sources. Hitherto. John I. Raynor has been the sole distributor of this fern for New York. BOSTOJS'. — The past week's trade has seen a marked improvement over that of the week previous. Although prices have not been so large, still there has been a general cleaning up, and no great quan- tities have been left to rot in the ice- boxes of the flower markets and whole- salers. In some cases, however, prices are much better than a week ago; in tact, colored carnations have been sell- ing at double the figure of last week. But even that is no fancy price, although it compares favorably with the values in ' revious years at this season. A continued series of rain storms has destroyed many of the outdoor roses, which consequently has been favorable to better prices for those grown indoors. Outdoor roses, in fact, have been scarce, and General Jacqueminot, even with short stems, have sold fairly well. The latter rose may be quoted as selling at from $1 for the short stemmed up to $10 for the best long stemmed, of which very tew are to be had. Kaiserin Augusta Victoria and Souvenir du President Car- not are the two principal Summer roses in this market, and exceptionally good blooms may be had of these varieties. Liberty, too, is proving a popular fa- vorite; its color is always pleasing. Carnations, as mentioned, have dou- bled in price. This may be said of the colored kinds only, and some exceptiori- ally tine blooms of Harry Fenn and a few others have brought as high as $4. Peonies are said to be about past; one or two growers still have them in plenty yet, however, and as they have been largely used for decorative work the past week, prices have been fairly good, $6 and $8 being readily got for some of the varieties. Sweet peas are plentiful enough and have been selling rather better than a week ago. Lily of the valley always seems to continue popular. There is little demand for water lilies in Boston. Only one or two dealers handle them at all. J. W. D. PITTSBURG. — The last few week» in June were fairly good for the cut flower dealers. Weddings were in plenty, and school commencements demanded more flowers than last year. The stock of cut flowers is showing the effects of the hot spell of last week, and it is difficult to get good roses and carnations. Prices have held up pretty well. Swet peas were in good demand, particularly for commence- ment orders. The bedding plant dealers are still in the market. This week will about finish up the season's trade, as there is not very much stock left. The growers are busy cleaning up and planting out late stock. Carnations in the field are looking well, and some will be ready to lift very soon. E. C. R. WASHINGTON, D. C— Business up to last Wednesday was fairly good, but since then it has been very dull. The store men. from this time on. will devote their time to convention matters. The growers are emptying their houses and making necessary repairs, preparatory to replanting, which they hope to have com- pleted by the end of July, so that they will be at liberty to entertain our vis- itors in -August. The weather so far has been very pleasant, and Secretary Bis- set, who is in touch with the Weather Bureau, predicts a conl spell in the. early part of August. The stock_ on the mar ket this week was only medium; every- thing being off color more or less. The best American Beauty roses range from $2 to $3.50 per dozen. Bride. Bridesmaid. Golden Gate. Kaiserin Augusta Vic- toria. Meteor and Liberty from $1 to $1.25 per dozen for the best. Carna- tions brin.g 25c. to 50c.; gladioli 50c. to 75c. per dozen; sweet peas 10c. to 20c. per buncii; asparagus. $1.50 to $3 per 100 sprays. M. C. CHICAGO.— During the past week trade has been better than for some time past, due, in great measure, to commencement exercises. This branch of the business, however, has been curtailed 1o some ex- tent by the action of the School Board of Chicago prohibiting the sending of cut flowers to graduates. Shippi'ng trade was also acti^'e. Stock has shortened up con- siderably, and the average quality haa been better, owing to the cool weather that pre^-ailed dtiring the fore part of the week. The supply of American Beauty has lessened, and the quality has deterior- ated; the demand has not been heavy. Prices range from $4 to $32 per 100. ac- cording to quality. It has been impossible to get any great supply of Bride of extra quality; those of this grade coming in find ready sale. Bridesmaid, in most instances, are off color, and in consequence values are lower. Kaiserin Augusta Victoria are available in quantities and, In a number of instances, are substituted for Bride; where used, the former roses give good satisfaction. Liberty is again coming into crop, and some extra good ones are seen in several of the wholesale houses; a brisk demand exists for this fine rose, at prices that seem to make it a valuable one to grow— $4 to 116 per 100. Golden Gate is not very plentiful, and the qual- ity is not extra good. Perle des Jardins is scarce, with a fair demand. Mme. Abel Chatenay is arriving in fairly good condi- tion. 'Uncle John is selling well at good prices. The supply of carnations has shortened un somewhat the past two weeks, with a stiffening of values, the best grades now bring from $1,60 to $2 ner 100. Peonies are yet in in numbers, and have a ten- dency to bear the market on other flow- ers. The quality of the peonies is still good, for so late in the season; and all, coming from cold storage as they do. hold their quality better than usual. Prices are from $2.50 to $6 per 100. according to grade. Candidum lilies are s^en in large quan- tities, of good quality, going at from 75c. to $1 per dozen spikes. Other lilies are not over plentiful. Daisies are In large numbers; those shipped in from a distance do not realize very high prices. The local stock sells at 50c. to $1.50 per 100. There ij an abundant supply of sweet peas and values have dropped to 20c. to 75c per 100. Large supplies of outdoor stock are now coming in. and this class of goods Is bemg extensively used for window dis- play. Dahlias are on the market in small ?,!.'n^"'!^l?-l'. .'"■'nglng from $3 to $5 per i '... '°'"'' ^■'^ more numerous, at $4 to $6 per 100. according to varietv R. J. New York. News cl the Week. After to-day. July 1. Wm. Elliott ry preferred; well acquainted with seeds; correspondence solicited. AddrtJS B. T.. care Florist.';' Exchange. WANTED — Position as manager of wholesale or retail store. Western city preferred, by a young man of thorough experience In all branches of the trade. Can furnish the best of references as to character and ability. Please state particulars In first letter. A. C, care Florists' Exchange. HELP WANTED WANTED — Young man with experience to take charge of glass in connection with store. S. S. IVckham, New Bedford. Mass. M'ANTED — Married man. well experienced In ri»ses. carnations, as section foreman on large place in Pennsylvania: $12 per week, house and coal; must furnish references. Address B. P.. care Florists' Exchange. W.n,NTED — Middle-aged man. single, experi- enced, capable of taking charge of abimt l,"i.000 feet of glass; will pay expenses hulh ways. Call at F. A. Eolze. Pleasantvillf. Westchester Co.. N. Y. _^ WANTED — An experienced, good grower of cut flowers and general pot plants, to work on shares; only honest, reliable hustler need an- swer; a life chance offered the right party. A ddress B. J., care Florists' Exchange. WANTED — At once, sober, reliable grower and propagator of roses, carnations and generiil stock ; 5,000 feet glass : steady employment to good man: married man preferred: state wages and references. Mrs. M. E. G. Ventres, Port Allegany, Pa. i||i||Tr|^ Young man for Seed and ■ 111 I Ml ^"^^ department. Apply n ttll I Lli givin(? age and exper- ience to HENRY A. DREER. 714 Chest- nut St., Philadelphia. HELP WANTED WANTFJ)-Two > SiinitniaQ. W.\'i delphia. dinonr, Chestnut Hill, Pliila- WANTEO— A flrst-elass rose and carnation grnw- er. Apply, stating wages and references, to A. .T. Smith. Central Michigan Nursery Co.. Kalanur/.iio. Mich. WANTED — A good grower of roses and carna- tions, permanent place and good wages to man who understands bis business. Address B. A., care Florists' Exchange. WANTED— Rose and cnrnallon grower, whole- s:ile |)liice: gve his ability to produce g.M>d stock; give reference, wages, etc. to C. A., care Fiorists" Ex- WANTED Salesman and Manager for a Nursery and Greenhouse business. Man acquainted with the trade around vicinity of New York, to solicit .(rders for fine Nursery Stock. Fertilizers, etc. State fully where last employed, copy of ref- erences, ape, wages expected, etc., or no notice given. Address B. H., care Florists' Exchange. BUSINESS pPPWTUNITII^ TO RENT— In Greater New York, 25.000 feet of glass. 3 acres of ground, dwelling house and barn. Address A. E.. care Florists' Exchange. FOR SALE — A small greenhouse with stock and tools, doing a good business; a good thing for little money; in city of 7,000. If looking for increasing business, try this. Address Put- nam Greenhouses. Putnam. Conn. A WHOLESALE and retail flower store In Prov- idence, located on the principal street, doing a business from $28,000 to $30,000 a year. Will sell for $3,000 cash. For particulars, address I.^ck Box 863. Providence, R. I. FOR SALE— 12,000 feet of glass, 8 acres of good soil, line 8-roum house, with hot and cold wuter. bath ad toilet; own water system; barn, etc.; close to P. R. R. in Chester County, Pa. Address B. D.. care Florists' Exchange. FOR SALE — About 6 acres of ground, 7-room house, large barn, windmill. 4 greenhouses. 181^x70. ISV-xOO, 14x 90. 13x90, water and steam heat. All built last 5 years. Also 35 acres of fine ground, adjoining Pinelawn Cemetery, Ad- dress Box 65. Farmingdale. L. I., N. Y. OWING to the selling of other business. 1 will Bell on a three-years' lease, rent paid up to September 1. A No. 1 floral busi- ness running for 50 years, situated in fine neighborhood; greenhouses awijoiuing, 120x18 feet; can be seen any time; $600. easy terms. Apply to George Peuek, 142 Belleville Ave.. X e w a rk. N. J. FOR SALE — The land and three greenhouses 18x100, two greenhouses 10x100. one green- house 12x90 and office 12x16; two houses only two years old; all glazed with 16x24 glass; paved street from greenhouse to Buffalo; land alone cost us $2,500; will sell everything for $2,750; $1,000 cash, balance to suit purchaser. ■Tohn Pult Estate. North Tonawanda. N. V. MUST BE SOLD AT ONCE, to 8ettle estate, nine greenhouses, each 100 feet. In fair con- dition; hot-water heating, with HItchlngs boil- er, comparatively new; six acres of cultivated ground; house of six rooms and barn. In good condition; artesian well; steam pump. Situ- ated 2 miles from Rldgewood, N. J., and same distance from Paterson. N. J. Present mort- gage can stand. Immediate possession. Ad- dress Mrs. Bingham. Rldgewood, N. J. FOR SALE — Our entire plant. :0 greenhouses, about 25,000 ft. glass, nearly all 16x24 Ins. in size, and double thick. Iron and cedar posts, cvpress bars; business established over 30 years, but entirely rebuilt In laBt 10 years; heating, hot water under pressure. A large percentage of Income la from cut flowers and floral work; entire products sold retail. Receipts all right, books open. Terms easy. We are only 20 miles from Massachusetts State line, with some of N H. fine summer resorts near ua. Addresa EUlfl Bros.. Keene. N. H. AN OLD ESTABLISHED Seed, Bulb and Plant import house, incorpor- ated under the laws of the State of New York, desires an active, competent man to invest $3,000 to $4,000 In its capital stock, and to act principally as travel- ing representative. Business paid 15')i, last year and can be greatly extended. Fullest investigation allowed to well accredited person. Address CHANCE, Care Florists' EschanctE. AUCTION SALE I will sell at public auction on the premises, rain or shine, Thursday. July 6. at 12 o'clock noon, the Humphrey Greenhouses In the CltT of Rome. N. Y. Has 15.000 square feet of glass, located on lot consisting of IfiS-foot frontage and 150 feet deep, with ten modern, well- equipped greenhouses, all stocked with palms. ferns, roses, carnations and general bedding stock. Houses are all heated with steam, are centrally located and doing a flne business. Mso an 11-room dwelling, with modem Im- provements, and a natural gas well, which sup- plies the property with light. Reasons for selling, sickness. For further information call or address JOHN DOWD, Auctioneer, 57 Arcade, Utica, H. Y. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Torment 11.000 foet of glass, 36 miles from New York, all stocked with cum itlone, chrysanthemums and bedding plants; hIso store In town nearby. Good wholesale and retail trade. Terms. $75n.oo cash and $66.00 per month rent. Possession given at once. Ownor cannot attend to It. Address, B. L., cure Fl 354 cts.; Mn- Sets.; 2H ln.,10et8.; 3 in.. Ucts.; 4 1n.,10ctB.; 4 in. cast iron, 12ct8. New 2-in. Standard, full lengths, with couplings, %H cts. ft. Old and new fittings and valve*. exnoi/e ami nice New Economy, best made. dIUUIvJ flnu UICO No. 1 Threads, ^-in., ^4'in.. 1-In. pipe, »3.00. No. 2 Threads, IM-ln., l^-ln.. 2-in. pipe, *4.00. DIDC OIITTCDC New Saunders Pattern. No. 1 rlrt lUIICno ents l^-m.-l-ln. pipe, $1.00. No. 2 cute Mn.-'Mn. pipe. $1.30. STILLSON WRENCHES S-l-innipe^Jf.^: 24-ln. grips M-ln.-2!^ In. pipe. $2.40 ; 36-in., grips i^-ln.-3J^ln.pipe.»4.76. pipe yiCCC New. No. 1 Hinged, grips !^-in. -2 PAOnCM UnCC New. ^-in.. guaranteed 100-lbs. DAnUCn nUOt pressure, IH cts. per ft.; fi-ln. not guaranteed , i% cts. per ft. UflT DCn QACU New. Cypress, 3-ft.x6 ft., from nUI'DLU OHOn 70 cts. up; glazed, complete, from $1.60 up. Second-hand as good as new, complete, at $1.2S and $1.00 each. RADIATORS I'/rT.pe" ^""^ " ''°'- '' "''■ New American, 50 sq. ft. to the P 1 1 |y| DP Rider - Ericsson 6LASS box. IO1I2. Single, »t J1.70; 10x12- 12x12. B. Double, at J2.40: 12xU- 12il8-12i20-14il4-Uxl«-14i2(>-texl6-iexl8. B Dou- ble, at $2.60: I«l2l). B. Double, at «2.80; 16x24 B, double, $2.96. Old 10x12 single. »1 40. Get our prices on Neiv Gnlf Cypress Bnild- ine Material, Ventilating: Apparatus. Oil, White Lead. Putty, Paint, Points, etc. SMILAX PLANTS strong-, 2 111. Hlock, $1.00 per 100; $0.00 per 1000 CABBAGE PLANTS fcrfeli' grown, $1.00pr lOOO, Canh ^Vltli Order. GEORGE SALTFORD, 46 w. 29th St.. NEW york ■Mt'nli.m Th<' Florists' Exchange w^l^n writing'. Famous Hudson River Crown VIOLETS Marie Louise, 2J in. pots, strong, healthy stock, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. SCHAEFERS, ixc.Newburgh-on-Hudson, N.Y. Mention The Fl'jrlsta' Exchange when writing. SALE OR EXCHANGE CHRYSANTREMUfflS From 2}>i In. pots and from trure with 2 to 3 shoots. Per 100 Polly Rose $2 00 Glory of Pacific 2 00 Major BonnaflTon 2 00 WANT 300 White Ivory, 500 Timothy Eaton, 200 Queen and 200 Mrs. Jerome Jonei. A. E. FANCHER, BinG:hamton, N.Y. Ili-ntlon the Florlata' Eichapge when writlog. CYCLAMEN Splendens Giganteam Hybrids Finest strain In the world. In five true colors, extra well-grown plants, from 2,'i in. pots. $5.00 per 100: »46.0D per 1000. CYCLAMEN Glgrenteam Fimbriatum (the new fringed variety), from l^i In. pota, $6,00 per 100; from 3 In pota, $8.00 per 100. Satisfaction Guaranteed PAUL HADER. East Strondsborg, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchanee when writing. Frnit Trees, Small Fpiilta.0FnBDieiit8l Tp«efl, Evergreens and Shrabs, Sfaade Trees. Hardy Bo»ea. Hardy Plants. Climbers, etc. The most complete collections In this conntry. Gold Medal— Paris— Pan-American— St. Louis. 102 prizes New Yorlc State Fair, 1904. Illustrated Descriptive Catalogue FREE on Request. ELLWANGER & BARRY Ht. Hope Nurseries, Rochester, N. T. Drawer lOU V Established 6& Years. M ETROPOLITAN ATERIAL CO. MPDtion th^ FlnrlBf* ICTCh«ng# whfo wiitlog. Edpkd WEBTHEBED AGE3VX 101 West St., NEW YORK 1398-1408 Metropolitan Avenue. BRQOKLYN, N.Y. UeDtton the floriaU* Bxchanfft when vrltinf. SECOND-HANO MATERIAL One Bider Pump One Gould Pump 1000 ft. Hitehings Ventilation 6000 ft. Hitehings -4 in. pipe TanliS, Fittings and Valves One % Iron Greenhouse, 18-6x257 One y^ Iron Greenhouse, 18-6x116 Three Ji Wooden Greenhouses, 19-6x104 The above houses all with glass. 200 Boxes Glass, 16x24 ; ISO Boxes Glass, 10x12- 14. A. Quality French, D. T. Three No. 6 Weathered Boilers. Mention The Florists* Exchange wlien writing. 18 The Plorists' Exchange C. R. HILLS, Grand Rapids, Mich. LA DETROIT, eitra flne stock, while they CBRISTMAS PEPPERS,a>i In..$2.00p6rl00 last, 8 In., $6.00 per 100. S17.60 per lOGO. CHATENAY, PERLE and SUNRISE, 3 In., PRIHUI.A8, about August 1. All varieties, $6.00 per 100. 2 k,- In., $2.00 per 100. SUILAX, nice hushy plants, fine stock, 2 '.i In., ASTER PLANTS all sold; order earlier next $1.60per 100; $12.60 per 1000. year. If it Comes from HILLS, it's All Right Mention the FlorUta' Exebange when wrttlDie. The Most Brilliant Scarlet Cerise Geranium in Cnltlvatlon. Awarded four flret-class Certificates of Merit aod two Diplomas. Unsurpassed for bedding out. Indlspeneable for conservatory; strong, robust grower and profuse bloomer; the coming popular an J leading standard. In order to have Telegraph thoroughly distributed weofferfornest two weeks : Extra strong 2S' in. plants, S6.00 per 100; Extra strong 3 In. plants, $8.00 per 100. CASH WITH ORDER. THOINEAS DCYOV & SON, Poug^bkeepsle, X. V. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. PRim ROSES ASPARAGUS Chinese Obconica and Forbesll, Plumosus Nanus, 2U In. pots ,... p6rl00,$2.00 July 10 perl00,$2.00 ASPIDISTRA each 1.00 PANSY SEED, large flowering, July.. .Oz. 4 00 0A8H or 0. O. D. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio Mention The Florists' Exebange when writing. j>% m mm mm A a Henderson's, Queen O A nl ra A 9 Charlotte, F. Vaugh- an, Austria, 4-ln. pots, $e.00 per 100. GERANIUMS, 4-ln pots, $S.OO per lOO. J. C. SCHHIDT CO., Bristol, Pa. VERBENAS Fine stock. 2 In., $1.00 per 100. Cryptomcria Japonica U^i m'.liaM per 100. The 4 in. will retail at 25c. to 40c, each and are estra fine. Acnapoftiic FIuma11eroi Geraniums, 2 in.; 1000 Salvia Bedmaii, 2 in. Cash with order. ROY HOUSTON, Florist, Simerville, N. J. Mention ThR Florists* Exchange when wrltlcig. GERANIt^d In Bud and Bloom S. A. Nutt. Beaute Poltevlne, La Favorite, Bruanti, R. Brett, several other varieties, $8.00 per lOO; $50.00 per loco. FuchsiaK, in bloom. 4 In. pots, $8.00 per 100. Heliotrope, in bloom, $6.00 per 100. Salvia, in variety, $5.0ii per 100. Cannae, Queen Charlotte, green leaved, and Robuata, red leaved, $6.00 per 100. Fngrlish Ivy, 3 In. pots. $3.00 per 100. Feverfew, 2M in. pots, $2.60 per 100; 4 in. stock, $4.00 per 100. Bine Lobelia, 2M In. pots, $2.60 per 100. Doable Petunias, 4 in. pots, $6.00 per 100. Hydrangeas. 4 In. pots, $8. per 100. Coleu}), rooted cuttings. Golden Bedder and Verse haflfeltll, 60c. per 100; $6.00 per 1000; 2H In. Pots, $2.00 per 100. At above prices the selection to remain with us. Cash must accompany the order. J. E. FELTHOUSEN. Soheneotady. N Y. Mention The Florists* Excbanee when writing. BEGONIA Gloire De Lorraine 2 In. pote, $15.00 per 100 ; 3 In. pots, very strong plants, cut back twice, $25.00 per 100. Tunford Hall New, 2 in. pots, $25.00 per 100. Now Ready for Delivery All these plants propagated from leaf- outtlngs. J. A. PETERSON WESTWOOD, CINCINNATI, OHIO Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Timme*s Timely Teachings. Hydrangeas. The olU. unsold plants of hydrange^is, and the young- stock propagated last Win- ter, should now all be out in the field, and will there make a rapid growth at this time of the season. By a judicious cutting back of fast growing branches, and a pinching in or nipping back of the less \igorous growth, we endeavor to work up a compactly formed and shapely set of [ilants. After the first week in July all pruning or stopping on stock thus planted out should be discontinued for the season, since if followed up any later it would moan a sacrifictf of bloom. Strong, sturdy shoots, now starting as an undergrowth from the main stems, should not be re- moved, for these will develop into the fin^t flowering branches in a year hence. All weak and straggling growth, however, must be cleanly cut away, and the plants kept freed of these at all times. In an ordinarily good garden soil the hydrangeas will grow less straggly and more com- pact in form than in very rich soil. By now topping the plants! for the last time we obtain fine material for propaga- tion. These top ends, thus cut off and properly trimmed, will in a cold frame root in a few weeks. A good distance between the cuttings will, after they are rooted, make an immediate potting up un- necessary. In Summer propagation I pre- fer to have them get quite strong and make a top growth of fully three inches first, before transferring them lo pots. In potting them off, common, good potting soil is used, and the plants given a place in a frame. A nipping back once will be sufficient for this season, and a good, even break of the numerous latent eyes all around the base of the stem should re- sult. The plants may netd a repotting once or twice, as the difference in vigor between the individual plants would indi- cate. These plants, after being wintered o\er in a cool place and planted out next Summer, will attain the large, bushy size of sijecimen hydrangeas, while a six or seven-inch plant may be grown by next Fall from cuttings struck in February. Nice little one-stem plants, with one im- mense truss of bloom, may be had by next Spring from cuttings struck now. These cuttings, of course, must not be stopped or cut back, but kept free of any side growth. After making their upright growth during the Summer in a frame outdoors, and enjoying a short rest during the Winter under the bench of a cool greenhouse, they are ready for being forced into bloom. The best sort for this purpose is Hydrangea monstrosa compacta. an improved form of H. otaksa. Very fine hydrangeas can only be raised by giving them lots of room at all times, and an abundance of air and water at their grow- ing season. Asparagus Plumosus. A house designed and built especially for the culture of Asparagus plumosus is a well paying investment, if managed right- ly and under the care of an industrious, good grower. In any retail establishment of some size a bed of this most useful green in one of the houses will always be highly appreciated by the decorator. One or two benches In a rose house, with suf- ficient headroom, will answer the pur- pose; but a solid bed, deeply dug, will in- variably give better results, and such a bed. once planted, should yield good re- turns for at least four years. There is quite a difference between the product of an old bed of asparagus and that of a newly stocked one. The old plants of long standing are apt -o develop most of their finest foliage way up in the air, on very long shoots, which are nearly hare of leaves below, while the newly- planted asparagus gives us shorter canes, densely set with heavy foliage of a fine color. Where the true Asparagus plumo- sus nanus is planted, good sprays of a de- sirable length and in profusion may, as a rule, be expected as a regular output. Wliile it is true that a bed of this aspar- agus will last in fairly good condition for years, it is not less true that a newly stocked bed will give less trouble to the cultivator, is easier to manage, and will send up a more even growth and a more desirable and marketable product than do older plantations. Nice, sturdy and thrifty plants, coming out of 4-inch pots, are the right sort of stock to use in the making of a new as- paragus bed. In the replanting of old JESxxsllsslx X-vv 4 In , 2 plants In a pot, $7.00; 2^ in. . $2.60: English Ivy Variegated, 2 In., $2.00. Vluca Var. Major, 2 in., $1.75. Rooted cuttings, 75c. German Ivy, 2 In., $2.00. Gleehoma, 2 In., $2.00. Sweet Wil- liam. 2H in., $2.00. Colens, Golden Bedder and Verschaffeltli; Verbenas, 2 in., $2.C0 per 100. SKEDLINGS Galllardia.gr fl .mixed bweet William, donble mixed; Cosmos, tall; mixed; Hollyhock, mammoth; extra choice mixed; Pansy, extra choice mixed; Aster, Imp. Victoria, blue; Aster, Imp. Victoria. White, 26c. per 100. Oash on O. O. D. J.H.D«.NN&809(. Westfleld.BI.V. Mention the Florists* Exchange when wrltXag. beds the soil, to a depth of at least six inches, should be renewed, and the lower layer loosened with spade or fork before the new compost is jilaced on top. A good mixture for this culture is prepared by thoroughly integi-ating, in equal parts, a lather heavy loam and old cow manure, the latter in a state of decomposition, that admits of good mixing, and which keeps the shovel bright. A layer of eight or nine inches of this compost is none too much for asparagus. The plants should be set from ten to twelve inches apart in the row, and the distance between the rows should be from sixteen to eighteen inches. As soon as the new shoots assume the character of \ines. strings should be adjusted to which to train them. If this part of the treat- ment is given regular attention in time and right along, the management of the bed will be an easy matter. The surface of the soil must be kept loose and free of weeds, which will (|uickly overrun the bed in grandest luxuriance if allowed to and not constantly kept under. A mulch uf some good fertilizing, loose compost is a great assistance to old, well-established plants. Asparagrus in. full vigor and ac- tive growth needs a good deal of water, and occasionally a mild dose of liquid manure. A sprinkling overhead every day is a means to keep the foliage bright and the red spider away. Asparagus Sprengeri. To grow Asparaf^us SptrngHii in a bench is not a good plan, unless one can spare the room for a row of plants just at the edge of a bench, so that the fronds will liang over the front board. But even tlien it will not prove an entire success, and the plants will soon give out. A better method, and one now greatly in favor with some good growers, is to raise this asr)aragus in narrow boxes, about six ui' eight feet long and not le.-^s than a foot deep. This plant is a greedy feeder, needing a gi-eat depth for its roots and a very rich compost to grow in. and even then some encouragement must be lield out to it in the form of liquid manure to maintain its health and vigor and the deep green color of its foliage, which is its greatest charm. Where these boxes are used to grow it. a proper place for them is easily found in some of the grr enhouses. and this con- venient form of culture also makes a change of position possible at any time, should this become needful. The vines have a tendency to grow downward over the edge of the boxes. To give the plants full play in this direction, and in order to obtain a superb grade of finely developed sprays, the boxes should in some manner be raised up toward the full light and be free on all sides; but placd so that water- ing and sprinkling and the cutting of the overhajiging fronds can be done in a way not too tedious or inconvenient. Such boxes are good for a number of yeaj-s without replanting, if every year a rea- sonable period of rest is granted the plants, at a time when their behavior or their ajipearance woifid seem plainly to show the need of entire or partial rest. A plant beckoning for a let up generally does this by bringing forth stunted and imperfect shoots and b\ taking on a yel- lowish color all over. Now. yellow foliage on asparagus is also an indication of stag- nant moisture at the roots or of over- waterin.g. But in either case tlie remedy is the same, and a withholding of water for a time the proper step to take. Smilax. The best beds of smilax are those that are cleaned out and restocked every year with plants raised from seeds in, January or February. This is a good tinne for the replanting of smilax borders. The plants should now be in 3-inch pots — a good size for the starting of a bed. The best place for a smilax bed is right on the ground, raised to a height of six or eight inches by a framework of planks, and the house in which this bed is made should be a warm nne, having a night temperatme of not less than sixty degrees in Winter. Several narrow beds are better to manage than one wide one. A heavy loam, made quite rich by a liberal admixture of old stable manure, is the right kind of soil to grow smilax in. The distance between plants should be from six to eight inches, and the rows may be from eight to twelve inches apart. ' The stringing of the bed should not be delaytd too long after planting. A good watering down of the finished bed will generall.v suffice until the plants have started to grow, when water may be given in moderate quantities and at reg- ular intervals, avoiding as much as pos- sible too much in this particular, especial- ly in the first part of the season, ajid later on every time after the strings have lieen cut. Cutting a stiing here and thei'o all through the bed makes watering and the management of the bed a difficult task. The cutting of strings should l>e com- menced at one end of the bed. every string, good or bad. should be taken, and the cutting be thus continued, until, in time, the other end is reachtd. This will simplify the culture of smilax to a great extent, and will also increase the yield of the plants. With good seedling plants to start with now, and with sufficient heat to be depended upon for next Winter, such a bed will bring from three to four good cTops during the season. FRED W. TIMME. Jul; 1, 190B The Florist-s' Exchange J9 C. BONNBT Q. H. BLAKB BONNET & BLAKE Wholesale Florists 26 Boerum Place, BROOKLYN, N. Y. Telephone 4638 Main. OoniilgiimeDts aollolted. Out-oMown orders care folly attended to . Olve as « trUl. UentloD tbe riorlBta' BKcbance wbcn wrttlof. 8lxth Ave. and 26th 5t. Coogan Building NEW YORK Open every Morning at Six o'clock for tne B&le of Cut Flowers Wall Space for adTertieinR purposes to Rent J. DONALDSON. Secretary MentloD the riorliti* Bxcbanjre when writing. JOSEPH S. FENRICH Wholesale Florist Consignments Solicited 48 West 30th Street, New York City Telephone, SS4 and 825 Sfadlean Square, FORD BROS. Wholesale Florists 4B WEST 28th ST., NEW YORK Telephone. 3870-3871 Madison Square Always ready to receive Fine Stock WILLIAM H. GUNTHER so VTeat 2Qth Street 'Fbone,S61 Madison 3«. NEVT YORK Violets, Roses, Carnations, Orcliids Established 1888. THE ONLY HOUSE HANDLING THE NEW RED CARNATION ii VICTORY" To be dlBsemlnated 1906. Also a complete line of choicest flowers. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN, Wholesale Florist 63 West 29tli Street, New York Telephone, 1664-1665 Madison Sqnare HICKS &CRAWBUCK Wholesale Florists < And Dealers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 108 Livingston Street ■Phone, 3660-3661 Main BROOKLYN, N. T. Mention the FlorlBts* Bxchange when writlog. JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist 53 AVEST 30tK STREET NE^Hr YOR.K ConsignmentB Solicited. Telephone, 280 Madison Sq. Mention tho Floristii' ttidi««ge mhttm wrinttg Telephone Call. 736 Madison Square wbaa wHtlas. JAMES McMANUS r.rr^U"^ 50 W. 30th St., Naw York Beauties, Meteors, Brides and Bridesmaids are the leaders. -Vf<^ ALWAY80N T HAND ITHE HIGHEST GRADE OF A SI>ECIAL,TV. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES SUNN & THOMPSON Wholesale florists 55 and 57 West 26th Street, NtW YORK SPECIALTIES-Vlolets, Carnations and Roses Shipping orders re<'elve prompt attention, fonelgn- inentB Solictte«^l. Telephone t 8S64 Madison Square Ifentlon the riorliU' Bxchanffe when writing. Frank H. Tbaendlt Chaki-Es Schengk TRAENDLY 4 SCHENCK VThoIesale Florists 44 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK '«NB CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE Teleplicmea I 798 and T99 HADISON sqCABE Consignments Solicited fctentlon tbe Floriats' Bxcbange when wrltlps. All Chofce Cut Flowers In Season ALFRED H. LANGJAHR ME 55 West 28th St., New York Telephone 3924 Mudlsou S^inare. E8TABL1BHED ''"sHIP TO IS»1 xRY UentloD the rlorUt** Bxehanse when wiitlnjc- GEORGE SALTFORD Wholesale Florist CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 46 WesC 39th Street,, New York Tblephone: 8S93 Madison .Square Mention the Floriiti' Exchange when writlm. Juy A I I Fl^l Wholesale Commission Dealer in • Wk. ALLCIM CUT TLOWER^ Specialties: ROSES, CARNATIONS, LILIES and all Seasonable Stock Also the CELEBRATED CROWEANUM FERN 16, Sadi^S^square 106 Wcst 2«th Strect, NEW YORK OPEN AT G A. M. EVERY DAY. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention The Jlorlaf Bxchapge when writing. W. GHORMLEY 'WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST Receiver and Shipper of all varieties of Cut Floorers T.iepbooe.:}»|g?g;^;°g«gg;;e 57 ^^^i 28th Strcet. NEW YORK Wtoiesale Pilces of Gut Flowers, Hew Yon im 29, I30S. Prices qnotea are by tlie bnndretl nnless otber-wlae noted. A. Bkauty, fancy— special 12.00 to B.OO to 4.00 to 3.00 to 2.00 to 5.00 to 3.00 to 2.00 to .75 to 1.00 toi 8.00 to to to .50 to 1.25 to 25.00 to 6.00 to 3.00 to 40.00 to .85 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 25.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 S.OO 6.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 5.00 12.00 ■.'75 1.50 50.00 10.00 5.00 75.00 .50 4.00 2.00 1 Inf'r grades, all colors •» • White I 00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.50 to 1.50 to 1.50 to 1.60 to 2.00 to 4.00 to 1.00 to .35 to 1.25 1.50 No. 1 •• No. 2 . ... O VABiPTrpt^ 1 T*p(l 1.50 , " No. 8 •; t Yel. & Var.. ^ .„ , / White 1.50 . RvlriA 'Mjtlrt fn.n(»v— ani^'l 2 50 B •FANCY— I p,"!.'''' e ► " No 1 ■ '"'■^iS.iirf 1 Red .::■.:; 2 50 a ! " No. 3 eS standard var.) I Yel. & Var.. 2.50 Liberty LlLlKS 6 00 2.50 Al Mme. Abel Chatenay Mignonette, ordinary .50 At Ci Oa Croweakdm .. PAnsibs, per dozen bunches... to. 1.00 to 8.00 to .25 to .50 to *' Sprengerl, bunches LLAS 10.00 36 1.00 DAiaisa Ol IB :::::::::;".;:;;:;;;;;;;:;:;::::::;;:;::;::::. WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesale Florist Sl'd'fe'iu'.?? 39 WEST 28TH ST., NEW YORK ALL VARIETIES OF CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON TOP GRADE FOR SHIPPING American Beauty, Bridesmaid, Bride, Liberty, Meteor, Lily of tKe Valley, Carnations y.'J'.Krs^i.r. JOHN 1. RAYNOR. 49 West 28th St.. NEW YORK Edw. C. Horan SS West 28th St., INENV VORK TELEPHONE, I462-U63 MADISON SQUARE CUT RLrOWBRS AT WHOLESALE Syracuse, N. Y. The Week's News. Trade continues very good. Wed- 'liiigs and funerals are numerous, with stock in short supply with the major- ity of the florists. The bedding seaBon this year shows an increase, with geraniums particularly in demand; but few single geraniums were wanted, the call having been for the double and semi-d'jubie varieties. Prices of cut (lowers remain firm, though the qual- ity of both roses and carnations has deteri'jraled on acVE:RS. Consignments solicited. Prompt settlements Ueattoo the nortoti' ■sekaxa wkw wrttlac. 20 The Hlorists' Exchange Wm. J.BAKER Wholesale Florist l4S2S.PennSquari,PHILADELPHIA,PA. Seasonable Cut Flowers Fine Quality Both 'phones. Mpr^rlnn the FlorlBts' Eicbange when writing DUMONT & CO. Wholesale Florists Cara>tiona « iSpect«l*y No. 1305 Filbert St., Philadelphia Bell and Keystone *Phonea* MentloD the FIorlBta' Excbamre wheo writing. WM. J. MOORE » Wholesale Florist 1238-37 FILBERT STREET "F^Sr'rrLT'Bl^"?'." PHILADELPHIA, PA, Bell and Keyatone *Phonei. We can use more CHOICE SWEET PEAS and EARLY ASTERS. Mention tbf nf>r1iitg* Hiohange when wrltlni- EDWARD REID Wholesale Florist « 1526 Ranstead Street, PHIUDELPHIA Bet. Market and Chestnut Streets Cbolcest Stock Al-way» on Hand Telephone 1-43-26-A. Mention the KiurisM lllxcimn., CniCAGO 58-60 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO WHOLESALE FLORISTS All Cut Flowers .t Bnllng Market Prices. Florists' Supplies Mention the F'lorlstB* Exchange wbep writing. CHA$.W. MeHElLAR Orchids FANCV VALLEY, ROSES, CARNATIONS, and all CUT FLOWERS and QRBENS 5 1 Wabash Ave., Chicago Mention The Florists' ExcBange when writing. Wholesale Prices of Cut Flo>ver-s-Per 100 Baltimore Boston June 7, 1905 June 24, 1906 20.00 12.S0 8.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 9.00 3.00 2.00 '".60 to 26.00 to 18.00 to lO.Ou to 6.00 to to 6.00 to 4.00 to 3.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to 8.0U to 6.00 to 6.00 to to .75 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to to to to to 26.00 0.00 3.00 8.00 15.00 ".'20 to 1.00 to 60.00 Co 26.00 to 8.00 to . ... to 6.00 to 10.00 to to to to to to 20.00 to to to to to to to .60 10.00 6.00 1.00 4.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 to 20.00 to 10.00 to 6.00 to to 6.00 to 4.00 to 2.00 to CO to 8.00 to 16.00 to .60 100 1.00 1.00 1.05 1.63 1.50 1.50 2.60 .76 6.00 2.00 4.00 12.00 to to to to 1.00 to 1.50 to 1.60 to 1.60 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.60 to 4.00 to 1.60 to 60.00 to to 8.00 to to to 8.00 to 4.00 to to to to 8.00 to 15.00 I to to to to to to Buffalo June 27, 1906 20.00 16.00 12.00 2.00 6.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 i.ob 1.25 1.26 1.25 to 16.00 to 20.00 to 15.00 to 8.0U to 8.00 to 5.00 to 4.00 to 3.00 to to 8.00 to 8.0U to 6.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.60 .50 25.00 26.00 2.00 6.00 3.00 3.00 2.00 ".'•i's to 1.26 to 1.60 to 1.60 to 1.60 to 2.00 to 2.6U CO 2.60 to 2.60 to 2.60 to 3.00 to 1.00 CO 60.00 Co 50.00 to to to 4.00 to 12.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to to to 4.00 to 15.00 to to to to to to to .60 Cblcaco June 27, 1905 .10 to 30.00 ,00 to 20.00 .00 to 16.00 .00 to 8.00 .00 to .00 to .00 Co 6,00 6.00 3.00 6.00 .00 ... CO .00 to .00 to .00 CO 16.00 .00 CO 6,00 .00 to 8.00 ... to .35 CO .60 .76 to 1.00 .76 to 1.00 .75 to .76 to .60 Co .60 to .50 Co .50 CO .50 CO .60 CO 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 1.60 .00 to 60.00 .00 to 30.00 ... to .26 Co 1.60 .60 to 6.00 .00 to 10.00 .00 to 4.00 ... to ... to ..•to .60 CO 6.00 ,00 to 16.00 .00 CO 4.00 .25 CO ... to ... CO ... to ... to .76 Names and Varieties A. Beauty, fancy — special .. extra No. 1 Culls & Ordinary ' Bride, 'Maid, fancy-special •• " extra No.l No. 2 Golden Gate K. A. Victoria Liberty Meteor Perle ORCHIDS— Cattleyas f Inferior grades, all colors. ■ White Standakd ^Varieties Pink. ■Red Yellow & var. 1 White ' Pink [Red I Yellow & var. g'FANCY k (•The highest n grades of 55 Stand, var.) L Novelties Adiantum ASPAKAGOS " Sprengerl, bunches Callab Daisies Gladiolus Lilies Lily of the Valley Mignonette fancy Pansics Peonies Smilax Stocks Sweet Peas Cincinnati nilwaukee June 19, 1905 June 12, 1905 6.00 i.ob 2.00 1,00 2.00 4.00 2.00 4.00 10.00 1.00 CO 26.00 to 20.00 to 15.00 to 8.00 to to 6.00 to 3.00 to 2.00 to 4.00 CO 6.00 Co 6.00 to to 4.00 to to 1.00 to 1.60 to 1.60 Co 1.60 to 1.50 to to Co to to to 1.00 to 50.00 to 36,00 to .811 to .60 to 3.00 to 12 60 to 4.00 to to to to 6.00 CO 16.00 CO 3.00 . to .36 . to . to . to . to . to 12.00 to 4.00 CO to to Co CO 4.00 to 4.00 to 6.00 CO 4.00 to 4.00 CO to 1.00 to 1.00 CO 1.00 Co 1.00 Co 1.00 to 2.00 to 2 00 CO 2.00 CO 2.00 CO CO ... CO 20.00 CO 20.00 to 25.00 18.1,0 15.00 8.0. 6.00 6.00 4.0U i.Ou 6.0U 6.00 10.00 6.00 6.00 1.60 1.60 1.50 1.50 1.50 3.00 3,00 3.00 3.00 1.00 25,00 25.00 to to to 2.00 to to to to to CO 10,00 3.00 Co Co CO to to to to 20.00 "ro Pbirdelptala June 27. 1905 8.00 8.U0 6.00 4.00 4.00 to 25.00 to 20.00 Co 16.00 to 10.00 to 10.00 to 8.00 CO 7.00 CO 6.00 to 8.00 to I Co 20.00 Co .. to .. to .. to .. 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 1.00 .76 4.00 Co 1.60 CO 1.60 CO 1.50 CO 1.60 CO 4.00 Co 4.00 Co 4.00 Co 4.00 to to 1.60 to 60.00 to 60.00 to .... to 1.60 to to CO 5.00 Co to to to 4.00 to 20.00 to .76 CO to to to to Pittsburg June 26, 1906 15.00 6.00 2.00 4.00 2.00 2.00 8.00 1.00 26.00 20.00 4.00 10.00 2.00 to 26.00 Co 20.00 to 10.00 to 3.00 Co 8.00 to 6.U0 to 3.00 to to Co 12.00 to 16.00 to I Co 4.00 CO Co ,60 I Co 1.60 I Co 1,60 I to 1.60 to 1.60 to 2.00 to 2.00 Co 2.00 Co 2.00 to CO 1.50 CO 50.00 Co 30.00 to to to 6.00 Co 15.00 CO 4.00 12.60 .10 CO Co to CO Co 16.00 Co .60 St, LoulA June 26. 1906 to 10.00 Co 3.00 to Co CO CO 4.00 to Co 3.00 CO to 9.00 to Co 3.00 Co Co CO CO to to CO CO 1.50 to 1.60 to 1.60 Co CO CO 16.00 12.60 8.00 0.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 eibo 1.00 l.OU 1.00 '2.06 2.00 2.U0 26.0U CO ', . to . to 26.00 to E . to . to .... to .... to .... to .... to .... to .... to .... to .15 to .... to .... to .... to .... to ... to 12.60 J. B. MURDOCH & CO. Wholesale Florists FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 545 Liberty St.. PlHSBURG, PA. Long Distance 'Phone, 1436 Goort, MentloD the FlorlBlw' Exchange when writing. Pittsburg Florists' Exciiange WHOLESALE FLORISTS and Florists' Supplies 228 DIAMOND STREET Send for weeklY price list DittchlirO Dl and prices on large orders. rllldUUlH fw. MentloB tha riorlsta' Hiebance wb«a vrltlnc. Asparagus Plumosu* Mignonette Chrysanthemums LUy Harrisll Brides, 'Maids American Beauties WELCH BROS. PROPRIETOR* CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET 16 Province St.— 9 Chapman Pl. Halserlns Violets Carnots Orchids *■ Valley Carnations Gan famish at short notice. I'rlce according to quality of goods. Long Distance Telephone 6267 and 6268 WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS and FLORISTS* SUPPLIES CCPoliworthCo. MILWAUKEE. WIS. Uenttou the Florliits' ExL-buuge wbt;o writing. liOLTON & HUNKEL CO. MTKolesale Florists Florists' Supplies Manufacturers of Wire designs. 457 Milwaukee Street. MILWAUKEE, WIS. 'Phone. Main 874. P.O. Bos 103. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Kalamazoo, Mich. News Notes. This v\eek will probably finish up the season's business, after which we shall experience the usual Summer dul- ness. A review of the past season will, I imagine, show the market here pret- ty well supplied in all lines, and with retail prices remaining the same, and wholesale prices rather under last year's average. It will take all the benefits of the very good crops han- dled to equal the increase of the cost of production. The labor question seems to be be- coming quite a serious problem here. as the ordinary d,ay laborer ne%v gets $1.75 for a nine-hour day, and team work costs $4.1)0 for the same time, and. at these prices, difficult to get. The cost of every kind of supplies has also advanced in the same propor- tion, while our goi»ds are still selling at the same old price, or less. I hard- ly think there is any likelihood of ad- vance. Strict economy and full crops, therefore, are the only ways open to us in order to continue profitably In business. However, the extensions and altera- tions are still going on merrily, and a largely increased cut must be disposed of next season. The Dunkley Floral Company is this year planting all its stock of carna- tions in the houses, and has already nearly finished. Mr. Smith, of the Cen- tral Nursery Company, will plant one house of Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson this week; the firm's new rose and carna- tion houses are all ready for operation at the new site. Solid beds will be adopted almost entirely throughout the place. Mr. Meyers is also very busy erecting the Calder greenhouses on the property purchased across from the Riverside Cemetery. Abe rjrofvert. of the firm of Grofvert & De Smith, was recently married to Miss De Smith, according to the report in the local press. S. B. NEW CASTLE. IND.^A local paper says that the temperature in the local greenhouses already this Summer has gone to 130 degrees several times, and once -or twice it has gone as high as 140 degrees, but this, of course. Is during the extreme heat of the day and in the most exposed portions of the houses. So far there have been no heat pros- trations among the employees, but that is due to the fnct that the men who are working under the glass are inured to extreme heat and are able to stand it. None of the soft employees are I>ermitted to w-ork where there is a possibility of prostration, otherwise the story would be much different. MUNICE. IND.— Tha boord of works of tl'is city has finally decided to re- tusQ tile privilege, formerly enjoyed by Simon Humfeld, florist, of using the exhaust steam from the city electric light plant in heating his greenhouses, TERRE HAUTE. IND.— Otto Heinl will give up hLs city store here on July 1 and do all his business from his greenhouses at West Terre Haute. Wired Toothpicks lO.ooo, Slsoi so.ooo, SA.xs MAKUTAOTDEED BY W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Samples free. For sale by dealers. Mention the Florlflta' Ercbapge when writing. Headqnarters in Western New York For ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kinrle of Season- able Flowers. WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist ALSO DEALER IN FLOniSTS' SUPPLtES AND WIRE DESiaNS 383-87 EIHcottSL BUFFLAO. N.V. GiTE Us A Tbial We can Please Yon Ueatlon the Horlata' ■xdMBce when wrltlBC. July 1. 1905 The Plorists' Exchange 21. SAMUEL S. PENNOCK "Tm""! CHOICE VALLEY Of Philadelphia Mention Ttie FlorlHta' Exrhnnpe when writing. Commencing Monday, June 26. we will close at 6 P M. u3[D3II0DS, 113186110 allO uWBul ru3S $ ...JiLi?.';i'fi^!rtr„!!;.E:''''tini,?!:'.v,^f , I CANDIDUM LILIES and PEONIES I for Weddings and Decorations. « 1235-37 Filbert St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mendoi tto« nortita' Bxchan^ whea wiitiag. lli FANCY CARNATIONS AND ROSES "^L^fl. ^^S,^^^^^ Sf^ F4NCY and DAGGER FERN5 READY NAY 1st. BOOH OKDCRS NOW. FANCY, $1.00 |>Rr 1000; DAGGER, 90c. |ier 1000. Special Quantity Prices on Application E. A. BE A YEN, Eversn^een, Alabama Pittsburg. The Outing. The annual outing of the Florists' Club, on \Vednesday. July 12, promises to be the event ot the season, and will no doubt be well attended. There will he a boat ride up the Monongahela River on the steamer F. Torrance, passing the largest iron and steel mills in the country, at Homestead, Brad- dock's, etc., and going up the river about twenty-five miles to a nice grove, where part of the day will be spent in sports of all kinds, for which twenty-six prizes have already been donated. A cake-walk will be a fea- ture on the ride up, for which also a prize is to be awarded. Dancing, cards and other sports will make the day pass only too quickly. Lunch and li- nuid refreshments will he served at the grounds. Tickets for the boat must be secured in good time from the commit- tee, and any member wishing to take any friends along can do so by apply- ing to the committee for tickets. The cost will be as usual. The boat leaves the wharf at 8:30 a. m., returning about ~:ZC\ p. m. The following prizes have so far been donated; P.y Fred Biirki. a watch, for 100-yard dash, hoys 6 to , to 13 years; H. O Bliechler. briar pipe, for high iump, open- Christ RlPger. pparl knife, for ninnins' broad Jump; Ernest Ziegpr. hoT of cigars for fug of war. H. Bavprsdorfpr & Co Phtladclnhla. nine disbudding knives, fo'- baseball game; P. S. Rando!'>h. two prizes for cake walk on boat. The iudgps -will have power to handi- cap. No professionals allowpd to enter. All entries for above events must be made before 10 a. m. July 12. to H. L. Blind or T. P. Langhans. judges. There will be no meeting of the Flor- ists' Club in July. The committee on transportation to the convention in Washington would like to hear from those who intend going, so that proper arrangements can be made. Members of this committee will be on the boat and at the picnic grounds, and will be ready to give any information as to rates, etc. From present indications a good-sized crowd will be going. Visitors the past few weeks included: S. S. Skidelsky and W. J. Boas, of Philadelphia; Paul Pierson, of Tarry- town, N. Y. E. C. REINEMAN. Boston. The Week's News. The picnic of the Gardeners and Florists' Club, which is to be held at Randolph Grove, on July 25, will, under the direction of President Wheeler, prove the best outing ever held. J. W. Duncan, F. L. Palmer, Wm. Riggs and Duncan Finlayson have been ap- pointed a committee on sports, and these gentlemen will leave no stone un- turned to make an enjoyable time for everyone. Charles !>. Pierce has bought a tract of some five to six acres of land at Holbrook and will at once commence the erection of a range of houses. Carnations and violets will be the crops chiefly grown. The members of the Gardeners and Florists' Club will leave North Union Station at 1.5.5 p. m. on Saturday, July 1. for a field-day at William Sim's, Cliftondale. Galvin's Back Bay store had the decorations for the class dinner ten- dered to President Roosevelt Tuesday at the Somerset. William Tingley Henderson. Jr., one of the most popular employees of Thomas P. Galvin. was tendered a com- plimentary dinner at the Bass Point House, Nahant, June 25, by his fellow employees. Clarence Foster acted as toastmaster. and at the conclusion of the dinner he was presented with a beautiful silver loving cup. J. A. Pettigrew sails for Europe on July 6. Worcester. Mass. Miss Cora Bacon, bookkeeper for H. F. Littlefield. will soon take her depar- ture for Denver, Col., where she will reside. F. A. Lincoln & Co., for many years one of the leading seed, agricultural and grain dealers have sold out their entire business to E. A. Cowee, a well known grain dealer of this city. C. R. Russell, who has been the seed and agricultural man for this old firm for a number of years, will remain with the store for a while. At Horticultural Hall weekly exhib- its are in full force, with good dis- plays and a fair attendance. CAROLUS. Cromwell, Conn. Wallace R. Pierson, of Cromwell. Conn., was married on Tuesday. June 27, at noon, to Miss Olive Dailey. of Decatur, Ind. The ceremony was per- formed at the Rectory in Westport, Conn., by the Rev. Ellis B. Dean, a relative of the family. Owing to the recent death of Mr. Pierson's brother the marriage was very quiet and in- formal. Soon after the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Pierson left for Boston, on their way to the Maine woods, where they expect to remain for a month or six weeks. H. FOR PROMPT DELIVERY ON cAi.i,oN EUGENE BERNHEIMER Carnations, Roses and Spring Flowers » south J6th st,ee., ■ I..I..—II.I- PHE.ADELPHIA IdeDilou tbe KlurlBta' tticbaoge when wrirtng- MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE WM. DILGER, Manager FANCY FERNS, tl.lJO per 1000. Discount on regular shipments. 38-40 Miami Ave., Detroit, Micfi. Ut'DtloD the Florl«tii* ErchaoiE whpn writlnz. No. 1 stock, ouly 7.Sc pt-r lOilO. Fine quality Laurel KloxHoms. very fine pink shades, 60c. per large bundle. Galax, BnlllaDC Bronze or Green. 76c. per 1000. Uae our LAUREL FESTOONING for your June decorations. It gjve« the best patl'*faction of any decorative green at this time of the year, flaniule lot on application. We make it dally, gathered fresh from the wood-. Hand-made, full sizes, 4c., fc. and 6c. per yard. Ouce used, always u«ed. bR.\NCH LAUREL. 35c. per la'Ke bundle. PRINCKSS PINE, by the pound, or made into festooninK if desired. Tell U8 your wants ; w« wl 11 do the rest. Telephone and ^ telegraph orders will re- ceive immedi- ate attention. JMILLINGTOK MAHS. Telegraph .Office: New Nalem, NaHM. llf>iit1nD th» riorUtJi' Exrbaoite whfo writtOff SOUTHERN SMILAX Choice BtocK, full weight. 50-lb. case, $7.00; 26-lb, case, $3.76. G ALA X— Brilliant bronze or green, selected, $1.00 ppr lOnO; »3.76 per 5000. LEUCOTHO: SPRAYS— Green or bronze, 90c, per 100; $7.50 per 1000. Sphagnum Moss— Large bale, $1.75: by freight, *2.iK). Green Sheet Moks— Per bbl. sack, $2.50. All K»nd8 of FloriHta' Supplies. L. J. Kreshover, S^sl^'Sro'nT,': New Yirk Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. N.LEGAKES&GO. 53 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. No. 1214 Madison Square Stands at Cnt Flower Exchange Ooogan Bldg.. W. 26th Street ft 34th Street Cut Flower Market, Speciai-ties: Galax Leaves. Ferns and Lenco- thoe Sprays, Holly. Princess Pine and all kinds of Evergreens. Green and Bronze Galax Leaves M'-nTlnn thp Florists' Exchange when writing. Hardy Cut DAGGER and FANCY FERNS $I.OO per lOOO Discount on large orders 0'%.L,-A,Xf New crop. Green and bronze. $1.00 per 1000. Headquarters for all FLORISTS* SUPPLIES, sach as Wirw Desierns, Cut Wire, all kinds of Letters; Immortel- les, Cycaa Leaves, Sheaves of Wheat, Ribbons, Corrugated Boies of all kinds, etc. LAUREL FESTOONING, 5c. and 6c. per yard. UCIIDV U DnQIUCnU i^ on && 1 1 province St., Boston. IVIass. nCHnl Mi nUOllldUn ObUUi, l.D. Telephone, Main 2818. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. The Book of the Hour The Peony MaMUHL By C. S. Harrison The only comprehensive work on this popular class of plants. Cheap, too; but good. Price, 30 Cents eacii, postpaid. Order Now. A. T. DE lA MARE PTG. & PUB. CO. Ltd., Nos. 2-8 Duane St., New York p. O. BO.\ 169T 22 The Plorists* Hxchange REED ^ KELLER 122 W. 25th STREET NEW YORK Importers and C I ^% D I tt T tt' GIIDDI ICQ Oalax L-eaveg and Manufacturers of ~ !■ \^ f^ I ^1 ^ OW^rtlCO Decoiative Greenery New Tork Agents for Oaldwell'B, Monroe, Ala.. Parlor Brand Smilax. Mention The Florlets' Exchange when writing. » CRANTON PLORI^T LPPLY COMPANY 201 North Seventh Ave. &CRANTON, PA. Importers and Manufacturers of All FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. RIBBONS AND CHIFFONS Bend for Oatalogue Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. JAPANESE MOSS Packed In paper cartons. "Moss and nothing ont Mobs"; no sticks or dirt. Less than half the rice of German Moss. L. WERTHEIMBER & CO., foreign. & Domestic Specialties, 39 Barclay St., New York. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed in small crates, easy to handle. Pripe per crate 120 7 in. potB in crate, $4.20 60 8 " " 8.00 HAND MADE. 48 9in.pot8incrate,$S.60 ■48 10 " " 4.80 24 11 " " 8.60 24 12 " " 4,80 " 4.80 Price per orate ISOO 2 in potB in crate. $4.88 1500 2^4 6.25 1600 2^ 6.00 1000 8 6.O0 800 3^^ '» B.80 BOO 4 " " 4.50 820 6 4.r,i 144 6 " 8.16 6 16 4.50 Seed pane, same price as po's. Send for price list of <_'ylinilfrB for mt Klowers, Ilanpinn Haskets. Lawn Vases, etr. Ten per cent, off for cash with order. HILFIN6ER BROSJottery, Fort Edward, N.Y. AuKiistRolkcrA:6on8,At'tB.81 Barclay St., N.Y.CIty MeutloD the Florists' Exchane^ wh»o wrttlnR Sheep Manure Pulverized. Free from all Adulteration. In Bag, $18.00 per Ton. Special price on car load lots in bulk. ROBERT SIMPSON Clifton, N. J. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. HAVE YOU USED THE PERFECT Flower Pot Handle and Hanger'/ It is just the thing for you to dis- play your plants by hanging them on walls, etc., especially when you are crowded for room. Also for lifting plants out of Jardinieres : will sustain a weight of one hun- dred Pounds. Per doz. *^u. 1 will fit from 2 to 5-inch pots 30c. No. 3 will fit from 5 to 8-inch pots 40c. No. 3 will tit from 8 to 12-inch pots 60c. By mail 10c. extra per doz. Sample pair lOc. postpaid. See last week's issue for advertisement of Florists' Letters, etc. W.C.KRICKo.ereTve. Brooklyn, N.Y. iffntlon th# riorlBti* Bxchange when wiitlnv Mention the FlorlstH" Exchange whpo writing. Clipper Lawn Mower Co. """•' The MOWER that will Kill all the Weeds in your Lawn. If you keep the weeds cut HO they do not go to seed and cut your grass with- out breaking the small feeders of roots, the grass will become thick and the tweeds will dis- appear. The Clipper will do it. Aek your dealer for them. If thev have not got them, below In the price : No. 1—12 n. Mower. $5.0O ; No. 2— 15-iB Mower. »!; No. 3-18-in. Mower, $7 ; No. 4— 21-in Mower, $8. Send draft money order or reg. letter Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing. STAB. (0.1 Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. All NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN and FLORISTS wishing to do business with Europe should send for the "Horticultural Advertiser" Jills is TIIK British Trade I'aper. being read weekly by all Horticultural traaers. It is also taken by over 1000 of the best Continental liouses. Annual 8ubBl>iDtloD the FloiistB' Bxcbapge when writing VENTILATMC fl^ H COSTS L£SS and does better work. Send for Descriptive Price List J. D. CARMODY EVANSVILLE, IND. Uentlon the Flori.t.' Bxcbang, when writing. Jnly 1, 1908 The Plorists' Exchange 23 iV--i— v^T OUR LOUISIANA CYPRESS Is Thoroughly Air Dried and Free From Sap This Is the very best material now offered to the trade for greenhouse sonstructlon. We have the largest stock of this high grade cypress In the North, and can promise quick service In fllUng all orders entrusted to us. Estimates and designs furnished on application. We will be pleased to figure with you on your contemplated work. r Our New Detail List Mailed on Request RED CEDIR POSTS IRON FITTINGS HOT BED SASH LocKisAND Lumber Co. . . . , LOCia:ANP,0, Mention the Florists' Eicbange when writing. ^'Absolutely Safp and Reliable. Ask jour Friends" The Citizen may dread the Trusts, but he must admit the business skill of those who control them. Hence we do not fear to proclaim that All the Trusts buy their Tank and Tower Outfits •from us. ^ TjjE*W/E. CALDWELUGO. '"'^ LOUISVILLE, Ky7 Mpntlon The Flnrlats' Eschange when writing. IMPROVED Greenhouse Boiler 33 ERIE ST., CHICAGO Boilers made or t r iterial. shell firebox "hcets and heads ni .-LL^.i. ..-iLr space all arouiid (front, Bides and back). Write for information. The Florists' Hail Association of America has paid 840 losses in 18 years amount- ing to over $79,000. For particulars address JOHN C. ESLER, Saddle River, N.J. Mention tbe Florists* Bxcbnnge wben wrlttDg. Holds Glass Firmly ••• th» Point Mr , PEERLESS OlkslHf P«1bU ua thvbMt. ](• rl«hu Ar l«nt. B*x •( l,nO poi&U 7S sU. ^ttp^d. HZXBT A. DBEEK, 114 CkMtaat M., rkllk, r^. Mention the Florists" KT<'hange when writing PREfS Is Far Mg|e ourabl^han PlNC ;pSwSH BARS UPT&32 FEETOR LONGER. (7REENHOUSE AMD 0TK,ER BUILDrNG MjOiTERIAt, MEN FUrWiSHEO to SUPERINTEND EF^c^N When de:si|(£d. SBf>d for our Circutans. THEiQuT.S+6*''{\3 lymfa^ (0^ Kxi-OaiiK*- Mention tlie FlorlBta' Exchange wben writing. "Speciar* j^ j3^ GreenKouse Putty MaUo from pure linseed oil and kiln dried whltliiK, absolutely unadul- terated. Works easier than others, therefore more readily applied. The Best Putty for Quality, Durability and Economy It costs a little more than other makes, but lasts longer. Try a sample lot and be convinced. Write for price and particulars to Ivord ^L BurnHam Oompany New YorK Office, St. James Bia^., B'way (B. 36tli St. General Office (Q> 'WorKs, Ii-vington-on-Hudson, N.Y. Mention The Florlata' Exchange when writing. HEATING APPARATUS JOHNSTON HEATING CO. fiiSTrlS^I:, New York Installed In any part of tbt» country, or material furniehed with plans. Specify the boiler you want. Mention The Florists' Exchange wben writing. EUREKA GREENHOUSES Send for catalogue Qet the best Greenhouse Material, Composition Posts DILLON GREENHOUSE MFG. CO., Bloomsburg, Pa. Menllon the FlorlBis' EicbBnge wben writing. THE JENNINGS IMPROVED IRON GUHER PATENT IRON BENCH FITTINGS AND ROOF SUPPORTS. VENTILATING APPARATUS. IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS for Tobacco Extracts, Etc Beitd fob OlSOULABB DILLER, CASKEY & CO. Snccessors to JENNINGS BBOft S. W. CORNER SIXTH AND BERK SXS., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Upntinn rhf Flnrt«ts' Rx'*hane«' when wrlLlnit. HEATING HEATING Lot me furnish facts why you should give me your Heating Work. I have convinced others. Why not you ? Write for Prices on HEATING SUPPI^IES of All Kinds Eastern Agent Furman and Kroeschell Boilers WM. H. LUTTON West Side Ive. Station, JERSEY CITY, N. J Mention the Florists' Excbange wben writing. of Louisiana Cypress and Hot BBil Saiili Washington Red Cedar FACILITIES INCREASED ■■^^■^~' OUB PRICES RIGHT OCR GRADE INVARIABLY THE BEST Write for Catalogue and Estimate, when figuring on your new houses. A. DIETSCH CO.. 615 to 621 Sheffield Avenue. CHICAGO. ILL GREENHOUSE MATERIALS The Best Quality and Work Guaranteed. CYPRESS SASH BARS Absolutely clear, sun dried; cut to exact sizes. TENN. RED CEDAR POSTS In lengths as warned. PECKY CYPRESS BENCHES Economical and lasting. Coming Into general use. HOT-BED SASH and FRAMES V»rioua styles and sizes. "Seady tor prompt shitiment. VENTILATING APPARATUS It works like a charm. PIPE,FITTINGS, GUTTERS,GLASS And all supplies needed in new or teconSi-fiiction work. Get our Estimates, Plans and Suggestions oo Structures Proposed. Illustrated Catalogue sent postpaid. FOLEY MFG. CO., 471 w. 22nd si., CHICAGO. Uentlon the Florists' Bxchan^e wben writing. 24 The Florists' Exchang^t; July 1, 1905 nCOWSTBDCTIONGOPlPHNY North Tonawanda, N. Y., and Toronto, Canada. New Greenhouse Catalogue ready for distribution. Send for It. Mention The KL.rlsts' Excbiiuse wh.-ii writlii HOTHOUSE GLASS and GREENHOUSE PUHY • Specialty. C. S. WEBER & CO. lO Desbrosses St., New York Uentton the Florlstc' Exphnngf when writing. SUMMER IN WINTER BY VSING Standard Greenhouse Boilers One cent get^ our Catalogrue CIBLIN & CO., Utica, N.Y. Mootinn ihP KI.irlstH* Kxi-hmig** whfn writing- WHOLESALE TRADE LIST ABUTILON SAVlTZIl, 2 la. pots, 60c. per tioz.. ta.Ou per ItiU. AUiKKNANTHEKAS.Btrong.red and yellow, 2^ lu. pots. $2.UU per lUD. Asf AKAUUS f L,UM.OSDS, 2 In. pots, 60c. per doz , $3 Ou per 100. ASfAKAoUf^ li'KKMOKKI, Strong, 31n. pots, 75c. per doz., $5.00 per 10«. 2}^ In. pots. 6Uc. per doz.. »3.00 per iuo. from flats, tl.uoper IW). AaTKKS, Queeu of the Market, separate col- ors, 5oe. per lou. ^teuiple's Itrancliins* As- botted colors. 60c. per lOU. CLEMATIrs, large flowering varieties, 4H in. pots. $2.00 per doz. COLKIIS, Golden Bedder and Verschaffeltil. 2^ in. pnts. $2.00 per 100. UKAC.ENA I>'D1VISA,3 in. pots. 75c. per doz.; $i O'lperl'iO. EUONYMUH AllREA MARGINATA, strong t.lants. irom 6 in. pots, $2 00 per doz. EUON YMUS BADICANS, 2H in. pots, 60c. per doz .$3.10 per 100. MOON VINE, 3 m. pots. 76c. per doz., $8.00 per 100. PASSIFLORA, Caernlea, 4 in. pots, tl.OO per doz. SALVIA. Splendens, Bonfire and Silver Spot, 2H In. pots, $2.00 per 100. SALVIA Splendena, 3 in. pots, 76c. per doz., $5.00 per lOii. SIUILAX. from ZH in. pots, $2.(10 per 100. STOKEiIA CVANEA, 2>^ in. pots, 76c. per doz .$i.00perl00. STEVl A, varlegata, 2 in. pots, $3.00 per 100. SWAINSONA aLBA, 3 in. pots, 75c. per doz.; $5.00 per 110. Ceioei K 11th & Jeflerson St8., ■ KlOtUti PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mentl'in the rinrl.t.* Fxrhnnee when writing GEO. M. GARLAND Iron Cutters and Posts Patented December 27th, 1888. bend fur Catalogue. Garland's Gutters will keep enow and ice off your glass and prevent l>reakage. A sample of thia guner u ou exbiUiLiu.i ni tu*:: Chicat^u ir'luwer Growers* Market. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. A. HERRMANN Manufacturer of poral Metal DcslgnS mPORTCR AND DtALER IN TLORISTS' SUPPLIES FACTORY: 709 FIRST AVENUE, '^\tinitl'^.i'° NEW YORK OFFICE AND WAREROOMS: 404, 406, 408, 410, 412 East 34th St. Z WRITE FOR NEW CATALOGUE T Menllon the Florists' Elchapge when writing. Scollaylnviiiciliyoilfirs FOR HOT WATER AND STEAM. BoUers that respond quickly and are unequoled tor their efficiency, simplicity of con- struction and economy of fuel. Greenhouse Pipe and Fittings Qenulne Wrought Iron Pipe (not steel) 2 In., lO^c. per foot. Horticultural building of every description. JOHN A. SCOLLAY 72-74 Myrtle Ave., Borough of Brooklyn NEW YORK CITT. Established ii Year* GROWERS YOU wantto have the reputation for PKRFKCT BLOOMS. YOU want yonr TRADE TO INCKUASE and your REPUTATION to spread. You can secure all this by using: NICOTIOIDE In your houses, either as a f umigant or spray. It will clean out the pests, no doubt of that, and the experience of users througfh many j:ears shows it is SAFE. The cost per can is not so low as some other preparations, but the WORK DONE is so great— THAT'S THE POINT I Mend along your address and we will see if we cannot make yon one of our customers. The name of OUR preparation is NICOTICIDE. THE MAXWELL MFG. CO., Department P., LOUISVILLE, KY. Hitchings' MOGUL BOILERS For Hot Water or Steam HOI WATER Radiation from 4,200 Square Feet and Up. STEAM Radiation from 2,600 Square Feet and Up Bend four cents postage each for fully Illustrated catalog on Greenhouse Construction and Heating and Ventilating. HITCHINGS & CO. Horticultural Architects and Builders 233 Mercer St., NEW YORK. ESTABLISHED t044. Jem loo I be Klurlwli*' tCirlmiiite wben wrltliiii 81 ■ — iy THE PIERSON-SEFTON GO. Horticultural Architects and Builders, West Side Avenue, JERSEY CITY, N. J. J WE MANUFACTURE EVERY TYPE OF GREENHOUSE \ 1 RED GULF CYPRESS GREENHOUSES 2 FLAT IROIT FRAME RAFTER GREENHOUSES i i PATENT IRON " V " BAR FRAME GREENHOUSES i i for both private and commercial purposes. 3 WE ALSO MANDFACTHRE Hotbed Sash and Frames, Self-locking Vent-openlne Apparatus, / Wood and Iron Frame Beacbes and Tables. Special Hand-made Greenhouse Putty. 1 Our PIER30N BOILERS have eatahllHlied a reputation for economy. We would like to tell i you about them. Let us sead you particulars and testimonials. ^ Write to-day for i»rlces. 33SSSSaSSQSSSSSSSSSSSSSPaP^BS©P^S©S&SESE Mention The Florists' Exchanpe when writing. H. BAYERSDORFER & GO. FIOPL^f 3 SllftftliCS M™":r INOVClIlCS a:: Hafch Expts?^ I Fourth Street. PHILaOELPHIA Mennnn 'in<» (TIorlstB' KxrhnnL'p when writing. GULF CYPRESS GREENHOUSE MATERIAL Hot Bed Sash Greenhouse Qlass Twin Section Boilers PIPE, FITTINGS and VENTILA- TING APPARATUS Mestlov tt* norlBU' Birhang wImb wrltlfes. We Furnish Everything for the Erection of Greenhouses CATALOGUE AND PRICES ON APPLICATION S. JACOBS & SONS, p\i'.l^^ -A^'el Brooklyn, N.Y. M^tloa TiM nociats* Btxchanxe when wzltlac. We are a straight ahoot and aitn to grow into a vigorous plant A WEEKLY MEDIUM OP INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL Vol. XX. No. 2 NEW YORK AND CHICAGO, JULY 8, t905 One Dollar Pet Yeat HYDRANGEAS For Summer Blooming. We have a magnificent lot of Hydrangea Otaksa grown especially for JULY AND AUGUST FLOWERINQ. The plants are just coming into bloom, just beginning to show color, and will be in perfection during July and August, when they are in great demand at watering places and other summer resorts. There is nothing showier or more satisfac- tory for lawn decoration. We make a specialty of them, and find an increasing demand for them from year to year. They can be shipped anywhere safely by freight. Large plants in tubs, $3.00 each; Very large specimens, in half barrels, $7.50 each. F.R.PIER$ONCI).,Iin|tm'ii-lilsii,I.I. Bspaiap FII1I1I08D8 iaons CUT STRINGS, gQ CTS. EACH. W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass. LILIUM HARRISII BERMUDA EASTER LILIES Three-Leg Brand Oar ^ower states that we csd expect to receive our first Bhipment of earl; forcic^ bulbs on steamer leavlnc Bermuda July 14th. Our Harriali Lily Bulbe give bo much Batlsfaction over all other Btocks; belnp: freer from disease and the true Harriali type, they recommend themBelvea to all Florlets requlriog reliable stockB at moderate prices. READ WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAT: iVnaolicited^ Randolph. Mass., February 21, 1904. Gents:— We wish to Inform you that the Lllium HarrisU we had from yon last year were very eatlBfac* tory indeed. They were the "true" Harrieil, with very large flowers; perfectly healthy plants. They were also very early and even— so even that we cut a 100-foot house between November 15th and January 10th— all clean, with scarcely any waste. We shall surely Increase oar order the coming season, {Signed) MANN BROTHERS. Clitcas k BoDDiNGTON Cc, New York City. Dear Sirs:- We are pleased to advise you that recent consignment of Hsrrisii LUiee of July 30, 1903, were cut on the 9th ult. and prove very satisfactory. Loss is exceedingly small and we ask you to enter an additional order for 2000 of same variety. Truly yours, (Sfjmed) "• ■ ' - H. L. BLIND i BROS. FOR JULY AND AUG- UST DELIVERY Pittsburg, December 1. 1904. pmcEs Ljijum Harrisii iulbs Begular HarrlsU, as uauaUy sold. 100 1000 6-7, 400 in boi t3.60 »3I),00 e-7, 360" " 4.00 37.60 7-9. 200" " 8.60 B0.(0 9-11,100" " 14.50 1360O 11-13 35.00 One Whole Case of All Sizes Sold at 1000 Rates. S-Leg Brand. For early forcing 100 1000 »4.50 $40.00 5.60 60.00 8.60 80.00 20.00 176.00 60.U0 Storage Lilium Bulbs '"':r Cold SHOULD BE PLANTEn NOW 100 1000 LILIUM LONGIFLORUM GIGANTEUM (Dark Stem) 5 to 7 in. bnlbs, 600 In a case $5.00 $40.00 7 to 9 in. balbs, 300 in a case 7.60 66.00 LILIUM LONGIFLORUM (Our " Special Stock ") 7to9 in. bnlbs, 300 in a case 7.60 60.00 etc 10 in. bnlbs. 200 In a case 11.60 100.00 10 to 12 In. bulbs, 150 in a case 17.60 150.00 LILIUM HARRISII-Cold Storage, present delivery 6 to 7 in. bulbs. 400 in a case 6.00 40 00 LILIUM TIGRINUM Splendens (Single), 7-9 in. , 150 to case 4.00 35.00 Double 400tocase 6.00 45.00 IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT FOB EABLT FAI-I, FtOWKRI.VO COLD STORAGE LILIUM SPECIOSUMS 100 1000 LILIUM SPECIOSUM RUBRUM (Dark Red) 9 to 11 in. bulbs. 100 In a case 7.50 70.00 LILIUM ROSEUM, or MELPOMENE (Rose) 8 to 9 in. bulbs, 160 in a case e.W 60 00 9 to U in. bulbs, 100 in a case 9.60 100.00 Get oar prices for COtn STORAGE VALLEY. Can ship everyday in the year. Prices on all other Bulbs ou application. CLUCAS & B0DDIN6T0N CO. N.Y.CITY 131 WEST 23d STREET. PALISADE NURSERIES, SPARKILL, N. Y. 'iii|>orters. Exporters and Orowers of SEEDS, BULBS and PLANTS ■ ■ Peony and Carnation 8|)eciall»t» Large Tree Moving Land»ea|)e Develo|)ment COTTAGE GARDENS CO. Queens, L,« I., IN.Y. ■ ■ ■ ■ Mention Tbe riorleta' Bxehanc* when wiltlnc CONTENTS AND INDEX TO ADVERTISERS. PACE 33 26 The Florist-s' Exchange We Have To But We Hate It Come and See Us at 201 Fulton Street VASES, - - $4.00 a Pair WINDOW BOXES, - SI.OO RUSTIC HANGING BASKETS lOln., (l-OO; 12in., (I.IS; IS.in., $1.60 Each NTCO-PXJME LIQUID, % pt., 50c.; pint, $1.50. Useful for Spraying and Vaporizing. APHIS PUNK, per box 12 rolls, 60c.; per case 12 boxes, $6.50. SUIiPHUE, 10 lbs., 40c.; 100 lbs., $3.50. The beet Curative for Mildew. LIBERTY HOSE, % in. in 25 or 50 ft. lengths, 10c. per foot. SHEEP MAlfUBE, $1.25 per 100 lbs. ; $20.00 per ton. BAMBOO CANES, 6 to 8 feet, $6.00 per 1000. WM. ELLIOTT ^ SONS, New York Mention The Florists' EJxchange when writing. PANSY SEED Brown's Extra Select Superb Qtant Prize Pansies. Awarded Silver Medal St. Louis Exposition, 1904. My own growing; new 1905 crop ready. PRICES Mixed Seed, 3000 seeds, $1.00; %-oz., $1.50; i/2-oz..$2.50; l-oz.,$5.00; 14-lb., $14.00; i/a-Ib., $25.00; 1-lb., $50.00. Plants ready September 1st. Cash with order. PETER BROWIV Lancaster, Pa. UentloD the FlorlBta' Bxchange when WTltln£. AMERICAN PANSY SEEDS Grown by William Toole. Now Beady Sow in July and August for Winter flowers or cold frame plants. The moat complete list of varieties and mixtures grown by any one in America, de- scribed In our catalogue which is sent with PANSY GUIDE, free to any address Extra Choice Mixed, 10c. per pkt. ; % oz., 60c. ; >4 0z.,75c. ; per oz., $2.76. Selected Mixed. 15c. per pkt.; Koz.,70c.; >4OZ.,$l.20; per oz., $4.00. Hesperian'8 Mixture, 25c. per pkt. Trade pkts., containing triple quantity, at double price. Write to WILLIAM TOOLE, Pansy Specialist PANSY HEIGHTS. BARABOO, WISCONSIN MeutloD The FlorlBta' Eichange when writing. CALLA BULBS READY The above bulbs are free from disease and ate true to measurement. $36.00 per 1000 45.00 55.00 " 70.00 GET YOUR ORDER IN EARLY Freight prepaid at the above prices. 250 at 1000 rate. CASH. 17 TO 23 ENNAN ST., 1% inches diameter S4.00 per 100; 2 inches diameter 5.00 " 21^ inches diameter 6.00 " 3 inches diameter 7.50 " tA. MITTING, K Santa Cruz, Gal. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. PREE^IA BLJLBd READY NOW. IF PLANTED NOW WILL BLOOM FOR CHRISTMAS American-grown Refracta Alba 100 1000 5000 Choice, y, inch $0.75 $5.00 $22.60 1st Quality, % to K inch . . .50 3.00 14.00 Due to Arrive This Weelt from Our Own Grower : PURE WHITE FLOWERED BERMUDA-GROWN FREESIA 100 1000 sooo Mammoth, % to % inch . . $1.00 $9.00 $42.00 Choice, y%toy. Inch 85 7.50 35.00 New Frcesia Purity. . .doz.,60c. ; loo, $4.00 For Cash 'With Order we will Prepay Charges on Above VALGHAN'^ 8EED »TORE 84 Randolph St., CHICAGO 14 Barclay St., NEW YORK UentloB The Horlits* IBidianse when writing. PURE CULTURE Mushroom Spawn Per 10 lbs., $1.20; per 100 lbs., $10.00 Allen's Defiance Mignonette (Greenhouse Qro-wn) Per pkt.. 1000 Seeds. $1.00; per 2000 seeds. $L50 STUMPP & WALTER CO., 50 Barclay Street, NEW YORK Branch Store, 404 East 34th Street* New York Mention the Florist** Rxchange when writing. Fall Bulbs BEST QUALITY LOW PRICES Send us a list of the varie- ties wanted, stating quantity of each, and let us quote. JAMES VICK'S SONS ROCHESTER, N. Y. Mention The Dorlats* Btehange when writtnic. ROEMER'S ^^Ifl^ PANSIES The finest strain of Pansies in the World Introducer andGrowerofallthe leading Novelties Highest Award. Internationa] Exhibition, Bub- setdorf, 1904. Catalogue free on application. FRED. ROEMER, Seed Grower QUEOLINBURG, GERMANS. FISCHER'S fp'k'^S.S PURITY The finest in existence. A magnificent glistening white, of great substance, long strong stems [2 ft.), of largest size and very fragrant, very prolific In both flower and bulbs, producing bulbs of immense size when well grown. Price, $4.00 per luo; tSO.OD per 1000. 500 at 1000 rate. Discount on 5000 lots. Beady now. Cash with order, please. R. FISCHER Great Neck L. I., N.Y. Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing. Bulk and Packages LAWN GRASS SEED Dickinsons, Evergreen, and Pine Tree Brands SPECIAL MIXTURES SEED FOR GOLF GROUNDS THE ALBERT DICKINSON CO. MINNBAPOLtS CHICAGO Mention The Florlsta' Exchange when writing. NEW CREATIONS IN DAHLIAS Surpassing all others. Faithfully and truthfully described in our new illus trated and descriptive catalogue mailed free upon request. L. K. PEACOCK, Inc., ATCO, N. J. Mention The EPlorlsta' Dxcbanee when writing. NEVER BEFORE OFFERED LillDni LonginoiDiD lliilloniiii Original Japan stock, in fine healthy condition, ready tor delivery July, 1905 6x7 size, $25.00 per I GOO; $3.60 per I DO 7x9 " 66.00 " 8.00 " 9x11 " I30.00 " I6.0O " Orders will be accepted as long as stock to arrive, which Is very limited, is unsold. Terms, Net Gash, 30 days. Write for Special Price on all other Bulbs, Roots, Etc. r. w. o. ^cumitz, prioce Bay, N. v. I m porter and Exporter UeutloB ^e Florists' Bxcbanffe when writing. July 8, 1906 The Plorists' Exchange 27 JOHNSON & STOKES' KSL, GIANT PANSIES Never has a straitt of Pansy uiven more general satisfaction than has our "King-Iy Collection of Olaat PaiiHles.*' It Is absolutely nori^aled la ranue of matralflcentcoIorB, size iind substanco, and no expense has been spared to bring it up to its present high standard of excellence. Half trade packet (lODOueeds), 30c. ; trade paoket (200U bieeds), TiOc. ; 6000 seeds, i^l.OO ; per oz.. $6.00. Po|)ular PaD&ie» tieadquarters for the Best English Trench and German Strains. Lart;e trade pkt. (2000 seeds) Oz. Azure blue to.20 Belgian striped 20 $0.76 Black (Faust) 20 .75 Bronze shades 20 .76 Buyoot's larae blotched 60 4.00 Emperor Frederick (new), dark red 20 .76 Emperor William, ultramarine blue 20 .75 English, larse flowering', fine mixed 25 l.OO Fire Dragon, liery orantxe and bronze ... .20 .75 French, larse llowertng, ttneBt mixed ... .20 .80 Lord Beacunsfleld, deep pvirple violet. , . .20 .75 Odier, extra large blotched, rich colors. .30 3.00 Prince Bismarck, beautiful golden br'ze .20 .76 Quadrlcolor, or phea^iaQt's eye(ralnbow) .20 .76 Snow Queen, satiny white 20 .75 Striped and mottled, large flowered 20 .75 Improved (i^lant Trlmardeau, mixed 2b l.oo Gold margined 20 .75 Oiant white 26 1.26 Giantyellow 25 1.25 Lar^e trade pkt. (2030Bt-edB) Giant black-blue (new > $0.26 Glantblack 25 Giant azure blue ( Emperor William) .... .26 Giant Striped 25 Havana brown. 20 Oassier's Giant, five blotched 40 Masterpiece, a new lar^e blotched va- riety with curled petals of compact habit, great substance, and containing many rich colors 40 Meteor (new), bright brown 20 Peacock, ultramarine blue, deep claret and white 20 Red Victoria inew), very fine 25 White, pure 20 Yellow, pure 20 Fine, mixed '5 Fine English, mixed 20 Imperial German, mixed 30 Oz. $1 50 1.25 1.26 1.26 .75 3.00 3 50 .76 .75 1.01) .75 .76 .60 .76 3.00 JOHNSON & STOKES, 217-219 MarKet St., Philadelphia. Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. We must Dispose of a CONSIGNMENT of ORCHIDS Therefore ofler below Import Cost: ONCIDIUM var. Koffersii, aa shown in pic tnre is the most beautiful, best paying, winter-flowering Orchid known to the trade. The flowers grow In enor- mous panicles, color a bright golden yellow, each flower 2 to 2>^ Inches across. Plants bear from 100-210 flowers and more. Grown on blocks or in baskets. Easier of cnltnre than carnations. This is a rare t-hance. Do not miss it. Try at least a few. Extra large plants with fine leads, Each 12 100 7il0p8eudobnlb8 $0.76 $8.00 $60.00 Fine plants, 6x8 pseudo bulbs 80 6.0O 46.00 Good flowering plants, 3x6 pseudo bulbs 40 4.00 30.00 6 at dozen: 26 at 100 rate. JAPAN BAMBOO STAKES Durable, best for staking Lilies. Roses, Chrysanthe' mums. Shrubs, etc. lOu looo 2U00 4feet.. W.40 $2.76 $5.0O 6 '• 75 6.50 lO.OO Leas 5 p«r cent, for cash. Send for our New Catalogue, now ready. Address — H. H. BERQER & CO. 47 Barclay St.. New York Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Best Crade Only IMPORT ORDERS NOW BOOKED Write for Pricos W. C. BECKERT Allegheny, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. We are no'w booking orders for LILIUM HARRISII LILIUM LONGIFLORUM ROMAN HYACINTHS PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS, &c Apply for prices. Btatlng number wanted CTCA8 RBVOI,UTA, t8.00 per 100 lbs. COI.D STORAGE VALLEY PIPS, In cases of 3,000, at $10.00 per 1000. J. M. THORBURN & CO. 30 Cortlandt St. New York UentloB n« llortoli* Bxcbans* wben writing. QUALITY SEED BULB PLANT SEND yOH CATALOGUE. ARTHUR T. BODDINQTON :«4« Went 14th St.. New York. Mention The Florlstfl* Exchange when writing. BURPEE'S SEEDS PHILADELPHIA Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. MeatioD The FIorlBts' Eicbange when writing. CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM MULTIFL. "Beststralns of European specialists. Blood red, white rose, pure white, white with carmine eye, mixed. Above 75c. per 100; $6.00 per 1000 seeds. Daybreak, color. $2.00 per 100 seeds. Papilio, mixed, $1.00 per 100 seeds. HENRY PHIUPPS SEED CO., Toledo, Ohio Mention the FlorlHtg' Exchange wben writing. Catalog Engravings and ILLUSTRATIONS that print EASILT. That's tha kind w» make — have been aince '73. JAj. IVI, DnTANI, Engraving and Printing 706 Chestnut Street, PHIUDELPHM, PA. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. IT IS NOW READY Our Catalogue r»r auerOBey-grown Bulbs. Let us send you a copy before you order elsewhere. HUBERT & CO. N. LePage, Rep. Mt. Vernon, N.Y. Meptlon tbi- Klnrlw,.' Bxcbaniff wbep writing KOSTER & CO, . Z'is^.ill BOSKOOP, HOLLAND Hardy Azaleas, Box Trees, Clematis, Coalfert. Hydrangeas, Peonies. Pot-Grown Plants for Forcing. RHODODENDRONS, H. P. ROSES, Etc. Catalogue free on demand. Menttrm Thp Fl-.rists" Kxchimce when writing. PANSY SEED TBU JKNNINC8 SXRAIN of finest Amerlcan-grr.wD Pansy Seed (New Crop) nnw ready. Large n<.werlng, finest colors In great variety, none better, by mall, packet of 3000 seeds, $1.00; 1 02.. $5.00; 3 ozs,, $12.00. Plants In September. Cash with order, E B. JENNINGS, ^"ll*^"' Soufhporf, Conn. Orower of the Finest Paneles. Mention The Florists' Excbaage when writing. ZirngiGbol Gioot Mm Market and Fancy Strains. New Ciop seed of those well-known, unrivaled Pansles, ready now In trade packages at $1."0 each, either strain. DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, NEEDHAM, MASS. Mention The Florists' Exchange wben writing. ni II OC VIRGINIA- DULDO GROWN Emperor $14.00 per 1000 Prineeps 5.00 " P. Omatua 4 00 " Write for special price on large quantities. POAT BROS., Ettrick, Va. MentloD the Florlaf Bxchange when wtIHdjf. FOR FALL, 1905 ROSES, strong, home-grown plants; H. P.'s and Ramblers. CLBJUATIS, Large Flowering and Paalculata. CLIMBING VINES, leading varieties. OBNAMENTAI. SHRUBS and TREES, fine assortment. JACKSON & PERKINS CO. SIw\\"r'k KentlOD the riortiti' Kiehange when wrtn nu WARD'S HIGH GRADE Bulbs & Plants HoRsc.Hoi RALPH M. WARD & CO. BRAND 1 2 W. Broadway, NEW YORK Mention The Florists' EscbapEe when writing. XXX SEEDS PRIMROSE "^c^rN^Ell" Finest grown, large-flowerlDg, fringed, single and double, 16 varieties, mixed, 500 seeds $1.00; half pkt., 60c. Have the varieties sep- arate also. mauT nai»w Finest Giants, mized, 1000 alANT DAIST seeds, 26c. CIMe^ADIA Finest large-ttower- incKAKIA ing dwarf. In best mixture, 1000 eeede, BOc. BA KIOV GIANT. The finest large- r^Alv9 I flowering varieties, critically selected, 6,000 seeds, $1.00; half pkt., 50c; per oz., $3.60. jjS-SOO seeds of "Giant Mme. Perrett" added to every $1.00 pkt. of Giant Pansy Seed. CASH. Extra count of seeds in all packets. JOHN F. RIIPP, Shiremanstown, Pa. The Home of Primroses Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. IMPORTANT Baby Ramblers and other Boses from 2-Inch pots. Bargains for Spring delivery. The Elizabeth Nursery Co. ELIZABETH. N. J. MentioD the Florlgta' Bxcbaoge when writlog. i 100 1000 2 ft long, (0.46 M.08 2>4 .6S 6.11 3 .65 6.16 m .78 7.18 I .88 8.16 PLANT STAKES No. 10. Steel Wire Galvanized. 100 1000 4M!ft.long, tl.OO t».3u e •■ 1.12 W.23 6« " 1.20 JI.27 l.J» 12.26 en •• 1.40 13.28 No. 8. Steel Wire Galvanlzeil. For staking American Beauty and other BtronK and tall growing roses. 100 1000 I 100 lOOO 2 H. long, $0.66 tS.26 4 ft. long, $1.10 $10.00 2« " .70 6.60 4« " 1.26 11.60 3 " .80 7.60 6 ■• 1.40 13.00 3ii " .96 9.0O I e " 1.60 16.60 CANE STAKES, Soathern.. .76 6.00 " " Japanese. Very thin, 6 ft. long, 76c. per 100; 610 (or t3.0O: $6.60 per 1000; $12.60 (or 2600. GREEN PAINTEIJ TAPERING PLANT STAKES. lii ft., Uo. per doz., 80c. per 100; 2 ft., 24c. per doz., f 1.66 per 100; 2K ft., 3dC. per doz., $2.20 per 100; S ft., 48c. per doz., $2.00 per lOO; 3)^ ft,. 67c. per doz.. $3.60 per 100; 4 ft , 68c. per doz., $4.35 per 100; 6 ft., 80c. per doz.; $6.10 per 100. GREEN PAINTED HEAVY OR DAHLIA STAKES. 3 ft., 68c. per doz., $1.40 per 100; 3H (t., 80c. per doz., $6.17 per 100; 4 ft. , 96c. per doz., $6.90 per 100; 6 ft.. $1.16 per doz., ^7.40 per 100; 6 ft., $1.40 per doz., «8.90 per 100. For complete list of supplies for the Florists seeour New Wholesale List, mailed free for the asking. HENRY F. MICHELL C0.,*'.mpS"e1?f 1018 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. Meptlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. ^ A M M A G SUrted, strong plants \^ M l« ra M 9 Allemania, Austria, Italia, P.Alarquant, Robusta, etc.,$3per 100. Dahllag, Strong Bulbs, Best Cut Flowers named, $3.60 per 100. Shellroad Greenhouses, Grange P. 0 , Balto. Md. Mention The Florists* Exchanfre when writing. ArllDgton Tested Seeds for Florists. Catalogrne mailed free. W. W. RAWSON A. CO. SeedBmen, 12 Faneull Hall Square, BOSTON, - - MASS. Lilij of the Vallei^ Finest Pips: Berlin variety for early forcing. Hamburg variety for late forcing and retarding. We make a specialty of the above. Give us a trial. Order early. Write for particulars to ETZOLD & CO., Hamburg, Germany ^KTE aim: to supply only SUPERIOR STOCK When making up your catalogue, write ua for prices on Summer flowering bulbs. JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, Floral Park,N.Y. BULBS for FORCINB Litium HarrisU, Lilium Longifloraiu, Whit* Soman Hyacinths, Paper White Orders booked now for early delivery. WEEdER U dun, and Merchants 11« Ohamben Street, NBW YORK GLADIOLI CUT SPIKES OF of the Highest Quality, ah colors and combinations of sliades imaginable. One Hundred Acres from which to select. Write tor prices. ARTHUR COWEE, Gladiolos Specialist. Meadowvale Farm, Berlin, New Yorit Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. 28 THe Hlorists' Exchange DWMRF BOX 3 to 6 In., $25.00 per 1000; 2 to 4 inches, $20.00 per ICOO. Specimen Evergreens 's:e"t°hem!"^"'°*- "''"'"'' HIRAM T. JONES, Union County Nursurles ELIZABETH. N.J. UenttoD the PlorlBta* Bxchanr* wheo wrltloir- WANTED Growers of HERBACEOUS PERENNIAL PLANTS, ■" ""■" ■ ^l^" especially Peonies. Phlox and Iris, are Invited to corre- spond with us, stating what varieties can be furnished and prices in quantity. XHB BAY STATE NURSERIES, Nortli Ablnstott, Mass. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. Seed Trade Repori. AMERICAN SEED TRADE A5SOCUTION W. H. Grenell, Pierrepont Manor, N. T., president; L. L. May, St. Paul, Minn., first vice-president; G. B. McVay, Birmingham, Ala., second vice-president; C. E. Kendel, Cleve- land, O., secretary and treasurer. FREESTA BULBS.— A Guernsey cor- respondent of the Horticultural Trade Journal writes: "On account of the very dry season in Guernsey, freesia bulbs will not run a large sample, but what they will lose in size they will gain in quality, as they are well rip- ened. Many millions of freeslas are grown in this Island and sent to the English markets. There is no better paying bulb as a catch crop, whether under vines or in boxes. They will be dear to buy this season, as the freesia bulb crop in France is a complete fail- ure. Early buyers will buy the cheap- est." CLOVER SEED IN MICHIGAN.— A Michigan seed dealer says: "I notice the Agricultural Bureau report on clo- ver seed this year for Michigan is 101 per cent, as against 90 pei cent. loi the corresponding date in 1904. This, so far as Michigan is concerned, must be an error, I believe. I have seen consider- able of the territory devoted to clover in the state, and my observation would warrant a conservative estimate of more than double acreage and three times as good condition. This would mean a production of six times as much seed, with continued favorable weather for ripening and maturing the crop, and if we have that kind of weather we will have that quantity of seed.'*— Live Stock World. CALIFORNIA GROWERS in the bean trade are predicting a great future for San Fernando valley as a producer of beans. A large acreage in this valley was- sold last week at $50 per acre. The land has been set out to barley for several seasons, and while the yield has been satisfactory the acreage will hereafter be planted to lima beans. A number of experiments were made last season in this valley by Ventura bean raisers, with pronounced success, proving the soil to be well adapted for beans as well as oranges, and at the acre sale price above named it is fig- ured the land will net nearly 30 per cent, set out in beans. The Hunting- ton people, who have this year already secured 17.000 acres of this valley land, have recently developed about 300 inches of water at a depth of 55 feet and will further develop until they have increased it to 1,000 inches. At present the McClay Water Company, owned by Frederick K. Rindge, are allowing some of their water to run to waste, having a larger supply than they can sell. And now that the elec- tric road system of Los Angeles is to be completed to Burbank and right of way has been obtained to Fernando, 15 miles from Los Angeles, it can safely be said that land in this valley, which is destined to become a great bean raising district and has not par- ticipated in the general advance in values around Los Angeles and is sell- ing very much below its intrinsic value is almost certain to enhance in value — a fact that several shrewd in- vestors who have made big money in beans and want more bean land have recognized by recently securing op- tions on two large tracts in the val- ley. ALVIN. AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCI- ATION.— The twenty-third annual con- vention of the American Seea Trade Association was held at Alexandria Bay, N. Y., June 20-22. The prepared program was practically carried out. Some excellent thoughts were brought out that will be of much value to the members of the trade. A feature of the convention was the elaborate en- tertainment of the members and their guests, which consisted of steamboat rides every afternoon and one even- ing, and a grand banquet Wednesday evening, presided over by Albert Mc- Cullough. who was toastmaster, W. H. Grenell being host. Mr. Grehell was host the entire time during the con- vention, except Thursday afternoon, when A. T. Ferrell tendered the mem- bers a steamboat ride up the river. C. E. KENDEL, Sec'y. Echoes of the Seed Trade Convention. The coming together at Alexandria Bay last week of the seedsmen, in con- vention, was an occasion of more than ordinary interest. The place was hap- pily selected, as a more beautiful spot cannot be found, or one better adapted for business and pleasure. The attrac- tions were of a kind that drew people together in harmony of purpose arid feeling. The day was to the seed trade what a birthday is to the family — a day of coming together, with a common in- terest; a day when all feuds were set aside, estrangements healed, and all jealousies and heart burnings laid aside, it is to be hoped, forever. Every member present boiled over with good feeling, and a desire to make every oth- er member happy. "How has the trade been?" was the first question in the business course, and almost invariably the answer was "Good; very good." That reply was to be expected. The wheels of commerce throughout our country are moving briskly, every industry is active, all la- bor employed, and the remuneration sufficient to enable all who will to have not only the necessities of life, but many of the luxuries, which means a good garden, not only of vegetables, but of flowering plants, and that means business for the seedsmen. The next thought was of crop condi- tions. Here hope and fear mingled their voices, as well they might. If hopes do not ripen to fruition, the seedsman is at sea in an empty craft. Great fear has been, and is felt still, of the pea and bean harvest. The heavy rain and unseasonably cold weather throughout the North and West have been discouraging, but the growers, whO' have their all at stake, are confident that all will come out well in the end; that it is not too late for a satisfactory harvest. The vine seed Industry, a very large one. is having its anxious moments; not that it is too late to secure a crop, but because the heavy rains have ren- dered the soil so hard that it is a ques- tion whether it can be put in condition to give the best results. Time alone will answer the query. Unusually large preparations are making, and there will be an increased acreage planted, par- ticularly of cucumbers, and while there are no empty bins, the dispositi6n seems to be to have more full ones, to be in readiness for the shortage that brings a rich harvest to the fortunate holder of a large surplus. To provide against shortage Is busi- ness economy, but to rush headlong into production far beyond possible de- , mands, is one of the greatest calami- ties that can befall the seed trade. It would not be if all who take great risks FIELD-GROWN ROSES Headquarters For Crematis, Peonies, Fruit Trees, Smaii Trees, etc. WRITE FOE PBIOES. W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, GENEVA, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange wheo writing. had sufficient capital to carry surplus productions; unfortunately, such is not the case, and the anxiety to unload in order to bridge over the torrent of debt has a ruinous effect on legitimate trade. That there are surplus stocks in the market of certain seeds is mainly mani- fest by the anxiety shown in quiet cor- ners to unload specialties at prices not above cost of production. The holders of these must tell the story of their grief in their own way; we cannot as- sist them. One of the most pertinent remarks at the time and place was made by Albert McCullough, who asserted with all the enthusiasm of his nature, that the seed department at Washington should be- come members of the association, as they are now the leaders in the packet business. Then came the question, "How long. Oh! how long" must the seed trade of our country suffer be- cause of the sins of its representatives in Congress, who were chosen to pro- tect rather than to destroy our Indus- tries? and there comes no answer. The man of the hour, the heart around which all other hearts warmed; modesty so sweet as to silence speech: generosity equal to all occasions; the searchlight of thought that forced its way into every avenue that would give pleasure, were all united in an unosten- tatious body, recognized as W. H. Gre- nell. To him, and to him alone, is due the credit of making every man, woman and child at the convention perfectly happy. His only assistant was the goddess of the weather; the two were rivals, each trying to outdo the other, and at the close of the race both were winners. A third was a ne- cessity, and it was the "clippler," the mill that does clean and perfect work; It did it then. The union was strong in heart and hand, and, if condemna- tion visits those "of whom every man speaketh well," those two must suffer because through their efforts the oc- casion was made one of pure delight. The consensus of opinion as to the next place of meeting, as manifested by vote taken, was that Santa Clara would be the place chosen. But when the majorities' influence of California's next candidate for governor is forgot- ten, some other place may be chosen. Sweet Pea Notes. Eckford is well to the fore with new varieties this season and has reason to congratulate himself on the success which has attended his efforts, seeing that he has induced the Royal Horti- cultural Society to break one of its most important rules by granting an award of merit to the new orange tint- ed salmon, Henry Eckford, before it had been tested at the gardens of the society. The color of this charming variety is so distinct and desirable that few will be found to cavil at the de- cision of the committee. The individ- ual flowers are large and of perfect form, and are often produced three on a stem. The collection also included Romolo Piazzani. which will doubtless become the leading blue; Miss Phil- brick, which bears a strong resem- blance to Flora Norton; Admiral Togo, a washedout Duke of Clarence, with nothing to recommend it; Scarlet Gem, nearly double the usual size, and in several cases carrying three flowers on a stem; King Edward VII., with wings so distinctly purple as to be unrecog- nizable and serving as a foil to Queen Alexandra, a new scarlet of giant size and excellent form, which is said to have the additional merit of not suf- fering from sunburn. We shall see. If the degeneration in King Edward VII. is permanent, its use and popularity are ended. The noble Earl of Ford- hook (Howard M. of that ilk) was an interested and interesting visitor at the exhibition. In connection with a trial of more than 250 varieties the following dates are interesting: Burpee's re-selected extra early in full bloom, June 12; Mont Blanc, June 20; Sunbeams, June 22. The rest nowhere. S. B. DICKS. European Notes. It is a pleasure to report a rapid and distinct improvement in the appearance of our growing crops since the abun- dant rains, which, being accompanied in many cases with thunder, have washed off the blight, which badly in- fested all the cruciferge. The seed will be bolder and better developed, and if the normal amount of sunshine is forthcoming should be in every way satisfactory. The young radishes have now got a good hold and should yield at least half a crop. Spinach is going strong and may even now produce a full delivery. Cress is quite safe so far as quantity is concerned; the quality of the samples depends upon the sun.' Leek is going from bad to worse; the mildew has completely destroyed it in many places. Later reports respecting onions are very disquieting. Many of the large globular yellow colored va- rieties, which are highly esteemed for the exhibition table, are a practical failure. The mildew is devastating the large fields of the cheap white onion grown in the south of Europe, and in- stead of the anticipated giut it is quite safe to predict a shortage. The large stock in the hands of growers is of very poor quality and is practically un- salable. The lucky few will easily coin money out of the odorous esculent if they are wise. Mangel wurzels have never looked b-^tfer than they are looking now; the crop should be a good one in every respect. On the other hand, the cold drought during May has severely pun- ished the table beets. With the excep- tion of a few strong-growing kinds like Hassano, Bastian's and Dewing's, the appearance of the plants Is far from srtisfactory. Early flat Egyptian. De- troit, Eclipse and Crosby's Egyptian have suffered badly; the latter will be very short. Carrot badly needs a full week of bright sunshine, accompanied with very gentle breezes. The plants are full of vigor, but the inflorescence is retarded by the absence of favorable conditions. Seekers for novelties should take up the lovely Nicotiana Sanderse, which has been exhibited in a very attractive form this season by the raisers. In ad- dition to the carmine of the parent plant, a large number of very beautiful tints, ranging from deep purple to pure white, have now been produced, and the size of the individual flower has also been increased. It can still hon- estly claim to be the novelty of the century. Max Herb has succeeded in produc- ing a lemon yellow form of his superb Centaurea imperialis, which will prob- ably be offered to the trade this sea- son. It has the vigorous growth of the purple variety, and will prove a very acceptable addition to the somewhat limited range of colors hitherto offered. EUROPEAN SEEDS. NEW VARIETY OF SWEET POTA- TO.— A new variety of sweet potato having great economic value has been acclimated in the experimental gardens of Bordeaux. It is a native of Daho- mey, and very prolific. The leaves of the plant can be used as a substitute for spinach, and the tubers, contain- ing a higher percentage of sugar than beets, are fine flavored, and make ex- ceptionally good food for live stock. At present the authorities have only a limited quantity of tubers, and as these are to be used wholly for reproduction, it will not be possible to obtam sam- ples for American experimenters until next year. A few hundred "sprouts" have been distributed among French agriculturists. A box containing ten of these "sprouts" has been placed at the disposition of the American consul, as the representative of the Smithsonian Institution, but as the young growths are extremely fragile, and very suscep- tible tO' changes of temperature, it is feared they may not survive transit to the United States, however well they may be packed. — Albion W. Tourg^e. Consul, Bordeaux, France, in Consular Report. Jal7 8, 190S The Plorists' Exchange 29 August Rolker & Sons, " ''^I'S'-^.V.r^^- New York Horcioultural Importing Agents for Foreign Grower^ of Florlste' Bulbs and Plants, Ornamental Nursery and Fruit Stocks. We supply the trade; send for lists and offers. Orders booked uow for Spring and Fall Deliveries. Mention The FIorlBts' Rxrhnnro when wrltlnir. AMERICAN TREE SEEDS AND PI.ANTS OurDeBcrlptlveCataloKae of American Heeds and I Plants Is ready for ntalllnK. Ask for It. I OTTO KATZENSTEIN & CO. Tree Heeds and Plants Hpeolallsts, ATLANTA, GA I Mention the FlorUts' Kxchaogs when wrlttog. F. & F. NURSERIES Sr;.S Wholesale Oroirers TREES AND PLANTS In (uU assortment ^__^^ M»ntloa the floriBf WxchAPge wbea writing. Trade Catalog ae Free ASTER PIAINTSS:S^S plants, iO cts. per lOO ; 300 ror$1.00 ; (ISO per lOOO. J. C. SCHMIDT CO., BrUtol, Pa. IfentloD the FlorlBte' Exchange when writing. FAIIfpntlon The Florlgta' Exchange when writing. PEONIES Divisions to average more than 3 eyes, $10.00 per 100. SEND FOB LIST. EDWARD SWAYNE, West ChHtar, Pa. Mention The Florlstg' Exchange when writing. tEUlI PLIITI! In Ani| Quantity Wliite and Pink Plume, Giant Pascal, Golden Heart, Boston Market and other varieties, $1.00 per 1000 ; $8.50 per 10,000. Special price on lots of 100,000 and over. R. VINCENT, JR. & SON 'WHITB MARSH, BID. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. P. OUWERKERK 216 Jane Street WEEHAWKEN HEIGHTS, N. J. p. O. No. I, Hoboken, N.J. JUST RECEIVED FROM OUR HOLUND NURSERIES Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Spiraea Jap- onica, Lilium Speciosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot -Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in sorts. Clematis and H. P. Roses in the best sorts. PR.ICES MODERATK Mention th» Floriata' Exchange when writing. 7^£S Fruit Treett Small FmltatOmamental Trees, Everffre«ns and 8hrDb«, Shade TreeSi Hardy Bo«es, llardr Plants, Climbers, et«. The most complete collections tn this conntrf ■ Gold Medal— PariB— Pan-American— St. Louia. 102 prizes New York State Fair, 1904. illustrated Descriptive Catalogue FREE on Request. ELLWANGER & BARRY • Mt- Hope Nurseries, Rochester, N. T. >■ Drameriou U Established 65 Teara. PEONIES Wholesale and retail catalogues ready for distri- bution. Sent free on application. All etock guaranteed true to name. Send your orders In early to be assured of a good collection for Fall planting. PETERSON NURSERY 605 W.Peterson Ave. Mention The Florists' CHICAGO. ILL Exchange when writing. Mention tke ilorlsti* ■xehance when wrlttnc^ EVERGREEN An Immense Stock of both large and smaU sized EVERQREEN TREES in great variety; also EVBRORBEN SHRUBS. Correspondence Solicited. THE WM. H. MOON CO.. Morrisville. Pa. MeptloB th^ FToriits* Bicbanjre when writing. CELERY PLANTS will be ready July 10, sharp. 25,f)00 finest Celery Plants In the country. Al strain. Early Giant Pascal, the best all around Celery trans- planted. S4.bO per 1000. Also 26,000 nice plants from the seed rows In the field, at $3.00 per 1000. No better stock for private or commercial growers can be found. G00LID6E BROTHERS, So. Sudbury, Mass. Mention the FlnrlstB* Birhange when writing- HoilaDii Kmiieni Mi Ask for Car Catalogue. It will Interest yon. ENDTZJANNES&CO.SSS: MentloD the FTortata* Bxehange when wrltlac. LVlKuKCLIiJ Assortment Specialties— White Pine, Hemlock and Large Evergreens. Spring list lor details. Andorra Nurseries Wm. Warner Harper. Prop. CHESTNUT HILL, PA. Mention the Flnrlsts' Eicbange when writing. BoBBiNK & Atkins Nurserymen and Florists VISITORS INVITED. *"'c'rJSCl""° RUTHERFORD, N.J. Mention the Flnrlati' Bichange when writing. EBBINGE&VANGROOS Formerly THE HORTICULTURAL CO. BOSKOOP, HOLLAND Hardy Nursery Stock, such as H. F. Koses. RhododendronN, Azaleas, Cleniatle, Baxaa, Choice fivergreeiist Peonle§, etc. Ask for Catalogue. Mt^ntion The Florists' Exchange when writing. Vegetable Plants: Caaliflower (Early Snowball), S2.50 per 1000. Cabbage Plants, best varieties, SI. 00 per 1000. Sweet Potato Plants, $1.25 per 1000. Tomatoes, Stone, Beauty, $1.26 per 1000, J. C. SCHMIDT CO., Bristol, Pa. Mention the Florlsta' Bxcbange wbea wrltlnff. OLEANDERS Large Plants, pink and white. In bloom now. Write for prices. FRED. HOLDERER, Astoria, L.I. City, N.Y. 2ai FluHhluK Avenue M--i'l|i.Ti Tin- KI.tIhIs' ICxchimcc \Mn-ii wrltliiK. HgHfaogea OtaKsa Field-grown, fine plants, $10.00, $13.00 and $15.00 per 100. Also a tew fine pot-grown plants In 6 to 9 Inch pots. 30c. to 60c. each. Order now for Fall delivery. Terms, cash or satisfactory references. BAUR FLORAL CO.. Erie, Pa. Mention the Flortsti' Exchange when writing. CALIFORNIA PRIVET For Fall Delivery I will have a full stock of well-grown plants, two years old. Also strong three-year plants, transplanted, stochy and well furniehed. Orders can be placed now to an advantage. CHAS. BLACK, Hightstown, N. J. Mention the Florlsta Bicbant when writing All Fine 2 in. Stock Rooted CottiogB 2iQ.PUiiU Some In Bloom per 100 p«r 100 Ag^eratatn, Pauline Gurney . $0.60 $1.60 Fncli8la,6 kinds. In bud and bloom .76 1 50 Paris Daisy .. 1.50 ColeuH, 12 best bedders. . .1000, $4.00 .60 1.50 PrimToseSpOblnensls, finest Qjlxed 2.00 Roses, Ivory, Golden Gate, 3 In., $2.00 per 100. Cash. Direct all orders plainly to BYER BROS. Chambersburg, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. S7VI1LAX Per 100 Fine thrifty stock, 2 In $1.26 PRIMULA OBCONICA. GBANDI- FLORA. tour varieties. 2 In $2.00 Cash with order, please. QEO. J. HUOHES, Berlin, N. J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. GcraDlums ii|s;f Three acres planted for stock, rooted cuttings In any quantity after September 1. I will guarantee them to reach you in good growing condition, and would like to book ycur order now. Send for list. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Altcrnanthcras p. MAJOR and A. NANA 2 In Pots, $l.50 per lOO; $15. OO per lOOO Agreratnna, Gurney,2in. pots $1.60 per 100. tntlvla, BonSre, 2J« in pots $2.00 per 100. Oaeh with order. ERNEST HARRIS. Oelanson. N. Y. Meption Tlie Florists' Exchange when writing. SMILAX PLANTS strong, 2 in. stock, $1.00 perlOO; $9.00 per 1000 CABBAGE PLANTS ^^^'f^l grown, $1.00 per 1000; 10,000 for $7.50. R.KILBOURN, Clinton, N.Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. VERBENAS Fine stock. 2 in., $1.00 per 100. Cryptomcrla Japonica \wTi i*n'.°»io;M per 100. The 4 In. will retail at 26c. to 40c. each and are extra fine. AcnaradllC Plumosas Nanus and Spren- n3|lalO^U3 geri Seedlings, in any quantity. E. I. RAWLINGS, Quakertown, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. ^\ A WkM |k| §k C Henderson's, Queen \^MI^IV#%0 Charlotte, F. Vaugh- an. Austria, 4-ln. pots, $6.00 per 100. GKKANIUM8,4-ln pots, $A.0O per 100. J. C. SCHniDT CO., Bristol, Pa. Mi-'nlliiii Thi- KlorlHtw' Exfhnngo when writing. P.VniiUPhl PI AMT^ aiuanteum strain, seed blULAmcn rLAniO taken of only selected flowers and well built stock: none better; twice transplanted; $3.00 per 100: $2S.OO per 1000. 3 In., J7.ooperlO0: $ft& 'JO per 1000. Seed of above strain, new crop. $*f,i>o per lOOO. C. WINTKKICH, I>KFIANCK, OHIO Mention tbe norlsU' Bxchapge wbea writing. HALF PRICE LAST CALL SalvlBK, 3-4 in., fine, $1.60 per 100. Petunias, Verhenlas, lte»;<>nla Vernon, Heliotrope, Kose Geraniums, mostly in bloom, strong. $!.<>') per 100. ColeiiH, Yellow, liegonla Vernon, G«t man Ivy, 2 In., $1.00 per 100. Cannas, mixed 41n.,$2.eOperlOOeach, WM. S. HERZOG, MORRIS PLAINS, N. J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. SALVIA SPLENDENS Surplus 24-ln. pota, $1.75 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. AOKRATUM, Dwarf Blue, 2»^-ln. pots, $2.00 per 100. Cash with order. WM.J. CHINNICK, Trenton, N. J. Mention th* Flnrlsts* Bxebang* wb«D wrltlrr. S]MLI 21n Pots, $1..'>0 per lOO; $13.SOperlOOO ^ in., $2.00. ColeuB, Golden Bedder and Verschaffelttl; Verbenas, 2 In., $2.00 per 100. 8KEOL1NOS Oaillardia.gr.fl., mixed »weet William, double mixed; Cosnaos, tall; mixed; Hollyhock, mammoth; extra choice mixed; Pansy, extra choice mixed; Aster, Imp. Victoria, blue; Aster, Imp. Victoria, White, 25c. per 100. Cash on C. O. D. J. B.D 4.NPC & 80K. ^Vestfield, M.V. Mention the Florlsf ' Bixchange when wrltlnc- CYCLAMEN Splendens Giganteum Hybrids Finest strain In the world, in five true colors, extra well-grown plants, from 2}'^ in, pots, $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. CYCLAMEN Glgantenm Fimbriatnm (the new fringed variety), from 2% In. pots, $6.00 per 100; from 3 In. pots, $8.00 per 100. Satisfaction Guaranteed PAUL HADER. East Stroadsbarg. Pa. lib Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. LOOK AT THESE BAROAINS At $3.50 per 100 3.000 Geraniums, in bad and bloom, ZM In. pots; 500 Fnchslas, out of Z% in. pots. At $3.50 per 100 1,000 Echeveria Hecnnda Glanca, 3.000 Asparaens Spreogerl.Z^^in.pots; 250Celosia, dwarf, Zhi In. pots. At tl-00 per 100 5,000 Alternanthera, red and yellow; 1000 Verbenas, assorted colors; 1000 Mme. 8aIlerol Geraniams, 2 in.; 1000 Salvia Bedman, 2 In. Oash with order. ROY HOUSTON, Florist, Semtmlle, N. J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. SURPLIS STOCK Per 100 2000 OERANIUMS, assorted, 3>i inch $4.00 300 CANNAS, i inch 6.00 R05B QERANIUMS, SALVIAS, HELIO- TROPES, 4 Inch 4.00 ASPARAGUS SPRENQERI, 4 in., bushy... 8.00 " •• 2 in., bushy... 2.00 ASPARAGUS PLUnOSUS,2in 3.00 ALTERNANTHERA. red and yellow 1.60 ECHEVERIA SECUNDA QLAUCA 3.0O FUCHSIAS, assorted 5.00 avnNOQRAnnA jhortensi. golden FERN. 6 inch 2ec. each CALADIUM ESCULENTUfl, 4 In., 6c.; 6 In., 10c. CHARLES L. STANLEY, Plainfield, N. J. C. R. HILLS, Grand Rapids, Mich. I,A DETROIT, extra fine stock, while they last. 3 In., $6.00 per 100. CHATENAT, PERLE and SUNRISE, 3 In., $5.00 per 100. SHILAX, nice bushy plants, fine stock, 2>4 In., $1.50 per 100; $12.50 per 1000. CHRISTMAS FEPPERS,2>.J In,, $3.00 per 100 $17.60 per lOOO. PRIMTLAS. about August 1. All varieties, 23i ln.,$2.00per 100. ASTER PLANTS all sold; order earlier next year. If it Comes from HILLS, it's All Right Uentlon tbe riorisu' Exchange when writing. 30 The Florists' Exchange NURSERY DEPARTMENT. Conducted by Joseph Meehan. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NXn ness. Address 30 Wilbur Ave., Dutchkllls, L. I. City. MUST BE SOLD AT ONCE, to settle estate, nine greenhouses, each 100 feet. In fair con- dition; hot-water heating, with HItchlngs boil- er, comparatively new; six acres of cultivated gronnd; house of six rooms and barn. In good condition ; artesian well ; steam pump. Situ- ated 2 miles from Rldgewood, N. J., and same distance from Pateraon, N. J. Present mort- gage can stand. Immediate possession. Ad- dress^ AN OLD ESTABLISHED Seed. Bulb and Plant import house, incorpor- ated under the laws of the State of New York, desires an active, competent man to invest $3,000 to $4,000 In its capital stock, and to act principally as travel- ing representative. Business paid 15% last year and can be greatly extended. Fullest investigation allowed to well accredited person. Address CHANCE, Care Florists' Exohangk FOR SALE The old Baumann Nursery, St. George Avenue, Kahway, N. J., land having laid in pasture for 30 years. Avenue lots well suited for residences. All modern im- provements, such as light, gas, hydrant water and main sewer. A bargain. AdolphLeMQult, 172-74 Bowery, New York FOR RENT 11,000 feet of glass, 35 miles from New York, all stocked wUb carnations, chrysanthemums and bedding plants; also store in town nearby. Good wholesale and retail trade. Terms, $760.00 cash and 966.00 per month rent. Possession given at once. Owner cannot attend to It. Address, B.I,., care Florists' Exchange. LEGAL NOTICE The Annual Meeting of the Stock- holders of the New York Market Florists' Association will be held at the office of the Corporation, in the County of New York, Room 804, 257 Broadway, on Monday, July 17, 1905, at 12 o'clock noon, for the election of a Board of Directors and such other business as may properly come before said meeting. PETER F. DALY, Secretary JARDINIERE FERNS SEEDLINGS Good, strong, healthy stock. In variety only. Now ready tor pottl..g. (Two or more plants In each clump). Price, $1.60 per 100 clumps, by mall. $10.00 per 1000, f . o. b. , express. PANSY SEBD New Crop. $1.00 per packet; $1.00 per oz. ; $12.00 per '4 lb. Cash with order, please. C. SOLTAU, 1 99 Grant Ave,, Jersey City, N.J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. MISCELLANEOUS WANTS WANTED — Second-hand boiler, good condition, 175 or 200 radius; round one preferred. Ad- dress A. D. Randall, Cumberland, Md. INVESTMENT wanted. Hollander, whose busi- ness brings him to the United States, desires to invest substantial amount, not exceeding 30,- 000 to 40,000 guilders, in flrst-class horticultural business, where he can be of service In buying Dutch bulbs and other similar products In Eu- rope. Only flrst-class houses need reply. Ad- dress, giving general particulars and appoint- ing Interview. B. B., care Florists' Exchange. ^W ANTED TO BUY greenhouses to be torn down. Mentlop price when writing. Address X. T., care Florists' Exchange MISCELLANEOUS WORKS EVERY DAY IN THE WEEK. Please take my advertisement ont of the Exchange. I advertised on Saturday, and Sunday I sold my pipe. New York. F. B. ABRAMS. SECOND-HAND BOILERS — SeTeral Lord & Burnham New Style Boilers, almost new; also HItchlngs and Weathered, complete In ev- ery way and tested before leaving shop. iOO boxes 12x18 double-thick American glass, clean, and free from defects, secorely packed In new glass boxes. William H. LottOD, West Side Ave. Depot. Jersey City, N. J. FOR SALE Greenhouse flateiial and Hot-bed Sash, milled of Louisiana Cypress. Try V. E, Reich's Oxford Putty ; specially made tor Greenhouse and Hot-bed Sash. V. E. REICH 1429 Metropolitan Avenue, BROOKLYN, N. Y. MentloD the Florlata* Bxchamrc when writlpg. D 1 1 U DQ I^l<3o^ ~ Ericsson . Second - hand, from rUnirO f 40.00 np; all repairs; other makes; new ; cheap. QAil CDC New and second-hand. 1 second-hand DUlLLnO steam ; flrst-class condition ; will heat 1000 eq. ft. glass, at $36.00. 1 second-hand No. 17 HItchlngs boiler, flrst-class, $7B.OO. DIDC Good serrlceable second - hand, with rirC Threads; 2-ln., 7 cts.; I>^-In.. 5« cts.; IM-ln., SMcts.; 1-ln., Seta.; 2i^ in., lOcts.; 8 in., licts.; 41n.,19ots.; 4 in. cast Iron, I2ct8. New 2-in. Standard, full lengths, with conpllngs, 89i Cts. ft. Old and new fittings and valves. CTnPI^C anri IliCC New Economy, best made. OlUU^5 allQ lilCO no. l Threads, ^-In., ^^-In.. 1-ln. pipe, $3.00. No. 2 Threads, IH-ln., l^J-ln., 2-ln. pipe. $4.00. DIDC PIITTCDC New Sannders Pattern. No. 1 rirt UUllCnO cuts H-ln.-1-In. pipe. $1.00. No. 2 cats l-ln.-2-ln. pipe, $1.30. STILLSON WRENCHES S^W^IpefSf.,?; 24-ln. grips M-ln.-2>i in. pipe. $2.40 ; 38-in., grips X-In.-3«-ln.pipe.»«.75. PIPE VISES KipeVoo^"""*'^- '*•'■'-' CARRFN UnCF ''B^' H-lii..gnaranteedl00-lb8. DAHUCn nUOt pressure, 7M cts. per ft.-, U-ta. not guaranteed. iH cts. per ft. UflT BFn ^A^H '*<"'• Cypress, 3-ft.x8 ft., from nUI-DCU OMOn 70 ctB. up; glazed, complete, from $1.60 up. Second-hand, as good as new, complete, at $I.2& and $1.00 each. RADIATORS fi^^^i^:^ ^™* " °'^- « '^'=- New American, 60 sq. ft. to the box. 10x12. Single, at $1.70; 10x12- 12x12, B. Double, at $2.40; 12x14- 12x16-12x20-14x14-14x16-14x20-16x16-16x18, B. Dou- ble, at $2.60; 16x20. B, Double, at $2.80; 16x24 B, double, $2.96. Old 10x12 single, »1.40. Get our prices on New Gulf Cypress Baild- ing: Material, Ventilatingr Apparatns, Oil, White I.ead, Pntty, Paint, Points, etc. 6LASS M ETROPOUITAN ATERIAL CO. 1398-1408 Metropolitan Avenue, BROOKLYN, N.Y. Uentlon tbe riorlats' ■zchang* whea writing. London, Ont. There Is but little to record these days. Store trade is. with the excep- tion of the usual funeral work and a few belated weddings, practically at a standstill. Flowers of all kinds are plentiful, and, thanks to the moderate weather, of excellent quality. Peonies are over. This season was a phenom- enally short one for this flower. The oniy week of hot weather we have had struck them just as the buds were opening, forcing the whole crop in, and over in a few days. Outdoor asters — Queen of the Market — is beginning to come in. These, like all other outdoor flowers, promise to be excellent. The popular demand for perennials of all the more showy kinds is still in- creasing, and many fine collections are appearing in the residential districts. Around the greenhouse work is pro- gressing as usual; carnations are all out in the field, and are taking full advantage of the present favorable growing weather. Crataegus Pringeli (the double red flowering thorn) Is rather uncommon in this latitude. A splendid specimen, thirty feet high and proportionate, ha.s been a mass of bloom in the garden at Gammage & Sons, and has attracted much atten- tion. Gammage & Son have completed a contract for planting the artificial lake in Queen's Park with water lilies. Hen- ry A. Dreer. Philadelphia, supplied the plants, and they are starting finely. The horticultural features in connec- tion with the Western fair are now re- ceiving attention. The local craft will make a good showing. The program for the Canadian Horti- cultural Association's meeting at Mon- treal in August is to hand. If the pro- gram is carried out as printed there certainly will be no lack of entertain- ment. The interest exhibited In the peony across the border is reflected here, and many new varieties are appearing among us. The Canadian Horticulturist, a monthly publication published at To- ronto, has opened a department devoted to professional floriculture. Several local men will be at the C. H. A. convention at Montreal; but it is rather awkward, as the dates clash with the Old Boys' Reunion in this city. This city is. by the way, the birthplace of these now popular reunions. FRED BENNETT. Tarrytown, N. Y. The Horticultural Society held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday evening, June 27. Three new members were elected, and two names proposed for menlbership. The prize this month was given for the best collection of outdoor flowers, shrubs being included. Several fine collections were staged, the winning lot coming from "Grey- stone," Samuel Untermeyer's place at Tonkers, his gardener, John Feather- stone, staging over sixty varieties. The F. R. Pierson Company exhibited a number of beautiful varieties of Iris, also some of the newer climbing roses, all of which were very much admired. It was decided to hold the annual out- ing in August, Rye Beach being select- ed, it being the most accessible to the majority of the members. WM. SCOTT. BOWLING. WASHINGTON, D. C— The following scores were made by the following team last week ; Geo. Cooke 167 1S9 169 Geo. Shaffer 198 172 154 Sam Simmonds 152 146 134 Geo. Piftard 164 181 143 Wm. Ernst 128 171 223 H. Lewis 130 155 146 J. Barry 135 150 143 A LENfiTBY TEST Seveateen Years Verdict: A Snre, Profitable and Rapid Business Brlng:er. ** It leads them all." The Florists' Exchange Box 1697 New York City July 8,11906 The Plorists' Exchange 33 LIST OF ADVERTISERS AkiTS H R 49 Allen J K 47 Andorsun & Chrlsteii- sou 35 Asclimnnn G 44 Andorra Nuraerlcs ...29 Hiiili>r J 35 Bilker W J 48 Bflrrnws H H A Son.. 35 Biinr Floral Co 29 Bii.v Stnte Nura 2.S Bn.versdorfer H & Co. 52 Beach J E 46 Beavon E A 49 Bcckert W C 27 Bernhelmer E 49 BernlnR H G 48 Berser H H & C0...27 Black Chas 29 Blake B S & Son ..60 Blofim J S 36 Bnhhink & Atkins ..29 Bock Wm A 35 Boddlnclon A T 27 Bnnnct & Blake 47 Prenneman J D . ■ • •35 Brown Peter 26 Bryant J M 27 Bnrpec W A Co 27 B.ver Floral Co 45 Byep Bros 29 Caldwell W B Co ...60 Carmody J D 62 Chicago Cam C^ 44 Chllds J L 27 Chlnnlck W I 29 Clipper L M Co ....50 Clncas & Boddlngton Co 25 Conrad & Jones ....46 Connell B 35 CooUdge Bros 29 Cottage Gardens ....25 Courtney H S 29 Cowee A 27 Cowee W J 43 Cnwen's N Sons 61 Craig R & Son 34 Crowl Fern Co 49 Cunningham J H . . .46 Cut Flower Es 47 Dann & Son 29 Davis A B & Sons.. 44 De Voy & Son, Thos.46 Deainud J B 48 Demlng Co 60 nlcklnson A Co 26 Dletsch A Co 51 DlUer Caskcy & Co. 52 Dillon Gr'nhouse Mfg Co 62 Dillon J L 46 Dorner F & Sons 44 Doyle J A 46 Dreer Hy A 51 Dumont & Co 48 Eaton H N 34 Ebbinge & Van Grooa 29 Elchholz H 44 Elselc C 62 HUzaheth Nurs Co... 27 Elliott W & Sons 26 ElUott W H 26 EUwanger & Barry... 29 Emmans Geo M 35 Endtz Van Ness & Co. 29 Engelmann & Son.... 45 Etzold & Co 27 Fancher A B 34 Felthousen J B 45 Fcnrlch J S 47 F &. F Nurseries 29 Field H W 34 Fischer R 26 Foley Mtg Co 51 Ford Bros , 47 Foster L H 35 Garland G M 51 Ghormley W 47 GIblin & Co 60 Gunther W H 47 Gatman A J 47 Hanford R G 36 Harris E 29 Hartje J 46 Heacock Jos 35 Herr A M 29-34 Herendeen Ufg Co... 52 Herrmann A 52 Herzog W S 29 Hews A H & Co 50 Hicks & Crawbuck. ..47 Hilfinger Bros 50 Hills C R 29 Hill E G Co 45 Hippard E 60 Hitchings & Co 62 Holderer F 29 Holton 4 Hunkel Co. 48 Koran E C 47 Hortlculttu-al AdT 49 Honse 0 H 46 Houston B 29 Hubert & Co 27 Hughes G J 29 Igoe Bros 45 Indianapolis Flower Co 45 Jacobs S & Son 51 Jackson J H 51 Jackson & Perkins Co.27 Jennings B B 27 Johnson & Stokes.... 27 Johnston Heating Co. 51 Jones H T 28 Jones Thos 35 Hasting W P 48 Katzenstelu & Co 20 Kelr Wm 35 Kllhourn R 29 King Const Co 62 Klokner A 61 Koster & Co 27 Kreshover L J 49 Krick W C 50 Ivroeschell Bros Co... 60 Lnger & Hurrell 35 Lang J 47 Ijangjahr A H 47 Lake View R Gdns. .45 Lawrltzen 0 45 Lewis W L 44 I.e Page N 27 Llmbacb C 51 Lockland Lum Co... 61 Lord & Burnham Co. 61 I.utton W H 61 Mader P 29 Maxwell Mfg Co 52 McFadden E C 35 McKellar C W 48 McManus J 47 Metropolitan Mtl 32 Mitchell H F Co 27 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 49 Mlttlng A 26 Jloninger J C Co 51 Moon Wm H Co 28 Moore Hentz & Nash. 47 Moore W J 48 Murdock & Co 48 Mvers & Samtman...46 Nafl Florists' Board of Trade 49 National Plant Co... .'54 Nlessen Leo 46 Ouwerkerk P 29 Parker Bruen Mfg Co. 49 Peacock L K 2« Pennock S S 49 Peterson J A .S5 Peterson Nurs 29 Phlla Cut Flow Co... 49 Phlla Market 49 Phillips H Seed Co.. 27 Pierce F O Co 51 Pierson A N 46 Plerson F R Co 25 Plerson-Seffon Co 62 Pittsburg Cut Flower Co 49 Pittsburgh PI Ejch...48 Poat Bros 27 Pollworth O C Co 48 Pye R C 44 Quaker City Mch Co. 50 Quinlan P R 46 Rawllngs B 1 29 Rawson W W Co 27 Ravnor J 1 47 Reed & Keller 50 Reich V E 32 Reld E 48 Relnberg P 46 Relnberg G 48 Renter S J 45 Riverside G'houses. . .34 Robinson H M Co... 49 Roemer Fred 26 Unlker & Son 29 Kupp J F 27 Saltford Geo 47 Sander & Son 35 Schaefers 45 Schmidt Co J C 29 Sehmitz F W 0 26 Scollav J A 50 Scott J 35 Scranton Fl Sup Co. .49 Shellroad G'houses. . .27 Sheridan W F 47 Slebrecht & Son 46 Slevers J H & Co 44 Simpson R 46-49 Rllnn * Thompson. . .47 Smith N & Son ,34 Smith W & T Co 28 Smith & Gannett 46 Stanley C L 29 Ptearns A T Lum Co. 62 Storrs & Harrison Co. 29 Stoothotr H A 43 Stumpp & Walter Co 26-49 Swayne B 29 Swayne W 34 Syracuse Pottery Co. .50 Taylor B J 34 Thompson J D 45 Thorbnrn J M & Co. .27 Toole Wm 26 Totty C H 34 Traendly & Schenck..47 Vaughan's Seed Store. 26 Vaughan & Sperry...48 Vesey W J & M S....34 VIcb's Sons Jas 26 Vincent R Jr & Son 29-34 Ward R M & Co 27 Weher 0 S & Co 60 Weber H Son 35 Weeber & Don 27 Welch Bros 48 Weston H 35 Werthelmer & Co.... 49 Whllldln Pottery 60 WIetor Bros 48 WInterich C 29 Wlnterson B P Co... 48 Wood Bros 34 Worcester Conservato- ries 46 Young A L & Co 47 Young J 46 Zirnglebel D 27 THE AMERICAN CARNATION Price, f 3.S0 A. T. DELA MARE PTS. & PUB. CO. LTD. 2.8 Duone St., New York Contents. \ I'ostly Practical Joke 3S American Association of Park Su- perintendents 31 Hig Insurance on Orchids 36 Canadian News 43 L'lianges in Business i'i Club and Society Doings ;>7 Detroit Florists Visit Toledo (Illus.)..4U Duncan, J. W. (Portrait) 31 Explorations in Panama 43 t'lrm.s Who Are Buildingr 43 Floral Designs at Secretary Hay's Funeral 40 Glass Repair Clamp, Peerless 47 Gude Brothers (Portraits) 3D Importing, The Evolution of 31 June Show of Newport (R. I.) Hor- ticultural Society (lUus.) 42 Market, Review of The 43 New Yoik Florists' Club Outing, (Illus.) 41 News of the Week in Brief 36 Notes from the Convention City 39 Nursery Department (Illus.) 30 OBITUARY— Jules Seyller 36 Prices of Trees and Plants 36 Question Box 44 Readers' Views, Our (Illus.) 37 Reflections on Current Tcpics 10 Retail Florist. For the 40 Rose Field, a California (Illus.) 38 Rose Growing o3 Seed Trade Report 28 TRADE NOTES— St. Louis 35 Boston, Buffalo, New York, Phila- delphia 41 Cleveland. San Francisco 43 Cincinnati, Pittsburg 47 Chicago 48 Denver, Indianapolis 49 Grand Rapids M Week's Work, The 39 Wirth, Theodore (Portrait) 31 INDEX TO STOCK ADVERTISED a, col. 1; h, col. 2; c. ool. 3; d, col. 4. Abutllon 62 Ageratiun 29-34 Alternanthera ..29-34-52 Alysaum 34 Araucaria 35 Asparagus 25-29-34-35-45-52 Asters 29-45-52 Azaleas 27C-29 Begonias 29-34-35 Boxwood 27C-28-29 Bulbs 25d-26-27 Caladlum 29 Callas 26 Cannas 27-29-45d Capsicum 29 Carnations . .34-35-44-45 Chrysanthemums 34-45-46 Cineraria 27-46 Clematis . . . 27C-28-29-62 Colens ....29-34-35-45-52 Conifers 27c Cosmos 29 Crotons ..|4 Cyclamen 27b Cryptomeria 29 Cut Flowers . . .47-48-49 Cyclamen 29 Dahlias 264 Daisies 27-29 Decorative Plants 34 Dlelytra 29 Dracaena ^^"^ Echeveria 29 Euonymus 52 Eyergreens 25d-28-29 Ferns 33-34-36 Feverfew 45d Freesia 26 Fruits 28-29 Fuchsias 29^5d Gaillardla 29 Geraniums ..29-34-35-45 GladloU 27d Grasses 26c HeUotrope 29-34-45d Hollyhocks 29 H.yaclnths 27a Hydrangeas 25-27c-29-36-45d [mpatiens 34 Ipomoea 62 Ivy 29-34-45d Lantana 34 Lilacs 29 Lilies 25-26d-27-29 Lobelia 34-454 Narcissus 27 Nursery Stock 29 Oleanders 29 Orchids 27b-35 Palms 34-35 Pandanus 36 Pansy . . . .26-27-29-33-46 PassiHora 52 Peonies . . .25d-27c-28-29 Petunias 45d Primula 27-29-45 Privet 29 Rhododendrons 29 Roses 27-28-29-34-35-45-46 Salvia 29-34-36-52 Seeds . .25d-26-27-29-45d Shrubs 27C-29 Smilai 29-35-52 Spiraea 29 Stevia 62 Stokesla 62 Swalnsona 62 Sweet WilUam ....29-35 Trees 27c-28-29 Vegetables 29-34-45 Verbenas 29-34 Vlnca 29-34-35 Vines and Climbers.. 27 Violets 34-46 MISCELLANEOUS. Boilers 32-50-51-52 Boxes 26b-49 Ollections 49 Decorative Greenery.. 48 Designs 48-49-52 Engravings 27b Fertilizers 26b-49 Fittings 32-50-62 Florists' Letters ..49-50 Florists' Supplies 27d-47-48-49-60-6S Flower Pots, Tubs, etc 26b-50 Galax 49 Glass 32-50-51 Glazing Points ...82-51 G'house Bldg ..60-61-52 Gutters 61-52 Hose 26b-32 Immortelles 49 Insecticide .26b-41-49-52 Lawn Mower 60 Lumber 32-50-61-62 Mastica 61 Moss and Peat 49 Mushroom Spawn ...26c .Newspapers 49 Paints & Paint Sup- plies 32-51 Pipe, Joints, Valves 32-50 Pumps 32 Putty 32-50 Ribbons 49 Rustic Work 26b Sash 32-60-51-52 Sprayers 50 Stakes and Supports 26b-27-45d-49 Tile 61 Tools and Implements 82-62 Ventilators . .32-50-51-52 Wants 28-32 Water Tower 60 Wire 49 Wire Clip 50 Wired Toothpicks ...48 ROSES Each. 2000 Beauty plants In 4 in. pote $0.15 1000 Maids In 4 In. pots .og 1000 Brides In 4 In. pots !!.!!!!! .06 1000 Meteors In 4 In. pote '.,.!!!! .05 No better plants grown. Free from black* spot and mildew. LOUIS M. NOE. Madison.N.J. THE STANDARD TREATISE ON GARDENING. The Gubdeiei's pssistiiit Ne\A/ Edition. UNDER THE DIRECTION AND GENERAL EDITORSHIP OF WILLIAM WATSON Curator, Royal Qardeng, Kew. Thoroughly Up-to-Date; The Recognized Authority on Gardening; Most Distinguished Contributors; Lavish in Illustration; Indispensable to Practical Florists and Gardeners, to Country Gentlemen and the Amateur. A Complete Encyclopedia of Gardening. The Leader Among Gardening Books. For the past half-centurj- The Gardener's Assistant has main- tained its unique position as the standard treatise on practical and scientific horticulture. The publishers in this new edition have given this monumental work such a complete remodeling, revision and extension as will en- able it to hold in the twentieth century the place which it worthily filled throughout the latter half of the nineteenth. It is so thoroughly up-to-date, and is so comprehensive in scope, as to constitute a com- plete encyclopedia of all that is known about the science and art of Sfardening. No one who wishes to excel in gardening, either as a Dusiness, or a hobby, can aflEord to be without it. The Gardener's Assistant is a compendium of all operations of the garden and arboretum; from the formation of the garden and plant-houses to the cultivation of all kinds of plants, whether for use or ornament: trees, shrubs, herbaceous and alpine plants, stove and greenhouse plants, orchids, ferns, succulents; fruit, both under glass md in the orchard or kitchen-garden, and vegetables of all kinds. Everything has been done that could be done to elucidate the text by the free use of illustrations. These represent recent gardening appliances, houses, heating apparatus, flowers, trees, diagrams schemes for laying out the garden, methods of pruning, etc. In fact' wherever a picture would be useful a picture is given. Moreover, in addition to the black-and-white text illustrations, there are twenty-five full-page black-and-white plates, and eighteen colored plates of flowers and fruits, specially prepared for the work by eminent artists. THE FIRST PORTION of the work deals with GENERAL PRIN. CIPLES; THE SECOND PORTION is devoted to directions for the CULTIVATION OF DECORATIVE PLANTS OF ALL KINDS— stove, E^eenhouse and hardy trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants; THE THIRD PORTION treats upon FRUIT CULTIVATION in all its oranches, both under glass and outside; and THE FOURTH PORTION apon the GROWTH AND MANAGEMENT OF VEGETABLES \ND HERBS. THE GARDENER'S ASSISTANT has been made the SOUNDEST ind MOST PRACTICAL, as it is unquestionably the NEWEST and MOST UP-TO-DATE, Book on Horticulture. SEND FOR PROSPECTUS. We have obtained the exclusive right to the sale of this invaluable ^ork in the United States. 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MoitlaB tb* riorliti' Bxebaiict wbaa writlas. 34 The Florists' Exchange Write me. I can save you money. CHARLES H. TOTTY, Madison, N.J. Mt^ntlnn The Florlats' Kychnngp when writing. Last Chance EASKSOLD A FEW growers have not yet ordered stock of this sterling new early yel- low Chrysanthemum. For their benefit we offer until sold strong plants from soil at only $1.00 per dozen ; $6.00 per 100. Never was a new variety of such merit offered at such a price. RIVERSIDE GREENHOUSES AUBURNDALE, MASS. llentlOD *h« Flortiif ' Brchaog» wh»n wHfIng Mostly plants from eoll. 300 Robert Halliday, 200 Appleton. 250 Alice Byron, 350 Paclflc, 400 Bonnuffon, 260 White Bonnaffon, 16J WhIUdln. 350 Ivory, 300 Mtnnle Bailey, l.OOO Mrs. Kalb. Price, $3.00 per 100; $15.00 per lOOO WM. SWAYNE, B«x226, Kennett Square, Pa. Mention TLe Florists' Exchange when writing. Chrysanthemums Ten Hardy Pompons, named, also the follow- ing: Helen Bloody od. Col. D. Appleton. Edgar Sanders, J. G.WhIlldln. Mrs. Chamberlain. O. P. Bassett. Glory of Paclflc, Mrs. Perrln, Eatelle, Major Bonnaffon, Dr. Eoguehard, $2.50 per 100. Geraniums, single and double, standard Tarle- tles, named, S2.60 per liO. Boston Ferns, 2 In $3.00 per 100 *' " 8 In. pans 10.00 per doz. Piersonl, 6 In. pans 5.00 ** Flowering Begonias, named. ., . 2.5' per 100 Asparagus Sprengeri, 2 In 2.60 '• «* Piumosus, 2 In 2.50 *' • •' 31n 4.00 English Ivy, 2 In. 2.00 Bride and Bridesmaid Roses... 3.50 " jVnierioan Beautv»2in 5.00 " THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, Ohio Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Chrysanthemum Stock 3 1-4 INCH POTS Our stock plants have never been stored under the bencli cool In one of our best three-quarter span houses since flowe: short, stocky plants, in perfect condition Pink. Per 100 Wm. Ducfeham...$5.C0 A. J. Ballour 3.00 Dr. Enguehard.... 4.00 Olory of Paclflc... 2.00 Maud Dean 2.60 Mile. M. Liger.... 3.00 Mrs. Ooombea 2.50 Nemesis, 2.00 Pink Ivory 2.00 Col. Cremo. . Yellow. Per 100 P. Appleton.. $2.60 ... 2.00 Henry Sinclair.,.. 3.60 Major BonnaOlon.. 2.00 October Sunshine. 2.00 White. Per 100 Ivory ..$2.00 Lady FItzwygram. 2.00 Mme. Bergman... 2.60 Alice Byron 3.00 Nellie Pockett.... 2.60 Mrs. H. Boblnson. 2.50 Mrs. Jerome Jones 3.00 but have been grown rs were cut. "We oft'er White. Per 100 Mutual Friend. ...$2.00 Polly Rose 2.00 Timothy Eaton... 2.60 Crimson. Black Hawk 2.00 Dazzler 3.00 John Shrlmpton.. 2.60 EDW. J. TAYLOR, SOUTHPORT, CT. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. CHRYSANTHEMUMS 2% inch pots, ready now. This stock is in fine growing condition. Can ship the day order is received. Per 100 Per 1000 Polly Rose $2 00 $15.00 Qlory of Pacific 1.75 14.00 Halliday 2.50 20.00 Per 100 Per 1000 Major Bonnaffon $2.00 $17.00 Willowbrook 2.50 20.00 ROOTED CLTTINfi^ •'""y «"»«• 0''"'y °* Pacl"c, Halllday, KWIL.V %.uaiii-«vcF jjpj, per 100; $7.50 per 1000. Major Bon- naffon, $1.25 per 100; SIO.OO per 1000. H. N. EATON, Manager, 5o. Sudbufy, Mass. Mention The Florlats' Exchange when writing. CHRYSANTHEMUMS From 3.^^ in. and 3>^ in. pots. A. J. Balfour, G. W. Ohllds, Miss Alice Byron, Dr. Enguehard, Mayflower, Tellow Eaton. Price from 2% Inch pots, $4.00 per 100. Mrs. H. Robinson, Mrs. Barclay, Maud Dean, Mrs. Coombs, Nagoya, Superba. Silver Wedding. Price from 2H Inch pots, $3.50 per 100; $3t).00 per 1000. Autumn Glory, Ada Spauldlng, Colllngfordll, Dorothy Devens, Glory Paciflo, Harry May, Harry Parr, J. E. Lager, J. H. Troy, Mrs. Jerome Jones, Meta. Minnie Wanamaker, Mrs. Baer, Mrs, S. T. Murdock, Mies M. M. Johnson, Major Bonnaffon, Mrs. Humphrey, Mad. Fred Bergman. Niveus, Polly Rose, Rose Owen, Thomas H. Brown, Xeno, T. Oarrlntrton, Ivory. Solell d'Octobre, Ool. D. Appleton, Price, from 2^ Inch pots, $3.00 per 100; $26.00 per 1000. MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS READY FOR IMMEDIATE SALES. For prices, etc., see page 9, July Ist Issue. Own Root ROSES Fine Stock Bride, Bridesmaid. Golden Gate. 31n. pots $7.00 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. ROSBS Hermosa, La France, Clothilde Soupert, Crim- son Rambler, from 5 in. pot^, strong. $25.00 per 100. Hardy and everblooming vars. 2H inch, ^4.00; 3^^ inch. $12.00; 4 inch. $16.00 per 100. GRAFTED FINE STOCK Bride, Bridesnaaid. Goldeu Gate, Carnot, Kalserln, Testout, La France. Wootton, Watteville, Albany, from 3 Inch pots, $15.00 per 100. Killarney, from 3 In. pots, 918.00 per lOO. STOCK VIOLETS POTS Maiie Louise, $3.00 per 100 ; $26.00 per 1000. WOOD BRO»., Fi»hkill, New York Mention The Florists' Exchance when writing. THE H7VIERICKN OHRNKTION Price, 83, SO. Send for Sample Pases A. T. DE LA MARE PTG. & PUB. CO. Ltd., 2-8 DUANE STREET. NEW YORK CHRYSANTHEMUMS SS-f^l^ From 2!^ In. pots and from trays with 2 to 3 shoots. Per 100 Pol ly Rose $2 00 Glory of Pacific 2 00 Major Bonnaft'on 2 00 WANT 3U0 White Ivory, BOO Timothy Eaton, 200 Queen and 200 Mrs. Jerome Jones. A. E. FANCHER, Binshamton, N.Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. SURPLUS Merry Christmas, "Wni. Duckham, Dr. ICnguehard, Sinclair, Bonnatl'on, Ivory, Pink Ivory, Maud Dean, Alice Byron, Philadelphia, J. Jones, Glory of Pacific, Polly Rose, Pink Jones. Out of pots. $3.00 per 100 If a number of varieties are taken. H. W. FIELD, Northampton, Mass. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. SflgDS BeAiiiDy StocK Per 100 A geratum, 3 inch $2 50 Lantana, 3 inch t 00 Heliotroite, 3 inch. Si 00; 4 inch 6 00 nni>iitienH Sultani, 3 inch $4.00; 4 Inch.. 6 00 Verbena, 2ii; Inch 2 00 Lobelia, 2I4 inch 175 Ooleus, 2M inch. SI 75; 3 inch 3 00 Vinca Va^lesata,2^^inch 2 50 German Ivy, 2}*i inch 2 00 AUeruanthera, 2 and ^H inch 2 00 Alternanthera Brilliantlssima 3 Ofl Mme. Salleroi, 2!^ Inch, S2 50; 3 Inch 4 00 CHRYSANTHEHUnS Lord Hopetoun, Ben Wells, Et. Bonnefond, Vivl- and Morel, Wm. Dockham, SilverQueen.Klmberly, Percy Plumrldge, Thirkell. White Bonnaffon, Mrs. Chamberlain, 0. H. Diederich. Dr. Enguehard 8. T. Wright, Rooted cuttings, $2.50; 2H In., $3.50. Major Bonnaffon, Yellow Jones, F. 8. Vallle Mrs. Coombes, Mrs. T. M. Pockett. Marie Llger! Dalehov, Ivory, Boccasee, Col. Powell, C. J. Salter WhIteMaud Dean, Mounler, Rooted cuttings. $1.50: 2H in., $2.50. Cash, or C. O. D. W. J. & M, S. VESEY, Fort Wayne, Ind. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing ROBT. CRAIG & SON JOHN BURTON, Receiver. ROSES, PiLMS, CROTONS CARNATIOKS and Novelties tn DECORATIVE I'l.APlXS Market and 49th Sts., PHILADELPHIA, PA. MenfloD the Floristg' Exchange when writing Planting time at hand. Best standard varieties in stock. Send List for best quotations NATHAN SMITH & SON ADRIAN. MICH. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Chrysanthemums New and standard varieties. Fine plants now ready, %V2 inch pots. Write for list and prices. H. WEBER & SONS Oakland, Md. 50,000 Dr. Enguehard, Amorita, Golden Wedding, Ivory, Appleton, Jerome Jones, Pacific, Polly Rose, Willow Brook. Robinson, Maud Dean, Bonnaffon, white and yellow. 2M in. pots, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. ROSES Kaiserin, Hermosa, Clothilde Soupert, Cochet (pink and white). Ivory, 3 in. pot8, $4,50 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. J.D.BRENNEMAN Box 24 HARRISBURG, PA. Mpnllon the Florists' Exchange when writing. SMILAX Well grown carefully packed plants In any quantity. $1.50 per 100; $12.50 per 1000 SPREINGERI Well grown carefully packed plants In any quantity. $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000 50,000 TO SELECT YOUR ORDER FROM Plumosus-Deflcxus-DccumDens-Ponsfcs-Geraniums ALBERT M. HERB, Lancaster, Pa. SEND FOR SUMMER PRICE LIST Mention the Florlatg' Eiohnnge when wHtlog Vegetame, Mmm ami BeoiiiDg PiaDis VEGETABLE PLANTS PARSLEV r*ARRACiV '° "^y quantity. Wln- ^A.DnA«xE. nlngstadt. Early All- Head. Sure-Head, SncceBsion. Early and Late Flat Datch, Hollander, etc. $1.00 per 1000: $8.60 per 10.000. Moss Onrled, 25 ota. per 100: S1.2e per 1000. C17¥ ¥?WV In ™y quantity. White and «^m^m^Mi,K» K pjjij Plume. Giant Pascal, Golden Heart, Boston Market and other vars.. tl.OOperlOOO; $8.50 per 10,000. ^W^£\WW A 1^tf~kVrC2 Acme, Beauty, Stone, *'"■'•'•'* **'-"i^ Perfection, etc., 26ctB. per 100; $1.00 per 1000. D^pp^D^ Bull Nose, Sweet Mountain, per 1000. Buby King, 26c. per 100; $2.00 GERANIUMS Telegraph, $1.00 per doz.: $6.00 per 100. Other good varieties from $2.00 per 100; $17.50 per 1000 up. Good stocky plants, 2^^ In. pots, for growing on. Good stocky plants from 2 in, Per 100 Alplionse Bicard.. .$2.00 BerthedePresilly. 4.00 Beauty Poitevine . . 2.00 Bruanti 2.00 Centaure 2.00 E. H.Trego 5.00 Gloire de France... 2.00 Jean de La Brete... 3.00 La Favorite 2.00 LaPtlote 2.00 Le Old 2.00 pots : Per 100 M. Jolly deBamme- ville 4.00 Mme. Charlotte... 2. CO Mme. Jaulin 2.00 Mme. Landry 2.00 Marquis de Castel- lane 3.00 Marquis de Mont- morte 2.00 MissF. Perkins.... 2.00 S. A. Nntt 2.00 Thos. Meehan 3.00 We will send 1000, &0 each of the above varieties, for $20.00. Send for descriptive price list. Com*- and see our stock and let us figure on your supply for next season. Miscellaneous Plants 2^-ln, stock tn Al condition. Agreratum. Alternanthera. A 1 y ss u ni , Coleas, Heliotrope, L.aiitana, Salvia and 8waiusona, $2 00 per 100. Not less than 8ve of any one variety sold. Cash With Order, Please. Send for Trade Price List. Write for Special Price on Large Lots of Anything In this List Our Collection of HARDV POMPON CBRV8A WrHK9Il.T]II8 is acknowledged as second to none In the country. It won the American Institute Diploma at the New York Show last Fall, besides numerous Oertlflcates of Merit and First Prizes at different Shows. R. VINCENT, JR. & SON, White Marsh, Md. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. July 8, 190B The Plorists' Exchange 35 St. Louis. News of the Wetk. J. Augspurger. u£ D. A. Augs- purger & Sons, Peovia. 111., called un the trade the past week. Henry Johaii. Collinsville 111., was also a visitor this week: he is busy building. The club mcmbeis should not forgot the meeting ne.xt Thursday afternoon. The important features will be the nomination of ottiiei-s for the ensuing year; the trustees' report on the out- ing as to the place and date; a report from the rtower show committee. An- other important feature is a vote on incorporating the club. The meeting will be called at 2 p. m. sharp. In letters received from our tourists. Messrs. Weber and Miller, they say that they are having a fine time, and will have Igts of news to tell the boys when they return. The bowling club is rolling two nights a week now. as some of the new members, who will be on the team which will represent St. Louis at Washington, will need the practice. Preparations are well under way for the big bowling night, Monday, Sep- tember 4. Ed. Burchel, of the Riessen Floral Co., has returned from Indianapolis, where he spent a few days with the St. I.ouis Turners at their annual meetin,g a week ago. The Eden Floral Company, Eigh- teenth and Olive streets, has closed its doors and retires from buiness. Frank M. Ellis has returned from a week's fishing trip on the Cascade River. The trustees are hard at work mak- ing arrangements for'the club's outing, to be held the third week in July. They have several places in view, but will make the one chosen known by the time of the next club meeting. Messrs. Ammann, Guy and Fillmore, the trus- tees, are men of great force, and the members can rest assured that the best outing yet will be this year's one. Henry Lorenz, one of the bowling club members, who claims he has two birthdays in a year, in June and Sep- tember, celebrated the June birthday Friday night by inviting a few friends to the bowling alleys. The boys who attended had a good time. Charlie Kuehn was the king pin bowler of the night, making an average of nearly 200 in the six games rolled. The Weber Brothers, of the firm of H. Weber & Sons, who attended the nurserymen's convention at West Ba- den Springs, Ind.. have returned, and report a good time and a big meeting. Charles Wors and Fred Foster, who have flower stands at the Summer gar- dens, report trade fairly good, but only at night. ST. PATRICK. ORANGE, N. J.— The second son of Henry Good, florist, was drowned Mon- day evening, June 26, while bathing in Edison pond. On Friday, June 23, the barn of Mr. A. C. Von Gaasbeck was burned. The clothing of the gardener, William Ben- nett, who is secretary of the New Jer- sey Floricultural Society, was also de- stroyed. Fortunately, the society's hooks were saved. J. B. D. 300 well established 4 In. Piersoni, 20c. 200 Bostons, 4 In., 16c., ready to shift. CARNATION PLANTS S per iJS."' •""'''■ Cash, or 0. O. D. BENJ. CONNELL, West Grove. Pa, FRESH IMPORTATION OF . liattieyalnaiiaeaDillilgas WRITE FOR PRICES THOMAS JONES, Short Hills, N.J. The Green Goods Man W. KEIR Pikesville, Md. Asparagus, Smilax, Cochet Roses, Fisher CnrnatioDS. (F BEGONIA Gloire de Lorraine, 3 in. pots, strong plaiits, ready for 4 in. pots, $15.00 per 100; 3 in. pots, strong plants, cut back twice, ready for 5 in. pots, 135.00 per 100. Begouia "Turnford Hall," very strong, 4 in. pots, $50.00 per 100. My Begonias are all propagated from leaf-cuttings; they grow bushy, and make fine, strong plants. NOW READY FOR DELIVERY. PANDANUS VEITCHII 'Z TTZtSJlT^i:^. $30.00 per do/..; (J in. pots, $1.00 each, 113.00 per doz. ; 5 -in. pots, 85 cents each, $10.00 per doz. BOSTON AND PIERSONI FERNS 8 in. pots, nice and full, $18.00 per doz. ; 10 in. pots, nice and full, $30.00 per doz. These plants, I know, will give the most critical storeman satisfaction. J A TfcTT'nr^l^T* 0/^1k.T McHenry Avenue, "Westwood . /V. Ft!^ 1 ItKoOW, CINCINNATI, OHIO Alention Tb'? FlorL^ls' Exfbange when writing. The Russian vetch is recommended by the Connecticut Agricultural Ex- periment Station in Bulletin 149 as a valuable cover crop for tobacco fields. This' vetch is also good for forage and green manuring. ORCHIDS Arrived in splendid condition : Cattle;aHchroedera>,C.lablata.C.Trianfe, C.AVarnerii, C- i*owiauaand C. Glgrae. Write for prices. LAGER & HURRELL, Summit, N. J. Orchid Growers and Importers giaQcaila Eicelsa From $1.50 to $3.00 each. Keniia Belnioreana, from 60c. to (6.00 each. Bedding: Plants. A fine assortment. Write lor prices. WM I. BOCK. Mo. Cambridge. Mass. Asparagus Plumosus 23^ inch pots, $2.50 per 100. J.S inch pots, $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. BLOOM, Riegelsville, Pa. JOSEPH HEACOCK ^Sr' GroMvor of KENTIA BELMOREANA AND KENTIA FORSTERIANA Mentlnn tap FlorlBtB' Exchange wbep wrltlpg. ORCHIDS FLORISTS' ORCHIDS LarRest Importers, ExporterB, Growers and Hybridizers in the world. SANDER & SONS. St. Albans England Agent. A. Dimmock, 31 Barclay St., N. T. Olty Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. FERNS A good variety of the right kinds tor fllUng fern dishes, etc., 2. v. inch. $3.00 per 100. KENTIAS and COCOS, nice tor centers. 2'^ loch, 10 cts. each; $9.00 per 100. DRAC/ENA INDIVISA, 6 Inch, 36 cts. each: 4 Inch, $10.00 per 100. SALVIA SPLENDENS, 2>< in., $2.00 per 100. SAL- VIA, 'rom flats, $1.00 per 100. n. WESTON, HEMPSTEAD, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. SCOTTII Bee my advt. In Issue. June 10. JOHN SCOTT, G^rlSShl*re*,. Brooklyn, N.Y. Branch: E. 45th St, and Rutland Rd.. Flatbush Telephone, 1207 WilliamsharK- AFEWeOODTfllNfiS^ODWANT A nice lot of made-up KKNTIA FALMS in 8 In. aud li iu. pota at$3.0Uto$5.00each. Splendid plautH for decoration. Dracwna indivlBa, 3, 4 and S in., $6.00, 110.00 and $26.00 per 100. Asparagaa Plnmoaas, Sin., $6.00 per 100. tierauluuiB, S. A. Nutt, OaBtellane, John Doyle, Perkins, Mme. Salleroi, Single and Donble Oen. Grant. La Favorite, 2 In. pota, $2.50 per 100; 3 in. pota, $5.00 per 100. Vinca Var.,2 in.. *2.00per 100. Kex Begonia, nice plants, 2 and 2^ in., $5.00 per 100. Boston Ferns, 6 in., 30c. each. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS, Newton. N. J. Mpptlnn ThP Florists' Exchange when writing. Nephrolepis Barrowsii $25.00 per 100. SCOTTII FERNS fio.oo per lOO. strong 31/2 inch stock, from bench. See display advt. in issue of May 13. |IE|IBT|i.BflBBOffi!i&SO|l WHITMAN, MASS. Uentlon the KlorUts' Bzcbaace when writing. isparagas Plomosos Nanns lOOJ extra line plants in 3-iii. pots. This stocfe was raised from greenhouse-Krown seed sown last July. The plants are stroug and are making vli^oroua t^rowtb, ^\ Oi* per ItO. •JANTKBBVKV BKLLS, 3 in., 3c. FOX GLOVE. 3 m., 3c. SWEET WILLIAM, 3 In.. 2!^c. Cash, please. R. G. HANFORD, Norwalk. Conn. UpntloD tbn Flnrlata' Bzcbance when wrltlns. FERNS OUR SPECIALTY Assorted Ferns for Jardinieres. We have a fine lot of these Ferns in alt the best varieties ready for Immediate use from 2V4 in. pots at $3.00 per 100; t.^6.00 per 1000; 500 at lUUO rat«. FERN SEEDLINGS We are bookins orders now for June delivery at W.OOper 100: »8.50 per 1000. ANDERSON & CHRISTENSEN Telephone 14 F Short Hills, N.J. Mention The Florlsta' Eichnnge when writing. 4S HOUSES 100,000 PL,AKT8 Sprays or Strings in any (luantlty EMERSON 0. McFADDEN Tei.28A SHORT HILLS. N.J. BOSTON FERNS Palms, Dracaenas Geraniumsy Coleus and general bedding stock In large quantities. Write for prices. Cash or references. L.H. FOSTER ESTATE,S,fDorchesfer,Mass. Mention the Florlsta' Excbapge wheo writing. Decoraiive Plants Latania Borbonlca, 3 in. pots, 96.00; 4 In., $16.00; 6 In., $25.00; 6in.. $60.00 per 100; 7 in. and 8 In.. $1.00 and $1.50 each; large plants from 92.50 np. KentlaForst«rlana and Ueiiuoreana,from 2H In. pots, $7.00 per 100; 3 In. pots, $12.00; 4 In. pots, 926.00; 5 in. pots, $50.00; 6 In. pots, $15.00 per doz.; from 7 in. pots and upward, at $1.76 to $35.00 each. Areca Latescens, 4 In., $20.00; 6 In., $60.00 per 100; 6 in., $1.00 each. Larger plants, from $1.60 up. Pandanns Utills, 6 In. pots, 60c. Dracaena Indlvisa. Sin. pots,$16.00 per loO. Phoenix Re- cllnata, 5 in. pots, 936.00 per 100; $4.50 per doz.; 8 in. potB, ^.00 perdoz. Larger plants from 91.00 up. Phcenli Canarlensls, fine specimens, from 93.00 to $35.00 each. Plants In flne condition. JOHN BADER Trov Hill, Allegheny City, Pa. Mention The Florists' Eichange when wrltlog. 36 The Florists' Exchange FOUNDED m 1888 A Weekly Medium oJ Interchange for Florists, Nurserymen Seedsmen and the Trade in general Exclusively a Trade Paper. Entered at New York Post Ottce as Second Class Matter Published EVERY SATURDAY by A. T. DE lA MARE PTG. AND PUB. CO. 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Orders from unknown parties must be accompanied with cash or satisfactory references. News of the Week in Brief. The freesia bulb crop in France is reported a com- plete failure. Tavo florists' stores in San Francisco were burglar- ized last week; the booty secured was $24 and $6, respectively. The Canadian nurserymen have formed a perma- nent organization for the protection and advance- ment of their business. The Canadian Horticultural Association holds its annual convention in Natural History Hall, Montreal, Queb., August S, 9, 10 and 11 next. New business to the extent of insurance upon 325,000 square feet of glass was the Florists' Hail Associa- tion record one day last week. D. A. Grimes, a pioneer florist, of Denver, Col., is reported dying of old age at his home there. He was a large dealer in tree seeds, as well as a florist. Leonard H. Vaughan, of Chicago, son of J. C. Vaughan, President of tlie ,S. A. F. O. H., is to be mar- ried on July 17 to Miss Anita Gertrude Wilkens. Thomas Pockett, the Australia chrysanthemum grower, writes that only one sport has been noticed in Australia this year — a white Mme. Paolo Radaelii. Herman Schlachter, a Missouri florisf. has brought suit for $8,000 against a Cincinnati chemical company, for alleged injury to his plants, on account of the concern's manufacturing operations. Theodore Wirth, Hartford, Conn., director of the S. A. F. O. H., has been elected president of the American Association of Park Superintendents. John W. Duncan, Boston, Mass., is secretary and treasurer. In connection with a trial of over 250 varieties of sweet peas made in England, the following dates as to earliness. were noted; Burpee's re-selected Extra Early in full bloom, June 12; Mont Blanc, June 20; Sunbeams. June 22. The wholesale florists of Chicago have formed a permanent organization; they are in favor of employ- ing a credit man at a fair salary to look after credit matters. F. F. Benthcy is temporary chairman and John P. Risch, secretary. Great preparations are making by the Washington florists for the S. A. F. O. H. convention, full details of which will appear in a future issue. The sporting events promise to bo the best yet. Some fine prizes have been received for the ladies bowling contest. The membership of the British Gardeners' Asso- ciation, at the end of the first year, is 632. This Is but a small proportion of the gardeners of the coun- try, but it Is, nevertheless, considered a good show- ing for a twelvemonths' work. The Missouri Botanical Garden has issued, as sepa- rate pamphlets, the following scientific papers, by Hermann von Schrenk. included in the sixteenth an- nual report of the Garden: "On the occurrence of Peronospora parasitica on Caulifiower;" "Glassy Fir;" "Intumescences as a Result of Chemical Stimulation." Price of Trees and Plants. At the convention of the American Association of Nurserymen, which was held recently at West Baden, Ind., a paper by Charles Maloy, of the Ellwanger & Barry firm, on the low prices of nursei"y stock, attract- ed a good deal of attention. There is no doubt at all that the prices are not what they should be neither for nursery nor florists' stock. There are many reasons for this, all of which show the evil to be one the producers themselves could remedy. It is not that the buyer would not give more than he does. Of late years he has given more to his grocer, his tailor, his butcher, his landlord, and everyone else from whom he buys, and he would give more to the florist and the nurseryman If he had to, and without objec- tion. The buyers are now of a far different class than they were. There are hundreds of them worth hundreds of thousands of dollars where there used to be but one. These men have no knowledge at all of what it costs to produce trees or plants. They look to the producer to fix the price that will render him a fair profit, just as every other tradesman is ex- pected to do. One dollar, or two dollars a tree. Is all the same to them, if they have faith in the seller that it is a price not above what It should be. The over anxiety of producers to sell pulls down prices. A lot of trees or plants salable to-day, which will not be so at a period not far oft, tempts their owners to sell them at a low price. The purchaser remembers the low price, and another season has forgotten the reason therefor, and wants more at the same figure, whether overgrown stock or not. There are nurseries now, the proprietors of which have advanced their rates, who find an advantage from it, but there is no denying that in the majority of cases both nurserymen and florists do not receive the compensation they should. When we see sugar, leather, tea, and other similar businesses, requiring no particular knowledge at all, making millionaires of those at the head of them^ It Is no wonder many a florist and nurseryman Is dissatisfied that all his years of educating himself are bringing him but a bare living. But I really believe the trouble is largely of their own making, and that a better price needs but the asking for to be obtained. The business needs placing on a higher plane. It is higher now than it was. The proprietor must so consider it, and so con- duct his establishment, when higher prices will fol- low, making the business more satisfactory to all con- nected with It. J- M. OBITUARY Jules Seyller. Jules Seyller, a florist in the employ of George M. Kellogg, Pleasant Hill, Mo., died In St. Joseph's Hos- pital, Kansas City, Mo., June 23, of typhoid fever. The young man was frequently visited while In the hos- pital by Mr. Kellogg, who took the remains to Pleas- ant Hill, where they were interred In Mr. Kellog's lot. all of his employees attending the funeral. Efforts to discover the whereabouts of a brother of the de- ceased, who recently worked for Jos. F. Klimmer, Oak Park, 111., have been unsuccessful, and letters have been forwarded to Germany In the hope of trac- ing relatives. Mr. Seyller was an honest, industrious young man, well liked by his fellow workmen, as well as by his employer, all of whom placed floral offerings on the grave. A Costly Practical Joke. Fifty residents of Versailles Borough, above Mc- Keesport, Pa., are threatened with suits by John Orth, of the McKeesport Floral Company, says the Pittsburg Gazette. Most of the people are women, and their troubles were brought on by a practical joker. Orth recently purchased several greenhouses at Versailles, intending to remove the plants to the Seltz farm in Versailles township, the headquarters of the company. Some practical joker placed the fol- lowing notice on the entrance gate to the green- houses in Versailles Borough: "Take everything about the place, at your leisure, excepting the telephone." In a short time every plant in the greenhouse had been taken. Orth places his loss at $500. He will send notices to the fifty addresses secured by him, re- questing restoration of the flowers or their value In money. Big Insurance on Orchids. At the recent Temple Show, held In London. Eng- land, Messrs. Charlesworth, of Bradford, Yorkshire, had insurance on the undernamed orchids, as follows: Odontoglossom oakwoodlense. $30,000; Odontoglossum ardentlssimum. Princess Margaret, $50,000; O. a.. The Countess, $25,000; O. a.. The Princess, $25,000. The Odontoglossum amablle Ixion. one of a choice group of about half a dozen orchids exhibited by Mr. Vuyl- stoke, of Loochristi, Belgium, was sold for $35,000. It bore only three blooms. Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists. Th Southwestern Excursion Bureau announces a round trip rate of one and one-third fare to the con- vention at Vv'ashington in co-operation with the other railroad passenger committees who have made similar announcements. The territory under the jurisdiction of this bureau Includes Southern MIssoui, Southeastern Kansas. Aritansas, Oklahoma, Indian Territory and Texas. WM. J. STEWART, Secretary. OUR READERS' VIEWS Rose Growing and Watering. Editor Florists' Exchange: We were all much amused by the comments In your issue of June 24 on that "Garden Magazine" rose arti- cle; but there was one gem of thought "Amused" did not refer to, viz., "Mica Is added if the soil is unusually light." Did you ever hear of that before? 1 never did. Probably the enthusiastic amateur will '•Ob the parlor stove in his efforts to carry out these directions! INTERESTED. Job's Opinion Wanted. Dear Job: Some of our ladies In St. Louis, who are Interested in the coming S. A. F. O. H. conven- tion bowling match, at Washington, would like a few words from you in regard to the ladies bowling, and to know If you have changed your mind, and will let your daughter Jemima bowl. I see Brother Kramer Is making great efforts to get his home team in trim, so that they will stand some chance with the St. Louis and Chicago ladies. But if you are to make a big fuss about the women bowling, same as you did after the St. Louis conven- tion, you will hurt the only sport the ladles have had at the conventions; for I know a great many of them come, same as some of the men, just for that kind of sport. The ladies would like to hear from you soon, as convention time is drawing near. While writing these few lines I would like to ask. also, if you have any more of these medals left, and what kind of a medal you would advise for a man who is. In bad grace with about 75 per cent, of the members of a florists' club— one who tries to make himself solid at the expense of others, and who, every time- he opens his mouth, puts his foot in it? ST. PATRICK. • An Experience With Callas. Editor Florists' Exchange: Kindly allow us space In your valuable paper to relate an experience we have had with callas. Last year, just as we were drying out the bed, some new hand gave the plants a heavy watering. The result was that they were attacked by a soft rot. and we lost them all. We ordered a shipment, and planted in August, but on arrival we noticed dry ends and rot- ten spots on them, and little by little they rotted, until we lost nearly all of them. We again ordered, this time from another source, and they came, fine, large bulbs, and well packed; but upon examination we found the same trouble with rot. We notified the sender of their condition, but told him we would do the best we could with them. We prepared some powdered charcoal and lime, cut out all the rotten parts, and applied a liberal quantity of the mixture on the affected portions. We then prepared a good, rich, loamy soil, with a liberal quantity of charcoal in It, and planted the bulbs. As we remember now, there was about $40 worth of bulbs, about one-third of them affected. Some had nearly half of the bulb rotten. Yet we never lost one of them. Try this, brother florists. J. L. O'QUINN & CO. N. C. [We thank Messrs. O'QuInn for their interesting communication. Experiences of 'this kind are particu- larly helpful, and we shall gladly welcome and pub- lish contributions of a similar nature. — Ed.] Good Seeds That Fail to Grow. Editor Florists' Exchange; Being much Interested In C. L. Allen's paper, "Good Seeds That Fall to Grow," I will relate to you an ex- perience that came to my notice last year: Here live three Hollanders, who have raised cabbage all their lives, both in Holland and in this country. They came to the store one afternoon — May 1 — and asked for one-half ounce of Holland cabbage seed. I weighed the desired quantity; they planted it that afternoon in a nice seed bed; the next morning they came back, stating that they needed one-half ounce more to sow the ground they had prepared. I sold It to them, tak- ing it out of the same package — in fact, there were no sales made out of that package between the time of their first and last purchase. The last half ounce was July 8, 1908 The Plorists' Exchange 37 sown in the remainder of the bed. Results: Out of the first one-halt ounce that was sown they secured 1,500 good plants; out of the second sowing less than 15 good plants. Not over 20 seeds of the last half-ounce germinated. 1 passed their garden every day and had ample opportunity to note results. The question is, what was wrong? Planted out of the same package, by the same person, in the same bed, under the same conditions; but about eighteen hours apart; the weath- er apparently being unchanged. This season I conducted experiments on the vitality of stveet corn, to ascertain how much mechanical pun- ishment it would take to kill the germ. Stowell's Ever- green was used, which germinated 99 per cent., and was divided into six lots. The first lot was planted as it came off the cob to check by. Second lot, all the albumen or endosperm was cut away. Lot three, the cotyledon was destroyed. Lot four, the radicle was destroyed with a needle. Lot five, the center of the plumule was destroyed with a needle. Lot six, the top of the plumule was destroyed with a needle. Results: Every lot germinated over 96 per cent., showing that it takes nearly complete destruction, mechanically, to destroy the germinating power of good corn. Before closing I must tell you of some radish seed sold by our concern that did not grow. A lady cus- tomer purchased some radish seed; in about four weeks she came back, very indignant, saying; "Not one radish came up," and telling the proprietor in a few choice words what she thought of his seeds. About a week later she called again, saying she owed the proprietor an apology. "I found your package of seed on a shelf in the pantry. I made a mistake and plant- ed a package of government seed. I have now planted yours." A little later she was rewarded with a good crop of radishes. GRANT PHILLIP.S. At Ward's Seed Store, Mount Vernon, Ohio. Indoor Fruit at Oceanic, N. J. Editor Florists' Exchange: Calling on our neighbor, 'William Turner, superin- tendent of the M. C. D. Borden estate, we found him busy gathering fruit. It does one good to see a place like this— everything as neat as a bride's trousseau and fruit that would make one's mouth water. Mr. Turner was just cutting some Black Hamburgh grapes. One of the bunches weighed Th^ pounds. Some Gros Maroc weighed 3 pounds a bunch. Director Tis- serand is not up to Gros Maroc. Appley Towers is wonderfully colored. Royton Muscats weigh 4 and 4Vi pounds per bunch. His Foster's Seedling, an oval Sweetwater grape, weighs 5 and 6 pounds per bunch, is first class as an early grape and a fine cropper. We saw some Muscat of Alexandria in his intermediate house, the bunches weighing now about 7 pounds. This is certainly the handsomest and most valuable grape in cultivation. Among others in the late house are Madresfield Court, Gros Colman, Barbarossa and Black Alicante, which are very promising. There are three houses of peaches and nectarines His first picking, on May 10, was of Cardinal. Early Rivers just came in when Cardinal was finished, and made it a succession of crops. Hale's Early is just coming in in the second house. This is a wonderfully high colored peach. Gros Mignon is not a very large peach, but very finely flavored. Dyamond is also very fine. Goshawk is of very good size. Stanwick La- rugh is a beautiful nectarine, and finely flavored. No- blesse is a wonderfully flne tasting peach, but not as highly colored as Thomas Rivers. These trees will have been planted four years next Winter, and each tree has from 230 to 250 fruits on it. I may add here, for the benefit of H. J. Corfield, that it may pay him to come and see us at Oceanic, so that he may be convinced that peaches and nec- tarines can be grown satisfactorily under the cross- vpise plan. But if Mr. Corfield will Insist that he can grow better fruit by the old system after seeing Mr. Turner's, we will move, and ask J. W. Duncan and W. N. Craig to second the motion, that both halves of that leather medal be given to Mr. Corfield. B. Forcing Peaches and Nectarines. Editor Florists' Exchange: I must crave a little more of your valuable space and the indulgence of your readers. It is not my intention, however, to answer much of Mr. Corfield's long epistle, simply because there is nothing In it worth answering. At present, it forms rather amus- ing reading, after sampling a nice bunch of grapes or a luscious peach. What a great pity, and such a loss to the commu- nity at large it is, that a man like Mr. Corfield, hiv- ing so many cards up his sleeve, has kept them ther«> useless all these twelve or fifteen years, on the sub- ject that we are now discussing — forcing of peaches and nectarines. But until Mr. Corfield comes for- ward in a manly manner and gives his American experience to the readers of The Florists' Exchange, at present I will be honest and repeat my opinion; if my judgment is wrong. I hope to be pardoned for the assertion. It is my firm belief his experience has been very limited in this country as regards forcing fruits under glass. According to his views, I am twenty or thirty years behind the times. Nevertheless. I am satisfied to be so; and satisfaction is a great thing In this world. As I before stated, there is really noth- ing to answer In the gentleman's letter, but I will make a proposition, the carrying out of which I am confident would be agreeable to the readers of The Florists' Exchange; in fact, these readers have a ■ight to expect this from him, after warning them igainst planting crosswise the house. It Is up to nim to give them some substitute. Then, when he *ias come out with his practical methods on the sub- ject, the readers can decide for themselves, and if 1 should have to take a back seat, I will submit gracefully. I want It thoroughly understood that ft'hen he will give me the opportunity to argue my recommendations against his I am ready. Then, when it has been decided who shall get the top floor or go down in the cellar in regard to the best methods of producing peaches and nectarines under glass, I am ready and willing to take up any other subject that Mr. Corfield may choose to mention relating to fruit forcing under glass — that Is, to discuss it in a friendly manner. But it would be folly for me to make this suggestion if I felt that I knew everything and my opponent knew nothing. I am, however, ready for good, sound advice at any time. I ofttimes feel the need of advice instead of giving It to others; but, then, again, I console myself with this thought — that that what I do put Into print Is nothing but hard facts, an account of methods by which I have made a success of indoor fruit growing, and by following which others can and do make a success of this work. In fact, quite a number are making a rousing success in growing peaches and nectarines crosswise in the house, and I think I am safe in stating that It would take many warnings to get them out of this "re- hashed and warmed-up system," simply because the BUHCH OF GRAPES, FOSTER'S SEEDLING, Weight, 7 Lbs. Grower, Wm. Tanur, Oceanic, H. J. Photo by H. S. Borden. system Is the best for our climate, and we are look- ing for the best results. I don't want to take any credit not due me. This system is not my baby. Long before I advocated it these fruits were grown and are still being grown on the crosswise plan. There are one or two things in Mr. Corfield's letter I must refer to. He says: "It takes little to please Mr. Turner." In some things, yes, very little; but when it comes to producing fruit under glass, noth- ing but the best will please me. My friends and acquaintances will believe me in that assertion. ] would like to say that whoever gets up a peach tree in England to carry a crop of 250 fruits in three and a half years from planting Is doing good work. I agree with Mr. Corfield in one respect^peaches and nectarines are easier produced in this country than in England. Not so grapes. These need very close attention here, especially after one has dis- pensed with fire heat. Of course, at this time, it is not necessary for me to go into detail regarding the difference; all who have grown grapes here and in England realize that the vines need just as close watching here. Mr. Corfield mentions that firing is quite an important item. Both in England and Scot- land seldom are the fires out. With their Summer, a little heat in the pipes keeps up that bracing atmos- phere; whereas in America all through the Summer there is no fire heat given; and it is often disagree- able tor the late grapery. At least, that has been my experience. As for setting a boy to attend to our big boilers, I prefer hiring a man tor that purpose. WM. TURNER. CLUB AND SOCIETY DOINGS CHICAGO FLORISTS' CLUB.— The special meeting of the club, on June 30, was well attended. The tables were decorated with Spring flowers In great profu- sion. In the absence of the president and vice-presi- dent, F. F. Benthcy occupied the chair. After the inner man had been catered to. Chairman Benthey called upon the transportation committee for Its final report, but owing to unavoidable delays In getting the other cities along the route to co-operate with Chi- cago, the committee was unable to give final details. These will appear later In the different trade papers. Wishing to know how many of those present would go to the convention, a poll found 31, and from appear- ances a large delegation will leave Chicago. If ar- rangements can be made with St. Louis, Louisville and Indianapolis, a special train will be made up at Cincinnati, and all go from there together. The train Is to be known as the "President's Special." Hopes are entertained by the local club that nothing will interfere with the members from other cities uniting with the Chicago contingent. Chairman Winterson, of the sports and pastimes committee, reported progress. The bowling trophies won at other conventions were on exhibition. After Mr. Carter, of Joliet. had favored the club with a fine vocal selection, the chairman introduced the speaker of the evening, J. C. Vaughan, who had been asked to give the club a talk on his recent Southern and Western trip. Starting with San An- tonio, Mr. Vaughan gave a detailed account of his trip, the different cities he passed through, and what he saw of interest to the florist trade; how those people in the South and Southwestern States got their flowers from outside points, and under what difflcultles they were obliged to work in order to get them, some coming from Chicago, others from Dallas and Ixb An- geles to El Paso. Nearly all arrived in the -same con- dition—one-third of them being lost in transit. Tuc- son and Yuma, Arizona, were described, the latter noted tor its early figs and Little Gem melons. %vhich .are grown there quite extensively, and are ripened earlier than in any other place in the ITnited States. Smiley Heights, Cal., is an extensive tract of rich, fertile land bought by Smiley, the noted New York hotel proprietor, who has fixed it up in flne shape from a horticultural standpoint. Los Angeles, he thinks, has great horticultural possibilities. There are many retail stores there, and a large amount of business Is done in home-grown carnations, these being a dis- tinctive type from those grown In greenhouses in other parts of the country. 'Frisco was found to be one of the most cosmopolitan cities In the West. The fiorists carry a large stock of cut flowers In their stores .ind do a big amount of window decorating, greater, Mr. Vaughan thinks, than any other city in the country. Ihcy make up a great many round bouquets of the type in vogue through the East nearly a quarter of a century ago. The wholesale market in San Fran- cisco opens at 6:30 a. m., the goods being all displayed on the sidewalk, and all sales being over by 7 a. m. He estimated that there were thlrty-flve growers dis- posing of their stock in this way, nearly all nationalities hieing represented. One in particulaj-, he was interested in, was a Yankee over sixty years old, who had arisen at 12:30 a. m. to compete against the Chinamen, Japan- ese. Dagoes and others. Sweet peas were sold for four "bits" per dozen bunches. A great many of the grow- ers sell direct to the stores, there being but one com- mission house. Mr. Vaughan also visited Seivers & Co.'s place, and was greatly impressed by the way Hannah Hobart carnation was grown there. A visit was also paid to Luther Burbank's establishment, recently written up everywhere. The speaker was greatly Impressed with the horti- cultural possibilities in California, giving it as his belief that any one in moderate circumstances could there achieve great success. He concluded his remarks vvith the hope that a large delegation would go to the S. A. F. convention, and stated that it would be very easy to get all newspapers to give greater publicity to ihe florist business If approached in the right way. All present greatly appreciated Mr. Vaughan's talk. The Florists' Club quartette then rendered several vocal selections. P. J. Foley was called upon to give his views on obtaining state legislation for florlcultural interests, he having been one of the club's delegates to Springfleld to try to obtain the passage of a bill appropriating $30,000 tor experimental work at Urbana. The members then dispersed after one of the most enjoyable meetings in the club's history. R. J. Sues for Alleged Damage to Plants. Herman Schlachter, of Pike County, Missouri, has brought suit in the United States Court against the National Chemical Company, of Cincinnati, O., for $8,000 damages. The plaintiff is a florist, and owns considerable property on Spring Grove avenue, where- on he has erected greenhouses. The defendant manu- factures wood alcohol and allied products in Its plant adjoining the property of the plaintiff. The latter claims that the noxious vapors and gases arising from the manufactory are destructive to plant and vege- table life, and injurious to the health of persons living in the vicinity. Hence damages are sought. 38 The Plorists' Exchange ROSE GROWING. {Paper read b,v M. U. Walsb, of Woods Hole, A/ass., before the Giirdeuers and Ftoriats' Club ofliostou.) The subject, rose growing, is one with which you are all familiar, being either professional gardeners or florists, or both. The subject will, of course, be old and somewhat dry; so much has been said and written on it I feel there is nothing new 1 can speak of, and at most my remarks this evening can only recall to your memory what many of you learned in your ap- prenticeship days in other lands. There is no secret in the growing of garden roses. The fundamental principles of growing roses, as taught and practiced 45 years ago in England, and that is as far as my memory serves me, hold good to-day. While we have to modify them to some extent, owing to climatic conditions, the salient and most important essentials apply to rose growing in the open ground here. The question of soils, pruning, and all relating to roses at that time was discussed through the Gar- deners' Chronicle and Shirley Hibberd's Floral World and other horlicultural papers. This book I peruse with a geat deal of pleasure. It was then compara- tively a new subject. Some new varieties had been originated since 1845, when the old rose La Reine was first discovered, and this rose was the first break of the new class called hybrid perpetuals or hybrid re- montants. This class multiplied very rapidly after 1860; while at that date the varieties numbered only about 26 or 30, to-day they run into the hundreds. Many which were grown at that time are displaced by superior kinds. It is a most encouraging sign to see an increased interest throughout the country. While I cannot ex- pect to tell you anything but what you already know it may interest you by recalling pleasant recollections relating to roses. Hybrid Tea, Hybrid Perpetual and Climbing Roses. There are several phases and aspects in the success- ful growing of roses. In order to grow fine roses each plant must be closely observed. Neglect or failure to carefully attend to the requirements of this flower will manifest itself in the appearance of the plants. They will speak tor themselves, as it were, and will make evident to the familiar and keen observer whether they have received the proper treatment for their best growth and development. The Important Essentials. The important essentials are soil, location, quality of stock, pruning, watering, guarding against insects, fungus and mildew; hoeing, etc. All these contribute to the health and vigor of the rose plants; neglect or failure to attend to them will show to a greater or less degree, as they all combine to make the perfect rose. Sou. That hardy roses will grow in ordinary garden soil cannot be questioned, providing drainage, location and so forth are right. The quality of the flowers, however, will be just in proportion to the culture they receive. Hybrid perpetual roses delight to grow and thrive best in a stiff loam. A little clay mixed with the soil is beneficial; this retains moisture and keeps the soil cool. Good drainage is an important factor, as roses will not thrive satisfactorily in cold, stagnant soil; therefore, drainage should be provided if the subsoil is not porous to leach away surplus water. It is not during the growing season, however, with our usually hot, dry Summers, that improper drain- age affects the health of the plants, but in the early Spring when growth should take place; the plants will show the effects, having Winter killed badly and being loth to start. This is caused by cold, wet ground. Probably the roots were encased in ice dur- ing the past two months. Therefore, while this seems a small matter, it is one of the essentials which should not be overlooked, as it contributes largely to the health of the plants. Roses do not like cold toes. location. Location is another important essential to the proper growth of roses, an exposure from southeast to south- west being the ideal spot. The early morning sun, is most beneficial, as the plants make more growth from sunrise to 8 a. m. in the open than during the remain- der of the day. A spot sheltered from the strong winds and fully exposed to the sun should be chosen to get the most satisfactory results. Feeding. It is needless for me to remark that roses are gross : feeders, and that means good, rich soil. The plants will tell you the condition of the soil. If in good soil, well cultivated — by that is meant watered when nec- essary, keeping free from insects, fungus and mildew — the foliage will be luxuriant and strong, and a pleasure to look at; if, on the other hand, the growth is weak and the foliage more yellow than green, it would denote poor soil, poor drainage, or both, or lack of sufficient plant food. The keen observer quickly detects this condition and. of course, takes steps to apply the remedy. A good rose bloom carries with it good foliage; you cannot well get one without the other; they are in- separable, as the flower is only the foliage developed. and this means good food, frequent syringings and applications of water when necessary. The leaves of the plants are termed the lungs of the plant, and they absorb a great deal of nitrogen from the soil; hence the necessity of rich soil, as you cannot get nitrogen if there is none in the soil. You cannot take from the soil what it does not contain. It is from the soil the plants sustain life and exist. The soil should re- ceive careful consideration. Cultivate Frequently. stir or hoe the ground frequently, weeds or no weeds: the proper time to hoe is when there are no weeds; this is beneficial to roses. Take and hoe a piece of the rose garden for proof of this; leave a piece alongside not hoed; look at the two pieces or I'ows of plants; the following morning compare and observe which has the heavier dewdrops on the leaves, and consider whence it came on one row of plants and not on the other-. Pruning. The pruning of hybrid perpetuals should be' care- fully done, having in mind the character of the varie- ties. The weak growing roses, such as Gustavo Pig- neau, Marie Bauman, Marie Finger and others of like character should be pruned to withiui 3 or 4 eyes from the ground. The more vigorous growing kinds should be pruned six to eight eyes from the ground; that is to say, for the weak growing kinds, prune close, and for the more vigorous, not so close. This may he termed pruning for quality. The method pur- sued generally in this country appears to be based on %X^!'l^tM' VIEW IN ROSE FlBLlJ Ob CALIFORHIA ROSE COIMPANY, LOS ANGELES quantity rather than quality, sparing the knife and exhausting the plants by over-cropping and producing quantity instead of quality. Far better sixteen or twenty good first-class blooms than forty or more inferior ones. By pursuing this system of pruning it promotes and encourages strong vigorous shoots for the following year's flowers. The number of shoots for the plants may be determined by the size and vigor of the plants; this applies to the hybrid per- petuals or remontants. Close or severe pruning, as it may be termed, practically produces strong, young, vigorous wood, even on very old plants, and they may be grown for many years, providing, however, the plants are taken up and the roots pruned once in six or seven years. The following list contains the names of what the writer considers twenty-four of the best vai-ieties: Alfred Colomb, Baroness Rothschild, Abel Carriere, Chas. Lefebvre, Clio, Dr. Audry, Duke of Edinburgh. Earl of Dufferin, Etienne Levet. Prau Karl Druschki, General Jacqueminot, Heinrich Schultheis, Horace Vernet, Jubilee, Louis Van Houtte^ Madame Gabriel Luizet, Marie Bauman, Marquise de Castellane, Mau- i-ice Bernadine, Mrs. John Laing. Mrs. R. G. Sharman- Crawford, Margaret Dickson, Prospier Lauger, Ul- rich Brunner. Winter Protection of Hybrid Perpetuals. I find drawing the soil around the base of the plants, as you would hill up potatoes, sheds off the rain, keeping the soil dry around the base of the plants. Hill up eight or nine inches, and flll in and over the surface with four or five inches of manure. This protects the roots and is in good condition to dig in the Spring. This work may be done early in November, it having a tendency to harden and ripen up the wood before severe cold weather sets in. The object of hilling up is to protect eight or nine inches of the wood; it mattei-s little if the tops do winter- kill. Sometimes I think the latter a blessing in dis- guise, especially where close pruning is not practiced. Insect and Other Enemies. Hellebore dusted on the leaves early in May, when the second leaf appears on the young shoots, will de- stroy the leaf roller, or slug. Usually two applica- tions are sufflcient, unless washed off by the rains. When the white thrips or hopper appears, it indicates lack of moisture in the soil; thrips will only attack the plants in the hot, dry weather, when the ground is deficient in moisture. Call into requisition the force pump, or hydrant hose, syringing the bushes on the under side of the leaves. Do not wait for the ele- ments to supply water; delays are dangerous. •For exterminating aphis frequent syringings with force pump or hose will prove effective and beneficial. For mildew, sulphur dusted over the affected plants will allay this disease. For rose or Hessian bugs, hand picking is the only effectual remedy. A good preventive is to plant near some small white shrubs. Viburnum opulis or white wegelias; this will at- tract the rose bugs. A white flower has a peculiar attraction for them. You have noticed how they select the white or lighter colored roses rather than the darker colored ones. This bug is the most de- testable and destructive pest to contend with. The Hybrid Teas. This may properly be called the true perpetual rose. While the number of varieties which have proved hardy enough to withstand our climate is not large, there are at least fifteen sorts which prove most sat- isfactory, with careful cultivation and protection. This class of roses requires a light, sandy soil for their best growth and development. The hybrid teas ai-e growing in favor each year. This is the coming rose, and in the course of ten years I predict these will displace or supersede the hybrid perpetuals to a large extent. The large number of new varieties which will be introduced within the next two years, together with the kinds proving hardy and already being grown here, will make a choice list of ever- blooming roses. Winter Protection. This rose appears to withstand our severe Winters as it beconies acclimated. To my surprise. I found Madame Abel Chatenay to have stood the Winter, by simply drawing the earth up around the base of the plants, no other protection being provided. Moisture, or wet. heavy foH, is not suited to the hybrid tea; therefore, a light, sandy soil, well enrich-* ed. is desirable — the lighter the soil, the drier and warmer. To carry these roses through the Winter, the soil should be drawn up around the base of the plants not later than November 15; this tends to ripen up and harden the wood to better withstand th'e cold, etc. A layer of coarse beach hay. or other coarse litter, placed over the surface of the ground and around the plants, answers well, and it does not hold the water. Over this place some evergreen branches to protect the plants from the sun and cold winds. The cold March winds, and strong, bright sun, ci^use much injury to all roses, as well as to trees and shrubs. The following list of hybrid teas is most desirable: Augustine Guinnosoau, Mme. Caroline Test out. La Pi'ance, Bessie Brown, Gruss an Teplitz, Maman Co- chet (white), Maman Cochet (pink), Mme. Abel Chate- nay. Madame Joseph Combet, Ferdinand Jamin, Flush o' Dawn, Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, Papa Gontier and Souvenir du President Carnot. Hybrid tea roses require little pruning, cutting out the weak shoots and dead wood being sufficient. {To be CoDtJDued.) The Australian Chrysanthemum Season. Now the chrysanthemum season in Australia is over, I thought a few lines might be written upon the result. Compared with previous seasons, I think it has been highly satisfactory. Blooms grown in the open have been nearly as good as those under cover, while some of the older kinds have been bet- ter than those seen for many years. We had cool- er weather than usual during the time buds were forming, and we had dry weather while the flow- ers were developing. The colors were also hetter than I ever saw before; but one thing stiuck me as being peculiar as regards the yellow varieties: All the late buds of F. S. Vallis, Mrs. W. Knox, Bessie Godfiey, Duchess of Sutherland, and Mrs. E. Thirkell. showed so much bronze that one might imagine they had all suddenly sported, and yet (so far as I know) there is only one sport this year, and that is a white Madame Paolo Radselli.— Thos. Pock- ett in the Journal of Horticulture. Eng. A California Rose Field. Our illustration represents a view of a rose field of the California Rose Company, at Txis Angeles. The firm are extensive growers and dealers in field-grown roses on their own roots. July 8, 190fi The Florists' fi;xchange 39 THE WEEK'S WORK. Timme*s Timely Teachings. The Hothouse. 'I'll!' liothcKisc, wliich also on most places serves as con- wi rvatory and show liouso, requires special attention at this season. The place may need repairing' here or there; a fresh coat of paint would do it good and brighten up appearances. A thorough going through and thinning out of the crowded plants alone would prove a salvation to some of them. A good many of the so-called stove plants will be benefited by a short sojourn out-of-doors during I lie warmest part of the season, if a suitable place can l»i- found for them there, one where the fierce sun and dry winds of Midsummer cannot damage tliom. Large palms, if in poitable tubs, as also ficus. dracienas, crotons, as- pidistra and vaiious other large and small inhabitants ol ihe hothouse, could be removed to sheltered niches and iHinks in the grounds, could, in some effective way, be used for outdoor decoration, and would thus give the grower a i-hance to give the house a good cleaning out and thoi- ongh overhauling. Of plants that should not be exposed to the risks and frequent sudden cliaTiges of outdoor weather conditions. I will name marantas, fancy caladiums. alocasias, gloxinias, iiuisa, anthericums, dieffenbachias, Pandanus Veilcliii and Sander;^, ferns, begonias, cocos, also cycas at the time wlien this plant is pushing forth a new crown of fronds, only after it has completed its new growth, which gener- all.\ takes the plant from two to three weeiis, during which critical period it needs complete shade and frequent syringings. should it be disturbed or be placed outdoors. All these last nan;ied plants should now be given abundant space for a perfect development, and a good place in any of the other houses would now, for a time, be preferable to a position either in the open or in some out-of-the- way corner of the hothouse, closely packed and crowded. Most of the small plants could thus be removed to other near-by houses. Some of these, including all the sma 11 stock of ficus, some varieties of palms, crotons and dra- Oienas, might safely and to advantage be planted out free in good garden soil, where they will make a fine, sturdy growth and attain a size which they will never gain by any other mode of culture. These, however, sliould be .isain potted up, into jiots not larger than just aceom- modatin^ the roots, in August or not later than the first week in September. The multiplication of hothouse stock of certain species by side shoots, offsets and division, should not be neglect- ed, this being an excellent time for propagation of this kind, as also for the extermination of the multitudinous led spider, the clinching scale, the wooly mealy bug and the often cited sow bug. A good, thorough house clean- ing once in a while, with broom, paint brush and sulphur fumes is necessary. Let it be a radical measure. Cinerarias. To be just about right with a batch of fine cinerarias in full bloom for next Kaster, a time when they sell fast- est and fetch highest prices, it is necessary to now look about for the very best strain of seeds, and to sow them without delay. Some good growers depend for success solely on their own self -saved seeds, while others, in- cluding the writer, experience no difficulty in raising the finest fiowered cinerarias from good strains of European grown seeds, obtained from reliable firms. It certainly is a sinful waste of time, money, space and labor to inv«st in a cheap and poor grade of seeds of any kind and at any time, and it is sheer folly, and an unpardonalde mis- take, to praetio" this kind of petty economy in the raising of cinerari.as. ADOLPHUS GUDB WILLIAM F. GUDE Success in this culture also depends largely on the style and sort of greenhouse at the disposal of the grower. An old-fashioned sash-house, moist, aii-y and low-roofed, .las often been found to be a far better place for cin- irarias — in fact, for all plants of like nature — during \Vinter and early Spring, than any greenhouse built after improved, modern plans. The most critical periods in (In- culture of Cineraria hybrida are right after they ha\c been transferred from the frame to the greenhouse in late Fall, and again after they are started into re- newed activity very early in Spring. The rearing of the young plants, as long as we can safely keep them m a frame out-of-doors, gives but little trouble. There are few plants which take better at Easter than well grown cinerarias ; but it should be borne in mind I hat cinerarias, more so than most other market plants, must be grown to perfection, if at all. to make their eul- lure a paying feature of the plantsman's business. If this is accomplished, and the plants are made to display their gorgeous beauty just at the light time for any one of our great holidays, of which Easter is the one offering tht readiest market, the returns will be great, richly re- warding the painstaking grower. Sow the seeds in a cold frame, or into flats, to hi placed into a frame. Keep moist and under heavy shad- ing, to be made lighter after the plants are up. When thev have made their third or fourth leaf, plant into f^anall pots or out free into a nicely prepared, friable soil, under frame protection, at distances of seven or eight inches. If possible, select a place affording a natural shade. Those plants in pots will need a frequent shift into larger sizes, the others a lifting and potting up inte 6-inch pots in September or October. Leave them out ^^ long and as late into Fall as ever possible, guarding them. however, against frosts, and only when this becomes difficult to do, remove them to a safer place in a cool greenhouse. In their Winter quarters, and especially later on, when the plants are developing their bloom trusses, place them as close to the glass as possible without touching. Keep the temperature in Winter down to a few degrees above freezing, and give the plants plenty of room, moisture and circulating fresh air. Bouvardias. Ten weeks of field culture in well enriched land will make large, bushy plants of the young bouvardias propa- gated last Winter and intended for next Winter's flower- ing stock. This is a better time to plant them out than much earlier; the shift from house to field will not now retard them in thtir growth. They will need a good wa- tering right after being planted, and a syringing after 'Very hot and dry day. Go through them at least twice every week and give all those needing it a systematical pinching in and nipping back. They should not be out my later than the middle of September. The first week )f that month is a good time to bench bouvardias or to pot them up, where only a few are grown. A heavy ^liading and a close, moist atmosphere for a week or -o after being brought in is necessary. Geranium Stock Plants. I believe the cuttings taken from pot-giown geraniums constantly kept under glass — or, at least, in frames — make better plants than those taken from geraniums planted out. A grower, I think, should not bed out gera- niums on his own place, if garden space is limited and hadly needed otherwise, unless he wishes to show his piitrons how to do the thing, believing in the efficiency of nliject lessons. For his stock plants, which, anyway. will be denuded of all flowering shoots, pretty soon, he will find any amount of room now in the greenhouses, or in frames. By giving root -bound 4 -inch plants now a shift into 6 or 7-inch pots, he will have the pleasure of seeing them grow into much finer plants than any of those planted or bedded out. They will not be so bulky, large and lanky, but will give him just as many cut- tings, and these much hardier, shorter jointed and less liable to damp off, than the sappy, slender growth from hedded-out stock. The failure of getting great numbers of geraniums out in flower by Decoration Day, when every one of them eould have hern sold had they been in bloom. I ascribe in great part to the sappy condition of Fall cuttings. I have never experienced that trouble with plants from pot-gTown cuttings. One ean use practically ever>' tin. can cut and come again right along, and the old stock plant, after being let alone, wilt at once make an extra effort to grow into a nice, salable plant, and. being In a pot. is alwavs ready for business. FRED W. TIMME. HORSE AND DELIVERY WAGOW OF A. GUDE & BRO., WASHINGTON, D. C. Prize Winner at Horse Show, Chevy Chase, Md. NOTES FROM THE CONVENTION CITY The Gude Brothers, Washington, D. C. We present herewith excellent portraits of two young men who have for several years been identi- fied not only with the growth of the florist industry in Washington. D. C, but who also have, in many other ways, acted well their part in the business development of the National Capital — Adolphus and William P. Gude. Adolphus Gude, senior member of the florist firm i-f A. Gude & Bro., was born in Knoxville. Tenn.. April 20. 1S63, and came to Washington with his par- ents when he was only seven years of age. He re- ceived an early education in the local public schools, and later graduated from the Spencerian Business College, having been a member of the class of 1886. During Mr. Gude's vacations, when he first entered school, he worked on farms in the neighborhoood of 40 The Florists' Bxohang© his parents' home. Later he took employment with Nicholas Studer. a florist, and learned the principles of the business, working hard, and saving his money. After he had been with Mr. Studer a short while he was joined by his brother, William F. Gude. When he had worked with the florist for eleven years he had saved enough to purchase a patch of land near his employer's. This he cultivated, and was allowed to sell his flowers on Mr. Studer's bench in Center Market. In 1S88 he and his brother obtained ground in Anacostia, where they erected greenhouses and continued to cultivate flowers. One year afterward they opened a modest florist business at 423 Center Market, under the present firm name of A. Gude & Bro. From the start the business increased rapidly, and in a few months the firm opened a store at 938 F street. In 1890 the brothers moved to 1112 F street, in the Metzerott Building, where they remained until that structure was blown down, one year afterward. They then leased the building at 1224 F street, where they remained until last Fall, when larger quarters became necessary in order to conduct their ever- increasing business in the proper manner, and the new building which the firm had erected at 1214 P street was moved into. Progressiveness, hard and constant work have been the attributes which have brought Mr. Gude success. Mr. Gude is a member of a number of civic ahd fraternal organizations of this city. In the Masons he is a member of Anacostia Lodge, No. 21, of which he is a past master and at present treasurer. He is past high priest of Washington Naval Royal Arch Chapter No. 6 and also past high priest of Anacostia Royal Arch Chapter No. 13, besides being an officer of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of the District of Co- lumbia. He is a past commander of the De Molay Mounted Commandery, and also a member of Almas Temple. Mystic Shrine, and a Scottish Rite Mason. In the Odd Fellows he is a member of Central Lodge. No. 1. He is past patron of Electa Chapter, No. 2, Order of the Eastern Star, and also a past grand patron of the order in the District. For a number of years he has been a member of the Board of Trade and of the Business Men's Association. He is a member of the Washington Florists' Club, and a lite member of the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists. He is treasurer and manager of the Anacostia Brick Company, and a di- rector of the German Orphan Asylum. William F. Gude is the popular ex-president of the S. A. F. O. H., the youngest man who has presided over the affairs of the national organization. He has been president of the Business Men's Association of Washington. A sketch of his most exemplary and progressive career has formerly appeared in these col- umns. He is at present president of the local florists' club. Under date of June 2S, Wm. F. Gude writes us: "Convention matters are progressing nicely along all lines. We have ordered cool weather for the third week in August, and trust to be favored with same for the special benefit of the S. A. F. The past week has been delightfully cool and pleasant, and the city most magnificent." Detroit Florists Visit Toledo, O. On June 29 twenty-eight members of the Detroit Florists' Club boarded a special car, decorated with appropriate banners, etc., to visit the Toledo members of the craft. The day was all that could be wished for. Every one was supplied with an up-to-date badge, especially designed for this trip. The start was made on schedule time. On reaching Woodmere we were stood up in front of a camera at the beautiful show house of Charles Warncke. The trip to Toledo, sixty miles, was made in a little over two hours. We were met with an open hand and a pleasant smile by a score of florists, who had a special city car waiting to take us to "The Farm," where a sumptuous spread was provided. George Heinl led us to the banquet hall, where George Bayer bade us welcome"; he tried to tell us over and over again how glad he was to have us STORE AND SHOW HOUSE OF P. A. CHOPIN, NEW ORLEANS, LA. in their midst. After the repast President Watson, of the Detroit Florists* Club, responded to Mr. Bayer's welcome, followed by Secretary J. F. Sullivan, who dwelt on the benefits of sociability among florists. His wish was that Toledo, in the very near future, would organize a club. It is the writer's candid belief that should the Toledo florists form such an organization in a short time they would have as strong a club as any city four times its size. We were then carried to a variety of places — from the largest wine cellars west of California to greenhouses, Summer gardens and theaters, parks and private grounds. Evening soon came, with Dutch lunch and a trolley ride down the bay. We arrived home at mid- night after one of the most enjoyable outings in or about Detroit. DILGER. FOR THE RETAIL FLORIST. A Neat Southern Establishment. Our illustration shows the store and greenhouses of P. A. Chopin, of New Orleans, La. These houses were put up lately; in fact, Mr. Chopin had his entire greenhouse department remodeled ajid enlarged so as to meet the increasing demand for well-grown plants and cut flowers. The framework of the houses was put up by a New Orleans builder, and all the work done by New Orleans hands. The entire establishment presents a fine appearance, and as show houses, although small, they are just the thing: plants displayed in them showing to great advantage. C. L. S. Floral Designs at Secretary Hay's Funeral. The floral designs sent to the funeral of Secretary of Stale John Hay, at Cleveland, O., on Wednesday, July 5, were numerous and varied in character. The grave and the balance of the Hay family lot were fair- ly covered with flowers. A few of the tributes WL^re as follows: President and Mrs. Roosevelt, a wreath of orchids, maidenhair ferns and eyas leaves; King Edward VII., a wreath of orchids; Sir Mortimer and L.ady Durand, a wreath of lily of the valley; Mr. and Mrs. Whitelaw Reid, a wreath of lily of the valley and white roses; the Japanese Government, a wreath of iris flowere; Minister and Mrs. Takahira, a wreath of lavender sweet peas and maidenhair fern; the Presi- dent's Cabinet, a standing wreath of white sweet p>3as with a cluster of orchids and a base of lily and American Beauty roses; the Department of State, a standing wreath of Killarney roses and lily of the valley and a vase of lilies and cycas leaves; the Dip- lomatic Corps, a standing wreath of green galax with sprays of liiy of the valley and of lavender orchids, and a base of lilies and American Beauty roses; the ^?l^ i-^U. DETROIT FLORISTS EN ROUTE TO TOLEDO, OHIO Korean Legation, a wreath of galax and Enchantress carnations with palm leaves crossed in the center; the Brazilian Government, a wreath of white and pur- ple sweet peas, with clusters of orchids and cycas leaves tied with blue, yellow and black ribbon; the Cuban Legation, a wreath of galax with clusters of white carnations, American Beauty roses, lilies and orchids: Secretary Hitchcock, a wreath of cycas leaves with a cluster of white roses; Manuel Alvares Cal- deron. Minister of Peru, a wreath of white bachelor buttons, green galax and candytuft: B'nai B'rith, a wreath of American Beauty roses and lily of the val- ley; International Bureau of National Republics, a wreath of Killarney roses, lavender sweet peas, with a cluster of lilies and with a grouping of cycas leaves in the center; Loyai Legion. Commandery of District of Columbia, a solid wreath of white carnations, with clusters of American Beauty and Kaiserin roses and brown galax; Veterans of Troop A, a standing wreath of white peonies with clusters of lily of the valley and white roses; Troop A, a spray of white roses; Chinese merchants of Cleveland, a standing wreath of Ram- bler roses with a cluster of lily of the valley and a base of white and purple iris; citizens of Rochester, N. T.. a wreath of white sweet peas with a cluster of pink roses; the Church of the Covenant, Washington, D. C, a wreath of lily of the valley and orchids; the New York Tribune, a reclining wreath of American Beauty roses. Spirtea japonica. lilies; Mr. and Mrs. Robert McCormick, a large standing wreath of white roses and orchids; Governor and Mrs. Myron T. Her- rick, a wreath of galax and white roses; Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Raymond, a wreath of w^hite carnations with clusters of red roses and white sweet peas. There is, perhaps, no more beautiful cemetery In the United States than that of Lake View. There may he others that equal it. but it is difficult to believe that any can surpass It. and the interment of Sec- retary Hay was in the most beKUtiful part of the cemetery. The body of the distinguished Secretary lies about 500 feet due east from the Garfield monu- ment, and all around are the monuments of men who were prominent in the life and affairs of Ohio and the nation. Reflections on Current Topics. MR. EDITOR— It is a pleasure to me to see the ginger jar again fomenting, even though the owner has changed his base of operations. I suppose, though, it will do as much good and as little harm in one place as in the other. I notice, too that in the inteVval of cessation, the ginger man has been em- ploying his time well in a study of Solomon, whose lovable traits he seems now quite familiar with. That is good. "Solomon had nothing pessimistic about him. Job had his good points, of course. But give me the cheerful Solomon every time," echoes the "ginger jar." There's a "dirty insinuation" in these remarks— Job was a pessimist. Now, why shouldn't Solomon be cheerful? He was surrounded with everything pleasant for his daily needs many times over. Seven hundred wives and three hundred other wives ministered to his wants, and he lived in an age when Spring bonnets and shirt waists were not yet in fashion. Were Solomon to walk this earth at the present time, and maintain the same house- hold, a ten dollar bill would go about as far with him as the Scotchman's ''saxpence" went in London. And with all the warring elements he would now have to contend against, including the Jibes of the ginger jar man, I'm afraid his mirth would turn to wailing, and that he would become a sourer pessi- mist than Job, with only one wife, three daughters and countless boils, ever professed to be. Solomon cannot be compared to Job anyway; they're not in the same class. Only wise men can run against Solomon; and so far as I am aware, the two living personages that would stand a show against him are the secre- tary of the peony "association," and Scott. Coming down to more serious things; it is pleasant to note the interest taking in the S. A. F. Washington convention. I rejoice to read, and Jemima is with me in the joy, that the girls are to bowl in an alley free of sawdust, and where nothing stronger than pink lemonade and ginger cookies can be obtained. Both of us may now be present: in fact, Jemima has already been inquiring about the price of bloomers and bowling shoes — for herself, of course. I haven't seen, anything said about the next meeting place, and but little regarding the next president. Jemima thinks, since the women folks are now taking a prominent part in the most important convention features, the day may not be far distant when the organization will decide on, in fact, be compelled to submit to petticoat government. The ambitious new woman, she says, sticks at nothing when her mind is made up. I told her I was afraid she would have to stick to bowling— just yet. A friend of mine informed me, he has heard it rumored that a prominent whole- sale florist, up New York State. Is in the running this year for the office of president. The gentleman has already served as vice-president of the society; is an energetic business man. and there is no reason, in my opinion, why a wholesale florist shouldn't have a shot at the job if he so inclines. I read sometime ago that the friends of another wholesale man have ambitions for him in the same direction. Ambition of this kind is indeed laudable whether you have it yourself, or some other fellow has it for you. At all events each of the candidates can rest assured they will have, if nothing else, the blessing, as well as the sympathy of JOB. July 8. 1906 The Florists' Exchange 41 New York. The Week's News. Speaking from a floral stand- point, the Glorious Fourth of July passed oft very quietly in this city, 'i'here was little doing among the re- tailers: and, while many growers shii)ped in on that day, such ship- ments only contributed toward glut- ting an already ovei'-crowded market, besides preventing many from taking a holiday for the greater part of the day. The latter part of the week proved to be even worse than the beginning, and flowers of all kinds accumulated heav- ily, excepting cattleyas. There was, evidently, some large funeral order where orchids were used, and it was said that 1.000 cattleyas were needed, though the actual number required was between 600 and 700, and the order was filled. American Beauty roses, instead 'of holding at the quoted price for spe- cials— 20c. each — met with such poor de- mand that they were offered at 10c. each, and were a di'ug at that . The quantities of outdoor flowers that poured in was something unprecedent- ed. No fixed prices were possible: any offer for a box of candytuft, sweet alys- sum, sweet peas and that class of stock was not refused, and much of it could not be sold at all. The vacation season is here, and the i^nks of both the wholesale and retail store florists are thinned out and will remain so until each has had his turn at mountain or seashore resort. The Crumbs from Ye Beanfeast. 277! All aboard. Then the band played. It was an ideal day. The 77 were children. No race sui- cide here. One of the 77, Rose Bberhard Smith, the handsomest baby in the bunch. The officers of the club were out in full force. President Traendly was "the bos'n tight, the midshipmite and the crew of the captain's gig." Secretary Young wore a wreath of smiles — and a new "Panama." Treasurer Weathered was "Beau Brummel" and "Lord Chesterfield" rolled in one. John B. Nugent says he is too "ro- tunde" for the fat men's race any more: he's in a class by himself. Where were the retailers? Don't they think they are good enough to asso- ciate with "picnickers"? Some sent their help. Mr. Moore, of Moore, Hentz & Nash, came "en famille," More the merrier. Patrick O'Mara says "example is better than precept," and always graces the occasion and brings the ladies along. We missed some faces; but there were lots of new ones; and they are going again next year. The outing is a settled institution. Gee! how the ladies did run; 'pears to me "open work" hose seems all the style. John Esler is a great Judge of Boston. News of the Week. John W. Duncan, the New Eng- land representative of The Florists' F.xchange, left on Tuesday of last week for Buffalo, N. Y., to attend the con- vention of the American Association of Park Superintendents, of which organ- ization he has the honor of being secre- tary. Besides the business routine, the itinerary Included a visit to the parks of the Buffalo State Reservation at Niagara, and the Queen Victoria Park, on the Canadian side, and a day in viewing the beautiful sights of Roch- ester. John C. Clarke, of Newton, who has, since the first of the year, been de- voting himself exclusively to his home trade, reports very satisfactory results at the close of the season. The former concern of E. N. Peirce & Sons, known since the first of the cur- rent month as Peirce Brothers, is erect- ing two houses, each 36x300 feet, and embracing approximately half an acre of land, which will make an important addition to the Waverley establish- ment. It was a happy, genial and jovial party representing the Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston who enjoyed the outing or field day on Saturday last at Mr. Sim's greenhouses, at Clifton- dale. The party numbered about sixty and included, besides the officers and members of the club, several invited guests, who thoroughly enjoyed the tour through the finely appointed es- tablishment. Mr. Sim's products are Ing cup at a banquet tendered hlra at Bass Point last week by hi's associates. George C. Harbison and Alfred Hut- son, William H. Elliotts a.ssl3tants In Brighton, Join the exodus across the water, leaving respectively on the 6th and 27th inst. William R. Nicholson, of Framing- ham, is building a house, and It is not a greenhouse, which Is suggestive of corning events. WII^I^TAM K. WOOD. Buffalo, N. Y. News Jottings. A glance through the Kouth Parks conservatories last week showed the palm growths in the large central dome house, nicely adapting to the rearranged conditions that Included replanting last Fall; and the stone enclosed irregular formed surfaces now give out a pleasing effect. Bou- gainvilleas trail up almost to the high roof. The fern house has again be- come a mass of foliage. Out-of-doors, rhododendrons seenipd to give blooms more freely than in most years. Though the past Winter was severe to an unsual degree, the growing weather so far this year has favorably helped to repair defects, and most all hardy growths are in excellent showing, while the lawn portions are simply perfect. A display of peonies, of rather broad proportions, has recently been a delight to visitors in general. Noticeable as a feature of the Amer- ican Association of Park Superinten- A portion of the Flaibush Contingent |Race of Girls Over Sixteen Miss Birnie Leading Ten-Year-Old Girls Running Neck and Neck Juvenile Atalantas in a 50-Yard Dash Taking a Stroll Photos by Patrick O'Mara AT THE OUTIVG OF THE BEW YORK FLORISTS' CLUB, 6LENW00D, L. I., JUNE 28, 1905 average New Yorker cannot thor- oughly enjoy his conditions, unless he be exiled to some uncomfortable ho'tel or boarding house, for at least two weeks in the year. The annual meeting of the stock- holders of the New York Market Florists' Association will be held in room 804. at 257 Broadway on Mon- day, July 17, at 12 noon, for the elec- tion of a board of directors and such other business as may come before the meeting. We did not have an official photog- rapher at the outing this year, but Patrick O'Mara had his kodak along. and he is an expert at snapshots. Many of the participants in the races have received photos of themselves with Mr. O'Mara's compliments, and they make very interesting souvenirs. F. H. Kramer, flo.rist of Washington, D. C. T/as a caller at this office one day this week. Mr. Kramer informs us that convention preparations are well under way, and details of the arrangements making will be given out soon. A grand treat is in store for all who attend: and the sports side of the annual affair are being well looked after. Mr. Kramer is chairman nf the entertainment committee, and is very busy these days. The souvenir will be a work of art, and advertisers should not miss the excellent oppor- tunity which its pages present. Herbert Greensmith, superintendent of the nurseries of Clucas & Bod- dington Co., at Snarkill. N. Y.. sailed for Rngland this week, where he will spend a short vacation. L,ANCASTER. PA.— P. J. Demas and wife, of the Pittsburg Florists' Ex- change, were visiting in this city last week. hose. He gave 25 feet for a prize. Wonder what kind! What's in a name? Rose Eberhard Smith won the prize as the hand- somest baby; the others "also ran." Harry Bunyard missed his dinner looking after other people's wants. But he would just as soon work as eat any time. (P. S. — This is not a joke.) Committee Treasurer Schenck ar- rived in time to get the "gate money"; but it was a case of button, button, who's got the button? S. S. Butterfield was a modest and dignified judge of the ladies* and other races. What the umpire said usually went. And the married men won the base- ball match again. Well! well! No excuse to be single, boys, with all the loveliness that was aboard. Step lively, if you want to be on the win- ning side. Louis Schmutz. Sr., sang the "Mar- seillaise" with great gusto. Nearly all the ladies asked for "Job." Some people will want trading stamps next year. Some are never satisfied. And her name was "Isabel." But we'll need a bigger boat next year. Where was "Ye Editor"? John Scott said it was the best ever. Good sailors all. Everybody happy. Everybody pleased. Home, sweet home. All ashore! Au revoir! DR. BUNYON. P. S. — After picnics use my pawpaw pills. too well known to require extended mention at this time, it being sufficient to say that everything was found in the pink of perfection. Luncheon was served, after which M. A. Patten, as toastmaster. introduced several of the orators of the club, who made remarks appropriate to the occasion. Frank J. Norton, of McMulkin's. is spending his vacation at Brunt Rock. John Walsh, manager of the Park Street Market, left on Monday for his annual vacation. After a few days at home he will take a trip down to St. John's, N. B., where he expects to spend a month. George Cartwright, secretary of the corporation, will as- sume the management of the market during Mr. Walsh's absence. Henry Comley, of Grimmer*s. leaves on Saturday for his vacation, which he will spend at Salisbury Beach. Superintendent of Parks Pettigrew left for an ocean voyage the middle of the week. T. F. Galvin. who has been enjoying a short European tour, left for Boston on the Saxonia on Tuesday last. Neumann J. Fennelly. in the employ of T. F. Galvin. leaves on the 16th for a European tour. June went out with a galaxy of ben- edicts and their chosen partners for life, nineteen w^eddings being reported in Lynn in one day, and thirty-five couples came out of Lowell on one train. Among those associated with the trade we noted Miss Rhodes and Clinton Gibbs. of Lynn : Miss Mary Elizabeth Power to Frank J. Dolansky. of Lynn, and Miss Margaret Grace Mitchell and John J. Cassidy. of Dor- chester. William T. Henderson, one of T. F. Galvin's popular young clerks, leaves on the Bohemian on the 8th inst. for a tour of Great Britain and the Con- tinent. He was presented with a lov- dents' convention held in this city, June 28 to 30 inclusive, was a transaction of all their business in one day. No papers were included in the program. Ttie organization is in numbelrs modest, but in mettle brainy. The en- tertainment included a trip to Niagara Falls, and all the incidentals implied with the same, including detailed visits to the State Park on the Ameri- can side of the river, and to the Cana- dian Reservation Park, where a spread was given. A day devoted to our city parks closed with a luncheon ten- dered by Professor Cowell at his South Park home. Thurston H. LT. Smith, of Denver. Col., a man announcing this as his first trip East of Chicago, last week made a pleasant visit as part of an extended tour. VTDT. Philadelphia. News Items. The bowling contest, to select the team for the convention, will start this week. A series of five matches of three games each will be played, two on the club alleys and three matches on neu- tral alleys, the men to be chosen by average. The club meeting this month will be held on the 11th. David Emory, lately gardener for Judge Wiltbank on School lane. Ger- mantown. has rented the Krueger place at Narberth, having taken a lease for three years, with option of purchase after that time. As Edward Stroud is giving up the retail end of the business at Overbrook. one of his men, Ernst Wannemacher. has decided to take it up. and will build a store and greenhouse. Lord & Burnham, through D. T. Connor, have the contract. DAVID RUST. 42 The Plorists' Exchange June Exhibition of Newport (R.I.) Horticultural Society. The rose and strawberry show of this society is always a splendid one, and this year the roses were better than usual and a surprise to even the older growers, as the cold season early, which was then followed through May and early June by excessive rains, caused considerable apprehension regarding the final outcome. All the classes were well filled, and for the grand prizes offered by Miss Fannie Foster the competition was very keen indeed. These prizes added much interest to the show, and were three in all. of $25, $15 and $10 for the best collections of out- door roses grown in Newport. The first and third prizes went to private estates, the second to John Marshall, the manager of the Bythesea greenhouses of Perry Belmont. Mr. Marshall also secured the society's major prize of $15 for the best display of outdoor roses arranged on a table 6 by 3 feet. All exhibitors have a right to feel well satisfied with the splendid flowers staged. Having examined the roses, the visitor's interest was next taken by what is cer- tainly a new departure in exhibits at horticultural exhibitions. Miss Atice Keteltas, who has displayed great interest In the matter of gateway decorations, and who feels that there has been far too much sameness used by our gardeners in this respect—- evergreens of various sorts being now employed for this purpose almost exclusively in Newport — offered a silver cup. valued at $65, for the best gateway decoration arranged to show one side of a gateway in a space of 12 by 8 feet, coniferous plants excluded. Six entries for this cup made one of the features of the show, and held the closest attention of the many visitors and gardeners alike. This cup went to An- drew S. Meikle. gardener to Mrs. W. S. Wells, for a group of Japanese maples, edged with contrasting golden box and intermingled with English ivies. To increase the interest the society had added two prizes of $20 and $15; of these the first was taken by Bruce Butterton, gardener to Mr. E. J. Berwind, for an attractively charming arrangement of box trees, hardy ferns and an intermingling of both green and variegated euonymus. A low group of Yucca varie- gata and Aucuba japonica, edged with English ivies, received the third prize of $15. Of the other three entries, one was dracsenas, ci-otons and yuccas, with the striped grass, Poa trivalis, as a border; another aspidistras, draorenas and Hibiscus Cooperii, the whole edged with ophiopogon; and the remaining one Japanese maples, eulalias. Ficus elastica and Pan- danus Veitchii. This class proved most interesting and will no doubt become a permanent feature of our exhibitions in the futui-e. A foliage plant that attracted a great deal of at- tention was a most beautiful specimen of Dreer's Pandanus Sanderi, exhibited by David Mcintosh, which was awarded a special prize of $5. It was certainly a beautiful piece, with a spread of over four feet in every direction, the entire plant being a rich golden yellow with the heart still richer bronzy orange. The writer was much pleased with it, and had it photographed. Henry A. Dreer was also awarded a silver medal for a collection of aquatics. Of the hardy varieties of nymph^as especially noticeable were William Fal- coner, a large brilliant dark red with golden center: Gloriosa, a beautiful deep carmine rose; Tuberosa rubra, an exquisite soft rosy red; William Doogue, a most pleasing shell pink: Fulva, a fine yellow shaded pink, changing to orange red; and Tuberosa Richard- soni, a grand pure v/hite. Among the tender varieties that attracted much attention were the new blue day- bloomer Pennsylvania, a great acquisition; Mrs. C. W. Ward, a superb large rosy pink; William Stone, another beautiful blue; and gracilis, a very pretty white. This exhibit, most tastefully displayed in tanks, shown and described to visitors by John S. Hay, representing Henry A. Dreer, was one of the most attractive spots in the hall. Another fine display was staged by Lager & Hur- relL of Summit, N. J.; their collection of orchids was awarded honorable mention, and .richly deserved it. Some very beautiful cattleyas were in the collection, including Dowiana. a Summer flowering rich yellow and purple; Gaskelliana, a pale purple and white; Harrisonife, a very large-flowered rosy lilac with several flowers to the spike; and Mossias, a beautiful large rose and purple. A magnificent orchid is Lselia elegans, varying in color from white to pink and rosy purple; this is one of the easiest to grow and propa- gates readily. There were many other choice pieces, the whole making a most admired exhibit. Still another collection of orchids and foliage plants, for which the flrst-class certificate of the society was given, was that shown by Julius Roehrs Company, of Rutherford, N. J. Some very new and rare things were in this collection. It is impossible to describe them all, but the following were especially prominent: Phaltenopsis amabilis. syn. aphrodite, a splendid orchid with long spikes of twenty or more lovely white flowers; Aralias Guilfoylei, Kerchoveana, mon- strosa aurea, and Veitchii graciilima were very fine. The new Asparagus myriocladus is very delicate and pretty. Leea amabilis is a most showy stove plant, with magenta leaf, striped white. Among so many choice plants it is only possible to describe a few of the most striking. M. H. Walsh, nf Woods Hole, Mass., brought a very fine group of the new rose Lady Gay: this is of the Rambler type, and the plants exhibited hung full of the most delicate rose pink clusters of bloom, a special prize of ,$10 was awarded. Gibson Brothers received a gratuity of $5 for a very fine vase of Delphinium hybridum: the spikes were very large and perfectly flowered. The first prize of $5 for the best 25 blooms of gar- denias went to the Perry Belmont greenhouses, John Marshall managing gardener. The usual large money prizes were given for the best groups of palms and foliage plants; these were fully up to the high standard of previous shows and added greatly to the attractiveness of the hall. Mr. Alfred G. Vanderbilt offered a special prize of $25, and Mr. William Watts Sherman another of $25, which added much interest and active competition to these classes. Mrs. Perry Belmont suggested a new class and offered a very handsome silver cup for the best table, 3 by 9 feet, of decorative foiiage plants, each plant to be serviceable for a table. To this prize the society added $15 and $10. All the entries were good, and the prizes went to private estates, although this class was open to all. I think the entries for the regular prizes were fully as many and as good as in past seasons. Arecas. kentias and other specimen palms were many and very elegant pieces. The tables of herbaceous plants were staged nicely, and the specimens being both botanically and common named were much studied by the visitors. In the multitude of special things was a stand of carnations, including Mrs. Lawson, RAMBLER ROSE LADY GAY Exhibited by M. H. Walsh, of Woods Hole. Mass.. and awarded Special Prize at the June Exhib.tion of the Newport Horticultural Society. Enchantress and The Queen grown by John Marshall, of the Perry Belmont greenhouses, that were grand and received a first-class certificate of merit as well as a gratuity of $5. Many of these flowers measured over four inches in diameter, which is remarkable for the season. Very few strawberries were staged, as the show was too late for the best of them. A special prize of $5 was awarded to Samuel Speers for a very fine dish of Bubach No. 5. Grapes, both white and black, nectarines, peaches and melons were shown in num- bers and of good quality. Vegetables, both in collec- tions and classes, were the best for many years. An exhibit of especial interest was a basket of Noroton Beauty potatoes, for which a first-class certificate of merit was awarded to Ritchie's greenhouses. The committee recommended this award to the society on account of the large size and handsome appear- ance of this potato at this early season. Messrs. J. M. Thorburn & Co. evidently have introduced a splendid new early potato. The exhibition, which continued three days, was an xmqualified success. The judges were: John P. Ham- mond. Andrew J. Pow and Paul Volquardson. all members of the society. Visitor.-^- to th^ show included: John Beaton, with R. & J. Farquhar & Co., of Boston, Mass.; S. G. Harris, of Tarrytown. N. Y. : Victor Morgan, of Bob- bink & Atkins. Rutherford. N. J.: James T. Scott, representing the F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown. N. Y.; John S. Hay. with Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia. Pa.; George F. Struck, with Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J.: Thomas Knight, representing Julius Roehrs Company, of Rutherford. N. J. The show was held in Ihe Newport Casino, and the attendance was ex- cellent. F. W. Report on Explorations in Panama. The principal features of the canal zone for several miles out of Colon consist of numerous open swampa with small hillocks and ridges emerging irregularly. At this season of the year it is possible by occasional wading and wallowing to penetrate some of these swamps for considerable distances. During the rains many of these swamps would be impassable except as a "dugout" might be forced through the more open parts. The dense vegetation is made up of compara- tively few species. The predominating plants being a species of typha, Thalia geniculata, a big acrostichum and several species of strongly growing sedges. In the lagoons and slow flowing drainage streams are Nym- ph»a ampla (?) pistia, two or three species of eichor- nia, lemna, salvinia, limnocharis, etc. On the firmer portions are some palms, two species of carludovica, mangroves, giant pipers, etc. There are very few of the smaller marsh-loving things that one might ex- pect to find. As progress is made toward the Pacific side of the isthmus the land rises and the swamp areas become narrowed, the streams swifter, until at Culebre the highest land in' the strip is found at an elevation of about 400 feet. From this high point the descent to the sea level is quite rapid. While during the Winter months the en- tire zone is comparatively dry and unresponsive, yet from Culebre to the Pacific the ground is parched and vegetation is at a standstill and desert conditions are approached. Few distinctively desert plants are to be found, however, as during the rainy season the mois- ture is sufficient to reclothe the ground with an abun- dant growth. Going either eastward or westward (north or south) from the zone the elevations increase until respectable mountains are reached in from twenty to fifty miles, and the flora becomes much richer. The canal zone is probably the least interesting part of the isthmus from a botanical point of view. The climate of the zone is rather sharply divided by the wet and the dry seasons. During the dry sea- son the climate of the isthmus is delightful, or rather that portion of it within reach of the trade winds, which blow with great force and regularity. In the wet season, however, the humidity is doubtless great and consequently uncomfortable. To one accustomed to a tropical climate, however, I imagine there is nothing that is unendurable. Changes in temperature are but slight during the Winter, at least, and a mean temperature of about 80 degrees Fahrenheit in the day time was maintained during my stay. At no time did I observe the mid- day heat so great as I have frequently noted on the south side of Jamaica. There are few features to differentiate the canal- zone botanically from other places in the same lati- tude. The forests are of mixed growth and the palms are not a conspicuous feature, though the undergrowth contains a large element of low-growing species of that family. The larger trees are the cotton tree, sand-box, cedrela, eryHirina and a few others. As one gets further into the forests, castilloa becomes quite common. Aroids and other clinging species are abundant in the more moist woods. Aside from the Panama Railroad and the Chagres River, there are no roads on the isthmus. Trails from the settlements along the railroad extend hack to the scattered provision grounds, but beyond that the "bush" is guiltless of paths, and a way has to be hacked out with the machete. Wild animals are abundant, though none of them seem to be feared, with the exception of the snakes. Of these, two species only, so far as I could learn, are to be dreaded — the "coral snake," a pretty ringed spe- cies, a foot and a half or two feet in length, whose bite is said to be deadly, and the "boa," a large snake reaching a length of twenty feet or more. Fortu- nately, the boa is not abundant, and I saw but two while on the trip. One which I shot measured nine- teen feet six inches in length and had a diameter of five inches or more. I did not learn that the snake ever attacks men, but he would prove an ugly cus- tomer to an unarnied man if he should do so. There are several species of harmless snakes of small size. Birds are plentiful and many of great beauty. Insects are, of course, everywhere, and, as in most tropical countries, are the most unpleasant compan- ions one meets. "Ticks." bed-bugs, fleas and mosqul- tos are to be found without searching, and tarantulas of immense size are common. Alligators abound in the slow streams and lizards of all sizes and colors are nu- merous. The collections made on the trip with those already in the herbarium and conservatories will, I think, give us a good idea of the vegetation of the canal zone, but probably the most important results of the expedition are the knowledge of existing conditions of the territory, which will enable us to undertake a future, more extensive exploration with an accurate understanding of the problem. The flora south of the zone is evidently a very interesting one, and the study of the economic plants of that region should prove especially valuable. My thanks are due to Dr. Herman Mohr for his ad- vice and assistance, and to the superintendent of the Panama Railroad for his prompt help in transporta- tion and other kindly acts. —JOHN F. COWELL, in Journal of the New York Botanical Garden. July 8, 1905 The Florists' Exchange 43 Q REVIEW OF THE MARKET NKW YORK.— With the closing days of June tlK' flower business assumed vaca- tion proportions, and there is at present practically nothing doingr. Added to the falling away of the demand, the supplies of roses have become considerably aug- mented, and if we except a few specially grown Summer roses, we may confidently aflirm that there are no fixed prices ob- tair.ing this week, for straight slips have been unloaded upon buyers at figures that would seem impossible — $2.50 per 1.000 having been reached in some instances. Carnations have also been affected, and values ari-' down again. There seems to be a good supply every day; but. like the roses, carnations have to be offered at job-lot prices if one wants to clear them out. Cattleyas are the only flowers that have been in demand equal to the supply, and prices remain stationary. Sweet peas are much too plentiful, and they have got down as low as one cent a bunch. Long Island outdoor grown glad- iolus has begun to arrive, and while prices seem low at present they will no doubt go lower within the next week or two. Asters are coming in in small quantities, and there is a steady supply of ismenes and miniature callas, with very little de- mand for either. TakinpT the week as a whole, business has been very poor, but that condition is not unusual for the first week in July. CHICAGO. — The regular Summer dull- ness is now on, and business is very er- ratic. Shipping trade has held up fairly well, and large quantities of stock have in consequence been moved. The quality is greatly deteriorated, yet there are excep- tions. Good American Beauty are being received from several growers, who have begun to cut from their young stock. AVhile this rose is not so plentiful as it was a few weeks ago. there seem to he enough on the market for all demands. Bride and Bridesmaid are not over-abund- ant, and first quality nf either rose is bringing a good price. Liberty is in good cut. and high quality flowers are seen at from J."^ to $12.50 per TOO. Kaiserin Au- gusta Victoria is still coming in in fine shape, easilv outclassing all the others in quality; it sells at from $3 to $10 per 100. Carnations are being received in large quantities, but the quality is somewhat inferior, owing to the recent warm weath- er; they bring from 25c. to $2.50 per 100. Sweet peas are arriving in unlimited numbers: much of the stock being in- ferior finds its way to the garbage heap. I^arge quantities are being sold for less thRU 25c. per 100. with a likelihood of the values going still lower. Good, fancy, sweet peas are in limited quantities, sell- ing at from 25c. to 50c. per 100. Candidum lilies are arriving in large numbers, nnd find ready sale at from 50c. to $1 per dozen spikes. Other lilies are in limited supply at $S to $12 per 100. Daisies are extensively used for window decorations. They are mostly of the field sorts, and come from Michigan, Shasta daisies are also quite numerous, but if not of first quality hardly pay for the picking Other hprdy outdonr garden flowers are seen in large numbers. R. J. ST. LOUIS.— We have had very unset- tled wea ther of la te. A few days the past week the thermometer almost reach- ed the 100 mark, and a few days after went as low as ^6. This is the worst kind of weather for the flower business, which has now settled down to the usual Sum- mer quiet. The glorious Fourth does not bring the florist anything but rest — the only holiday that does. As to cut stock, very few salable flowers are in, and are picked up quickly. The best white roses are Kaiserin Augusta Victoria ; a few good Bride and Brides- maid are seen, but not many. Meteor and Liberty are fair; these range in price from $3 to $5 per 100. American Beauty, longy fancy, are still in limited supply; other grades are more plentiful. White carnations are in good demand for funeral work; these are not over- abundant by any means. Some good Mrs. T. W. T.awson are in; also Enchantress. at prices ranging from $1.50 to $2.50 per 100. Sweet peas are now of better quality, owing to some good rain; all colors are quoted nt 25c. per 100. Cornflowers have a steady demand at 2?^c. Other outdoor flowers, such as daisies, larkspur, candy- tuft, feverfew and gladioli, are in plenty for all. With greens the market Is well supplied at the usual prices. ST. PATRICK. BTTPFALO. N. Y.— Though during the finishing days of last month a spurt of business for the school commencements and weddings made sharp calls for all the good blooms offered, the supply now again in daily sight is better than common at this time. Carnations, though smaller In size thgn recently, are still quite good, and plenty In numbers. Sweet peas are most too abundant for the calls. Roses do not show so well in any respect now. Lilium eandidum are now in from o.utdoors. Field daisies lent leading influence in several weddine- fimctions last week, being used In free quantities. VTDI. IXDIANAl'f )LIS. — Trade is experienc- ing it-.- Summer quiet. Select stock of any l-:ind is none too plentiful. Roses are uf better quality than for some time past; good Ka iserin Augusta Victoria are on the market at $7 a $100; La France and Snuvenir du President Carnot may be had in quantity at $6 to $8 a 100. Bridesmaid and F.ride. although small, find a ready sal." at $3 to $5 per 100. Madam Abel Chatenay and Liberty are shipped in, the former at $6 to $6 a 100. the latter at $S to $10. Quantities of American Beauty have been used auring the past week; se- lect 36-inch stem stock is scarce at $25 a 100; 20 to 24-inch, at $18 to $20 a 100: 12 to 15-inch. $12 a 100. and shorts, $4 to $5. Because Of heavy rains this has been an unusually poor season for sweet peas; no first-class ones are In this market. In- ferior grades sell at 15c. to 20c. a 100. Swainsona at 25c. a 100. short sprays. Is a great help to the designer at this sea- son. Lilium auratum is plentiful at $15 a 100; some good longiflorum lilies are to be bad at the same price. No home- grown lily of the valley is to be had: stock shipped from Chicago is of good quality, at $4 a 100. The first asters were sold this week at $2 per 100. but it will be some time before a regailar supply is available. Fancy carnations are scarce at $2.50 a 100. With the exception of white, anv amount of common grades are in the market at SI. 50 to $2. Gladiolus are sell- ing well at $4 a 100, wholesale, and 75c. per dozen retail. Tomlinson Hall Market business is re- norted very quiet. Large tubs of field daisies are brought here; quite a few peo- ple use them for cheap decorations. The returns from their sale Is nearly all profit, therefore thev are gathered bv many. I. B. NEW BEDFORD, MASS.— The past week saw no improvement In the cut- flower trade; the only thing to be depend- ed upon now Is funeral work. It is very hard to get good flowers, roses having all been thrown out, and what carnations do come in are of poor quality, being very small. Sweet peas are beginning to flower; also a few early asters. We are having plenty of rain In this section, and when the warm days do come everything will jump along in the plant line. Young carnation stock is look- ing fine here, and some good plants will be housed if present conditions hold out. The Hnrticultural Society held a free rose exhibition June 2S from 3 to 10 p. m. In the evening Mr. Walsh, of Wood's Hole, gave an interesting talk on the rose. Some very choice flowers were shown. HORTICO. PITTSBITRO.— "With the month of June passed, the Summer season of social, as well as financial, depression sets in, and there will be but little actlvitv in trade until the Fall. The last week's business was fair; the finishing up of school com- mencements and several deaths of prom- inent people demanded a good many flow- ers. The hot weather is affecting ros s and carnations, particularly the latter. A sood lot of outdoor stock, nuite varied, is to be seen on the stands, and sells well Sweet Williams particularly are much used. The bedding plant growers have about nuit for the season ; only one or two holding out yet. E. C. R. PROATDENCE. R. I.— Early closing Is now In order, and. although there has been no general agreement. It Is probable that the trade may adopt Thursday or Prlday afternoon as a half -holiday throughout the Summer. Business the • Rst week was good.ard rnnf^p a fitting end to a profitable season. The schools were less strict concernine' sraduatlon flowers, with a resulting better demand at good prices. C. S. M. SAN FRANCISCO.— Incidental to the closing of schools for the Summer vaca- tion there was an extra flower trade throughout the final week of June, and every dealer In the citv had a satisfactory share of the work. The trade mentions an exceeding volume of shipping business, all owing to high school commencements In the interior towns and cities throughout the State and Nevada. ALVTN. FIRMS WHO ARE BUILDING BIRMINGHAM, ALA. — John L. Parker is building a greenhouse at Helena Sta- tion. CRAWFORDSVTLLE. IND.— McDonald & Steele are extending two of their gn'een- houses, WEST CHESTER. PA.— J. Hervey Hutchinson has commenced the erection of several new greenhouses. SIOLTX FALLS, S. D.— Jos. Tossini will build two more greenhouses. He was re- cently In Chicago purchasing the neces- sary materials. RAI..EIGH. N. C— J. L. O'Quinn & Co. are building two new- greenhouses, each 80 feet in length. One house will be devoted to violets, the other to carna- tions. CHANGES IN BUSINESS. VIRGINIA. NEV.— Mrs. A. A. Wilson has again entered the retail florist busi- ness here, with a store at 24 South B street. ROCKLEDGE. FLA.— A. Millar, former- ly of the Rhode Island rGeenhouses, Is pow in business here, and Is preparing to I uild a greenhouse 100x20 feet In the Fall, ATLANTIC CITY. N. J.~Abe Littman. :i Ineal fiorist. has opened a new store on ibr r.oardwalk and Virginia avenue. A giiiiihouse has been erected in the rear "I tb'- store. TORONTO, OHIO. — Ben Wilson has purchased David Aten's greenhouses and will move them to Euclid avenue, where the business can be better and more sat- isfactorily handled. READING. PA. — Edgar H. Beears & Son, florists, at Rosedale, have made a numljer of improvements to their place of business. A Thermo hot water heater, made by the Prizer-Palnter Stove & Heat- er Company, at Millmont, has been In- stalled. DETROIT, MICH. — L. A. Roustan & Co. have been incorporated with $5,000 capi- tal. They will take over the Roustan greenhouses in Springwells and the store at No. SO.^ Michigan avenue. The incor- porators are A. A. A. Roustan, Lillian A. Roustan and George F. Rykman. ROCKFORD, ILL.— Otis Hinckley, for many years a florist at 1406 School street, has sold his nursery, greenhouses and home, and will shortly remove to his farm west of the city. Before taking up his residence on the farm he will go West for a vacation trip of two months. HURON. S. D.— The Huron Nursery has passed to the management of Fred Hutch- ins, who proposes to at once enlarge the grounds and establish an extensive green- house. He will be assisted by experi- ' need and practical florists, and this por- tion oi the State is likely soon to have one of the best and most extensive con- cerns of tliis kind in the Northwest. CANADIAN NEWS HAMILTON, ONT.— Alfred Bailey has transacted a very successful Spring trade. Alfred. Jr., is contributing his share to the success of the good retail trade which is now theirs. George Slocomb is giving up his es- tablishment on Cathcart street, having purchased George Norwood's place on Locke street. He will have a consid- erably better location. Mr. Norwood is going to California. His health has not been good lately. W. Clendenning. secretary of the Webster Floral Company, has been confined to his bed for the last two weeks, but is improving. The flower show to be held this Pall by the Horticultural Society is to be purely amateur. Mr. Doyle, Jr., of Woodstock, and John Dobbie, of Niagara Falls, were in town last week. BEAVER. OTTAWA.— The weather is still warm, with enough rain to make it great growing weather. Crops are looking veiT good in the field and in the houses. Business has been brisk and stock plentiful and in good shape. C. Scrim has some asters just coming in; they were planted under glass. R. Wright is progressing with his new range of 400 x 55 feet, and will have it ready in time for housing carnations. We are now looking forward to hav- ing our work done up in such a shape as to be able to attend the C. H. A. convention to be held in Montreal next month. The program is a very neat, tasty piece of w^ork; Secretary Ewing never stands still; each copy is an im- provement on the preceding one. The Horticultural Society held its rose show last week. The roses were in grand shape and the entries nu- merous. Alderman Black took a good share of the prizes; his rose garden now is a sigh't and is an example of how climatic and other difficulties can be overcome with attention and per- severance. His garden is one of the show places of this city. E. Cleveland, O. Trade Notes. By the sudden taking off of two l>rominent Clevelanders — Mr. Wellman and Mr. Morgan— the norists here were taxed to their utmost to get the de- signs out in good shape at the right time. And now this other sad loss of one of Cleveland's noble sons, John Hay, whose funeral will be held here. means more to the florist than can be mentioned with due respect for the dead. On a recent visit to the greenhouses of Charles Schmitt, on Burton street, Glenville, some very fine carnations were seen. Mr. Schmitt tells us he picks 1,000 every other day and has done so for several months. The rest of his stock is looking very nice; he is very busy now planting his chrysan- themums. F. J. Piggott, 8 Meyers avenue, has bought additional property next his own lot and is putting up four new houses, 20 feet wide by 100 feet long; all of the newest ventilator apparatus and several other new features will be added. Arthur Ford has sold his entire greenhouse plant to F. J. Piggott. and will retire from active florist work. The firm of Westman & Getz had the decorations for the banquet of the Civil Engineers National Association at the Chamber of Commerce last week. Banked against one of the large platforms were ten wagon loads of palms, beautifully arranged, and in the center and either side were placed vases of red peonies. Along the wall, which was covered entirely with huckleberry sprays, were large sprays of red peonies, festooned to represent a frieze; and the pillars, from which jutted out sixteen incandescent globes, were hung with this green, and pendant from the globes were bunches of red peonies. The banquet tables were beautifully decorated, as were the reception rooms. The Cleveland Landscape Company went into the hands of a receiver, with liabilities very much in excess of as- sets. O. G. San Francisco. News Notes. More so than the men, ladies in the trade are coming and going. For instance. Mrs. ■ Clarice Cohen has in- vested as a co-partner in the Man- ning's Flower Store. 376 Sutter street, Miss Louise Manning, manager. The only man who had been connected in a proprietory way with this stand then retired. He was Alex. Mann, Jr., who now gives exclusive attention to his Polk street store. Other lady florists entitled to mention are the Misses Kretman, who last week retired from the trade, and Mrs. Jennie Ox- toby, also retired. Mrs. Oxtoby sold her half interest in the Fourth street store to her partner, D. Domenic. On June 7 a son was bom to J. De Bono. The father is a grower of fine flower store stock, and until recently was a salesman in the Frank Pelicano Co. store. Two early morning flower store burglaries occurred the past week, the several pried open cash registers yielding up to the thieves in these re- spective amounts, $24 and $6. The larger amount has entered the profit and loss account of The California Florist, Julius Eppstein, proprietor. The $6 is the Manning's flower store loss. The Menlo Park nurseries of the late Michael Lynch will be continued as in the past, under the management of his eldest surviving son, James T. Lynch, assisted by his three brothers. .\LVIN. ^BUWNESS^imCinLTTES^ AUBURN, N. T.— Alva W. Knapp is in bankruptcy with liabilities of about S2.000; assets, about 1500. 'TQUR BOOKLET 10 CENTS H.A.ST00TH0FFCO. 116 West St., New York City 44 The Plorists' Exchansre THe Pride of California HANNAH H0BART The Grand Prize winner in competition with the latest and very best products in Carnations, East or West, for the last eight years. Mr. John A. Balnier, of Clealum, Wash., wrote, after his visit to our Nurseries in January, 1903, an article which appeared in the issue of the American Florist of February 1 5, as follows : " The Hannah Hobart is really a remarkable flower, never less than four inches, and frequently tour and one-half inches across. In color it is a shade deeper than Lawson, but the petal arrangement is quite different ; in this respect it most resembles the old Jubilee, but of course the color is different. I saw two large houses of it at Sievers', and the sight is one long to be remembered, hundreds of blooms and not a poor one in the lot, and everyone the exact counterpart of the other ; no bursted calyxes, but every flower supported on a twenty-four inch stem and standing up like soldiers. There is certainly no carnation of its color that can equal it." The above is a truthful statement of facts by a very competent gentleman, and if needing verification, the simple assertion that the flowers of this magnificent variety of Carnation have been sold wholesale as high as $1.50 per dozen, and none less than $1.00 per dozen up to date, should be sufficient to convince anybody of its intrinsic value. The constant inquiry by everyone who has seen the plants in flower is, "When will the Hannah Hobart be for sale ? " This led us at last to the conclusion to distribute the same next year, and we are ready to book orders from now on for delivery beginning January 1, 1906. Send your orders in early, beca.use they will be filled strictly in rotation. PRICE, $3.00 per 12; $15.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1000 JOHN H. SIEVERS & CO., ^"°.^5^*c^h!kJ^.?e^.!"^ 5an Francisco. Cal. MeuUoo the t'lorlHia' Kxchange wbep writing. carnations r. DORNER £. SONS CO. lA rAYfTTE, IND. Ifentlon tbe Florlata* Bxehanc* wheo writing. ROBT. C. PYE Carnations NYACH, N. Y. lleatloD th« FlorlaU' Bxcbanse when wrltlnc. CARNATIONS The Cardinal, $12.00; <^ruBader, $6.00; Patten, $8.00; Red LawBon, $13.00; Flora Hill, $5.00; White LawBon, $8.00; Fiancee, $12.00 per 100. CHICAGO CARNtTlON CO.. Joliet.lll. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Field-Grown Carnations READY NOW. 1st size 2d size Per 100 100 1000 The (Jueen $6.00 $6.00 600 White Lawson 10.00 8.00 600 Red Lawson 10.00 8.00 500 Tiger, best (ancy 6.00 6.00 Samples free, via express. Oash please. HENRY EICHHOLZ. WAYNESBORO. PA. Ifeatlon the FIorlBts* Bzchanse when writing. Tlii lewis toDseiratoniis MARLBORO, MASS. W, L. LEWIS. Carnation Specialist UentloD tbe riorista' Bictaanfe wb« wrltla(. A. B. DAVIS & SON DaiDatiOD Specialists PURCELLVILLE, VA. Uention Tlie Floclati' Excbanee when writtni. BE WIDE AWAKE Fill your empty houses with something that will yield you 200 per cent, profit on your investment. GODPRBV ASCHBIANN'S ARAUCARIA EXCELSA will do It. "When you undertake to do anything, do It EIGHT, or else don't begin." ThlBlsour Motto. adopted ten years ago, when we commenced Importing the flret lot of the well-known and so much admired Pet Plant. A.RAUCA.RIA CXCHI^SA., from Belgium. This everlasting green foliage plant Is growing more in favor by tasteful plant buyers every year. Please watch the growth of our Importations In ten years: First year. 100; second, 260: third. 500; fourth. 1.000; fltth, 2,000; this year. 1906, Is now the tenth anniversary, with 6,000. How many nest year. 1906 ? The outlook Is for 7,000. All of them grown for me In Belgium under contract by an Araucaria Bpoclalist. I must say for the benefit of my customers that they were never before so nice and large for the money as this year. I herewith quote you special prlceson them, forcash. JUST LOOK: 10 to 12 Ins. high. 2-yr. old, 3 tiers $0.50 13 to 14 Ins. high. 3 to 4 tiers 60 14 to 16 Ins. high. 3-yr., 3 to 4 tiers 76 18 to 20 Ins., 3-yr., 4 to 5 tiers 1-00 Araticaria Compacta Robusta, unusually large, very beautiful, from $1.26, $1.60, $1.76 each. GlaacB,76c. to$1.00«ach. Kentla Forsterlana, 30 to 36 In. high, 4-yr.old , $1 00; 4-yr. old, 25 to 30 in. high, 75c. Belmore- ana, 4-yr. old, 25 to 30 In. high, |1.00 each. Above are the sizes entered in the Philadelphia Customs House. Mad'^-up plants (large one In center, 3 smaller ones around), 7 In. pots, $1.60 to $1.76 each. FlcuB Elastica, Imported, 4-ln. pots, 25c. ; 5-51^2 In.. 36c. -400. each. Areca LntesceDS, made-up plants, 8 In a pot, 53^^ to 6 In. pots, 26 to 30 Ins. high, 40c. to eoc. each. (Maidenhair Fern), Adiantum Cuneatum 4 In. pots, 12c. Cocos Weddeliana, 3 In. pots, 12c. Boston Ferns, 6 In., 30g., 36c., 40c. each. Asparagus Plamosns, 2 In., 6c. All goods must travel at purchaser's risk. Please mention If pots are wanted. Cash with order, please. GODFREY ASCHMANN. 1012 ONTARIO STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA. WHOLESALE GROWER AND IMPORTER OF POT PLANTS Ifenttoo Tbe Ftorlits* Rxcbftose wbCD wrttiaf. WWte Fly. (1) Please inform me what will kill white flies on plants. They are very tiny. loolt like a miller, and breed fast. Fumig-ating with tobacco has no effect on them. N. P. S. —To get rid of the white fly, dust the plants over with pyrethrum powder. Any druggist can supply the powder. Master and Servant. (2) Please tell nie whether it is nec- essary for a man who is being paid by the month to give a month's notice to quit unless he made an agreement to that effect when engaging. H. G. —If there is no agreement as to the termination of services, we do not be- lieve any notice to quit would be nec- essary, though it is only fair for either employer or employee to give due no- tice when a change is desired. Hard Water for Plants. (3) I have started to build a green- house for carnations, roses and potted plants, the house being divided in the center. The water I shall have to use Is hard, unless I catch the rain water from the eaves. I have been advised by some that hard water is all right tor greenhouse plants and by others that it is not, so I write to ask your advice. Is hard water all right for roses, carnations and potted plants, or would you advise building a cistern and catching rain water? A. Z. A. — If the hard water referred to is used for drinking purposes, and is found to be all right, then use it with- out fear for the plants. So long as water is pure, free from acids, etc., it will do for any kind of plants, whether it be what is called hard or soft water. Mildew on Crimson Rambler Roses. (4) What can I do for Crimson Rambler roses that mildew? They seem all right until the flower begins to come out, then go to the bad. J. E. B. — For mildew on roses, whether Crim- son Rambler, or any other variety, there is nothing to equal sulphur. Dust the plants over every two or three days until it is seen that the mildew is killed. Red Spider. (5) Is there any way to destroy the red spider in greenhouses on roses, car- nations and potted plants? F. R. R. — If one has a good force of water, red spider can be destroyed easily by syringing every morning. Play the water over and under the foliage, with all the force available. This dislodges the insects and quickly puts them out of commission. Starting LUiiun Harrisil. (6) Please let me know the best way to start Lilium Harrisii. Is it a good plan to pot them in 4-inch pots and put them on the bench in the green- house, covering them with hay until they are about 10 inches high, and then repot into 6-inch pots; or to put them under the benches until they are ready to repot? Is it better to put them in 6-inch pots at first, placing them outside until well rooted, then bringing them into the house and put- ting them on the benches, giving a night temperature of 60 degrees? J. F. M. — When growing Lilium Harrisii for Christmas flowering, the size of the pot used should be 5-inch for the 5-7 bulbs, and a 6-inch pot for the larger sizes. If the bulbs are grown for flow- ering later than Christmas, to save space, soil, etc., it is a good plan to put them in 4-inch pots, repotting them into 6-inch pots when they are large enough to distinguish the good plants from those that are diseased. The sav- ing of room is about the only advan- tage gained by putting the bulbs first into the small pots. One can have just as good lilies by placing the bulbs di- rect into the 5 or 6-inch pots at the start; only when it comes to throwing out the diseased plants— and there are always a good many of these— there has not been so much bench space wasted if the bulbs were in 4-inch pots, as there would have been it they were in larger sizes. After the bulbs are potted, put the pots either in a frame, under a greenhouse bench, or outdoors in a sheltered place. Cover them over with several inches thickness of straw or hay, and keep them rather on the dry than wet side. As soon as the top growth begins to push through the soil, the covering should be removed, and from that time on the lilies should have the full light. A night tempera- ture ranging from 5S upward to 68 de- grees, according to the time they are wanted to be in flower, should be af- forded, and they should never be over- watered. Grubs in Rose Soil. (7) I have planted my roses, and find that there are small white larvte in the soil, which got in through the manure. They resemble the larvee of the June bug, only they are very small. Will they do any harm? How can I get rid of them? YOUNG ROS3EGROWER. — When these white Trubs once get into a rose bed they are both trouble- some and hard to remove. Nothing seems to kill them entirely, e.xcept crushing them under foot, and that is impossible when they are working at the roots of a plant. Frequent water- ings with lime water is the best rem- edy, and that is not always reliable. There would be much less trouble with these insects if gardening operations were done in a more intelligent manner than seems to be the rule in a good many instances. All soil used In green- July 8, 1905 The Plorists' Exchange 45 houses should have a good Winter's freezing- beforehand, and manure that has not been allowed to heat sufficient- ly to kill all insert life, should also be exposed to the frost for a season at least. So long as green manure, or manure that is made up from odds and ends of all kinds of rubbish, is used, without any "reparation what- ever, the users will always be troubled with some sort of vermin. Forcing Shasta Daisy. (8) Can you please give us some cul- tural instructions on forcing the Shasta daisy? We have a good bed of the plants that are now full of bud and bloom. What we especially want to know is. how shall we handle them so as to get a good crop of bloom on or about June 1, 1906? We have had good success forcing the marguerite, but want something larger, it we can get it, for a special occasion next year, which occurs from June 1 to 10. P. P. —Seeing that it is but three weeks earlier that the Shasta daisies are re- quired for 1906 than they were this year, we would advise lifting them this Fall, planting them in boxes, or tubs, plunging them in a frame until the beginning of February, and then put- ting them in a cool greenhouse. After a week or so give a little more heat, treating them about the same as the marguerites. Heating. (9) I have a greenhouse 100 feet long. I have seven one-inch flow pipes, steam, and seven H4-inch returns. The flow pipes have a fall of 17 inches from boiler house to further end of green- house, and then have a fall back to the boiler house of IS inches, which makes the return pipes at the boiler 2 feet 9 inches above water line, and 2 feet 1 inch above the top of boiler. These pipes have heated the house well be- fore, but I could not return the steam without a steam trap, so I lowered the boiler as much as I could to see if I can run the gravity system. Please let me know if I am low enough or not. W. H. K. —From your letter I would gather that you have not. as yet, tried the system under the changed conditions you mention. However that may be, I will say that you have ample differ- ence between the far end of the piping and the water line of the boiler to insure dry coils. The return of water to a boiler, in a low-pressure heating system, through mechanical means. Is always objectionable for many reasons, and, where it is possible to avoid it, it should be done. Tou will pardon me, I trust, for criticising the manner in which you have placed the coils. In good practice It is customary to use the larger piping for the steam service or radiation, and the smaller for the return of condensation. Tt is true you count on both as radiation, but one inch Is a very small size to use for coils 100 feet In length. It may be that you get results from this arrangement, but you would get better by reversing them. Still better results could be ob- tained were the pipes all pitched to- ward the same end, using, say, one 2-inch or 1%-inch return for the whole. Another good plan would have been to run your steam supply overhead to the further end of the house, say 2%- inch, and drop in to the coil pitched back to the boiler. Either of these methods would give better results than the present arrangement. U. G. SCOLLAY. SAN FUANCISCO.— The newest Cali- fornia plant introduction garden, lo- cated at Chico, Is growing rapidly in importance, and its value Is already demonstrated by the attention it has drawn to that northern section of the state. Its greatest value, however, lies in the result of the experimental cul- tures, which must necessa,rily take time to develop. At this time there are growing there many plants from various parts of the world, some of them wholly new to America and said to possess valuable qualities in their native lands. Among the most inter- esting of the experimental plants to a Californlan is that devoted to a com- mon rush from Lake Marced. in this state. It is believed this may develop an excellent straw for manufacture into carpet matt'ing. The plant is growing nicely, proving that it lakes kindly to cultivation. Other plants growing there are an almost endless variety of vegetables, rare and com- mon grasses, grains, fruits and nuts. A very important line of plants is the nursery of pistache trees. This valu- able nut has never yet been grown in the state, but Is here to have a thor- ough trying out. Mr. Dorsett, in fharge. is working diligently to get the place into ideal condition. He is leveling, building, planting, pruning and recording, laying the foundation for an institution that will, he thinks, become the pride not only of the great Sacramento valley, but of the United States. At last week's annual meeting of the Orange County Celery Growers of California held in Santa Ana. these directors were elected for the coming year: Edward Chaffee, G. W. Moore, Sherman Buck. J. T. Shaffer, C. C. Johnson, W. H. Bentley and A. M. Whiteside. G. W. Moore was elected president. A. M. Whiteside vice-presi- dent and C. C. Johnson secretary. The association has the control of nearly all the celery acreage of the county's vast area of peatlands. and is a co- operative institution. Prospects for the coming season are flattering, ev- erything pointing to a banner crop of good quality. CINCINNATI, 0.— June business has proven very satisfactory, and now that July is with us we cannot expect a great deal from now on. The cut of carna- tions Is hanging on nicely and prices ranging from 50c. to $2 per hundred are prevailing. American Beauty roses are in fair supply and of good quality for this time of year; $3 takes the best and 50c. to 75c. Jl and $1.60 the balance. Har- ry Corbett's sweet peas fetch 25c. per 100. while others sell £it 10c. . 12I/2C. and 15c- per 100. Feverfew and candytuft sell at 10c. per bunch. Good tea roses are an unknown quantity in this market now, and those arriving are of a very poor quality. Green goods are plentiful, sell- ing well. E. G. G. HARDY CUT FERNS Fancy or DaggeVf 60c. per 1000. SPHAGNUM MOSS. 50c. per bbl. LAURBL. ROPING. well put together, $4.00 per 100 yards. All orders by mail, dis- patch or telephone promptly attended to. THOMAS COLLINS, Hinsdale, Mass. The Book of the Hour The Pe©ny MaNuaL By C. S. Harrison The only comprehensive work on this popular class of plants. Cheap, too ; but good. Price, 30 Cents each, postpaid. Order Now. A. T. DE LA MARE PTG & PUB. CO. Ltd., Nos. 2-8 Duane St., New York p. O. BOX leOT PRIMROSES Chinese Obcontca and ForbeHtl, July in per 100, $2.00 CINI^RAKIA, roaily September. *' 2.00 ASPARAGUS Plumoflue NanuB, 2V4 in- pots P^T 100, $2.00 PANSY SEED, largo floworlDg, July... Oz. 4.00 CASH or 0. O. D. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Mention The Florists' Bxchange when writing. Ohio The Moat Brilliant Scarlet Cerise Oeranliim In Cultivation. Awarded four flrBt-class Certlflcaten of Merit and two Dlploroae. UDSurpaesed for bedding out. Indlspeneable for conservatory; strong, robust grower and prof uso bloomer: the coming popular andleading standard. Inorder to have Telegraph ihorouRlily distributed weoHer for noxt twoweeks- Extra strong 2K In. plants, $6.00 per 100; Extra strong 3 In. plants, $8.00 per 100. CASH WITH ORDER. THOMAS DEVOY & SON, Pougtakeepsle, N. Mention The Florists' Bxchapge when writing. Y. 150,000 rield-Grown CARNATIONS We are now booking orders for same. S. J. REUTER, Westerly, R. I. hfpnMrtn thp Florists' Blxcbsnge wbeo writing Hlarie Louise Violets Nice plants from soil, clean and thrifty, ^2.00 per 100 ; ?15.00 per 1000. Satis- faction guaranteed. Cash with order. 0. H. House, Babylon, L. I., N.Y. Meptlon The Flnrlsts' ETchange when writing. Famous Hudson River 6rown VIOLETS Marie Louise, 2^ in. pots, strong, healthy stock, $3.00 per 100 ; $25.00 per 1000. SCHAEFERS.ixc.Newburgh-on-Hudson.N.Y. Mention The Florists' EichaoRe when writing. Strong plants, February and March struck, free from disease. Your money cheerfully re- funded if not satisfactory. $2.00 per 100; (15.00 per 1000. Cash with order. C. LAWRITZEN, Rhinebeck-on-Hudson, N.Y. Mention The Blorlsta' Exchange when writing. Bargain Prices Wliile Tliey Last This stocli Is very fine and in nice con- dition for planting. We need the room badly, therefore wish to dispose of same quickly. Will exchange part for two inch Smllax. Periooo 17;000 Bride, 2Ji In. pots $20.00 33,000 Bridegmaid, 2'Xln. pots.. 20 00 5,000 !VIetei>rs, 2'4 in. pots 20.00 3,000 .Vmeritan Beaaty, 3 In. pots, very flne 70.00 2,000 Bride, 3 in. pets 30.00 260 at 1000 rates CHRYSANTHEMUMS 3>4 inch Pots. Stock very fine Glory of Pacific Polly Rose Ivory J. K. Shaw H Parr Halliday Maud Dean Mrs. J. Jones $3.00 per 100 Josephine Chadwick Nagoya $4.00 per 100 Chautauqua Gold $6.00 per 100 Dr. Enguehard Wm. Duckham $8.00 per 100 LAKE VIEW ROSE GARDENS, Jamestown.N.Y. Mention The Florists' Exchanse when writing. THE IMERIGAN CARNATION Price, $3.S0 A. T. DE LA MJmC PTO. & PUB. CO. Ltd. 1 VUANK •TBCKT.NEW YORK E.Q.flILLCO. Wholesale Florists RICHMOND, IIND. Afentlnn Thp Flrtrl8tn' ExohRogp whpn writing. FIELD- QROWN aSTERS Semple'8 Branching, white, pink, purple and lavender, <0c. per 100; $2.50 per 1000. P A R R A C P Ready tor planting. Surehead, \tnOOf\aK. Flat Dutch, 8Bc. periooo. BABY PRIMROSE 111^"^^^?.'- '""""'• ""■ BYER FLORAL CO., Shippensburg, Pa. Mention the Flnrlati' Eicbapge when writing. MODEL EXTENSION Carnation Supports ALSO Wire Rose Stakes and Tyin^ Wire IGOE BROS. 2?6"N"o'r?h'"9'rs.. Bfoolilyn, N.Y. MentloD the Florlata' BJxcbange when wrldnc* The Beautiful Pink Carnation CANDACE DlBsemlnatlon 1906. $2.00 per doz. . $12.00 per 100- $100.00 per 1000. Early— commercial. Indianapolis Flower and Plant Co. and John Hartje, Indianapolis Ind. Mention the Floriata' Bxchanjte when writing. Roses and 'Mums 2000 Own Root Bride, BrldeBmaid and Gates. Stronti 2i^ inch stock, $4,00 per 100; J.35 00 per 1000. Clean and healthy. 2000 Rooted Chryeanthemum Cuttings of Be« Wells, Dr. Enguehard and Wm. Dackham, $2.00 per 100. Send for list. R. EN6ELMAN & SON, Pittsfield, Mass. lleoHon tb» Flnrlitw' Ktchange when writlOK. J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO. JOLIET. ILL, Carnations Our Specialty MeptloD the riorlBU' Bxchapge when writlnic- GERANIIJ^^ [n Bud and Bloom S. A. Nutt, Beaute Poltevlne, La Favorite, Bruanti, R. Brett, several other varieties, $8,00 per 100;t60.00perlOCO. FuchHlae, in bloom, 4 In. pots, $8.00 per 100. Heliotrope, In bloom, $6.00 per 100. Salvia, In variety, $5.00 per 100. Cannas, Queen Charlotte, green leaved, and Robusta. red leaved, $6.00 per lOu. KngltHh Ivy, 3 In. pots. $3.00 per 100. Feverfew, 2H In. pots, $2.50 per 100; 4 In. stock, $4.00 per 100. Blae Lobelia, 2H In. pots, $2,60 per 100. Doable Petuuias, 4 In. pots, $6.00 per 100. Hydraaf^eas, 41n.pots,$8. perlOO. Coleun, rooted cuttings. Golden Bedder and VerschaefeltU. eoc. per 100; $5.00 per 1000; 2M in. pots, $2.00 per 100. At above prices the selection to remain with us. Cash most accompany the order. J. E. FELTHOUSEN, Soheneotady, N. Y. Uentlon The Florists* Bzcbaoee when writtog. 46 The Plorists' Exchange ROSE STOSK CRAFTED KILLARNEY I had ordered material for the erection of several new rose houses this Spring. Recent unavoidable events have caused me to change my plans. This leaves me with several thousand very desirable grafted roses on hand which I now oiler for sale at a bargain. This lot includes KILLARNEY, METEOR and BRIDESMAID in 3 in. pots, first-class stock, intended for my own use. These roses are ready for immediate planting, and of healthy and vigorous growth. Also ready for immediate shipment, grafted Chatenay, Ivory, La Detroit, Testout and Morgan. I have in own-root stock Chatenay, Bridesmaid, Bride, Meteor, Golden Oate, Ivory and Uncle John. Several thousand home-grown, dormant Killarney to offer this Fall. Write for Prices, fl. N. PIERS0N, CROMWELL, e©NN. (HBYSHKTHEPIDin STOGI The following choice varieties of CHRYSANTHEMUMS, in 3;4-in. pots, are now ready; healthy, vigorous, well- rooted plants: Bnguehard, Duckham, Marie Liger, Ethelyn, Polly Rose, Willowbrook, Wanamaker, Robinson, MacArthur, Chadwick, Qlory of Pacific, Pink Ivory, J. K. Shaw, Adela, Maud Dean, Lavender Queen, Harriott, Monrovia, Qeorgiana Pitcher, Appleton, Golden Gate, Bonnaffon, Trenor L. Park, Cullingfordii and Kate Broom head. Mention The FlorlatB' Exchange when writing. PHILADELPHIA ROSES MYERS & SAMTMAN, American Beauties, 4 in., 3 in., 2% in. WYNDI^OOe STATION, CHESTNUT HILL PniLADELPniA, P4. Mention Tho Florists' Exchange when writing. X^OSESS 2>i POT PLANTS ROSALIND ORR Per lOO Per 1000 ENQLISH $25.00 $200.00 LA DETROIT .... 6.00 50.00 AriERICAN BEAUTY 5.00 40.00 Per 100 Per 1000 LIBERTY $5.00 $45.00 PERLE VONQODES- BERQ 5.00 40.00 JWME. ABEL CHATENAY, UNCLE JOHN, 3 in., $4.00 per 100 ;$35.00 per 1000 AMERICAN BEAUTY, bench plants, $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. BRIDESHAID, KAISERIN, 3 in., $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. All plants and rooted cuttings sold under express condition that if not satisfactory when received they are to be Immediately returned, when money will be refunded. Tsleithone 2343 Central PETER REINBERC, 51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO Mevtloo th9i riorlntB* Bz^anxo wh«» wrlUnt. HILLARINEV The best paying toicing rose ever grown. 2,000, 2'^ in. grafted stock, $20.00 |)er 100; $175.00 |)er 1000 500 at 1000 rate. This is the last offer this season SItBRtCBT & SON, nZf.'^kl NCW ROCllClIC, IN.Y. Mpntinn Tlic Fl-'rlsfs' Exchnnge when writing. GRAFTED ROSES FOR FORCirNO Extra Fine Healthy Plants, Free From Mildew Liberty. 3^ in. pots, $18.00 per 100. Bridesmaid. Golden Date, Kalserin, 3% in. pots, $15. uO per 100; $145.00 per lOOO. ROSES FIRST- CLASS inch pots, 16.00 per 100. Bride Hoste Brldesmalil Hunset Perle Sanrlse Meteor nolden Gate ctaatenay Ivory P. R. QUINLAN & CO., Syracuse, N, Y. Lfcntlnn the Florlstji' Eichaote wheo wrltlnt. ROSE PLANTS Fine etoct from 2^ in. and 3!^ Id. pots, of the choicest varieties, including Killarney, Bride and Brtdesmald. Write for prices. JOHN YOUNG, 5 1 W. 28th St., New York Cily. Telephone 4162 Madison Square. Mention the FlorlatB* Exchange when wrltlny. I On lts> Own Roots. strong, healthy, 2%-ln. plants, $2.50 per doz. ; $15.00 per 100; $125.00 per 1000. Eeady to ship at once. A few 3 Inch plants, $3.50 per doz. ; $25.00 per 100. THE GONARD & JONES GO. WEST GROVE, PA. Uentlon the Florlata' BxcbanKe when wrltlsc. 20,000 OWN ROOT ROSES Liberty, Sunrise, Testout, La France, Helen Qould, 3 in. pots, $9.00 per 100. Bride, Perle, Bridesmaid, Qolden Qate, Kalserin, 3 in. pots, $7.00 per 100. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Tlmotliy Eaton, Ivory, W. H. Lincoln, Wm. Simpson, and other standard varieties. Price, $2.50 per 100 ; $20.00 per 1000. J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. SURPLUS STOCK Bridesmaid, Bride, Golden Gate, Chat- enay, Dnele .John, La Detroit, Liberty, fine plants, .3 in. and SVi in. pots, price, $15.00 per 100. On own roots, 3 in. and SVa in. pots, Chatenay and Uncle John, $10.00 per 100. Robert Simpson, Clifton, N. J. Uentlon the FloriBts' Exchange when wrltlos- Golden Gate, Ivory, Mme. Hoste, Bride and Bridesmaid, from 3?-i and 4 in., fine plantn. ^5.00 per 100. We also have a few CHRYSANTHE- MVMS left, $2.00 per 100. SMITH & GANNETT, Geneva, N Y. Mention the Florlgtw' Bicbange when wrltlnr ROSES 1500 Golden Gate, 3'^ In., $4.00 per 100. 1000 American Ueaatr.SVi in., 95.00 per ICO. Eitra good and clean, Worcester Conservatories, Worcester, Mass. Slenllon The Florists' Exchnnpe when writing. Clothilde Soupert Maman Cochet Etoile de Lyon La France Fine Ntock 3 Magna Charta Capt. Christy White Cochet Marechal Niel Ivory Sov. de P. Netting in. potM, $ri.00 per 100, Paul Neyron Ball of Snow iiK in. pots. $3.00 per 100. Crimson Rambler Vs^n^r^lT^t D<)hii Qomhlor i« m. pot ready to ahift. DaUy nalllUIGr $1.00per(ioz.,/$7.00perlOO JOHN A. DOYLE, ^^Z%., Springtield, Oliio Mpntlon the FlorlatH' Eicbange when writing. Grafted Roses Fine Stock— Ready for Benching per 100 Bride. Bridesmaid. Golden Gate, 3^-4 in. pots. $100.00 per lono $12.00 Baby Kaiublers. 5 in. pots, in bud and bloom, $5.00 per doz.; 3in. pots, verystronp 20.00 FINE OWN ROOT STOCK Bride, Bridesmaid, Gulden Gate, Ivory , 3 in, pots 3.50 4 In. stocli, delivery June 15 5.60 CHRYSANTHEMUMS For varieties and prices see my advertisement In Issue of May 27, page 700. JAMES E. BEACH, 2019 Park Avenue, BRIDGEPORT, CONN. ROSE PLANTS STRONG, HEALTHY STOCK ' Per 100 KAISERIN, 2'^ in. pots $5 00 (Plants large enough for 3 inch pots.) BRIDESMAID, 3 in. pots 5 00 BRIDE, 3 in. pots ... 5 00 THE LEO NIESSEN COMPANY, "sV^tir Philadelphia, Pa. ICentloD The Florists' Exchange when writing. July 8. 1908 The Florists' Exchange 47 C. BONNET a. H. BLAKB BONNET & BLAKE Wholesale Florists 26 Boerum Place, BROOKLYN, N. Y. Telephone 1838 Main. OonslKnineDtB Bollolted. Out-of-town orders care fully attended to . Give ub a trial. Uenttou the nortJta' Eichance when writlnc. Sixth Ave. and 26th St. Coogan Building NirW YORK Open every Morning at Six o'clock for tne Sale of Out Flowers Wall Space for advertialnR purpoeos to Rent J. DONALDSON, Secretary Uentlon tb« FlorUta* Bxchan^ wben wrlttnt- JOSEPH S. FENRICH Wholesale Florist Consignments Solicited 48 West 30th Street, New York City Telephonr, S24 and 8&5 Madison Square, FORD BROS. Wholesale Florists i& WEST 28th ST., NEW YORK Telephone, 3870-3871 Mariison Square GROOVERS* AXXE3HXIOT"*! Always ready to receive Fine Stock. WILLIAM H. GUNTHER so VTest 29th Street 'Plione,661MADi80H8Q. NEVf YORK Violets, Roses, Carnations, Orcliids ESTABLI9BED 1888. THE ONLY HOUSE HANDLING THE NEW RED CARNATION "VICTORY" To be disseminated 1906. Also a complete line of choicest flowers. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN, Wholesale Florist 52 West 29th Street, New York Telephone, 1661-166& Madison Sqnare HICKS &CRAWBUCK Wholesale Florists And Dealers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 108 Livingston Street ■Phont, 3660-3661 Main BROOKLYN, N. T. MentioD the Florieta' Exchange when writjug. JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist 53 WEST SOtK STREET NE'W YORK ConHlgUTuenta Solicited. Telephone, 280 KadlBon Sq. Mention the norUta' Bxefaange w>«» wrWuM JAMES McMANUS ^.^rrs^^?. 50 W. 30th St., New York Beauties, Meteors, Brides and Bridesmaids are the leaders. THE HIGHEST -V/" .A. I I ET >^ ALWAY^^ON GRADE OF ^^ ^^ ^^ ^— ^*- ■ A •PECIAI.TY. HEADQUARTERS FOR WOVELTIE8 SUNN & TBOMPSON Wholesale Florists 55 and 57 West 26th Street, NCW YORK SPECIALTIES-Vlolets. Carnations and Roses Shipping orders receive prompt attention. Consign- nients Soliolted. Telephone 1 8864 Madison Square Mention the FlorlBta' Bi change when writlBg. Frank H. Teaendlt Chakles Schenck Traendly 4 Schenck 'Wholesale Florists 44 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK " AND CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE Telephonea: 798 and 799 MADISON saUARE Consignments Solicited Mention the Florists' Bzchange whenwrltlng. All Choice Cut Flowers In Season ALFRED H. LANGJAHR 56 West 28th St., New York Telephone 3024 Madison .Square BUT FROM SHIP TO TBY Ebtabljsbki} USl ME Ueatloa the iioriita* Biebaiics when wrtttnc. GEORGE SALTFORD Wholesale Florist CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 46 West. 29th Street,, New York Telephone; SSSS.Madison Squaee Mention the rioriita' Bxchsnge when writing. JB/ A ■ ■ Fj^l Wliolesale Commission Dealer in • K. ALLCrN CUT PLOWER^ Specialties: ROSES, CARNATIONS, LILIES and all Seasonable Stock Also the CELEBRATED CROWEANUM FERN 167 5a'<,7sSrsVare 106 Wcst 2ftth Stpcet, NEW YORK OPEN AT 6 A.M. EVERT DAY. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED MeotloB The florlnf' E?Tchange whep writing. W. GHORMLEY V^HOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST Receiver ancl SHipper of all -varieties of Cut Floivers 57 West 28th Street, NEW YORK ■r.i...h«...... ) **00 Madison Square Telephones: [^^^^ Madl.on Square Wloiesaie Prices of Cut Flowers, Hew YoiR, Joig 6, 130S. Telephone Call, 756 Madison Square UeatSaa tt* rioclata' Ixehanf* wbaa viltlBC. Prices qaote iSpecialtT No. 1305 RIbert St., Philadelphia Bell and Keratone *Phoneai Mention the FlorisU' Brcbanjre when wrlUng. MTM. J. MOORE » Wholesale Florist I23S-37 FILBERT STREET "F!Sr«le7^Bl!S?'"' PHILADELPHIA. PA. Bell and Keystone 'Phones. We can use more CHOICE S'WEET PEAS and EARLY A&TEKs. Mention the FlorlBti' Bichanire when wrlttnc- EDWARD REID Wholesale Rorist * 1526 Ranstead Street. PHILADELPHIA Bet. Market and Chestnut Streets Choicest Stock Always om Hand Telephone l<43-36-A. Mention the fr lofigt* jh^eiiwugM when writing. A DAILY CUT FROM 40 GRONVERS We can and wtU fill your Out Flower wants to advantage. Shipping orders our Specialtj Write, telephone or telegraph. Long Distance Pbone, 1129 Main. Headquarters for HARDY FERNS and WILD SMILAX Most Complete Line of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES in the West CATAI.OGUE FREE. E. F. WINTERSON CO., E>t.bjish.d ts94 45-47-49 Wabash Ave., CHICABO Mention the riorlBts* Bichange when wHttng. Chicago. J.B.DEAMUD Bnooenor to Bllaois Ont Flower Oo. Wholesale Cut Flowers Consignments Solicited. 51 and 53 Wabash Avenue. CHICAGO MpDtlon the Florlats' Eicbanige when writing. 6E0. REINBERG ZtfotCuiFtowers CHOICE AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES We will take care ot your orders at reasonable prices. Prompt attention. 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. MentloD the FlorlBtg' Eicbamre when writing. H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist 1402 Pine Street. ST. LOUIS. MO. Mention the riorUf BKchange when writing. WiETOR BROS. Wholesale Growers of CUT FLOWERS All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 51 Waba»h Ave., CIIICAGO S8-60 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO WHOLESALE FLORISTS All Cut Flowers at RnUng Market Prices. Florists' Supplies Mention the Florists' Eichange when writing. CIIA$.W. MCHELIAR Orchids FANCY VALLEY, ROSES, CARNATIONS, and all CUT FLOWERS and OREENS 5 1 Waba»h Ave., Chicago Mention The Florists' ExcHange when writing. Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers-Per 100 Baltimore June 30, 1906 Boston June 21. 1906 Bullalo July 3, 1906 ChlUKO June 27, 19J6 Namea and Varieties Cincinnati July 1, 1906 nilwaukee June 30, 1906 Phirdelptaia June 30, 1906 Pittsburg July 3, 1906 St. Louis July 3. 1906 20.00 to ia.6o to 8.00 to 3.00 to to to to 26.00 18.00 10.00 6.00 5!o6 4.0U 8.00 6.00 6.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 "76 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 i'.bo 60.00 26.00 8.00 V.OO 10.00 10.00 to 20.00 6.00 to 10.00 l.OU to 6.00 to 4.00 to 6.00 2.00 to t.OO 1.00 to 2.00 to 20.00 to 26.00 10.00 to 15.00 4.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 4.00 to 6.00 to 7.00 4.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 3.U0 24. )0 to 30.00 18.00 to 20.00 12.00 to 16.00 4.00 to 8.00 5.00 to 6.00 t.OO to 6.0O 2.00 to 3.00 to 2.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 8.00 4.00 to 16.00 2.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 8.00 A. BEtUTY, fancy— special to to 25.00 25.00 to 30.00 16.00 to 20.00 10.00 to 12.60 .... to 6.00 to to 8.00 6.00 to 6.00 2.0U to 4.00 2.00 to 8.00 4.00 to 8.00 4.00 to 12.00 to ... 20.00 to 26.0U 12.00 to 18.00 6.00 to lU.OO 2.00 to 3.00 6.00 to 8.00 4.U0 to 6.U0 2.00 to 3.00 to to 4.00 to 12.00 4.00 to 12,00 to to 16.00 to 10.00 to 8.00 to to 4.00 to to to 3.00 to to 3.00 to to 3.00 to to to to to to to 1.60 to 1.60 to 1.60 to to to to to to to to to to to to to to 18.00 12.00 to 16.00 4.00 to 8.01' to 6.00 to 6.0O to 4.00 to 2.00 4.00 to 6.00 4.00 to 6.00 6.00 to 10.00 4.00 to 6.00 4.00 to 6.00 to 20.00 " No 1 12.00 to 16.00 4.00 to 6.0O 4.00 to 6.00 4.00 to 6.00 to 2.00 12,511 " Culls & Ordinary... Bride, 'Maid, fancy-special 8.00 6.00 6 110 • " No. 1 3.00 2 " No. 2 to 2.00 BB Golden Gate 2.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 2 00 to 1.00 to 8.00 1.00 to 16.00 to to to to .60 to 1.00 1 00 to 1.60 1.00 to 1.60 1.00 to 1.60 1.00 to 2.00 1.60 to 2.00 1.60 to 2.00 1.60 to 2.60 2.60 to 4.00 .76 to 1.60 to 60.00 to . 3.00 to 7.00 3.00 to 7.00 S.OO to 6.00 to to 1 K A Victoria 6 on Meteor *- Perle to to to 60.00 2.00 to 4.00 to .76 to 1.00 1.00 to 1.60 1.00 to 1.60 1.00 to 1.60 1.00 to 1.60 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 4 on to ORCHIDS — Cattleyas .... to .60 to to to to to .... to 1.00 1.00 to 1.50 1.00 to 1.60 1.00 to 1.60 1.60 to 2.00 1.60 to 2.0U 1.50 to 2.00 1.60 to 2.00 to to .60 to 1.00 40.00 to 60.00 to .36 to .60 .76 to 1.00 .76 to 1.00 .76 to l.OO .76 to l.OO 1.60 to 2.00 1.60 to 2.00 1.60 to 2.00 1.50 to 2.00 2.60 to 3.00 .60 to 1.60 36.00 to 60.00 16.00 to 30.00 r Inferior grades, all colore... •2 ) White to .60 1.00 to 1.60 1.00 to 1.60 1.00 to 1.60 to 1.60 to 2.00 1.00 to 1.60 1.00 to 1.60 1.0O to 1.60 1.00 to 1.60 l.OO to 1.50 2.00 to 3.00 2 00 to 3.00 2.00 to 3.00 2.00 to 3.00 to ... to 1.00 20.00 to 26.00 20.00 to 25.00 to to to .... to 10.00 2.00 to 3.00 to to 1.00 to 1.50 1.00 to 1.60 1.00 to 1.60 1.00 to 1.60 2.00 to 3.00 2.00 to 3.00 2.00 to 3.00 2.00 to 3.00 to ... . 1.60 ^Varieties Ued •; Yellow & var.. S'Fancy White 1.60 2!d6 ... . to 2.00 ?flO 40 grades of Red to 2.00 to eaStond. »ar.) Yellow & Tar.. I. Novelties to to 1.00 to 1.50 to 60.00 to 60.00 to .... .60 to 1.00 to to 10.00 4.00 to 6.00 to ... to .76 to 1.00 20.00 to 60.00 20.00 to 30.00 to .20 to 1.00 S.OO to 6.00 12.60 to 16.00 2.00 to 4.00 to to 36.00 to Asparagus to 60. 0{) to ** Sprengerl, bunches to 86.00 to 10.00 6.00 to 6.00 to 8.00 to .26 to 1.60 2.50 to 6.00 6.00 to 10.00 2.0O to 4.00 to to to .60 3.00 to .... to ... to Gladiolus to 3.00 8.00 to 6.00 to 8.00 2.00 to <.0O 3.0O to 12.00 3.00 to 4.00 to to to 12.00 to to t.OO to to to . to to to 2.60 to 6.00 10.00 to 16.00 2.00 to 4.00 .25 to .76 to ... to to to to 20.00 to to .60 to t6 to 4.00 to 5.00 to 20.00 to to to 10.00 to 16.00 to to to to .20 to to to JO.OO 4.00 to 8.00 12.00 to 16.00 to 10.00 to 16.00 to .20 to .30 to to 15.00 to Smilax 10.00 to 16.00 to 3.00 .20 to to .60 .50 to .76 to Sweet Peas .16 to .26 to .60 to .76 to ...... to to to to .10 to .60 to .26 to to to . .. . to to to to to to ... to to .M*.. to to to to to to to .. to to ... . J. B. MURDOCHS CO. Wholesale Floriete FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 545 Liberty St.. PlHSBURG. PA. Long Distance 'Phone, 143S Oourt. Mention the Florists' Eichange when writing. Pittsburg Florists' Exchange WHOLESALE FLORISTS and Florists' Supplies 228 DIAMOND STREET end for weekly price list Dittchiira Da and prices on large orders. rllloUUig lu. Mention the florists' ■xehsnce wbaa writing. Asparagus Plumosu* Mignonette Chrysanthemums LHy narrlsii Brides, 'Maids American Beauties WELCH BROS. ••ROPRIETORa CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET 16 Province St.— 9 Chapman Pi. Kalserlns Violets Carnots Orchids * Valley Carnations Oaa faznlsh at short notice. Price according to quality of goods. Long Distance Telephone 6287 and 6268 WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES CCPollworthCo. MILWAUKEE, WIS. Uentlon the Florists* ExctaanKe when writing- HOITON S HUNKEL CO. MThoIesale Florists Florists' Supplies Manutacturers of Wire designs. 457 Milwaakee Street, MILWAUKEE. WIS. ■Phone, Main 874. P.O.Box 103. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. News Items. At a meeting wholesalers foi-med a ganization, temporary last week the permanent or- electing F. F. Benthey chairman and John P. Risch, secretary. After discussing th'; many troubles that beset the whole- salers, the principal one of which is credits, they almost unanimously ar-' in favor of employing a credit man at a fair salary, thereby in the course of a few months saving more than would pay his salary. After a general dis- cussion the meeting adjourned to meet again the first week in September, when definite action will be taken. Mr. and Mrs. John D. Wilkens, 5323 -Ellis avenue, announce the engage- ment of their daughter, Anita Ger- trude, to Leonard Holden Vaughan. The wedding will take place Monday evening, July 17, at 8 o'clock, in the First Presbyterian Church. Leonard H. Vaughan is vice-president of Vaughan's Seed Store, and second son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C, Vaughan. Mrs. W. N. Rudd's father, Henry H. Massey, of Blue Island, died June 30, aged 77 years. The funeral took place Sunday, July 2, at 2.15, several in the trade attending. Mr. and Mrs. Rudd have the sympathy of their many friends in their sad bereave- ment. Several of the downtown stoes have decorated their windows with flower boxes, giving an added neatness. One of the finest is that of the Crown Piano store. Vaughan's Seed Store has done considerable work in this line, using several large hanging bas- kets as well as window boxes. The bedding at Lincoln Park is in excellent condition at the present time. Several innovations have been intro- duced. Some of the beds are compose-.l of white petunias that form a pleasing contrast to the high array of other blooming plants. Head Gardener Frey is to be congratulated on his success. The hardy herbaceous garden has also been exceedingly fine this Summer. P. J. Hauswirth reports trade very good with him during the past few weeks; several large societies having given banquets in the Auditorium, the latest being the Homeopathic Doctors. He also had several large orders for the Massey funeral on Sunday. T. B. Boulter, a florist of Highland Park, was held up and robbed while returning to his home last week. He had been to the Augustana hospital visiting his sick wife and was accom- panied by his seventeen-months-o?d baby. who. with the horse and buggy, was found next morning, the father in the meantime having been taken to the hospital in Lake Forest. Edgar Sanders accepted an invita- tion from a friend of his on Sunday and went for an automobile ride through the park, which he enjoyed very much. ROBERT JOHNSTONE. Wired Toothpicks lo.ooo, Si. sot so.ooo, Sft.as; MAiroPAOTnEED bt; W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Samples free. For Bale by dealers. Uentlon the Florldts* Eichange whpn writing. m Headquarters in Western New York For ROSES, CARNATIONS And all binds of Reason- able Flowers. WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist ALSO DEALER IN FLORISTS' SUPPLrES AND WtRE DESIONS 383-87 Ellicott SL BUFFLAO,$N. Y. SITE Us A Tbial We oas Please Ton Ifestlon tba riorUti' ■zekaao wImb witMac. Jul; 8, IBOS The Florists' Exchange 49 CANDIDUM LILIES and PEONIES I for Weddings and Decorations. | Ill 1235-37 Filbert St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. FANCY CARNATIONS AND ROSES "^■S.,'S,S.^!';."- SAMUEL S. PENNOCK THE Wholesale Florist of Philadelphia Meotlon The FIorlstB' Eichapge when writing. CHOICE VALLEY Commencing Monday, June 26, we will oiose at 6 P M. Udllldllllllu. Adluuilll dllu uWuIjI fudu $ l5l6andl6l8 8ansom St., Philadelphia, Pa. ''•■■■■•■^•■W"*''^ S&UlWWKm&l •!■■•■ WIIVVl A WHW J» store closes at 0.00 P.M., until September 16. Satnrdars at 1.00 P. M cAi.i,oN EUGENE BERNHEIMER Carnations, American Beauty Roses FOB PROMPT DBLIVERT It South t6th Street, PHILADELPHIA MeptloD the FlorlatB' Kichangc wbep writing. FB D M G Fancy or Dagrgrer, oew crop, K r% ■« 9 No. 1 stock, only 76o. per 1000. Fine QTifcUty Laurel BlosHomg, very fine pink shades. 50c. per lar^e bundle. Galax, Brilliant Bronze or Green. 75c. per 1000. Use our LAUREL FESTOONING for your June deooratione. It gives the best satisfaction of any decorative green at this time of the year. Sample lot on application. We make it dally, gathered fresh from the woods. Hand-made, full Bizes, 4c., fie. and 6c. per yard. Once used, always used. BRANCH LAUREL, 35c, per large bundle. PRINCESS PINE, by the pound, or made Into feetooolng if desired. fcTell us your wants ; w?> will 'do the rest. Telephone and telegraph orders will re- ceive Immedi- ate attention. MILtlNGTON Telegraph OHiee: New Salem, Mass. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing- All NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN and FLORISTS wishing to do business with Europe should send for the "Horticultural Advertiser" «ils iB THE British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all Hortu-'ultural traders. It is also taken by over 1000 of the best Continental houses. Annual subscriptions to cover cost of postage, 75 cents. Money orders payable at Lowdnam, Notts. Address EDITORS OF THE "H. A." ''Chilweli Nurseries, Lowdham, Notts Europun Agents lor THE AMERICAN CARNATION Mpntlop The FIorlstB* Exchange when writing. JAPANESE CANE STAKES BRIGHT, CLEAN and durable, 6 ft. long Per 1000 $6.00 " 2500 . 13.75 STUMPP & WALTER CO. 60 Barclay St., N. Y. Ueotlon the FloristH* Exchange when wrttliit- PULVERIZED SHEEP MANURE FINE PULVERIZED AND FREE FROM DIRT OR WEEDS Per 100 lb* $1.75 •' SOO " 8.00 •• 1000 •• IS 00 " 2000 " 25.00 STUMPP a WALTER CO. 50 Barclay St., N.Y. Uentlon the DorlBts' Izcbange whea writing. CDUAfillim UllftC Fresh and clean, shlp- OrnAUnUm niUSa ment direct from the swamp ; 6-barrel bale. $1.26; 3 bales, t3.2& ; 6 bales, $3.00. Packing moss. 10 bales, $7.&0. Cash with order. U. R. A.KE:R8, Chatsvvortti, P(. J Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. JAPANESE MOSS Packed In paper cartons. "Moes and nothing out Moss"; no sticks or 41rt. Less than half the ■ rice of German Moss. L. WERTHEIMBER & CO.. ETorelen & Domestlo Speolaltlea, 39 Barclay S«., New York. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE 'WM. DILQER, Manaeer FANCY FKRNS, $1.00 per 1000. Discount on regular shipments. 38-40 Miami Ave., Detroit, Mich. Mention the FIorlstB' Bichamr when writlnie. PaiKcMlUCD Wi GO. Inc. FLO RI»STS SPECIALTIES St James Bld^. 1133 Broadway. New York Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. National Florists' Board of Trade NEW HANAQKBUCMT. Tel. OaU, 565 loha. HARBI8 H. HAIDEH (Late Manager o( the Nepera Chemical Company), President EDWABD MoK. Whitiho, Vlce-Pres. and Counsel JOHH B. Walksb. Secretary and Treaaurer 80 PmE ST.| (Boomisu->ii) Hi Ti wITT Mention The Florists' Eicbapge when wrltlpg. C. X. BCAVEN Wholesale Dealer In sofliliiirD Willi SDiiia! .And Florists' Hardy Decorative Supplies EVERGREEN, ALA. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Sheep Manure Pulverized. Free from all Adulteration. In Bag, $18.00 per Ton. Special price on car load lots in bulk. ROBERT SIMPSON Clifton, N. J. Mention the Florlsf ' Bxcbange when writing. SOUTHERN 8MILAX Choice stocB, fall weisht, 50-lb. case. f7.00; 26-lb. case, $3.76. GALAX— Brilliant bronze or ffreen, selected, $1.00 per 1000; $3.76 per 6000. L,EUCOTHfE SPRAYS— Green or bronze, 90o. per 100; *7.50 per 1000. Sphagnum Moss— Larae bale, $1.76; by freight, %2 00 Oreen Sheet Mo8§— Per bbl.sack, $2.60. All Kinds of Florists' Supplies. L. J. Kreshover, reX,"^iLVX: New Yirk Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. THE AMERICAN CARNATION Prica, 13.50 FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, 2 DUANE ST, NEW YORK » CRANTON PLORI^T LPPLY COMPANY 201 North Seventh Ave. &CRANTON, PA. Importers and Manufacturers of AI FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. RIBBONS AND CHIFFONS Send for Catalogue Mention the florists* Exdianse when writlar. Hardy Cut DA6GER and FANCY FERNS $ I. GO per iOOO Pa'/;e"S?d*."r"s GALAX) New crop. Green and bronze. $1.00 per 1000. Headquarters for all FLORIsT;*' SUPPLIES, sdch as Wire Deslgrns, Cut Wire, all kinds of Letters; Immortel- les, Cycas Leaves, Sheaves of Wheat, Ribbons, Corrugated Boxes of all kinds, etc. LAUREL FESTOONING, 6c. and 6c. per yard. UCMDV U DnDiyCnV £ pn S&H province St. Boston. Mass. ncnni minUDinOUnObUUii L.D. Telephone. Main 26I8. Uentlon The Florists* Etxchange when writing. Denver, Col. A Pioneer Florist Dying. The pioneer florist of Denver, D. A. Grimes, of 3032 West Thirty-second avenue, the man who first cultivated the rose in this section of the country, is dying of senility at his North Den- ver home. Mr. Grimes' greenhouses have been located for years across from Hig^hland Park, and during that time they have been sources of delight to those who have chanced to visit them. Prom the time that Mr. Grimes came to the State from Indianola, Iowa, in 1871, until the present, his occupation has been the cultivation of plants. When he came to Colorado he settled with the Greeley homesteaders and began farming. After a year in Greeley he came to Denver and located the North Side greenhouses. Mr. Grimes has three sons and two daughters. They are W. H., G. A. and C. E. Grimes, and Mrs. J L. Thompson and Mrs. Charles Mc- Kernon. Mr. Grimes is 77 years of age. He has been ill for many weeks, and his relatives have no hopes of his re- covery. Indianapolis. News Notes. The question of most importance among the retailers a*nd their em- ployees at present is vacations. Nearly every one in connection with the busi- ness has planned an outing which ranges from a day's fishing to a Cali- fornia tour. The long, strenuous hours of the past should not be forgotten by the employer in outlining the vacation of a faithful employee, as a week or two of recreation is time and money well spent. A. Wiegand & Son have had a large Japanese decoration on hand this week. Bertermann Bros. Co. disposed of a large number of w-indow boxes which had been used for the "Turner's" dec- orations this week. W. H. Hasselman, proprietor of the Indianapolis Plant and Flower Co.. has subdivided a large tract of land adjoining his place into lots, and is offering them for sale. That part of the city is in great demand, so no trouble is anticipated in disposing of them. Visitor: S. S. Skidelsky. I. B. TOBACCO STRONG HAVANA DUST 25 lb. 75c |IOOIb.S2.00 501b. $1.251500 lb. 9.00 Stumppb Walter Co. S^B0B«RCU1f»T., N.Y. y lleatloo the florists' Bxctaang* irtien mltlBC- 50 The Plorists' Exchange SUMMER IN WINTER BY USING Standard Greenhouse Boilers One cent getB oar Catalogme GIBLIN & CO., Utica, N.Y. Mention the FlorUts' Eicbaoge when writing. The Standard Ventilating Machinery The original machine with self- oiling cupe ; the most powerful, least complicated, very com- pact, with ease of operation. The New Duplex Gutter, over six miles in use and highly recommended : the only drip proof gutter in the market. The standard Retam Sieaiu Trap has no equal for simplicity or its workings. Catalogue free. L HIPPARD, YoungstowD. 0. All strong and good. First cost Is the determining ra«tor In your choice. For lull particulars read our catalogue llheW. E.CALDWELL CO.,Louisville, \j 122 W. 26th STREET NEW YORK REED ^ KELLER Importers and P | ^% n | O T O V GIIDDI ICG Galax Leaves . and Maaufacturera of r|»\^fllO I V O U r^ ^ k I B 9 Decorative Greenery New Tork Agents for Caldwell's, Monroe. Ala., Parlor Brand Smllax. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed in small crates, eaey to handle. IMPROVED Greenhouse Boiler Price per orate 1500 2in.pot8incrate,$4.s* 1600 2H 1500 2% 1000 8 800 8!^ 600 4 820 6 144 6 5.26 6.00 6.00 6.80 4.50 4.61 3.16 Price per crate 120 7 In.pote Incrate,S4.20 60 8 " " 8.00 HAND MADE. 48 9 in. pot8 in crate, $8.60 48 10 " " 4.80 24 11 " " 8.60 24 12 " " 4.80 12 14 " " 4.80 16 - . - - " 4.50 Seed pans, same price as pots. Rend for price list of Cyliitders for Cut Flowers. Hanging BaBkets, Lawn Vasee, etc. Ten per cent, off for caiah with order. HILFINGERBROS.,Pottery, Fort Edward, N.Y. AuffiiitRoIbcr^8ons,AgtB.81 BarclaT8t.*M.Y.0ltr 33 ERIE ST., CHICAGO Blake's Lever Clip FOR FASTENING STAKES TO THE CROSS WIRE II PATENTED SEPT, 23 1902. They never slip and are a great saving of botli time and money. il : EVERY GROWER SHOULD TRY THEM AND BE CONVINCED Price, $1.75 per rOOO Send for free sampleg. B. S. BUKE & SON. ROCHESTER, N.Y. 166 Linden Street BRANCH 0FFICE,26 BOEflUM PLACE, BROOKLYN. N.Y. Uentlon tb* norlntB* Rzcbanro wb»v wrttlnv. Boilers made of tfle best of material, shell firebox sheets and heads of steel, water space all around (front, sides and back). 'Write for information. FOR HOT WATER AND STEAM. Boilers that respond quickly and are unequaJed lor their efflclency, BlmpUclty of con- struction and economy of tueL Greenhouse Pipe and Fittings Qenulne Wrought Iron Pipe (not steel) 2 !d., IO^c. per foot. Horticultural building of every description. JOHN A. SCOLLAY 72-74 Myrtle Ave., Borough of BrooKlyn NEW YORK CITY. Established i2 Tear. lieotloa tbe riorlstB' ICzch.nc* «h*. wrltloff. Clipper Lawn Mower Co. "™~ The MOWER that will Kill all the Weeds In yonr Lawn. If you keep the weeds cut so they do not go to seed and cut your grass with- out breaking the small feeders of roots, the grass will become thick and the ^weeda will dis- appear. TheCllpper Will do it. Ask your dealer for them. If they have not got them, below In the price: No. 1—12 tn. Mower, $6.00; No. 2— Ifi-ls Mower, $8 ; No. 3-18-in. Mower, $7 ; No. 4— 21-ln Mower. $8. Send draft money order or reg. letter UentioD tbe Florlats' Bichange when_wrltlDg._ Grand Rapids, Mich. News Notes. This city was recently visited by disastrous floods. Shipping- trade suf- fered heavily, as from Monday to Fri- day no cut flowers could be sent out of town. The growers most affected were: Henry Smith. Cross, Cbadwick, and others. Crabb & Hunter's loss on this occasion was over $300 on lost ship- ping orders, and $700 on the flooding of a portion of their carnation patch, about five acres being under water for ten days. Peter Kunst suffered a heavy loss in carnation plants on his farm from flooding, as also did Frey- ling & Mendals. Bruinslot & Sons, while their carnations were not flooded, complain that stem rot has taken off about two-thirds of their G. H. Crane. They say they will not grow this variety again, as it is so subject to rot. The stem rotting habit of G. H. Crane is prevalent in this district, and this carnation will undoubtedly have to give way to some other more satisfactory variety. No one seems decided as to which variety is best, although Estelle is very popular. Carnations are very plentiful; roses are scarce and, in most instances, cov- ered with mildew, as firing has ceased and the changeable weather is very conductive to that pest. The weather was sweltering hot for a few days, fol- lowed by a storm, and cooler, which means rav/, cold nights, hence the mil- dew. There does not seem to be much en- thusiasm here regarding the "Washing- ton Convention of the S. A. F. O. H. We have a kind invitation to Join the Detroit contingent; they will have a special parlor car engaged for the trip. Business continues good. Bedding plants sold out close, and the replanting of chrysanthemums and roses is in full swing. Carnations bring 30 cents per dozen; roses $1 to $1.75; American Beauty, at $1.50 to $3 per dozen, are scarce and poor. G. F. C. , Evans Improved Challenge Roller bearing, Belf-oUlng de- Tlee automatic stop, Bolid link chain make the IM PROVED CH.A-LLENGK the most perfect apparatus In the market. Write for catalogue and prices before placing your orders elae- where. QUAKER CITY MACHINE CO. RICHMOND, IND. UeottoD tbe Floripta' Bxebange when writlDg. HOTHOUSE GLASS •nd GREENHOUSE PUTTY. Sptclalty. C. S. NA/EIBER & CO. lO Desbrosses St., New York MftiMnn thp FlnrlatB' Richapge when writing. USE KRICK'S FLORISTS' Immortelle Letters, Inscriptions, &c. Highest Awards Wherever exhibited These Letters and Designs are made of the best Immor- telles, wired on wooden frames, having holes drilled In them to Ineert tooth-picks by which they are fastened in tbe design. Olve them a trial. Yon will Qnd these Letters to be supe- rior to any in the market. l^tQch Letters and Flgnrea perlOO,$2.60 2-lnch Letters and Figures " 2.60 2H-lnch Letters " 3.00 AddlOc. per 100 OD 2 and 2!^in. Letters if by mall W. C.KRICK,areen6 Ave Brooklyn, N.Y. itenflon tbp Flnrlsf ' Bicbapge wbeo writing. SMITH'S CHRYSANTHEMUM MANUAL A Book That Every Grower Should Possess PRICE 2S CENTS A. L DE LA MARE PT6. AND PUB. CO. Ltd. 2-8 Duane Street, NKTY YORK STANDARD FLOWED POTS The Whilldln Pottery Company W I flllUfflllU I bUfflbll lUIV PHILADELPHIA.PA. JERSEY CITY, N.J. LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. Uentlon Tbe Florists* Exchange when writing. Jn\j 8, 1906 The Plori-st-s' Exchange 5t •I- -•ii«- •I* f OUR LOUISIANA CYPRESS is Thoroughly Air Dried and Free From Sapl This Is the very best material now offered to the trade for greenhouse sonstruodon. We have the largest stock or this high grade cypress In the Korth, and can promise quick service in filling all orders entrusted to us. Estimates and designs furnished on application. We will be pleased to figure with you on your contemplated work. Our New Detail List Mailed on Request RED CEDAR POSTS IRON FIHINGS HOT BED SASH . LocigbAND Lumber Co. LOCIU[;AN]>,0. edl^LMi^fc»ft»£ III Holds Class Firmly ••• th» Point 4V ******^^** poLAM l&aU. ^•fltpkld. HZNUT A. DREEK, I HZITBTj Mention the FlorlHte' Bxcbange when writlpg. CASPER LIMBACn GREENHOUSE 6LASS A SPECIALTY Window Glass. Painters' Supplies. Pittsburg, Pa. 33 'Wa«liliifton Ave., 3lBt Ward, ^l^lBg! Clamp To mend cracked Olass Immediately. Box of I&O. $1. for sale by Jobber or address A.KLOKNER, Wauwatosa.Wis.Testimonials and samples free. Mention The Florists' Eichance when writing. ASTIC^ USE IT HOW. F.O.PiERCECO. YTO f niton St.v ■^ new VOWK Montlnp Tbp FlorlstP' Exchange when writing. For Greenhouses, Graperies, Hotbeds, Con- servatories, and all other purposes. Get our figures before buying. Estimates freely given. N. COWEN'S SON, 392-94 W. Broadway, NEW YORK. Mcatlop the nortsta' Bicbange when writing. Mention the Florlsta' Bxchange when wrltJnc. GEO. M. GARLAND Iron Gutters and Posts Patented December 27th, 1898. Send for Catalosne. Garland'e Gntters will keep snow and ice off year glass and prevent brealmge. A sample of this gutter is on exhibition at the Chicago Flower Growera' Market. of Louisiana Cypress and 8fl( Ben Sam Washington Red Cedar OUK FACILITIES INCREASED '^"^■"^^ OTTB PRICES RIGHT OUR ORADE INTARIABLT THE BEST Write tor Oatalogue and Estimate, whea flgnriiig on toot new booBes. A. DIETSCH CO., 615 to 621 Sheffield Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL Mention The Florlsta* Exchange when writing. h-H C/^»T IrOM GtOTTCW. Use Lord & Burnham Co.'s Cast Iron Gutters For your Oreenbouses. They are straight, durable, and easily set in place. Being ex- posed to the Inside beat of the house, they readily tree tbemselves from snow and ic Our gutters are provided with grooves to catch drip from roof, and patent Iron clasps tor fastening sash bars, also fittings to fasten the posts underneath. These gutters can be used with any style of house. PRICES UPON APPLICATION Catalogues of Greenhouse Construction, Heating and Ventilating will be malirid on request. Address New York Office. LORD & BURNHAM COMPANY New York Office Qenerel Office and Works ST. JAMES BLDQ., 1133 BROADWAY IRVINQTON-ON-HUDSON, N. Y. U«>iii|on thp FlorlolH* KxcbBnee when »rrtt*»w TILE DRAINED LAND IS MORE PRODUCTIVE ^^P.s^^- FOMNDTlLfc. k creases the valae. _ __ . _ 1 Jac-bson'n Rounil Drain Tile meets <- atlmiia air to the soil. In- Acres of swampy lanii reclaiiiied anrj made fertile. i. -,. , -. T.- V.-T-" T- J'-vry re.)Qirement. We also make Sewer Pipe, Ke.l and Fire Bnck. Chimney Tupa, Encaustic Side Walk TUe, etc. Write for what yon want and prices. joUH u. JAiKSOH, m Tklr4 Am., Albuj, H. i. Mention the riorlaf * Bxidiange when writing. BOILERS We can quote you a Very Low Price on any Boiler on the Market. TRY US JOHNSTON HEATING CO. tVl'I'SJ^^^S^ New York Mention The Florleta' B?ichange when writing. HEATING HEATING Let me fiirniBh facts why you should give me your Heating Work. I have convinced others. Why not you ? ■Write tor Prices on HEA^XINfG SUPPLIES of All Kinds Eastern Agent Purman and Eroeschell Boilers WM. H. LUTTON West Side Ive. Siaiion, JERSEY CITY, N. J ileotlon the Florista' Eichange when writing. GREENHOUSE MATERIALS The Best Quality and Work Guaranteed. CYPRESS SASH BARS Absolutely clear, sun dried; cut to exact ^Bizes. TENN. RED CEDAR POSTS In lengths as wanted. PECKY CYPRESS BENCHES Economical and lasting. Coming Into general use. HOT-BED SASH and FRAMES Various styles and sizes. Xeady for prompt shipment. VENTILATING APPARATUS It works like a charm. PIPE,FITTINGS, GUTTERS,GLASS And all supplies needed in new or reconsiTaction work. Get our Estimates, Plans and Suggestions on Structures Proposed- Illustrated Catalogue sent postpaid. FOLEY MFG. CO., 471 w. 22nd St., CHICAGO. Mention the norlstB' Exchange when writing. GULF CYPRESS GREENHOUSE MATERIAL Hot Bed Sash Greenhouse Glass Twin Section Boilers PIPE, FITTINGS and VENTILA- TING APPABATUS We Famish Everything for the Erection of Greenhooscs CATALOGUE AND PBICES ON APPLICATION S. JACOBS & SONS, pai"g 'a^'.'. Brooklyn, N.Y. MMdM Ik* ritrlKi' kebufa who wiUmf. The Florists' Exchange July 8, lUOB 'T!5HC0inPBllY I, N. Y.. ;anada. •gue ready tor ud for It. MeDtloD Tbtf Fli.rlsta' t-'Xfl tnee when writing. Mention tlie rioriBtt' Bachang* whcp writing. WHOLESALE TRADE LIST ABUTILON SAVITZII, 2 In. potB, SOc. per doz. , tS.OO per 100. ALX'EKNANTHERAS, strong, red and yellow, 2J^ln. pots, $2.00 per lOO. ASFAKAGUS i-LUMOSUS, 2 In. pots, 60o. perdoz.,$3.00perlOO. ASPAKAUUSSPBENGEBl, strong. Sin. pots, 760. per doz., $6.00 per lOO; 2!4 In. pots, 60o. per doz.. M.OOperlOO; PSP^SS©BSP2SSSESES H. BAYERSDORFER & GO. Florlsis' supplies— ^M'"'T"' Novdiles Send for Catalog 50 to 56 North Fourth Street. PHILADELPHIA THE JENNINGS IMPROVED IRON GIHER PATENT IRON BENCH FIHINGS AND ROOF SUPPORTS. VENTILATING APPARATUS, IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS for Tobacco Extracts, Etc DILLER, CASKEY & CO. W. CORNER SIXTH AND BERK STS., PHILADELPHIA, PA Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing. Bxin> roB OIBOCLIBS Successors to JENNINGS BB081 EUREKA GREENHOUSES Greenhouse Material, Composition Posts DILLON GREENHOUSE MFG. CO., Bloomsburg, Pa. Send for catalogue Qet the best Upnfinn the Flf^rl.t.* BTfh.Tig^ wtmn writing. THE PIERSON-SEFTON CO, Horticultural Architects and Builders, West Side Avenue, JERSEY CITY, N. J. fg WE MANUFACTURE EVERY TYPE OF GREENHOUSE fi t(J BED aUIiP CYPRESS OREENHOUSES & ffl PLAT IRON FRAME RAFTER GREENHOUSES ^ » PATENT IRON "U" BAR FRAME GREENHOUSES ^ rW for both prlT&te and commercial purposes. ( M WE iLSO UANOFACTURE Hotbed Sash and Frames, SelMocklng Vent-opening Apparatas, E M Wood and Iron Frame Benches and Tables, Special Hand-made Greenhouse Putty. ( tfl IfVrlte to-day for prices. J Mpntlnn The Florists' EJichange when writing. FURMAN BOILERS FOR GREENHOUSE HEATING Valuable Cat^ilOKuc on Modem steam and Hot- Water Heating, mailed free upon request. Address THE HEIIENDKEN MANCFACTUBING CO. Dept, F. GENEVA, N. T. 39 Oortlandt Street, NEW YORK 39 Oliver Street. BOSTON I urtitan liollers have been awarded tlieCertilicateol' Merit at Five different Florists' Convention. Have a record of 20 years. Over 25,000 In use. Selling Agemts : KDW. S. DEAN, Bloomlngton, 111. E. K. BAKR, La Orosse, Wis. JA8. 8PEAEE 8. & H. CO., lOU Market St., PHILADELPHIA Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. COSTS LESS and does better work. Send for Descriptive Price List J. D. CARMODY EVANSVILLE, IND. Mention thp Florists* Bichanr when writing. GROWERS TOU want to have the repatatlon for PERFECT BLOOSfS. YOU want yonr TRADE TO INCREASE and yonr REPCTATION to epread. Yon can secure all this by using NICOTICIDE in your houses, either as a fnml^ant or spray. It will clean out the pests, no doubt of that, and the experience of users through many v^ars shows it is SAFE. The cost per can Is not so low a« some other preparations, bat the WORK DONE Is so greatr— THAT'S THE POINT I Send along your address and we will see if we cannot make you one of our customers. The name of OUR preparation Is NICOTICIDE. THE MAXWELL MF6. CO., Department F., LOUISVILLE, KY. Heatkw tk* rtorko' Irtia— wMb wrlttaa. A. HERRMANN \ Manufacturer of Roral Mctai DcSJgnS INPORTrR AND DEALER IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES FACTORY: 709 FIRST AVENUE, ^^T^h'^hr NEW YORJ OFFICE AND WAREROOMS: 404, 406. 408, 410, 412 East 34th SL WRITE FOR NEW CATALOGUE Uentlon the norlita* Bxcfaans* wheo wrltliv. . SUPPUEMBINT WITH THIS ISSUE We are a straight ahoot and aim to grow into a vigorous plant A WEEKLY MEDIUM OP INTBRCHANGE POR PLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL Vol. XX. No. 3 NEW YORK AND CHICAGO, JULY J5, t905 One Dollar Pet Year HYDRANGEAS ForrSummer Blooming. We have a magnificent lot of Hydrangea Otaksa grown especially for JULY AND AUGUST FLOWERING. The plants are just coming into bloom, just beginning to show color, and will be in perfection during July and August, when they are in great demand at watering places and other summer resorts. There is nothing showier or more satisfac- tory for lawn decoration. We make a specialty of them, and find an increasing demand for them from year to year. They can be shipped anywhere safely by freight. Lar^e plants in tubs, $3,00 each; Very large specimens, in half barrels, $7.50 each. F.R.PIERSONCO.,TarrftowHii-Hiiilsoii,ll.]|. CUT STRINGS, gQ CTS. EACH. W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass. LILIUM HARRISII BERMUDA EASTER LILIES Three-Leg Brand Our grower states that we can expect to receive our first ehipmeot of early forclDg bnlbs on steamer leavine: Bermuda July 14th. Our Harrisll Lily Bulbs give eo much satisfaction over all other stocks; being freer from disease and the true Harrlsii type, they recomraend themselves to all Florists requiring reliable stocks at moderate prices, KEAD WHAT OUR CCSTOMKRS SAT: [UnmlifiUd] Randolph, Mass,, February 24, 1904, Gents:— We wish to inform you that the Lilium Harrlsii we had from you last year were very satisfac- tory indeed. They were the "true" Harrlsii. with very large flowers; perfectly healthy plants. They were also very early and even— so even that we cut a 100-foot house between November IStfa and January 10th— all clean, with scarcely any waste. We shall surely increase onr order the coming season. (Signed) MANN BROTHERS. Clucab & BODDINOTON Co., New York City. Dear Sirs:— We are pleased to advise you that recent consignment of Harrisll Lilies of July 30, 1903, were cut on the 9th ult. and prove very satisfactory. Loss is exceedingly small and we ask you to enter an additional order for 2000 of same variety. Truly yours, (Signed) "■■ " ~ " H. L. BLIND 4 BROS. FOR JULY AND AUG- UST DELIVERY 3-Leg Brand. For early forcing 100 1000 $4.60 $40.00 S.60 50.00 8.60 80.00 20.00 175.00 60.00 PittsbnrK, December 1, 1904. pR^(CEs Ljiium Harris!! iuibs Regular Harrlsii, as usually sold. 100 lOOO 6-7, 400 in box »3.60 »30.00 fl-7, 360" •• 4.0O 37.60 7-0, 200" " 8.60 eo.oo 0-11,100" " 14.60 136,00 U-13 35.00 One Whole Case of All Sizes Sold at 1000 Bates. Storage Lilium Bulbs '"':r Gold SHOULD BE PLANTED NOW 100 1000 LILIUM LONGIFLORUM GIGANTEUM (Dark Stem) 7 to 9 in. bulbs, 300 in a case (7,60 $65.00 LILIUM LONGIFLORUM (Our " Spacial Slock ") 7 to 9 in. bulbs, 300 In a case 7.50 60.00 » to 10 in. bulbs, 200 in a case 11.60 inO.OO 10 to 12 In. bnlbs, 160 In a case 17.60 160.00 LILIUM HARRISII-Cold Storage, present delivery 6 to 7 in. bulbs. 400 in a case 5.00 40.00 LILIUM TIGRINUM Splendens (Single), 7-9in.,160tocase 4.00 35.00 Double 400toca8e 6.00 45.00 IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT FOR EARLY FALL FLOWERING COLD STORAGE LILIUM SPECIOSUMS 100 1000 LILIUM SPECIOSUM RUBRUM (Dark Red) 9 to 11 in. bulbs, 100 in a case 7.60 70.00 LILIUM ROSEUM, or MELPOMENE (Rose) 8to9 in. bnlbs, 180 in a case 8.60 60 no 9 to U in. bulbs, lOO in a case 8.60 100.00 Get our prices for COLD STORAGE VALLEY. Can ship every day in the year. Prices on all other Bnlbs on application. 131 WEST 23d STREET. aUCiS & B0DDIN6T0N CO. N.Y.CITY PALISADE NURSERIES, SPARKILL, N. Y. ■m|iorters. Exporters and Orowers of &EED6, BtLBS and PLANTS ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Peony and Carnation ^|)eciali»t» Large Tree Moving Land«ca|)e Develo|)ment C0TTA6E GARDENS CO. Queens, L,. I., IV. V. ■ ■ Mention Tlie Florists* Excbaofe when writing. CONTENTS AND INDEX TO ADVERTISERS. PACE 61 54 The Florists' Bxchange DOG DAYS Fresh Seed Ready for Delivery CAIjCEOLiARIA, Immense flowers — mot- tled, tigered, spotted, etc., 50c. and $1.00 pkt. CINERARIA, The largest and freest flower- ing sort, 50c. and $1.00 pkt. PRIMULA SINENSIS PIMBRIATA, All varieties or in mixture, 50c. and $1.00 pkt. PANSY, Elliott's Blended, The choicest strain extant, pkt., 25c.; % oz., $1.00. MIGNONETTE, Allen's DeHance, The most profitable sort for florist's use, pkt., 15c. ; oz., 50e. MY080TIS VICTORIA, The favorite Porset-Me-Not, pkt., 25c. ; oz., $1.00. STOCKS, Princess Alice, The inimitable Cut and Come Again, pkt., 25c. ; oz., $3.00 STOCKS, Snowflak-e, Dwarf, fine for forcing, pkt., 25c. ; oz., $3.00. Wholesale Bulb List Ready. Drop as a card and we will mail it. WM. ELLIOTT ^ SONS, New York Mention The Florists' Excbapge when writing. A.tiTi THE WORLD IS INTERESTED IN WE ARE SPECIALLY INTERESTED IN OUADIOUUS "AMERICA" YOU OUGHT TO BE. Wrtte -us for full particulars JOHN LEWIS CHILD8, - - - Floral Park, N. Y. Mention The FlorlstB' Eicbange when writing. NEW CREATIONS IN DAHLIAS Surpassing all others. Faithfully and truthfully described In our new lllus trated and descriptive catalogue mailed free upon request. L. K. PEACOCK, Inc., ATCO, N. J. _^ Mention The FlorlBti' B?ichange when writing. LILIU HARRISII Best Grown in Bermuda. From our own grower. Good Stock— Limited. Order early Our Eepresentative now on the ground superintending grading, packing, etc. LILIUM HARRISII (Doeii Type) This variety is a selection from the ordinary Harrisii, and is considered to be the heaithiest type of Lily grown in Bermuda. Our grower has a very select stock, and we recommend It especially to those who have hard luck with Harrisii in recent years. Will not force quite as early as Harrisii. PRICES: Per 100 Per 1000 6 to 7 Inch $4.00 $33.00 7 to 9 " 8.00 70.00 9 to 11 " 15.50 140.00 LILIUM HARRISII Indispensable for Early Forcing We secure our entire supply of these bulbs from one concern, who for the past few years have been working up a stock of what we consider to be the old original Lilium Harrisii. PRICES: PerlOO Per lOOO 5 to 7 inch $4.1!5 $37.50 6 to 7 " 4.75 42.50 7 to 9 " 8.50 75.00 9 to 11 " 18.00 160.00 FREESIA BULBS Ready now. If planted now will bloom for Christmas. American-grown Refracta Alba 100 lOOO 5000 Choice, % inch . . . $0.75 $5.00 $22.50 1st quality, }4 to y, inch 50 3.00 14.00 Due to arrive this week from our own Grower. Pure White Flowered Bermuda-grown Freesia Mammoth, J^ to % lOO looo 6000 inch $1.00 $9.00 $42.00 Choice, s/g to y, inch .85 7.50 35.00 For Cash with order we will prepay charges on above Freesia only. VAUCHAN'S SEED STORE 84 Randolph St., CHICAGO 14 Barclay St., NEW YORK Greenhouses-Western Springs, III Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. PURE CULTURE Mushroom Spawn Per 10 lbs., $1.20; per 100 lbs., $ i 0.00 Allen's Defiance Mignonette (Greenhouse Qro-wn) Per pkt., 1000 Seeds, $1.00; per 2000 seeds, $1.50 STUMPP & WALTER CO., 50 Barclay Street, NEW YORK Branch Store, 404 East 34th Street, New York Mention thp FloriPtw' Riehange when writing- FRBBSIAS READY FOR DELIA'ERV "LTINE stock In any quantity up to K Inch up. ^ Grand Dnclierts, Oxalis, Pink, White and LftTPnder; Bermuda Buttercup; Amaryllis JohnsoDii and Belladona' Chlidanthus Frag:ranB, etc. REH & COMPERE, •••"•b'.f"!.!'^':'! *^'"- Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. BULBS for F0RGIN6 l.illnm Harrisii, Lilium Longi flora m, White Roman Hyacinths, Paper White Narcissus. Orders boohed now for early delivery. WEtBcR « DON« and Merchants 114 Chambers Street, NK'W TURK Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Fall Bulbs BEST QUAI.ITY LOW PRICES Send us a list of the varie- ties wanted, stating quantity of each, and let us quote. JAMES VICK'S SONS ROCHESTER, N. Y. Mpntlon ThP norlflts' Eichange when writing. Arllng^ton Tested Seeds for Florists. Catalogue mailed free. W. W. RAWSON A CO. Seedsmen, [&^ 12 Faneull Hall Square. BOSTON, • • MASS. Mention The Florlsta' Exchnnge when writing. Best Grade Only IMPORT ORDERS NOW BOOKED Write for Prices VJ. C. BECKERT Allegheny, Pa. MpntloQ The Florists' Eichange when writing. XXX SEEDS PRIMROSE '""cSRii^l'* Finest grown, large-flowering, fringed, single and double, 16 varieties, mixed, 600 seeds $1.00; half pkt., 60c. Have the varieties sep- arate alao. nisilT ItAiev Finest Giants, mixed, 1000 alANI UAIOl seeds. 26c. Cll^eDADIA Finest large-flower- llvCKAKIA ing dwarf, in best mixture, 1000 eeede, 60c. DAMC&V GIANT. The finest Urge- In A l« 9 ¥ flowering varieties, critically selected, 6.000 seeds, $1.00; halt pkt., 50c; per oz., $3.60. J&- 500 seeds of "Giant Mme. Perrett" added to every $1.00 pkt. of Giant Pansy Seed. CASH. Extra count of seeds in all packets. JOHN F. RIIPP, Shiremanstown, Pa. The Home of Primroses Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. LILIES The Finest Stock Ever Received, Now Ready for Delivery Per loco Per 100 LILIt^ nARRISII, 5-7 $40.00 $4.50 " " 7-9 80.00 8.50 LILILM LONGiriORLM MtLTIFLORIJ^. 7 0 55.00 6.00 " " " 9-11.115.00 15.00 Write for Special Prices on Large Quantities. Also for prices on all other Bulbs, Plants and Roots P. w. o. SCHMITZ, ppincc Bay, in. y. UentloD The Florists' Exchange wben writing. 1 Joly IB, 1908 The Plorists' I^xchange 55 POPULAR PANSIES Headquarters for the Best English, French and German Strains Large trade pkt. (2000 seeds) Azure blue $0.20 Belgian ulrlped 20 Black (Faust) 20 Brooze shades 20 Buynot'a large blotched 60 Emperor Frederick (new), dark red 20 Emperor William, ultrauiarlne blue 20 Kugllsh, large tioweriUK, flue mixed 25 Fire Draj^on, tioiy oraot^e and broDze . , , .20 French, lart^e llowerinK. finest mixed ... .20 Lord Beaconsfleld. deep purple violet. . . .20 udier. extra larfc:e blotched, rich colors. .30 I'riuce Bismarck, beautiful golden br'zo .20 ii>uiLdricolor, or pheasant's eye(ralnbow) .20 Snow (^ueeu. satiuy white 20 Striped and mottled. lai«e flowered 20 IitiproTed Olant Trlmardeau, mixed 2d Gold margined 20 (liant white and dark blue 26 (llant yellow 25 t0.7$ .75 .76 4.00 .76 .76 l.OO .76 .80 .75 3.00 .76 .76 .76 .76 1.00 .76 1.60 1.60 Large trade pkt. (2000 seeds) Olant black-blue (new) $0.26 Giant black 26 Giant azure blue (Emperor William) 26 Olant Striped 26 Havana brown 20 Oasaier's Giant, flve blotched 40 Masterpiece, a Dew large blotched va- riety with curled petals of compact habit, great Nubstance, and containing many rich colors 40 Meteor (new), bright brown 20 Peacock, ultramailue blue, deep claret and white 20 Red Victoria (new), very fine 26 White, pure 20 Yellow, pure 20 Fine, mixed 16 Fine English, mixed 20 Imperial German, mixed 30 Giant Madame Perret 40 Oz. 1160 1.26 1.25 1.26 .75 3.00 3 60 .76 .76 1.00 .75 .76 .80 .76 3.00 3.00 JOHNSON & STOKES' KINGLY COLLECTION PANSIES This strain is abaolutely imflnrpassed In Blze, form, substance and range of magniflcent colors, 1000 seeds, 30c.; 2000 eeeds. &0c.; 50OO seeds, $1,00; per ounce, $5.00. Send for our Special Advance prices on French and Dutch Bulbs. JOHNSON & STOKES. 217-219 Market St., Philadelphia. Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. NARCISSUS Send your order now for Fall deliverr. The ollowlngiu strong healthy bulbs, for forclr^. Kmpress per 1000, $16.60 ICtuperor, extra fine " 12 50 Golden Spar " 17 50 Doable Voa 81on, first size " ».50 HUBERT & CO. N. Le Page, Rep. Mt. Vernon, N.Y. Mention the riorlsf Exchange when wrltlpg BULBS "S' Emperor $14.00 per 1000 Prineeps 5.00 '• P. Ornatus 4 00 " Write tor special price on large quantities. POAT BROS., Ettrick, Va. M(>ntlnD tbn Florlsta' Bxcbatuce wbeo wrltlns. We are now booking orders for LILIUM HARRISII LILIUM LONGIFLORUM ROMAN HYACINTHS PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS &c. [Wholesale Price List Now Ready. CYCAS RBVOLUTA, $8.00 per 100 lbs. COI.D STORAGE VALLEY PIPS, In cases of 3,000, at $10.00 per JOOO. J. M. THORBURN & GO. 3« Cortlandt St. New York U«atloa Tbe riortsta* Izcbaoit* when writing. Send for our New FALL LIST BDihs, Seefls, Plaols Address H. H. BERCER & CO. 47 Barclay St., New York Mention the FlorlstR' Bxcbanre when wrItlDK CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM MULTIFL. Best strains of European specialists. Blood red, white rose, pure white, white with carmine eye, mixed. Above 76c. per 100; $8.00 per 1000 seeds. Daybreak, color, $2.00 per 100 seeds. PaplUo, mixed, $1.00 per 100 seeds. HENRY PHILIPPS SEED CO., Toledo, Ohio Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing PANSY SEED XHB JBNNING9 SXRAIN or finest American-grown Pansy Seed (New Crop) now ready. Large fl.oweriiig, finest colors in great variety, none better, by mall, packet ol 3000 eeeds, $1.00; 1 oz., $6.00; 3 ozs., $12.00. Plants In September. Oash with order, E. B. JENNINGS, ""'l^t^^'Southport, Conn. Grower of the Finest Pansles. Mention The Florlata' Exchange when writing. PANSY New Crop Holmes' Mammoth Exhibition Strain. Positively Vnsuriiassed in 8ize and Marking:)). New Crop Seed in any quantity. Special Price for trial pachage dOOO seeds), 75c. Trade packet (2000 seeds). ?i.25. Write for Special Wholesale Prices on larger 'luantltles. Satisfaction Guaranteed or money re- funded. Hend your list of Fall Bulbs for Special quotations. HOLMES SEED CO. Harrlsburg, PA. MentlOD tbe Florlata' Bzebange when writing CALLA BULBS READY The above bolbs are free from disease and are true to measurement. 1% inches diameter $4.00 per 100; $36.00 per 1000 2 inches diameter 5.00 " 45.00 " 21^ inches diameter 6.00 " 55.00 " 3 Inches diameter 7.50 " 70.00 " GET YOUR ORDER IN EARLY Freight prepaid at the above prices. 250 at JOOO rate. CASH. A. HITTING, ke'^^^^Tk'It Santa Gruz, Gal. Uentloa the Florlata' Bxcbange wbeo writing. See<# Trade Roporim AMERICAN 8BBD TRADE ASSOCIATION W. H. Grpiiell, Pleirepont Manor, N. Y., president; L. L. May. St. Paul. Minn., first vice-president; G. B. McVay, Birmingham, Ala., second vice-president; C. E. Kendel, Cleve- land, O., secretary and treasurer. PHILADELPHIA, PA.— Howard M. Earl, of W. Atlee Burpee & Co., has returned from his European trip. DES MOINES, la.— Capital Seed Company has sold Its business located on East Locust street to William Tay- lor. LOUISVILLE, KY.— A blue grass seed company at Mt. Sterling has pur- chased about 100,000 bushels of blue gi'ass seed in Montgomery and adjoin- ing counties. The price paid was 75o., which is the highest paid for seen In this county in fifteen years. The yield was 40 per cent, lighter this year than for the past two years. — Courier. Arrangements are being perfected at Purdue University experiment station whereby next Winter a "seed and soil special" will be sent out over the rail- roads of the State in the Interests of the Indiana farmer. The train, which will carry information about corn and other crops, soil and how to make them productive, will also carry a corps of instructors from the station and will be under the supervision of Prof. Arthur Goss, director of the ex- periment station. European Notes. One of the most noticeable features of the present season is the remark- ably luxuriant growth in vegetation of all kinds. Whatever faults the great perspiring army of mankind may find in General Humidity, who has had exclusive control of the weather dur- ing the month just closing, there is no doubt whatever about the beneficial effects of his regime on the vegetable kingdom. These results are apparent not only In plants for this season's crops, but more especially so in con- nection with brassicas for next year. So many of our first sowings were de- stroyed by vermin that it was feared that not more than half of the neces- sary acreage could possibly be planted, but where second sowings were pos- sible, the results are very gratifying and the prospects are that our acre- ages for 1906 crops will reach very fair proportions after all. As regards annual crops for the pre- sent year's harvest, we have every reason to be content with the outlook. Radish has now fully recovered from the effects of the cold drought in May, and only needs two weeks bright and continuous sunshine to produce un abundant crop. Seeds produced under such conditions are always satisfactory in every respect. Spinach has rarely been more promising than It is at the present time, and the plants are de- veloping good, bold seed to the ends of the stems. Broad beans are free from louse and full of vigor; but pole and dwarf beans do not show to advantage at present. A hot July will soon put them right, and also impart perman- ent stability to the luxuriant vegeta- tion before referred to. The Royal Agricultural Society of England has received another setback in connection with its annual exhibi- tion which has been held during the week just closing. For many years it was the practice of the society to hold its annual shows in different parts of the country, much as the annual con- ventions of the Seed Trade Associa- tion are held in your country, but re- cently a permanent home for the eoci- ety has been secured at Park Royal, IMPORTANT Baby Uamblers and other Roses from 3-lnch potB. Bargalne tor Spring dnllvery. The Elizabeth Nursery Co. ELIZABETH, N. J. MentlOD the FlorisU' Bxchapge wbeo writing. No, PLANT STAKES 10. Hteel Wire aalvunlzed. 100 1000 2 ft. long, S0.4S UM 2W " .66 6.11 3 •■ .66 6.16 3« " .78 7.18 < " .88 8.10 100 lOCO i% ft. long, tl.OO t9.20 e " 1.12 10.2J 6K " 1.20 11.27 « " I.JO 12.26 OH " 1.40 13.38 No. 8. Steel Wire Oalvanlzed. For Btaklng American Beauty and other Btrong and tall growing rosea. 100 1000 2 ft. long, $0.66 $6.26 2>4 " .70 6.60 3 " .80 7.60 3W " .86 9.00 100 1000 < rt. long, $1.10 $10.00 4^ " 1.26 11.60 6 " 1.40 13.00 6 ■■ 1.60 16.60 CANE STAKES, Southern.. .76 8.00 " " Japanese. Very thin, e ft. long, 75c. per 100; 610 (or ^3.00; $6.60 per 1000; $12.60 for 2600. GBEEN PAINTED TAPERING PLANT STAKES. IHft.. 140. perdoz..80c. per 100; 2 ft.. 24c. per doz., $1.66 per 100; 2^ ft.. 3.3c. per doz.. $2.20per 100; 3 ft., 4ec. per doz., $2.90 per luu; m ft., 67o. per doz.. $3.60 per 100; 4 ft , 68c. per doz., $4.36 per ICO; 6 ft., 80c. per dot.; $6.10 per 100. GREEN PAINTED HEAVY OR DAHI.IA STAKES. 3 ft., e8c. per doz., $1.40 per 100; 3« ft., 80c. per doz.. $6.17 per 100; 4 ft.. 95c. per doz.. $6.90 per 100; 6 ft.. $1.16 per doz., «7.40per 100; 6 ft., $1. 40 per doz. ,f8. 90 per 100. For complete list of sapplles for the Florists see our New Wholesale List, mailed free for tbe asking. HENRY F. MICHELL CO., 7.Sa%V.Sf 1018 Market St .t.,Fhiladelphla,Pa. A Mention The Florists' Eicbapge when writing. QUALITY I^AIS SEND rOB CATALOGUE. ARTHUR T. BODDINQTON :i42 Went 14th St., New York. Mentloa The Florlata' Eicbange when writing. FISCH£R>S f^^%lil PURITY The three larger sized bulbs which I offered are now all sold out. I offer now a smaller size, all strong flowering bulbs, which will give entire satlstactlon, $3.00 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. 600 at 1000 rate. Discount on 5,000 lota. No orders taken alter September 1, as at that time what Is not sold will be planted. Oash with order, please. Cash orders sent tree, by mall. R. FISCHER Great Neck, LI., N.Y. Meptlon the Flortoti' gichaoga whea writing, PANSY SEED Brown's Extra Select Snpert) Giant Prize Pansles. Awarded Silver Medal St. Louis Exposition, 1904. My own growing; new 1905 crop ready. PRICES Mixed Seed, 3000 seeds, $1.00; »4-oz., $1.50; y2-oz..?2.50; l-oz.,$5.00; V4-lb., $14.00; i/u-lb., $25.00; 1-lb., $50.00. Plants ready September 1st. Cash with order. PETER BROWIV Lancaster, Pa. Uentlon the Florlata' Bzchanffe when wrldnx. GLADIOLI CUT SPIKES OF uf the Highest Quality. -^H colors and combinations of shades Imaginable. One Hundred Acres from which to select. Write for prices. ARTHUR COWEE, Gladiolas Specialist. Meadowvaie Farm, Berlin. New Yorl Uentlon tbe Florists* Bxcbange when writing. 56 The Plopi-st-s' Exchange DWKRF BOX 3 to 6 In., $25.00 per 1000; 2 to 4 Inches, $20.00 per 1000. Specimen Evergreens '^eX.^''"'''''- '^"^°' HIRAM T. JONES, Union County Nursurles ELIZABETH, N.J. Uentlon the KlorlBta* ■zehanse wheD writing. W AIM TED Qrowers of HERBACEOUS PERENNIAL PLANTS, "■^'~ ' tl^» especially Peonlea, Phlox and Iris, are Invited to corre- spond with us, stating what varieties can be furnished and prices in quantity. THE BA.V STATS NITRSERIBS, Nortli Abing:toti, Mass. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. In the suburbs of London, and a large siun of money has been spent in flt- ting up for the annual display. Un- fortunately, the Londoner takes very little interest in agricultural matters except in the concrete form of food on his table, and the country farmers, now that the local Interest Is lacking, do not see their way to neglect the crops for the doubtful pleasure of a trip to town. The result is a nip- ping frost, and one of the most creditable exhibitions ever presented is practically ignored, but a very heavy financial loss to the society and the exhibitors. Among the latter spec- ial mention should be made of the principal seed firms of the country, who have been accustomed to spend large sums of money every year in displays which are both Interesting and instructive from the agriculturist's point of view. It Is reported that the heads of the principal firms, at a pri- vate meeting, have decided to discon- tinue exhibiting. If, therefore, the society is to receive their invaluable assistance in the important work of educating and improving the agricul- tural mind, and interesting the whole nation in the subject of agriculture, it will need to do so in fresh fields and pastures new. EUROPEAN SEEDS. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. HENRY A. DREER, Philadelphia.— Midsummer Catalogue of Strawberry Plants, Flower and Vegetable Seeds, Sup- plies, Etc. JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, Floral Park. N. T.— Advance Price List of Gladioli Bulbs, for 1906. Lilies, Etc. ^\ A ^1 ^a A A started, strong plants O #4 N N #% 9 Allemanla, Austria, Italia, P. Marquant, Kobusta, etc., $3 per lOO. Dahlias, Strong Bnlbs, Best Out Flowers named, $3.60 per 100. Shellroad; Greenhouses, Grange P. 0 , Balto, Md. Mention The Florists' Exchange when wrltlpp. \\m Market and Fancy Strains. New Orop seed or those well-known, unrivaled Pansles, ready now In trade packages at $1.00 each, either strain. DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL. NEEDHAM. MASS. Mention The Florists' Ezchange when writing. BURPEE'S SEEDS PHILADELPHIA Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. Mention The Florists' Eichange when writing. Headquarters For Lilij of the Valleij Finest Pips: Berlin variety for early forcing. Hamburg: variety for late forcing and retarding. We make a specialty of the above. Give us a trial. Order early. Write for particulars to ETZOLD St, CO.t Hamburg, Germany ROEMER'S '^^^ PANSIES The finest strain of Pansles in the World Introducer andGrower otall tlie leading Novelties Highest Award. International Exhibition, Dus- seldorf , 1904. Catalogue free on application. FRED. ROEMER, Seed Grower QUcOLiNBURG. GERtMANr. 7^16 Fruit Treeftt Bniftll Fro Its, Ornamental Trees, Evergreens and Sbmbs, l^hade Trees, Hardy Hoses, Uardr Plants. Climbers, etc. The moit complete collections In this country. Gold Medal— Paris— Pan-American— St. Louis. 102 prizes New York State Fair, 1904. Illustrated Descriptive Cataiogue- FREE on Request. ELLWANGER & BARRY 4 Ht. Hope Morserles, Rochester, If. T. Drawer I ou V Established 65 Tears. Mentio» tk% riortota* ■ri!han>» wh»n wHHng Catalog Engravings and ILLUSTRATIONS that print EASILY. That's the kind wfl make — have been alnce '73. JAS. M. BRYANT, En9ravrng'sn»l''Prlntlng 706 Chestnut Street, PHIUDELPHIA, PA. AFEWeOODTfllNflS^OUWANT A nice lot of made-up KKNTIA PALMS in 8 Id. &nd 9 in. potaat»3.0Uto$6.i}0each. Splendid plautB for decoration. Dracfena IndlTlsa^ S, 4 and 6 In., tS.OO, SIO.OO and $26.00 per 100. ABparagraBPlamosaB, Sln..otB. $G.00 per 100. Dca Var.,2 In., »2.00 per 100. Rex Beg:ouia, nice plants, 2 and 2>6 In., $5.00 per 100. Boston FernB, &ln., 30c. each. Oasb with order. GEO. M. EMMANS. Newton. N. J. Uentlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. AaiEBIOAN TREE SEEDS AND PLANTS Our DeBcripti ve Cataloeae of American seeds and Plants Is ready for mailing:. Ask for It. OTTO KATZENSTEIN & CO. Tree Seeds and Plants SpeolallBtB, ATLANTA. OA MenttoD the Florists' Eiehanje when writing. F. Ifc F. NURSERIES SS! ^Fholesale Orowera TREES AND PLANTS in fu" assortment Mentloa the rtorUts' Bxelumge wliea wrttlBic. Trade Cataioerne Free August Rolker & Sons, 31 BARCLAY STREET, P. O. Box 752. New York Horticultural Importing Agents for Foreign Growers of Florists' Bulbs and Plants, Ornamental Nursery and FruU Stocks. We supply the trade; send for lists and offers. Orders booked now tor Spring and Fall Deliveries. Uentlon The Florists* Bxcbange when wrlttof. FIELD-CROWN ROSES Clematis, Peonies, Fruit Trees, Small Trees, etc. WRITE FOB PRICES. W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, GENEVA, N. Y. Uentlon The Florists* Exchange when writing. WARD'S HIQH GRADE Bulbs & Plants HORst .HOC RALPH M. WARD & CO. ■R«ND 12 W. Broadway.NEW YORK Mention The Florists' Excbapge whep wrttlng. FOR FALL, 1905 ROSES, Btrong. home-grown plants; H. P.'s and Ramblers. ,CI-I:HATIS, Large Flowering and Panlculata. CI.I91BING VINES, leading varieties. OBNAMENTAI. SHRUBS and TREES, fine assortment. JACKSON & PERKINS CO. Xlw\^'k Uentlon the Floctoti' BiAsnge when wrttuik KOSTER & CO, . Ssr^'iS BOSKOOP, HOLLAND Hardy Az«lea«, Box Trees, Clematis, Conifers, HydronffeoA, Peonies. Pot-GrowD Plants for Forcing. RHODODENDRONS, H. P. ROSES, Etc. Catalogue free on demand. Mpntlon The Florlats' Exchange when writing. EVERGREEN An Immense Stock of both large and small sized EVERQREEN TRBE5 in great variety; also EVERQREEN SHRUBS. Correspondence Solicited. THE WM. H. MOON CO.. Morrisville. Pa. Meptloii tha rsortsts' Bzehangg when wrltlnj. PEONIES Wholesale and retail catalo^es ready for distri- bution. Sent free on application. All stock guaranteed true to name. Bend your orderB in early to be assured of a good colleotlou for Fall planting. PETERSON NURSERY 605IW. Peterson Ave. CHICAGO, ILL^ Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. BoBBiNK & Atkins Nurserymen and Florists VISITORS INVITED. *"'c2[.'S^±"'° RUTHERFORD, N.J. Mention the Florists' Eichangf when writing. Hgmaogea Olaksa Field-grown, fine plants, *10.00, $12.00 and H5.00 per 100. Also a few fine pot-grown plants in 6 to 9 inch pots, 30c. to 50c. each. Order now for Fall delivery. Terms, cash or satisfactory references. BAUR FLORAL CO., Erie, Pa. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. P. OUWERKERK 216 Jane Street WEEHAWKEN HEIGHTS, N. J. p. O. No. I, noboken, N.J. JUST RECEIVED FROH OUR HOLLAND NURSERIES Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Spirsa Jap- oiuca, Lilium Speciosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot - Crown Lilacs, Hydrangea in sorts. Clematis and H. P. Roses in the best sorts. PR.ICES MODERATB Uentlon tta* FlorUta* Bxchance when wrltlnc. TlieStons&HaifiiioiiCo. PAINESVILLE NtRSERIES Nnrserymen, Florists and Seedsmen PAINESVILLE, OHIO Mention The Florlats' E:ichange when writing. PEONIES Divisions to average more than 3 eyes, $10.00 per 100. SKNI) FOR LIST. EDWARD SWAYNE, Wtst ChisUr, Pa. Mention The Florlats' Exchange when writing. CELERY PLANTS Will be ready July 10, sharp. 25,000 finest Celery Plants In the country, Al strain. Early Giant Pascal, the beat all around Celery trans- planted, $4.60 per 1000. Also 26,000 nice plants from the seed rows In the field, at $3.00 per 1000. No better stock for private or commercial growers an be found. C00LID6E BROTHERS, So. Sudbury, Mass. MentloD the Florists' Bxchaoge when wrttlng. VEGETABLE PLANTS Celery Plants. Whit« Plume, Golden Heart, Qolden Self-BlaDcbiDg, Giant Pascal, Boston Mar- ket, $1.50 per icon : 1 0,0U0, $10.00. Flat Dutch Cabbage Plauta, $1.00 per 1000; $8.50 per 10,000. J. P. CANNATA, ''^'fifr Mt. Freedom, N. J. Uentlon the FlorlBta* BxcbanKe when wrltlnc Large Assortment EVERGREENS Specialties— White Pine, Hemlock and Large Evergreens. Spring list lor details. Andorra Nurseries Wm. Warner Harper. Prop. CHESTNUT HILL, PA. Meptioo the Florlata' Erchange when writing. HollaDil HDiseiy StocK Ask for Our Catalogue. It will interest yoa. ENDTZ.VANNES&C0.52S: Mention th» noriaf ' Bxchanire when wrttla«. CALIFORNIA PRIVET For Fall Delivery I wlU have a full stock of well-grown plants, two years old. Also strong three-year plants, transplanted, stocky and well furnished. Orders can be placed now to an advantage. CHAS. BLACK, Hightstown, N. J. Mention the Florlsta Bxchana when writing (ELEIT ?m In Anil Quantity White and Pink Plume, Giant Pascal, Golden Heart, Boston Market and other varieties, $1.00 per 1000 ; $8.50 per 10,000. Special price on Iota of 100,000 and over. R. VINCENT, JR. & SON -WHITB MARSH, MD. Mention Tbe Florists* Exchange wben writing. July 15, 1806 The Plorists' Exchange 57 NURSERY DEPARTMENT. Conducted by Joseph Meehan. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. E. Albertson, Bridgeport, Ind., president; Orlando Harrison, Berlin, Md., vice-president; George C. Seager, Rochester, N. T., secretary; C. L. Yates, Rochester, N. Y., treasurer. FRESNO, CAL.— The Fresno Nursery Company, in- corporated December 1, 1S94, has reincorporated with a complete change ot directors and stockholders. The new board of directors and stockholders are as fol- lows: F. H. Wilson, president, 250 shares, $25,000; Thos. Jacobs, Visalia, vice-president, 100 shares, $10,- 000; Morphew Jacobs. Visalia, 100 shares, $10,000; Chas. A. Chambers, secretary, 49 shares, $4,900; W. A. Conn, attorney, one share. $100, making a total capital stock ot $50,000, fully paid up. A Confusion of Names. Some time ago Joseph Meehan was discussing the utility of Robinia pseudacacia under the name of yellow or black locust in The Florists' Exchange: A correspondent wrote him stating that the yellow and black locust were not the same thing, but this mere- ly indicates some slight variation, chiefly in the col- ors ot the flowers, tor both names are applied to the tree in question. In this country the most common name applied to the tree is acacia, and while that might be passable as a popular name, it would be a great mistake to contuse it with the trees and shrubs to %vhich that name should properly apply. The robinia has pea-shaped flowers, while the acacias have regular flowers gathered together in globular heads or finger-like spikes, with long stamens, often giving them an appearance of a bottle brush. We mention these facts in order to show how confusing English names may sometimes be when applied to a plant without any apparent good reason. Such names as yellow and black locust can scarcely apply to very strongly marked distinctions in the flower. The word locust, we believe, would be applied to distinguish this tree from the honey locust (gleditschla). We may also recall the fact that the locusts which were eaten by John the Baptist were fruits ot a tree be- longing to the pea family, namely, Ceratonia Siliqua. The flowers ot the robinia in question are usually pure white in this country, and a variety named R. p. decaisneana has decidedly rosy-pink flowers. In America it seems that individual trees or seedlings may even have yellow-white flowers. Among all the names above given robinia would seem to be the most definite. — The Gardening World, England. American Association of Park Superintendents. Entertainment Features. The entertainment features of the recent conven- tion were as follows; On June 28 luncheon was served at the casino in Delaware Park, after which the party inspected the parks ot the city, visiting Delaware Park, Humboldt Parkway and Park, Lincoln Parkway, Chapin Park- way and the Front Park. Thursday, June 29, the party went by special car to Niagara Falls, where, after viewing the Falls from Prospect Point, they inspected the State Res- ervation in automobiles, later taking a trip on the steamer Maid ot the Mist and landing on the Cana- dian side, where luncheon was served in the ca- sino. Queen Victoria Park. An inspection was then made ot the wonderfully fine collection of herba- ceous plants which Mr. Wilson, the superintendent, and Mr. Cameron, the head gardener, have collected. This collection is one of the finest the writer ever saw, many species being noticed which, in this fa- vored location, do well, and which are often dis- carded further south on account ot their unreliable hardiness. The afternoon was spent in a trip in a special car down and up the gorge, a stop having been made at Queenstown Heights to get the view ot the wonderful so-called garden spot of Canada. The party returned by special car in' the evening to Buffalo. Friday, June 30, was spent in the Buffalo Botan- ical Gardens, under the guidance ot Professor Cow- ell. Saturday, July 1, was spent by most ot the members attending the convention at Rochester. On arrival, a delegation of the Park Commission met them, and drove them in tallyhos through the vari- ous parks of the city. Jones, Maplewood and Sen- eca Parks were first visited. Highland Park being reached in time for luncheon. The visitors then walked through the immense shrub collection, which Superintendent Laney and his assistant, Mr. Dun- bar, have collected in the past few years. Later we drove to the Genesee Valley Park, but, unfor- tunately, rain prevented the Inspection of this broad expanse, which is one ot the finest meadow parks in the country. JOHN W. DUNCAN. Two Creeping Plants for Shady Places. Florists ottciicr than other persons are asked for some creeping plants that will grow In the shade. The common periwinkle is well known to be good for the purpose, and no one will go wrong who recom- mends it. There are two herbaceous plants well fitted for such a use, both old-time plants, and yet not al- ways thought ot. They are the gi-ound ivy, Glechoma hederacea, and the moneywort, Lysimachia nummu- laria. Both ot these are fast growers, not minding the shade, and quickly covering a wide space of ground. The moneywort is the faster grower, espe- cially should the situation be a rather damp and shady one — a situation it likes. Both ot these plants have no idea of .any restrictions ot growth, and may ramble where they are not wanted, making it labor to exterminate them, which should be kept in mind when planting them. Still another plant, but hardly as fast a grower as the other two, is the Lamium pur- pureum ; also another ont, a variegated leaved form of it. Neither of these grows so close to the ground as the two first named plants do. Referring to the proper situation for the gordonia, I feel confident that It is one partially shaded and with a moist, but well drained soil. All thriving the best are In such situations. When Winters are se- vere the extreme ends of the shoots fail to survive the cold — Just an inch or so will be lost. This comes from Its late growth failing to ripen, for it grrows until frosts atop It. But the inch or so of the ends which are hurt does not harm the bush at all, and so slight Is it that unless looked for. It would not be known to have occurred. JOSEPH MEEHAN. I^^Hf^^Hj r'* >. ' '^ >^|HI^> 1 V r- '''' 1' ' ' f ■ ':% , ia' in. pots, $3.00 per 100. Magna Charta Paul Neyron Capt. Christy Bail of Snow 2>i in. pots. $3.00 per 100. Crimson Rambler ll'm.*r^lTiit Dany namDler $i.oope'rdoz.; $7.ooperio6 JOHN A. DOYLE, ^^Zlr. Springfield, Ohio MentloD the Florlwts' Exchange when writing. Grafted Roses Fine stock— Ready for Itcnchliig: per 100 Bride. Hridesuiald. Golden Gute, 3^-4 in. pota, SlnO.OO per lllOll $12.00 Baby Itamblers. 5 in. pots, in bnd and bloom, $5.00 per doz.; 3in. pots, very strong 20.00 FINE OWN ROOT STOCK Bride, Bridesmaid, Golden Gate, Ivory, 3 In. pots 3.B0 4 In. atock, delivery June 16 5.60 CHRYSANTHEMUMS For varieties and prices see my advertiBement in IsBue of May 27, page 700. JAMES E. BEACH, 2019 Park Avenue, BRID6EP0RT, CONN. UentloD the riorlBta* Hxcbanxe when wrftlnc. ROSES Bargain Prices While They Last BRIDE, 2i in., per 1000, $20.00; 3 in., $30.00. BRIDESMAID, 2[ in, , per 1000, $20.00 ; 3 in., $30.00. iWETEOR, 2i in., $20.00 ; 3 in., $30.00. Tlie above stock is tliorouglily first- class, well rooted and ready for planting. LAKEVIEW ROSE GARDENS JAMESTOWN, N. Y. Mention The Florlsta' Exchange when writing. SURPLUS STOCK Bridesmaid, Bride, Golden Gate, Cliat- enay. Uncle Jolin, La Detroit, Liberty, fine plants, 3 in. and SVa in. pots, price, $15.00 per 100. On own roots, .d. It is the rose for bed- ding out and for pot culture, for if once established it is always In bloom, and florists who are preparing for Easter sales know what that means." Golden Gate, Ivory, Mme. Hoste, Bride and Bridesmaid, from 3^ and i in., fine plants. *5 00 pei- 100. We also have a few CHKYSANTHE- Ml^'VIS left, $2.00 per 100. SMITH & GANNETT, Geneva, N.Y. Menfinn the riniiflt** IDxi^hRnre when wrlHnr ROSES 1000 Golden Gate. 3H in 4c 500 Kalserin.SV^in ........W. ec 100 Ctiatenay,3H in !!!!!! !5c- Worcester Conservatories, Wercester, Mass! Mention The Florlets' Eicbapge when wrltlog. ROSES Each. 2000 Beauty plants in 4 In. pots $015 1000 Maids in 4 in. pots re lOOD Brides in 4 in. pots ..,.,.'. .06 1000 Meteors In 4 in. pots !."!'.! .05 No better plants grown. Free from black spot and mildew. LOUIS M. NOE. Madison. N. J- Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. liBT MPigLEII On Its Own Roots strong, healthy, 2»i-ln. plants, $2.50 per doz. ; $15.00 per 100; $125.00 per 1000. Keady to ship at once. A tew 3 inch plants, $3.50 per doz. ; $25.00 per 100. THE GONARD & JONES GO. WEST GROVE, PA. UentlOD the Florlata* Bzcbanjce when wrltlrig. PHIIADEIPHIA ROSES American Beauties, 4 in., 3 in., 2'^ in. IHVERS & SAMTIHiW, ••"°"p";SfL\VEiPiiu,"pT "'" Surplus ROSE PLANTS BRIDES, BRIDESMAIDS and METEORS. 2V4-inch, $33.50 per 1000. 3-iinh, $30.00 per 1000. Cuttings* were all made from carefully selected wood. Well worth the price. Call and see them. L. B. CODDINGTON, Murray Hill, N.J Mention The Florists' Eschange when writing. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. 2'. POT PLANTS ROSALIND ORR PerlOO Per 1000 I Per 100 Per 1000 ENGLISH $25.00 $200.00 LIBERTY $5.00 $45 00 LA DETROIT ... 6.00 50.00 I PERLE VONQODES- AHERICAN BEAUTY 5.00 40.00 | BERQ . 5.00 40 00 MME. ABEL CHATENAY, UNCLE JOHN, 3 in., $4.00 per 100 ; $35.00 per 1000 AMERICAN BEAUTY, bench plants, $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. BRIDESHAID, KAISERIN, 3 in., $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. All plants and rooted cuttings sold under express condition that If not satisfactory when received they are to be Immediately returned, when money will be refunded. Telephone 2846 Central PETER REIWBERC, SI WABASH AVE.. CHICAGO Ma»tlop the ITortatt* Bi^«ng» wh»» wrlgng- ROSE PLANTS Per 100 $5 00 STRONG, HEALTHY STOCK KAISERIN, 2>.i In. pots (Plants large enough for 3 inch pots.) BRIDESMAID, 3 In. pots 5 00 BRIDE. 3 In. pots 5 OO LIBERTY, 1% in '......'. 5 00 THE LEO NIESSEN GOMPANY, '^VU^' Philadelphia, Pa. Mention Thn FInrlsta' Eiohnnge when writing- 60,000 GRAFTED ROSES FOR FORCIIVQ Extra Fine Healthy Plants, Free From Mildew Liberty, 3% la. pots, $18.00 per 100. Bridesmaid. Qolden Gate, Kalserin, 31^ In. pots, $15.00 per 100 ; $145.00 per 1000. 20,000 OWN ROOT ROSES Liberty, Sunrise, Testout, La France, Helen Qould, 3 in. pots, $9.00 per 100. Bride, Perle, Bridesmaid, Qolden Gate, Kalserin, 3 in. pots, $7.00 per 100. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Timothy Eaton, Ivory, W. H. Lincoln, Wm. Simpson, and other standard varieties. Price, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when wrltlug. 60 The Florists' Hxchange CLASSIFIED ADyERTISEMENTS Ca«h with Order The columns under this beading are re- served for advertisements of Stock tor Sale, Stock Wanted. Help Wanted. Situ- ations Wanted or other Wants; also of Greenhouses. LAnd. Second-Hand Mate- rials, etc.. For Sale or Rent Our charge Is 10 ct». per line (7 words to the line), set solid, without display. Display advertisements In these col- umns 16 cents per line; count 14 lines to the Inch. No advertisement taken for less than 60 cents (35 words), except Situations Wanted. [If replies to Help Wanted, Situations Wanted, or other advertisements are to be addressed care of this office, add 10 cents to cover expense of forwarding.] STOCKFORSALE^ ROSES, Bride and Bridt-smald. from 3-Id. pots, $40 I'fi- 1.000. Dean & Co.. Uttle SllTcr, N. J. IH>SES — 4.000 Kalserin. 2-in. ; good and healthy, $18 per l.onn. C. &. O, L. ronnot-k. Lansdnwno. Pa. KOSES— 500 American Beauty, 8c.; 1.600 Bride, 3V-C.; 1.^^U0 Bridesmaid, 3M:C. ; for quick sales, from 4-in. pots. No. 1. clean, healthy Block. (-•ash with order. A. P. Smith. Madison, N. J. ROSES— Bride. Bridesmaid. Ivory, 3-In. pots, nice, stronK, clean plants. $4 per 100; $35 per 1.000. Calla hulbs, 2-lii. and nver; home-grown, $6_per 100. John Schafer. Baliston Spa, N._Y. SURPLUS ROSES~340 Ivory. 4 In., 5c. each; 250 Ivory, 2*^ In.. 3c. each. Fine, thrifty stork, Dracaena Iiidivtsa. 5 in.. 20c. eacli; 2 in., $2 per 100. Wm. B. Sands. Lake Roland. Md. GERANIUMS. 3i;^-In. pots, in bloom; L. Soleil (like Nutt). double and single white; double lig;ht pink, dmiliie siilmon. Also cannas and fuchsias. All %A per 100. W. G. Kroeber. 355 North St.. New Bedford. Mass. W4NTED TO BUY Boston Ferns in quantity, 3-inch or 4-iDcli C. C. POLLWORTH CO. MILWAUKEE, WIS. Hun Tbo I'Miirists' Exch;irige when wiHinK- SITUATIONS WANTED SITUATION wanted by a good all around gar- dener. Write C. D.. 551 West Broadway, New York. SITUATION wanted by single, Al grower, roses, earna tlons ; take charge 60.000 ft. of glass. Address Florist, care Crane, 201 East 26th St.. N. Y. WANTED — Situation as working foreman, where carnations are grown principally; married, no children; references. Address A. B., Scarsdale. N. Y. YOUNG German, married, with best references, wants position as private gardener -In all branches. Address P., Bos 163. Shelter Island Heights. L. I.. N. Y. POSITION wanted by a first-class rose grower as working foreman, capable of taking full charge. Married; good references. Address, F. G.. Sprlngdale. Pa. GERMAN wishes position in greenhouses; ex- perienced in carnations, chrysanthemums and general stock ; good references. L. Geh, 150 Central Ave.. Brooklyn. N. Y. FLORIST wishes position In greenhouses; ex- perienced in carnations and palms particularly. Five years in U. S. Address Thomas Culpano- ski. IGl Prospect St.. Flatbush. Brooklyn, N. Y. LATELY arrived In U. S. ; seeks permanent po- sition; technical and practical Belgian, married. Experienced in palms, roses, carnations, orchids and landscape work. Camlsasca, 63 W. 103d St.. N. Y. ^ MAN. 34, single, wishing to gain experience in the growing of carnations and violets, will ac- cept a position with email remuneration; have done work in greenhouse. Address C. E. , caro Florists' Exchange. WANTED— Situation as private gardener; thor- oughly practical In all branches; capable of taking full charge of estate in absence of owner; married, no family: age 50. Address C. G., care Florists' Exchange. SITUATION wanted by a competent, first-class man; roses, carnations, chrysanthemums, vio- lets and bedding stock ; premium propagator ; over three years In last place; best of reference; able to take complete charge. Good wages and nermanent place wanted. Address C P care Florists' Exchange. SITUATION wanted by German florist, 40 years of age. competent all-around man; able to take charge. D 0. care Florists' Exchange. Wn It KING foreman, 42, wants position iu charge; gtwid grower of roses, carnations, chrysauiheniums, violets, etc. First-class refer- ences ; long experience ; East preferred. Ad- dress 0. H., cure Florists' Exchange. SIT! .\TION wanted in florist store; 16 years' I'XjHiience as salesman, designer, decorator, etc. Position wanted where honesty and atten- tion to business are appreciated; strictly tem- perate; tirst-class references. Address C. J., cure Florists' Exchange. SITUATION wanted by German, good grower of roses, c.iniiitions, violets, beddinc stock, etc.; also maker-up; long practical experience In work and m,inagement; quick, steady and can be de- pended upon. South of New York preferred. Address C. K.. care Florists' Exchange. _^JIELP^yVANTI^_^ WANTED — Single German florist and gardener; honest and industrious: full charge 3,500 ft. glass. Dysinger, Albion. Mich. WANTED — Two assistant rose growers for .large commercial place; must have experience. The Passer Co.. Eugjld Ave., Cleveland, O. W.\,NTED. at once, young unmarried man of some experience in general greenhouse work; German preferred; state exi)eiirnce and wages. Address C. Ii.. care Florists' ICxcbangi'. WANTED at once, a working foreman for green- houses, roses, carnations and general stock. State wages expected and give references, H. H. Thompson, No. 10 Pike St.. Canonsburg. Pa, WANTP^D— At once, working foreman, (siLfele) to take entire charge 26.OIH) feet roses and carnations : ten miles from Boston. State wages expected, and give reference. J. W. Howard, 33u Broadway, SomervlUe, Mass. WANTED — Thoroughly experienced rose grower to take entire charge rcse section and be re- sponsible fur results. Must furnish Al ref- erences. State salary wanted, llie Glasser Co., Euclid Ave., Cleveland, O. SALESMAN wanted to solicit orders for fine nursery stock ; gardeners and others who have some knowledge of the business; steady employment and good pay. Address P. A. Keene. 1 Madlsou Ave., New York. WANTED, young married man as assistunt. with experience in ruses and carnations; 3 rooms, fuel and $40 per mouth; wife to hoard one man. (No family, Protestant.) Address Unuway Greeiiliouwes. Bnton'. N. J. WANTED. AT ONCE, GOOD ROSE AND CAR- NATION GROWER; ALSO A GOOD MAN FUIt VIOLETS AND GENERAL STOCK. AD- DRESS, WITH REFERENCES. A. J, SMITH, CENTRAL NURSERY CO., KALAMAZOO, MICH. ' |Af A M T P r\ ^"*^ practical men WW r^ mm I K ^# for a Knae Growing eBtabllshment. Must be capable and willing to take turns at packing the flowers for market. Good wages and permanent employment for the right men —Apply with references to D. A., care floeistb" Exchange. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. BUSINESS FOR SALE — 3 greenhouses, 16x80, at about the cost of the glass; established trade. In a good factory town; no competition. Chance of a life- time. Not able to work. Jas. R. Johnston, Dunkirk. Ind. FOR SALE — About 6 acres of ground, 7-room house, large barn, windmill, 4 greenhouses, 183^x70, 181^x90, 14x90. 13x90, water and steam heat. All built last 5 years. Al.so ;J5 acns of fine ground, adjoining I'inelawn Cemetery. Ad- dress Box 65, Farming-dale, L. L, N. Y. FOR SALE — The land and three greenhoust-s 18x100, two greenhouses 10x100, one green- house 12x90 and olhce 12x16; two houses only two years old; all glazed with 16x24 glass; paved street from greenhouse to BuCfalo; land aloue cost us $2,500; will sell everything for $2,750; $500 cash, balance to suit purchaser. John Pult Estate, North Touawanda, N. Y, GREEN HOI^SES for sale. Owing to entire change of business we offer for sale our nearly new, up-to-date, first-class greenhouse plant, con- sisting of three greenhouses 25x100, 21x120 and 21x,'>0, all connected to boiler house 24x28, with one 20-hp. Hodge boiler, and one 50-lnch 9-sectlon Richmond boiler, either boiler of sufficient ca- pacity to heat the entire plant, and been used two seasons; all fitted up in first-class order for growing cucumbers. Will sell as it is, or with- out the land, to be taken down and removed. For particulars apply to W. H. Tarbox & Son. Fryeburg. Maine. FOR SALE PLANT, 18.000 FT. GLASS. 40.1100 C.\RN.\TII )NS IN FIKLD, S.OC-GALJ.ON STORAGE" T\NKS W.ATER HfUT. ALL IX I. ( >. ,h I ( INDITION. aiTU^ .\TED NEAR rHEEK CITIES IN A SJl \LL TllWN ALSO IJWErj.lNO Hi iFSI; of seven i;i )( IMS \nd' BATH. WITH ALL M(il'l;l;N i dN\ KNIENCFS FOR FURTHER PAKTICII.AES AMlRKSS, E. WOODFALL. GLEN BUKNIE. MD. FOR RENT 11,000 teet ot glass, 36 miles [rom New York, aU stocked with carnations, chrysanthemums and bedding plants; also store In town nearby. Goodwholesale and retail trade. Terms. $750.00 cash and $65.00 per month rent. Possession given at once. Owner cannot attend to it. Address, B.L., care Florists' Exchange. A CHANCE IN A LIFETIME GREENHOUSE at entrance to Flushing Cemetery. No Competi- tion ! A good living for young man not afraid of worlj. For particulars apply to WILLIAM T. JAMES Supt. Flushing Cemetery 120 JAMAICA AVE., FLUSHING, N. Y. Menflnn T!ie Florists' KxphaiiL'e when writing. \yAXTED— TO RUN A PLACE OF NOT LESS THAN 1!'..000 FEET ON SHARES; PRESENT CONTRArT EXI'IRES SEPTEMBER 1. Ad- drfss C. M.. care Florists' Exchange. ^WT ANTED TO BUY greenhouses to be torn down, Mentlor price when writing. Address X. Y,, care Florists' Exchange SECOND-HAND BOILBltS— Several Lord & Burnham New Style Boilers, almost new; also Hltchlngs and Weathered, complete In ev- ery way and tested before leaving shop. 100 boxes 12x18 double-thick American glass, elean, and free from defects, securely packed In new glass boxes, William H. Lutton, West Side Ave. Depot, Jersey City. N. J. Here Is a Snap in GREENHOUSE GLASS I 0 boxes 16x24 donbli' thick A. direct from fac- tory, never been opened. The lot $3.40 per box, on board of cars. CHAS. SUHR, Florist 455 Hudson Ave. Rochester, N.Y. Mentlnn The Florists' Exchange when writing. PI I U PQ Bider - Ericsson. Second - band, from rumro $40.00 up; all repairs; other makes; new : cheap. Rnil CR^l Kew and second-hand. 1 second-hand DUILLnO steam: first-class condition; will heat 1000 eq.ft, glass, at $35.00. I second-hand No. 17 Hitchlngs boiler, flret-claes. $76.00. pipe Good serviceable second - hand, with I irt Threads; 2-ln.. 7 cts.; l^^-ln.. bH eta.; IM-ln.. 3Mcts.: 1-in.. Sets.; 2]4 in..I0ct8.; 3 in., Ucts.; 4 in., IttotB.; 4 iu. cast iron, I2cta. New 2-ln. Standard, full lengths, with conpUngs, ^H cts. ft. Old and new fittings and valves. STOCKS and DIES lv:x^^?^l-^t'fX:. Mn.plpe. »3.00. No. 2 Threads, IJiln., IW-ln. 2-ln. pipe, $4.00. PIPF PIITTFR? New Saunders Pattern. No. 1 nrt liUIICno cuts «-ln.-l-ln. pipe, $1.00. No. 2 cuts Mn.-2-in. pipe. $1.30. STILLSON WRENCHES rn72iin'%"ipe^&%^: 24-ln. grips !.4-ln.-2i« in. pipe. $2.40; 3e-ln., Krips «-ln.-3^-ln.pipe.»4.76. . Ki'P" PIPE VISES fn^pipeVoo!"''^'"''^''^"^-"'-' liARnFN HflSF ''*''• 'l-'n- BuaranteedlOO-lbs. UHRUCn nUOt pressure. 1% cts. per ft; «-ln not guaranteed, 4?i cts. per ft. ' HOT-BED .liSH S,°*/ cypress, S-ft.ie ft.. from 7 .,^ o™"'"' "P; s\!LZei. complete, from »l.eo np. Second-hand, as good as new complete, at »1.26 and $1.00 each. RADIATORS I'e'r'pipe" ^""^ "' ""''• " •='"' 121 AGG ?*'' American, 60 sq. ft. to the ULIIUU >>°^' lll^l^. Single, at $1.70; 10x12- "^ 12ll2. B. Double, at $2.40- 12x14- 12xl8.12l20-14il4-14ll8-14l20-l6ll6-ieil8. B Dou- ble, at $2.60; 16x20. B, Double, at $2.80; 16x24 B double, $2.95. Old 10x12 single. %\ 40. Get our prices on New Gulf Cypress Build- Ingr Material, Ventilatiug ApparatDs, on White Lead, Pntty, Paint, Points, etc. M ETROPOLITAN ATERIAI- CO. 1398-1408 Metropolitan Avenue, BRQOKLYN, N.Y. Uentloo the Florlsta' Bxchan^* wbeo wrlttoK. FORT SMITH. KAN.— One enter- prise here that is developing rapidly is the florist's business of J. F. Johnson & Co. Mr. Johnson, who Is a well- known electrician, started In a modest way three years ago. Now, when im- provements under way are completed, he will have five greenhouses — two large ones with 2,500 square feet of glass each, one with 1,600 feet, and one with 1,200 feet, and the fifth a smaller house. A 40-horse power boiler is be- ing installed, and will heat all the greenhouses as well as Mr. Johnson's home. Natural gas will be used. Al- together, the equipment is thoroughly up-to-date. George T. Duey, an ex- perienced fiorist who came here some time ago from Chicago is in charge of the establishment. Messrs. Johnson & Co., have fur- nished about 1,500 plants for tho floral decoration of Electric Park. BALTIMORE.— Mrs. Otto Schuler is making improvements at her flower store. A new front and new windows will be put in and the floor lowered. Dear Mr. Beaulleu:— Many thanks for the cata- logue enclosed In your letter of the 7tb instant. I want also to express my heartiest thanks for the Pansy Seeds you sent me last Summer. I have grown from them some of the most magnificent pansies I ever saw In my life. I am more than pleased with the seeds I have had from you. and wish you would wend me at once, by United States Express, two pounds of your Hardy White Onion Seed. Bend bill and I will remit upon receipt. With best wishes for your welfare, and hoping that you may have the success yon deserve In your efforts to introduce high class varieties of flowers and vegetables, I am. Very truly yours, EDW. A. MOSELEY. Sec'y Interstate Commerce Commission. V^liel?' HENRI BEAULIEU, '"^^-A?"-- Mention the Florlsta' Bxcbaoge when writing. JARDINIERE FERNS SKEDLINGS Good, strong, healthy stock. In variety only. Now ready for pottl..g. [Two or more plants In each clUDip). Price. $1.50 per 100 clumps, by mall. *10.00 per 1000, f. o. b., express. PANSY S£ED New Crop. $1.00 per packet; $1.00 per oz. ; $12.00 per \i lb. Cash with order, please. C. SOLTAU, 1 99 Grant Ave., Jersey City, N.J. Mentlnn The Florists' Bicbange when writing. FOR SALE Greenhouse Haterial and Hot-bed Sash, nylled of Louisiana Cypress. Try V. E. Reich's Oxford Putty; specially made tor Oreenhouse and Hot*bed Sash. V. E. REICH 1429 Melropolllan Avenue, BROOKLYN, N. Y. Mpntlog the Floiiiti* HrchBDgc when writlpg. LEGAL NOTICE The Annual Meeting of the Stock- holders ot the New York Market Florists' Association will be held at the office of the Corporation, In the CJounty of New York, Eoom 804, 257 Broadway, on Monday, July 17, 1905, at 12 o'clock noon, tor the election of a Board ot Directors and such other business as may properly come before said meeting. PETER F. DALY, Secretary ^'Absolutely Safe aad Reliable Ask your friends." TANKS AND TOWERS Built by other people are side issues. They are our main business. That is why we build as many or more than all our competitors com° bined. W. E. CALDWELL CO., Louisville, Ky. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Jnljr IB, 1906 The Plorists' Exchange 61 LIST OF ADVERTISERS Allen J K 71 Anderson & Chrlsten- seu 62 Aschmauu G 63 Andorra Nurserlos ...56 Bader J 62 Baker W J 72 t-arrows H U & Son.. 83 Uuur Floral Co 66 Hay State Nurs 56 I'ayeradorfer H & Co. 76 Keacb J E 68 llL-auhf u H (in Beuveu E A 78 Beckert W C 54 BeldinK Oeo S 69 Bernheimer E 73 Bernlng H G 72 Berger H H & C and Society Doings 67 Cryptomeria Japonica in Japan (IIlus.) 5( K.\liil)its at Newport Show (IIlus.). 67 Firms Wilo Are Building 61 Fordhook Farm of W. Atlee Bur- pee & Co 66 Forestry, Encouraging 65 Greenhouse Building Firms. Con.TOli- dation of 64 Market, Review of the 61 News of The Week in Brief 64 Nursery Department 57 OBITUARY: Louis Siebrecht. Mnie. Lemoine, David S. Grimes 65 Question Box 62 Readers' Views, Our ^65 Reflections on Current Topics 65 Retail Florist, For the 66 Roses 58 Rose, Baby Rambler 59 Rose Growing 56 Seed Trade Report ^55 Rose, Jessie Billings, How Raised.. 65 Supplement, Magnolia acuminata 64 Sweet Peas, A Field of (IIlus.) 66 S. A. F. O. H. Notes 64 Toad, The Useful 64 TRADE NOTES: Boston. Buffalo. New York, Phila- delphia. Pittsburg 6S Cromwell Conn., Milwaukee 70 Cincinnati, San Francisco ... 71 •-'hicago 72 Indianapolis, Newport, R. I..! .. .. . 73 St. Louis '74 Week's Work, The 6'' a, col. 1; b, col. 2; c. col, 3; d, col. 4. -\butilon 76 -Vgeratum 70 .\UiTnauthera ..69-70-76 .Mjssum "70 .Vraucarla 63 .\sparagus 53-5e-62-G.'!.63-70-76 Asters 62-76 Azaleas 56 Bedding Plants ....83b Begonias 56-63-69 Bi>.\wotid 56 Bulbs 53-64-55 Calceolaria 54 Callas 56 Cannas 56-70 Capsicum 62 Carnations ..53.5S-62-63c Chrysantbeniunis 68-59-69-70 Cineraria 54-70 Clematis 66c-76 Coleus 62-69-70-76C Conifers 56c Crotons 68 C'.vcas 55 Cyclamen 55b-70 Cryptomeria 62 Cuphea 62 Cut Flowers ...71-72-73 Cyclamen 55 Dahlias 54 Iiaisics 54 Decorative Plants 58b-62-63 Dielytra 56 Dracaena 56-62 Kuonymus 76c Evergreens 53-56 Ferns 66-62-63-69 P^icus 62 Freesia 54-55d Fruits 56 Fuchsias 69 Geraniums . .56-02-69-70 Gladioli 64-55 Hyachiths 64-55-70 Hydrangeas 53-66 tpomoea 76 Ivy 69 Lantana 70 r.llacs 66 l.illes 53-54-65-56 Slignonette 54 M.vosotis 54 Narcissus 64e-65 Xursery Stock 56 Orchids 63 Palms 56-58-62 Pandanus 62-63 Pansy 54-65-68-61-70 Passiflora 76 Peonies 53-56 Primula 54-62-69-70 Privet 68 Ithododendrons 58 Kuses o5d-n0-5S-59-G2-63-69-70 ^"alvla 62-70-78 Seeds 53-54-55-56 ^.'"■■"''s 58 5";lla.t 62-03-69-70 apiraea 56c Stevia 76 Stocks .".54 Stokesia J7g Swa insona 70-76 ■'/fes, •,■ 56 Vegetables 68-70 Verbenas 89-70 ^'inca 56 Vines and Climbers. . .68 "loleta 62-89 MISCELLANEOUS. .Announcements . . .74-76 Eollers 60-74-75-76 Boxes 73 Collections '.'..'.7Z Decorative Greenery _ , 72-73 "cslgns 72-73-76 Engravings 58 Fertilizers 70-73 I'ittlngs 75 Florists' Letters 73 Florists* Supplies 56-71-72-73-74-76 Flower Pots. Tubs. „,<^tc 70-74 "lass 60-74-7S Glazing Points ....60-74 G'honse Bldg ..74-75-76 Gutters 74-76 Hall Insurance 7fi Hose 80 Immortelles 73 Insecticide 8S-70-76 Lawn Mower 74 L'lmber 60-75-76 .Mastica 74 Moss and Peat .... !!73 Mushroom Spawn 54 Newspaper 70 Paints and Paint Sup- Plies 80-75 Pipe. Joints. Valves 60-75 Pimps 60 P°"y 60-75 Ribbons 73 Sash 60-75-76 Stakes anil Supports 55-58-70 Tools and Implements 60-75 Ventilators . .60-7-l-7.'>-76 Wants 56-60 Water Tower 60 Wire 73 Wire Clip 73 Wired Tootbplcks 72 SMITH'S CHRYSANTHEMUM MANUAL A Book That Eirery Grower Should Possess PRICE 25 CENTS A.T. DELAMAREPTG. ANDPUB.CO.Ltd. 2-8 Duane Street, NEW TORK ^ REVIEW OF THE MARKET '"" NEW YORK.— The extrcmo warm weather has aecmiiiKly knui:ked out what little husiiic'ss there was, and the cut llower trade is almost at a standstill. \Vhlle the supplies of roses and carna- tions have diminished slightly there are still a great many more coming in than the demand warrants, and a general sac- rifice in prices is the rule every day be- fore clearances can be effected. Sweet peas have been a complete glut for a tew days, and job lots have been cleared out at as low as 20c. per 100 bunches. Liilies are plentiful, and values have run anywhere from two to five cents each. Some fine gladioli, from outdoors, are comin? in, but they are hard to move at the quoted prices. Indoor grown stocks have disappeared, and their place is be- ing filled by the outdoor crop; these are much smaller spikes, however, and bring but a few cents per bunch. Lily of the valley is over-plentiful and much of it goes begging at BOc. per 100. Not so many common garden flowers are in the market as was the case last week, and it is just as well, there being such a poor demand for even the best of stock. CHICAGO.— Trade conditions the past week have not been as favorable as is usual at this season. Business has now reached its Summer level. There is an oversupply of nearly all classes of stock, but in nearly every instance the quality is such that if the growers would throw the flowers on the rubbish heap it would be better for all concerned. As it is now, considerable quantities of good stock have to be sacrificed with inferior grades. The supply of American Beauty is not much in excess of the demand, and some poor flowers are reaching the market. Good shipping stock commands fairly remunerative prices, selling at from $2.50 to $4 per dozen. Bride and Bridesmaid, of good quality, are not overabundant; large supplies of inferior grades are be- iuET shipped in every day, and these are clogging the market, it being hard to move them at any figure. Mildew is also very apparent on many of the consisn- ments. Meteor are seen in .small num- bers, but not of very good quality. Golden Gate, if good, bring the same price as Bride and Bridesmaid. Liberty, in several places, is coming in in good Shane, selling at from $3 to $12 per hun- dred. The supply of Kaiserin Augusta Victoria has diminished: the flowers bring $2 to $8 per hundred. Carnations are showing the effects of the continued forcing, some very inferior flowers being noticed, which sell at any price the wholesaler can get for them. Where the quality is good. $1 to $2 per hundred is obtained. Sweet peas are now seen in large num- bers: the quality has deteriorated; prices range from 10c. to 35c. per hundred. Lilies, especially auratum, are of good quality at from $1 to $1.50 per dozen. Callas bring 75c. to $1. Gladiolus are seen in considerable quantities: they sell at $2 to $6. Dahlias have put in an ap- pearance, bringing from $2 to $4. Early asters are also in, the market: the qual- ity is poor, so much so that prices are not quotable. R. J. ST. LOUIS.— Summer dullness in the cut flower business has arrived. This is the 10th of July; the weather Is pleas- ant and cool, several good rains having brought on this condition. Outdoor stock is looking much better than for some time past. Some of the uptown store men report trade still very good, though it is mostly funeral work. Stock — that is. of the first grades — is not at all plen- tiful at the wholesale houses. First- class long American Beauty are ex- tremely scarce: they bring $3 per dozen; others from SOc. to $2 per dozen. Plenty of shorts are in the market. Kaiserin Augusta Victoria. Bride and Bridesmaid are much sought: when good. $5 per hundred is asked for choice: others go at 2c. to 4c. Good Liberty are also in demand. Carnations are not first class; prime white and pink are in demand at $2 per hundred: others sell at $1 to $1.50 per hundred. Sweet peas have verv short stems, but good blooms; 20c. per hun- dred is about all they bring. Gladiolus are fine at $4 per hundred. Tuberose stalks, both single and double, sell well. Other outdoor stock cannot be disposed of at any price. The green market Is in a healthy condition for all demands. ST. PATRICK. NEW BEDFORD. MASS.— The past week has been a very hot one. the tem- perature hovering around 90 degrees most of the time. Cut flower trade is very poor. The supply of outdoor flowers is now quite plentiful. Some good sweet neas are coming into this market, and there are lots of .asters, stocks, etc.. to ''ut from. Carnation blooms are ^'ery poor and ahout on their last legs. Crim- son Rambler roses are now in full bloom around here and make a* most beautiful display. Most of the florists are now closing at r. n. m. during the hot months of Sum- mer. Woodhouse had a good church dec- oration for a wedding last week; he used large quantities of syringa. which was very effective. HOUTICO. INDIANAPOLIS.— Business has been dull during the past week; all lines of trade, together with funeral work, seem te have reached the Summer ebb. The limited variety of stock Is generally of good quality and sufficient quantity. Sxtra flno Ija France, Souvenir du Presi- dent Carnot and Kaiserin Augusta Vic- toria roses are to be had in the market at present. The tirst two sell at $S a hundred, the last at $5 to $C. Mme. Abel Chatenay continues a satisfactory Summer rose, at $6 a hundred for select stock. New crop Bride and Bridesmaid are to be had at $4 per hundred, medium stock. Carnations, fancy and medium grades, are being cut by a very few growers; $1.50 to $2 per hundred Is the customary Summer price. Sweet peas seem to be putting forth new life, as the best ones of the season are now coming into market: 20c. iier hundred Is the wholesale price. Home grown lily of the valley sells at $4 a hundred. Quantities of Shasta daisies are whole- saled at 50c. a hundred. Asters may now be bought In hundred lots; $1.50 to $2 is asked for them. Tomllnson Hall Market business has been very fair during the past week. I B. CHANGES IN BUSINESS. SEYMOUR, CONN.— Mrs. W. L. Smith has purchased the greenhouse plant of Charles Doll and will operate same in MT. VERNON. lA.— Adair Cowan has secured a half interest in the green- house plant of C. S. Meek. The size of the establishment is to be doubled. WARREN. O.— William Gerke. who re- cently purchased a business at Girard, is now removing his houses from Elm street to Washington avenue, that place, where he has a much better location for the business. He will also enlarge his houses, future DALLAS. TEXAS.— E. H. R. Green. son of Mrs, Hetty Green, is to become a practical floriculturist. The announce- ment has been made of an important purchase of Dallas county real estate by Mr. Green for the purpose. The price paid for the land was $250 per acre. Mr. Green has informed Dallas that It is his intention to make the place his permanent home. The flower farm en- terprise will be chartered with a capital stock of $250,000, practically all to be owned by Mr. Green. FIRMS WHO ARE BUILDING DOYLESTOWN. P.-V.— Stock ton & Howe are building a new greenhouse. TRENTON. N. J.— Carlman Ribsam will build three new greenhouses at 552. 554 East State street. BARABOO. WIS— William Peck has completed another greenhouse. 11x47 feet. He expects to make other improvements on his plant. AURORA. ILL.— The Aurora Green- house Company is building two new greenhouses, each about 300 feet in length, to meet an increasing business. PORTLAND, IND.— Frank & Son are busy building. A pit 2S feet wide. 58 feet long and 12 feet deep has been com- pleted. Two houses, each 308 feet in length, will be constructed. ATHOL. MASS.— George W. Suther- land is planning to build two additional greenhouses on South Main street. They will be n by 25 feet and 22 by 100 feet, respectively. The smaller one will be util- ized as a palm -house, and the larger for carnations. Mr. Sutherland has recently bought a new boiler to be used in oper- ating the fertilizer pump. BUSINESS DimCULTIES. CINCINNATI. O. — Frank Huntsman has filed a petition in bankruptcy. The debts amount to $2,350. ROME, N. T.— The greenhouses of C. B. Humphrey are to be sold. Mr. Humphrey, on account of his health, will locate in California, where he spent the past four winters. He hag invested in real estate there. L^TOUR BOOKLET ALL APHIS 10 CENTS H. A. STOOTHOFF CO. 116 West St., New York City I 62 The Plorists' Exchange 1\TARIE LOUISE, clean and healthy In every "•^ parUcular. 3 in pote. $5.00 per 100; MS. 00 per 1000. Cash with order. WM.J. CHINNICK, Trenton, N. J. Mention the Florlef Eichange when wrttlDg. 150,000 Field-GrovD CARNATIONS We are now booking orders for same. S. J. REUTER, Westerly, R. I. McDtlop the Floiiwta' Bichaoge when writing Famous Hudson River Grown VIOLETS Marie Louise, 2^ in. pots, strong, healthy stock, $3.00 per 100 ; $25.00 per 1000. SCHAEFERS, i"c., Newburgh-on-Hudson, N.Y. Mention The Florists' Exchanee when writing. Strong plants, February and March etruck free from disease. Your money cheerfully re- funded If not satisfactory. $2.00 per 100; $16.00 per 1000. Cash with order. C. LAWRITZEN, Rhinebeck-on-Hudson, N.Y. Mention The Florlata' Exchange when writing. Marie Louise Violets Nice plants from Boil, clean and thrift.v, ^2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. Satis- faction guaranteed. Cash with order. 0. H. House, Babylon, L. I., N.Y. Mention The FlnrlBts' Exchange when writing. VIOLETS 2000 Lady Campbell, 2]/^ in. pots, good healthy stock, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. WM. SWAYNE, 6tx226, Kennett Square, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. isparagas Plomosus Nanns Extra fine plants In 3 In. pots. This stock was raised from greenhouse-giown seed sown last July. The plants are stronp; and making vigor- ous growth. $6.(10 per 100. Ca^h please. 75,uOO Holly Ferns, AspUUum, Pterls Cretica Albo., etc., ready In September. R. G. HANFORD. Norwalk, Conn. U^ntloo thd ITlorlata' Bxcbance wb«n writlnc. josEPiTnEACocir''^ PA. Gro'wer of KENTIA BELiyiOREANA AND KENTIA FORSTERIANA Mention the riorlBti* Bxchange when writing. Decorative Plants Latania liorbonlca, 3 in. pots, 96.00; 4 In,, $16.00; & In., $26.00; 6ln., $50.00 per 100; 7 in. and 8 In.. $1.00 and $1.60 each; large plants from f 2.60 up. KentlaForsterlanaand Beliuoreana, from 2H» in. pots, $7.00 per 100; 3 in. pots, $12.00; 4 in. pots, 925.00; 6 in. pote, $50.00; 6 In. pots, $15.00 per doz.; from 7in. pots and upward, at $1.76 to $35.00 each. Areca Lutegcens, 4 In., $20.00; 5 in, $60.00 per 100; Bin,, $1.00 each. Larger plants, from $1.50 up. Pandauns UtllU. 6 In. pots, 50c. Draciena Indlvlsa.6in. pots, $15.00 per 100. Phoenix Re- olinata,51n. pots, $35.00 per 100; $4.60 per doz.; 6 In. pots, $9.00 perdoz. Larger plants from $1.00 up. Phoenix Canarlensis, fine specimens, from 93.00 to $S6.00each. Plants in fine condition. JOHN BADER Trov Hill, Allegheny City, Pa. Mention The Florlsta' Exchange when writing. Timme's Timely Teachings. Calceolarias. From the middle to the end of July Is the proper time to start the seeds of Calceolaria hybrida Its culture requires the fiiU care of the g;ardener and the strictest attention to details, but thesii gems of the conservatory are worth all the extra labor and watchfulness called out in their raising. As a house or living- room plant the herbaceous calceolaria is a complete failure; nevertheless, no gar- dener doing a plant business should bo without some calceolarias in his collec- tion. Less trouble from damping off is exjierienced with plants raised from home sa\'cd seeds, but I have found them to be very shy seed bearers; plants with pure yellow flowers being the ones most willing to produce a small quantity of seed. Til ere is very little choice as to method of culture. I will give my way of starting- the seeds and first care of plants. Well-drained earthenware seed pans are filled wnth a very sandy mixtuie of turfy loam and partly decayed leaf mould. After a good watering down of the soil the seeds are thinly scattered on the sur- face. This requires some care, since the grains are very small. "With a smooth piece of board the seeds are pressed gently into the surface of the soil, and the pans covered with panes of glass. The best place now for these seed pans is a cold frame, with loosely fitting sashes. I employ an additional covering of boards until the little plants show above ground, when the full light, must be admitted, but no sunshine. All Summer a shading, heavy at first, lighter toward Fall, must be provided for young calceolarias, as also an atmosphere moderately charged with moisture, as far as this can be done under the open sashes of a frame. Air, fresh air. at all times is one of the chief essentials to the welfare of calceolarias. At the same time it must be borne in mind that the least exposure to rough wrather or high and dry winds is certain and swift death to the over-fragile young si^edlings. .\s soon ns they afford a hold to thumb and finger, a pricking off into other pans or flats is in order, and after they have mnde four or six leaves a potting off into small pots takes place. As they now at- tain size, needing a shift into larger pots every now and thon, the richness HSPflBHGDS SPIEIIIIEQI 2 in.. SI. 26 per 100. I'er 100. CRYPTOMERIA J APONICA, 2 in $3.00 4in 10.00 CUPHEA (Cigar Plant), 2in 1.26 E. I. RAWLINCS, Quakertown, Pa. Mention The Florlsta' Exchange when writing. 300 well established 4 in. i'iersoni, 20c. 200 BostoUB, 4 in., 15c., ready to sbUt. CARNATION PIANTS ^Spe/m" •"•"'*■ Cash, or O. O. D. BENJ. CONNELL. West Grove, Pa. Mention the FlnrintB' Exphange when writing. BOSTON FERNS Palmsy Dracaenas Geraniums, Coleus and general bedding stock in large quantities. Write for prices. Cash or references. L.H.FOSTERESTATE.SeDorchesfer.Mass. Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing. Asparagus Plumosus 2% inch pots, $2.50 per 100. •i'Y inch pots, $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. J. S. BLOOM, Riegelsville, Pa. Mention The FlorlatB' Exchange when writing. C. R. HILLS, Grand Rapids, Mich. I.A DETROIT, extra fine stock, while they last. 8 In., $6.00 per 100. CHATKNAY, PERLE and SUNRISE, 3 In.. $5.00 per 100. SSflLAX, nice bushy plants, fine stock, 2,V In., 11.60 per 100; $12.60 per 1000. CHRISTMAS PEPPERS, 2 'i In. $2.00 per 100 $17.50 per 1000. PRIUULAS, about August 1. All varieties, 2>i in., $2.00 per 100. ASTER PLANTS all sold; order earllernext year. If it Comes from HILLS, it's All Right Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. of the compost for every shift should be slightly increased, until at the end of the season a potting mixture, coarse and unsifted, yet porous and mellow, contain- ing fully one-fourth of well-decayed ma- nure, is used. Provision for an abund- ance of well-working drainage should be made in potting calceolarias — enough to render over- watering almost impossible. As long as it can be done with safety the plants remain out of doors, well pro- tected from frosts. Freeslas. Among the first arrivals in bulbs are the freesias. The^'- are now here, and the sooner thev are planted the finer and the more price- worthy will be their blooms next Winter. Some growers have an idea that any time this Fall is early enough for the planting of the freesia bulbs, and that any old soil and any kind of shallow fliits. two or three inches deep, will do. But all this is wrong, and will not lend impetus to the production of a superior article, and thereby the clearing of a handsome profit and the gaining of a reputation as a good grower. Koliody can raise fii'st-clas.s freesias in shallow flats, or as a between ciop in and among chrysanthemums, car- nations or sweet peas, as is so often at- tempted by heedless growers. The out- come invariably is a lot of poor flowers on very short stems. It is not this "stuff" that makes freesias worth grow- ing, but while the small retailer who handles only a few hundred freesias may be excused for doing the work in this manner, the growing of freesias on a large scale should be governed by thor- oughness of methods, excluding all half measures of the good-enough order. The selection of unusually large corms is not of so great an importance as early planting, the choice of a light, sunny bench for this culture and the careful preparation of the soil, which should be of a friable, porous nature. Three parts of a .well broken up sandy sod soil to one part of old manure — more of the latter if it can be had in a clean, earth- like condition — all thoroughly inter- mixed, makes a good compost for free- sias. which will be all the better of a little air-slaked lime or gypsum (land plaster) has been added. The corms may be planted in rows from five to six inches apart across the bench and spaced at two or three inches in the row; or they may be planted in hills, half a dozen or more in a hill, and these clusters forming regular rows lengthwise and across the bench. This latter plan will afford a greater con- venience in the stringing of the bed or in the adjustment of hoop supports, as also in the picking of the flowers. In stocking the bed. press the corms into the loose soil down to within an inch of the surface. a.nd now, after evening the soil, give the bench a good watering clear through and never let it dry out there- after. The night temperature for freesias in Vi'inter ought not to be higher than BO degrees and can be as low as 40; but those grown very cool will come into bloom much later than freesias gi'own in a rose-house temperature, and the crop of new bulbs will not be as satis- fnetory as that from n bed in a warmer bouse, nor will the bulbs ripen out as fast or as unlforrhly even. A harvest of blooms from freesias for Christmas mnst not be expected, no matter how early they are planted, but they axe good enough property after the holidays. Asters. Keep the asters in the field free of weeds and the soil loose and open by frequent hoeing. Tlie first buds, now forming, should be nipped off. This will result in a greater percentage of first- grade flowers, on long stems, when the plants come into full bearing. Until this first center bud appears, not much water- ing through the hose will be necessary and should not be applied unless the first riart of the season proves uncommonly dry. But as soon as the buds begin to form and right along through the entire [licking season great quantities of water are needed for the bringing forth of large and perfectly formed flowors. such as alone will make the giowing of asti^-s prnfitalile. It is unwise to figtiro on suffi- cient rainy spells for that season of the year. nnaray:uH PIuiiiobub Nanus, good stocky plants, from 2' i-in. pots, ready for a shift, $3.60 per 100: $30.00 per 1000. Cil>otiuni Srhiedei. We have a larce stock of this magnificent tree fern in 3-in. pots. A GOOD INVESTMENT. $30.00 per 100: $275.00 per 1000 500 at 1000 rate. , '''Kr' SHORT HILLS, N.J. Mention The Florists' Exchnnge when writtng. Joly 15, 1905 The Plorists' Exchange 63 Sow Bugs on Rose Bench. (13) Please tell me If there is any Insecticide or anything else that will destroy sow bugs on a rose bench. N. Y. W. W. H. — Hammond's Slug Shot Is considered the best remedy fur these pests. Rooting Chrysanthemum Cuttings. (15) Which do you consider the best way to root chrysanthemum cuttings, now and later? 1 had a fine batch in a frame under a north wall; they stood up fine for twelve days, then rotted off. They were in new sand, and could gi\'e them air, also a very fine sprin- kling twice a day. Do you think a lit- tle manure hot bed would help them? They seem to be slow in rooting. Ohio. C. S. B. —The best way to root chrysanthe- mum cuttings is in the propagating bed in the greenhouse. While they can be rooted all right in a frame under a north wall, it would be a slower proc- ess and would require better judgment as regards watering than would be necessary in the greenhouse. A gentle hot bed would make them root quicker, but at this season of the year it is quite unnecessary. Evidently the trou- le in the present case has arisen from the second sprinkling each day. Under a north wall they would receive no sunshine; consequently little syringing would be necessary. Treatment of Cycas Stems. (16) Please tell me when, how, at what time and soil to use, etc., for dormant sago palm stems. Also how many leaves do they usually put out for good sized stems? W. C. H. Texas. —Any good fresh potting soil will suit the cycas stems very well. Do not mix any manure with it, but should it be at all heavy leaf soil can be added m the proportion of one to four, with good results. The stems should be potted as soon as received. The best method is, after potting, to plunge them in a mild hotbed. A deep frame, with the sash heavily shaded, makes an ideal place for them. The sash will have to be kept raised, so as to admit plenty of air and as soon as growth gets nicely under way the pots would have to be removed to the greenhouse. The stems can also be started without any bottom heat, but they are longer in doing so. In the latter case they would, after being potted, have to be placed under a bench in the green- house, where, if kept Just moist, they will start as surely as by the other method, though not nearly so quickly. The number of leaves they throw up depends altogether upon the size of the stems; the smaller ones will send up from SIX to ten leaves, while the large ones will send up anywhere from ten upward, all depending upon the size and condition of the stems when they are potted. Manure for Roses. (17) I am short of cow manure, and It is hard to get here; but 1 have some horse manure that is three years old and well rotted. As I am to run my roses over the second year, will it do to mix the latter manure with heavy soil for roses? G. r Mich. —Do not hesitate to use the horse manure. With plenty of that material well decomposed, Just as good roses can be grown as can be obtained by the use of cow manure. Nephrolepis Barrowsii $35.00 per 100. SCOTTII FERNS lio.oo perioo. Strong ZVz inch stock, from bench. See display advt. in issue of May 13. mii.iiBBoi»mioii WHITMAN, MASS. Uentian Ui» FlorliU' Bxeliaiwe when wrltliv. BEGONIA Glolre de Lorraine, 3 in. pots, strong jiliints, ready for 4 in. pots, 115.00 per 100; 3 in. pots, strong plants, cut back twice, ready for 5 in. pots, $35.00 per 100. Begoula " Turnford Hall," very strong, 4 in. pots, $50.00 per 100. My Begonias are all propagated from leaf-cuttings; they grow bushy, and make fine, strong plants. NOW^ READY FOR DELIYCRV, P AND ANUS VEITCHII «- J~Yiccay vanegated, .4 to db m. high from top of scil, 130.00 per doz. ; 0 in. pots, $1.00 each, $13.00 per doz. ; 5 in. pots, 85 cents each, $10.00 per doz. BOSTON AND PIERSONI FERNS 8 in. pots, nice and full, $18.00 per doz. ; 10 in. pots, nice and full, $30.00 per doz. These plants, I know, will give the most critical storeman satisfaction. J A Ti"Br'^T^ir'"0 C/^TWT McHenry Avenue, Westw^ood . A. fit lli^KOwIN, CINCINNATI, OHIO Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. IliaiiGana Eioelsa From $1.50 to $3.00 each. Kentia Belmoreana, from 60c. to $6.00 each. Bedding Plants. A fine assortment. Write for prices. WM. A. BOCK, No. Cambridge, Mass. Mention The Florists' Exrhnnge when writing. ORCHIDS Arrived in splendid condition : Cattleyaftschroederaf>,C.labtata. C.Triaiii*', C. Warnerli, C< Uon^iaiia and C Gi^as. Write for prices. LAQER & HURRELL, Summit, N. J. Orchid Growers and Importers Mention The Florists' E?fi'h;ine;e when writing. SMILAX In any quantity and the best quality, at$J.50per JOG; $12.50 per 1000. SPRENCERI 50,000 ready to ship, all in excellent shape and a bargain, at $2.00 per too ; $15.00 per 1000. ROBUSTUS The best of all the Asparaguses and just right to ship, at $5.00 per J 00; $40.00 per JOOO. PLUMOSUS A little small but in good shape to go ahead, at $2.50 per J 00 ; $20.00 per tOOO. DEFLEXUS A promising new sort and worth a trial; $5.00 per J 00. ALBERT M.HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. The Green Goods Man VJ. KEIR Pikesville, Md. Asparagus, Smilax, Cocliet Roses, Fislier Carnations. ORCHIDS FLORISTS' ORCHIDS Largest Importers, Exporters, Growers and Hybridizers in the world. SANDER & SONS, St. Albans, England Agent, A. Dlmmock, 31 Barclay St., N. T. Oity Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. SCOTTII See my advt. in Issue. June 10. JOHN SCOTT, cfrSShl'rel Brooklyn, N.Y. Branch: E. 45th St. and Rutland Rd., Flatbush Teleplione, 1207 WllUamBbiirg. FRESH IMPORTATION OF GatlleyalnaDaeaDilSiiiaii WRITE FOR PRICES THOMAS JONES, Short Hills, N.J. Menlioii 'Jhe Florists' Exchange when wrlliiii;. BE WIDE AWAKE Fill your empty houses with something that will yield you 100 per cent, profit on your investment. CODFREY ASCHMANN'S ARAUCARIA EXCELSA will do it. "Wlien you undertake to do anything, do it RIGHT, or else don't begin." This is our srotto, adopted ten years ago, when we cf>mmenced Imjiortlng the first lot of the well-known and ao much admired Pet Plaot, AICAIJCAKIA eXCKL,SA, from Belgium. This everlasting green foliage plant .la growing more in favor by tasteful plant buyers every year. Please watch the growth of our importations In ten years: First year, 100; second, 250: third, 500; fourth, 1.000: flfth, -i.OuO; this year, 1906. Is now the tenth anniversary, with 5,000. How many next year, 1906 ? The outlook is for 7, OJO^ AH of them grown for me in Belgium under contract by an Araucaria Hpocialist. I must say for the benefit of my customers that they were never before so nice and large for the money as this year. I herewith nuote you special prices on them, for cash. JUST LOOK : 10 to 12 ins. high, 2-yr. old, 3 tiers $0.60 12 to 14 ins. high, 3 to 4 tiers 60 14 to 16 ins. high. 3-yr.. 3 to 4 tiers 75 18 to20in8..3-yr.,4 to 5 tiers 1.00 Araucaria Compacta Robusta, unusually large, very beautiful, from $1.25, $1.50, $1.75, $i.00 each. Glaaca, $1.00, $1.26, $1.50 each. Kentia ForBteriana,30to36in. hlgh,4-yr.oId, $1.00 ; 4-yr. old, 25 to 30 in. high. 75c. Belmore- ana, 4-yr. old, 25 to 30 in. high, ?1.00 each. Above are the sizes entered In the Philadelphia Customs House. Made-up plants (large one in center, 3 smaller ones around), 7 in. pots. $1.60 to $1.76 each. Ficns Elastica, Imported, 4-ln. pots, 25c.; 5-6'; In., 36C.-40C. each. Areca Lntescens, made-up plants, 3 In a pot, 5 "^2 to 6 Id. pots, 25 to 30 ins. high, 40c. to 50c. each. Adiantuui Cuneatuni 4 in. pots. 12c. (Maidenhair Fern), Cocos Weddeliana, Sin. pots, 12c. Boston Ferns, 6 in., 30c., 35c., 40c. each. Asparagas Plamostis, 2 in., 6c. All goods must travel at purchaser's risk. Please mention if pots are wanted. Cash with order, please. GODFREY ASCHMANN, 1012 ONTARIO STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA. WHOLESALE GROWER AND IMPORTER OF POT PLANTS McBtloD The riorlats' Bxcbaofe when wrltlnf. 64 The Florists' Exchange FOUNDED m 1888 A Weekly Medium ol Interchange for Florists, Nurserymen Seedsmen and the Trade in general Exclusively a Trade Paper. Entered at New York Post Office as Second Class Matter Published EVERY SATURDAY by A. T. DE lA MARE PTG. AND PUB. CO. LTD. 2, 4, 6 and 8 Duane Street, p. O. Box 1697. IMPUII VnRK Telephone 376S John. 1^ C. WW T »-» n r\ . CHICAGO OFFICE: 2361 No. 40th Ave. ILLUSTRATIONS. Electrotypes of the illustrations used In this paper can usually be supplied by the publishers. Prices on application. YEARLY SUBSCRIPTIONS. United States, Canada and Mexico, $1.00. Foreign countries In postal union, $2.60. Payable In advance. Remit by Express Money Order, draft on New York, Post Office Money Order or Registered Letter. The date on the address label Indicates when subscrip- tion expires. REGISTERED CABLE ADDRESS: Florex, New York. ADVERTISING RATES. One-half inch, 75c.; % inch, $1.00; 1 inch, $1.2B. Spe- cial positions extra. Send for Rate Card, showing dis- count of lOc, 15c., 250., or 3Bc. per inch on continuous advertising. For rates on Wants, etc., see column for Classified Advertisements. Copy must reach this office 6 p. m. Wednesday to secure Insertion in issue of following Saturday. Orders from unknown parties must be accompanied with cash or satisfactory references. News of the Week in Brief. Frank Huntsman, a Cincinnati florist, has filed a petition in bankruptcy. The irreenhou.se property of the late F. A. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn., has been purchased by his father, A. N. Pierson. George C. Gibbs, the first man to grow bulbs in Washington State, is now giving attention to the cul- tivation of roses there. Joseph Kift & Son, Philadelphia, retail florists, have filed a petition in bankruptcy; liabilities $20,- 000; assets, $3,000. On July 29, a petition will be presented to the Com- monwealth of Pennsylvania, asking for a charter for the Robert Craig Company, Philadelphia. It is reported that a son of Hetty Green, the mil- lionaire, will organize a company and embark in the business of flower growing at Dallas, Tex. E. C. LuUwig, of Alleghany. Pa., his wife and mother-in-law were safely rescued from a fire in the Hotel Colby, Chagrin Palls, Ohio, on the night of July 4. The Greenhouse Company of Jersey City, N. J., has been organized with a, capital stock of $200,000 to construct greenhouses, etc. The incorporators are all practical men. On this page will be found particulars <".oncerning the consolidation of .the leading construction firms — of Ijord & Burnham Co., Hitchings & Co., and the Pierson-Sefton Company. T. B. Boulter, the florist of Highland Park, 111., wiio was assaulted and robbed on July 2, while re- turning to his home, has succumbed to his injuries. A subscription fund is being raised for his widow and two little children. A list of the hotels in Washington, D. C, with their i-ates v/ill be found on this page. Great enthu- siasm is being manifested everywhere in the coming convention, and a record-breaking attendance is look- ed for. The Washington people are fully prepared, in every respect, and a most successful convention is anticipated. The Beatty essay contest has been ex- tended until July 20. COVENT GARDEN FLOWTIR MARKET.— We hear so much of the necessity for "waking up" that it comes as an agreeable variation to be told that in some matters we excel. That "mud-salad" market .should be picked out as an example of our superiority is still more surprising. Nevertheless, The Florists' Exchange contrasts the arrangements of our flower market with that in New York, and shows that the advantage is this time on our side of the Atlantic. — The Gardeners' Chronicle, London, England. In next week's issue we shall publish an interest- ing illustrated account of the work doing by the Bu- reau of Plant Industry at Washington on behalf of horticulture .and floriculture, written by Professor B. T. Galloway, chief of bureau. THIS WEEK'S SUPPLEMENT. Magnolia Acuminata. Among the many species of magnolias there are several noted for the difficulty of transplanting them, and the most intractable of all is the one our notes concern, the Magnolia acuminata. Because of this, it gavfe us unusual pleasure to meet with several admirable specimens about the public grounds of Washington, D. C, two years ago, one of which was such a handsome specimen that we had it photo- graphed. As will be seen, it is clothed with branches to the ground, and is in the height of vig- orous growth. As a tree of grand proportions and of handsome appearance, we think it is hardly equaled by any other magnolia, but in its flowering it is not the equal of all others. The flowers are white, and not as large as those of nearly all others. Follow- ing the flowers are the pods of seeds, which before they ripen are not unlike green pickling cucumbers, the reason, we presume, why the tree is called "cu- cumber tree." When ripe they are carmine colored, as are the pods of all magnolias, to a greater or less degree. Magnolia acuminata is one of 'the hardiest of the species. It grows along the Allegheny Mountains and extends through Pennsylvania into Ohio, farther north, we think, than any other species. The tree illustrated is an uncommonly broad-based one. As a rule, at least with those farther north, they are less broad, in comparison with height, than is the one illustrated, but wherever they are, they are always of pleasing outline. Nurserymen say that the only chance for success- ful transplanting is to prune the tree back to the main stem almost, and this accords with our own experience. Further than this, it is useless to trans- plant at any other time than in Spring in the North. They absolutely will not grow if planted in Au- tumn, and with the best of care their growing can- not be assured. A young one of about three to four feet is the best size to handle, and if it has i^een previously transplanted, it is fairly sure to grow. In the planting of grounds the Magnolia acuminata will be well placed when in some conspicuous place where nothing will hinder its full development. It is an excellent shade tree when the branches are trimmed up to permit of its use in that way, but It is one to shed its lea\'es early* in the Autumn, one of the very first of all trees to do so. JOSEPH MEEHAN. Society of American Florists and Ornamental HorticDlturists. The Beatty Essays. Attention is called to the prizes offered by Treasurer Beatty— $25, $15 and $10, for the first, second and third best esssays on "The Ideal Employer." These papers must be sent to the office of the secretary without signature, but with the name of the writer accom- panying same for the purpose of record, and should Tiot exceed 1.500 words each. The time limit within which these papers must be filed with the secretary has been extended to July 20. WM. J. STEWART. Secretary. 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass. List of Washington Hotels. •The Shorehani. F"itteenth and H. Streets, N. TV., six squares from nieetin,':r hall. Single room, one iiersnn. S2 per day: single room, two persons. $:J per day; room with bath, one person. $3 per day: room with ijalh. twn persons. $4 per day: suites, parlor, two bedrooms, with l.ath, $10 per day. .Arlington, Vermont Avenue and H. Streets., N. W., seven squares from hall; $2 per day for each person. •Hotel Manhattan. C04-606 Ninth Street, N. W., European plan, for gentlemen only. One square from hall. $1 per day upward. •St. James. Sixth and Pennsylvania Avenues. N. W., European plan; seven squares from hall; single rooms. .SI to $2.50 per day; rooms with bath. $2.50 per day; suites, with hath. $3 to $4 per day. •Colonial, Fifteenth and H. Streets. N. W., European plan: six squares from hall; single rooms $1 per day. Columbia, for gentlemen only: 1413 Pennsylvania Avenue. N. W., six squares from hall: room for one per- son. $1.50 per day; two persons. $2.50 per day. Metropolitan, Sixth and Pennsylvania Avenues. N. W. ; seven squares from hall: American plan. $2.50 to $4 per day; European plan. $1 to $.1 per day. El Reno, opposite B. & O. depot; eleven squares from hall: single, $1 per day: double $2 per day. •Hotel Johnson, Thirteenth and E Streets. N. W. ; four squares from the hall; European plan. $1 per day and up- ward: American plan, $2.50 to $4 per day. Cochran, Fourteenth and K streets. N. W. ; seven Fquares from hall: room with bath $2. room without hath $1.50 per day. National. Sixth street a-nd Pennsylvania avenue; seven .';qu.ares from hail; two in a room. American plan. $2 per day: single room. $2.50 per d.ay; European plan, single room. $1 per day up. The Fredonia. 1321-1323 H street, N. W.; five squares from hall; American plan, single room $2 per day up; European plan, single room $1 per day up; double rooms American plan $3.50 per day up; double rooms, European pl.an $1.60 per day up. Riggs House, G and Fifteenth streets, N. W.; five squares from hall; $3 per day up. New Willard, Fourteenth street and Pennsylvania ave- nue: six squares from hall; single room without bath $2.60 to $3 per day up, with bath $3.50 to $4 up per day; rooms for two persons $4 per day up without bath, from $5 per day upward with Imth: double room, with two single beds and bath. $5.50 to $6 per day up: two con- necting rooms, single rooms and bath. $7 per day up: larger and better rooms facing streets $9 to $10 per day ui). Members of the S. A. P. & O. H. will be allowed 25 per cent, reduction for those prices at the New Willard only. Engel's Hotel. New Jersey avenue and C street, N. W.; eleven squares from hall; single room $1; two in a room SI. 50; single room with Iiath $2: two in a room with bath $2.50; se^'eral beds in a room 75c. each person. Ebbitt House, F and Fourteenth streets. N. W.; five .squares from hall; single room $2.50 up. Pereard Hotel, 1204-120S B street, N. W.: three squares from hall: room $1 per day; with board. $2.50 per day. The rates of the following hotels have not been re- ceived by the committee, but will be forwarded as soon as known: Oxford. Fourteenth and New York Avenues. N. W.. five squares from the hall. Park, 1017 I Street, N. W., three squares from hall. Raleigh. Twelfth and Pennsylvania Avenue, N. .W.; four squares from hall. Hotels marked with an asterisk (•) are especially recommended by the committee. Bowling Matters. The following amounts have been offered as prizes for ladies bowling: A. Esch. $25; H. P. Miehell. $40; Spil- man & Son. $10 medal: Leo O. Niessen Company, vase; Edward S. Schmidt, bird .and cage, or bowl and goldfish .same value; P. W. Bolgiano, $10. All committees report everything in excellent shape, and all are looking forward to a record-breaking con- vention. A letter from President Vaugh,an was read at the last meeting of the Washington Florists' Club in re- gard to the private gardeners at the convention. A number of the gardeners had expressed their inten- tion of being present, while others had raised the ob- jection, "we know so few in the trade, and not be- longing ourselves to the society, would feel lost, and may be out of place." President Vaughan suggested that a member of the local club be appointed to look after the interests of the private gardener. The club appointed Peter Bisset chairman of a committee to see that all private gardeners who come to Wash- ington be met at tlie depots and made welcome, and rendered any assistance required. Any gardener who intends coming to the convention can have rooms booked for him, or can get any information desired by writing to Peter Bisset, "Twin Oaks," Washington, D. C, who will gladly do all in his power to make their visit a pleasant one. Consolidation of Greentiouse Building Firms. The Burnham-Hitchings-Pierson Company, 1133 Broadway, New York, have acquired the business in- terests of the following companies; Lord & Burnham Company, Hitchings & Company and Pierson-Sefton Company. All uncompleted contracts made by these companies will be executed by the new concern. The active members of the constituent companies will con- tinue in the management of the new company. The consolidation is made with a view of economy in operation and increased efficiency in all depart- ments. By combining the best patented features of the different constructions the company will be able to offer to the public work of an improved character. By concentration of management many economies will be accomplished in the designing, sales, adver- tising, manufacturing and other departments, which will allow of business being done on a closer basis than when operating as separate concerns. With efficient and complete organization the new firm will i>e able to look after all work and inquiries more promptly and thoroughly than ever before. With its large manufacturing facilities, making practically ev- erything from the raw materials in its own works, and carrying large stocks of finished and unfinished materials, the company will always be in a position to handle any kind of greenhouse work quickly and economically. The Useful Toad. A naturalist has found some very interesting facts concerning the diet of the toad, which it Is found is a benefactor of tlie farmer and gardener. It eats cater- pillars and cutworms, beetles, sow-bugs, snails, grass- hoppers, moths, wireworms and potato bugs, all of which damage a farmer's crops or his goods to a serious degree. And the toad eats plenty of them, too. In one stomach seventy-seven thousand legged worms were found; in another were thirty-seven tent caterpillars. Sixty-five gypsy moths were found in the stomach of a third, .and fifty-five army worms in a fourth. Eighty-six house wormS' are said to have disappeared down the throat of one toad in less than ten minutes; and the record of stuffing is held by an- other which was still hungry after consuming ninety bugs. According to this observer, in ninety days a single toad may destroy 1.160 cutworms, 1,860 thousand legs, 2,100 sow-bugs and 360 weevils. July 18, 1906 The Florists' Exchange 65 [ ®bttuarg J Louis Slebrecht. Louis Siebrecht, Floral Park, N. Y., one of_ the old- time growers around New York, died on Saturday, July S, 1905. after a lingering illness. He was a native of Germany and was 60 years of age. Tlie funeral was held Tuesday afternoon last and was largely attended. Mr. Siebrecht leaves a widow, a son and daughter to mourn his loss. Mme. Victor Lemolne. Mme. Victor Lemoine, wife of the celebrated horti- culturist of Nancy, France, and mother of M. Bmile Lemoine, died on June 11, 1905, of congestion of the brain, at the age of 71 years. She was a valuable col- laborator of her husband and son, occupying herself with remarkable judgment and activity in the hybrid- ization of plants and all the other delicate horticul- tural operations which have very justly popularized the name she so worthily bears. David S. Grimes. David S. Grimes, the pioneer horticulturist of Colo- rado, whose illness was mentioned in last week's issue, died Wednesday, June 28, 1905, at his late residence. 30oS West Thirty-second avenue, Denver, at the age of 77. He had been ill about three weeks. Mr. Grimes was one of those tar-seeing pioneers who have built up the West, and his services to the State have been incalculable. It was his unbound- ed faith in its agricultural resoiuces that has helped to make it what it is to-day, and when he discov- ered Grand Junction and boomed it as a great belt for fruit he was laughed at and thought to be vis- ionary. Mr. Grimes was born in Leesburg, Va.. in 1S2S. and came out to Colorado with the Greeley colony in 1S71. Seven years later he moved to Denver and settled on the land where he afterward built up a large fruit, ornamental and shade tree nursery, and many of the oldest orchards of the State were stock- ed by him. WTien the Government wanted information regard- ing the propagation and transplanting of the moun- tain spruces of the Rockies, Mr. Grimes furnished the necessary seed and instruction for this purpose. He established a profitable business shipping na- tive seeds to nurseries and for public parks and land- scape gardening on big estates in Europe. His knowledge of the fauna and flora of Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region was vei-y profound and scientific, and he had correspondence with the noted men of Europe and America in this line of in- vestigation and research. For the last few years the large nursery business established by Mr. Grimes on the north side has been run by his son, William H. Grimes, who became a member of the firm in 1892. Mr. Grimes was a veteran of the Civil War and was a member of the G. A. R. organization. OUR READERS' VIEWS How the Jessie Billings New Rose was Raised. The following funny story comes out of the West. We take it from a Seattle (Wash.) newspaper: "With all the ceremony and dignity that attends the launching of a battleship, a dainty flower — a novel creation resulting through the blending of the American Beauty with the Japanese tea rose^was christened yes- terday by Miss Jessie Billings, whose name the new plant bears. The ceremony took place at the home of Mrs. Frances Billings, 138 Twenty-seventh Avenue, the creator of the new rose. "Wine was poured over the plant and the creamy petals of the rose it bears, and Miss Billings pronounced the words that gave it her name — the Jessie Billings. "The creation of the Jessie Billings rose is the result of six months of patient work on the part of Mrs. Billings. The blending of the America.n Beauty and the Japanese lea rose by grafting was found to he impracticable, and Mrs, Billings secured seeds of the two plants, which sho .•sowed in a small flower pot. When the two plants had reached an inch in height the two delicate stems were pinched together, or 'budded.' The budding proved successful, and the two stems matured as one plant. "A few days ago the new flower bloomed, and unfolded to the delighted Mrs. Billings and her friends a rose of unusual beauty. The creamy tint of the Japanese tea rose is preserved in the new creation, which blends into a dehcate green near the base of the petals. "The new plant was sis months old on the day of christening. Mrs. Billings guards her treasure as jeal- ously as if it were a precious stone. She has several other seeds planted, which are still under ground. "Mrs. Billings named the flower in honor of her daughter. A large number of invited guests attended the christening." We congratulate Miss Jessie and Mrs. Billings, and hope that wonderful rose enjoyed its wine bath. Peaches and Nectarines Under Glass. Kdilor l-'lori.sts" Exchange: We are continually furnished with evidence in fa- vor of Mr. Turner's system of growing peaches, nec- tarines, grapes, etc., under glass; your last issue is none the less emphatic. There are no indications of disappointment on Mr. Turner's part, or any need for any person to lend him any assistance or backing. Headers of The Florists' Exchange are anxiously waiting to hear from Mr. Corfield as to his superior tnelhod and the results achieved undei- glass in Mich- igan or elsewhere in the United States. This gentle- man sounds an alarm and warns us not to adopt the yystem recommended by Mr. Turner, but does not tell us what system to adopt. Will he not come to our aid? Nothing succeeds like success, and evident- ly Mr. Turner is not in it, or Mr. Corfield would not warn your readers against adopting Mr. Turner's sys- tem. We want the best. WM. THICKER. Peonies. Editor Florists' Exchange: Reference has been made to the two Marie Lemoine peonies. There are three beautiful ones that beai that name. The Lemoine names are too numerous anyway. Three or four kinds of lilacs are weighted down -with them, and at least three kinds of phila- lelphus or syringas. As to the peonies, one Ward thinks should be called Achilled has long borne the name. It has been sent out in good faith by Rosen- field for years as true. It is an early, beautiful, highly-fragrant, ivory white, in evei-y way satisfac- tory till you come to the root, which shows no cleav- age whatever, any more than a turnip. Then, Paillet. of France, sends out another kind, medium in time of blooming. This is a very broad, large, open flower, very fragrant and firm. It takes a year longer to come into flower than the early one. Then we have the late one, which we are assured is the only true and genuine. This is a very robust plant and bears ihe flower on a tall, strong stem, and when the flower is perfect it is one of our very best. But, un- fortunately, in the West it comes so late it is apt to run into a hot w^ave and get sunburned. Then, the bud is cup-shaped, and if there comes a rain just at the wrong time the cup fills with water aJid the blos«om rots instead of expanding. We have the same trouble with the Charlemagne and some other choice sorts imported from France. The buds are not built just right; they catch too much water. Perhaps this can be obviated by stretching cloth over them in slanting fashion just as they begin to flower. We need a perfect bud, like La Tulipe, which folds the outer petals with a moth- erly care over the inner ones, and thus keeps out the water till the glorious flower unfolds. This is one of the best all-around peonies we have. Speaking of names, who is to decide? There are three Queen Victorias. One has been raised over thirty years by Terry and sold as genuine. It is a large pink. Kelway send out another bearing an- other description. The one generally sold is white. Kelway has one Prince of Wales; Terry has another. Then, the Elizabeth Nursery Company had a large lot of unnamed pink ones, and they named them Prince of Wales and put them on the market at $6 per hundred. These names lie around loose, and anyone claims the right to use them. We will have less confusion if we don't cross the ocean to get names. But there is Kelway, who has given us Admiral Dew-ey. An American grower wa.^ going to give a favorite one the same name, but I said "It is too late." so General Lawton was given. Before naming our favorites we want to be sure that the name is not alreadv in use. Nebraska. c. S. HARRISON. In order to confer the greatest good on the greatest number. The Florists" Exchange will, in future, go to press a little earlier in the week than has hitherto been the custom. Subscribers within one thousand miles of New York should now receive their copy of this paper on the Saturday morning. In case of fail- ure of receipt before noon of Saturday, subscribers will oblige us by promptly reporting same. Encouraging Forestry. The Journal of Agriculture, of the West Indies, has this to say of forestry in Barbados: "It may not be generally known that in Barbados special induce- ments are offered to owners of land, which is prac- tically useless for other purposes, to plant trees. A bounty of 20 shillings for each acre for seven years is given to the ow^ner who covers his land in that way. Also land exceeding one acre in extent, planted with mahogany trees in the manner specified by law, is exempt from all taxation. The trees planted are chiefly mahogany, but white wood, fiddle wood, man- chineel and several others are extensively planted." The interest in forestry matters, particularly to that part of it relating to the planting of new for- ests and the preservation of the old. is widespread, and is increasing every day. Governments of many European countries have taken the subject in hand, and in some cases have been responsible for the sow- ing of immense quantities of forest seeds and the set- ting out of acres on acres of seedlings. In many of our own States the public officials have interested themselves in the matter, and private parties every- where are becoming aware of the importance of look- ing forward to the future timber supply, and are pro- curing seeds and seedlings of the most promising sorts. The greatest effort seems bent toward supply- ing the white pine. The great value of its timber is known, and so is the fact of its great scarcity. It has always been predicted by those who have interested themselves in the subject, that as soon as it was apparent there was a profit in the investing uf money in the setting out of plantations of trees, there would be no lack of capital for furthering the object, nor will there be. The time is here now for the setting out of hemlock, spruce and white pine, and of other valuable sorts; it is being recognized; and nurserymen In the line of supplying the seedlings will surely have call for their stock. Seeds of all the valuable forest trees are now sent to Europe in large quantities. Seedlings prosper better there than here, and huge demands are made of the nurseries there by both public and private parties. J. M. Reflections on Current Topics. MR. EDITOR: I observe St. Patrick and myself have been thinking at one and the same time on >he self-same subject — the girls bowling at Washington. This is surely a coincidence, or, perhaps, it may be an example of that mental telepathy which is said to be responsible for such happenings; or. may be, it is a verification of the .saw that "great minds run in the same channel." Be this as it may. I think I have largely anticipated the .saint's inquiry. Far be it from me to stand in the way of, or to propose anything that would mar the enjoyment of these ladies who come to the S. A. F. O. H. con- vention for "just that kind of sport," same as the men, so long as they like it. My protest was made rather against the S. A. F. having nothing in the way of games less masculine in character than bowl- ing, to offer to the damsels, something that would keep them out of doors in the warm weather, where the fragrance of flowers and the singing of birds would greet them and gladden their dear hearts, rather than the rank odor of sawdust and "tufers." and the howling of the average conventionite bowler. I also protested that the ladies, who ought to show us men an example in the matter of pastimes, should settle down merely to ape the lords of creation. But enough! Women are mostly always contrary. I find it so with Jemima, who. as I wrote last week, has about made up her mind to bowl at Washington- more from inquisitiveness than the hard work, called exercise, the sport entails. And this change has re- sulted because she read that the Washington alleys were to be sweet and nice, and that the ladies would have them all to themselves, so that there would not even be the w^hiff of a malodorous cigarette around. As to that objectionable character of w^hom St. Pat- rick writes: I am sorry the medal allotment is fixed, so far as I am concerned. He'll have to wait until Birnle. Esler or Scott stops doing good for horticul- ture and has his medal taken from him before an- other is available. But seeing the individual who gives offence "puts his foot in his mouth every time he opens it." I would recommend that his mouth be kept always open. By and by he'll choke himself if his foot is of the usual size pictured in Western cartoons. Seriously, leave the fellow severely alone; he's unw'orthy of notice, as are all of his class, of which, alas, the world contains too many. * * * If the nurserymen, florists and seedsmen should meet at Washington next month to discuss the "graft" question openly. I anticipate lively times. This octopus has its tentacles on every branch of the business, and it is no wonder that those who are being squeezed feel like rising up in revolt to free themselves from the grafter's grasp. So shameless have some of those parasites on business become that they have been known to call around a second time for "what is coming to them" after having already received their eleemosynary emolument. I recently read an article on the origin of the "grafter." with a definition of his work, which may prove interesting at this time. It was as follows: "He is probably dead and long forgotten, that lowly but inspired scamp who. following the old time circus and finding that the simple country folk were to be separated from their cash with ridiculous ease, called the money thus gained graft and the operation grafting At some time in his life he may have been a farmer with a taste for arboriculture and noted how mucn could be obtained from a single tree by the process of grafting. The single tree that bore apples, peaches and pears was giving much for little, so that grafting in his primitive comprehension stood for that which came tasily and abundantly." James B. Dill, a New York corporation lawyer, thus defines "graft:" "The advanced stage of the craze for unearned money. It is not only the desire to get something for nothing, but it is an attempt to get something for the grafter in consideration of his parting with something that does not belong to him. It is a wrong greater than that of the counterfeiter, who merely makes and passes counterfeit coin. The grafter is a man who robs the counterfeiter who made the coin; the grafter then passes the spurious coin to the public as genuine." These are hard words, but they fit the case. How regrettable that the most ancient of crafts should be tainted by the cupidity that permits the stigmatiz- ing of any of its followers in such a manner! Graft is a weed worth rooting out of this business. United effort toward this end on the part of those who sell will go a long way in accomplishing the good work. But the endeavor must appeal to all and be sup- ported by all; otherwise, the grafter will continue to come around for his check at the proper period. JOB. 66 The Plori-sts' Exchange ROSE GROWING. {Concluded from Pufff 'IS.) The work of the Hybridizer. The long season of blooming of this beautiful class of roses, beginning in mid-June and continuing until November, together with their beautiful colors and fragrance, cause them to be much in demand. A rose which will bloom all Summer and prove hardy with careful protection will be the popular garden rose. This class is being increased In this country as well as in England, Ireland and Germany, the constitution of these new varieties being strong enough to with- stand our severe climate. The rose hybridizers in the United States are at work to improve and perfect this new class of roses, a work which is naturally slow, and in due course results will be known. These can- not be accomplished in one year or two, as with car- nations; it requires at least five years before the char- acter and quality of these new roses become perma- nently fixed. The writer has one plant, seven years old, flowering this season for the first time. Patience is a virtue the rose hybridist should possess. Often- times it requires two years for rose seeds to germin- ate, while, in some instances, the seeds will germinate in about four to six weeks. Nature is not lavish in giving us improved varieties, therefore they cannot be produced at will. Thousands are raised and tested, but only a few chosen. The quality and standard of roses are improved, and it be- comes more difficult to produce new and meritorious varieties than was the case ten years ago. All gar- deners and florists should interest themselves in this most fascinating work, possess themselves with pa- tience, and experiment on the lines from which, in their good judgment, they would get the best results. best proof of the high esteem it commands as the Queen of the Garden. A most hopeful and encourag- ing sign of the times is the increased interest in gar- den roses, the work being done in making and plant- ing new beds, the inquiries for the best garden roses and the new varieties, the increased call for the Ram- bler class and the increased intelligence among ama- teurs in matters relating to rose growing. It is evi- dent the rose takes the first and the most prominent place in the garden, and will maintain its title and position while flowers are grown. There is no flower that appeals so strongly to one as the fragrant rose. May the developing and perfecting of the rose con- tinue, and may each year bring forth new types of American roses which will adorn the gardens of all who grow this beautiful flower! Fordhook Farm of W. Atlee Burpee fi Co. The trial grounds of this firm, at Fordhook, Doyles- town. Pa., this year occupy over ten acres, and from now until frost will be of great interest to all en- gaged in horticultural pursuits. Everything is con- ducted on such a systematic plan that at a glance one can obtain a lot of valuable information. Just now the sweet pea trials are at their best. These occupy a large space, the trial rows being about 20 feet in length. Varieties are planted, according to colors, all blues, for instance, being together; then come the pink, then the white and so on. In the next block are the new varieties; so that, in this way, one is able, with no trouble, to secure the desired in- formation. Now, in sweet peas, from a florist's stand- point, the most important information is: Next sea- son sow Dorothy Eckford for white for cut flower FOR THE RETAIL FLORIST. FIELD OF SWEET PEAS— Grower, G. A, Thiele, Frankford, Pa. Climbing Roses. Within the past ten years there has been introduced what may be termed a new race of climbing decora- tive roses for the garden. These are being grown by many at the present time, in various forms, giving much pleasure and satisfaction as hardy climbing or trailing roses. These I'oses are the results of hybridi- zation, using the Japanese varieties as parents. They are valuable acquisitions to the already long list of varieties being grown at the present time. These new varieties produce a most artistic effect. When in bloom the contrast of foliage and flower, together with the delicious fragrance, place them easily in the front rank. They bloom about the first week in July, pro- longing the rose season in the garden fully four to five weeks. Some varieties fiower a second time — from September to frost. These may be used to great advantage grown as ground roses for covering banks, rockeries, etc. They grow most rapidly in ordinary garden soil, well enriched. They require light prun- ing, merely cutting the tips of the shoots. The fol- lowing named are considered among the best in this class: Carissima, Debutante. Farquhar, Gaiety, Hia- watha, Lady Gay. La Fiamma. Philadelphia Rambler, Manda's Triumph, Dorothy Perkins and Wedding Bells. These roses may be used for edging for beds by pegging down, where they are very effective with their mass of bloom®. The Demand for Roses. Never in the history of this country has the rose been in such demand as at the present time. The pop- ular interest and awakening In the garden rose Is the purposes. It is, without doubt, the best white yet in- troduced. It has a long stalk, large blooms and near- ly every stalk has three flowers. Of the new Eckford set of this season there is nothing startling; in fact, this would suggest that the limit has been reached, as their colors remind one of those of the varieties of several years ago, Black Michael, a ci'imson. and Mrs. D. Williams, of a blue shade, being the two most prominent of the set. Samples of all the old va- rieties are grown to observe the tendency of any to revert, to test the seed as grown by different firms and so on. The trials this season are very satisfac- tory, more so than for several years. The weather has been such that sufficient time has been afforded to make a full report. The flower seed trials are very extensive. In pop- pies two were very conspicuous; the old tulip-nnwerfl poppy, a bright scarlet, and the Ariel poppy, a flower on the hollyhock type, of a salmon ro.se color. Side by side are seen many rows of mignonette, petunias, nasturtiums, etc., every one furnishing an instruc- tive lesson. Vegetable trials are also made on a very large scale; both the old and new introductions be- ing given a fair test as to trueness to type, and to show if the new are better than the old. The entire grounds are well kept and Just now are in perfect order. In going around you see a field of Phlox Drummondi, mixed colors. You wonder at such a large block, but this firm alone uses 41 pounds of this seed. In another field Is a large block of different varieties of nasturtiums; the dwarf mix- ed and the ivy-leaf variety of this firm are very good. Nearby is a large block of the new Nicotiana Sanderae doing very well in the open ground. In this same field is a big Mock of the large-flow- ered petunias. The entire farm Is well worthy of a visit from any one In the trade. DAVID RUST. Although the sultry weather of July may tend to displace stock from first place in the city florist's thoughts, one never can tell what may happen, and it is wisest to be somewhat prepared. In many cases, ice doubles the cost of flowers, and much considera- tion must be given to a selection of stock that will best suit the requirements. These are exceptionally hard days on the city florist whose enormous expenses grow like weeds, and whose income is stunted or stopped for months. His store is probably half-filled with "morgueish" looking plants, that have more than quadruply paid for their original cost by all the pleasure . they have given. They are nigh to dead now, and have been sent to board out to the obliging ilorist who is expected to revive and make them splen- did-looking by Autumn. Boarding Plants. This boarding of plants is. under all circumstances, a positive nuisance — always unsatisfactory and a great injury to the plant trade. There will always be cases where diplomacy demands acquiescence to a particular customer's every wish; but it doesn't pay to cringe. There is a vast difference between the flor- ist who does a thing to insure the future of his own trade, and the one who would do anything to capture his brother's. But to return to boarders. The reason why you get most of them is because some Mortimer in the pantry or PJary Ann in the kitchen, in a spirit of self-sufficiency, advises the plants they have tor- tured and neglected all the months be sent to the florist. A polite refusal or suggestion that the plants will never be presentable, but would be acceptable at some charitable institution, would dispense with the most of this great evil; and where it cannot possibly be avoided the charge is from 50c. to $1 a month for each plant. You cannot afford to do it for less, when you consider care, space, disgrace to your establish- ment and. most of all, possible loss of a sale when "furnishing up" time comos. Summer Window Displays. There is no call for big displays just now; simple and suitable is all sufficient. A few clean plants, such as aspidistras, the Boston. Tarrytown or Scott fern. (!'ibotium Schiedei suspended and titled makes an oxceilent, attractive item, or any of the many weather standing plants obtainable, and just a good big vase of one colored flowers, be they lilies, gladioli, or one of the vast army of beautiful annuals or herbaceous i^lowers. A number of prominent florists have miniature lakes in their windows, in which are floating cut flowers of nymphaeas. The suggestion is good and coolly re- freshing. Putting corkbark around any supposedly water design, however, is hardly in keeping. Rock.*^ ind g?-avel are obtainable eveo'where, and with a lit- tle taste the prettiest of cascades and miniature lakes can be arranged at very small cost, and where electricity is available, a little mechanism may compel all to stand and admire the iiidescent colors of the waters. There are great possibilities in a window aquatic display, and who can tell the trade it may bring either for conservatory, hotel ot- homo? At least, the mem- ory of anything specially b^^utiful lives. And while we are on this subject, just a few words anent the great beauty of water lilies. The remark- able achievements of our hybridizers of nymphaeas deserve the greatest praise. The water lilies of to- day command the attention of lovers of the beautiful the world over, and it ill becomes any florist not to be acquainted with the utility of these lovely flowers. They can be made to constitute the table decoration par excellence for all occasions during July and Au- gust; the day bloomers for breakfasts or luncheons, the night bloomers for dinners or suppers; and there is no necessity to always suggest the small lake de- sign. Strip off the outer petals; arrange the flowers in a cut-glass bowl, with n very little delicate green- '■ry, and you have a thing of beauty equal to any exotic. If you have any Summer trade get acquainted with the lotus and the water lily. They can be used for the sad, as well as the joyous events. KINVARA. A Field of Sweet Peas. Our illustration sliows a field of sweet peas on the grounds o£ G. A. Thiele. florist, Frankford, Phila- delphia, Pa. The photograph was taken June 10, 1!)05. The varieties, whirh on July 4 were still one mass of bloom, are Dorothy Eckford and Sadie Bur- pee, white; Lady Grisel Hamilton, lavender: Lovely, light pink: Prima Donna, deep pink; Miss Willmott, orange, and Blanche Ferry, pink and white. In the wine-growing district of Beaujolais, in Cen- tral France, cannon firing for the prevention of hail- storms has been systematically carried out for a num- ber of years. And evidence is now brought forward to show that the five years. 1900 to 1904, during which it has been practiced, compare favorably with the previous years. 1S91 to 1900. It is also said that thun- der and lightning are frenuently suppressed within tlie region while raging outside it. As a practical proof of belief in its efiiciency it may be mentioned that there are no fewer than twenty-eight societies for dispersing hailstorms by cannon firing within the district. — London Globe. July 15. 190B The Florists' Exchange 67 CLUB AND SOCIETY DOINGS MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. — The first of the Summer shows of the season, which was held at Horticultural Hall on Saturday and Sun- I day last, was one of the best of its kind; in fact, the j writer has never before seen such fine displays of i herbaceous plants at any of these shows. The main hall was well filled, and, as a rule, the lecture hall has alwajs been large enough for any of these ex- hibitions. A very interesting display of herbaceous plants came from the Mount Desert Nurseries (Wm. Miller, man- ager). Bar Harbor, Me. This list included a fine lot of peonies, which, owing to tlieir being all past here two weeks ago, were a feature. Other interesting col- lections of herbaceous plants came from the Harvard Botanical Gardens (Robert Cameron, Superintendent; from the Blue Hills Nurseries (Julius Heurlin, pro- prietor), and from R. & J. Farquhar & Co. M. H. Walsh, of Woods Hole, made a fine display of his Rambler roses. Sweetheart. Wedding Bells, Lady Gay and Debutante. Jackson Dawson, Arnold Arboretum, exhibited two new roses. Wichuraiana seedlings, which were much admired, especially the variety he has named Daybieak, which has fine large clusters of bloom. Frederic J. Rea made a display of rose, Dorothy Perkins. The H. A. Stevens Co. had an exhibit ol phlox and iris; Mrs. E. M. Gill a general display of flowers, and Edward Macmulkin made an exhibit of palms. In the prize classes for the collection of hardy roses Miss S. B. Fay (M. H. Walsh, gardener) was first and also third; E. A. Clark (Wm. Riggs. gardener), being second. For Iris IvEempferi, Mrs. J. L. Gardner took first and T. C. Thurlow & Co., second. Sweet peas were not as fine as might have been expected, al- though there were quite large exhibits. The exhib- itors were Wm. Whitman, Thos. C. Sias, Joseph Thorpe and E. L. Lewis. The exhibitors in the prize collection of herbaceous plants were Julius Heurlin. of the Blue Hills Nur- series; W. W. Wyman, of the Bay State Nurseries. and Fi-ederic J. Rea, taking prizes in the order named Interesting displays of native plants were made bv Miss I. C. Shattuck and Mrs. Arthur Clark. The fruit and vegetable displays were good, the lat- ter being above the average for this season. J. W. DUNCAN. THE NEWPORT (R. I.) HORTICULTURAL SO- CIETY held its regular July meeting at its rooms in Mercury Hall on Wednesday evening. July 5. Presi- dent Sullivan presided at a very largely attended gathering of the craft. The interest of the evening centered in the reports of the various committees who had charge of the rose and strawberry show\ David Mcintosh, our secretary, made his report of the exhibition in detail, and also of the money, prizes and gratuities awarded, which amounted to $408. His report was a very exhaustive one and fully described all the leading features of the show. At the present time the greatest interest is being shown in the work and exhibits of our society, and this is atte.=^ted by the many new members that are being added to our rolls; and the most pleasing- feature of all is the lively interest in our work that society women are showing. Miss Alice Keteltas and Miss Maud Wet- more were elected active members at this meeting, as well a;s J. Henry Eremin and George W. Flagg. John A. Thompson, the manager of the George A. Weaver Company, w-as also proposed for active mem- bership. It was voted that the next regular meeting be a "ladies' night," and Wednesday evening. July 19, was set aside for this pui-pose. A good attendance is promised, and many floral topics w^ill be dis- cussed. P Yf NEW JERSEY FLORICULTURAL SOCIETY.- "Orchid night" might have been applied to the monthly floral display of the .society on July 7. so prominent was that flower. Lager & Hurrell. Sum- mit, N. J., contributed twelve varieties of cut blooms in vases— namely, Oncidium barbatum, Cattleya Do- wiana. C. maxima. C. granulosa. Cyrtopodium An- dersonii, Miltonia Regnelli. Cypripedium glaucophyl- lum, Cattleya Mossire and Catasetum viridissimum. Specmien plants came from the collections of William Barr (Arthur Bortwell. gardener), a Cattleya Harri- sonise with thirty blooms and Odontoglossum Reich- enheimii with 126 flowers. Henry Graves (Edwin Thomas, gardener) showed Cypripediums Ashburto- nije. Brownii. leucoglossum and ("onius. The Colgatcs (William Reid. gardener) and' Stewart Hartshorne (Arthur Caparn, gardener) contributed Japan IrLs, making stately centerpieces, while John Crosby Brown (Peter Duff, gardener) showed specimen glox- inias, the fine foliage of which set forth their clumps of enormous blooms. A. C. Van Gaasbeck (William Bennett, gardener) had antirrhinum and Douglass Robinson (John Girven. gardener) vases of coreopsis and sweet peas and a collection of vegetables. Wil- liam Runkle (D. Kindsgrab. gardener) exhibited specimen Phyllotfenium Lindenii. John E. Lager gave an interesting informal talk upon orchids in general, and later in the discussion upon the schedule for the forthcoming Fall show, when it was proposed to have an orchid collection in a natural setting of ferns, said that if this was fol- lowed strictly to the text, it would not be appropriate, as in nature the orchid was never found in the com- pany of ferns, but, on the contrary, avoided them. The schedule was read clause by clause and was finally adopted. j. b. D. - A. r^*x Collection of Orchids by Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J., awarded Honorable Mention, Collection of Aquatics by Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa., awarded a Silver Medal. Specimen plant of Dreer's Pandanus Sandert, exhibited by David Mcintosh, Newport, R. I., awarded Special Prize. SOU£ OF THE EXHIBITS AT JUNE SHOW OF NEWPORT (R. I.) HORTICUtTURAL SOCIETY 68 The Plorists' Exchange New York. News o( the Week. The weather has been uncom- fortably warm this week, and the re- tail trade is down to its lowest ebb. Aside from a little steamer business and an occasional funeral order, there is nothing going on. A novel funeral design was used in Brooklyn in the early part of the week; it was made on the order of the em- ployees of the Frederick Loeser Com- pany department store for the funeral of Howard Gibbs, one of the members of the firm. The design was a broken column, composed entirely of cattleyas, and almost a thousand of these flowers were used in its construction. Postmaster Wm. R. Willcox sailed for Europe on Tuesday for a short va- cation. Atnong the floral designs sent to the steamer was one in the form of an envelope, made of white flowers, the name of the postmaster in blue and a representation of a cancelled postage stamp in the upper right hand corner. The transportation committee of the Flori.sts' Club is working up enthusi- asm in the trip to Washington. Those who intend going should notify the committee as soon as possible. The members are W. P. Sheridan. John B. Nugent, Jr., and John Young. The Chicago visitors to the conven- tion will perhaps come by way of New York, and there is some talk of ar- ranging to have the Chicagoans and New Yorkers journey together from here to the convention city. The two crowds combined will certainly make a distinguished party. Hitchings & Co., the horticultural builders, will build several greenhouses on the grounds of the Friends' Asylum for the Insane at Frankford, Pa., at a cost of $14,500. Hicks & Crawbuck, wholesale florists of Brooklyn, have built up quite an ex- tensive business in the florist supply line, which is increasing every day. Livingston street, on which they are located, is going to be made wider by 3D feet, so as to give better traffic ac- commodation around the new munici- pal buildings, which are just being fin- ished. As a consequence, the build- ing in which Hicks & Crawbuck are locatecl will have to come down. That firm is on the lookout for new quar- ters, and it is a foregone conclusion that they will secure some commodious building in the same vicinity where they can have ample show rooms for their supply lines, in addition to the space necessary for their cut flower business. Wm. P. McLoughlin, City Editor of the Evening World, sailed on the Um- bria Saturday morning to collect ex- hibits for an Irish World's Pair, to be held in Madison Square Garden during September and October. Among the exhibits will be several from the most prominent Irish nurserymen and seeds- men. An interesting display is ex- pected from the original home of Lib- erty, Killarney, Bell Siebrecht and other popular Irish-American roses. A meeting of the creditors of Sig- mund Geller, fiorists' supply dealer, who made an assignment some time ago, was held on July 6 before P. K. Pendleton, referee in bankruptcy, at 25 Broad street, and Sidney Herman was elected trustee. George Hildenbrand. head salesman for John Young, is spending a two weeks' vacation in Darien. Conn. Thos. Miller, of W. F. Sheridan's; Arthur Hunt, of A. H. Langjahr's, and James Coyle, of Wm. Ghormley's, are all away on their vacations. Mr. Crowley, of the Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, Detroit. Mich., has been spending several days in the city. The Greenhouse Company is the name of a new incorporation, with a capital stock of $200,000, for the manu- facture and erection of all kinds of greenhouse structures, with offices at Kearney avenue, Jersey City. The new company has purchased the plant of the Phillips Manufacturing Company and the officers are all practical men in the art of designing and building greenhouses. A number of contracts for new greenhouses have already been secured, and the company bids fair to become one of the standard heating and building firms of the country. The officers are: President. Wm. R. Phil- lips: secretary. Preston La Bau. The George M. Stunipp F,mpIoyee.s Association held their annual outing on Wednesday. July 12, at Silver Lake Park, S. I. The affair was well at- tended. Many friends of the society took advantage of the entertainment offered, and joined in the sports pro- vided. It was an ideal day for the event, and every one had a most en- joyable time. Chas. Schenck, of 'the wholesale firm of Traendly ifc iSchenek, is enjoying a well-earned vacation. Dahlias of the cactus type have al- ready appeared in the market. Boston. Meeting of Landscape Gardeners. The American Society of Land- scape Architects held a three days' session in Boston, commencing July 7, with headquarters at the Hotel Som- erset. The officers of the association are President, J. C. Olmsted, Brook- line, Mass.: vice-president, Samuel Par- sons, Jr., New York City; treasurer, Chas. N. Lowrie, New York City; sec- retai-y. Downing Vaux, New York, and these together with Warren H. Man- ning, of Boston; O. C. Simmonds. Chi- cago, and James L. Greenleaf, New York, form the executive committee. The first day of the ses.^ion was spent in viewing the esplanade, and other features of Cambridge, and the es- tates of Mrs. J. L. Gardner, Prof. C. S. Sargent, Larz A. Anderson, Mrs. Edward Brandagee and the country club of Brookline. In the evening a banquet was served at tlie Somerset, o.fter wliich John C. Olmsted enter- tained the visitors with a stereopticon lecture on the Boston Park system. The second day was spent in a walk through the Back Bay and Olmsted Park sections of the park system. At Pine Bank, the headquarters of the department, carriages were taken and inspections made of the Arnold Arbore- tum and Franklin Park. The after- noon was devoted to the Blue Hills reservation, Columbia Road and Mar- ine Park. The third day was spent in the Middlesex Fells and Revere Beach reservations, the return to Boston be- ing made in time for the delegates to take the evening trains home. Among those attending the meeting were: J. L. Greenleaf, Chas N. Lowrie, C. P. Pilat. Downing Vaux, F. C. Hoth, C. D. Lay and D. W. Langton, New York; O. C. Simmonds, Chicago; J. C. Olm- sted, F. L. Olmsted and J. P. Daw- son, Brookline; and W. H. Manning, A. A. Shurtleft. P. Gallagher, S. P. Negus and D. P. Dow, Boston. Early closing was started last week, all of the first-class retail stores being closed at 5 o'clock. Wm. A. Hastings has resigned his position with H. H. Rogers, of South Sudbuiy, and accepted a position as salesman for A. H. Hews & Co. His labors will mostly be West, as he was last heard of in Akron, O. E. Sutermeister is visiting liis .sou near Portland Me. Bernard T. McGinty has resigned his position with the Montreal green- houses, and taken one with N. F. Mc- Carthy. Wm. Murphy, for the past eight years with N. F. McCarthy, has re- signed his position. Still the exodus continues for Eu- rope; the latest to start are P. J. Boyle, of Dorchester, and A. Leuthy. of Roslindale. Henry M. and Charles Robinson, of H. M. Robinson & Co., and Franii Houghton, of Houghton & Clark, are spending their vacation driving through New Hampshire. Messrs. Ed. Hatch, W. J. Stewart, and F. R. Mathison have returned from their piscatorial excursion into the Maine wilds. P. and Ed. Welsh spent the Fourth at their favorite resort. Old Orchard Beach, Maine. S. J. Goddard, of Pramingham, has a fine stock of his new carnation Helen Goddard. which he will introduce next season. Mrs. C. C. Low. of Pasadena, Cali- fornia, was a visitor this week. The month of July is always a poor one in this market, but the present year seems to be the worst in years, so far as prices are concerned. Indeed, the past few days have been so ex- ceedingly warm, that the street men would not buy. simply because the goods would not keep long enough to be .sold. It is to be hoped the present conditions will not continue long; in- deed they can't, for most growers are at pre.sent engaged in emptying their houses of old plants and making the necessary repairs for replanting; and until the new crop begins 'to come in there will be no surplus. As to prices, it is hard to quote any; they are so low, as one dealer said, there are no figures left. J. W. DUNCAN. Buffalo. News Notes. This week "Hello Bill" is the slo- gan heard on the streets every minute. Decorations in the purple and white colors of the Elks organization, supple- mented by the national colors, are in array most profuse everywhere. Added to this, the free facilities of Niagara Falls electric power applied in illu- minations of bold structural decora- tive effects, and a large influx of out- siders gives an idea of the city as given over to the nineteenth reunion of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks. While it looks most lively, the calls for flowers are quite " light, and carnations and sweet peas are in over- supply. Wm. F. Kasting and Andy Adams, of Anderson's staff, are taking active part a.^ entertainers, the former being especially conspicuous in recent work accomplished on the finance com- mittee. We would almost fear to men- tion the sum said to be gotten together, to be, of course, dissipated for the few days' entertainment. Kasting's place of business on Ellicott street is faced with a life-size elk made of galax leaves, the artistic efforts of Jacob Beyling. WTiile on the improve from his re- cent attack of rheumatism, Arthur Beyer, of Palmer's uptown store, is not as yet able to resume business. His position is filled quite ably by J. Benson Stafford, for some time work- ing under him. George D. Hale, the Elmwood ave- nue florist, has entered into general decorating of halls and buildings with m!.<5cellaneous materials, as an adjunct to his other business. The craft made no especial effort at window displays this w'eek. but at An- derson's Charles Schnell showed dis- criminating attempts in the employ- ment of some nice specimens of stag- horn ferns, in suspended positions eked further with fabrics of colors fltted to the occasion. Phil Hauswirth. of Chicago, is an Elks visitor this week. Other crafts- men variously attracted here included W. J. Qulnlan, of Syracuse; Dr. Row- land, of Utica. N. Y.: A. N. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn.: E. B. Sage Rock City. Pa., and Harry Balsley, of De- troit. VIDI. Philadelphia. Florists' Club Meeting. Owing to Iho hot spell the meet- ing' on Tuesday last was not largely attended, and only routine business was transacted. Convention matters were touched upon and a large dele- gation from this city is anticipated. News of the Week. Robert Kift. retail florist, trading as Joseph Kift & Son, at 1725 Ches- r.ut street, filed a petition in bank- ruptcy on Saturday last. The credi- tors give the liabilities at $20,000 with $3,000 assets. The referee in bank- ruptcy has called a meeting of the creditors for July 21, at 10.30 a. m., at the Penn. square Building, 1416 South Penn square. The Whilldin Pottery Company is so busy that the firm was unable to shut down for repairs this month, as the custom has been during the past. Their stock of all kinds of pots is a very large one, and shipments are very heavy every day. , Edward A. Stroud has invited all members of the Florists* Club to visit his up-to-date carnation establishment at Strafford, Pa., in October. Notices in the local papers appear to the effect that a petition asking for a charter for the Robert Craig Com- pany, will be presented to the seci"e- tary of the Commonwealth, on July 29; the petitioners being James Cole, Edward Ellinger arid Robert A. Craig, all creditors of Robert Craig & vSon. Sometime ago Robert Craig & Son presented two plans of settlement with their creditors; one to pay 50 per cent., the other for creditors to put their claims in as stock in a com- pany to be formed to operate the es- tablishment. The creditors who ac- cepted the 50 per cent, are being paid off; then the company will be formed, as per the notice herewith quoted. Walter White, the last surviving part- ner of White Bros., florists, with green- houses on Chestnut, west of 31st. street, and who formerly had a store on 8th. street, is now reported at the age of 73 in destitute circumstances. Robert Craig. Wni. K. Harris, and a few others who knew the brothers well, are endeavoring to raise a fund of $150 to put thio unfortunate florist in a home. The v;riter has been made custodian of the fund, and will be glad to receive subscriptions. Edward Aschmann. son of Godfrey Aschmann, the well-known plantsman, is on a six-week tour of the West. He is now in Colorado Springs, whence he will go to San Francisco, He speaks highly of the florist industry of Chi- cago. At the- Pennsylvania Horticultural Society's meeting on Tuesday next, the feature will be exhibits of hardy perennial flowers, when a large dis- play is expected. DAVID RUST. Pittsburg News Notes. E. C. Ludwig, Mrs. Ludwig, Mrs. Theobold, mother of Mrs. Ludwig, were lescued from a fire in the Hotel Colby, at Chagrin Falls, O.. on the night of July 4. Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig were over- come by smoke, and Mrs. Theobold was overcome when she returned to the hotel in an attempt to save some jewelry. Mrs. Theobold manages the hotel. CANADIAN NEWS HAMILTON, ONT. — Business has been quiet during the last week. A little breathing spell will, however, be acceptable to most everyone, as the Spring season was unusually busy. More carnations will be planted this year. Some of the new scarlets are looked upon as money-makers. I noticed recently in your Ottawa notes that an average price of 75 cents per foot was secured for window boxes last Spring; 50c. was the be.st realized here except for very wide boxes. There is not much in it. I have often fig- ured up the plants put into a window box, hanging basket, or fern pan, and found that they were worth more than the plants alone could be bought for. How it is that certain growers are will- ing to throw in their well prepared soil, time and house room for nothing is a hard question to answer. It does not look like good business. The city parks are now looking very well. The stock furnished this year is a credit to the grower. Harry Marshall. Quite a showing of perennials is now in evidence at the Webster Floral Company's place. About the best new perennial I have seen recently, and one which is in flower at their nurseries is the Campanula persicsefolia Moer- heimi; the blooms are as large as those of Azalea Deutsche Perle. Lychnis chalcedonica. when planted in a mass, is very showy indeed; it is an old thing, but one of the good ones. The Shasta daisy is very showy, and is certainly a great improvement over the Chrysanthemum maximum, which, I understand, is a relative. Another plant which is now quite showy at the above mentioned firm's nurseries is Bocconia cordata; its masses of feath- ery white flowers always attract a large share of attention. I have not as yet heard of anyone who has definitely settled upon going to the C. H. A. convention. It is quite possible, though, that several will make up their minds to take in the good time at Montreal. It is a very pleasant trip from Hamilton via boat; the Thousand Islands and the Rapids are features of thLs trip. BEAVER. VENTURA, CAL.— The Theodosia B. Shepherd Company announces that ow- ing to the depredations of birds, the firm has been compelled to give up growing cosmos for seed. The birds had been very destructive for years, but the last two years have taken the entire crop. Cosmos having been a leading specialty with this concern, the giving up of the plant's development and distribution is greatly regretted. Jul; 16, 1906 The Florists' Bxchange 69 BTIRLINGTON, VT— Frank O. Blake of Fairfax Is to establish the Fi-ank O. Blake Sprayer Company in Burling- ton. The company is incoi-porated un- der the laws of Massachusetts and is capitalized at JKO.OOO. The company will manufacture a sprayer designed for fruit and ornamental trees, shrubs, potato vines and vegetables to protect them frenn pests. SPUINIJFIKIjD, O.— Ex-Mayor John M. Good, (Charles T. Ridgley and E. S. Houck will return soon from Rich, Miss., where they went to visit the large rose farm of the United States Nursery Company, of which they are stockholders. The company now has thousands of rose bushes in bloom. WHATCOM, WASH. — George C. (iibbs, the pioneer bulb grower of Whatcom county, will, it is said, em- bark in the business of growing roses. He still grows bulbs, though to a lim- ited extent. KALAMAZOO. MICH.— Edward E. Hitchcock has secured a lease of a 70- acre tract of woodland, on which he will grow ferns for the trade. He was formerly a railroad agent. TBWKSBURT, MASS.— Patten & Co. are building a chimney, 85 feet high, at their greenhouses. He Was Right. As I have bought the glass of Charles Doll, who is moving fi'om town, I am starting in the greenhouse business, and wish to have your paper sent me. Mr. Doll handed me a copy, saying it was THE paper I wanted in my business. Please find enclosed $1.00 for one year. Conn. MRS. W. L. SMITH. ^^9 f > C& ^^ ^^L. OOOD 1^^^ ^^^^^ ^^^9 ^^^^ ^^^9 STOCK 55 Hrideflmald, 3 Id.: 330 Bridesuiaid. 4 In.: 350 Bride, 3 In. The lol for$™.00; smaller quantities, 6c. each. Cash with Older. aeORQE S. BBLDINQ, Hlddletown, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchnnge when writing. BARGAINS In stock left over from plantine- All clean and healthy. 425 EnchantreMS. 3 in . $4 00 per 100; $12.00 for the lot. 1:15 Frosperit y, 3 in., $3.60 for the lot. Go^d stroDt! Smilax, 2 in., $1.00 per 100 ; $9 00 per 1000. PlumoHUs Naiiiia, $6.0o per 100, fine stock. Cash with order. JOSEPH TOWELL, Patarson, N. J. Mfntlnn Tho Florlats' Exchange when wrltlnp. ASPARAGUS PLUMO- SUS NANUS Large seedliDgB, ready for 1% In. pots, $12.00 per 1000. Sprengerl, $10.00 per ItOO. Cash with order, prepaid. Large field-grown Plumosas Nanus, fine for benching, one year old; will give great sat- isfaction $40.00 per 1000; $36.00 per 1000 in 5000 lots. CILLETT & JAMES Yalaha Conservatories, YALAHA, FLORIDA ^^pntlon The Florists' E.\eh.Tnge when wrlflnp. CUT ROSES AT WHOLFSAI.K ONI.V, FROM GROWER I>IRECT TO RETAILER Cutting good Bride and Bridesmaid now from yonnK stock and will be cuiting Cbatenay and Mcirthur by Aucuat. McArthur will be the most popular red in New England the coming season ROBERT FILLER Pine-Croft Rose Houses Phone I E4»T BROOHriELD, WSSS. MoTitlon Tho Florists' Exrhnngp when writing. AimuGAi mm (Austrian Pine) a real splendid lot, $9.00, $12.00 $1&.0U, $18.00 and $24.00 per dozen. nik^koniv for lawns and porches, $5.00 to KIIUCIIIA $14.00 a pair. Kentia Palm» S.^s^g'^pfani^ or several In a pot If wanted. Boston Eerns u.coperdoz. BiO CHARGE FOR PACKING Cash with order, please. ANTON 8CniJLTnEI8 P. O. Box 78. College Point. L. I,, N. T. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. 1000 BRIDESMAID; 250 BRIDE Good, olean stock, out of 3 In. pote. )|t:i5.00 per 1000; $4.00 per 100. Write fur Sample. GEO. E. CAMPBELL. Flourtown, Pa. MiMitlnii Thp FlnrlHtH' Exrhnnce when writing. Chrysanthemums STRONG PLANTS FROM SOIL Mr». Perrlii, MrH. Miirdock, Col. D. Apple- ton, McArtliiir, \V. H. KkIuihii : (I.5l>perlC0. CASH. JOHN WHITE, Elizabeth. N. J. Mriiflnii Tli<> FL.rKts' K\fli;iiic.-- ^^ lirii uiitln;:. CHRYSANTHEMUMS 600 Wm. Duckham, 600 Ben. Wells, from field, plant*) bran.hed. 3 and 4, 6 to 8 in. high, $4.00 per 10 » ; $35.00 pur 1000. 1000 Own Root Roses^ Bride, Bridesmaid and Gate, strong and healthy plants. $4.0ii per 100 ; $25.00 per 1000. Cash with order, please. R. EN6ELMAN & SON, Pittsfield, Mass. Mention tbi. Florist*' Brchangg when writing. •!, IN., NICE STOCK Silver Wedding, Ivory, Weeks, etc $1.50 a 100 Fl^CHSIA. 6 kinds. Id bud abd bloom, rooted cuttings. 76c. per luo; 2 In. plants. %\ &0 i>er luO. H KIMKOSEH, Chinese, ttnest mixed, 2in. plants. $2.00 per 100. Roses, Ivory, Golden Gate, 3 In., $2.00 per 100. Gash, Direct all ordera plainly to BYER BROS. Chambersburg, Pa. Mention The Flnrl^^ts' Eicbaoee when writing. MIMS SALE OR EXCHANGE CHRYSANTHEMUMS From 2hi In. pote and from trays with 2 to 3 shoots. Per 100 Polly Rose $2 00 Glory of Paclflc 2 00 Major BonnaflToii 2 00 WANT 300 White Ivory, 500 Timothy Eaton, 200 Queen and 200 Mrs. Jerome Jonei. A. E FAHCHER, Blnehamton, N.Y. Chrysanthemums New and standard varieties. Fine plants now ready, 3% inch pots. Write for list and prices. H. WEBER & SONS Oakland, Md. Ifpntlnp t1i# inorlwt*' BrcbangB wheg wrltlMg. Planting time at hand. Best standard varieties in stock. Send List for best quotations NATHAN SMITH & SON ADRIAN, MICH. Meotlon the FlorlBts' Eichange when writing. SiirpiDs BemiiDo siogk PerlOO Alternanthera^ 2 and 2!-. Appleton, Edgar 8andf_^rB, J. O.Whlliain. Mrw. Oliamhorlaln, O. P. Basftfitt. Glory of Paclflr, Mrs. I'^rrln, EBtello, Major BonnalTou, Dr. Enguehard, $2.fi0 i>er 100. OeraniumH, single and double, standard varle* ties, named, $2.5U per 110. Boston r«rnfi,2lii $3.00 per 100 •• " 8 In. pans 10.00 ijer do/,. PitTHdut, fl in. panH 5.00 •' Flowering licgonlaH, named.,.. 2.5' per 100 ABparagUM Spreii^erl, ? In. ..... 2.B0 " " FlatnoHUit,2 lu 2.60 " " 3 in 4.00 *' English Ivy, 2 In. 2.00 " Hritle and BrideBiiiaid RoseB... 2.60 " Aiiteri4;an Beauty, 3 In 6.00 " THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, Ohio 175 Merry diristmaH, 25 l'hliauclchain, 60 Katon, 25 Chadwiclt. Will cloHe out the lot tor $10.00 or at $2.00 per 100. SMI LAX, »1 50 per 100 CARNATIONS Fiold-grown plants. Send tor prices. H. W. FIELD, Northampton. Mass. Mention the Florleta' Exchange when writlnK. Chrysanthemum Stock 3 1-4 INCH POTS Our stock plants have never been stored nnder the bencli bi cool in one of our best three-qnarter span houses since flowers short, stocky plants, in perfect condition Pink. Per 100 Wm. Duckham... $5.00 A. J. Balfour 3.00 Dr. Enguehard.... 4 00 Glory ol Paclflc... 2.00 Maud Dean 2.50 Mile. M. Llger 3.00 Mrs. Ooombes..,. 2.50 Nemesis 2.00 Pink Ivory 2.00 Yellow. Per 100 ] Col. D. Appleton., $2.50 Oremo 2.00 Henry Sinclair.,.. 2.50 | Major Bonnaffon.. 3.00 \ October Sunshine. 3.00 White. Per 100 Ivory $2.00 Lady Fltzwygram. 2.00 Mme. Bergman... 2.50 Alice Byron 3. CO Nellie Pockett... 2.60 MrB. H. Robinson. 2.50 Mrs. Jerome Jones 8.00 ut have been grown were cut. We ofifer White. PerlOO Mutual Friend. ..,$2.00 Polly Rose 2.00 Timothy Eaton... 3.60 Crimson. Black Hawk.. 2.00 Dazzler.. ...... 3.00 John Shrlmpton.. 2.60 EDW. J. TAYLOR, SOUTHPORT, CT. Mention The Florists' ICxchange when writing. CHRYSANTHEMUMS 2Ji inch pots, ready now. This stock is in fine growing condition. Can ship the day order is received. Per 100 Per 1000 Polly Rose $2 00 $15.00 Qlory of Pacific 1.75 14 00 Halllday 2.50 20.00 Per 100 Per 1000 Major Bonnaffon $2.00 $17.00 Willowbrook 2.50 20.00 ROOTED CIJTTING8 •'''"y R^^'- a'»''y «' Pacific Malllday. $1.00 per 100; $7.50 per 1000. Major Bon- naffon, $1.25 per 100; SIO.OO per 1000. H. N. EATON, Manager. 5o. Sudbufy, Mass. Mention The Florists' E^tchaDge when writing. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Prom 3^i in. and 3K In. pots. A. J. Balfour, G. W. Ohilds. Mies Alice Byron. Dr. Enguehard, Mayflower, Yellow Eaton. Price from 2% Inch pota, $4.00 per 100. Mrs. H. Robinson. Mrs. Barclay, Maud Dean, Mrs. Coombe, Nagoya. Superba, Silver Wedding. Price from 2H Inch pots, $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. Autumn Glory, Ada Spaulding, Collingfordli, Dorothy Devens, Glory Pacific, Harry May, Harry Parr, J. E. Lager, J. H. Troy. Mrs. Jerome Jones, Meta, Minnie Wanamaker, Mrs. Baer, Mrs. 8. T. Mnrdock, Mies M. M. Jolinson, Major Bonnaffon, Mrs. Humphrey, Mad. Fred Bergman, Niveus, Polly Rose, Rose Owen, Thomas H. Brown, Xeno, T. Oarrington, Ivory. Solell d'Octobre, Ool. D. Appleton. Price, from 2H Inch pots, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS READY FOR IMMEDIATE SALES. For prices, etc., see page y, July let Issue. Own Roit ROSES Fine Stock Bride, Bridesmaid, Golden Gate. Sin. pots $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. ROSBS Hermosa, La France, Clothilde Soupert, Crim- son Rambler, from 5 In . pots, strong. $25.00 per 100. Hardy and everblooming vars. 2Vi inch, 94.00: 3^ inch. $12.00; 4 inch. $15.00 per 100. GRAFTED FINE STOCK Bride, Bridesmaid, Golden Gat«, Carnot. Kaiserin, Testont, La France, Wootton, Watteville, Albany, from 3 inch pots $15.00 per 100. Killarney, from 3 In. pots. $18.00 per 100. ""' VIOLETS"*'" STOCK POTS Harie Lonlse, $3,00 per 100 1 $26.00 per 1000. WOOD BRO^., rifthkill, New York Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. 70 The Plorists' Exchange CTANnARn FIflWFR PATS The Whilldin Pottery Company M ■ flUUflllU I kUfff bll lUIW PHILADELPHIA, PA. JERSEY CITY, N.J. LONG ISLAND CITY. N. Y Mention The FlorlBts' Bichange wbeo writing. PULVERIZED SHEEP MANURE FINE PULVERIZED AND TREE FROM DIRT OR WEEDS Per 100 lb« $1.75 " SOO '■ 8.00 " 1000 •• 15 00 " 2000 ■• 25.00 STUMPP ft WALTER CO. so Barclay St., N.Y. TO CLOSE OUT GERANIITMS, CANNAS. Best varltHles, fine plants. $4.uu per 100, out of 4-ln. pots, VEKBKNAS, SALVIAS, out of 3>i Id,, $2.60 per 10". CHRYSANTHEMUMS, Polly Krae. Paclflc. H. Robinson, 2';-ln. pots, flne plants, $2.00 per 100; $17.60 per 1000. ASTERS. Remple's. flne plants, $2.60 per 1000, CAHBAdK, all kinds, $1,00 per lOOO. J, C. SCHMIDT CO., Brislol, Pa. stvuHkx Per 100 Pine thrifty stock, 2 In., $1.26 PRIMULA OBfONICA GBANIH- FLOBA, four varieties, 2 in $2.00 QEO. Cash With order, please. J. HUQHES, Berlin, N. J. Mention The Florists' Exclmnge wtion •writing. PRIMROS ES CHINESE, Mixed, very fine seed. IH In., 2c.; FORBESl (Baby), 2 In,, 2c,: OBCONICA GRANDIFLORA, Fine.st Friased Sorts, ready very soon. Alba and Rosea, 2 In,. 2c,; SEI£ULIN^ in. pots, $6.00 per 100; from 3 In. pots, $8.00 per 100. Satisfaction Guaranteed PAUL HADER. East Stroudsburg. Pa. Mf-ntlrtn The Florlstf*' F^xchiiiige when writing. SMILAX PLANTS strong, 2 In, stock, $1,00 per 100; $9,00 per 1000 CABBAGE PLANTS StsrSlm. grown, $1,00 per 1000; 10,000 for $7,60, R.KILBOURN, Clinton, N.Y. Mentlfin The Florists* Exchanee when wrltlnp. Altcrnanthcras p. MAJOR and A. NANA 2 In Pots, $l.50 per lOO; $15. OO per lOOO Afferatam, Gurney. 2 In, pots $1.60 per lOft. Mnlvia, Bonfire, 2H in pots $2.00 per 100. Cash with order. ERNEST HARRIS, Delanson, N.Y. Mention The Flurlsts' Exchange when writing. GeraDlums ||»;^ Three acres planted for stoelc, rooted cuttings in any quantity after September 1. 1 will guarantee them to reach you In good growing condition, and would like to book your order now. Send for list. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. PRIMROSES Chinese Obconica and Forbesii , July in per 100, $2.00 CINKRARIA, ready September, " 2.00 ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus, 2^ in. pots per 100, $2.00 PANSY SEED, large flowering, July.,, Oz, 4,00 CASH or O, O. D. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio Mention The Florists' Bxchnnge when writing. Vegetalilii, HienDliofliie am BemilDg PlaDts VEGETABLE PLANTS GERANIUMS r^AnilA#2Tr iQ '^^y quantity. Wln- %^AM3M3A%mM*, ningstadt. Early All- Head, Sure-Head, Succession. Early and Late Flat Dutch. Hollander, etc. $1.00 per i(M»; $8.60 per 10,000. PARCKY YT^V Uoas Onrled, 26 oU. per ■^■'•■■*'^*^'"^* 100; »L26 per 1000. C¥r¥ YTHV In any quantity. White and *^*-**-'*-**^ * Pink Plume, Giant Pascal, Golden Heart, Boston Marliet and other vara., $1.00 per 1000; $8.50 per 10,000. '■^^^mv A 1^#^VrC2 Acme, Beauty, Stone, M.^^aM.im. M.\MM^^ Perfection, etc.. 25ct8. per 100; $1.00 per 1000. nm^pp'KT^DC Bull Nose, Bweet Mountain, ■■ ■■^*^*^-*^**^ Buby King, 26c. per 100; $2.00 per 1000. Miscellaneous Plants 2V4-1I1* stock In Al condition. Ageratnm, Alternantliera. Alyssuui, Coleas, Heliotrope, Lantana, Salvia and Swainsuna, $2.00 per 100. Telegraph, $1.00 per doz. ; $6.00 per 100. Other good varieties from $2.00 per 100; $17.50 per 1000 up. Good stocky plants, 2>4 in. pots, for growing on. Good stocky plants from 2 In. pots: PeriOO Alpbonse Eicard. . . $2.00 Rerthe de Preailly. 4.00 Beauty Poitevine .. 2.00 Bruanti 2.00 Centanre 2.nO E. H.Trego 5.00 Gloire de France. . . 2.00 Jean deLa Brete. . . 3.00 La Favorite ,. 2.00 LaPllote 2.00 Le Old 2.00 Per 101) M. Jolly de Bamme- villo 4.00 Mme. Charlotte., . 2.00 Mme. Jaulin 2.00 Mme. Landry 2.00 Marquis de Oastel- lane 3.00 Marquis de Mont- morte 2.00 Miss F. Perkins. . . . 2.00 S. A. Nutt 2.00 Thos. Meehan 3.00 We will send 1000, 60 each of the above varieties, for $20.00, Send for descriptive price list. Come and see our stock and let us figure on your supply for next season. Not less than five of any one variety sold. Cash With Order, Please. Send for Trade Price List. Write for Special Price on Largre Lots of Anything: In this List Our Collection of BARDV POMPOM CHRVSAMXHHMIJ9I8 la acknowledged aa second to none In the country. It won the American Institute Diploma at the New York Show last Fall, besides numerous CertlQcates of Merit and First Prizes al different Shows. R. VINCENT, JR. & SON, White Marsh, Md. Mention The Florists' Szchange when wrltin£. taken of only selected flowers and well built stock; none better; twice transplanted; 93.00 per 100: $36.00 per lilOO. 3 In., $7.00 per 100; $66.00 per 1000. Seed of above'strain, new crop, $ft.00 per 1000. C. WINTERICH. DEFIANCE, OHIO Mention the Florists' Bxcbange when writing. J. E. FELTHOUSEN Bedding Plant Specialist SCHENECTADY, N. Y. SMILAX PLAl 8 Strongplanl8,2H-iii. pots. $18.00 per 1000. g I ROSE PLANTS— Own Roots S P, 125 aolden Gate. 226 Bride, 260 Bridesmaid, n 8 S4,00 per 100. For Cash, 0 |Spy Hill Conservatories^J^^i^j^ McnUnn Thp Florists' Kxflmnge when writing. 'S 4< HOUSES 100,000 PLANTS Sprays or Strings in any anautity EMERSON G. McFADDEN Tei.28A SHORT HILLS. N.J. TOBACCO STRONG HAVANA DUST 25 lb. 75c I 100 lb. $2.00 SOIb. $1.25|500lb. 9.00 Stumpp&WaltirCo. V BO BARCLAY tr, N.Y. V All NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN and FLORISTS wishing to do business with Europe should send for the (( Horticultural Advertiser" TftiB l8 THE Hritiali Trade Paper, being read weekly liy all Ilorlieultural trailers. It le also taken by over UXKi of the best Continental liouses. Anniiiil BiilisiTipMons to cover eost of pustaije, 76 cents. Money orders payable at Luwdham, Notts. Address EDITORS OF THE :*H. A. » "^Chilwell Nurseries, Lowdham, Notts European Agents tor THE AMERICAN CARNATION UentlOD Tlie Florists* BKCtauige when writlBg. JAPANESE CANE STAKES BRIGHT, CLEAN and durable, 6 ft. long Per 1000 $6.00 " 2500 . r . 13.75 STUMPP & WALTER CO. so Barcray St., N. Y. Mention tb» PnnH«t»' Bichangg when writJag. Milwaukee. News Notes. Since the closing of the schools business has assumed its usual Sum- mer clullne.ss, and but for occasional funeral work very little is doing". The quality of stoi:k is holding out well, and there are carnations and roses in the market equal to Midwinter quality. Extra fine stock finds a ready market, but there is enough of the commoner grades left over to offset good average returns. The funeral of the chief of our fire department created a stiff demand dur- ing the latter part of the week, and nearly all the trade shaied in some of the work. The chief was a popular citizen. and a member of nearly all the social and civic organizations, who all paid their last respects by sending some large floral emblems. Various departments in the city also sent some handsome pieces, and the lobby of the City Hall, where his body was lying in state, was entirely filled with floral work of all de- scriptions. Wm. Edelfsen decorated the automo- bile which captured first prize in the recent floral parade. President S. A. F. O. H. Vaughan, Phil Hauswirth. August Poehlman, George Asmus, and Ed. Winterson. of Chicago, paid our club a visit at our regular meeting last Wednesday eve- ning. Topics concerning the coming Fall f;how were discussed, and valuable sugestiops were made by the experi- enced Chicagoans. President Vaughan also imjiressed the members with the benefits derived by attending the an- nual S. A. F. convention, and his ur- gent appeal may add a few to the ranks en route for Washington. State Vice- President Wm. A. Kennedy is also drumming up the craft throughout the State. There seems to be no let up of the rainy season so far, and heavy showers the past week are showing their effects on carnations in the field; unless we have exceptionally favorable weather from now on a large percentage of plants will be lost. There will be some increa.'^e in the supply next season. F. Schmeling. John Howard, Chas. P.urmeister. Otto Sylvester, Aug. Ma- hake and C. C. Pollworth Co. are add- ing some glass and most of it will be devoted to carnations. Nic Zweifel is building a fine dwell- ing house. C. C. P. Cromwell, Conn. A. N. Pierson is building a rose house 54 by 400 feet that will be filled later with Killarney. He is so well pleased with this new rose that he will grow three houses the coming year in place of one last. G. R. I^udwig. bookkeeper for A. N. Pierson, is spending two • weeks at Lake Otsego. N. Y. He !s expected home on Saturday. A. N. Pierson and Miss Pierson re- turned on Thursday from Niagara Falls, where they had passed about a. week. The greenhouse property of the late F. A. Pierson has been purchased by his father, and has become a part of the A. N. Pierson plant. H. July 15, 1908 The Florists' Exchange 71 C. BONNET a. H. BLAKB BONNET & BLAKE Wholesale Florists 26 Boerum Place, BROOKLYN, N. Y. TelephoDe 4S38 Main. OoDBignments eollolted. Out-of-town orders care fally attended to. Olve as a trial. U«Dt1oD tb« FlorlBts* Bxcbanse when wrltlns. 8lxth Ave. and 26th St. Coogan Buildinq NEW YORK Open every Morning at Six o'clock for tne Bale of Cut Flowers Wall Space for advertieinK purposes to Rent J. DONALDSON. Secretary Uentlon the FlorlBta* Bxcbanc« when wrltlns. JOSEPH S. FENRICH Wholesale Florist Consignments Solicited 48 West 30th Street, New York City Tflophonc, S24 and SS5 MadlRon SgoBre, FORD BROS. Wholesale Florists i& WEST 28th ST., NEW YORK Telephone, 3870-3871 Madison Square GRO'WHRS, AXXEN'TION I Always ready to receive Fine Stock WILLIAM n. GUNTHER 30 IWeat 39tli .Street 'Phone, 6E1 Madison Sq. NEW YORK Violets. Roses, Carnations, Orchias Established 1SS3. THE ONLY HOUSE HANDLING THE NEW R ED CARNATION "VICTORY" To be dlSBemlnated 1906. Also a complete line of choicest fluwere. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN, wholesale Florist 63 West 39th Street, New York Telephone. 1684-16S6 Madleon Square HICKS &CRAWB11CK Wholesale Florists And Dealers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES IO8 Livingston Street ■Phone. 3660-3661 Main BROOKLYN, N. T. Meptloo the FlorUto' Eichamce when writlns. JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist 53 WEST SOth STREET NEW YOR.K ConBignments Solitltiftl. Telephone, 280 Matlison Sq. Mention tbe Florlett' BitebtBire wh»« wrltlag. JAMES McMANUS iVTor^^^rl 50 W. SOth St., New York Beauties, Meteors, Brides and Bridesmaids are the leaders- _ - - - _^ ALWAYS ON T HAND THE HIGHEST GRADE OF A SPECIALTV. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES SUNN & TBOMPSON Wholesale Florists 55 and 57 West 26th Street, NOV YORK SPECIALTIES- VIolsts, Carnations and Roses ShIppLiiK orders rereivf prompt attention. CoiisIkh- iiieiits SoliL-itwi. Telephone I SHft-1 Madison Square Mention ifle Flortaf Bichange when writing Frank H. Tbaendlt Charles Schenck Traendly & Schenck V^holesale Florists 44 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK ' AND CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE Telephonesi 798 and 799 MADISON 8n Square TOP GRADE FOR SHIPPING American Beatit?', Bridesmaid, Bride, Liberty, Meteor, Lily of the Valley, Carnations ^ld?rn"lq!.re JOHN I. RAYNOR. 49 West 28th St.. NEW YORK w. C Horan SS West 28th St., INEW YORK TELEPHONB, I'I62.|463 MADISON SQUARE CUT FUOWERS AT WHOUESAUE Cincinnati. S. A. F. Matters. Up to the present time it has not ix-en fully decided that we will run a "president's special" out of Cincinnati, but I can definitely announce that our delegation will travel over the B. & O. R. R., and whether we get the "pre.sident's special" out of here or not. the Cincinnati delegation must heartily invites all florists tributary to this city to Join us. I am still hopeful that matters at the Chicago end can be ar- i;inged, and the "president's special" be a -fait. News Items. John J. Wunderle of St. Louis was a caller. He had been attending ;i meetifig of the Saengerbund. or some- thing of the kind, at Hamilton, O. Peter Weiland, of Cincinnati, and Nl'W Castle, ha.s sold a half interest In his business to his brother-in-law, Peter dinger, of Aurora, III. Mr. olinger will take charge of the Cincin- nati end October 1. and Mr. Weiland will look after the greenhouses. .They have added two three-hundred-foot houses to their already large plant. Business is settling down to Summer quietness, and vacations are in order. The writer had the pleasure of taking lunch with President Vaughan, in Chicago. Friday. P. J. Hauswirth was quite sick all day, but gave us an audience just the same. I was pleased to meet Miss Pearl Fulmer, of Des Moines, Iowa, at Mr. Hauswirth's store. By the way, Phil joined 200 brother Klks, Saturday, by boat, "The North- land" to Buffalo. He said he wanted a rest. That's a joke, with 200 Elks on board! Ed. Hauswirth was very busy with decorations at the Audi- torium. The annual election of officers for 1905 to July 1906, of the board of di- rectors of the Cincinnati Florists' So- ciety w'as held at the office and sales- room of E. G. Gillett. Friday afternoon last, and resulted as follows: Presi- dent, WiMiam Murphy; vice-president, Ben George; secretary, Clarence J. Ohmer; treasurer, D. Rusconi; advis- ory director, Richard Witterstaetter. Cincinnati is not in the field to en- tertain the S. A. F. O. H., until the twenty-fifth anniversary of the society, which occurs in 1909. E. G. GILLETT. San Francisco. News Items. During the visit of Miss Alice Roosevelt to this city, the banquet hall of the Palace Hotel was inagnificently decorated with rich vases of American Beauty roses from the Dwight Way greenhouses of grower Young, lily of the valley, and lilies, and choicest selections of carnations of both the Governor Roosevelt variety and the John H. Sievers & Go's. Hannah Ho- bart. The handiwork of this tasteful display is credited to florist Stevenson, of the Palace Hotel. Luther Burbank was an invited guest at a banquet tendered Miss Roosevelt and Secretary of War Taft, at the Bohemian Club's Big Tree grove, on July 4. This is the annual time Alex Mann is in the habit of doing something in the good-bye line, preceding a vacation trip. The program he made up this year embraced a superb banquet at the big down town French restaurant. Following this his guests mounted a 40-horse power automobile and made a streak for Golden Gate Park, and the Cliff House, returning in time for the theatre. Before the Fourth of July week ends Mr. Mann and wife and their three children will have departed for a trip to Chicago, Philadelphia, New York and Boston, intending to be in attendance at the August annual meeting of the S. A. F. O. H.. in Wash- ington, and on their return trip have a look at the Lewis and Clark World's Fair in Portland, Oregon. ALVIN. A.LYOUNG&CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 54 West 28th Street, New York Receivers and Shippers of CUT FLOV/ERS. Oonslgnments solicited. Prompt settlements Mwttoo tti* ncrliti' Bxckaac* wbu wtltlas. 72 The Florists' Exchange Wm.J.BAKER Wholesale Florist 1432 S.Penn Square, PHILADELPHIA.PA. Seasonable Cut Flowers Fine Quality Both 'phones. UentloD the FloriBts' Ezcbange when writing DUMONT & CO. Wholesale Florists Carnations & Ss>eciAlty No. 1305 Filbert St., Philadelphia Bell and Keystone 'Phones. MentlOD the Florlstw' Bicbangf when writing. WM. J. MOORE * Wholesale Florist I23B-37 FILBERT STREET "F!Sr«le75S',S?-' PHILADELPHIA. PA. Bell and Keystone 'Phones. We can use more CHOICE SWEET PEAS and EARLY ASTERS. Mention the Florists' Bzchange when writing. EDWARD REID Wholesale Florist . 1526 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA Bet. Market and Chestnut Streets CIiolceBt Stock Always on Hand Telephone l»43-*26-A, Mention the florUa' Bicbapge when writing. A DAILY CUT FROM 40 GRO^^^ERS We can and will fill your Out Flower wants to advantage. Shipping orders our Speclaltj Write, telephone or telegraph. Long; Distance Phone, 1129 Main. Headquarters for HARDY FERNS and WILD SMILAX Most Complete Line of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES in the West CATALOGUE FREE. E. F. WINTERSON CO., Established 1894 45-47-49 Wabash Ave-, CHICAGO MealloD the Florlais' Exchange when writing. J.B.DEAMUD Bncoessor to minols Out Flower Oo. Wholesale Cut Flowers Conslgnmeats Solicited. SI and 53 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing, GEO. REINBERG orotfJfCut Flowers CHOICE AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES We will take care ol your orders at reasonable prices. Prompt attention. 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the Florlsta' Bicbapge when writing. H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist 1402 Pine Street. ST. LOUIS. MO. UentloD the Florists' Bxchanie when wrttlnc. WIETOR BROS. Wholesale Growers of CUT FLOWERS All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 51 Wabash Ave., CIUCAGO 58-60 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO WHOLESALE FLORISTS All Cut Flowers at Ruling Market Prices. Florists* Supplies Mention the FIorlBts' Exchange when writing. CHA$.W. MCHELLAR Orchids FANCY VALLEY, ROSES, CARNATIONS, and all CUT FLOWERS and QREENS 5 1 Waba»h Ave., Chicago Mention The Florists' ExcBange when writing. Wholesale Prices of Out Flowers-Per 100 Baltimore June 30, 1906 20.00 12.60 8.00 3.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 2.00 ".'so 26.00 '6.00 3.00 a. 00 15.00 "'.'20 to 26.00 to 18.00 to 10.00 to 6.00 to to 6.00 to i.OO to 3.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to 8.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to to .76 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to to to to to to 1.00 to 60.00 to 26.00 to 8.00 to to 6.00 to 10.00 to to to to to to 20.00 to to to to to to to .60 Boston July 10. 1906 6.00 to 2.00 to 1.00 to to .. .. to 1.00 to to to 10.00 6.0U 2.00 1.00 to 2.00 to .... to to .... to .... to to to .... to to to .30 to .30 to .30 to to .60 to to to 1.00 1.00 1.00 ■'.'76 60.00 1.00 to to to to to to to 10.00 to to to to to to .... to to 16.00 ".'26 Buffalo July 11, 1906 20.00 12.00 6.00 2.00 6.00 «.00 3.00 2.00 to 26.00 to 20.00 to 12.00 to (;.oo 6.00 6.00 i.OO 3.00 2.00 to 7.00 .60 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.26 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 '.'m 40.00 26.00 1.00 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.50 2.00 2.0U 2.00 2.00 to to to 1.00 to 60.00 to 60.00 to to to 8.00 3.00 12.00 '.'15 to 12.00 to 1.00 to to to to to 16.00 to to to to to to to .26 Cblcago July 10, 19J6 .00 to 32 ,00 to 2i. .00 to 18. 00 to 8. ,00 to 6, 00 to 6, 00 to 4. to 00 to 0 00 to 8 00 to 12 .00 to 6. 00 to 4 to .35 to .76 to 60 to 50 to eu to 60 to 50 to 60 to 60 to ... to ... 36 to 1. ,00 to 60. ... to . 76 to 1. 26 to 1. 00 to 6. 00 to 12. .00 to 1. ... to ... ... to ... ... to ... ... to ... ,00 to 12. .. to ... 10 to ... to ... ... to .. ... to ... ... to ... to Names and Varieties A. BEtUTY, fancy— special I " extra I " No. 1 " CulU & Ordinary... Bride, 'Maid, fancy-Bpeclal «g " extra • " No. 1 S " No. 2 ge Golden Gate K. A. Victoria Liberty Meteor ; Perle ORCHIDS— Cattleyas r Inferior grades, all colors... •» ) White ^Standard f Pink ,S Varieties f Red I Yellow & var.. White Pink Red ea stand, var.) ) Yellow cfe Tar.. t Novelties Adiantum Asparagus '■ Sprengeri, buoches Oallab Daisies Gladioldb Lilies Lily of the Valley Mignonette fancy Pansies Peonies .Smilax Stocks Sweet Peas g'FANCY ) Wl fc. (•The hiRhest L P" (S trradefl of 1 Re ea Stand, var.) ) Ye Clacinnatl July .s, 1906 8.00 4.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 26.00 'i'.'oo 10.00 "".i'o 10 25.0(J to le.ou to 12.00 to 6.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 5.00 to 6.0U to 6.00 to to to to .60 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to to to 1.00 to 60.0(1 to 36.00 to to .60 to e.oo to 12.00 to 4.00 to to to to to 16.00 to 3.00 to .25 to to to to nilwaukee July 111, 1906 IS.OO t'.'oo 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.50 16.00 16.00 to 26.00 to 18.10 to 12.00 to 8.0 tu 6.00 to 4.00 to 3.00 to 2.00 to 6.00 to 8.00 to 8.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to to to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to to 1.00 to 25.00 to 25.00 20.00 16.00 10.00 6.00 to .60 to to to 10.00 to to 2.00 to to to to 20.00 to i to to to to to to .20 Pbll'delpbla July 10, 1905 4.00 3.0J 6.00 40.00 1.60 to 25.00 to 20.00 to 1'2.60 to 8.00 to to to 6.00 to 4.00 to 8.00 to 8.00 to 16.00 to to to 50.00 to to 2.00 to to to I to 3.00 to to to to to 1.00 I to 60.00 to to .... to to 10.00 3.00 to 16.00 to 4.00 to 12.50 ".'26 to to to to 16.00 to to .50 to to to to to Pittsburg July 10, 1906 .00 16.00 8.00 2.00 to 26.00 to 18.00 to 12.00 6.00 2.00 'a'.'oi) 5.00 4.00 3.00 1.00 to to to 12.00 to to 2.00 to 4.00 .76 to to 1.00 1.50 1.50 1.60 2.00 2.00 76 20.00 20.00 to to to to to to 1.25 to 60.00 to 30.00 to 4.00 12.00 .00 to to 6.00 to 16.00 to 4.00 to to to to ) to 16.00 to 10.00 '.'is to .20 to to to to to St. Louis July 10, 1906 to 12.60 to 8.00 to 3.00 to to 4.00 to 3.00 to to to to 8.00 to to 2.00 to to to to to to to 1.60 to 1.60 to 1.60 to to to to 16.00 lO.lU 6.00 'o'.'o'o 4.00 5.00 'i'.b'o 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 25.00 to 26.00 to .... to .40 to .... to .... to .... to .... to .... to .... to .... to .... to .... to .16 to .... to .... to .... to .... to ... to 60.00 60.00 .60 6.00 J. B. MURDOCH & CO. Wholesale Florists FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 545 Liberty St.. PlHSBURG, PA. Long Distance 'Phone, 1436 Oourt, Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing. Pittsburg Florists' Exchanp WHOLESALE FLORISTS and Florists* Supplies 228 DIAMOND STREET end for weekly price list PJftchlirO PSI and pric es on large orders. rllldUUIg Fa IfDtlon ttaa noHsts' Bxebaim whm wrlttns. Asparagus Plumosu* Mignonette Chrysanthemums Lily narrlsll Brides, 'Maids American Beauties WELCH BROS. PROPRIETOR* CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET IS Province St.— 9 Chapman Pl. Halserlns Violets Carnots , Orchids '■ Valley Carnations Oaa fumiBh at short notice. Price according to quality of goods. Long Distance Telephone 6267 and 6268 WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS and FLORJSTS' SUPPLIES CCPolIworthCo. MILWAUKEE. WIS. Uentlon the Florists* Exchange when writing- HOLTON fi HUNKEL CO. AVKolesale Florists Florists' Supplies Manufacturers of Wire designs. 457 Milwaukee Street. MILWAUKEE, WIS. •Phone, Main 874. P. O. Box 103. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Chicago. The Week's News. Changeable and unseasonable weather has marked the Summer so far. Carnatitms have made a fine growth where planted out early, while later planted stock has not progressed so well. Benching, in some instances, has been going on for some time. Those who have tried the indoor plan report the plants making a' fine growth, as ever.vthing has been favorable for them. Asters are not making as good a growth as in former years, and if late ones do not do any better than the early ones have done the crop will not amount to a great deal around this city. Some are beginning to cut from the early asters, but they are of very inferior quality, being short-stemmed and small flowers and fit for nothing but design work. A larger glass area has been planted to chrysanthemums than in former years in this section. Several of the local craft made a trip to Milwaukee one night last week to attend a meeting of the Milwaukee Florists' Club and awaken interest In the coming S. A. F. convention at Washington. A meeting of the Wholesale Associa- tion has been called for Wednesday of this week. E. G. Gillett, of Cincinnati, was a vis- itor one day last week. It being the endeavor of the Chicago conventionites to go by way of Cincinnati, he was here consulting the local transportation committee of the club in regard to this matter. TTp to the present time no def- inite arrangements liave been made. A. L. Randall, wife and family are spending the Summer on their farm, near Benton Harbor, Mich. J. B. Deamud spent last week on the farm in Michigan with his family, who have moved out there for the Summer. P. J. Hauswirth and wife were in the party of Elks who made the lake trip from here to Buffalo to attend the an- nual convention of that society. W. J. Smythe has moved his family out to his Summer home at a nearby lake resort. T. B. Boulter, of Highland Park, who was a-ssaulted and robbec'. on the night of July 2. has since died of his injuries. He leaves a widow and two children, the eldest IS months. Mrs. Boulter is in one of the hospitals here. A sub- scription was started for her on one of Ihe morning trains coming in from Highland Park, and in a short time .?600 had been raised. The miscreant has not yet been caught. H. B. Philpot, of Winnepeg, Mani- toba, is spending a few days in town. Having .silld his place to Olmstead & arifflth, he anticipates sojourning in the States for some time before going back home. Visitors in town: F. Stuppy, St. Jo- seph, Mo.; S. Wachenheim, Vicksburg, Miss.; O. M. Morris, Los Angeles, Cal. P. P. Benthey is on the sick list. ROBERT JOHNSTONE. Wired Toothpicks 10,000, •l.SO I 50,000,96.25 MAiniFAOTDBEB BY W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Samples free. For sale by dealers. Mention the Florlats' Exchange when writing. Headqaarters in Western New York For ROSES, CARNATIONS yVnd all kinrts of Season- able Flowers. WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist ALSO DEALER IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES AND WIRE DESIGNS 383-87 Elllcott St BUFFLAO, N. Y. GiTE Ub a Tbial We oah please Tod Ueatloa the noriata' Bieiiaaca wliea wrltlw. July 16, 1906 The Plorists' Exchange 73 FANCY CARNATIONS AND ROSES "^.EJTJ.I-D'.SliV SAMUEL S. PENNOCK THE Wholesale Florist of Philadelphia Mention The Florlsta' Eichange wbeD writing. CHOICE VALLEY Commencing Monday, June 26, we will close at 6 P. M. u3[D81IOD8, KfllSdriD SDH oWfiBl "638 $ ..ji'i?.".i'?.ig!atr-!;;-.;'"'i'!r,ig!'.'g-.^fv.- Valley, American Beauti|,Kai»erin i TQe Pl|llailllipi|ia WlOliiSalli FiOWtt lOaiKel and all the finest Summer Roses f 1235-37 Filbert St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Newport. News Notes. Keal summer weather has come at last, and with it our annual influx of summer residents, which always starts an active season with the florists. From now until the Newport season ends in October is the harvest time of the year in the flower business, and the opening of the season finds the trade all ready tor it. Hot weather means a successful flower trade tor us; the reason the past two years have not been wholly satisfactory to the trade has been on account of the cold weath- er that has prevailed here. This Sum- mer the season is opening with brighter prospects. Wadley & Smythe have received much favorable comment tor the beau- tifully displayed window arranged in their Casino store by their manager, Henry J. Ficken. The arrangement of palms and ferns with foxgloves and orchids intermingled, together with blooming anthuriums on the window sides, gave a superb effect. Since the June show, the elaborate displays of both hardy and tender va- rieties of water lilies made by Henry A. Dreer, of Philadelphia, Pa., for which a silver medal was awarded, have received much good mention among the craft, and attention thereby drawn to this very desirable class of plants. F. L. Zeigler has done more than well with the large campanulas in 6 and 7 inch pots; he has been selling in quan- tities the past three weeks. These specimen plants in full bloom have re- tailed readily at $1 to $1.50 each. Leikens has been receiving some very fine Killarney roses from his New York store, which will remain open all Sum- mer, although Mr. Leikens will person- ally remain in Newport for the sea- son in charge of his growing business here. The Killarney rose is fast gain- ing in favor here, its color and long keeping qualities pleasing every one. It goes to customers at $3 a dozen. H. L. Frost & Co., of Boston, Mass., who make a specialty of spraying trees and shrubs, are again this season doing work here, having already sev- eral contracts. The work is in charge of W. B. Henderson, the Newport man- ager. The Rhode Island Nurseries are stJU busy filling last orders for bedding plants, especially geraniums and pe- tunias. V. A. Vanicek, the owner, re- ports a most excellent season with an especially large demand for "big stuff." Recent visitors have been: Mr. Rich, representing Joseph Breck & Sons Cor- poration, of Boston, Mass.; Mr. Will- iams, of the W. E. Barrett Company, Providence, R. I; Henry C. Anthony, of Portsmouth, R. I.; Samuel D. Clapp, jr., with Leggett & Brother, of New York; Henry Kallen, representing Au- gust Rhotert. New York; and John Beaton, with R. & J. Farquhar & Co., of Boston, Mass. F. W. E. A. BEAVEN Wholesale Dealer In Sonilieni Willi smilai I And Florists' Hardy Decorative Supplies EVEROREEN, ALA. kieutlon Tbe Florluts' Exchange when writing. Indianapolis. News Items. A postponed meeting of the State Florists' Association of Indiana is to be held in the State House, July 9. President J. C. Vaughan, of the S. A. F. O. H., intends sending a special representative, who will aid the State Vice-President to promote interest In the coming national convention. Charles Vollrath is to spend his vaca- tion at his old home in Pennsylvania. Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Weigand will leave for the East early in August. Mr. Weigand expects to be in Washington during the convention. John Bertermann and family have left for Clarke's Lake, Mich. I. B. PaiKeMiDCD pitji. Go. Inc. FLO RIST^S 6fPECIALTIE»S St. James BIdg. 1133 Broadway, New York Mpntlon Tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. SOUTHERN SMILAX Choice BCOCE, full weight, eO-lb. case, f 7.00; 25-lb. case, $3.76. GALAX— Brilliant bronze or green, selected, $1.00 per 1000; $3.76 per 6000. LEUCOTHfE SPRATS— Green or bronze, SOo. per 100; $7.50 per 1000. Sphagnum Moss— Large bale, $1.76; by freight, $2.00. Green .Sheet Moss— Per bbl. sack, $2.60. All Kinds of Florists' SuppUes. L. J. Kreshover. 'r.{"AVi&i,'X: New Y^rk Mention TTip FlorlBta' Eicbange wbeo writing. Sheep Manure Pulverized. Free from all Adulteration. In Bag, $18.00 per Ton. Special price on car load lots In bulk. ROBERT SIMPSON Clifton, N. J. Mention the FloriBf ' Bichtnjre when wrlttng. JAPANESE MOSS P&cked In paper cartoDB. " Mobs and nothing out Moss": DO sticks or dirt. Less than half the ' rice of Oerman Mobb. L. WERTHEIMBER & CO., Roreisn. St Domestlo Specialties, 39 Barclay S<., New York. Mention Tbe FInrlwtB' Exohangp whpn writing. National Florists' Board of Trade NEW MANAOEfllENT. Tel. Oall, 66S John. HABBis H. HATDEN (Late Manager of the Nepera Chemical CJompany), President EDWAED MoK. WHTTiNQ, Vlce-Prefl. andOounsel John E. Walseb, secretary and Treasurer 56 PINE STi| (Booms 8u-«ii) Mi ¥■ CITY Mention The Florists' Eicbange when writing. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE AVM. DILGER, Manager FANCT FERNS, $1.00 per 1000. Discount on;regular shipments. 38-40 Miami Ave., Detroit, Mich. UentloD the riorlata' Bzchaui when wrItlDg. GALLON EUGENE Carnations, American BERNHEIMER Beauty Roses FOB PROMPT DELIVERY Meptlou the Florlstt' Kicbange wheD writing. U Soulb 16th Street, PHILADELPHIA HARDV CUT FERNS Fancy or Uag:ger» 60c. per lOuO. SPHAGNUM MOSS. BOc. per bbl. LAUREL ROPING. well put together, $4.0o per 100 yards. All orders by mail, dis- patch or telephone promptly attended to. THOMAS COLLINS, Hinsdale, Mass. Mention Tbe Florists' Eichange when writing. FB D M G. Fancy or Dagirer, new crop, B n l« 9 No. 1 stock, only 75o. per 1000. Fine quality Laurel Blossomg, very fine pink shades, &0c. per large bundle. Galax, Brilliant Bronze or Green. 76c. per 1000. Use our LAUEEL FESTOONING for your Jane decorations. It gives the best satisfaction of any decorative green at this time of the year. Sample lot on application. We make it dally, gathered fresh from the woods. Hand-made, full sizes, 4c., 6c. and 6c. per yard. Once used, always used. BRANCH LAUREL. 35c, per large bundle. PRINOESS PINE, by the pound, or made into festooning if desired. Tell us your wants ; w* will do the rest. Te'ephoneand telegraph orders will re- ^ celve immedi- ate attention. iwy — -^_^_-^-^^ MILLINGTON ^ S^ MASS. Telegraph Oelhe: New Salem, Mass. Mention the Florists' Eichanjte when writing. N.LEGAKES&CO. 53 W. 28tll St., NEW YORK ^ Tel. No. 1214 Madison Square Stands at Cnt Flower Exchange Ooogan Bldg., W. 26th Street & 34th Street Cut Flower Market. Specialtieb: Galax Leaves, Ferns and Leoco- thoe Sprays, Holly, Princess Pine and all kinds of Evergreens, Green and Bronze Galax Leaves fl Blake's Lever Clip FOR FASTENING STAKE.S TO THE CROSS WIRE PATENTED SEPT. 23. 1902. They never Blip and are a great saving of botti time and money. EVERY GROWER SHOULD TRY THEM AND BE CONVINCED Price, $1.75 per lOOO Send for free sanipleR. B. S. BUKE & SON, ROCHESTER, N.Y. 166 Linden Street BRANCH 0FflCE,26 BOERUM PLACE, 6R00KUN. N.Y. th» riortaf Exchange whet writing. Hardy Cut DAGGER and FANCY FERNS Digconnt on large orders Green and bronze. $I.OO per lOOO GAI^aX) New crop. Oreen and bronze. $1.00 per lOflO, Headquarters for all FLORIST^' SUPPLIES, aach as Wire Designs, Cut Wire, all binds of Letters; Imiuortel- les.Cycas Leaves, Sheaveg of Wheat, Ribbons, Corrugated Boxes of all kinds, etc. LAUBKL FESTOONING, 60. and 6c, per yard. HEKRY M. ROBINSON &CO,«\'.L''^°;/X'o'e;'iS:Mr ' Mention The Viorlsta' E)zcbange whpn wrttine The Book of the Hour The Pe©ny MflNuaL By C. S. Harrison The only comprehensive work on this popular class of plants. Cheap, too ; but good. Price, 30 Cents each, postpaid. Order Now. A. T. DE lA MARE PTG.& PUB. CO. Ltd., Nos. 2-8 Duane St., New York p. O. BOX 1697 74 The Plorists' Hxchange I ANNOUNCEMENT The Greenhouse Company KEARNEY AVENUE, JERSEY CITY TAKE pleasure in announcing that they have been incorporated under the laws of New Jersey, with a capital stock of $200,000, for the manufacture and erection of all kinds of greenhouse structures, and also the manufacturing and supplying of greenhouse structural requisites such as cypress sash bar material, ven- tilation machinery, iron and wood frame beds and benches, hotbed sash and frames; white lead, greenhouse putty, pipe, fittings, valves and boilers, for greenhouse heating. ^^^^h^^hi^^^^^^^^^h^^^^ We have purchased the plant of the Phillips Mfg. Co., which we are enlarging and improving. We will be pleased to submit sketches and estimates for greenhouses erected com- plete, or for material cut and fitted ready for erection. Correspondence Invited The Greenhouse Company HORTICULTURAL ARCHITECTS AND BUILDERS KEARNEY AVENUE, JERSEY CITY, N. J. (Near West Side Ave. Station G. B. R. of N. J., Newark Branch) STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed In Biuall crates, easy to handle. Price per crate 1600 2ln.potB in crate. $4.r 15U0 2H 1600 2H 1000 3 800 3!^ 600 4 820 6 144 6 6.25 6.00 6.00 6.80 4.60 4.61 s.ie Price per crate 120 7 in. potB in crate, $4.20 60 1 s.oo HAND MADE. 48 9in.potBlncratc,$8.60 48 10 " " 4.80 24 11 " " 8.60 24 12 " " 4.80 12 14 " " 4.80 Seed pans, same price tia pots. Rend for price list of Cylinders for Cut Flowers, HanglnK Baskets, Lawn Vases, etc. Ten per cent, off for casli witli order. HILFIN6ER BROS., Pottery, Fort Edward, N.Y. AuciistRoIkcr^Son«,AgtB.81 BarclaTBt., M.T.Cltr BACK AGAIN HEWS POTS "*NOUGH SAID EH WELL HOW MANY THIS TRIP? A.H.HEWS&CO.INC. CAMBRIDGE -MASS. A STIC A USEJTNOW, F.O.PIERCECO. '170 Fulton St.v * MCW VORR The Flirlstp' l!:xchuDge nbeo wrltlnp SYRACUSE RED POTS '^Conscience makes cowards J of us all." We ke«p mat le rs Btralghtwith ourcon- Bclence by making Syracuse Red Pots wonderfully good. Right weight. Klght thickDess. Properly packed. Syracuse Pottery Co. Srraoase. N.Y. .M.-ntii.M The Florists' Excbunpe wtien writing. THE JENNINGS IMPROVED IRON GUHER PATENT IRON BENCH FIHINGS AND ROOF SUPPORTS. VENTILATING APPARATUS, IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS for Tobacco Extracts. Etc DILLER, CASKEY & CO. 8. W. CORNER SIXTH AND BERK ST8., PHILADELPHIA, PA BISD FOB OIBODLABS SncceBSors to JENNINGS BBOfll EUREKA GREENHOUSES ^^''le^thTbesT'^ Greenhouse Material, Composition Posts DILLON GREENHOUSE MFG. CO., Bloomsburg, Pa. : Holds Class Firmly ••• th« Point «*" I l.WO p«l.u TS .1.. ^Mlptld. niTBT A. BKEEK, TU CkMteat M.. FUI*., r.. i HAVE YOU USED THe"Jp¥rFECT Flower Pot Handle and Hanger? It Is jnst the thing for you to dis- play your plants by hanging them on walls, etc., especially when you are crowded for room. Also for lifting plauta out of Jardinieres; will sustain a weight of one hun- dred Pounds. Per doz. ■^■»o. 1 will fit from 2 to 5-inch pots 30c. No. 3 will fit from 5 to 8-inch pots 40c. No. 3 will fit from 8 to 12-lnch pots 60c. By mail 10c. extra per doz. Sample pair lOo. postpaid. See last week's Issue for advertisement of Florists' Letters, etc. W.C.KRICKore'rA.. Brooklyn, N.Y. The MOWER that win Kill all the Weeds in your Lawn. If you keep the weeds cut so they do not go to seed and cut your grass with- out breaking the small Feeders of roots « the grass will become thick and the Iweeds will dis- appear. ' Clipper Lawn Mower The Clipper will do it. Ask your dealer for them. If they have not got them, below in the price : No. 1—12 i n. Mower, $6.00 ; No. 2— 16-i8 Mower, tS; No. 3-I8-in. Mower. $7 ; No. 4— 2i-in Mower, 98. Send draft money order or reg. letter UenUon tb. Floriata* Bxchance when WTltlDff. St. Louis. News ol the Week, Thureday, July 20, the outing o£ the St. Louis Florists' Club will take place. The trustees have very wisely selected a new place, known as Moel- lenbrock's Grove, at Horse Shoe Lake, on the East Side, a most beautiful spot, and ideal for just such an affair. A good time is in store for the members, their families and friends. Messrs. Guy, Ammann and Fillmore, the trustees, re- port that there will be games of all kinds, dancing, boating, fishing, bowl- ing, etc. Cards will be sent to all mem- bers, with directions how to get to the grove. Those going in the morning will meet at North Market street ferry at S o'clock. The afternoon party will meet at the same place at 1 o'clock. Don't forget the date, Thursday, July 20. It is reported that the wholesale houses will close that afternoon as usu- al so that the employees can attend. It is hoped that the growers will follow this example and let all their help oft that day. Henry Ostertag and Pop Harris have opened a floral store at the Alps, to be known as the Alps Floral Co. The Alps is well known as the great Pike at- traction during the World's Fair last year. Mr. Ostertag gives six girls steady employment during the season. Trade has been very good, plenty of American Beauty roses selling during the evenings. At the auction sale of plants at the Michel Plant and Bulb Co.'s plant last Wednesday, the attendance was slim, still quite a quantity of miscellaneous stock was disposed of. J. J. Beneke, who has charge of the transportation for the Florists' Club to Washington, reports that he has about completed arrangements with the B. & O. R. R. to Cincinnati, there to Join the Louisville, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, and possibly, Chicago, delegations, to travel on a special to Washington, the conven- tion city. S. S. Skidelsky, of Philadelphia, who is in town this week calling on the trade, is booming the S. A. F. O. H. meeting. C. C. Sanders is busy these dull days building a fine residence at his Hen- ley Koad place, which will be finished by the middle of September. The Flower Show committee held a meeting at Weber's on Thursday night to talk over important matters, and the final preliminary list. Henry Lohrenz, R. WIndt and Ed. Gerlach have become confirmed bowl- ing fiends. With a little more practice these gentlemen will become great bowlers, and will be taking the places of some*of the older ones at the S. A. F. O. H. convention games in the near future. Beyer Bros, are busy painting and making alterations at their Grand Avenue place. A little work of this kind will bring Carl down to the re- quired weight; as he wants to join the bowling league this Fall his top weight must be 170 pounds. Mrs. C. C. Sanders, accompanied by her son Walter and two daughters, Laura and Jessie, are up North en- joying the lake breezes. They are ex- pected home early next week. Riessen Floral Co., on Broadway, are still making a fine window display of sweet peas. They report a great deal of funeral work last week, with some extra large designs. Alex. Siegel says so long as business keeps up he will not go fishing this Summer. The bowiin.g team had a good time on Monday night, July 3, eight bowlers being present. Two teams were made up, each rolling two games. J. Hib- bert. of De Soto, Mo., rolled with the boys. R. Meinhardt was high man, with 643; Kuehn, 606; Beneke, 593; Adels, !;74; Beyer. 560; Hibbert, 552; Gerlach, 543, .and Lorenz. 503. ST. PATRICK. For Greenhouses, Graperies, Hotbeds, Con- servatories, and all other purposes. Get our figures before buying. Estimates freely given. N. COWEN'S SON, 392-94 W. Broadway, NEW YORK. Me.tlon th. norlats' ■zcbang. wh.a wtittag. Jnly IB, 190B The Plorists' Exchange 75 ■■"1— V ^■V I I KoA OUR LOUISIANA CYPRESS Is Thoroughly Air Dried and Free From 5ap Thts 18 the Yery best material now offered to the trade for greenhouse construction. We have the largest stock of this high grade cypress In the North, and can promise quick service In filling all orders entrusted to us. Estimates and designs furnished on application. We will be pleased to figure with you on your contemplated work. Our New Detail List Mailed on Request RED CEDAR POSTS IRON FIHINGS HOT BED SASH LOCKI^ND LUMDER CO. HOTHOUSE GLASS •nd GREENHOUSE PUTTY • Sptclalty. C. S. WEBER & CO. lO Desbrosses St., NawYork SUMMER IN WINTER BY USING Standard Greenhouse Boilers One cent ireta our Catalograe CIBLIN & CO.. Utica. N.Y. CA8PER LIMBACtl 8REENH0USE GLASS A SPtCIALTT Window Glass. Painters' Supplies. Pittsburg. Pa. 32 WaaUngrton Ave., Slat Wud, }",)^l^ Clamp To mend cracked Glass Immediately. Box of 160. $1. for sale by Jobber or address A. KLOKNER, Waovratoea.Wis.TeBtimonials and eamples free. The-^ Standard Ventilating Machinery The original machine with self - oiling cups ; the most powerful, least complicated, very com- pact. \nth ease of operation. The New Duplex Guti^r, over six luiles in use and highly recommended ; the only drip proof gutter in the market. The Standard Return Steam Trap has no equal for simplicity or its workings. Catalogue free. E. HIPPARD, Youngstown, 0. IMPROVED Greenhouse Boiler 33 ERIE ST.. CHICAGO Boilers made of top hest of material, shell firebox sheets and heads of steel, water space all around (front, sides and backj. Write for information. GEO. M. GARLAND Iron Cutters and Posts Patented December 27th, 1898. Send fur Oataloicue. Garland's Gatters will keep snow and ice off your glass aud preTeut breakage. A Bample of this gutter 18 on exhibition ai the Chicago Flower Growers* Market. Mention The Florists' Exchange when wrltlOK. 6rs FOR HOT WATER AND STEAM. Boilers that reepond quickly and are unequaled for their efficiency, almpUcltj of con- etructlon and economy of f ueL Greenhouse Pipe and Fittings Qenulne Wrought Iron Pipe (not steel) 2 ia., lO^c. per foot. Horticultural building of every description. JOHN A. SCOLLAY 72-74 Myrtle Ave., Borough of Brooklyn NEW YORK CITT. Established (3 Tetrt Ufnilftj th.. r^r>r\•tM' Kre^mnM^ w1i*a wHMn* of Louisiana Cypress and OUR FACII.ITIBS INCREASED Bfll Beil SasH Washington Red Cedar OUB PRICES RIGHT OUR OBADE INTABIABLT THE BEST Write tor Catalogue and Estimate, wben flgurlng on your new houses. A. DIETSCH CO., 615 to 621 Sheffield Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL Mention Thr Florists' Rxchnnire when wrltlnR, HEATING HEATING Let me famish facts why you should give me your Heating Work. I have convinced others. Why not you ? Write for Prices on HEATING SUPPLIES of All Kinds Eastern Agent Furman and Eroeschell Boilers WM. H. LUTTON West Side he. Statien, JERSEY CITY, N. J Mention the Florists' Excbaoge when writing. GREENHOUSE MATERIALS The Best Quality and Work Guaranteed. CYPRESS SASH BARS Absolutely clear, sun dried; cut to ex&ct sizei. TENN. RED CEDAR POSTS In lengths as wanted. PECKY CYPRESS BENCHES Economical and Usting. Coming Into general use. HOT-BED SASH and FRAMES Various styles and sizes. 'Ready for prompt shipment. VENTILATING APPARATUS It works like a charm. PIPE,FITTINGS, GUTTERS,GLASS And all iupplies needed in new or reconsiruotion work. Get our Estimates, Plans and Suggestions on Structures Proposed. Illustrated Catalogue sent postpaid. FOLEY MFG. CO., 471 w. 22nd st, CHICAGO. UfntloD the Flnrlsts' Elxcbanpe when wrltlnft. 6ULF CYPRESS GREENHOUSE MATERIAL Hot Bed Sash Greenhouse QIass Twin Section Boilers PIPE, FITTINGS and VENTILA- TING APPARATUS We Furnish Everything For the Erection of Greenhouses CATALOGUE AND PRICES ON APPLICATION S. JACOBS & SONS, p'liiK '^^l. Brooklyn, N.Y. UeatloB Th9 norlats' Bschanre when wrttlac 76 The Plorists' Exchange July 15, 1906 Announcement lY^ESSRS. LORD & BURNHAM COMPANY, HITCHINGS & COMPANY, and THE PIERSON- fi Al SEFTON COMPANY announce that they have consolidated and will hereafter be known as the tliJ BURNHAM-HITCHINGS-PIERSON COMPANY. Q This consolidation of greenhouse-building interests is made with a view of economy in the manufacture of greenhouse material and increased eihciency in all departments. Q The new corporation owning the patents and patterns held by the three constituent Companies will be enabled to embody the improvements of each make into the new product. Q As a result of greatly increased production of the material entering into the construction, the cost of the finished product will be proportionately decreased. Thus, the purchaser will get a greenhouse of the most modern design and construction at a decreased cost. With the combined strength of three of the leading manufacturers in the country, they are equipped to handle any kind of greenhouse work promptly and economically. Q, Their work will embrace every type of greenhouse construction of every size, large and small commercial greenhouses, fine conservatories for private estates and public parks, and small greenhouses for amateur gardeners ranging in price from $300 up. They will also be head- quarters for Coldframes, Hotbed Sash, Heating and Ventilating Apparatus and Greenhouse Materials of all kinds. For catalogue and estimates address BURNHAM'HITeHINGS-PIERSON eOMPANY 1133 BROADWAY, CORNER 26th STREET, NEW YORK Mention Thf Fh.rists' Ex.'h;i nGOHSTBDCTIONGOPIPHNY North Tonawanda, N. Y., and Toronto, Canada. New Greenhouse Catalogue ready tor distribution. Send for it. Mention The Florists' E^tchanpe when writing. Evans Improved Challenge Roller bearing, Belf-oilinc whMW wHHng BINE ERIAL, SPVSH BA UP TO 32 FEETOR LO :enhou MEN FUPPSHED TO SUPERINTEND ERECJION WHEN DE'smf D. Sbpdfor our CircuOTs. rii-krlntB' ExohaDE^ wb** d wrldDS H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. Florists' supplies M""'?"^ Novelties '»"'<" 50 to 56 North Fourth Street. PHIiaOELPHIA Catalog Mpntlnn Thp FlorlRta' EhcchanKe when wrltlDfc. GROWERS TOD want to have the reputation for PERFECT BLOOMS. YOU want your TRADE TO INCREASE and your REPUTATION to spread. You can secure all this by using NICOTICIDE in your houses, either as a fumlgant or spray. It will clean out the pests, no doubt of that» and the experience of users throug:h many years shows it Is SAFE. The cost per can Is not so low as some other p reparation h, but the WORK DONE is so great-THAT'S THE POINT I Send along^ your address and we wilt see if we cannot make yon one of our customerH. The name of OUR preparation is NICOTICIDE. THE MAXWELL MF6. CO., Department P., LOUISVILLE, KY. HEATING APPARATUS JOHNSTON HEATING CO. Mention Tbe Florlsta' Bxehnpge when writing. Erected complete, or we will furnish material, with plans. St. James Bldj;., 1133 Broadway New York WHOLESALE TRADE LIST ABUTILON SAVITZII, 2 in. pots. 60c. per doz.. M.OOperloO. ALTEKN ANTHERAS, strong, red KEd yellow, 2«in. pots, »2.00 per 100. ASrAKAGUS PLrMOSUS, 2 in. potg, 60c. per doz , $3.00 per 100; .3 In, pots, $6.00 per 100. ASHAKAOVS SPBKN UEBI, strong, 31n. pots. 76o. per doz., $5.00 per 100; 2!^ In, pots, 60c. per doz,. »3.00 per 100; from Bats, $1.00per 100. A!5TER.S, Queeu of the Market, separate col- ore, 60c. per 100. Semple's Branching:. As- sorted colors. 50c. per 100. CLEMATIS, large flowering varieties, tii in, pots, $2.00 per doz. COLEUS. Golden Bedder and VersohaffeltU. 2H in. pots. $2.00 per 100. EUONVMCS AUREA MAR6INATA, strong plants, from 6 in. pots. S2.00 per doz. ElIONYMUS RADICANS, 2H in. pots, 60c. per doz ,$3.00 per 100. MOON VINE, 3 in. pots. 76o. per doz., $6,00 per 100, PASSIELORA, Coerulea, 4 in, pots, $1,00 per doz, SALVIA, Splendens, Bonfire and Silver Spot, 2?^ In, pots, $2.00 per 100. SALVIA Splendens, 3 in. pots, 76c, per doz,, *'.00 per 100. STOKESIA CTANEA. 2H in. pots, 76c. per doz. . $5.00 per 100. STEVIA. variegata,2in.pots, $3.00 per 100. SWAINSONA ALBA, 3 in. pots, 75c. per doz., $6.00 per 100. Ceiapi IT lltbA JeOersonSts., ■ tlOtUt, PHILADELPHIA. FA Mention the Florists' Bxchangc when writing. COSTS LESS and does better work. Send for Descriptive Price List J. D. CARMODY EVANSVn^LE, IND. Ueotloo the riorlsta* Sxcbang wben wrltlnff- The Florists' Hail Association of America has paid 840 losBea in 18 rears amount- ing to over $79,000. For particulars address JOHN C. ESLER, Saddle River, N.J. MeotioD the Florists' Bxchangc when wrlttng. A. HERRMANN l Manufacturer of poraj Mctal DcslgnS mPORTER AND DEALER IN TLORIbTS' SUPPLIES FACTORY: 709 FIRST AVENUE, ''^\1!rsA°^.l'° NEW YORK OFFICE AND WAREROOMS: 404, 406. 408. 410. 412 East 34th St. WRITE FOR NEW CATALOGUE UentloD the Florists' Bxchance when writing. We are a etraight shoot and aim to grate into a vigoroua plant A WBEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL Vol. XX. No. 4 NEW YORK AND CHICAGO, JULY 22, J905 One Etellat Pet Year HYDRANGEAS For Summer Blooming. We have a magnificent lot of Hydrangea Otaksa grown especially for JULY AND AUGUST FLOWERING. The plants are just coming into bloom, just beginning to show color, and will be in perfection during July and August, when they are in great demand at watering places and other summer resorts. There is nothing showier or more satisfac- tory for lawn decoration. We make a specialty of them, and find an increasing demand for them from year to year. They can be shipped anywhere safely by freight. Lar^e plants in tubs, $3.00 each; Very large specimens, in half barrels, $7.50 each. F.R.PIEII$ONCO.,MoiHi'Wsii,I.I. IspaiaQos Plumosus faoos CUT STRINGS. gQ CTS. EACH. W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass. LILIUM HARRISII BERMUDA EASTER LILIES Three-Leg Brand Oar (TTOwer states that we can expect to receive oar first Bhipmeat of early forclDK balbe on steamer leavine Bermuda July 14th. Our HarrisU LUy Bolbe eive so much satisfaction over all other stocks; being freer from disease and the true Harrlsii type, they recommend themselves to all Florists requlrliiB reliable stocks at moderate prices. READ WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY: iVnsolicited} Rakdouh, Mass., February 24, 1904. Qente:— We wish to Inform you that the LUium Harrlsii we had from yoa last year were very eaUsfac- toryiodeed. They were the "trae" HarrisU, with very large flowers; perfectly healthy plants. They were also very early and even— so even that we cut a lOO-foot house between November 15th and Janoary 10th— all clean, with scarcely any waste. We shall surely Increase oar order the comiuK season. (Signed! MANN BROTHERS. Clucas i BoDDiNGTON Cc, New York City. Dear Sirs:— We are pleased to advise you that recent consignment of HarrisU Lilies of July 30, 1903, were cut on the 9th alt. and prove very satisfactory. Loss is exceedingly small and we ask you to enter an additional order for 2000 of same variety. Truly yours, tSIgned) "■■' - " H. L. BLIND & BROS. FOR JULY AND AUG- UST DELIVERY lulbs Ptttebarg. December 1, 1904. PRICES Ljiium Harrlsii Begular HattIbU, as nsnally sold. 100 1000 6-7, 400 In box $3.60 »30.00 6-7. 360" ". 4.0O 37.60 7-9. 200" " 6.60 60.D0 9-11, 100" " 14.60 136,00 11-13 35.00 One Whole Case of All Sizes Sold at 1000 Rates. 3-Log Brand. For early forcing 100 lOOO »4.60 MO.OO 6.60 60.00 8.60 80.00 20.00 176.00 60.00 Storage Lilium Bulbs Prices QqIJ SHOULD BE PLANTED NOW 100 1000 LILIUM LONGIFLORUM GIGANTEUM (Dark Stem) 7 to 9 In. bulbs. 300 In a case 17.60 $«6.0 LILIUM LONGIFLORUM (Our " Special Stock ") 7 to 8 in. bnlbs, SOOinacase 7.60 60.00 9 to 10 In. bulbs, 200 In a case 11.60 100.00 10 to 12 Id. bulbs, 160 In a case 17.60 150.00 LILIUM HARRISII-Cold Storage, present delivery 6 to 7 in. bulbs. 410 in a case 5.00 40.00 IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT FOR EARLY FALL FLOWERING COLD ST0RA6E LILIUM SPECIOSUMS 100 1000 LILIUM SPECIOSUM RUBRUM (Dark Red) 8 to 11 in. bnlbs, 100 In a case 7.60 70.00 LILIUM ROSEUM. or MELPOMENE (Rose) 8 to 9 in. bulbs. 160 in a case 6 60 60 (M) 9 to 11 in. bulbs, 100 In a case 8.60 loo.'oo LILIUM TIGRINUM Splenden8(Smgle).7-9in.,160tocaee 4.00 35.00 Double 400 to case 5.00 46.00 .„ ^„„ ,„ Prices on all other Bulbs on application Get our prices for COLD STORAGE VALLEY. Can ship every day In the year. iCLUCAS & BODDIN§TON CO. 131 WEST \ y rixv 23d STREET. 11. I. Lit I PALISADE NURSERIES, SPARKILL, N. Y. ■mfiorters. Exporters and Growers of SEEDS, BULBS and PLANTS Peony and Carnation $|)eciali»t» Large Tree Moving Land&ca|)e Develo|)ment COTTAGE GARDENS CO. Queens, L,, I., IV, Y. UendoB The Florlata' Bxebanfe when writlBC. CONTENTS AND INDEX TO ADVERTISERS. PACE 86 78 The Florists' Exchange July 22, 1906 DOG DAYS Fresh Seed Ready for Delivery CAIjCEOIjARIA, Immense flowers — mot- tleil. tigered, spotted, etc., 50c. and $1.00 pkt. CINERARIA, The largest and freest flower- ing sort. 600. and $1.00 pkt. PRIMULA SINENSIS PIMBRIATA, All varieties or in mixture. 50c. and $1.00 pkt. PANSY, Elliott's Blended, The choicest strain extant, pkt., 25c.; y, oz., $1.00. MIGNONETTE, Allen's Defiance, The most profltable sort for florist's nse, pkt., 15e. ; oz.,50c. MYOSOTIS VICTORIA, The favorite •Me-Not, pkt., 25o.; oz., $1.00. , Princess Alice, The inimitable Cut and Come Again, pkt., 25c. ; oz., $3.00 , Snowflake, Dwarf, fine for forcing, pkt., 25e. ; oz., $3.00. Wholesale Bulb List Ready. Drop us a card and we will mail it. WIVI. ELLIOTT $c SONS, New York Porget- STOCKS STOCKS Mention The Florists' Exchange wbeo writing. Lilij of the Valleij Finest Pips: Berlin variety for early forcing. Hamburg variety for late forcing and retarding. We make a specialty of the above. Give us a trial. Order early. Write for particulars to ETZOLD Sl CO., Hamburg, Germany Mention Tbe Florists' Exchange when writing, NARCISSUS Send your order now for Fall delivery. The ollowing in strong healthy bulbs, for forcing. Empress per 1000, $16,50 Emperor, extra fine " 12.60 Golden Spur " 17.50 Double Von Slon.firstslze '* 8.60 HUBERT & CO. N. LePage, Rep. Mt. Vernon, N.Y. Mention the FlorlBf Bichang» when writlm GLADIOLI CUT SPIKES OF of the Highest Quality, ah colors and combinations of shades imaginable. One Hundred Acres from which to select. Write for prices. ARTHUR COWEE, Gladiolus Specialist, Meadowvale Farm, Berlin, New York Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. jd!faL jAiL.^Bc]ifEEjAi Jfcr -Jfcr -.rffcr -lAr rffUnrjItnr-jlSiuJIg J Superiority of Strain i Is the distinctive feature of BODDINQTON'S QUALITY FLOWER SEEDS tiPUAl I CNCE" PANQV ^ mixture of the Choicest UnilLl.bllVib rmiOl strains of seed from Ave of the Leading Pansy Specialists of the world. All flowers are of immense Size, good sub.stance, and In an Infinite variety of colors and markings. V2 trade pkt., 60c.; trade pjrt., $1.00; V4 oz., $2.00; ez., $5.00. A FEW TESTIMONIALS . Saratoga. N. ¥., March 1st. 1905. Your "Ohallenge" Pansy feed Is the best I ever saw both variety, t ize and substance. Send me one oz. in July. JOHK RALPH, Florist. ■WTNDHnBBT GaBDENS, LeNOX, MABS-, April 18th. 1905. "Challenge" Pansies now in bloom are ex- ceptionally Koorl. Best strain I have ever tried. I want no h 'tter stock. Book my order for same amonnt of seed aa last vear. A. J. LOVELESS. Supt. John Sloane, Esq. Stockbridqe. Mass., April 16, 1906. Yonr "Challenge" Pansy Seed ie the finest I have ever grown. H. P. WOOKEY, Gardener to 8. W. Woodward, Esq. ROCKAWAT, L. I., April 5th. 1905. We were Immensely pleased wiih the quality of the "Challenge" Pansies. They were the finest varieties I have ever gotten from any seed store. Duplicate niv last vpar'e order. R. E SEALY, Florist. "MAJESTY" MIGNONETTE The finest of all fancy Mignonettes for indoor winter flowering. It is a vast Improvement over New York Market and Allen's Defiance, and is saved from selected spikes of flower, only, under glass. Half Trade pkt., 1000 seeds, eOc. ; 2000 seeds, $1.00. Bulb Catalogue Ready End of July. 4RTI1IJR T. BODDINOTON Seedsman 342 West 14th St., New York Mention The Florists* Bxchange when writing. 'f PURE CULTURE Mushroom Spawn Per 10 lbs., $1.20; per 100 lbs., SiO.OO Allen's Defiance Mignonette (Greenhouse Grown) Per pkt., 1000 Seeds, $1.00; per 2000 seeds, $1.50 STUMPP & WALTER CO., 50 Barclay Street, NEW YORK Branch Store, 404 East 34th Street, New York UeDtlon tbe Florists' Rzcbange wben wrltlog. ALL. THE WORLD IS INTERESTBD IN \iVe; are spkoially interested in OUADIOUUS "AMERICA" YOU OUOHT TO BE. Write us for full particulars JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, - - - Floral Park, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Bxchange when writing. NEW CREATIONS IN DAHLIAS Surpassing all others. Faitlifully and truthfully described in our new lUus trated and descriptive catalogue mailed free upon request. L. K. PEACOCK, Inc., ATCO, N. J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. LILIU HARRISII Best Grown in Bermuda, From our own grower. Good Stock — Limited. OrHer early. Our Representative now on the ground superintending grading, packing, etc. LILIUM HARRISII LILIUM HARRISII Indispensable for Early Forcing We secure our entire supply of these bulbs from one concern, who for the past few years have been working up a stock of what we consider to be the old original Llllum Harrisii. PRICES: Per 100 Per 1000 5 to 7 inch $4.Vi5 $37.50 6to7 '• 4.75 42.50 7 to 9 " 8.60 75.00 9 to 11 " 18.00 160.00 (Doeii Type) This variety is a selection from the ordinary Harrisii, and is considered to be the healthiest type of Lily grown in Bermuda. Our grower has a very .select stock, and we recommend it especially to those who have hard luck with Harrisii in recent years. Will not force quite as early as Harrisii. PRICES: Perito Per loro 6 to 7 inch $4.00 $33.00 7 to 9 •■ 8.00 70.00 9 to 11 " 15.60 140.00 FREESIA BULBS Ready now. It planted now will bloom for Christmas. American-grown Refracta Alba 100 1000 6001) Choice, % inch . , . $0.75 $5.00 $22.60 1st quality, i^ to y, inch 50 3.00 14.00 Due to arrive this week from our own Grower. Pure White Flowered Bermuda-grown Freesia Mammoth, y, to % 100 looo 6000 inch $1.00 $9.00 S42.00 Choice, 3^ to y, inch .86 7.50 35.00 For Cash with order we will prepay charges on above Freesia only. VAUCHAN'S SEED STORE 84 Randolph St., CHICAGO 14 Barclay St., NEW YORK Greenhouses— Western Springs, III. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. July 22, 1905 The Plorist-s' Exchange n JOHNSON & STOKES' K'SLr GIANT PANSIES Nevdrhas a strain of Panay given more general satisfiictlon than has onr " Klngrly Collection of Uiant I'ansles." It ie absolutely nnrivaled in range of luagnllicent colois, size and t-ubstaoce, and no expense has been spared to brln;^' It np to it^ present high standard of excellence. Half trade packet (loOO seeds). 30c.; trade packet (20lu seeds', 60c.; 5000 seeds, ijl. 00 ; per oz., 16.00. P^Kiil^r* n^r%Ci£>&. Headquarters for tbe Best foolish UpUICll I^CllJ^lt^^ French and German strains. Larf^e trade pkt. (2000 seeds) Oz. Azure blue $0.20 Belgian striped 20 $0.75 Black (Faust) 20 .75 Bronze shades 20 .75 Bugnof 8 large blotched 50 4.00 Emperor Frederick (new), dark red 20 .75 Emperor William, ultramarine blue 20 ,75 EQglish, large flowering, flue mixed 25 1.00 Fire Drayion, fiery orange and bronze ... .20 .75 French, large flowering, finest mixed ... .20 .80 Lord Beaconsfield, deep purple violet. . . .20 .75 Odler, extra large blotched, rich colors. .30 3.00 Prince Bismarck, beautiful golden br'ze .20 .75 yuadricolor, or pheasant's eye(rainbow) .20 .75 Snow Queen, satiny white 20 .75 Striped and mottled, large flowered 20 .75 Improved Giant Trlmardeau, mixed 26 l.oo Gold margined 20 .75 Giant white, with dark eye 25 1.25 Giant yellow, with dark eye 25 1.25 Large trade pkt. (2000 seeds) Giant black-blue (new) $0.26 Giant black 26 Giant azure blue (Emperor William) 26 Giant Striped 25 Havana brown 20 Cassler's Giant, five blotched 40 Masterpiece, a new large blotched va- riety with curled petals of compact habit, great substance, and containing many rich colors 40 Meteor (new), bright brown 20 Peacock, ultramarine blue, deep claret and white 20 Red Victoria mew), very fine 26 White, pure 20 Yellow, pure 20 Fine, mixed 15 Fine English, mixed 20 Imperial German, mixed 30 Giant Madame Ferret (Seed direct from the introducer, Lucien Ferret), beau- tiful wine colored shades 40 Oz. $1 50 1.26 1,25 1.25 .75 3.00 3.50 .75 .75 1.00 .75 .75 .60 .76 3.00 JOHNSON & STOKES, 217-219 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. HBERMUDAULIUMHARRISII •Vic Have But ONE READ WHAT OUR CnSTOMERS SAY- Ftailadelpbia, Fa., Jacuarr 17th, 1905. H. H. Bergeri: Co.. 47 Barclay Street. New York. Gentlemen : You shipped lis last August 10,000 Lil. Har- risU. Your price was considerably lower than anyone else, but we must say that your stock was enually as guod. We forced a large quan- tity of your stock for Christmas, and did not have enough to fill orders, all our customers stating that they were as line as any they had ever seen. Yours very truly. TH.VD. N. YATES i CO. 6x7 Inch. . 6x7 inch 75 7j9 Inch 90 9ill 2.00 Freesia Refracta Alba— J-6-94 inch, large 10 Monster 15 Beruiuda Osalis Buttercup . .15 Grande Uncliesse Oxalis — aiant White 15 Rose 16 Lavender 10 Calla. Ready early Ausnst. Doz. 100 ICOO .SJ.50 $3.76 $33.80 4.60 7.00 15.00 .75 1.00 .85 42.00 65.00 6.0O 9.0O 7.00 6.U0 6. CO 4.00 PANSY Berger's Never Fall. Ourown mixture. Grand —all colorB,all Burts. Try it. 1.00 seeds. 26c.; 50DU.Sl.(jO;oz.,$t.OO. All other sorts of Pansy Seed separate or to color. Send for onr List. AsparagTDs Pluuiosus Nanus— 99 per cent. germination. Per lOO. 30c., per 100O.J2.00. *• 100 per cent uf the seed came up." June 21, 1905. — Stulb's Nursery, Augusta, Ga. SEND FOB OUR NEW LIST. BRAND— The BHST. Asparagus Sprengeri—100 seeds, 15c.; lOOO. $1.00; 5000, :&4.00. SOW NOW FOR XMAS. 100 seeds. 1000 seeds. Primula Sinensis Fimb. Giant Strain. Separate col- ors, white, rose, brilliant red, blue ... $0.26 $1.75 all colors mixed .20 1.60 Cineraria Max Nana, the finest exhibition strain, In separate colors. Pore white JPer Tr. Pbt. . 26c. Dazzling carmine \ Trial Pkt., Azure blue ) lOc. Magnificent old rose (NEW.) Cineraria Max. or Nana, all colors, mixed. Pkt., 26c.; 6pkt9.,?1.00. Cineraria Stellata. the finest flower for cutting andasin^iu funeral work. Blooms continuously; flowers white, lavender, purple— a great thing. Trade pkt., 25c.; trial pkt., 10c. FERNS From flats, all florists' best sorts, for fern dishes or ready for 'i in. pots. Aspldium tensemense, Onychium, Oyrtomlum— all Pterls sorts— strong, healthy. Per l'K),f 1.60; per 1000, $12.00. including delivery. 2H in. pots, per luO, $3,00; per ICOO $26,00. F. o. b. only. Asparagus Plunaosus Nanus SeedlipyiB, ready for 2 in. pots. Strong, well-grown. Per 100, tl. 26 per 1000, $10.00. including delivery. SAMPLES OF ABOVE on application. JAPAN BAMBOO STAKES The only durable for stafeinf^ your Lilies, 'Mums, Roses, etc. 100 1000 20(0 Gfeet! »0.'6 $5 50 $10 00 Less 5 per cent, for cash on this whole list for one week only. IT WILL SAVE YOU MONEY. H. H. BERCER & CO., 47 Barclay Street, New York. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. ^\ §L |kl |k| A A Started, strong plants ^ P% l« l« #^ O Allemania, Austria, Italia, P.Marqnant, Robusta, etc.,$3per 100. Dahlias, Strong Bulbs, Best Cut Flowers named, $3.50 per 100. Shellroad Greenhouses, Grange P. 0 , Balto, Md. Mention The Florists* Exchange when wiitlng. THE AMERICAN CARNATION Price, fS.BO A T. DE LA MARE PT6. & PUB. CO. LTD. 2-8 Duane St., New York LILIES The Finest Stock Ever Received, Now Ready for Delivery Per loco Per 100 LILIt Ml riARRISII, 5-7 140.00 $4.50 " " 7-9 80.00 8.50 LILILM LONairLORLM MULTIf LORLM. 7-9 55.00 6.00 " « " 9-11.115.00 15.00 Write for Special Prices on Large Quantities. Also for prices on aU other Bulbs, Plants and Roots r. w. o. 8CI1MITZ, Prince Bay, N. Y. Uentlon The Florlats* Exchange when writing. Min-SIMMEB CATALOG Hardy i'erennlal Seeds Sent on Application W. W. RAWSON &, CO. Seedsmen, 12 Fanaull Hall Square, BOSTON, • • MASS. Mpntlon The FlorUtH* Exrhange when writing. BABY RAMBLERS Baby Ilaniblere and other Rosea Irom 2-inch pot«. BargalDB for Spring delivery. The Elizabeth Nursery Co. ELIZABETH. N. J. Uentlon the Ftortato' Hxchange when writing. I^« MICHELL'S EASTER LILIES 1. .rvll ]lllctiell*s Special Brand has tbe reputation of being a 8Ut>erlor article, grown under our personal supervision, and it will pay you to grow them. This IB not the usual gradeof stock imported from BLRMITDA. PUICES : Per 100 Per 1000 Per 100 Per 1000 PerlOO Per 1000 6s7 8l20 $4.60 $42 50 7s9 Size. .. .$8.75 $82.60 9x11 Size... $18.60 $180.00 FREESIAS Plsher's Parity (BJe-w). A grand Snowy White, giant size flowera, with long, wiry stems. A grand cut flower. 60c. per doz. ; $3.25 per 100 ; MO.OO per 1000. For SPECIAL PRICES on BULBS In QUANTITIES write us what you want, are headquarters for Bulbs, and can quote you close figures. SEND FOR NEW BULB LIST, ETC., JUST OUT WHITE CALLAS Per doz. Mammoth size $l.iO Selected " 1.20 First size 85 Second size 60 Per 100 Per 1000 $19.U0 $96.00 8.60 80:00 6.00 65.00 i.75 <6.09 Wo HENRY F. MICHELL CO. Bulb Importers and Growers 1018 MARKET STREET Philadilphia, Pa. Mention The Florists" Exchange when writing. ROEMER'S %%I«e" PANSIES The flneet strain of Pansiea in the World Introducer andGrower of all the leading Novelties Highest Award. International Exhibition. Dus- seldorf, 1904. Catalogue free on application. FRED. ROEMER, Seed Grower QUtDLINBURG. GERMANV. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. We are now boolting orders for LILIUM HARRISII LILIUM LONGIFLORUM ROMAN HYACINTHS PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS, &c. Wholesale Price List Now Ready. CTCA8 BETOLUTA, $8.00 per 100 lbs. COLD STORAGE VALLEY PIPS, In cases ot 3,000, at $10.00 per 1000. J. i. THORBURN ft CO. 30 Cortlandt 8t. New York Fall Bulbs BEST QUALITY L,OW PRICES Send us a list of the varie- ties wanted, stating quantity of each, and let us quote. JAMES VICE'S SONS ROCHESTER, N. Y. MentloD Tbe riorlBts' Exchange when wrlttoff. n A M Q Y 3i&Dt Mme. Ferret, Ceclle Davy. ■ #%l'i^ 1 Marguerite, Bugnot.Trimardean, Giant Yellow, Beaconsfield, etc. Daisy, Long- fellow, etc. Send for prices. Botiton KernH, in 2-ln. pots. 56.fO per 100. H. BEAl'LIEU, WOODHAVEN, N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. BULBS for F0RCIN6 Uliam Harrlsil, Lillain LoDg^ifloram, White Roman Hyacinths, Paper White NarcisBQB. Orders booked now tor early delivery. WEEBER tt DON, and merchlats 114 Chambers Street, NEW YOBK Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. BURPEE'S SEEDS PHILADELPHIA Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Best Crade Only IMPORT ORDERS NOW BOOKED Write for Prices W. C. BECKERT Allegheny, Pa. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. PANSY New Crop Holmes' Mammoth Exhibition Strain. Positively rnsurimssed in bize and Markingrtn. New Crop Seed in any quantity. Special Price for trial package tlOOO seeds), 75c. Trade pacbet (>000 seeds), SI. 26. Write for Special Wholesale Prices on larger quantitieB. Satisfaction Guaranteed or money re- funded, yend your list of Fall Bulbs for Special quotations. HOLMES SEED CO. Harrlsburg. PA. UendoD tbe FlorlaU' Ezchaoge when wrlttnc. 80 The Plori-sts' Hxchang© DWHRF BOX 3 to 6 In., $25.00 per 1000; 2 to 4 Inchee, $20.00 per 1000. In fine assortment, see them. Call and Specimen Evergreens HIRAM T. JONES, Union County Nursurles ELIZABETH, N.J. UeBdOB th« Florist,' Bzehanm wh«B wHtlBff. WANTED Orowers of HERBACEOUS PERENNIAL PLANTS, ■' »»"™ ■ t l^B especially Peonies, Phlox and Iris, are invited to corre- spond with us, stating what varieties can be furnished and prices In quantity. THE BAV STATB NVRSERIBS, Nortii Ablns^ton, Mass. Mention The Florlsta' Exchange when writing. PANSY SEED THB JB77I9IP9GS SXRAIP^ of finest American-grown Paney Seed (New Crop) now ready. Large flowering, finest colors In great variety, none better, by mall, packet of 3000 seeds, $1.00; 1 6z., $6.00; 3 0Z8., $12.00. Plants 1 nSeptember. Oash with order, E. B. JENNIN6S, "-"l^J^"' Southport, Conn. Grower of the Finest Pansles. Uentlon The Florists* Ezchaage when writing. FREB3IAS READY FOR DELIVERY FINE stock In any quantity up to }i Inch up. Grand Dnchess, Oxalis, Pink, White and Lavender; Bermuda Buttercup; Aniarjllis JotinsoDii and Belladona Chlldanthus Fragrane.etc. REES & COMPERE. ''■''■^.T.^u^§,%'.\'"^- Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. WARD'S HIQH GRADE Bulbs St Plants HORBt.Hor RALPH M. WARD & CO. ■ R>ND 12 W. Broadway, NEW YORK Mention The Florlsta' Exchange wben writing. FISCHER'S ?^A%,1 PURITY The three larger sized bulbs which I offered are now all sola out. I offer now a smaller size, all strong flowering bulbs, which will give entire satisfaction, $3.00 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. 600 at lOOO rate. Discount on 5,000 lots. No orders taken after September i, as at that time what Is not sold will be planted. Oash with order, please. Cash orders sent free, by mall. R. FISCHER Great Neck L I., N.Y. MentlOD the Florlaf Exchange whca writing. PANSY SEED Strictly FRESH from European Specialists Tr. Pkt. Oz. Fine Mixed $0.16 |0.6U Trlmardeau Olant, mlsed 26 1.00 rarlsian Giant, mixed 60 .3.00 BagDot's Giant, mixed CO 3.76 Gold Meilal Mixture. . .. 60 7.60 Largre Flowering, In 13 eep. colors. 26 76 Trlmardeau, In 6 separate colors... 30 150 ASK FOR CATALOGUE HENRY PBIIIPPS SEED CO. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. PANSY SEED Brown's Extra Select Superb Giant Prize Pansles. Awarded Silver Medal St. Louie Exposition, 1904. My own growing; new 1905 crop ready. PRICES Mixed Seed, 3000 seeds, $1.00; V4-oz., $1..50; V2-oz.,$2.50; l-oz.,$5.00; 14-lb., $14.00; Va-lb., $25.00; 1-lb., $50.00. Plants ready September 1st. Cash with order. PETER BROWIN Lancaster, Pa. UentloB tb« Florlsta' Bxchaofe when wrltlBC. Saoti Trade RepoHm AMERICAN SEED TRADE A3SOCUTION W. H. Grenell, Pierrepont Manor, N. Y., president; L. L. May, St. Paul, Minn., first vice-president; G. B. McVay, Birmingham, Ala., second vice-president; C. E. Kendel, Cleve- land, O., secretary and treasurer. SEDALIA, MO.— L. H. Archias and wife liave returned from a six weeks' trip to the Pacific Coast. MT. VERNON, O.— Owing to ill health C. C. Ward has decided to re- tire from the seed business. TEMPLE. TEX.— Fire in the store of Barclay & Bessonette Company, whole- sale dealers in seeds, on July 5, entailed a loss of about $5,000, fully insured. THE FORD SEED COMPANY, of Ravenna, Ohio, say: "Crops are doing nicely, except on low land. - We have had heavy rains which have drowned out low land crops to some extent. Tomatoes, sweet corn, melons, cucum- bers, beans and peppers promise a good crop. A continual warfare has had to be waged against bugs on melons, squash and cucumbers. Potatoes in may places rotted ; but what have come, are doing well." C. C. MORSE & CO., of Santa Clara, Cal., under date of JuJy S, write us as follows: "We have to report for the benefit of those in the seed trade who are interested in our crops, that we are experiencing one of the hottest periods we have ever known, and crops of all kinds have been seriously hurt within the past few days. Sweet peas, which a week ago promised to be one of the best crops we havft ever had, now threaten to be very poor, and many varieties will be short. Onion seed threatens to be even shorter than was reported a few weeks ago." DES MOINES, IOWA.— Arthur H. Luck, of the Iowa Seed Company, ac- companied by his wife, has started on a trip to Europe where he will visit the seed growers in Germany, Holland and elsewhere, and inspect crops which the company has growing there. He expects to be awav about two months. The Iowa Seed Company is devoting a greatly increased acreage this year to hardy shrubs and perennials. Stock is looking exceptionally well, owing to favorable weather, but rains have been so frequent during the past few weeks that it is difficult to "down the weeds." The same conditions prevail with farm crops and seed crops in general. ZirngleliGl Giant Um Market and Fancy Strains. New Orop seed or those well-known, unrivaled Pansles, ready now In trade packages at $1,00 each, either strain. DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, NEEDHAM, MASS. Mention The Florists' E.xcbange when writing. Catalog Engravings and ILLUSTRATIONS th.t print EASILY. Th»fi the kind w* mftlce — hsTe been since '73. JAS. M. dRTANT, Engravi°ng'a''»>"f'*lntlng 706 Cheslnul Street, PHIUDELPHIA. PA. Headquarters For FIELD-GROWN ROSES Clematis, Peonies, Fruit Trees, Small Trees, etc. WRITE FOR PRICES. W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, GENEVA, N. V. Mention The PlorlfltH* Rxohnnee wben wrltlnir. BALTIMORE, MD.— Regarding seed crops, etc.. in this locality, J. Bolgiano & Son write. July 14: "Having had one continual rain storm for the first thirteen days of July, it was exeremely fortunate that our large crop of Siberian and Extra Curled Long stand- ing kale seed was harvested and stored before the rain had in any way in- jured it. Tomatoes promise a short crop, as they are all running to vine. Red clover fields look thrifty; and if the rain stops, the outlook is for a good crop of seed. The price of cab- bage has ruled very low, as the back- ward season brought the southern cabbage and our cabbage into the market simultaneously. On account of the poor facilities which the express combine afforded the southern shippers this season, many carloads of berries and vegetables arrived in such poor condition that the Health authorities would not permit them to be sold, but threw them upon the dump." LONG ISLAND SEED CROPS.— Since our last reports, there have been no marked changes, if any they are on the side of better outlook. Cabbage is now looking as well as it ever does for tbe acreage set. It now promises more than an average crop. There are several pieces of Wakefield, the owners of which would not now accept less than 600 pounds to the acre, which is more than double the usual average. The Charleston Wakefield is doing equally well. Long Island Savoy, which is usually a good cropper, never looked better. The Mammoth Rock Red, the most uncertain of all, as a seeder, is looking remarkably well, as good as the best of other varieties. Other sorts have a satisfactory look, which is pleasing, as the demand calls for all the acreage will give. Scotch kale is just as bad as it can well be and yield anything. Failure here is caused by blight, which has not troubled the cabbage. Not one- fourth of a crop is promised, and all will be cut this week. Ruta bagas are exceptionally fine, and all will be needed. Spinach has improved since our last report, but not to any extent; the crop will be very short. It is an in- cident the getting of a good crop of spinach on Long Island. Its require- ments are an early Spring, with plenty of rain, and a low temperature, condi- tions rarely met. Siberian kale is being harvested, and the yield is satisfactory. While there will be no surplus, it is safe to say all oi-ders will be filled. WOOD, STUBBS & COMPANY. Louisville. Ky., write on July 15, as follows: "Up to two or three days ago we have had an excessive amount cf rain which has prevented thresh- ing of wheat, orchard grass, oats, as well as the saving and curing of clover, timothy and other hay. The last two or three days, however, has been with- out rain, and much of this work has been going on. The wet season has also kept back the digging of onion sets. These are now being dug. and indications are that the crop will be a little better than the average. There will be very good quality sets to supply from Louisville this year, and we are anticipating prices will be moderately low. especially the first of the season, as garden crops as a general thing have sold at low prices, and growers are in need of money: later in the sea- son there may be an advance. "The orchard grass crop is estimated by most growers to be about fifty per cent, of last year's; quality is cleaner and heavier, though many crops w^ill be a little discolored on account of rain. New samples show up very well, however, and we think the trade will be very good on this item. "Winter turf oats have turned out fairly well, though the acreage was considerably less than last year, as most of the land was put in wheat instead of oats on account of the high prices of wheat. "Kentucky blue grass, due to a com- bination formed by a few men In Ken- tucky, is at present selling at very high prices. The crop Is about half of what last year's was. but we do not think the present high prices will be maintained during the season. Red top is reported short. Timothy is ad- vancing strongly, from no special ap- parent reason; crop taken from various sections is estimated to be about as good as last year. PHILADELPHIA.— On Saturday, July 15. the employees of Johnson & Stokes, the well-known seedsmen, were given, through the courtesy of Mr. Walter P. Stokes, the junior member of the firm, a delightful outing that will make it a red-letter day in the memory of every one who participated. Mr. Stokes planned the "outing" and accompanied the large force of em- ployees to the steamboat landing at Chestnut street wharf. After a breezy and enjoyable ride on the Delaware River, the boat landed at Riverton, N. J., where carriages were In waiting to convey the party over five miles, through a beautiful country to Moores. town. N. J., where are situated the Floracraft trial grounds and the beautiful home of Mr. Stokes. When the party reached Floracroft, Mrs. W. P. Stokes received each one in her most gracious manner and immediately set about to make every one happy and comfortable. Games were provided on the spacious grounds and were entered into with a zest. A charming carriage ride through Moorestown, one of the most beautiful places in New Jersey, will not soon be forgotten by the de- lighted guests. At 6.30 p. m., a sump- tuous dinner was served, while music was being discoursed from the piazza. Mrs. Stokes was veritably a charming hostess and looked after this feature of the entertainment in a manner that delighted every one present. A visit to the trial grounds and the beauti- ful greenhouses in the cool of the even- ing proved to be instructive and in- teresting to the many employees. A concert on the lawn at 8 p. m.. was highly enjoyed until some thoughtful one of the party reminded the others that it was time to depart for the train, when the sad realization dawned upon each of the happy guests that one of the most delightful outings that could be planned by a generous em- ployer and his amiable wife had come to an end. European Notes. There is very little of special interest this week beyond the destructive ef- fects of the heat wave in Italy, which has dried up the crops past all recov- ery, and aggravated the heavy losses occasioned by the severe cold of the past Winter. While the cold was the most severe known in the memory of the oldest inhabitant, the heat has been the most intense recorded for a hundred years. Cauliflowers and on- ions have nearly all been harvested, with very poor results, but beans and other annual crops, particularly flower seeds, are suffering terribly, the more so because it was so late before they could be transplanted. Carnations and centaureas, together with asters, will hardly pay for the expense of trans- planting, except where they are grow- ing in a few favored spots. In France, particularly in the Seine valley, heavy rains have inundated the land, and many of the crops can only be reached by boat, if at all. Damage such as this at this late period of the season cannot be repaired. The early and delicate strains of radishes and beets have suffered severely. Carrot and mangel, on the contrary, appear to maintain their position; but the effect of the tropical rains on the former is bound to be disastrous, although the mischief may not be apparent for some time to come. The English growers are fairly con- tented at present; the weather con- tinues warm, but with sufficient mois- ture to keep vegetation in full vigor. Recent callers include: Messrs. Dreer and W. Atlee Burpee, of Philadelphia. EUROPEAN SEEDS. JnlT IB, 1906 The Florists' Exchange 81 xo ..tIB LOCISL. . particular, 3 In iioia, $5.00 ver 100; $46.00 pt r inOO. Cash with order. WM.J. CHINNICK, Trenton, N. J. Mfollon the Florlsf ' B^cbanitg when wrlflDK. VIOLET PLANTS Marie Louise and Lady Campbell, strong, clean, bealthj, $20.00 per 1000. $85.('0 buys 2000. Samples 10c. Cash with order, please. J. BILDRETH. BabglOD. N. Y. Mention The Florlats' ExchanRe when writinc. maileLoiiiseVloiets strong plants, February and March struck free from disease. Your money cheerfully re- funded If not satisfactory. $2.00perlOO; $16.00 per 1000. Cash with order. G. LAWRITZEN, Rhinebeck-on-Hudson, N.Y. Mention The Florlgta' Eichange when writtng. Famous Hudson River Crown VIOLETS Marie Louise, 2 J in. pots, strong, healthy stock, $3.00 per 100 ; $25.00 per 1000. SCHAEFERS, i"° ■ Newburgh-on-Hudson, N.Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when wrltlnp. MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS ScLuneman's famous Violets are well-bnown as the most fragrant of all violets. Fine plants tor benching at once, guaranteed the best stock In the market, none better. Only $2.00 per lOn ; $15.00 per 1000. Come and take a look at them. Only n miles from New York City. Samples, 10c. cash. Money returned If not suited. G£0. T. SCHUNEMAN, Baldwins. L.I. , N.Y. M«*nt1op tb^ Florinti' Bighanif» wbgn writing VIOLETS 2000 Lady Campbell, 2y, in. pots, good healthy stock, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. WM. SWAYNE, Bix226, Kennett Square, Pa. Mention The FlorlBts' Exchange when writing. Yioim Flams Sand struck — pot grown — strong, healthy plants, from 3 in. pots. Marie Louise, $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. Imperials, $3.50 per 100 ; $30.00 per 1000, for cash only. ALEXANDER GORDON SPRING VALLEY. N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. PRIMROSES CYCLAMEN ?'*^'.°^.*"^^.*'- ^'^ Finest Improved Chinese, 2 Inch, $2.00 per 100 Giants, Mixed, I m., $1.00 per 100. XXX SEEDS PRIMROSE '"^Sili^^P Finest grown, mixed, 600 seeds, $1.00 ; ;-i pkt.,60c. niAuv nBi»v Finest Olante. mixed, lOOO BIANT OAIST seeds. 36c. C.g^.^^^». Finest large-flower- INEKAKIA iDg dwarf. In best mixture, 1000 seeds, 60c. — --,«*- GIANT. The finest large- ^« 1^ o T flowering varieties, critically selected. 6000 seeds, $1.00; half pkt., 60c. 49*600 seeds of "Giant Mme. Perrett" added to every $1.00 pkt. of Giant Pansy Seed. CASH. Extra count of seeds in all packets. JOHN F. RDPP. Shiremanstown, Pa. Tbe Home of Primroses UenttoD Tbe FlorlBti' Exchange when writing. CANADIAN NEWS OTTAWA.— We are having good ^?ro\ving weather; warm and moist. Trade has been brislc for the season of the year. Stock is fairly plentiful; lilies in abundance, auratum better than tor the last few years. Scrim has a fine bed of black stemmed lilies just coming in. no misses. Two years ago last Fall they were planted in an old cold frame, covered with a little rough manure in the Winter and both seas- ons they have been good. The most of the old carnations are thrown out. Scrim's two houses of newly planted ones are looking fine — ahead of those in the field. Newly planted roses are starting and looking satisfactory. Campbell's sulphur vaporizer seems to be a good thing. Chrysanthemums are growing, also the lively beetle. Sweet peas are now plentiful; and plenty of perennials come in handy for decorating the windows. R. Wright is progressing with his new range. C. Scrim has just pulled down two IS-foot houses and is re- placing them with one 35 feet wide. This work has been rather slow, ow- ing to the absence of Mr. Scrim, who is slowly recovering from a rather serious attack of pleurisy. A pleasant feature of the past week was a five-day visit to Ottawa, of Mr. and Mrs. W. Hall (bride and bride- groom) of Hall & Robinson, Montreal. Mr. Hall had lost that all-business look which he generally wears, and seemed to fully realize that he was a very lucky man. Mrs. Hall soon made friends with all, and her husband is to be congratulated. Our veranda boxes and baskets; our clean streets, and the beautiful driveways made by thf Oovernment were greatly admired bv them. Mr. Hall, in speaking of the coming convention of the C. H. A., says it is bound to be a record-breaker; so let us make up our minds to make it so by attending. I think we will show up in numbers from Ottawa. AH firms, where it is not possible to come them- selves, would do well to send their fore- man. It will pay; and those florists not in touch with the big cities should not forget that J. H. Dunlop will give us in his paper all the new points in the culture of roses and carnations. E. I//OLET CULTURE Price, $t 50 Posfpaid A.T. De La Mare Ftg. & Pub. Co. Ltd., New York ROCKLAND. MASS.— "William B. Arnold, the florist, left Monday for an extended visit in California. It he finds n good business opening, where the cliimtie conditions are agreeable, lie will locate there. CALIFORNIA PRIVET For Fall Delivery I win have a full stock of well-tjrown planta. two years old. Also strong three-year plants, tranaolanted, stocky and well furnished. Orders can be placed now to an advantage. CHAS. BLACK, Hightstown, N. J. Mention the Florists Bxchann- when writing FOR FALL, 1905 ROSES, strong, home-grown plants; H. P.'s and Ramblers. CLEMATIS. Large Flowering and Panlculata. CLIMBINO VINES, leading varieties. ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS and TREES, fine assortment. JACKSON & PERKINS CO. Sfw\%7k UePtlOD the riorlati' Htx^ange when wrui^ CEIEIT PLIIITIi In Ani| Quantity White and Pink Plume, Giant Pascal, Golden Heart, Boston Market and other varieties, $1.00 per 1000 ; $8.50 per 10,000. Special price on lots of 100,000 and over. R. VINCENT, JR. & SON -WBITB MARSH, RID. UeatloD Tbe Florists' Excbaage wben writing. AHKRIOAN TREE SEEDS AND PLANTS Our Descriptive Catalogue of American Heeds and Plants Is ready for mallliijc. Ask for it. OTTO KATZEN8TEIN & CO. Tree Seeds and PlKnts Speelallsti, ATLANTA, G A Mentlott tbe Flortot.' toehame wben wrttUg. August Rolker & Sons, '• ''^''S!'^.^^^^- New York Horticultural Importing Agents lor Foreign OrowerB ot Florlats' Bulbs and Plants, Ornamental Nursery and Fruit Stocks. We supply the trade; send lor lists and oHers. Orders booked now tor Spring and Fall Deliveries. Upnttnn The rinrlstii* Brchangs wben writing. F. ^ F. NURSERIES ^Vliolesale Growers TREES AND PLANTS ^ ^uU assortment Uentlon the riortats' Hxchange w>— wrttlac. SPRINGFIELD NEW JERSEY Trade Catalog ae Free EVERGREEN An Immense Stock of both large and small sized EVERQREEN TREES in great variety; also EVERQREEN SHRUBS. Correspondence Solicited. THE WM. H. MOON CO., Morrlsville. Pa. Uf>ntlon the FtorUf * Hbichange when writing. KOSTER & CO, SSs=frt'l; BOSKOOP, HOLLAND Hardy Azalaai, Box Trees, Clemitls, Conifers, Hydroageaa, Peonies. Pot-Grown Plants for Forcing. RHODODENDRONS, H. P. ROSES, Etc. Catalogue free on demand. Mention Tbe Florists' Exchange wben writing. EBBINGE& VAN GROGS Formerly THE HORTICULTURAL CO. BOSKOOP, HOLLAND Hardy Nursery Stock, such as H. P. Roses, Rhododendrons. Azaleas, Clematis, Buxas, Choice EvergrreenSt Peonies, etc. Ask for Catalogue. Mention Tbe Florists' Excbanpre wbpn writing. BoBBiNK & Atkins Nurserymen and Florists VI81TOK8 INVITED. """c'JLlSSl'"'' RUTHERFORD, N.J. MentloD the Florlsf Bxchamre when wfitlng. HgdraDgea OtaKsa Field-grown, fine plants, $10.00, $12.00 and $15.00 per 100. Also a few fine pot-grown plants in 5 to 9 Inch pots. 30c. to 50c. each. Order now tor Fall delivery. Terms, cash or satisfactory references. BAUR FLORAL CO., Erie, Pa. Uf^ntloD the Florlutt* Excbanfre when writing. PEONIES Wholesale and retail cataloRues ready for distri- bution. Sent free on application. All stock guaranteed true to name. Send your orders in early to be assured of a good collection for Fall ^^*°^^PETERSON NURSERY 606 W.Peterson Ave. CHICAGO, ILL Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. P. OUWERKERK 216 Jzuie Street WEEHAWKEN HH6HTS, N. J. p. O. No. I, Hoboken, N.J. JUST RECEIVED FROM OUR HOLLAND NURSERIES Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Spiraea Jap- onica, Lilium Speciosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot -Crown LDacs, Hydrangea in sorts. Clematis and H. P. Roses in the best sorts. PR.ICES MODERATE Mentloo tbs Florists' Bxcbsac* wben wrltlns. Theliiis&HanisoiiSo. P.VINESVILI-E NURSKRIES Narserymen, Florists and Seedsmen PAINBSVILLE, OHIO Mention The FIorlHta' Exchange wben writing. Large Assortment EVERGREENS Specialties— White Pine, Hemlock and Large Evergreens. Spring list for details. Andorra Nurseries Wm. Warner Harper. Prop. CHESTNUT HILL, PA. MentlOD tbe FlnrUts' Ercbange wben wrltlnic. HollaDd Hiseni StocK Ask for Our Catalogue. It will interest yoo. ENDTZ,VANNES&C0.5SS: M»nt1oD the riortatB' Bxehangg when wrttlag. PEONIES Divisiona to average more than 3 eyes, $10.00 per 100. SEND FOR LIST. EDWARD SWAYNE, West ChisUr, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. CELERY PLANTS Will he ready July 10, sharp. 25.000 finest Celery Pla.nta In the country, Al strain. Early Giant Pascal, the beat all around Celery trans- planted, $4.60 per 1000. Also 26,000 nice plants from the seed rows In the field, at $3.00 per 1000. No better stock for private or commercial growers an be found, C00LID6E BROTHERS, So. Sudbury, Mass. Mention the Florists' Bxchange when writing. VEGETABLE PLANTS Celery Plants. White Plume, Golden Heart, aolden Self-BlanchiDg. Olaat Pascal, Boston Mar- ket. tl.60 per icon ; 1 0.OOO, tlO.OO. Flat Dutch Cabbage Plants, $1.00 per 1000; $8.60 per 10,000. J. P. CANNATA, ■^^ifr" Mt. Freedom, N. J. Uentlon th(* Florlitt*' Bxehange wben wrlttnit. 7^£S FroltTreeSf Small Fralta,OmBDientalTreea, Eversreens and Shrnbft, ^hade Trees. Hardy Boses. llardy Plant», Cllmber«. etc The most complete collections In this conntry. Gold Medal— Paris— Pan-American— St. LouiB, 102 prizes New York Stat© Fair, 1904. Illustrated Descriptive Catalogue FREE on Request. ELLWANGER & BARRY Mt Hope Nurseries, Rochester, Ji. Y. * Drawer fOU U Establlehed 65 Tears. Mentloa U« Vhirlsta' Bxchuis* wbsn wrltinx- 82 The Plorists' Exchange NURSERY DEPARTMENT. Conducted by Joseph Meehan. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. E. Albertson, Bridgeport, Ind., president; Orlando Harrison, Berlin, Md., vice-president; George C. Seager, Rochester, N. T., secretary; C. L. Tates, Rochester, N. T.. treasurer. WEST BERKELEY, CAL,.— E. Gill, the well-known nurseryman, is at present in Australia, on a trip around the world. THE PACIFIC COAST NURSERYMEN held their annual meeting July 6 at Portland, Ore. To succeed J. B. Pilkington, A. Eckert, of Detroit, Wash., was elected president, and C. A. Tonneson, of Tacoma, was chosen secretary and treasurer. The vice-presi- dents are: Alec McDonald. Toppenish, Wash.; C. P. Hontey, Caldwell, Idaho; T. W. Paver, Chico, Cal., and P. W. Settlemier, Woodbum, Ore. Wilbur K. Newill. of the State Board of Horticulture, and Her- bert Chase, a nurseryman from Huntsville, Ala., were made honorary members of the association. Is the Gorse, or Furze, Hardy? A friend having told me of a lot of gorse growing in Delaware County, Pa., I took a trip to see it one day, and found it to be not gorse at all, but the Scotch broom. The gorse, Ulex europseus, is not hardy here. Even when protected, it gets badly in- jured in Winter. An occasional plant is seen in col- lections, but only when extremely well sheltered. The Scotch broom is hardy. It, too, is a little Injured in very hard Winters, but not enough to permanently damage it. I would not look for the furze to suc- ceed north of Washington. Stone Crops for Graves. For graves, or any purpose where a low-growing plant is required, the old stone crop, or Sedum acre, known as love-entangle, is frequently called for. This is a good plant for the purpose, growing close to the ground, and bearing yellow flowers in early June. It ..JKfa ,. -w.JlK.,/".- EXAMUimG IRIS m ENGLAND WATCBING THE DIGGING OP BULBS IN HOLLAND UR. EARL MAILING A SNAP SHOT OP MESSRS. BURPEE AND PEDERSON WHILE EXAM- INING CAULIFLOWER A TOMATO HOUSE IB THE ISLAND OF AMAGER, MB. BURPBE AND MR. KRISTEHSEH IN FOREGROUND spreads quickly, even if sometimes of rather ragged appearance. Another one, S. sexangulare, is as good, perhaps better. It is more compact, while still spreading nicely, and growing close to the ground. The flowers are yellow, borne in compact heads, a few inches only above the foliage. At this season of the year, the beginning of July, little beds of them are sheets of bloom. This one is also called "love- entangle," but this common name, In these parts, at least, is understood as applying to the flrst named — S. acre. Low-Headed Fruit Trees. Whether or not a low-headed fruit tree is prefer- able to one headed higher, has been a discussed ques- tion always. Professor Waugh, in an article on the subject, in the National Nurseryman, takes ground in favor of low heads, and thinks nurserymen make a great mistake in heading the trees as high as the fashion requires, which, as the professor says, he has to do to please many of his customers. There is a good deal to be said on both sides of this question. In Pennsylvania, or in this part of it, there are many objections to low-headed trees, and but few in favor of them. The nurseryman heads them three to five feet, not to please a few of his customers, but be- cause all want them that way. The facility a trimmed-up tree affords for cultivating close to it when young, of examining it for borers, of getting up it when it is older and needs pruning and other attention, calls for a preference for a trimmed-up tree, while no advantage whatever seems apparent in having low-branched ones. On many farms, too, the orchards are very properly in grass, after they are of a bearing age, and it is the custom to turn cattle into them. Under the trees are fallen apples and other fruits, and shade. It Is to the fruit grow- er's benefit that the cattle eat the fallen fruit, de- stroying the worms in them which would harm the fruit of another season. And considering it in the light of getting frtiit, do we get any from branches as close to the ground, as lower than four feet? I do not think so; not from standard trees. Our fruit growers, as well as myself, may be wrong in not thinking low-branched trees the better, but certain is it that they ask tor those trimmed-up, apples, pears, and the like, to tour feet. In the West, and maybe In other States, low- branched ones may be preferred. The western men give a good reason for it — their cold, windy climate. Trees, they say, flourish better when low-headed; hence they ask for those of that style. It is not a case where beauty in trees is to be con- sidered. Even were it, there are situations where' trimmed-up trees better suit surrounding appear- ances than low-branched ones, beautiful as the lat- ter often are. Everblooming Roses for the North. What we need, and what we shall get, as soon as proper efforts are made to obtain It, is a race of roses hardy, and that will bloom in the Summer and Autumn months. There are practically no roses hardy in the North to be depended on for flowers after June, excepting it be the Japanese one, R. rugosa. General Jacqueminot gives occasional flow- ers through the Summer, even In late August, and were it pruned back a little after its flrst flowers are over, more of them would come later than what those do. We are not as badly off in Philadelphia as are gardeners farther north. Many of the teas live out with the slightest protection, some without any; and so we do get flowers all through the Summer. In some of our cemeteries, where friends of the dead have set in chance varieties, many a nice one Is thriving which is not generally accepted as hardy. Nearly all the teas and other everbloomers that do live out get frozen down somewhat, but no more than a good pruning would have done, and It helps them. At the last meeting of the Society of American Florists, E. G. Hill In a paper on this topic, sug- gested that the Rosa rugosa should be used as one side of a proposed cross, with some of the native American species for the other, it is said. This would give a variety in the seedlings, but not an everblooming class. There are no native everbloom- ing roses; and R. rugosa can hardly be called one, its flowers coming far too sparingly after the first crop. Rugosa crossed with some of the teas might do it. Colorado Blue Spruce. When a customer wishes to purchase a Colorado blue spruce care should be taken to ask for It under the above name, being sure that blue is not omitted. The reason for this is that there are some -forms of this picea as green as a Norway spruce; and should a nursery man be asked for PIcea pungens only. It may be simply a green one which would be supplied. There are types of blue spruces which are very blue, and some of these have been singled out and propa- gated from, and the names of the propagators given them. Several English and Holland firms have done this, as well as some of our own nurserymen; and when this type of stock Is obtained the very bluest of the Colorado ones are secured. The seedlings sent on by collectors in Colorado vary In color. By growing them for a few years, and weeding out the greener on.es, a fair lot of blue spruces can be secured. Raising them from seeds results the same way, even though the seeds are from the best trees. They will not always come just the blue wanted, while being, on the whole, satisfac- tory. The only way to feel secure Is to buy In the named blues offered by those who propagate them, or graft a lot one's self. The Norway spruce makes a good stock, and it should be potted a year in ad- vance of grafting. JOSEPH MEEHAN. Two Philadelphia Seedsmen Abroad. Our trip Into Denmark was a very enjoyable one, and it was very Interesting to see the Improvement these Danish growers have recently made In cauli- flower. The best location for the growing of cauli- flower seed is on the Island of Amager and not only does this part of the country produce fine seed, but It also produces the very best heads. Mr. Burpee and myself were about a fortnight too early to see the oaulifiower at its best, but we were fortunate in see- ing some early fields, and some frames which con- tained plants that were forced for the early market. We v/ere Impressed with the care that the Danish growers exercise in the way they cultivate their crops, and how clean the average trucker kept his entire place. Of course, in Denmark, It Is the same as it is In the other countries, one must be familiar with the growers in order to procure the finest qual- ity of seed. The variety of tomato we found growing in Mr. Kristensen's house was.one that they cultivate quite largely for early market. These tomatoes showed a very healthy growth, and were In good bearing when Mr. Burpee and myself had the pleasure of Inspecting this house. The photograph showing myself caught in the act of making a snap shot of Mr. Burpee and Mr. Peder- sen. was taken v/hile these gentlemen were carefully inspecting some early cauliflower heads. These heads were very fine. If the season continues as favorable as it was while I was in Denmark, the crop of cauliflower and cab- bage seed should be an average one. I am now leav- ing for a trip to the Pacific Coast, and regret this prevents me from writing you at greater length. I enclose two photographs just received from a friend of mine in England, — one of which shows Mr. Burpee. Mr. Sydenham and a Dutch gentleman in the flelds of iris. The block in which they are standing is a light colored variety, while just back of It Is a blue variety. The other picture represents "the way they dig up hyacinths and other bulbs In the flelds of Holland. Notice that all the men are on their hands and knees. These men scrape off the fine sandy soil about three or four inches deep, and then go on to the top of the bulb: and it Is simply astonishing the rapidity with which they take out the bulbs. You will notice Mr. Burpee on the right. The gentleman with the soft rap is Mr. Van Wavcren, the son of the original M. "S^an Wavcren. one of the largest bulb growers of Holland. Next is one of the laborers, then Mr. Syden- ham, and the man in the background is the chief fore- man of the field. HOWARD M. EARL. WINDOW GLASS.— A meeting of the Eastern Job- bers was held July G and the following prices were announced for hand-made glass: The flrst two brack- ets, single strength B, 90 and 20 per cent, discount: all other sizes of single and double strength, 90 per cent, discount. The situation In the glass market Is very strong and the American Window Glass Com- pany has also advanced prices. This Is not much of a factor at the present time, however, as the company has sold its production for July and August. The stock In the hands of Jobbers Is also very low for this season of the year.— Metal Worker. Jaly 22, 190B The Florists' Exchange 83 Greenhouse^^ Growers' Problems Solved. By U. G. ScoUay. (IS) I send you under separate cover a drawing of my houses, which I wish you would please send to Mr. Scollay so that he may give me some advice about the piping of them. I am heat- ing with hot water, using a 40-6 Model boiler, rated at 3,000 feet. The top of the boiler is about 13 inches above the greenhouse floor. In the 13 feet 6 inches houses I have two 2-inch over- head flow pipes and two coils of four 2-inch pipes each under the benches — that is, ten 2-inch pipes in each house. In the 19-foot house there are three 2-lnch overhead flow pipes and three return coils of four 2-inch pipes each. In the 9-foot lean-to, one 2-inch flow and four 2-inch returns. The circula- tion is very slow, and in cold weather we have it as low as 20 below. I can- not keep the frost out of the lean-to, and in the others the temperature often goes as low as 40. I want to change from benches to built up beds 30 inches high. The benches are rotten arid would have to be replaced. I would like to have a low bed, 12 inches high, in No. 2, in which I could grow smilax and callas. In No. 1 I want to grow carnations; in No. 3 roses and carnations, and in No. 4 chrysanthe- mums and bedding plants. How shall I pipe the houses? G. C. S. Illinois. —I would say at the outset that while you have, according to the cata- logue, ample boiler capacity to take care of the work, yet I do not wish to be understood as making myself respon- sible for the ratings given on any boiler. Tou do not mention how you have arranged the flow and return mains from the boiler to the various houses. Tou say you have a total of eight overhead mains, and we assume that these are run separately from the boiler to each coil. It may be that you have, like so many others, made the mistake of carrying one 2-inch main into each house and branching from each of these into two or even three other 2-inch overhead runs. If this is so it will in large measure account for your very slow circulation. In any case, where the top of the boiler is above the greenhouse floor, the circula- tion is bound to be slower than usual, and ample surface must be allowed in order to provide against this. I find in house No. 1 you will require three additional rows of 2-inch pipe; in house No. 2 the same; in house No. 3, which I understand you wish to use for roses, five additional lines should be placed. House No. 4 is exposed to the west winds and should have at least two lines added. These additional surfaces are necessary to provide against the low temperature you name — 20 degrees below zero. I would gather from your letter that it is your Intention to discard the old wooden benches and replace with solid brick. Under these circumstances you cannot place any of the heating coils under benches, so that it will be neces- sary to hang the pipes on the sides of the houses, and in some cases support them by means of wood cleats fastened to the brick walls of the benches. These cleats may be secured to the brickwork by means of expansion bolts. Concerning the overhead mains, I would say, if it is your Intention to re- model same, I would advise as follows: If the catalogued tappings are correct, there are three 4-inch flow and three 4-inch return openings in the boiler. Run from the most convenient tapping on the boiler into house No. 2 a 4-inch overhead main, this to run to center of house (at the end of house), where a 4x3x3 tee should be placed; continue from end of tee into house No. 1 with 3-inch pipe to the center, then run 3-inch to the far end of the house. Also run 3-inch to far end of No. 2 house from tee, dropping into coils in both houses with not less than 2-inch connections to each coll. FYom boiler run a 4-inch main into house No. 3 to center of same, placing a 4x2V4x3% tee; extend from tee into house No. 4 a 2%- inch main and run to far end of the house; also run 3^4-inch overhead main to far end of house No. 3. We favor house No. 4 as -It is most exposed. The connections to all colls In houses 3 and 4 should not be less than 2-inch. Of course, the returns from end of coils near boiler must be In same proportion as the above flow mains. The flow mains should have their highest point above boiler, and should be air vented from there. The expansion tank should be placed in the workroom and at the highest convenient point; it should be connected to the return of the boiler direct and under no circumstances sliould there be any valves or cocks at- tached to this connection. The size of the expansion pipe should be I't; inches. From the highest point of mains they should fall toward the extreme ends of houses, at least one inch in eight feet; more, if possible. The 2-inch coils should lie given at least as much fall toward the boiler as the overhead mains are given away from it. All coil connections from overhead mains should be fitted with full opening gate valves, and these are best placed on the vertical piping. U. G. SCOLLAY. I have bought land and propose to erect an even span greenhouse, 100x30 feet, having 16x24 glass. The land is such that I do not dare to put the boiler down more than 4 feet for fear of being troubled with water in cellar. 1 have a 60 horse power tubular boiler, (steam) and propose to do my own night firing — i. e., have no night fire- man. If I used a steam trap could I get an appliance which would auto- rnatically ring a bell, or blow a whistle, if the steam pressure went below what was necessary to operate the trap? Or would you advise me to have a larger outlet and inlet cut in boiler and turn it into a hot water system? It so. how large an outlet and inlet would be necessary? The greenhouse is to be used for carnations. How many runs of 2-inch pipe would be re- quired if hot water is used, and how many 14-inch, if steam? There will be 2 feet of glass on south side, boarded on north, locality sheltered. Tempera- ture required, 50 to 55 degrees nights. Mass. E. W. — The boiler you have is entirely too large for present necessities, as it has a capacity of at least 22,500 square feet of glass, to a temperature of 55 degrees. As your present require- ments will approximate but 4,200 square feet of glass, you will readily understand the force of my statement. I would advise hot water heating, with 20 lines of 2-inch wrought iron pipe, and a boiler of about 1,700 square feet capacity, for easy firing. In your case, I do not enter into the matter of steam heating, as I do not think it to your advantage. Tou do not show the lay-out of your benches, hence I do not know whether it will be necessary to have an overhead flow main or not. If you can arrange for a continuous rise from top of boiler to far end of the greenhouse, under the benches, you can avoid the overhead flow; other- wise, you will be forced to run an over- head main, dropping into the 2-inch coils at the extreme end of the house. The high point of the overhead main should be at the boiler end of the house, taking air vent from there. From this point drop to the extreme end of house with the main, at least on 2 inch in 8 feet. You can if you pre- fer, run two 3-inch overhead mains, allowing each of these to carry one- half of the 2-inch coils. The coils un- der the benches should fall toward the boiler with as much pitch as possible. I would advise storing your 60 horse power boiler in a dry place, until such time as you will erect at least four times the amount of glass you men- tion, when this boiler may be utilized to advantage. If this extension of houses is not probable, I would sell the boiler. U. G. SCOLLAT. How can I construct a coil boiler of IVi or 1% inch pipe that will be capable of heating a detached house 18x30 ft.; radiation required for about 800 feet of glass at 60 degrees in zero weather? Ohio. E. H. — According to the dimensions given, you will require in this house about 260' square feet of radiating surface to maintain a temperature inside of 60 degrees, with thermometer outside at zero. If you desire to base your in- side temperature at 60 with 15 degrees below zero outside, you will require SvSO square feet of radiating surface. With the latter presumption as a basis, you will require In a pipe coll boiler, 36 lineal feet of 1%-lnch pipe in the construction of same. The build- ing of a pipe boiler can be accom- plished in various ways. First, the pipe can be formed into a circular coil, or worm, which can be done by any of the pipe-bending concerns; or if none of these is handy, your nearest steam heating contractor can probably have it done for you. This can be made into a single worm, and it can always be arranged so that the flow and return connections can be brought out at the same side of the brick work, or on opposite sides as most con- venient. In a coil of this length it is sometimes desirable to split it into two parts, making one coil so that it will fit Inside the other, forming a double or compound worm. This also gives two flow and two return con- nections at the boiler which Is often convenient. Second, a square pipe boiler can be made with short pieces of pipe con- nected at the four corners with el- bows; this is a difficult coil to make symmetrically. It is best to make this type of boiler with extra heavy malle- able elbows. The size of this coil should be about 20 inches square, which will bring it out about 6 pipes high. Third, the pipe can be made up into form of a box coil, with branch tees, one on flow and one on return. We would advise making this 3 feet 6 in- ches long, six pipes wide, and two pipes high, return bends being used on the opposite ends from branch tees. The size of fire box in this case should be 20 inches wide by 20 inches deep. Of course, for a boiler of this pattern the rear end of the coil would extend beyond the fire box; this you can ex- tend your brick work tor accordingly. Fourth, a box coil 4 pipes high and 5 pipes wide can be made 2 feet long, but this would entail the use of right and left return bends; a coil of this kind is a hard one to construct. Fifth, two returns bend coils, or what are usually known as "wall coils," can be made six pipes wide and 3 feet long, and placed one over the other, "on the flat." Place these above the fire box with one side 6 inches higher than the other, the pipes being kept level from front to rear in order to prevent air pockets. These coils will require the same provision made in the brick work as in the third case above described. In our experience we find that the extra heavy pipe is most suitable for pipe boilers, and the inch and half size preferable. There are many other forms in which pipe boilers can be made, but not with such a small amount of pipe as your case calls for. U. G. SCOLLAT. I wish to heat a sash house 20 feet wide, 135 feet long, sides boarded IS inches high; center from ground to ridge, 8 feet; walks are dug out; all solid beds. I want to use this house for Spring and Fall, say up to the first of January, and again from middle of March on to be used for cyclamen, primroses, ferns, and for bedding plants in Spring. I wish to heat the house by steam to about 55 degrees at night. How large a boiler will be necessary, and how many runs of 1- inch pipe? Kindly give arrangement of piping. Boiler will be below level of ground. The house also runs slight- ly uphill from the boiler, which would facilitate uphill system. W. S. H. New Jersey. — To heat the house described, by the low-pressure steam system, to 55 de- grees inside (zero outside) 10 lines of one-inch pipe would be required to give the amount of surface necessary. We would strongly advise against the use of one-inch pipe for houses of this length. Experience goes to show that one and one-quarter inch Is the small- est size through which steam may be run, under low pressure, for the above distance and give good results. The number of lines of. this size required would be eight. Our suggestion for the distribution of these lines Is, to run one line on each side of the house above the benches, and three lines on each side of house, supported on hook plates fastened to sides of solid benches. The best method of secur- ing these pipes In place is to use wood- en strips at least one inch thick, three Inches wide, and about fourteen Inches long; these should be placed not over ten feet apart, and fastened to brick- work by means of expansion bolts, one at each end of each strip. All hook plates made for this purpose are drilled and countersunk for wood screws. Give your colls as much fall back toward the boiler as you can. but In any case do not give less than one Inch In ten feet. The boiler for this Job should have a capacity of at least 750 square feet, and we would suggest that one of larger capacity even, say 900 teet, be used for the sake of easy firing. The size of steam main should not be less than two and one-halt Inch, and be run from boiler as an overhead main to the farthest end of the house, and there branch Into the different heating surfaces with Inch and one- quarter to the two single pipes, and inch and one-half to each of the two three-branch coils. Tour letter does not state how much below the level of the ground the boiler will be. This is an important consideration In low- pressure steam heating, and we would here suggpst that the boiler be kept low enough to give a difference of at least three feet between the water line at the boiler and the lowest point of the coils at the extreme far end of the house. If you will watch the next one or two issues of The Florists' Ex- change you will see the reason for this difference discussed more fully than we can take it up here. Use one size smaller piping In connecting up the returns from coils to boilers than you use In connecting steam ends. Valves should be placed on all steam and return connections. In addition to these, we would advise the placing of valves on two lines of each of the three branch coils; these should be placed, one at each end of each line. By this means you are in position to shut off as many lines of heating surface as you wish. In greenhouse heating by steam, this method will be found very convenient for regulating the tempera- ture. In steam heating, one very sim- ple rule should always be observed in shutting oft valves: Always shut off the return valve first, and in turning on heat again, open the steam valve first. U. G. SCOLLAT. — W. C. Pray, Kinkora, N. J.— Tour houses Nos. 3 and 4 require five lines of standard four-Inch cast-iron pipe, or seven lines of two-inch wrought- Iron pipe, in each, to maintain a tem- perature of 40 degrees in zero weather. If your boiler has capacity sufficient for these two additional houses, a sim- ple and effective method of piping to them will be to use a four and one- half inch main from boiler to house No. 3, leaving a three and one-half inch opening in tee there: then con- tinue three and one-half Inch into ho;ise No. 4: in both hnu«:es run this size overhead main to the farthest end. and drop into the heating colls with not less than two and one-half inch connections. Tou state in your letter your boiler is but two and one-half feet below level of ground. We take it for granted that this Is your limit, and that you refer to the bottom of the boiler. Of course, if the top of your boiler is two and one-half feet below ground you can run the ordinary way, and the same size main will ap- ply, as above given. In all cases the returns should correspond to the flows. Tt is probably unnecessary for me to impress upon you the value of pro- tecting any exposed piping not required for heating purposes, and especially is it necessary to thoroughly protect Duies running in trenches outside the buildings. The best method we have found of protecting such outdoor un- derground piping Is to lay a large wood trench box. then a smaller one inside of that, in which to lay the piping, giving an air space of at least one and one-half inches between tbe two boxes, all around. Do not fill either of the boxes with anything; simply leave them as they are, the air spaces being the best protection. If you use four-inch cast-Iron pipe for radiation, place three pipes on the exposed side of each house, and two on the other. If two-Inch wrought-iron pipe, place four lines on the exposed side and three on the other. If heat is desired under the center bench, you can rearrange the above to suit. We would advise the boiler to have capacity of at least 2.700 square feet. U. G. SCOLLAT. (Other HeatlD^ Qnestfnns ant1'A^t!We^sl^yh appear next week.) 84 The Plori-st-s' Exchange ROSES La France, 3 In $6.00 per 100 iTory, 3lD 4.00 " Uolden Gate, 3 In 2.50 " Send tor tree sample. R. L. 6RAHAM, "''ZUr" Baltimore, Md. Mentlnn The Florists' Exchange when writing. ROSES Each. 3000 Beauty plants In 4 In. pots $0.15 1000 Maids In 4 In. jwts 06 1000 Brides In 4 In. pots .06 lOOO Meteors In 4 In. pots 06 No better plants grown. Free from black spot and mildew. LOUIS M. NOE. Madison. N.J. Mention The Florists' Eychange when writing. ROSES 2000 No. 1 Bridesmaid and about 1600 No. 1 Ivory* in SH'ln- pot^, now in good shape for bf^DchlDg, $5.00 per 100 : $45.00 per lOOO. AIbo a lot of Bridesmaid and Meteor, in 2^4 in. pots, $3.00 per 100 ; $26.00 per 1000. IRA G. MARVIN 3 N. Franklin St., WILKES BARRB, PA. Mention the PlorUta' Exchange when writing. Golden Gate, Ivory, Mme. Hoste. Bride and Brideemald. from Z^ and 4 in., fine plantp. $5.00 per 100. We also have a few CHRYSANTHE- MUMS left, $2.00 per 100. SMITH & GANNETT, Geneva, N Y. Mention the Florliti' Bxcbange when writing ROSES 1000 Golden Gate,3!iSin 4c. 500 Kalserin, 3!^in 6o. 100 Ciiatenay,3^in 6c. Worcester Conservatories, Wercester, Mass. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. ROSE PLANTS Fine stock from 2}4 In. and SH in. pots, of the choicest varieties, inclnding Klllarney, Bride and Bridesmaid. Write for prices. JOHN YOUNG, 51 W.28tli St., New Yorl(Cily. Telephone 4462 Madison Square. Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlnff. Surplus ROSE PLANTS BRIDES, BRIDESMAIDS and METEORS. 2M*incli. $32.50 per 1000. 3-lncli. $30.00 per 1000. Cuttings were all made from carefully selected wood. Well worth the price Call and see them. L. B. CODDINGTON. Murray Hill, N.J. Mention The Florists* EJxchange when writing. ROSE PLANTS STRONG, HEALTHY STOCK Per 100 $5 00 KAISERIN, 2'4 In. pots (Plants large enough for 3 Inch pots.) BBIDESMATD, 3 in. pots 5 00 BBEDE. 3 In. pots . 5 00 LIBERTY, 2J4 in., 5 00 THE LEO NIESSEN COMPANY, 'IVViir Philadelphia, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. XSOSESS 2>= POT PLANTS ROSALIND ORR PerlOO PerlOOO ENGLISH $25.00 $200.00 LA DETROIT . . . 6.00 50.00 AHERICAN BEAUTY 5.00 40.00 Per 100 Per 1000 LIBERTY $5.00 $t5.00 PERLE VONQODES- BERQ 5.00 40.00 MME. ABEL CM ATENAY, UNCLE JOHN, 3 in., $4.00 per 100 :$35.00 per 1000 AMERICAN BEAUTY, bench plants, $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. BRIDESriAID, KAISERIN, 3 in., $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. All plants and rooted cuttings sold under express condition that if not satisfactory when received they are to be immediately returned, when money will be refunded. Telephone 2S4B Central PETER REINBERC, 61 WABASH AVE.. CHICAGO Uavtlon the Florlfln' Bxehanr» whvs wrttlns 60,000 GRAFTED ROSES FOR FORCIINQ Extra Fine Healthy Plants, Free From Mildew Liberty, 3% in. pots, $18.00 per 100. Bridesmaid. Golden Qate, Kalserin, 3% in. pots, $15.00 per 100; $145.00 per 1000. 20,000 OWN ROOT ROSES Sunrise, 3 in. pots, $9.00 per 100. Bride, Perle, Bridesmaid, Kalserin, 3 in. pots, $7.00 per 100. Sfm/H ■ ■ £^ ^K^ 2y, in pots, $1.50 per 100 ; $12.50 per 1000. ^^•^^Jtm^^^Mjt^^^^C^^^ SEND FOE PBICE LIST, J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Mention The FlorlatB' Exchange when writing. BOSTON FERNS Palms, Dracaenas Geraniums, Coleus and general bedding stock in large quantities. Write for prices. Cash or references. L.H.FOSTERESTATE,f.J^,«Doroliester,Mass. Mention tb^ Floriita' Exchange when writing. ROSES Bargain Prices WhileThey Last BRIDE, 2i in., per 1000, $20.00; 3 in. $30.00. BKIDESM AID, 2^ in., per 1000, $20.00 3 in., $30.00. METEOR, 2J in., $20.00; 3 in., $30.00 The above stock is thoroughly first- class, well rooted and ready for planting. LAKEVIEW ROSE OARDENb JAMESTOWN, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. \Ti ROSE STOCK To Gloss Out PerlOO Bridesmaid, grafted, i~3H Inch $10.00 Baby Rambler, grafted, 4 Inch 20,00 OWN ROOT Bridesmaid. Golden Gate, 4 inch 6.00 Bride, Brldesmala, Ivory, Golden Gate, 3lnoh 3.00 SMILAX PLANTS ^00 CHRYSANTHEMUMS For varieties and prices see my advertisement in iBBue of May 27, page 700. JAMES E. BEACH, 2019 Park Avenue, BRIDGEPORT, CONN. Mention the Flori^f ' Bxebange when writloK. Blake's Lever Clip FOB FASTENING STAKES TO THE CROSS ITIRE PATENTED SEPT. 23. 1902. They never slip and are a great saving of both time and money. EVERY GROWER SHOULD TRY THEM «ND BE CONVINCED Price, $1.75 per lOOO Send for free samples. B. S. BLAKE & SON, ROCHESTER, N.Y. lee Linden Street BRANCH 0FFICE,!6S0ERUM PLACE, BROOKLYN. N.V. Mentlop the Ftorlif ' tochsnle wbeg writing. SURPLUS STOCK Bridesmaid, Bride, Golden Gate, Chat- enay. Uncle John, La Detroit, Liberty, fine plants, 3 In. and SVi in. pots, price, $15.00 per 100. On own roots, 3 In. and 3V4 in. pots, Chatenay and Dncle John, $10.00 per 100. Robert Simpson, Clifton, N. J. Mention the Flortotj' Bichange when wrtttng. Bom nipLEi On lt» Own Root» strong, healthy, 2)^-in. plants, $2.60 per doz. ; $15.00 per 100; $125.00 per 1000. Ready to ship at once. A tew 3 inch plants, $3.50 per doz. ; $25.00 per 100. THE GONARD & JONES CO. NVEST GROVE, PA. UentloD the Florists* Bzcbaoxe wheo mtitlng. Clothllde Soupert White Coohet Maman Cochet Marechal NIel Etolle de Lyon Ivory La France Sov. de P. Netting Fine stock 3>^ In. pots, $3.00 per 100. Magna Charta Paul Neyron Capt. Christy Ball of Snow »H In. pots. $3.00 per 100. Crimson Rambler s^./.%ffiprrroo"" OaOy KamDlGr (1.00perdoz.; $7,00perlo6 JOHN A. DOYLE, »^r.r, Springfield, Oliio Mention the Floriwta' BTehange when writlnr. Asparagus Plomosas Nanas Extra fine plants in 3 In. pots. This stock was raised from greenhouse-grown seed sown last July. The plants are strong and making vigor- ous growth. $11. co ner 100. Caf^h please. 76.000 Holly Ferns. Asptdlum, Pteris Cretica Albc, etc., ready In September. R. G. HANFORD. Norwalk. Conn. y^ntiAn fh** riori«w Bfirhange wb#ii wiitlnff. FRESH IMPORTATION OF cattieyaTrianafiaDiliilgas WRITE FOB PRICES THOMAS JONES, Short Hills. N.J. MenHon Tbt^ f !oriat3' E-Xchnnpe when ttrltlng. 2 in., $1 26 per 100. CRTPTOMERIA jrAP01(ICA,2in....Tf »'oO 4in 10,00 CUPHEA (Cigar PI»nt),21n 1.2B E. 1. RAWLINCS, Quakertown, Pa. Mention The Florists' Escbapge when wrltlpg. SCOTTII See my advt. In Issue, June 10. JOHN SCOTT, G^r^Shl'sr,. Brfloliiyn, N.Y. Branch : E, 45tli St. and Rutland Rd., FJatbush Telepbone, 1207 WilUsmsbnrg. Mention The Florists' Exchange when Wl ling. ORCHIDS FLORISTS' ORCHIDS Largest Importers, Exporters, Orowers and Hybridizers In the world. SANDER & SONS, St. Albans. England Agent, A.. Dimmook, 91 Barclay St., N. T. Olty Mention The FlorlBta* Eichaoge when writing. 'S 4* HOVSKS xoo,ooo PI,A2tiTS Hprays or Strlng^s in any qaantlty EMERSON 0. McFADDEN Tei.28A SHORT HILLS. N.J. Mention The Florists' Eichapge when writing. Decoroilve Plants Latanla Borbonlca, 3 in. pots, 96.00; i In., $16.00; 6 In., $26.00; Bin.. 960.00 per 100; 7 in. and 8 in. .$1.00 and $1.60 each; large plants from 92.60 np. KentlaFor8t«rlanaand Uelmoreana,from 2Hiin. pots, $7.00 per 100; 3 in. pots, $12.00; 4 In. pots, 926.00; 6 in. pots, $60.00; 6 in. pots, $16.00 per doz.; from 7 in. pots and upward, at $1.76 to $36.00 each. Areoa liatescens, 4 In., $20.00; 6 In., $60.00perlOO; 6in., $1.00eaoh. Larger plants, from $1.60 np. Pandanas UtHls, 6 in. pots, &0c. Dracaena IndlvlBa,61n. pots, $16.00 per 100. Phoenix Re- ollnata, 6 in. pots. 936.00 per 100; $4.60 per doz.: e In. pots, $9.00 perdoz. Larger plants from 91.00 np. PncBiilx Canarlensls, fine specimens, ttom 93.00 to $86.00eaoh. Plants In fine condition. JOHN BADER Trov Hill, Allegheny Cily, Pa. Mention The Florlats' Bichange when writing. THE AMERICAN CARNATION Price, $3.S0 «. T. DI LA MARC PTO. 4 PUB. CO. LTD. • BUAMB •TKCET, HCW YORK Jul/ 22, 1906 The Florists' Exchange 85 LIST OF ADVERTISERS Akers H R 98 Allen J K 93 AuOersun & Chrlsten- sen 8S Ast-'bmauu G 94 Aiul'irru Nurseries ...81 Hii.kT J 84 liak.T W J 98 Barruws H H & Son. 85 Baur Floral Co 81 Bav State Nurs 80 Biiversdorfer H & ColOO Beach J B 84 IleauUeu H 79 Beaven E A 97 Beckert W C 7ft Bernhelmer E 9T Bernlng H G 96 Berger H H & Co 79 Black Chas 81 Plrtke B S & Son. ..84 Bkxjm J S M Bobblnk & Atkins... 81 Bock Wm A 94 Biiddlngton A T 78 Bonnet & Blake 95 Brenneman J D 86 Brown Peter 80-94 Bryant J M 80 Burnbam - Hltcblngs- Plereon Co 100 Burpee W A Co 79 Byer Floral Co 94 Byer Bros 88 Caldwell W B Co 98 Tannata J P 81 rarmody J D 99 Chicago Cam Co 87 Childs J L 78 Chinulck W J 81 Clncas & Boddlngton Co 77 •"oddlngton L B 84 Collins Thos 98 Conard [& IJunee M Connell B 87 Coolldge Bros 81 Cottage Gardens 77 Cowee A 78 Cowee W J 96 Cowen's N Sons 100, Craig R & Son 04 CtowI Fern Co 98 Cunningham J H....94 Cut Flower Ex 95 Dann A H 94 DaTis A B & Sons 87 Deamnd J B 96 Deuilng Co 99 DIetBch A Co 100 DUier Caebey A; Co. . 93 Dillon Gr'nboose Mfg Co 99 Dillon J L 84 Dorner P & Sons 87 Doyle J A 84 Dreer Hy A 99 Dumont & Co 96 Eaton H N 88 Ebblnge & Van Groo8.81 Elohbolz H 87 Elsele C 100 Elizabeth Nurs Co... 79 r.lliott W & Sons... 78 Elliott W H 77 Ellwanger & Barry... 81 Emmans Geo M 85 Kndtz Van Ness & Co. 81 Engelmann & Son 86 Etzold & Co 78 Fancher A E 88 lelthousen J E 94 Fenrlch J S 95 Ferris D 94 F & F Norserles 81 Fischer R 80 Foley Mfir Co 93 Field H W 88 Ford Bros 95 Foster L H 84 Garland G M 99 Ghormley W 95 Giblln & Co 99 Gillett & James 85 Goddard S J 87 Gordon A 81 Graham R L 84 Greenhoxise Co liiO Gunther W H 95 Gutman A J 95 Hanford R G 84 Harls E 94 Hartje J 87 Heacock Jos 85 Herr A M 94 Herendeen Mfg Co. .99 Herrmann A 100 Hews A H & Co 98 Hicks & Crawbuck...95 Hlldreth J Rl B llflnger Bros 98 Hills C R 94 Hin E G Co 87 Hlppard B 99 Holmes Seed Co 79 Holton & Hunkel Co. .96 Horan E C 95 Horticultural Adv ...97 Hubert & Co 78 Hughes G J 94 Igoe Bros 86 Ind Flower Co 87 Jacobs S & Son 99 Jackson & Perkins Co. 81 Jennings E B 80 Johnson & Stokes 79 Johnston Heating Co. 100 Jones H T 80 Jones Thos 84 Easting W F 96 ciisu'iti & Co. . . -bi Kiu£ L-ulisL Co. i\lUliUtl' A .... M J Vo ivl'ich >t C Ul IxiuLocUeii urus UU..1U0 L.abci «. Uurieil Ho 1-uiiii J yo l-uub juur A il yo ijtib.\: View li tiUuri-.b-i L.u\Mll2eu c 61 L,e Ltn;*£ i> to iumbuioi C yy L.uijbiaiia i^uui Co. . . .yy ^\ JJUliiU i u *i .uaAWell Ailg Co. . .lUO iiCl'uUUeU i:j C b^i .ucivtiiui- c N» yu jUi:Ai.iiius J y-j AieUupvillau "Aiil . ■ ■ -yii .Milcutii U r «-Aj i^ jjicitibaii cut I'iuwtl' I:.Xi; iiB« .IS> Mltliug .viuumser J 0 lJo....ivm H Co bi Alouxe iieuUt tSt i\ubU.yo Moure \V J ytJ lUUi'Uuck & Co yo isut 1 tloi'isu i>t-aril ui; 'iraae a^ Nutloudl f laut Co. . .y^ iMtiijbeu Leo M Aue L. M »■! uuwerlieiK f ol I'eacucK kj K lb feuiiutjii s s y< t^euiecost S iN bti f ett'isou JNui-s 81 i'hila Cut Huwer Co.. 97 rhUa Market 97 I'hlllips H Seed Co. . .bu fierce b O Co yy I'lersou F H Co ■...■• 77 riiisbui-g Cut Flower Co y7 Pitlsbuig Fl Ksch y6 Puat iJros bo Fuhwurth C C Co 9U fyti it C S7 yuakei- City Mich Co.yy uawliiifis bl 1 64 uawBou \V ^\ Co. . . .7y Kaynor J 1 95 tteed & Keller 97 Kees & Compere bU Keich V 1:1 Oii Keid E Ut* Keinberg P xx Keiuberg G 90 Keuter S J 87 Kobiuson H M Co 9b Koemer Fred 79 Kolker & Son 81 Kupp J F 81 Sallford Geo 95 Sauder & Sou 84 Scbaefers 81 Schmidt Co, J C 94 Scbuneman G T 81 SUmitz F W 0 79 Scollay J A 100 Scott J 84 Scranton Fl Sup Co. .97 Sheliroad G'houses. . .79 Sheridan W F 95 Siebert C T 99 Sievers J H & Co... 87 Simpson it 84-99 Sllnn & Thompson. . .95 Smith N & Son 86 Smith W & T Co.... SO Smith & Gannett 84 Soltau C 85 Spy HIU Conserv 94 Stearns A T Lum Co. 99 Storrs & Harrison Co.81 Stoothoff H A 92 Stumpp & Waiter Co 7b-98 Stuppe W 85 Swayne E 81 Swayne W 81 Syracuse Pottery Co. 97 Taylor B J 86 Thompson J D 87 Thorburn J M & Co.. 79 Totty C H 87 ToweU Jos 87 Traendly & Schenck..95 Vaughan's Seed Store.78 Vaughan & Sperry Vesey W J& M S Vick's Sons Jas 79 Vincent R & Son.. 81-94 Ward R M & Co 80 Weber C S & Co... 100 Weber H Son 86 Weeber & Don 79 Welch Eros Weston H 85 Wertbeimer & Co 97 Whilldin Pottery 98 White J 86 Wletor Bros 96 Wlnterlch C 94 Wlnterson B F Co... 96 Wood Bros 86 Worcester Conservato- ries S4 Young A L & Co 95 Young J 84 Zlmmer Chas 86 Zlrnglebel D SO ASPARACiJ^ PLUMO- SUS NANUS Large seedUogs, ready for 2H In. pots, $12.00 per 1000. Hprengerl, $10.00 per li 00. Cash with order, prepaid. Large field-grown FlumoBaa Nanus, fine for benching, one year old: will give great sat- isfaction $40.00 per 1000; $S5.00 per 1000 in 6000 lots. CILLETT & JAMES Yilaha Constrvitorlet, YAUHA, FLORIDA Contents. American Carnation Society 88 Bureau of Plant Industry; Work of. Under Glass. (Illus.) 90-91 Canadian News SI Club and Society Doings 89 Fruit Under Glass 89 Greenhouse Heating 83 Marliet, Review of The 92 News of the Weelc in Brief 88 Nursery Department 82 OBITUARY— VVm. Hoffman, Albert Miller, E. Pesenecker 88 Question Box 87 Reflections on Current Topics 89 Seed Trade Report 80 S. A. F. O. H. Judges Appointed.. ..88 TRADE NOTES— Pittsburg 86 Boston, New York, Philadelphia. St. Louis 92 Cincinnati, Syracuse, N. Y 95 Chicago 96 Cleveland, Indianapolis 98 Two Philadelphia Seedsmen Abroad. rlllus.) 82 Washington Convention, The 88 Week's Work, The 97-8 NEW LONDON, CONN.— Charles A. Pratt, of the former floral Arm of Pratt & Giger. is in New York with the Pic- torial News Company. Mr. Pratt is an expert photographer. Louis A. Giger, partner of Mr. Pratt, is now a gardener at Morton F. Plant's Eastern Point es- tate. The firm suspended business sev- eral weeks ago. owing to losses by fire. OTTAWA. ILL.— Miss Agnes Rlgden has opened a flower store here at 809 La Salle street. Miss Rigden was for a num- ber of years employed by King, the florist" INDEX TO STOCK ADVERTISED a. col. 1; b, col. 2; I c, col. 3; d. col. 4. Ageratum 94 i Alternanthera 94 Alyssum 94 Antirrhinum 94 A qullegia 94 Araucarla 94 Asparagus 77-84-85-87-94-100 Asters 94 Azaleas 81 Begonias 85d Boxwood 80-81 Bulbs 79-80 Calceolaria 78 CaUas 79-86 Cannas 79 Capsicum 94c Carnations .. 77-86-87 -94d Chrysanthemums 84-86-94 Cineraria 78-81-94 ClemaUs 80-81-100 Coleus 84-94 Conifers 81c Crotona 94d Cycas 79 Cyclamen 81-94 Cryptomerla 84 Cut Flowers . . .95-96-97 Cyclamen 94 Daffodils 85 Dahlias 78 Daisies 81 Decorative Plants . .94d Dielytra 81c Dracaena 84-85-94 Evergreens 77-80-81 Ferns 84-S.'>-94 Flcus 94d Freesla 78-79-80 Fruits 81 Fuchsias 94 Geraniums . .. .84-85d-94 ClHdioli 78 Heliotrope 94 Hyacinths 70 Hydrangeas 77-81 Ipomoea 94 Ivy 94 Lantana 91 Lilacs 81c Lilies 77-78-79 Mignonette 78 Myosotls 78-94d Xarcissus 78-79 Nursery Stock 81 Orchids 84-85b Palms 84-85-94d Pandanus ^4 Pansv . 78-79-80-81-85^4 Peonies 77-80-81 Primula 78-81-86-94 Privet 81 Hhododendrons 81 Roses . 79-S0-81-84-86-94 Salvia 94 Seeds 79-81 Shrubs 81 Smllax 84-86-87-94 Spiraea 81c Stevla 94 Stocks 78 Swalnsona 84-100 Trees 80-81 Vegetables 81-94 Verbenas 94 Vinca 85d Vines and Climbers. . .81 Violets 81-86 MISCELLANEOUS. Boilers 93-99-100 Boxes 98 Collections 97 Decorative Greenery Designs 96-98-lOu Engravings SO P'ertilizers 98 Fittings 100 Florists* Letters . .97-98 Florists' Supplies 95-96-97-98-100 Flower Pots. Tubs. etc 97-98 Galax 97-98 Glass 93-99-100 Glazing Points 93-99 G'house Bldg 98-99 Gutters 99-100 Hose 93 Immortelles 9S Insecticide 92-98-100 Lumber 93-99-100 Mustlca 99 Moss and Peat 98 Mushroom Spawn 78 Newspaper 97 Paints and Paint Sup- plies 93 Pipe, Joints. Valves 93-99-100 Pumps 93 Putty 93-100 Uibbona 97-98 Sash 93-99-100 Sprayers 99 Stakes and Supports 86-98 Tools and Implements. 93 Ventilators . . .93-99-100 Wants 80 Water Tower 98 Wire 98 Wire Clip 84 Wired Toothpicks ...96 ORCHIDS Arrived in splendid condition : Cattleya&Jchroederae,C.lablata,. C.Trlanie, C. Warnerll. C* Dowlaua and C. Glsas. Write for prices. LAQER & HURRELU Summit, N. J. Orchid Qrowere and Importers Mention Tbe Florists* Exchange when writing. ASPARAGUS PLUM03US NANUS Nice plants, $1.25 per ion. f lO.OOper loOO. Spren- Keri. $1.00 per 100; $8 00 per lOOU iTiOOat 100 1 piice). PANSV 8EbI>. packet, ?1.00; oz,. $6.00; larger or smaller quantities to Mult. My panties were the admiration of all. (Quality unsurpassed. Cash. Delivery prepaid. WILLIAM STUPPE, Weslbury Station. L. 1., N. Y. Mention Tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. PRINCEPS The larj^e Yellow Trumpet DAFFODILS The Cheapest and Earliest FOR FORCING We have just dug a epleudid Block. Also EMPERORS, ORNATUS, ETC. Write U8 before we start replanting. Special prices for large quantities. POAT BROS. Bulb Growers, ETTRICK, VA. JARDINIERE FERNS SEEDLINGS Good, strong, healthy stock, in variety only. Now ready for pottl.^g. (Two or more plants in each clump). Price, $1.60 per 100 clumps, by mall. $10.00 per 1000, f . o. b. , express. PANSY SEED New Crop. $1.00 per packet; $i.00 per oz, ; $13.00 per i,' lb. Cash with order, please. C. SOLTAU. 199 Srant Ave. Jerse' Cily, N.J. Nephrolepis Barrowsii $25.00 per 100. SCOTTII FERNS lio.oo per loo. Strong SVa inch stock, from bench. See display advt. in issue of May 13. iEHeTIUIIIBOIfllll&IIOII WHITMAN, MASS. Ufptlop tb# RorUf * BTrbangp when wrtrtng BUSINESS DIFnCULTIES. WINON.\. MINN.— H. W. Robcts and Rudolph G. Guenther, co-partners In the Winona Floral Company, have been ad- Judged bankrupts. J. W. Booth has been appointed receiver. The nrm's liabilities are placed at $1,752.55 and the assets at $812. SSI, of which $130.42 Is In outstanding accounts. The Individual liabilities of H. W. Rogers are listed at $57 and assets at $220, all claimed to be exempt. There are no individual liabilities against R. G. Guenther listed, and his assets are placed at $25, all claimed to be exempt nRMS WHO ARE BUILDING RIPLET, MICH.— A. W. York is build- ing a greenhouse 40x100 feet. PHILADELPHIA.— T. N. Yates & Co. are making alterations on their green- house plant. HUDSON, MICH.— John Allwood is making extensive improvements on his greenhouse plant. DALLAS, TEXAS.— It is reported that the Green establishment to be started here will consist of 20 greenhouses. MONSON, MASS.— Geo. L. Fuller Is contemplating the erection of a green- house (or a general line of plants. AUBURN, IND.— C. M. Ten Eyck is building two new greenhouses, one 14x67 and one 20x60 feet; also a potting shed. His entire plant will be heated by steam. JOSEPH HEACOCK ^Sr^ Grower of KENTIA BELMOREANA AND KENTIA FORSTERIANA FERNS A good variety of (he right kinds for OUlog fern dishes, etc., a>4 lnch,$3.00perl00. KEMXIABandCOCOSy nice for centers, 2>4 Inch, 10 cis. each ; $9.00 per 100. KBMTIA Sei^MOREAMA. 6 Inch pots, 60cts. each. 8AL,VIA,trom Gate. $1.00 per 100. H. WESTON, HEMPSTEAD, N. Y. Mention The FlorUta' Eichange wbea writing. AFEW600DTflIN0S)0DWiNT A nice lot of made-np KENTIA PALMS In 8 in. and 8 in. pots at $3.00 to $5.00 each. Splendid plants for decoration. Dracnna Indivlaa, S, i and fi in., $6.00, $10.00 and $26.00 per 100. ABparagraaPIainoBiiB, Sin., $6.00 per 100, Geraniams, B. A. Nntt, Oastellane, John Doyle, Perking, Mme. Salleroi, Single and Donble Gen. Qrant. La Favorite, 2 In. pota, $2.60 per 100; 3 in. potB, $6.00 per 100. Vinca Tsr.,2 In., 93.00 per 100. Rex Beerouia, nice plants. 2 and 2^ in., $5.00 per 100. Boston Ferns, 6 In., 30c. each. Oaah with ordtr. GEO. M. EMMANS. Newton, N. J. Mpption Tbe Florlflta' Exchange when writing. FERNS OUR SPECIALTY "^^"^^ SEEDLINGS We have now over half a million Fern Seedlings ready for shipment. Fine, healthy Block, ready for potting. Id the following varieticB : Pterifl Cretia Cristata. P. albolineata, P Mayil, P. adiaDtoides. P. Owrarda, P. Tremula. Onychtum japonlcum, Aspidlum T«u8Bemense, Cyrtomium falcatom, Dodia aspera and Lomarla Oibba, Oar ^election, at $1.00 per 100: $8.50 per looO. 500 at 1000 rate. If by mail add 10.^. per lOO for postage. Assorted Ferns for Jardinieree, from 2M-ln, ANDERSON & CHRISTENSEN, pots, $3.00 per 100: $25.00 per 1000. 500 at 1000 rate. Aaiantam Caneatum, fine, stocky, 4 In. plants, $15.00 per 100; $140.10 per 1000. Asparag-QB Pluiuosus Kanus, good stocky plants, from 2^4-in. pota, ready for a shift, $3.60 per 100: $30.00 per 1000. Cibotlum Schiedel. We have a large stock of this maenificent tree fern In 3-in. pots. A GOOD INVESTMENT. $30.00 per 100; $275.00 per lOCO 500 at 1000 rate. TELEPHONE 14 F. Upntlon The FlorUts' Excbanee when writing. SHORT HILLS, N.J. CALLA BULBS READY The above bulbs are free from disease and are true to measurement. ly, inches diameter S4.00 per 100; $36.00 per 1000 a inches diameter 5.00 " 45.00 " 21^ inches diameter 6.00 " 55.00 " 3 inches diameter 7.50 " 70.00 " GET YOUR ORDER IN EARLY Freight prepaid at the above prices. 250 at JOOO rate. CASH. Ai MITTING, KENNAN^sT., Santa Cruz, Gal. UeDtloD tbe Florlsta' EzcbaDge when writlnc. 86 The Plorists' Hxchange 50,000 Dr. Enguehard, Amorita, Golden Wedding, Ivory, Appletun, Jerome Jones, Pacific, Polly Rose, Willow Brook. Robinson, Maud Dean, Bonnaffon, wbite and yellow. 2H In. potB, $2.60 per 100; $20 00 per 1000. R04iES KaiAerin, Hermosa, Clothilde 8onpert, Cocliet (pink and wbite), lvory« 3 In. pots, $4.50 per 100; 940.00 per 1000. J.D.BRENNEMAN Box 24 HARRISBURG, PA. 175 Merry ChriBtmaH, 25 Philadelphia, 40 Peonnylvania, 375 Wm. Uuckbam, 6u Eaton, ^5 Chadwick. Wlil Ciose out tho lot lor $10.00 or at $2.ou per 100. SMILAX, $1.60 per 100. CARNATIONS Field-grown plants. Send for prices. H. W. FIELD, Northampton, Mass. Hf>ntton th^ Flnrlito' RxftiBn^*" who'll writing Chrysanthemums We have on hand 800 William Duckham, pink, out of 2 inch pots, that we will sell 8or $4.00 per 100. SN PPlVrFfn^T70'-707 Republic St. J.n. 1 till CWU J 1, CLEVELAND, OHIO Meptlon thft Flortif Exobanji. wbep writing. 'mi TKIP ~ '^'' ^'"^^ STOCK wll MV|\ Silver Wedding, Ivory, 1TI«J1T|,J etc..$l50perl00 100 each Black Hawk, Pink Ivory, Halllday, Queen, Western Klbs, AppletoB, Jonea, White Boniiaffon. Niv^-us, etc. PKlMKOSES.Chinese.flneet mixed, 2in. plants, $2.00 per lOD. KoseH, Ivory, Golden Gate, 2 In,, $2.00 per 100. Caah. Direct all orders plainly to BYER BROS. Chambersburg, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange wheu writing. Chrysaathemnms New and standard varietie.s. Fine plants now ready, 2% inch pots. Write for list and prices. H. WEBER & SONS Oakland, Md, U«"ta in. pots. A. J. Balfour, G. W. Ohilds. Miss Alice Byron, Dr. Eoguchard, Mayflower. Price from 2}4 inch pots, $4.00 per 100. Mrs. H. Robinson, Mrs Barclay, Maud Dean, Mrs. Coombs. Nagoya, Superba. Price from 2H inch pots, $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. Autumn Glory. Ada Spauldlng, CoIUngfordli, Dorothy Devens, Glory Pacitlc, Harry May, Harry Parr, J. E. Latter, J. H. Troy, Meta. Minnie Wanamaker, Mrs. Baer, Mrs. 8, T. Murdock, Miss M. M.J ihnion. Major Bonnaffon, Mrs. Humphrey. Mad, FTfd Bereman, Nlveus. Polly Rose, Rose Owen, Thomas H. Brown, Xeno, T. Oarrlntiton, Soleil d'Octobre, Ool. D. Appleton, Price, from 2>4 inch pots. $3.00 per 100; $26.00 per 1000. MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS READY FOR IMMEDIATE SALES. For prices, etc., see page 9, July Ist Issue. Own R08t ROSES Fine Stock Bride, Bridesmaid. Golden Gate. 31n. pots $7.00 per 100; $60.r.O per 1000. Sunrise, Sunset. 3 In., $8 00 per 100. Franz Deegen, 3 In., $10. UO per 100. ROSBS Hermosa, La France, Clothilde Soupert, Crim- son Rambler, from 6 in. pott, strong $3&00perlU0. Haidy and everbloomine vare. 2!^ Inch, $4.U0; 3^ inch. $12.U0: 4 inch. $1&.00 per 100. CRAFTED FINE STOCK Bride. Bridesmaid, Golden Gat«, Carnot Kaisvrin, Testout, La France, Wootton Watteville, Albany, they are in 3 inch pots, at $1S fK per 100. Klllarney, from 3 in. pots, $18.00 per 100. STOCK VIOLETS pots' Marie Loaise, $3.00 per 100; $2S.00 per 1000. WOOD BRO^., Fishkill, New York Mention The Florists' Exchange wbeo writing. MODEL EXTENSION Carnation Supports ALSO Wire Rose Stakes and Tyin^ Wire I60E BROS. 2^ltrth"9trst. Brooklyn, N.Y. Mention the Florists' ffxcbange when wrttlns. CARNATIONS I- IcL,U-GilO'WM per 100 Per 1000 2.000 The Belle $10.00 $96.00 2,000 Flamingo 8.00 16.00 1,200 Mrs. Patten 8.00 76.00 1,600 Nelson Fischer 8.00 76.00 2,000 Lawaou 8.00 76.00 1,000 Boston Market 6.0O 65.00 1,000 Mrs. Nelson 6.00 66.00 1,800 White (loud 6 00 5B.t0 CHRYSANTHEHUnS Ben Wells, Et. Bonnefond, Vlvland-Morel, Mill!- cpnt Richardson, Wm. Duckham, Lord Hopetoun, Col D. Appleiun. Silver Queen. Klmberly, Percy Plumridge.Thlrkell. Wbite Bonnaffon. Mrs. Cham- berlain, C. E. Diederich, Dr. Enguehard, 8. T. Wright Major Bonnaffon. Yellow Jones, F, 8. ValUs. DalBkov. Mrs. Coombes, Mrs. T. W. Pockett, Marie Li^er. Ivory. Boccasae. Col. Powell, O.J. Salter, Fee du Champs-ur, White Mand Dean, Mounter. 2 In.. $3.00 per 100. ROSE PLANTS 750 3-in. BRIDE; 900 3-in. BRIDESMAID $4.60 per 100; $40.00 per lOOO. Cash, or C. O. 1). W. J. & M. S. VESEY, Fort Wayne, Ind. Ueotton Tbe Florists* Exrhanse when wrltlnr GHBYSANTHEMUMS 600 Wm. Duckham, BOO Ben. Wells, from field, planti branc'hed, 3 and 4, 6 to 8 In. high. $4.0o per lOit ; $35.00 per lOiiO. 1000 Own Root Rones, Bride, Bridesmaid and Gate, sirons; and healthy plants, $4.0operl00 ; $35,0u per 1000. Oanh with order, please. R. EN6ELMAN & SON, Pittsfleld, Mass. UentloD the Florlits* Bxehanre when writloK. S4LE OR EXCHANGE CHRYSANTHEDIUMS From 2H In. pots and from trars with 2 to 3 shoots. Per 100 Folly Kose $2 00 alory of Haciac 2 Ou Major Bonnaffon 2 CO "W ANT 3t'U White Ivory, 500 Timothy Eaton, 200 Queen and 20U Mrs. Jerome Jonei. A. E FAWCHER, BInghamton, N.Y. Chrysanthemums STRONG PLANTS FROM SOIL Mrs. Perrin, Mrs. Murdock, Col. D. Apple- ton, McArthur.W. H. Helman; $1.60 per UO. CASH. JOHN WHITE. Elizabeth. N. J. Mention Tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. GIIRYSANIIILMUMS Planting time at hand. Best standard varieties in stock. Send List for best quotations NATHAN SMITH & SON ADRIAN, MICH. Mention tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. Chrysanthemum •FINE YOUNG PLANTS Shaw, Bailey, Jones, Ivory, Pink Ivory, Appleton, Bonnaffon, Halllday, Polly Rose, Pacific, Parr, Perrin, Eoblnson, etc. Out of 2yi-ln. pots, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Cash with order. CHAS. ZIMMER WEST COLLINCSWOOD, N.J. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. Pittsburg News Notes. The cut flower trade duriii.e; the past few weeks has been rather slow. Good stock is scarce. The hot weather with thermometer in the nine- ties, has a bad effect on roses and car- nations under glass, and outside stock is much used. The wholesale houses do a fair morning business, but the afternoons are very quiet. Vacations are now in order and it's good weather in which to get away. W. Clark, of the Pittsburg Cut Flowi-r Company, spent two weeks on his farm, and Phil Langhans, of the same com- pany, expects to leave in a few days for Canada to fish for several weeks. C. Limbach, wife and family, left lor Europe a few weeks ago to spend several months. P. S. R.andolph was in Philadelphia iiioking up stock. John Bader .Hnd daughter were away for a few days in Philadelphia and Reading attend- ing the funeral of a relative in the latter place. W. P. Lauch Is about ready to move to his new place in Beaver County, and will have hard work before him for several months to come. In mov- ing a load of glass from his place to the railroad station a street car ran into the wagon, upset it, threw the driver, who was badly hurt, and broke considerable glass; the horse escaped unhurt. The title of the firm of Geddis & Blind Bros.. Limited, has been changed to H. L. Blind & Brothers, who bought out Mr. Geddis's interest in both stores. Street peddling of flowers, especially 'on Saturdays, is almost a nuisance, but to see smilax peddled is something new. The Bakerstown Rose and Carnation Company struck oil last week, but are siill going down deeper, as they expect to get a good flow. They have several good gas wells on the place, and this new strike created a lot of excitement, prospectors, drillers and farmers in the neighborliood flocking to the place. .V(r. Burki invited a party of florists out last week, expecting to bring the well down to a good flow, but It will be several days yet until they get there, if at all. The florists' outing last week was a success. The weather was disagree- able; all morning it rained, but as the party was on the boat on the river it made little difference. Dancing and card playing were indulged in. Land- ing at the grove shortly after noon the rain ceased, and the athletic sports began, lasting for several hours and gave* lots of fun for all. Messrs. Langhans and Blind were the judges. The baseball match was quite exciting, the growers and retailers or store men competing, with the result In favor of the latter. A fine budding knife was pi.^-sented to each member of the team. In the athletic sports 25 or more prizes were awarded to the winners. The at- tendance was better than at any pic- nic ever before given by the club. The boat landed at home between 7 and S in the evening — good hour for all. Aleut 25 of the picnickers went to E. C. Ludwig's store and played cards up to midnight. The S. A. F. O. H., convention In Washington is much talked about; quite a number intend going from here. Particulars of transportation will be ready at next club meeting in the be- ginning of August. E. C. REINEMAN. PHILADELPHIA.— Joseph Stern, of J. Stern & Co., has returned from his European trip, after being away nearly two months. He has purchased a fine line of novelties, staple goods and flor- ists' supplies. The Arm will make an exhibit at the S. A. F. convention in Washington, D. C, next month. Humor In Business. The following racy specimen of American humour was received the other day by a London flrm: — "Our cashier fell unconscious at his desk this morning. Up to this time, 4.0 p.m., we have been unable to get a word out of him except your name. May we say to him, with a view to his immediate recovery, that we have your cheque, as we think that Is what is on his mind?"— Horticultural Trade Journal. inly 22, 1906 The Florists' Exchange 87 Yield of Freesias. (20) "We think of planting something like 75,000 freesia bulbs next month, and would like to know what amount of money we ought to get from the crop. The bulbs are li-lnch, California grown. X. T. Z. — We cannot estimate the probable crop to be gathered from the freesia bulbs with any degree of accuracy, nor could we tell what the price of freesias would be next Winter did we know how many flowers the bulbs were going to produce. "Counting chickens before they are hatched" is sure to be both misleading and disappointing. We would advise growing the freesias as good as possible, sell them In the best market, and keep a correct record of the Income derived therefrom for fu- ture reference. Sweet Peas for Christmas. (21) What Is a good pink and white sweet pea that we can plant now and have It bloom for Christmas? Some growers say that the sweet pea called Christmas has a short stem. Is that so? X. T. Z. — Blanche Ferry sweet pea can be safely racommended for a pink and white variety. All varieties are apt to be short-stemmed at Christmas time. We have not grown the one called Christmas, so cannot say whether or not It Is shorter-stemmed than other kinds are. Probably the raiser and in- troducer, Anton Zvolanek, will kindly answer this latter question. Bench Treatment of Boston Ferns. (22) How should Boston ferns be treated In the bench to make good plants for Fall? Should the runners be taken oft and. If so, how far? D. & W. —No special treatment is required for growing Boston ferns on the bench during Summer. The only things they require are good, rich soil and plenty of water during the warm weather. If the soil Is no*, fairly rich, a once-a- week watering with liquid manure will prove a great help. This, of course, must not be commenced until the ferns are In robust growth. If it is not de- sired to save the runners for future stock, then all such as root too far away from the base of the plant to be used when the plant Is finally potted, may Just as well be cut oft. ROBT. C. PYE Carnations NYACM, N. Y. W *«(1»B tb* Florin! p* ICTch«Tig# wh»B wrttlng. ANNOUNCEMENT I beg to announce that I shall disseminate my pink carnation 'Helen Goddard' commencing January I, J 906 Helen Goddard as grown on my place is sure to fill a long felt want for a free, vigorous and profitable carnation. I have tested it thoroughly on my place during the past four years and have found it to be an ideal commercial carnation in every respect. The grower who holds on to Joost or Scott for want of something better will make no mistaKe by investing in "^ HELEN GODDARD Price, $ 1 0.00 per 1 00 ; $ 75.00 per 1 000 S. J. GODDARD, Framingham, Mass. MeutioD the KlurlstH' £xcbauee wbeo wrltlug. Have orders forall. Yourpaper works while we sleep, a la cascarets. HY EICHHOLZ. me Lewis eoDseivaiortis MARLBORO, MASS. W. L. LEWIS, Carnation Specialist Ueotlon the FlorlBti' Kxcbanve wtaea wrltlnc. A. B. DAVIS & SON CainatiOD Speclaiiiits PURCELLViLLE, VA. M«*ntinTi Thp FlrtrlwHi' Bxrhapgp when wrtHnc Hannah Hobart The Pride of California ^ at The Grandest of Pink Carnations A shade deeper than Lawson, blooms four to four and one-half inches across, full and regular. Stems long and strong. Does not burst the calyx. Growth free and easy. A prolific bloomer. Its flowers wholesale for a higher price than any other carnation in the San Francisco market. (See illustration and full description in The Florists' Exchange of July 1, 1905.) Orders for rooted cuttings booked now and filled in rotation beginning January 1, 1906, at 13.00 per 13; 115.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1000. JOHN H.SIEVERS & C0.,1iL'Fril','c",: Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. BARGAINS In Btock left over from plantingr. All clean and healthy. UB Prosperity, 3 in.. $J.60 for the lot. Go-.d strong 8milax» 2 in., $1-00 per 100 ; $9 00 per loco, flumosuf) i^anus, S6.0ij per 100, fine stock. Cash with order. JOSEPH TOWELL, Patarson, N.J, Rtentlon The Florists' Eichange when writing. CARNATIONS The Cardinal, $12.00 ; Cmsader, S6.00 ; Patten, $8.Ui>: Red Lawsou, SlJ.iO; Flora Hill, t5.00; 'W'hite LawsoD, $8.uO; Fiancee, $i2.uo per 100. CHICAGO CARN ITION CO. . Joliet, III. MpDtlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. Field-Grown Carnations IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. Lawson, Enchantreso, Mrs. Patten, Ist size. $s.UO per I'lU; "id size. »6.uu per luu. Tiger, lat size. $6.0y per luO ; 2d size, $5.00 per lOu. White Lawson, l9t size, $10.00 per 100: 2d size, ^6.00 per luu. Samples free. Terms, cash. HENRY EICHHOLZ. W^YNtSBORO PA. IfentloD the FlortstB' Eichanjre when writing. I carnations I F. DORNER £• S0N5 CO. lA fAYCTTt, IND. ...a Mention the FlortBt.' Bxehanir. when irrttlnK. E.G.HILLCO. Wholesale Florists RICMMOIND, IIND. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. THE AMERICAN CARNATION Price, $3.50 FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, 2 OUANE ST. NEW YORK FIELD-GRO^VIV CARNATIONS STANDARD KIKDS Am now booking orders for delivery at once or whtnever desired. Call and eee stock or send me a list of your wants. CHARLES H. TOTTY, Madison, N.J. Mention The Florists' Exchange wben writing. The Beautiful Pink Carnation CANDACE Dissemination 1906, $2.00 per doz. , 912.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Early— commercial. Indianapolis Flower and Plant Co. and John Hartje, Indianapolis Ind. Mention the Florists' Excbanjce wben writing. J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO. JOLIET, ILL. Carnations Our Specialty Mention the riorlstt' Bxehanjre wbea wrtttnc ORDERS BOOKED FOR FALL FOR 5000 FIELD CARNATIONS Estelle. ENchantrces, Qnpen Louise. Flora HIU, Boston Market. J- oet. Th« Queen iwhit-j. Dorothy, K bon a fine red &X->n 10. t/UU field and pot Krown VIOLET ■♦, L. H. Campbell. S ■ auley White. Prin- cess of Wales, Dort>ei and California. Writ* for prices. BENJ. CO.NNELL. West Qrove, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. 150,000 rield-Growo CARNATIONS We are now bookings orders for same. S. J. REUTER. Westerly, R. I. Ifentlon tlie riorUta' Bzcbinfe when wrltlas 88 The Hlorists' Exchange found£d:in^i888: Society of American Florists and Ornamental norticalturists. A Weekly Medium oJ Interchange for Florists, Nurserymen Seedsmen and the Trade in general Exclusively a Trade Paper. Entered at New York Poet OtBce as Second Class Matter Published EVERY SATURDAY by A. T. DE LA MARE PTG. AND PUB. CO. LTD. 2, 4, 6 and 8 Duane Street, p. O. Box 1697. M rUf VORK Telephone 3765 John. I>l E. WW TWnrV. CHICAGO OFFICE; 2361 No. 40th Ave. ILLUSTRATIONS. Electrotypes of the illustrations used in this paper can usually be supplied by the publishers. Prices on application. YEARLY SUBSCRIPTIONS. United States, Canada and Mexico, Jl.OO. Foreign countries in postal union, $2.60. Payable in advance. Remit by Express Money Order, draft on New Yorlt, Post Office Money Order or Registered Letter. The date on the address label indicates when subscrip- tion expires. REGISTERED CABLE ADDRESS: Florex, New York. Judges of Exhibits and Beatty Essays. President J. C. Vaughan has made the following ap- pointments: Exhibition judges: John T. Temple, Dav- enport, la., chairman; Dr. A. L.. Halstead, Belleville, 111.; Joseph A. Manda, South Orange, N. J. Commit- tee on Prize Essays: Benjamin Hammond. Fishlcill, N. T., chairman; Alex. Wallace, New Yorit; Robert Craig, Philadelphia; sergeant-at-arms, J. B. Carmody, Evansville. Ind. WM. J. STEWART. Secretary. ADVERTISING RATES. One-half inch, 76c.; % inch, $1.00; 1 inch, $1.26. Spe- cial positions extra. Send for Rate Card, showing dis- count of 10c, 15c., 25c., or 36c. per inch on continuous advertising. For rates on Wants, etc., see column for Classified Advertisements. Copy must reach this office 6 p. m. Wednesday to secure insertion in issue of following Saturday. Orders from unltnown parties must be accompanied with cash or satisfactory references. News of the Week in Brief. Smilax is being peddled these days on the Pitts- burg streets. Wm. Hoffman, a prominent florist of Pawtucliet, R. I., died last weel£ at the age of 67 years. Fred Burlii, of Balterstown, Pa., lias been fortunate enough to strike an oil well on his premises. The outing of the Boston Gardeners' and Florists' Club takes place Tuesday, July 26, at Randolph Grove. H. W. Rogers and Rudolph G. Guenther, co-part- ners in the Winona Floral Company, Winona, Minn,, have been adjudged banlu-upts. The teat wave has dried up the seed crops in Italy past recovery, aggravating the heavy losses occa- sioned by the severe cold of the past Winter. The preliminary premium list of The American Carnation Society, for the Boston meeting, January 24 and 25, 1906, has been issued by Secretary Herr. President Vaughan has appointed the following judges for the S. A. F. O. H. Trade Exhibit at Wash- ington. Messrs. John T. Temple, Dr. A. S. Halstead and Jos. A. Manda. Professor Galloway's article on some work under glass of the Bureau of Plant Industry, Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C, appears on pages 90 and 91 of this week's issue. Unusual interest is being manifested everywhere in the conning Washington convention of the S. A. F. O. H. President Wm. F. Gude, of the local club, tells in this week's issue of some of the good things in store for the delegates. J. Woodward Manning, of the Reading (Mass.) Nursery, is offering a reward of $25 for the appre- hension of tile malicious individual who brought some gypsy moths to the nurseries in a tomato can, and stt the insects at liberty. Fortunately all were caught and destroyed. A SPORT OF BON SILENE ROSE.— Bon Silene is said to have sported in the garden of Charles A. Mc- Lennan at Bellingham, Wash. A local newspaper furnishes the following description of the novelty: "The buds form slowly and unfold uniformly. In ap- pearance the bud is very hard, and as it develops and matures assumes a rough and rugged blood -red color. Later It resembles a rough rosette, and in the last stages of development has well-deflned proportions of various colors from an apricot yellow to a bright ver- milion. No two roses assume the same hue." The rose was awarded a blue ribbon by Professor Rob- erts, of Tacoma, judge at the recent rose carnival at Bellingham. The Washington Convention. Editor Florists' Exchange; A.S there seems to be little news in reference to the coming convention, published in the trade papers, I send this letter that you may cull such portions as you may wish to publish, which is in no way to Lonflict with anything sent in by any of the other chairmen of the club. I wish to state most emphatically that every detail of the forthcoming convention program is up-to-date, and a grand success is assured. All we want now is the florists to come en masse, and let us "show them." Matters are well in hand, the program is about laid out and ample provision has been made for the cele- bration of our twenty-first birthday, such as has never been excelled and seldomed equalled. I have lived in Washington some thirty odd years, and have never seen it finer than at present. From tile time that the visiting florists and their ladies rtach Washington until they take the train or boat, for home, we hope to keep every moment pleasantly and profitably occupied. A few events that will be on the program may here be enumerated. There will be carriage and automo- bile rides for the ladies about the city proper, and through the world-famed Rock Creek park, luncheon to be served en route; reception and enterta,inment in United States Library of Congress, the finest building on earth, from the caf6 of which one of the most magnificent views imaginable may be had of the city of Washington. The Soldiers' Home in the distance, Naval Observatory, the beautiful placid waters of the Potomac River, the historic city of Alexandria, the magnificent Virginia hills, the world- famed Arlington National Cemetery, the old Lee estate. Fort Meyer, and a hundred other interesting pictures too numerous to mention may be seen from the portico of this magnificent cafS. We are also promised a concert by the Marine Band of seventy pieces. Bowling, as usual, will be taken care of in the most up-to-date manner. Numerous valuable prizes to be contested for are already in hand, both for the ladies and gentlemen; and the superintendent of the culin- ary has promised that no one taking part in these pleasurable exercises shall go hungry or thirsty while thus engaged. The gentlemen in charge of the prize shooting con- test has given us the assurance that nothing will be lacking to make this an eventful afternoon for all those who may take part, and those who accompany them. The grounds of the Analostan Gun Club have been secured for this occasion, and these are most favorably situated witliin twenty minutes of conven- tion hail, easily accessible by a car system second to none in the United States. Z. D. Blackistone will have diarge of this event, which alone is enough to assure success. Special arrangements have been made in the various departments of the United States Government to show particular attention to all members wearing the S. A. F. badge; so in whatever department one may be interested, he may rest assured everything will be done to impart information. The United States Propagating Gardens have many new and interesting plants. Special guides will be in attendance to show and explain their method of greenhouse building; and the planting and growing of flowers will be thoroughly set forth. The W^hite House greenhouses, adjoining, are also very inter- esting. At the Agricultural Department there will be enough to keep those interested busy for weeks. Many other places will also be found very interest- ing, and I would state that every one in the florist business will find it much to his advantage to be pre.'ent at the Washington convention, with the as- surance from the Washington florists that the visitors can safely go home and feel that whatever cost may have been incurred by their attendance was money and time well spent. On Friday evening last, July 14, we were favored by that ever popular and much loved Phil Hauswirth of, I should say Chicago, but will say United States, because our society is national, and wherever good can be accomplished for the society. Phil can be counted upon for his assistance in making the event a success. WM. F. GUDE, President Washington Florists' Club. [ (SSituarg J Wm. Hoffman William Hoffman, florist, Pawtucket, R. L, died Fri- day, July 14, aged 67 years. He had been suffering for the past year and a half with a bad cancer in the groin, and the last five months of his life were spent in confinement with that trouble at his home. Mr. Hoffman was a native of Bavaria, Germany. In 1S58, at the age of 20 years, he came to live in Amer- ica, selecting Providence as his place of residence. At the outbreak of the Civil War he enhsted for three months, in Company G, First Rhode Island Volun- teers. After serving those three months, Mr. Hoff- man re-enlisted in Uncle Sam's service for three years. At the end of the first year of his career on the bat- tlefield Mr. Hoffman was granted an honorable dis- charge, because of his having contracted a severe fever. He returned to Providence, where he followed the occupation of a Jeweler, finally taking up his residence in Pawtucket. Always being a great lover of flowers and a close student of botany, Mr. Hoffman decided to engage in the florist business when he moved his family, in 1S75, to their present residence, 669 East avenue, Paw- tucket. He started on a modest scale, with only a small area of glass, but his knowledge of floriculture .soon became known, and his patronage Increased con- tinually until the time of his death, the greenhouses now covering an acre and the business being in a flourishing condition. In the years 1887 and 1888, Mr. Hoffman served in the State Legislature as a Democratic representative from Pawtucket. He was offered the nomination tor a third term, but declined it. He also refused several other political honors. Mr. Hoffman was a well-known member of Unity Council, Royal Arcanum, of Providence, and promi- nently identified with Germania Lodge, Order of Harugari, in Providence. He was also a much-liked member of Tower Post, No. 17, Grand Army of the Republic, In Pawtucket. The deceased is survived by a widow and four adult children, three sons and a daughter. His son, Fred- erick C. Hoffman, is successor to his father in the florist business and lives on East avenue, Pawtucket. The funeral, which was largely attended, was held Monday, July 17, interment being in Swan Point Ceme- tery, Providence. Albert MiUer. Albert Miller, Cincinnati, O., died Monday morning, July 17, 1905, of tuberculosis, at the age of 21 years. He served two years in the cut flower department of J. M. McCullough's Sons Company, and when L. H. Kyrk opened a wholesale flerist's establishment in Cin- cinnati, Mr. Miller went with him, and had been in Mr. Kyrk's employ for the past three years. The young man had many friends in the trade, locally, who will be surprised and grieved to learn of his early passing away. E. G. G. Edward Peseneclter. Edward Pesenecker, of the firm of C. Pesenecker & Son, florists, of Jersey City, died last Sunday, at his home, 102 Audubon avenue, Jersey City, aged about 45 years. The deceased had been in poor health for some time. He was well known to the habitues of the New York plant market, where he usually disposed of the product of the firm's greenhouses. The deceased Iea\-es a widow and two children. (For list of Wa,sblDg-ton Hotels see last week's issue, page 64) THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY.— The preliminary premium list for the exhibition to be held at Boston, January 24 and 25, 1906, has been Issued by Secretary Herr. The regular premium list will be issued in November; and notification of any special prizes that members may have to offer, should be made to the secretary as soon as possible. Among the specials already announced are; The Lawson medals. — A gold medal, a silver medal and a bronze medal for the best, second best and third best vase of 100 blooms, any variety, any color. Special medals of the Society of American Florists. — A silver medal and a bronze medal, respectively, for the best and second best vase of 60 blooms of carnations not yet disseminated. 'The variety to be in all cases of Amer" lean origin. Best general display of commercial carnations. No re- strictions as to color, but variety must have been dis- seminated prior to April 1, 1905. Fifty blooms to be shown to a vase, and display is not to exceed 20 varieties. Vases from this collection are not allowed to compete In any of the other classes. First, $50; second, $30; third $20. A. H. Hews & Co.. of Cambridge, Mass., offer a sliver cup, valued at $25. for the best collection of carnations, four varieties, 26 blooms of each, to be shown in separate vases; either seedlings or named sorts and no restric- tions as to color. jnif 32, igos The Florists* Exchange 89 FRUIT UNDER GLASS. Strawberries. There are two or three ways ot growing strawberries for forcing purposes. Some will grow them planted out on the benches: then again, I have seen them grown in boxes; while the majority will grow them in pots. I prefer the latter method myself; therefore, I shall give a few notes on the cultivation of pot- grown strawberries. The first thing necessary Is to procure strong. •Tcalthy runners from various plants. Runners taken from a worn-out bed do not amount to anything for ^0'"cing purposes. Anyone who intends to get up a batch of strawberry plants for forcing should have them rooted into 2V4-inch pots, ready for a shift into 314-inch by the latter part of this month or not later than the first of August. Healthy runners will make fine crowns by late Fcill, but the stock must receive good treatment. Never allow the plants to suffer for want of water at any time. Strawberries can be grown in different kinds of soil. I prefer a fairly heavy one, or what I would term a good rose soil. A compost heap that was made up the past Spring, would be just right for the straw- berries. Avoid using garden manure. I have potted strawberries from 2^4 inch pots Into their fruiting pots, 6 inch, which will do all right, with careful watering. However, for the extra time it takes, it pays to give them two shifts — that is, pot from the small pots into 3^ or 4-inch pots, when rooted through, shift into the fruiting pots — 6-inch, I have found by giving the two pottings, they make plants quicker. As stated, a good rose soil is suitable, but to the compost for the last potting add a sprinkling of bone meal and, say, an 8-inch potful of Thompson's Vine Manure or Clay's Fertilizer to a cart load ot soil. Either is good, mixed through the soil. By the way, from the wonderful foliage that "Bonora" put on my plants last Spring, wouldn't it be worth while to try an experiment, say, one or two applications of Bonora Liquid, after the plants are well rooted into their 6-inch pots? This is merely a suggestion. I think it would be interesting, at least, to try some plants in this w'ay, and note the results when fruiting time comes along. I am satisfied Bonora is O. K. for foliage; then, if any advantage can be gained by the use of this liquid, we shall know what to do another season. I feel confident it is worthy of a trial in this manner. Strawberry stock for forcing must be grown In the full sun; and it is well to have the pots standing on ashes to prevent worms getting into the pots as much as possible. Keep the plants exposed to the weather as long as it is safe in the Fall. Give the crowns plenty of frost; it will do them good. I have followed a method now for some years which Is: on toward Fall, I plunge the pots down level with the soil. In a sheltered spot somewhere near the green- house. Treat the plants as if they were an outdoor patch ot strawberries, allowing them to have a fair amount of frost be'fore they receive any protection whatever: then give a light covering of salt hay, and as the weather becomes more severe, add a little more of that material. By plunging the pot well down in the soil, but a small percentage will get broken with the frost. Having been a forcer ot strawberries now for quite a number of years, and having made some attempts to get in the berries extra early. I have come to the conclusion the game is not worth the candle. At the best, there will not be more than half a crop, and mighty poor flavored fruits at that. Supposing we bring in the first batch say. around Christmas, or the new year; this should give us strawberries in March; then with plenty of stock plants on hand, it is an easy matter to keep up a supply until the out- door berries come in. Wonderful strawberries can be produced in this way. providing there is a suitable place In which to grow them. To be successful with strawberries they must be brought on gradually, in- creasing the temperature in the house as the fruit advances. What a variety we have to select from! But Marshall, where it does well, stands out pre-emi- nently at the top of the list as a forcing berry. In it we have high color and fine flavor, two important qualities in the make-up of a strawberry. It is also a well-shaped berry and of good average size. Sharp- less as a pot grown strawberry, still holds its own: while Nick Ohmer will follow later in the season, producing berries ot the largest size, the plants hav- ing free cropping qualities. There is one thing to be considered in growing strav/bei-ries In the greenhouse — tor the best results they must be grown near the glass, where they get all the sunlight and air possible — two essential items in the production of good berries. ■WILLIAM TURNER. Renections on Current Topics. MR. EDITOR:— I once thought of entering the Beatty contest for the best essay on "The Ideal Em- ployer." but on reconsideration concluded that as T was sure to come In at the tail end I would earn more money and tame by exploiting my vievs on the subject through your widely read columns. First, in an Ideal employer I place character. It is the foundation of good citizenship, as Roosevelt says, as well as the basis of solid commercialism, be a man a florist or other merchant. A fellow who has overcome the world, the flesh and the devil would come near to being my Ideal. You can tell ot his victory over the former by the way he handles his customers. The second triumph can be ascertained when you see him at an S. A. F. convention taking the middle of the road when hard pressed by the members of the Ananias and other societies to enter places where these organizations most do congregate. As to Beelzebub, I am not so well acquainted with him as my friend Carmody is, but as the Scripture hath it, he "goeth about as a roaring lion," when a man can complacently gaze on a batch of damped off carnation cuttings, or a house of mildewed roses, turn on his heel and hum "Down Where the Wurz- burger Flows," that fellow, it seems to me, has got the upper hand of Satan. Next I would place the setting of a good example. Here the "like master, like man" proposition enters. There is no consistency In a boss growling at an employee whose head is somewhat enlarged on a Monday morning if the employer himself goes wan- dering around the place with a jag on. Then I would argue that the ideal employer be a monied man; able to liquidate his debts notwith- standing any and all contingencies. It Is ail right to adorn the walls of the potting shed with such mottos as "Seest thou a man diligent in business; he shall stand before kings," "Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with all thy might," or "Render unto Csesar the things that are Csesar's," etc., but we all cannot live on wind and cold water for 45 days, and hanging up the bartender week after week is an abuse of the credit system. Humane treatment, when help is boarded, is an elegant thing to be doled out by an ideal employer. It seems to me the man who himself has been an em- ployee knows best the amount of work a helper can perform; therefore, all employers, to be ideal so tar as relates to gauging a day's labor, should have come through the mill themselves. Twenty hours' work a day, pea soup or hard tack and sow belly bacon as a daily ration, with a bed in the potting shed or boiler room, and a half-dollar a day income, are hardly conducive to the cultivation of good car- nations or roses. Where the ideal employee is present — the replica of the individual so delightfully described by Scott re- cently: the man who does the quick lunch stunt so that he may have time to indulge in a pipe dream and leisurely adoration ot the results of his skill and han- diwork— the ideal employer will throw in an extra half-hour at noon-time for contemplation and admi- ration purposes. For be it remembered, bolting one's "wittals" leads through indigestion up to the use of Dr. Bimyon's Paw Paw Pills, and these will dissipate the highest idealism in master or man. I speak from experience. Then, again, so far as the practical employer Is concerned, he can better impart instruction to the young men in his establishment desirous of learning the business. (See Scott's experience.) A shoemaker or a cattle dealer can no more make a good florist out of a youth than one could fabricate a silk purse out of a sow's ear, or Rudd prove that varieties of carnations run out. The ideal employer should be a good reader of chai-- acter; should know human nature in all its phases. He should be able to discern which of his employees it would be sate to send to the city, for instance, with a load ot plants, there to encounter other kindred spirits, and return home before nightfall of the suc- ceeding day with the horse and wagon intact. The ideal employer will look to the mental as well as the physical upbuilding ot his workers. He will provide, on large places, a library, a bathroom, a bowling alley, tobacco, pipes and cigars, a pair of house slippers and a Morris chair for every adult employee. He will organize a debating club among those who work for him; train them to become pub- lic speakers at club meetings and S. A. F. conven- tions, teaching them the little tips whereby they can always put in a good word edgewise for the benefit of his business or for that of his best loved neigh- bor. These small attentions pay in the long run. And when speaking of clubs, etc., the ideal em- ployer will pay the necessary membership dues In these organizations for all of his employees, so that the latter will have more dimes to spend "after ye adjournment." The ideal employer will keep his establishment in the best possible condition, his tools just right; will buy the best material always, the best seeds, the best cuttings, etc.; will keep up-to-date in every respect, so as to Impose upon his help the least amount ot work possible. He will pay a living salary; hire only the best men, exclude "ginnies," wear a smile al- ways and be ready to hand out a cigar or a chew of tobacco when asked. He himself will go to church or chapel on Sundays, and encourage his employees to do the same. He'll neither tell an untruth nor be dishonest: will never exaggerate or whoop up his own pet seedlings. He'll scorn a "knocker," and en- courage men to mind their own business by attend- ing well to his own. He'll go to bed at decent hours and always be the first man on deck In the morning. He'll encourage good workmanship where seen — with a raise, all the prize money won at flower shows, and a day or two off to spend it. He'll deal gently with the slow or stupid, and pay his debts and his men's wages like a man. He will furnish Ice cream and cold lemonade for the boys during the dog days; and al- ways have restoratives on hand in case ot exhaustion or attacks of the "lazy worm." The Ideal employer will not oslerize his help when they become old and infirm, but will provide them with a pension, and, when they die. give them a decent burial. He'll keep as few women folks around his place as possible: a greenhouse establishment needn't In these days be an Eden. I could say a lot more. Mr. Editor, but the limit has been reached, and In these few words you have a description ot a fair specimen of an "Ideal Em- ployer," as he appears to JOB. CLUB AND SOCIETY DOINGS THE WASHINGTON (D. C.) FLORISTS' CLUB held a special meeting at Gude Bros.' store Monday evening, July 17, 1905, which was well attended, not- withstanding it was a very hot evening. The reports from the different chairmen were very encouraging. The chairman on finance gave an excellent account of business. The chairman on exhibits reported that there was evei-y indication of Its being the largest exhibition held since the S. A. F has been In existence. The chaiiman on shooting has secured an ideal place; it is of very easy access for those who wish to take a hand in this sport, and everything has been done that could possibly be desired toward making this part of the program, a grand success. The chairman on entertainment reported affairs very satisfactory, and as this is a very important part of the program. It is necessary that as much time as could possibly be given toward perfecting the arrangements, which at present are on a very elaborate scale, should be allowed. The visitors may rest assured that every- thing has been done that could possibly be thought of toward making their visit an event long to be re- membered. The chairman on gentlemen's bowling re- Itorted that everything was moving very satisfactori- ly, and promised to have all in good shape by the next meeting. The chairman ot the ladies' bowling team announced that the place ot bowling had been changed from the Palace to H. Mack Sparrough's alleys, 421 Tenth street, N. W., where even better facilities are to be had than at the former place, so that a good time is in store for the ladles. The members ot the club are to be congratulated upon the way in which they are putting their shoulders to the wheel, and without doubt, the coming conyeji- tion will be one that the S. A. F. may feel proud of. I regret to say that Otto Bauer is lying dangerously ill with typhoid fever. ST. LOUIS FLORISTS' CLUB.— A most interesting meeting of the club was held last Thursday afternoon in Odd Fellows' Building; the attendance numbered nearly thirty. President Juengel In the chair. The fea- tures of the meeting were the nomination of oflflcers; the question ot incorporating the club, and the lengthy report of the chairman of the Flower Show committee. It was stated that the exhibition would be one of splendor and magnitude — in fact, "the greatest show on earth." It will be held November 7, 8, 9 and 10 in Westminster Hall, 3806 Olive street, which was the only hall available. The picnic committee reported that this affair would take place Thursday, July 20, at Moellenbrock's Grove Horse Shoe Lake, UK, and that everything would be in readiness for a good time. Messrs. Ammann and Duntord, committee on incorporating the club, made a report, which was held over until the next meeting, owing to the vast amount of business to be trans- acted. The club voted to offer $225 as special prizes for American Beauty at the show. The nomination of officers resulted as follows: Pres- ident. J. P. Ammann, J. W. Duntord, Frank M. Ellis and C. C. Sanders; vice-president, John Steidel, A. G. Fehr, R. Windt and George Windier; secretary, Emil Schray. J. J. Beneke and O. G. Koenig: treasurer, Fred H. Meinhardt, E. "W. Guy and George Auger- muller; trustees, Carl Beyer, Frank Weber, A. G. Bentzen, V. Gorley, H. Lorenz. Fred H. Weber. W. J. Pilcher. A. T. Ellison, John Stelnmecke and Prank J. Fillmore. Prank Weber stated that as the September meeting would be held at his place in Gardenville, he wanted it understood that a special invitation was extended to the ladles, and he hoped to see them out in full force. The meeting adjourned to reconvene August 10, at 2 o'clock, when the election of officers will take place. ST. PATRICK. LENOX HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.— The regu- lar meeting ot this society w^as held on July 15. Pres- ident R. A. Schmid in the chair. Mortimer Carpen- ter, ot Lenox, wa.s unanimously elected a member. The society decided to hold a "field day" on August 10. 1905. A first-class certificate was awarded to E. J, Norman, gardener for Mrs. George Westlnghouse, Lenox, for rose, pink sport from Liberty, owing to its superiority in form, color and fullness, consider- ing the season. In comparison with the parent. Wm. Woods, A. J. Loveless, and George Foulsham acted as judges. C. O. DUNCAN. Clirysanthemum Society of America. Special Prizes. The following special prizes are offered. to be competed for at the next annual exhibition of the C. S. A. to be held in Philadelphia. November. 1905. Vaughan's Seed Store offers silver cup. value $25. for the best specimen of bush chrysanthemum plant, grown by a private gardener, which has not re- ceived any other award. H. W. Buckbee offers. H. W. Buckbee Trophy, sll- \er cup. value $25. for the best ten chrysanthe- mums, one variety: open only to American and for- ela-n irtroductions of 1905 and varieties not yet in commerce. FRED H. LEMON. Secy. 90 The Plori-sts' Exchange I SOME WORK UNDER GLASS OF THE BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY U. S. Department of Agriculture Washington, D. C. By BEVESLY T. GALLOWAY V Chief ol the Bureau ol Plant Industry T The Secretary of Agriculture desires to extend the courtesies of the department to the members of the Society of American Florists. The officers of the vari- ous bureaus of the department will be glad to give information along their respective lines of work. The Bureau of Plant Industry is conducting many lines of investigation which may be of interest to florists. A cordial invitation is extended to members of the society and their friends to visit the green- houses and conservatories, to inspect the work on the improvement of plants by breeding and selection, and the work, of studying plant diseases, especially diseases of plants under glass. The trial grounds and testing gardens of the Bureau of Plant Industry will also be open for inspection at all times. Special points of interest which the members may be desirous of noting are the testing plots on the department grounds proper, the testing grounds on the flats located a mile south of the department build- ings, and the Arlington farms, where various horticul- tural lines of work are under way. This farm is lo- cated near Arlington Cemetery and Is reached by trolley in about twenty minutes. The various labora- tories will be open for Inspection at all times and officers of the Bureau of Plant Industry will be dele- gated especially to show visitors the various lines of work under way. For information of the visitors a fine collection of gladiolus and other bulbous plants has been made, and they may be seen growing at the department grounds. J. R. FREEMAN, Vice-President S. A. F. O. H. ■.-3^^' -^**^l|^: .^'^^' Within the past year the Bureau of Plant Industry of the Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C, has completed a range of glass which is to be used exclusively for experimental purposes. The range was erected by Lord & Burnham Co., of New York, and has every modern appliance. A feature of the range, in which there are now thirteen houses. Is the heating, which is done by steam furnished by a large electric power establishment about half a block distant. It is planned eventually to conduct experi- ments on the actual cost of steam furnished in this way on a meter basis. There are probably many localities where steam might readily be obtained somewhat after this fashion, and it is very desirable to secure definite data as to the actual cost of the supply. To make the proper determinations as to the cost of the steam, the water condensation is meas- ured. At present two houses, each 20 by 143 feet, are used WORK ON LETTUCE BY BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY I Golden Qaaea (Straight) 2 Golden Queen 9 x Grand Rapids 3 3 Grand Rapids (Straight) Note the Vigor of the Cross No. 2 in connection with the growing, testing and propa- gating of plants, seed, etc., received as the result of the foreign explorations of the bureau. These houses are also used in part for the special plant breeding work conducted by George W. Oliver. Mr. Oliver has also under his charge two houses, each 12 by 143 feet, which are used almost exclusively for breeding work. Two houses, each 20 by 143 feet, are devoted to sub- jects connected with plant pathology and plant physi- ology. These houses are really adjuncts to the regu- lar laboratories of the bureau, and serve the exceed- ingly useful purpose of working out important prob- lems connected with the diseases of plants, especially of those grown under glass. Here the more Important diseases of such crops as carnations, lettuce, violets, etc., are being studied. Facilities are at hand for making demonstrations in the treatment. In the proper handling of the soil, sterilization of the soil, etc. One large house, 20 by 143 feet, is devoted exclusively to roses. The work conducted so far in this house is chiefly the testing of new and promising varieties, and investigations having to do with the improve- ment of roses by selection and breeding. Some pre- liminary work in the matter of determining the best methods of feeding the roses is also under way. A considerable portion of one of the larger houses is devoted to a collection of cacti, echeverias, and other dry land plants. These plants are being studied partly from an ornamental standpoint and partly from the standpoint of utility, the utilitarian fea- tures being connected more with certain varieties of cacti suitable for forage. The remainder of the es- tablishment is devoted to miscellaneous purposes, in- cluding the growing of a large number of chrysan- themums for an annual exhibition which is held usu- ally in November. TOMATO HOUSE, BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY So much in a general way for the arrangements for the work. In the accompanying notes special at- tention is called to some of the specific problems un- der investigation. Owing to the lack of space, it Is only practicable at this time to discuss a portion of these problems, mostly those relating to the improve- ment of plants, the work being conducted by Mr. Oliver under the direction of the Chief of the Bureau. Hybridizing Clovers. The writer has for a number of years been Inter- ested in the question of improving our leguminous forage crops, especially the clovers and alfalfas, by hybridization. Two years ago a plan for carrying on this work was formulated and the actual work itself was placed in the hands of Mr. Oliver. The pre- liminary work of the first season was devoted to the study of the fertilization of the flowers of several species under cultivation. This work showed con- clusively that self-fertiliza'tlon is seldom effected. A plant protected from insects bearing pollen from other individuals of the same species very rarely produces seed, and the flowers of plants pollinated with their own pollen were in every Instance sterile. The work of crossing species began last year and the seedlings obtained from such crosses already show encouraging results. It was thought for a time that crosses could not be made, owing to the fact that the pa.rts of the corolla protecting the reproductive organs were disturbed during the process of applying the pollen to such an .extent that the pistils quickly withered. This difficulty, however, was obviated by covering the pollinated florets with small test tubes, thus surrounding them with a humid atmosphere. A wide variety of clovers, alfalfas and other legumin- ous crops have been worked with, and, as already In- dicated, crosses have been secured. Improving Lettuces. For a good many years the writer has been inter- ested in improving lettuces, specially the varieties grown under glass. Very little advancement has been made in recent years in securing new types for this purpose. All of the foums secured are the result of simple selection continued for a considerable time. These selections, furthermore, have been so highly specialized that they seldom hold good away from the environment in which they were developed. The Ideal type of lettuce for the Eastern markets of the United States is one with a good, flrm head, not too large, leaves light yellow, tender, and suitable for garnish- ing. The lettuce, furthermore, must not be readily susceptible to top burn. A number of types of the Boston Market approximate these ideal requirements. With a view to securing new types entirely different from those in existence, Mr. Oliver was asked to attempt crossing. The possibility of crossing was not looked upon with very much hope; still. It was thought worthy of trial. A large number of crosses were undertaken and over 20 distinct ones have been successful. For instance, some of the Cos varieties have been united with the popular cabbage type, such as the Big Boston and White-Seeded Tennis Ball. Again, we have varieties of Cos and Grand Rapids combined. The results of these crosses are chiefly re- markable for their immense size. Some of the most promising crosses have been the result of bringing Grand Rapids and Golden Queen together. Golden Queen is a small, well-heading, yellow-leaved type, very tender and hardy. Grand Rapids is a loose let- tuce, with broad, golden-colored leaves. The cross has given a much larger and more vigorous plant, with a good, flrm head and beautifully colored outer foliage. Moreover. It is quite resistant to 'top burn and other diseases. Jnlj 22, 190B The Florists' Exchange 91 Forcing Tomatoes. Another house Is devoted this year to a test of the more Important tomatoes used for forcing, the Idea being to secure information which will enable us to Improve types for the market by crossing. The cross- ing work is now under way. The hothouse types being tested were secured from nearly all parts of the world. Celery Improvement. There are certain undesirable characteristics, such as stringiness, poor flavor, tendency to scald, etc., con- nected with celery which it is desirable to get rid of. It is not practicable to accomplish this by selection from existing types, because we do not have the ERARCHED M&NGOIS Ran Indian Varieties united to Seedlings of the Common Tarpentioe Mango of Florida. The Union is still covered with Grafting Clay desired types to select from. It is planned in the first place to create the types by crossing alone. This will give vigor and other desired characteristics to the seedling progeny, and then, by a process of rigid selection, to breed and select from these. We have no distinctively American type of celery; that is. cel- ery which has originated in America by hybridiza- tion, nor, indeed, any variety purely American which has been kept rigidly pure so far as the elimination of undesirable features is concerned. The crossing work on the different types of celery is now under way, the investigations being conducted for the pres- ent entirely under glass. Raising New Dahlias. In the early part of last year one of the collectors connected with the Office of Seed and Plant Introduc- tion, while traveling in Mexico, discovered three un- descrlbed species of dahlias, two of which are con- sidered very desirable from a horticultural point of view. They bloomed last Fall. One of the species has bright red flowers on very long, upright stalks. This has been crossed with several forms of the cac- tus dahlia and one or two of the recently introduced single varieties. The resulting hybrids show a great variation, so far as the leaves and habit of growth are concerned. In fact, out of nearly 50 plants, scarcely any two would be taken to belong to the same variety. Two of these are already showing flower buds. As soon as these plants are thoroughly tested they will be propagated and sent out to par- ties interested in this line of work. One of the dahlias recently received appears to be a very hardy species, with attractive flowers of a rosy pink shade. Last Fall it did not lose Its foliage until subjected to a temperature of 13 degrees below freezing point. The flowers are orange. In large loose panicles, making it very desirable for cutting. This species belongs to the genus which does not produce tubers. Work on the Easter Lily. The Easter lily has come In for a good deal of attention on the part of the various workers In the Bureau of Plant Industry. The recent work, which has been mainly carried on by Mr. Oliver, has been unaenaken with a view to eliminate the diseases which have frequently rendered unsalable aa high as 70 per cent, of the plants grown by many lirms. In- vestigation has shown that by raising the lilies from seed instead from parts of the bulb and growing them in new localities instead of in, soil used year after year, splendid bulbs can be obtained in a little over one year from seed. This is a saving of time to the extent of from one to two years in the produc- tion of a commercial-sized bulb, and one that is healthy, which is a most desirable feature. In South- ern California, in the garden attached to the Pacltic Coast Laboratory, we flowered several thousand seedlings in the Summer of lbD4. These were almost free from disease, and the vigor of the one-year-old seedlings was really remarkable, many of them pro- ducing sixteen blooms to the stalk. These plants were mainly seedlings of Lilium longiflorum gigan- teum crossed with the true Harrisii. In a year or two we believe that we will be able to stamp out the disease entirely. A large quantity of seed has been distributed from perfectly healthy seedling plants, the seed being sent to parties who have reported success- ful results so far in germinating and growing the seedlings. In the greenhouses during the past season we have been experimenting on a species of lilium little known in cultivation, but which promises to produce some remarkable hybrids. This is the Philippine lily, L. philippinense. In its present state it is unsuited for Uorists' purposes, but it has some very desirable fea- tures, such as the peculiarly- short time taken to pro- duce flowers after the bulb is put into the soil. A batch of bulbs planted February 1 last year produced Howers 60 days later. The success in the matter of growing lilies directly from seed has already been quite fully set forth in these colunms. Suffice it to say that Mr. Oliver has succeeded in growing fine lily plants, absolutely free from disease, fourteen months from the seed, the plants giving from ten to fourteen flowers. New Lawn Plant. In many parts of California, Florida and other States the lawns are not as fine as In the eastern sections of the country. The dry spells In these re- gions are so protracted that the grass is oftentimes killed outright. Several substitutes have been used with varying results. Among the most successful is a plant belonging to the genus Lippia. Even this plant, however, needs attention to carry it over dry periods. A plant recently forwarded to the Depart- ment from South America promises to supply the demand in this more or less arid region for an Ideal lawn plant. This interesting plant belong to the genus Desmodium. It has very deep rooting habits and manages to keep alive and retain its bright green color during very protracted drouths. The plant has small trifoliate leaves and they grow very close to the ground. It never needs trimming. A supply of these plants is being propagated in the greenhouses for trial. Improvement of Methods In the Propagation of Tropical Fruit Trees. The acquisition of Porto Rico and the increasing area of reclaimed lands in South Florida have resulted in an urgent demand for improvement in the methods of propagating tropical fruits. The agricultural ex- plorers of the Department during their journeys through tropical Asia were notified to be on the look- out for varieties of this nature and as a result the LILIUm LORGIFLORtrU GIGADXECM X L. L. HARRISII, 14 MONTHS FROU SEED, SHQWUI6 12 FLOWERS Department has been successful in securing many specimens of such fruit as the mango and mangos- teen. Mr. Oliver has given special attention to meth- ods of propagating these and other tropical fruits and has devised a number of new processes which are quite successful. It is not generally known that the mango fruits which find their way to the northern markets in Summer are only the very poorest kinds and bear the same relationship to the delicious East Indian fruits that the sour crab does to the finest apple grown in this country. The Department has been successful in importing about 60 of the finest varieties of the mango from British India. Under Mr. Oliver's direction the plants have been coaxed into healthy growth in the greenhouses here, and their propagation has been rapidly extended by inarching. In about two months after inarching is performed the plants are ready to be sent to their permanent home. In the case of the mangosteen, several good plants have been already put out in Dade county, Florida, and in Porto Rico. In Florida especially the mango is becoming more and more an important article of commerce, and the new type secured will be a valu- able acquisition to the fruit growers of that region. It is hoped to f iscuss other important lines of work in the matter of the improvement of carnations, the study of carnation diseases, the effect of fertilizers on different florists' crops, etc., in a future article. i>A .: . A • j^^^ ,md mi^ ' ".■' " ^iiiiiyjSi^,; 1.;.'^ . . 1 m m Br- ■■. ■ ■■--"•" -■ " •':-',- ' ' y:u^..^^ ^""^ 1 p mk im '-—■■■'■'' ' 'ii::^tA *-». . ' "^ - :■'- ■• -.^ a^ ^1 ^-^"^ s§ m m ^^^Bppi^ - J .^fl SIX THOUSAND LETTUCE CROSSES, PLANTED FOR SELECTION BY BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY n Th© Plorists' JBxchange REVIEW OF THE MARKET NEW YORK— Business is down to its regular Summer conditions; there is no ac- tivity in any line. Supplies of all flowers, with the exception of lilies, are more than ample for the demand, and prices remain unchanged. The crop of liUes seems to be off for the time being, consequently asking prices for these were advanced. It is surprising how early in the morn- ing the wholesale business is over for the day. The stores are closing regularly at 4 p. m., but the hour could be much ear- lier, seemingly, without affecting the day's business. It is a noticeable fact, also, that growers who are so situated that they cannot get their flowers into the market before half past nine in the morning, are at a great disadvantage. Particularly does this apply to growers of sweet peas and asters, as by that hour business these days is over, or nearly so; and no matter how good the quality of the flowers sent in may be. there is no chance to sell them if the buyers have all left the district. Asters and gladiolus are becoming more plentiful; and there is still a great quan- tity of snapdragon and cornflowers on the market. Taken as a whole, business is exeremely slow — more so than is usual for the month of July even. BOSTOM.— The majket the past week has not been in quite so bad shape as duung the week previous, possibly on account oi, in the main, cooler weatner, and flowers could be handled better than in those fX- tremely warm days. Of course, many of the flower buyers are out of the city, and there is always a dullness in consequence. In roses few American Beauiy are seen of flrst-class quality, and if there were more, there is but little demand. Of course, there are few Bride or Bi ides- maid at this season. The principal white rose is Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, of which there is a good supply. Carnations are poor in quality, although there is an abundance of these flowers seen, but they are inferior and likely to remain so till new crops appear, which will not be for some time yet. Japanese lilies are being brought in by one or two growers, selling fairly well. Some line gladiolus are coming in. and the quality of these has improved wonderfully with the recent rains. Sweet peas are also of better quality, and a goodly number of asters may be had, although this flower is not so popular as in former years, J. W. D. ST. LOUIS— There is really nothing to report as to market conditions. Business has settled down to the usual Summer quietness. About the only thing the trade can look for now is funeral work, of which some had quite a quantity the last few days. It is stated that at least 5,000 so- ciety people have left the city this Sum- mer, which makes it hard on the West End trade. As to stock, the supply of fancy carnations has diminished greatly during the last few days; inferior grades are sufficient at Jl to %t per 100. In roses American Beauty, fancy long, are still at $3 a dozen; others from 50c to $2. Kai- serin Augusta Victoria is the best white rose in the market; some good Brides- maid are also seen; also Liberty. These run from $3 to %h per 100. Extra fancy lily of the valley sells at $4 per 100; gladi- olus. 4c and Oc; sweet peas, 20c per luo. Other outdoor flowers, such as candytuft, coreopsis, daisies, stocks and cornflowers, are plentiful, but sell slowly. Smilax and Asparagus plumosus go well; other greens are in plenty. ST. PATRICK. CHICAGO.— A healthier tone has pre- vailed this week in business circles, due, in great measure, to the shortening up of the supply of staple articles. Shipping trade has also been active, and in some lines it has been almost impossible to fill orders complete. The warm weather is having its effect on stock, carnations, in- doors especially, are suffering, although outdoor stock seems to be doing fairly well. The call for funeral flowers does not appear to be as heavy as in former years. American Beauty, in some grades, are short of the demand; the prices of good stock range from $2.50 to $4 per dozen. The better grades of Bride and Bridesmaid are also in short supply, those coming in being mostly taken up for shipping or- ders. Meteor are being received in smaller quantities, and are of poor qualitv. Golden Gate is not in much betttr condition. Lil)- erty seems to revel in warm atmosphere; some very good flowers of this variety are being received. Kaiserin Augusta Victoria are now in larger supply, and be- ing shipped out in preference to Bride. But few good carnations are coming in; white are exceedingly scarce. Prices have advanced considerably, it being no trouble to get from $1.50 to $3 per 100. for good quality stock. Sweet peas are about over for this sea- son, those arriving bring 20c to 50c per 100. Large quantities of gladiolus are in the market, and are being extensively used for window decoration purposes; they sell at from $2 to $6 per 100 Asters are coming in of a quality better than was an- ticipated. Where planted on ground never before used for asters, the flowers are as ^^^ ^^ '" 12!;"^^^ years, selling at from $1 to $2 per 100. according to quality. The variety is mostly Early Queen of the Mar- ket. Auratum lilies are also available in goodly numbers, at $1 to $2 per dozen. Quantities of Shasta daisies are seen in nearly all the houses, bringing from 46c to %\. Asparagus, smilax and other green goods are found difficult to move, there being no demand. R. J. CINCINNATI. O.— There is nothing of special note to report this week. Busi- ness is quiet, with not much good stock to do business. Gladiolus are now com- ing in nicely, and the best fetch 4c.; but the average price is 3c. Carnations are about done; also sweet peas. Longiflorum lilies are quite plentiful and realize $1 to $1.25 per dozen. American Beauty are now out of crop and very few teas are coming to market. E. G. G. New York. News of the Week. We are still in the midst of a terrible hot speil, and a rambie through the wholesale district during these sultry days reveals nothing of greater interest than the large bowl of lemonade, with the dipper and glass convenient to the reach, that Traendly & Schenck keep in the rear part of their store for the benefit of the pass- ing wayfarer. Ninety-six degrees in the shade has been our portion this week, and neither the Mower business, convention topics, transportation mat- ters nor the next president of the S. A. F. O. H. have been suflicient to rouse much enthusiasm throughout the city; it has been too hot. Congratulations are in order for President of the Florists' Club Frank Traendly and Mrs. Traendly; they H, were the recipients of a tine boy baby on Monday evening. Mother and son are doing finely. Steffan & Co. have opened a retail flower store at 228 Flatbush avenue, Brooklyn- O. Falk, of the New York office of Otto Kalzenstein & Co., tree seed dealers of Atlanta, Ga., and New York, is in Europe on a business trip. C. W. Croucli, florist, of Knoxvllle, Tenn., with Mrs. Crouch, sailed for Kngland on Saturday, July 15, where they will spend the Summer. The business is left in charge of their sons, one of whom looks after the growing end, the other attending the large store which was recently erected. S'or the funeral of a prominent gen- tleman, a Mr. Taller, who was buried from the Church of the Ascension, Tenth street and Fifth avenue, on Wed- nesday morning, Alex McConnell made up some quite elaborate floral designs. The two most conspicuous in their beauty of arrangement, were a stand- ing wreath made tor the National Horse Show Association, and a wreath made for the Coney Island Jockey Club. The former mentioned design was made on a 38-inch frame with a six foot high stand. It was filled with Liberty "and Kaiserin Augusta Vic- toria roses, and white lilies were used for the base. The other wreath was on a 36-inch flat frame, with the flow- ers built up high, and consisted only of cattleyas and lily of the valley. Secretary Young is receiving numer- ous responses to the transportation committee's circular regarding the trip to Washington. Some 30 persons, so far, have been heard from who will go; and a large number more is expected. It is not necessary to be a member of the club in order to accompany the New York Delegation; all interested are invited to join it, and the ladies will be especially welcome. The committee on transportation hopes to announce in a few days the road by which the New Yorkers will travel, and other particulars. It is probable that the party will leave this city Monday morning, August H, ar- riving in Washington in the late after- noon or evening of the same day. And if the number nt passengers is large enough a special train can be secured. All who intend being present at the convention, and who will travel from New York, should at once notify Secretary John Young, 51 West Twenty-eighth Street. Boston. News Items. The circular is out for the picnic of the Gardeners and Florists' Club, on Tuesday, July 26, at Randolph Grove. Milton and Brockton electric cars pass the grove. The list of sports includes some twenty-four items, with two prizes for each. If you cannot take part in the baseball game, or cricket match, perhaps you can run or jump; and if you can't do either of these, you may engage in the quoit match with President Wheeler. Sec- retary Craig urges a good attendance in the following words; "We want to make this picnic a grand success and urge every member to make a special effort to be present. Married men, bring your wives and families; single men, give your sweethearts one of the times of their lives. Bring any friends along who want to spend an enjoy- able day, and come early and stay late." The New England Cemetery As- sociation, which is composed of super- intendents of cemeteries in this local- ity, held an outing at Portland, Me., July IS. visiting the cemeteries and parks of that city. About twenty-flve members were present, ajid a very en- joyable time was spent. The main party took the boat from Boston on Monday night, returning by the same route Tuesday night. J. Woodward Manning, of the Read- ing Nursery, found a colony of gypsy moths on some of his trees the other morning and is satisfled that some one was seeking to propagate them there, as a tomato can. in which they had been brought, was found nearby. Mr. Manning lost no time in destroy- ing the pest, and offered a reward of $25 for the apprehension of the party guilty of bringing the moths to his place. Still some of those in the trade are heading for Europe to escape these hot days. Martin Touhy, the South Boston florist, started last week, and Morris Comely, of Lexington, Tues- day with his family. J. J. Slattery of Galvin's Back Bay Store and Mary McCarthy were mar- ried July 19. After a tour of two or three weeks in Buffalo and Niagara they will reside in Boston. Mr. and Mrs. Slattery have the best wishes of many friends throughout the city. Andrew Castle has resigned his posi- tion with R, & J. Farquhar & Co., Roslindale, and will take charge of the private estate of Mr. A. A. Thorn- dike at Braintree. George Cartwright, of Dedham, Is bringing in some very fine white g-ladiolus to the Park street market. The variety is Auguste, which Mr. Cartwright says is one of the best white varieties in cultivation. Mann Bros, are bringing in some fine Lilium auratum, which find a ready sale. J. W. DUNCAN. St. Louis. News of the Week. A. Baumann, of Chicago, was a visitor the past week. He reports the supply trade active. Frank Fillmore, Jr., son of F. J. Fill- more, the well-known florist, is to be married this week to Miss L. Gabler, cni- of South St. Louis' best knoivn young ladies. The new firm of F. J. Fillmore and Son will open a flower store at 3310 Merrimac street. The young couple will live above the store, which is situated only two blocks from the old place, where the green- houses are located. Frank, Jr., has a host of friends in the trade, who are with me in extending congratulations. Charles Schoenele was married Wed- nesday to Miss Rosie Arata. He was until recently employed by Mrs. M. Ayers. The bride has a retail store at Jefferson and Lafayette avenues. Their many friends are extending congratu- lations. Fred Bergestermann, who was until a few months ago of the flrm of Pope & Bergestermann, is building a flne retail place at the corner of Grand avenue and Arsenal street. He reports that he will open early in the Fall. R. J. Windier will also open a retail store this Pall at the corner of Grand and Shenandoah avenues. Dr. A. S. Halstead. of Belleville, has been appointed by President Vaughan. one of the judges at the S. A. F. O. H. meeting. Mr. Halstead is president of the St. Clair Floral Co. Park Commissioner Aul and Superin- tendent Meyer report that nearly 900 trees have died this year in Forest Park, with many more to follow. They claim that the fumes from the foun- dries and kilns in the neighborhood are responsible. In all other parks the trees are in fine condition. It has been decided by the four wholesale houses to close every day at 5 o'clock until September 1. George Waldbart is having new benches put in his place and a few other needed alterations made. He spends a great deal of the dull hours at his fine place in Clayton. Bowling Notes, The bowling on Monday night, July 10, was very satisfactory. Robert Meinhardt was high man in the five games: averaging 167-2-5 per game. Beneke was second, with 159; Kuehn, third, 156. A good team is expected to represent St. Louis at Washington next month, which will be among the leaders. Arrangements are about complete for the big bowling night on September 4 which takes place at the Palace Alleys in honor of our tourists and the De Soto Bowling Club. The St. Louis Florists' Club will be invited as a body. ST. PATRICK. PhUadelphla. The Week's News. There is but little to note in a business way. The stores are very quiet. We are sweltering under a hot wave; the thermometer readings at Horticultural Hall, Broad street, were, Monday. 93 degrees; Tuesday 95 de- grees; Wednesday 94. These were taken at 2.30 p.m., each day, from a thermometer on the north side of the building. The humidity has also been very high. A meeting of creditors of the L. K. Peacock Company, Atco, N. J., was held in Camden on Tuesday, when three trustees were appointed to carry on the business. This apparently is only a temporary embarrassment. The liabilities are not large. The company owns 40 acres of land; on this there are four mortgages, which only amount to $6,000 for all four. The party who holds the first mortgage appears to have caused 'the trouble by calling for the principal of the mortgage held by him. Other liabilities consist princi- pally of money dues for construction material of two greenhouses, glass, lumber etc. These creditors are per- fectly satisfied, as they knew the cut flower season for dahlias was just starting, and revenue would therefore soon be in. The trustees will endeavor to get a trust company to take up the $6,000, divided in four mortgages, and make one mortgage of it. If this can be accomplished there will be no fur- ther trouble, as the assets of the con- cern are considered good. DAVID RUST. LOUISVILLE, KY.— The members of the Kentucky Society of Florists and their ladies, to the number of 40 per- sons, recently visited Anders Rasmus- sen's place at New Albany, Ind., on invitation of the owner. A splendid time was enjoyed. August R. Baumer won the box of cigars in the bowl- ing match. Only a few of the faithful will at- tend the S. A. F. convention in Wash- ington from this city. B. JEFFERSON. KY.— The Anchorage Rose Company has been incorporated; capital, $50,000. SHERMAN, TEX. — The Commercial Nursery and Orchard Company has been incoroorated; capital. $25,000. Incorporat- ors. John S. Kerr. "William A. Vinson, M. Holsupple, M. R. Kerr and C. N. Roberts. j^Sk ^TOUR BOOKLET L_ ^^^Hfl^ 'TIS MAILCO FHCE AND ll^^^^K^ TCLL5 HOW TO KILL ^1 ALL APHIS W/^S^mm "* A HOUSE ^^^^^# tOOXZS FOR ^^|r 10 CENTS j 116 West St., Nc^w York Cilyl Jnl/ 32, ISOS The Plorists' Exchange 93 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS Cash with Ordar Th« columns under this heading are re- served for advertlsementa of Stock lor Sale, Stock Wanted, Help Wanted, Situ- ations Wanted or otber Wants; also of Greenhouiee, Land, Second-Hand Mate- rials, etc.. For Sale or Rent Our charge Is 10 eta. per line (7 word! to the line), set solid, without display. Display advertisements In these col- umns 16 cents per line; count 14 lines to the Inch. No advertisement taken for lesa than 60 cents ppo^rwimj^ FOR SALE — Abont 6 acres of ground. 7-room bou-ip. large barn, windmill. 4 greenhnnses. 181^x70. 18^x90. 14x90. 13x90. water and steam heat. All built last 5 ypars. Also 3.'i acres r>r fine ground, adjoining Plnelawn Cemetery. Ad- dresa Box 65. Farrolngdale. L. I.. N. Y. FOR SALE — Closing out sale of greenhouses 40.000 feet of glass, sash bars, boilers and Bteara pumps, 1 Inch. IH inch. 2 Inch, and 214 Inch steam pipe and valves; hotbed sash, tools and pots. To be sold In part or whol^ at very low price to close the Estate of Grove P. Rawson. The Florist, 705 Winsor Ave., Elmlra. N. Y. FOR SALE — A five-room house and large barn, 2 greenhonses 20x45 ft. and 15x75 ft. , In- cluding stork: four acres of good trufk land In high state of cnltlvatlon. Situated in the vil- lage of Falrport. N. Y. Price reasonable and terms easy. This Is a good opportunity for an energetic young man. Established 1^ veHrs: good reasons for selling. Box 436, Falrport. N. Y. GREENHOUSES for sale. Owing to entire change of bnslness we offer for sale our nearly new. up-to-date, flrst-class greenhouse plant, con- sisting of three greenhouses 25x100, 21x120 and 21x50, all connected to twller house 24x28. with one 20-hp. Hodge boiler, and one GO-lncb 9-8ection Richmond boiler, either boiler of sufficient ca- pacity to heat the entire plant, and been used two seasons; all fitted up in flrst-class order for growing encumbers. Will sell as it is. or with- out the land, to be taken down and removed. For particulars apply to W. H. Tarbox & Son. Fryeburg. Maine, ^^^ ^jmw^iaiJtNEpus~ FOR SALE— Hltchlngs hot^ater'bonerr No.'l6: 2 years old. Apply Larchmont Nurseries. Larchniont. N, Y. GLASS— WANTED. PRICES ON 75 BOXES OF GLASS: 10x12 DOT'BLE THICK. A. MIL- LAR. ROCKLEDGE, FLA. WANTED for rent, with option of pnrchase, small, modern commercial place; Pennsylva- nia. New York or Massachusetts. Address" full particulars to G. R.. Devon. Chester Co., Pa. FOR SALE — One Rlder-Eh-lcsson pumping engine. 8-inch, In perfect order; has coal and oil burners ; ca n be seen running ; price $75, f .o.b. here. Reason for selling have city water now, Henry R. Hahn, Comwall-oD-HndsoD, N. Y. A CHANCE IN A LIFETIME GREENHOUSE at entrance to Flushing Cemetery. No C!ompetl- tioo ! A good living for young man not afraid of work. For particulars apply to WILLIAM T. JAMES Supt. Flushing Cemetery I ;0 JMNAICA AVE.. FLUSHING. N. Y. Mpntlon Thp Florists' Exchange when writing. SECOND-HAND BOILERS — Several Lord & Burnbam New Style Bolters, almost new ; also Hltchlngs and Weathered, complete in ev- ery way and tested before leaving shop. 100 boxes 12x18 double-thick American glasa, clean, and free from defects, securely packed In new glass boxes. William H. Lutton, West Side Ave. Depot, Jersey City. N. J. Second Hand Boilers Two Richmond upright hot water boilers, 700 square feet capacity each, in first-class condition. Boiier will be tested before leaving factory. Price f. o. b. New York. $45.00 each. Edward A. Munro, "I,"-.'"" Brsoklyn, N. Y. Mfntlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. nimpC Rider -Ericsson. Second-hand, from rUlrirO 940.00 up; all repairs; other mahes; new : cheap. Dnil CDQ N^^ ^^^ second-hand. 1 second-hand DUILCno eteam ; Arst-class condition ; will heat 1000 aq. ft. glass, at $35.00. 1 second-hand No. 17 Hltchlngs boiler, first-class, $76.00. DIDC Qood serviceable second-hand, with rlru Threads; 2-ln., 7 cts.; l!^-in., &H cts.; IH-ln., 3?icts.; l-ln., Sets.; 2H in.,10ct8.; 3 in., Ucts.; 41n..I9ct8.: 4 in. cast Iron, 12ct8. New 2-ln. Standard, full lengths, with couplings, SH cts. ft. Old and new fittings and valves. CTnPVC «nfl nice ^^w Economy, best made. OlUUKd anQ UIlO Mo.I Threads, ^-in.,^Mn.. I-ln. pipe. $3.00. No. 2 Threads. IM-in., IHin.. 2-ln. pipe, $4.00. DIDC PIITTCDC New Saunders Pattern. No. 1 rlrt UUIlLnO cuts i^-ln -l-ln. pipe, $1.00. No. 2 cuts I-ln. -2-ln. pipe, $1.30. STILLSON WRENCHES ^nnipefSfe?; 24-ln. grips M-ln.-2>« In. pipe. $2.40; 36-111., grips «-ln.-3«lB. pipe, U.n. PIPE VISES r„':'^ipeVo«^°^"''^'" "*■'"•■" CARnFN UnCP I^oV' 94-in..gnsriiQteedlOO-lbe. OHnUCn nUOL presenre, 7ii cts. per ft.; H-ln. not guaranteed, 45^ cts. per ft. UnT RFn <5J?U New. Cypress, J-ft.i8 ft.. from nUI-DLU OMOn 70 otB. np; glazed, complete, from 91.0O np. Second-hand, as good as new, complete, at $1.2$ and $1.00 each. eLASS per pipe. sq. ft. t box. 10x12, Single, at $1.70; 10x12- 12x12, B, Double, at $2.40; 12x14- 12xie-12l2O-I4ll4-14jl8-14x20-l6xl6-16xI8, B. Dou- ble, at $2.60; 16x20. B. Double, at $2.80; 16x24 B double, $2.96. Old 10x12 single, $1 40. Oetonr prices on New Gnlf Cypress Balld- Ing Material, Ventilating Apparatas, Oil, White Lead, Putty, Paint, Points, etc. M ETROPOLITAN ATERtAL. CO. 1398-1408 Metropolitan Avenue, BROOKLYN, N.Y. MepttoD the flortats' Bxchange when wrltlnlt Newport News Notes. Stewart Ritchie has been cutting largf^ quantities of splendid sweet peas; and it is too bad the price rule^ so low. as there is much labor in pick- ing these lluwers. But 25c. a hundred seems about the top rate for the best peas; in fact, we have heard of sales at inc. Frederick M. Smythe, of Wadiey & Smythe. is here from New York this week looking after matters at their establishment in the Newport f'asino. Ladies' Night, set for Wednesday evening, at the rooms of the Newport Horticultural Society in Mercury Hail, promises to bring out a good atten- dance of members and their friends. Much real interest iR being manifested in these meetings; it is hoped that there will be a good display of sweet peas and other seasonable flowers. By mistake I told you in my report of the prize awarded at the June show of our society, that Paul Volquard- son received a gratuity of $10 for his vase of Prau Karl Druschki roses. The award was a silver medal. Quite a little feeling was expressed by a New York firm, that our society at its recent June show was so limited for space, that none couid be allotted for trade exhibits. I would say that our society has not up to the present time ever had much, if any space to devote to this purpose, and so the matter has not been seriously con- sidered. F. W. [P^A«EA7*I save the BLOOMS! ^«^^^ NIKOTEEN DOES NOT INJURE SENSITIVE PUNTS. USED FOR FUMIGAJION ORSPRAtriNG.INDOORSOROUT 200 POWDSKMOI IN Wl Pdl NKUTtDl NICOTINE MrG. CO., St, Loult, Mo. FOR SALE 2 HORIZONTAL TUBULAR BOILERS In grood condition, very cheap. If moved at once. The room wanted. COHAGE GARDENS CO.. Qaeens, N. Y. Furnished for every deecrlptlon of heattDg appara- tnB. Work laid out in most simple form so that growers may erect same themeelves. Write for terms. SGOLLAY & MUNRO, Consulting Engineers 493 Nostrand Ave., Brooklyn, N. V. FOR SALE Greenhouse riaterial and Hot-bed Sash, milled of Louisiana Oypress. Try V. E. Reich's Oxford putty; specially made tor Greenhouse and Hot>l>ed Sash. V. E. REICH 1429 Metropolitan Avenue, BROOKLYN, N. Y. MentlOD the Flortita' Bicbance when wrtdog. GREENHOUSE MATERIALS The Best Quality and Work Guaranteed. CYPRESS SASH BARS Absolutely clear, sua dried; cut to exact sizes. TENN. RED CEDAR POSTS In lengths as wanted. PECKY CYPRESS BENCHES Economical and lasting. Coming Into general use. HOT-BED SASH and FRAMES Various styles and sizes, '^adf for prompt shipmenL VENTILATING APPARATUS It works like a charm. PIPE,FITTINGS, GUTTERS,GLASS And all lupplies needed in now or teconskf notion work. Get our Estimates, Plans and Suggestions on Structures Proposed. lUustiated Catalogue sent postpaid. FOLEY MFG. CO., 47i w. 22nd St., CHICAGO. THE JENNINGS IMPROVED IRON GUTTER PATENT IRON BENCH FIHINGS AND ROOF SUPPORTS. VENTILATING APPARATUS. IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS for Tobacco Extracts. Etc DILLER, CASKEY & CO. 8. W. CORNER SIXTH AND BERK STS., PHILADELPHIA. PA. Mentloa tbe Florists' Bxtiinve wb«B wrtttoc. BnrD roB Oraoui^BS SnccesBOT* to JENNINOS BBOil 94 The Hlori-sts' ExchainQ-e Vegetaiiiii, GieeDiioDse ami BemiiDg PiaDts VEGETABLE PLANTS CABBAGE So^Tadl?""^?!. "I'S: Bead, Sure-He&d. SucceBslon. Early and Late Flat Dutch, Hollander, etc. fl.Oy per 1000; $8.60 per 10.000. n A n S T tf%T MosB Ourled, 26 Ota. per » •'»"*™**"^"' 100;«1.26perl000. C*¥?¥ Vf'n'V In any quantity. White and *""^*-«"^"*' * Pink Plume, Giant Pascal, Golden Heart, Boston Market and other Tars., tl.OO per 1000 ; $8.50 per 10,000. fw*g^ m« A T^^^Vj^s Acme, Beauty, Stone, **'«■'»**"!,» Perfection, etc., 26otB. per 100: $1.00 per 1000. v> ■j'* n n c« ■» cs Bull Nose, Sweet Mountain, r air r *!««*» jl„by King, 26c. per 100; $2.00 per 1000. Miscellaneous Plants 2V4-ln. atock In Al condition. Afferatntu, Alternanthera, Alyssum, Colens, Uellutroite, Lautana, Salvia and Swainsona, $2 OU per 100. GERANIUMS Telegraph, $1.00 per dnz. ; $6.00 per 100. Other good varieties from $2 00 per 100; $17.60 per 1000 up. Good stocky plants, l^i in. pots, for growing on. Good stocky plants from 2 in. pots : Per 100 Alphonse Bicard. . . $2.00 BerthedePresiUy. 4.00 Beauty Poitevine . . 2.00 Bruanti 2.00 Oentanre 2.00 E. H. Trego 6.00 Gloire de France. . . 2.00 Jean de La Brete,. . 3.00 La Favorite 2.00 LaPilote 2.00 Le Old 2.00 Per 100 M. Jolly de Bamme- vllle 4.0O Mme. Charlotte.... 2.00 Mme. Jaulin 2.00 Mme. Landry 2.00 Marquis de Oastel- lane 3.00 Marquis de Mont* morte 2.00 Miss F. Perkins. . . . 2.00 8. A.Nutt 2,00 Ttaos. Meehan 3.00 We will srnd lOOO, 60 each of the above varieties, for S20.00 Send for descriptive price list. Oome and see our stock and let us figure on your supply for next season. Not less than five of any one variety sold. Cash With Order, Please. Send for Trade Price List. Write for Special Price on Large Lots of Anything In this List Our Collection ol HARDV •»OMI»oK CHIHrt»ANTBEMUM*» is acknowledged as second to none In the country. It won the American Institute Diploma at the New York Show last Fall, besides numerous Oertlflcates of Merit and First Prizes at durerent Shows. R. VINCENT, JR. & SON, White Marsh, Md. UeDtloD ThP Florists' Eicbange wbeo wrltlpg. GeraDlums ^ Three acres planted for stock, rooted cuttings In any quantity after September 1. I will guarantee them to reach you In good growing condition, and would like to book your order now. Send for list. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Mention The Florlsta' Exohanpe when writing. PRIWROSCS ^"^"trpS"'*^''' CHINESE, Mixed, fringed sorts. 2H in pots; FOKBKSI (Baby). 2 ir.: OBtONICA OKANUIFLURA, Finest Fringed, Alha and Kosea, 2 m.. $3.00 per 10(1; $17.50 per 1000. SEkDLINGS, prepaid. Forbesi, Tic. per U'O. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, ^^'i'"??' pot° ting, $1.16 per 100; Jlu.oi) per 1000, prepaid. Cash. BVER FLORAL CO., Shippensburg Pa. MeptloD the Florists' Exchange when writlnf. GERANIUMS 20,000 S. A. Nutt, well-rooted cut- tlDgs, ready for shipment., $10.00 per 1000. Cash with order. Other varieties ready September 1. PETER BROWM, Lancaster, Pa. MentloD the IHorlBtti' Exchapge wbPD writing. ISMILAX PLANTSI g strong plants, 2H-in. pots. $18.00 per 1000. I ROSE PLANTS— Own Roots 8 126 Golden Gate. 226 Bride. 250 Bridesmaid, \ 8 $4.00 per 100. For Oasli. J Mpntinn Th** Flnrlats' Rxriinncp when writing. CYCLAMEN Splendens Giganteum Hybrids Finest strain In the world. In five true colors, extra well-grown plants, from 2>i In. pots. S6.00 per 100; $46.00 per 1000. CYCLAMEN Oiganteam Fimbriatum (the new fringed variety), from 1% In. pots, $6.00 per lOU: from 3 In pota, $8.00 per 100. Satisfaction Guaranteed PAUL MADER, East Stroudsbnrg. Pa. Mention The Flnrlata' Exchange when writing. GERANIUMS single and Double, standard varieties, named. $2.60 per ino. Per 100 Geranium Telegraph, 2 in .$6.00 Ivy G-eranlums, 2 in 2 60 Boston Ferns, 8 In. pans, $10.00 per doz . . . Asparaf^us Sprengeri, 2 In 2 60 ABparagus Plninosas, 2 In., $2.60; 3In.,*.00 English Ivy,21n 2.00 Brlfle and Bride«maid Roses 2.60 American Beauty, 2 In . . 4.00 Dracfena Indivisa, 2 ln.,$2.60; Sin 4.00 White Moonvlne8,2 In. 2.60 Faclisias, named varieties, 2 In 2.50 THE NATIONAL PLANT «0., Dayton, Ohio Uentloa Tbe Florists' £zchange wben writing. PVOi lUCM Dl lUTC Gliianteum strain, seed UluLKMCn iLAniO taken of only selected flowers and well built stocb; none better; twice transplanted; »3 01) per 100: $!5.00 per loio. 3 in., Wl.ni> per loii; »S5 00 per 1000. Seed of above strain, new crop. $6.00 per 1000. C. WINTEKICH, DEFIANCE, OHIO Mention the Florists' Bichange when wrltlnt. STEVIA SERRATA True winter blnoniing, ready to ship, 2'^ In., t2.50 per 100: $'2^,00 per lOOO. DEAIN EERRIS, PcehSKIII, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. ILAX Fine Thrifty Stock, 2 inch $1.25 per 100. Cash with order, please. GEO. J. HUGHES, Berlin, N. J. Mfnltnn The Florists* Exchflnge when writing. SMILAX PLANTS strong, 2 in. mock, tl.OO jierioo; J9.00 per 1000 CABBAGE PLANTS SSSriS" grown, tl.OO perlOOO; 10.000 lor $7.60. R.KILBOURN, Clinton, N.Y. Mpntinn The Flnrlata' Exchange when writing. Alternanthcras p. MAJOR and A. NANA 2 In. Pots. $l.50 per 100; $15. OO per lOOO Ag:eratnixi, Gurney.2In. pots $1.50perlOO. balvla. Bonfire, 2mn pots $2.00 per 100. Cash with order. ERNEST HARRIS. Delanson, N.Y. Mention The Florlata' Exchange when writing. J. E. FELTHOUSEN Bedding Plant Specialist SCHENECTADY, N. Y. MentloD tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. TO CLOSE OUT GERANIUMS, CANNAS. Beet varieties, flne plants. W.ou per 100, out of 4-ln. pots. VEKBKNA8, SALVIAS, out ot 3>i in., $2.60 per ion. CHRYSANTHEMUMS, PoUy Rrse. Pacific, H. Robinson, 2>2-In, pols, fine plants, $2.00 per 100; $17. fill per H)Ou. ASTERS. *^6aiple's. flne plants, $2.60 per 1000, CAliBAOE, all kinds, $1.00 per lOOO. J. C. SCHMIDT CO., Bristol, Pa. Uention The FlorlBta* Exchange when writing. PRIMROSES Chinese Obcooica and Forbesii, July 10 per 100, $2.00 CINHBARIA, ready September, " 2.00 ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus, 214 in. pots..... per 100, $2.00 PANSY SEED, large flowering, July...Oz. 4.00 CASH or 0. O. D. J05. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Mention The Florists* RxchwDgg when writing. Ohio C. R. HILLS, Grand Rapids, Mich. LA DETROIT, CHATENAT and SUNRISE, 8 In., $6.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, flne strone plants, 3 In., $6.00 per 100. PRIMULAS, all varieties, Vi In., $2.00 per 100, rsBdy about Aupust 10. CHRISTMAS PEPPERS,2,iiln., $2.00perl00. CINERARIAS, 16 to 24 In., $2.00 per 100. ready about August. FORGET-M E-NOTS, fleld clumps, $1.00 a 100. AQUILEGIA, assorted Tarielles, 2>4 in. (2.00 pnr 100. ANTIRRHINUM, assorted colors, iii In., $2.00 per 100. If it Comes from HILLS, it's All Right Ifentlon the FlorltitB' Exchange wbeo writing. ENGLISH IVY 4 in., 2 plants in a pot, 8c. Cash or C. O. D. ALFRED H. DANN, Westfield, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. SMILAX In any quantity and the best quality, at$J.50per 100; $12.50 per JOOO. SPRENGERI 50,000 ready to ship, all in excellent shape and a bargain, at $2.00 per JOO; $15.00 per 1000. ROBUSTUS The best of all the Asparaguses and just right to ship, at $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per JOOO. PLUMOSUS A little small but in good shape to go ahead, at $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per JOOO. DEFLEXUS A promising new sort and worth a trial ; $5.00 per JOO. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster. Pa. M c Dtloo Tbe FlorlBta' Exchange wbeo writing. la EioGlsa From $1.50 to $2.00 each. Kentia Belmoreana, from 60c. to $6.00 each. Bedding Plants. A flne assortment. Write tor prices. WM I. BOCK, No. Cambridge, Mass. Mention The Flnrlats' Exchange wben writing. The Green Goods Man W. KEIR Pikesville, Md. Asparagus, Smilax, Cochet Roses, Fisher Carnations. ROBT. CRAIG & SON JOHN BURTON, Receiver. ROSES, PALMS, CROTONS CARKATIONS and Novelties In DECORATIVE Pl,AI«TS Market and 49th Sts., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention tbe Florlaf ' Bicbanga wben writing. Asparagus Plumosas 2;^ inch pots, $2.50 per 100. 2X Inch pots, $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. J.S. BLOOM, Riegelsville, Pa. Mention The Florists' Ercbange when writing. BE WIDE AWAKE Fill your empty houses with somethiDg that will yield you 100 per cent, profit on your investment. GODFRBV ASCH»IAI«N>S ARAUCARIA EXCELSA will do it. "When you undertake to do anything, do it KIGHT. or else don't begin." This is our Motto, adopted ten years ago, when we commenced Importing the first lot of the well-known and so much admired Pet Plant, ^RAITC^RXA tiXCECS* *, from Belgium. This everlasting green foliage plant Is growing more In fnvor by tasteful plant buyers every year. Please watch the growth of our Importations In ten years; First year. 10^; second, 260; third 60i; fourth. 1 000- filth. 2.OU0; this year, 1906, Is now the tenth anniversary, with 6,noo. How many next year, 1906 ? The outlook is for 7.0U0. All of them grown tor me In Belgium under contract byanAraucaria specialist. I must say for the benefit of my customers that they were never before so nice and large for the money as this year. I herewith quote you special priceson them, for cash. JUST LOOK: Ficns Flastica, Imported, *-In. pots, 5-6,'3 In.. 36C.-40C. each. 10 to 12 Ins. hIgh,2-yT. old. 3 tiers $0.50 12 to 14 ins. high, 3 to 4 tiers 60 14 to 16 ins. high. 3-yr., 3 to 4 tiers 76 18 to 20 ins., 3-yr.. 4 to 5 tiers l.OO Araucarla Compacta Robusta, unusually large, very beautiful, from $1.26, $1.50. $1.76, $ j.oo each. Glaaca, $1.00, $1 .26, $1.60 each. Keutla For8terlaua,30 to 36 in. high. 4-yr. old, $1.00; 4-yr. old, 25 to 30 In. high, 76c. Belmore- ana, 4-yr. old, 25 to 30 in. high. $1.00 each. Above are the sizes entered In the Philadelphia Customs House. Made-up plants (largA one In center, 3 smaller ones around), 7 In. pots. $1.60 to $1.75 each. All goods must travel at purchaser's risk. Please mention if pots are wanted. Cash with order, please. 25o.; Areca Lutescens, made-up plants, 3 In a pot, bK to 6 in. pots, 26 to 30 Ins. high, 40c. to 60c. each. Adiantuni Caneatuui (Maidenhair Fern). 4 in. pots, 12c. CocoB Weddeliana, Sin. pots, 12c. Boston Ferns, 6 in., 30c., 36c,, 40c. each. Asparagus Plnmosas, 2 in., 5c. GODFREY ASCHMANN, 1012 ONTARIO STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA. WHOLESALE GROWER AND IMPORTER OF POT PLANTS MtBtloB Tkc rlorlats' Bxcluuig* wtwn wrlUnf. July 22. 1906 The Florists' Exchangfe 95 : C. BONNET a. H. BLAKB BONNET & BLAKE Wholesale Florists 26 Boerum Plaoe, BROOKLYN, N. Y. Telephone 4638 Main. OoneUnuoentB sollolted. Out-of-town orders care fully attended to. Give ns a trial. UeDtloD the norlsts' Bxchanse when writing. JAMES McMANUS r.?.r»^^1». 50 W. 30th St., N«w York Beauties, Meteors, Brides and Bridesmaids are the leaders. THE HIGHEST V^ .^. I I gT" "V^ ^^'V.^'L%,°^ GRADE OF >/^ ^^ ^— fc— ^a- * HAND C3 FR C5 h-H I ^3 ^& ^ BrEciAi.TY. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES »ixth Ave. and 26th St. loo9dD Building NEW TOKK Open every Momlne at Six o'clock for tne Bale of Cut Flowers Wall Space for advertislnK purposes to Bent J. DONALDSON, Secretary UentloD tbe riorUta* Bxchaufv when wrtttag. JOSEPH S. FENRICH Wholesale Florist Consi^ments Solicited 48 West 30th Street, New York City Telephone, S24 and 8£&CMadlBon- Square, FORD BROS. Wholesale Florists 4S WEST 28th ST., NEW YORK Telephone, 3870-3871 Madison Square GRO'W^HR.S, ATTHNXIOKI , Always ready to receive Fine Stock WILLIAM H. GUNTHER so VTest 29tH Street ■Phone, 661 Mabi80h8 whep writing. SUNN & THOMPSON Wholesale florists 55 and 57 West 26th Street, NCW YORK SPECIALTIES -violets, Carnations and Rosss Sblpping orders receive prompt attention. Consign- ments Solicited. Telephone! 8864 Madison Bquare Uentloa lut r luriau Bxcnaug* when writing. Telephone 736 Madison Square HMtSM tt* nsrtsts* behuc* whn Feank H. Tbasndlt Charles Schenck Traendly 4 Schenck 'WKoIesale Florists 44 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK AND CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE Telephonesi 798 and 799 MADISON SQCAKE Consignments Solicited Mention the t iori»i» a.xchauge when writing- All Choice Cut Flowers In Season ALFRED H. LANGJAHR ME 55 West 28th St., New York Telephone 3924 Madlaou Square. Kbtabubhed ^VhiP to U91 TRY Ifentloa (he nnrlBts* Biebanffe when wrlttng. GEORGE SALTFORD Wholesale Florist CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 46 West. 29th Street., New York Telephone: 8893 Madison Square Mention the FlorlBta' fachmge whe» writtng. JB/ A I I Fl^l Wholesale Commission Dealer in • li« ALLCrM CUT TLOWCR^ Specialties: ROSES, CARNATIONS, LILIES and all Seasonable Stock i Also the CELEBRATED CROWEANUM FERN | 106 West 2Ath Street, NEW YORK ' Telephone 1G7 Madison Square OPEN AT 6 A.M. EVERY DAY. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED MeotloD Tbe norlati' Eichange when writing. W. GHORMLEY 'WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST Receiver and Shipper of all varieties of Cut Flowers Telephone,: {||g»^;^^°S|gg;^« 57 Wcst 28th street. NEW YORK Wioiesaie Prices of Got Flowers, Hew M. Jdijj 20, leos. Prices qaoted are tty tlie Imndrecl aaless otiiervrlst; noted. A. Beauty, fancy — special 12 extra No. I No. 2 No. 8 Bride, 'Maid, fanry — epcM •* extra No. 1 No. 2... Golden Gate Liberty Meteor Mme. Abel Cbatenay adiantum , Croweandm Asparaoub " Sprengerl, bunches Callab Cattleyab DAI.'IKS Gladiolus .on to .00 to .00 to .00 to .50 to .00 to .onto .75 to ..^0 to .50 to .00 to .no to .50 to .50 to 25 to .00 to .00 to to .00 to .35 to .00 to to 20.00 S.Od 4.00 2.0' 1 OO 4, 00 2.0 1 00 .76 4.0 10.00 2.00 2.00 .7B 1.50 50.00 10.00 60."0 .61 3.00 t Inf'r grades, all colors •• ( White g Standard .2 Varieties I Pink Red Yel. & Var. White Pink Red Yel. & Var. e .FANCY— »• ('The higher • grades of C9 stan(i.ard yar.j I NoTELTlEB LiL'ES Lily OP thr Valley Miononhtte, ordinary fancy Panbies, per dozen bunches.... Smilax Stocks, per bunch ... Sweet Peas, per doz. bunches Asters .25 to .50 to .60 to .50 to .50 to .7^ to .75 to .75 to to .75 to 6.0I to .50 to .25 to to to 8.0O to .O.S to .10 to .75 to .SO .75 .75 .75 .75 2 00 2 00 1.00 2.00 10.00 2.00 .50 10.00 .05 .20 1.50 WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesale Florist Telcbhone, 902 dfso Madison Square 39 WEST 28TH ST., NEW YORK ALL VARIETIES OF CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON TOP GRADE FOR SHIPPING American Beatxty, Bridesmaid, Bride, Liberty, Meteor, Lily of the Valley, Carnations Sl'dfr„"I^L'JS JOHN I. RAYNOR, 49 West 28th St.. NEW YORK Cincinnati. The Week's News. Retail trade is quiet; only here and there a decoration. Juliu.s Baer had a gladiolus decoration at the Zoo Friday night. Funeral work is also falling off. Miss White, of Anderson & White, Lexington, Ky., was a caller Friday; she will probably Join the Cincinnati and St. Louis party here for Washing- ton. I hope Secretary Stewart will confer with the trunk line as.soclatlon and get an Issue for a ten-day exten- sion on all western tickets, as most of the members attending from the West will want to run over to New York, or Philadelphia, before returning, and our tickets win only give us until August 22 to return. This matter should have attention at once, if It has not already been attended to. We still have some hopes of running the "president's train." but, of course. It all lies with the transportation committee at Chi- cago. C. J. Ohmer Is at Clark's Lake, Mich., spending his two weeks' vaca- tion. Park Superintendent Crltchell has just flnLshed one of the new parks on Mt. Auburn, called "The Aubum- aale": tt Is triangular In shape, contains a couple of acres, and Is set out as an Italian flower garden. With the new parks, and building of the boulevard ccTnnectlng Eden and Burneltwoods Parks. Superintendent Critchell is a very busy man. E. G. GILL,e¥t. Syracuse, N. Y. News Items. The dull season Is now on. P R. Quinlan & Company are cutting hybrid roses of fine quality, with good clean foliage and long stems from their new rose garden at the Valley range. This firm has gone extensively into outdoor stock for cutting, and has a large herbaceous garden where quantities of Iris, peonies, delphiniums etc., are being raised. The plant at the valley has recently been enlarged by the erection of two houses, each 20x140 feet, one of which will be Immediately planted to chrysanthemums and one to Meteor roses, this rose having proved more profitable than Liberty according to Mr. Dwyer. the foreman here. Another houi5e built this year iS 30x140 feet and has been planted to American Beauty roses in sold beds. in which the foreman states were placed stones to the depth of li^ feet to afford perfect drainage. The stock already In is looking very well The ra=e .section is in charge of Archie Murray. Mr. Dwyer. the foreman, states that the firm plans the immed- iate erection of another house 30x140 feet for general purposes; also one % span connecting the two sections to be 12x140 feet: also one house 20x220 feet to be used for violets. All of these are of the King construction. Includ- ing the ventilating apparatus. The plant is fast assuming mammoth proportion.^ and, as the foreman says, the end is not yet. A house of Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson carnations Is look- ing fine with abundance of good blooms: and considering the extremely- hot weather of very good color. Ij. E. Marquisee has planted one of his large houses to chrysanthemums, of which he i.s growing most of the leading varieties. There hns been con- siderable trouble here with the larvse of small whitish brown moths that swarm in from the trees surrounding the plant, but with the help of Slug Shot and hand picking, he hopes to overcome the pest. A house is being planted to Bride. Bridesmaid, Rich- mond and La Detroit roses, the latter having done very well here the past .-eason. Asters have appeared In the market. Manager Robertson of the Qulnlap Company store has returned from his two weeks' vacation. J. B. B. w. C. Horan 55 West 28th St., INEW VORK TELEPHONE, 1462.1463 MADISON SQUARE CUT RUOW^ERS AT WHOUESAUE A.L.YOUNG&CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 54 West 28th Street. New York Receivers and Stilppers of CUT FI_O^A/ERS. Oonslgnments solicited^ Prompt Bettlements Hwdoa tk* rioclcti' Bickuc* wfeu wrttUs, 96 '^rhe Plorists' Exchange Wm.J.BAKER Wholesale Florist l432S.PennSquari,PHILADELPHIA,PA. Seasonable Cut Flowers Fine Quality Both 'phones. Mention the Flortgts' Btehange when wrttiin. DUMONT & CO. Wholesale Florists No. 1305 Filbert St., Philadelphia Bell and Keratone *Phones. Mention tb» FlorliU' Bxcbamre when wrltlDg. WM. J. MOORE * Wholesale Florist 1238-37 FILBERT STREET "F!o^'iSiiieT'B°i!|?'"' PHILADELPBIA. PA. Bell and Keytitone 'Phones. We can use more CHOICE SWEET PEAS and EABL.T AbTEKS. Mention the nortitt* BKchange when writing. EDWARD REID Wholesale Florist « 1526 Ranstead Street. PHILADELPHIA Bet. Market end CbeBtaut Streets Cliolcest Stock Always on Band Telephane l-43-3e-A. If entloB the f lurwia mxcuaugc wnep wrltlm. A DAILY CUT FROM 40 GRO>A/ERS We can and will fill your Out Flower wants to advantage. Shipping orders our Specialty Write, telephone or telegraph. Long Distance Phone, llS9Main. Headquarters for HARDY FERNS and WILD SMILAX Most Complete Line of FLORISTS* SUPPLIES in the West CATALOOUE FBEE. E. F. WINTERSON CO., Established 1894 45-47-49 Wabash Ava., CHICAGO Mention the norlsts' Bxchange when writing. J.B.DEAMUD Snooesior to Ulnola Oat Tlower Oo. Wholesale Cut Flowers Conslgnmenta Solicited. SI and 53 Wabash Avenae, CHICAGO MentiOD the FlorlBta' Exchange when writing. 6E0. REINBERG ZtfofCuiFiowers CHOICE AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES We win take care of your orders at reasonable prices. Prompt attention. 5 I Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. Mpntlon the Florlsta' Exchange when writing. H. G. 6ERNING Wholesale Florist 1402 Pine Street. ST. LOUIS. MO. Mention the Flortaf Exchange when writing- WIETOR BROS. Wliolesale Growers of CUT FLOWERS All telegraph and telephone orders fi^lven prompt attention. 51 Vabatsh Ave., CHICAGO S8-60 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO WHOLESALE FLORISTS All Out Flowers at Ruling Market Prices. Florists' Supplies Mention the ti'lorlati' Exchange when writing. €HA$.W. MCHEllAR Ordnids FANCY VALLEY, ROSBS, CARNATIONS, and all CUT FLOWERS and QREENS 5 1 Wabash Ave., Chicago Mention The Florlsta* ExcHange when writing. Wholesale Prices of Cut Flo>vers-Per 100 Baltimore July 18, 1»06 Boston July 17,1906 Buffalo July.18, 1906 < Chicago ?■ July.18, 19D6 Names and Varletlea Cincinnati July 16, 1906 nllwaukee July 17, 1906 PblI'delpbIa July 18. 1906 Pittsburg July 17, 1905 St. Louis July 17. 1906 to i6!o6 10.00 to 16.00 6.00 to 10.00 1.00 to 6.00 to 20.00 to 26.00 12.00 to 2U.00 6.00 to 16.00 2.00 to 6.00 6.00 to 6.00 4.00 to 6.00 3.00 to t.OO 2.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 7.00 3.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 6.00 to 24.00 to 32.00 18.00 to 20.00 8.00 to 12.00 3.00 to 6.00 4.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 4.00 1.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 10.00 3.00 to 10,00 2.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 6.00 A. BEtUTY, fa r " ext No. Cul ' Bride, 'Mai M M ',', S Golden Ga K. A. Vlctc jcy— special to 30.00 16.00 to 20.01) 8.00 to 12.00 t.OO to 6.00 2.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 4.00 1.60 to 3.00 to to 25.00 15.00 to 18.00 111.00 to 12.50 t.OO to 8.01 to 6.00 to 6.00 to t.OO to 2.00 26.00 to 30.00 15.00 to 20.00 10.00 to 12.60 6.00 to 8.00 6.00 to 8.00 6.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 ... to 2.00 3.00 to 8.00 3.00 to 8.00 2.00 to 8.00 20.00 to 26.00 10.00 to 16.00 6.00 to 8.00 2.00 to 8.00 t.OO to 6.00 to 3.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 4.00 4.00 to 12.00 4.00 to 10.00 to 12.60 to 16.00 8.00 to .... to 8.00 to 10.10 B & Ordinary... d, fancy-special extra No. 1 3.00 to 6.00 to : to 3.00 to 1.60 to i.OO 3.00 4.00 i.OO s.iio "!76 1.00 1.00 1.00 I.OO i.to 1.60 to 1.00 to i.OO to to 1.00 to «.00 2.00 to 10.00 to to to to to to to to .60 to 1.00 .60 to 1.00 .60 to 3.00 .60 to 1.00 t.OO to 6.00 2.00 to 3.00 No. 2 to 2.00 to t.OO 2.00 to t.OO to t.OO to 6.00 t.OO to 6.00 t.OO to 8.00 t.OO to 6.00 t.OO to 6.00 to 3 00 to to 2.00 to 6.00 to 2.00 to L Perle to .... 3.00 to t.OO to .... .60 to .76 1.00 to 1.60 1.00 to 1.60 1.00 to 1.60 I.OO to 1.60 to 3.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 3.00 to ... .60 to .76 20.00 to 30.00 8.00 to 20.00 to to . ... to to to .60 to to to to to to 1.00 to 1.36 1.00 to 1.26 1.00 to 1.36 1.00 to 1.36 1.26 to 1.60 1.26 to 1.60 1.26 to 2.00 1.26 to 2.00 1.26 to 2.00 .60 to .76 1.00 to 1.60 1.00 to 1.60 1.00 to 1.60 1.00 to 1.60 2.00 to 2.60 3.00 to 2.60 2.00 to 2.60 ... to r Inferior gra EStandard .SVarieties 2'Fancy w (.The hiif best n crades of ea Stand, var.) des. all colors... White Pink to .60 ... to 1.00 to 1 00 to to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 .. to 1.00 1.60 to 2.00 1.60 to 2.00 1.60 to 2.00 1.60 to 2.00 to ... to 1.00 20.00 to 31.00 20.00 to 30.00 to to .... to .... to to to 1.60 to 2.00 1.60 to 2.00 1.00 to 1.60 to to to 1.00 25.00 to 60.00 to to .... to to to 1.00 to 1.00 '■Red Yellow & var.. White to 1.00 to to 1.60 to 1.00 to 1.60 to 3.00 Pink to 1.60 1.60 to 2.00 Red to 1.60 1.50 to 2.00 to Yellow & var.. to to to 1.00 60.00 60.00 8.00 'i.m .60 to .76 to 60.00 to to to 1.00 to 6.00 6.00 to 8.00 2.00 to 3.00 to .60 to 1.00 25.00 to 60.00 26.00 to 60.00 to to to 8.00 to 10.00 3.00 to 4.00 to .60 to 1.00 26.00 to 60.00 16.00 to 26.00 .... to .60 to 1.00 2.00 to 6.00 8.00 to 16.00 2.00 to 4.00 to to 36.00 to Asparagus .. to 60.0(1 25.00 to 60.00 36.00 to 6.00 to " Sprengerl, bunches to 86.00 to 26.00 to 60.00 to . to .60 to .60 to to .60 9.00 to to 6.00 to 8.00 to 2.00 to 6.00 to to t.OO to 6.00 10.00 to 16.00 3.00 to t.OO to to 1.00 to 6.00 8.00 to 12.00 to t.OO to 10.00 to to to to Lily op the T Mignonette.. f ALLEY to ... . to to to to to to 30.00 to .... to 10.00 to 16.00 to to to to to to to to to 20.00 to to .. to 16.00 to 20.00 to to to 10.00 to 16.00 to to . to Heonieb . .. .. to to 16.00 to 13.00 to 16.00 to .16 to .25 8.00 to 12.00 .... to ...- .25 to .60 Smilax 10.00 to 16.00 to to to Stocks to .30 to .30 .16 to .35 Sweet Peas. .16 to .26 to to .20 to to ... . to .20 to .40 to to to to ... to .10 to .30 to to to to to to .16 to to to to to .. to ... . to to to to to to to to .„^, to .. .. to to ' to to . to ... ... to .. .. .. to .... J. B. MURDOCH & CO. Wholesale Florlata FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 545 Liberty St.. PinSBURG, PA. Long Distance 'Phone, 1436 Oonrt. Mention the Florlwte' Exchange when writing. Pittsburg Florists' Excliange WHOLESALE FLORISTS and Florists' Supplies 228 DIAMOND STREET end for weekly price list PittchlirO Da and prices on large orders. niloUUlR fO, Weattoa tbo ilorlsta* ■xebang* wb«« wrttlag. Asparagus Plumosua Mignonette Chrysanthemums Lily narrlsll Brides, 'Plaids American Beauties WELCH BROS. PROPRIETOR* CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET 16 Province St.— 9 Chapman Pl. Halserins Violets Carnots Orchids * Valley Carnations nan fnmish at short notice. Price according to quality of goods. Long Distance Telephone 6267 and 6268 WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES CCPoIlworthCo. MILWAUKEE. WIS. Mention the Florlata' Bxcbanse when writing. HOLTON |[ HUNKEl CO. Wholesale Florists Florists' Supplies Manufacturers of Wire designs. 457 Milwaukee Street, MILWAUKEE. WIS. 'Phone, Main 87i. P. O. Box 103. Uentlon The Florists* Exchange when writing. Chicago. News of the Week. After nearly a week of continu- ous rain we are sweltering- in one of the warmest spells experienced here for some time, consequently trade has lanquished somewhat. Nearly all the growers are busy replanting their houses , so the supply is becoming smaller. Nothing definite has been done as to the route the Chicago delegation will take to Washington, to the S. A. F. O. H. Convention, but hopes are entertained that arrangements can be made so as to meet the other contin- gents at Cincinnatti. R. L. Bohannan, wife and family are at Freemont, Wis., for a three weeks' outing. O. J. Friedman and family are spending the Summer at Charlevoix, Mich. J. C. Vaughan attended the Country Fair at Lake Geneva, Wis., Friday and Saturday of last week, which was held for a charitable institution es- tablished there. H. W. Buckbee, seedsman, Rockford, 111., was awarded first prize for best display of garden vegetables. Philip J. Foley has gone on a visit to his mining and timber interests in Montana. N. C. Moore & Co. are receiving as fine shipments of early asters as have been seen on the market for some years. George Reinberg's cut of roses is averaging very good for the season; his Bride are fine clean stock. Vaughan & Sperry were among the first to receive asters in any great quantities this year, their first shipr ments coming in the fore part of last week. C. W. Johnson, "The Limits Flor- ist." is making considerable iinprove- ments on his home property on Diver- sey Boulevard, having added a green- house this Summer for the forcing of bulbous stock. O. Johnson, of Johnson & Carlson, has bought out the McDougall & Neu- mann store, at 804 Milwaukee avenue. F. F. Winterson & Co., are receiv- ing large consignments of gladioli in various colors. Buckbee, Rockford, was in town last week on his way to visit several of the Indiana growers. Mr. Buckbee is increasing his range by adding 7 large greenhouses. Other visitors included C. R. Hills. Grand Rapids. Mich.: E. W. Palez. Little Rock. Ark., and G. Hunt, Terre Haute, Ind. ROBERT JOHNSTONE. CEDAR FALLS, lA.— Joseph Ban- croft & Son are building a fine con- venient ofl^lce. The old ofiice was erect- ed twenty-five years ago, and the bus- iness of the concern has long since outgrown the accommodations the structure provided. Wired Toothpicks xo,ooo, Slsoi 50*000, #6.25 MAMTTFAOTtrEED BT W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Samples free. For sole by dealers. Mention the FlorlBts' Exchange when writing. Headquarters in Western New York For ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kinds of Season- able Flowere. WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist ALSO DEALER IN PLORISTS' SUPPLIES AND WIRE DESIGNS 383-87 Elllcott St BUFFLAO. N. Y. GITE CS A TBIIL We OAN please YO « UestloD tbe florlBt*' BxcbaaKe wLei wrlttac. ruly 22, 190B The Plorists' Exchange 97 SAMUEL S. PENNOCK ";S:""I CHOICE VALLEY ' During Ju*y and August we close at 6 P.M. Saturdays, I P.M. Mention The Florists' Eicbnnge when writing. yiBflllOIIS, RfllSunP 3BI1 uWcnl f BflS J ...JiL«.;.'ii'g'.°!?jiri;;.!'''"i'!g'?. ■'•.;. I Valley, American Beautij,Kalserin I THe FI|ll!tlllilpI|ia WlOlesalC FlOWtl lOaiKGl and all the finest Sunnnner Roses f 1235-37 Filbert St. PHILADELPHIA, PA. MeetloB th» riocUtt* Biehaof* wbea irrltlBt' FANCY CARNATIONS AND ROSES "™!l«i.^^=„™;r- Timme's Timely Teachings. Aster Ailments. The subject of diseases in asters Is a well-trodden field of inquiry, as all prob- lems of vital importance shrouded in mystery and awaiting solution naturally must be. In response to questions from several subscribers, I will give what little 1 know, beginning with the discouraging .statement that neither the cause nor the L-ure of the aster yellows is known, but that stem rot came very near being found out. near enouglj to furnish proof tor conviction, but not enough to enable the jury to render a unanimous verdict. These two are the most destructive of the various diseases that befall asters. The ordinary everyday stem rot, which carries off the asters at any time in their progressive stages of growth, is bad, but easier to wrestle with than the mysteri- ous drv rot, and may be overcome by good culture and timely prevention. It is mainly caused by a wilting of the plants through a lack of water at their roots, directly followed by a full supply or overdose of water. If but little water were first gi\'en the plants, sufficient to make them straighten up. and more after that, the evil would have been forestalled, it being nothing else than the common act of damping off, peculiar to small ill treated seedlings. Nearly every one in a box of seedling asters, of which a few have perished or shown signs of damp- ing off. will eventually sooner or later succumb to stem rot, no matter how bright it looked when transplanted. The soil of this seed box. emptied and spread on a bench or in the field or again inter-- mixed with pottine soils, will cause the death of scores of plants, if these happen to be asters. The genuine dry rot is a different form of stem rot. It attacks and destrovs asters just before or while they are onening their flowers. The finest plants seem to be the favored subjects for its deadly work. Many are the remedies suggested, but none have proved effective so far. The most misleading and un- trustworthy of preventive measures, so often put forth as a sure means of ward- ing off this scourge, is the change of fields in aster culture — the advice not to raise asters where asters had been grown before. A friend of mine, out at La- grange, near Chicago, has for fourteen successive years grown asters on the same half acre of garden land, and every year his asters are considered of the best on the Chicago market. He hardly ever loses a dozen plants by either yellows or stem rot. while the asters on an en- tirely new piece of land which he had rented three years ago fell victims to these diseases to an alarming extent, rendering the venture a complete failure. I have grown asters on one and the same piece of ground for six years, losing but few by either stem rot or vellows and having suffered hardly any loss at all last season, which led me to think that stem rot and vellows were rapidly giving out and. probably all readv for a final exit. In this, it seems, I was mistaken, since complaints are quite numerous. The disease called "yellows" makes its anpearance in a field of asters a few weeks after they have been planted. The plants infected remain stunted, cease to grow and gradually assume a yellowish tint. In this state of utter inactivitv they remain until the end of the season, never so much as gaining an inch In growth, nor. on the other hand, losing perceptibly In vigor or vitality. Some of the plants will attain quite a size before they show the yellow color, sometimes coming into bloom and even ripening seeds. But the flowers of these plants are discolored, with a goodly number of petals showing a whitish yellow, some- times all on one side of the flower, the other half being the natural red or purple of the variety. The seeds on these flow- ers ripen fast, are numerous, plump and unusually heavy. I have never found space or time for further experimenta- tion with such seeds, but it would be most interesting to note the behavior of plants derived from them with that of well-bred a.sters. Asters grown and flowered under glass are entirely free of the vellows. although susceptible to stem rot there as well as outdoors. Pansies. Should any one of your cold frames be out of commission just now, put it to good use by making it a seed bed for pansies. It is a little too early to start the sowing for next season's earliest market plants, but it is the right time for taking the first steps toward the raising of a good set of pansies for next Winter's cutting. A thousand or more of good sized clumps, just ready to bloom, with a vigorous, bushy crown and a densely fibered ball of roots, brought into the house in September or October and given a cool side bench, rather somewhat away from than close to the glass, never fail to make good their promise of fairly large returns, larger probably than from anything else that could be grown on that bench from Fall to early Spring, when the pansies may be thrown out and the room, then so greatly needed, be uti- lized in other ways. An early trans- planting of the little seedlings and suffi- cient moisture for them at all times, overhead and underfoot, will soon make them such plants as spoken of above. Success with pansies at any time and for whatever purpose is only possible by the use of a very rich compost in their culture. LlUum Harrisil. The early arrivals of Bermuda lilies, if thoroughly ripened and again going into the soil as soon as received, are, in my opinion, less susceptible to disease and altogether cause less anxiety and worry in their culture than those coming late, or. rather, than those that have been kept dry and out of ground until late. At any rate, for early cutting, say from Novem- ber until January, the planting of the bulbs should take place as soon as we can lay our hands on them. As cut blooms for a local use, the two. three or four flowers from the smaller sized bulbs are more desirable than the heavier fiowered spikes from bulbs above the seven- inch size, while these latter, averaginfir about nine inches, prove more profitable when grown in large numbers for the wholesale market. Five-inch pots for the small and medium-sized bulbs and 6-inch pots for the larger sizes are to be used, and a soil made up of one part of old hotbed manure and three parts of good garden loam. Any good potting mix- ture, not containing any green manure, will do, but old and stale soil out of benches should not be taken. Good drain- age in the pots will prove the means of salvation for some of the lilies. If the tips of the bulbs just show above ground after they have been potted up, the work has been done right. Nothing at all is gained by giving the bulbs a small pot first and a shift into a larger one later on. They should be at once planted into the proper sized pots in which they are to bloom. A good place for the potted bulbs is a frame outdoors, where in long continued spells of heavy rain the sashes afford the needed protec- tion. After the planting is finished and a good watering down has taken place, a covering of some sort, a mulch of strawy manure or hay or of loose soil, a few inches in thickness, should be spread over the pots to keep these from drying out too fast and to lessen the labor of watei- ing; a uniform moisture, so conducive to root formation, may thus be easily main- tained. This top mulch, however, should be removed when the first crowns of leaves make their appearance above the ground. It is useless to expect any given number of bulbs — even if raised together in the same field In Bermuda and underg^olng: a cAi^.0^ EUGENE BERNHEIMER Carnations, American Beauty Roses FOR PROMPT I>EI,IVERT 11 South 16th Street, PHILADELPHIA MentlOD the riorlBf Bxcbange wheo writing. REED ^ KELLER 122 W. 26th STREET NEW YORK ImporterB and p| ^DlfiTtt' CIIDDI ICA Oalax Leaves and Uanufacturers of ^■■\^lmlOI^ 0«/r^r^blB9 Decorative Greenery New York Agents for Caldwell's, Monroe, Ala. , Parlor Brand Smllax. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. » CRANTON TLORI^T LPPLY COMPANY 201 North Seventh Ave SCRANTON, PA. Importers and Manutacturere of All FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, RIBBONS AND CHIFFONS Seud for Ctitalogue kleutlon tbe FlorUtB^ Excbftoge when writing. E. X. BEAVEN Wholesale Dealer In SODiliiiiD ra Smiiai And FloristH' Hardy Decorative Supplies EVERGREEN, ALA. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. JAPANESE MOSS Packed in paper cartons. " Moss and nothing oat Moss"; no sticks or dirt. Less than half the * rice of German Moss. L. WBRTHEIAIBER & CO., Ei^oreign & Domestio Speoialtles, 39 Barclay St., New York. Mention The Florlats' Exchange wbPD writing. National Florists' Board of Trade N£W MANAOBMENT. TeL Gall, 6S6 John. HA&BIB H. Hayden (Late Managerot the Nepera Chemical Company), President EDWABD MoK. WHITING, Vlce-Pree.andOounsel John E. Walkeb. Secretary and Treasurer Do PINE STi| (BoomBeii-6ii)ili ■■ 6ITT Mention The Florlets' Eichange when writing. USE KRICK'S FLORISTS' Immortelle Letters, Inscriptions, &c. Highest Awards Wherever Exhibited These Letters and Designs are made of the beet Immor- telles, wired OD wooden frames, having holes drilled In them to Insert tooth-picks by which they are fastened In the deBlgn. Give them a trial. Too will find these Letters to be supe- rior to any in the market. ll^'lncfa Letters and Figures perlOO, $2.&o 2-lnch Letters and Flgnres " 2.&o 2!<-lnch Letters ■• 3.0o Add 10c. per 100 on 2and Z^ln. Letters If by mali W. C.KR!CK,o,'l^Vl°ve.Brooklyn, N.Y. MenMnn the Florlnf ' Etcbange when writing. SMITH'S CHRYSANTHEMUM MANUAL A Book That Every Grower Should Possess PRICE 25 CENTS A.T. DELAMAREPT6. ANDPUB.CO.Ltd. 9-» Duane Street, NEW YORK MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE WM. DILQER, Manager FANCY FERNS, $1.00 per 1000. Discount on regular shipments. 38-40 Miami Ave., Detroit, Micli. U^ntloD the FloriPtii' Bxcbang wheo writing. SYRACUSE RED POTS '*As the twig is bent the tree is inclined" Our ambition is all toward mahing the best pot— not the cheapest. Syracuse Red Pots Made right- Sold right - Shipped right. Syracuse Pottery Co. Syracuse, N. Y. Mention The Flnrists' Exchange when writing. All NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN and FLORISTS wishing to do business witii Europe siiould send for the "Horticultural Advertiser" ^Ua fs THE British Trade Paper, beUig read weekly by all Horticultural traaeis. It is also taken by over looo of the best Continental houses. Annual eabscriptions to cover cost of EListace. 76 cents. Money orders payable at owdbam, Notts, Address EDITORS OF THE "H. A." "Chllwel! Nurseries, Lowdham, Notts European Agents for THE AMERICAN CARNATION UentloB The Florlets* Bxctaence when writing. 98 The Plorists' Exchange The Whilldin Pottery Co. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Our output of Flower Pots is larger than any concern in the World Our Stock is always Large and Complete Main Office and Factory, 713 WHARTON STREET, PHILADELPHIA Warehouses: JERSEY CITY. N. J. LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. Mention The t'lurlsia' Ricbn STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed In small crates, easy to handle. Price per crate 1600 2H " 6.25 lEOO Hii " 6.00 1000 8 6.00 800 S« " 6.S0 BOO 4 4.60 820 6 4.61 144 « 8.16 *M Price per crate 120 7 in, pots in crate, $4.20 60 8 " *' 8.00 HAND MADE. 48 9in.potBlncrate,$8.60 48 10 •• " 4.8n 24 11 24 12 '• 12 14 6 16 " " 4,50 Seed pans, same price as pots. Rend for price list of Cylinders for Cut Flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn Vases, etc. Ten per cent, off for cash with order. HILFIN6ER BROS., Pottery, Fort Edward, N.Y. AuEa8tRolkcrA8ons,AgtB.Sl Barclay St., M.T.OItr HARDV GUT FERNS Fancy or Dagrg^eri 60c. per lOuO. SPHAGNUM MOSS, 60c. per bbl. LAUREL KOFING. well put together, $4.C0 per 100 yards. All orders by mall, dis- patch or telephone promptly attended to. THOMAS COLLINS, Hinsdale, mass. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. ^'Absolutely Sate and Reliable. Ask your Friends." Dry Rot and Fungus are alike defied by the Red Gulf Cypress of which we build our Tanks. W. E. CALDWELL GO. LOUISVILLE, KY. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing- TOBACCO STRONG HAVANA DUST 25 lb. 7fc I 100lb.S2.00 50 1b. $l.2s|500lb. 9.00 StumppS, Walter Co. V.60 BARCLAY ST., N.Y. > PULVERIZED SHEEP MANURE FINE PULVERIZED AND FREE FROM DIRT OR WEEDS Per 100 lbs JI.7S " SOO ■• SM> " 1000 " ;:........ 15 00 " 2000 •• 25.00 STUMPP ft WALTER CO. so Barclay St., N.Y. ||»Dt1oD the Viorlati' Ixehanr* wh^n wHtlns- ment direct from the swamp; &-barrel bale. $1.25; 3 bales, S3. 26 ; 5 bales, $5.00. Packing moss, 10 bales, $7.50. Cash with order. U. R. AKE:R.8, Cliatswortti, 91. J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. SOUTHERN SMILAX Choice stocK, fall weight, &0-lb. case, f 7.00; 25-lb. caae $3.76. GALAX— BrllllaDt bronze or green, selected, Sl.CO per 1000; J3.76 per 5000. I.EUCOTH 3l8t Ward, PIttSDUrg, rtt MentitiD tbe Florlsta' Bxcbuif* when wrltlBg. ASTIC^ I USE IT MOW. F.O.PIERGECO. 170 FnltoA St., ^ NEW YORK Mention The Florlsfr' Bxehange when writing. The Standard Ventilating Machinery Tlie original maobine witb self- oiling 'jups ; the most powerful, leaat complicated, very com- pact, with ease of operation. The New Duplex Gutter. over sis miles in iise and highly recommended : the onLv arip proof ^tterin the market. The standard Re tarn Bt«ain Trap has no equal for eimphcity or its workings. Catalogue free. L HIPPARD, Youngstown, 0. |i GRElKHOtlSES ^ I! m^ip;lfurnjis !!me' 1 1 Th Ej V^TS^SA rr\5 ly m b ef- (b.,I I ' nIrons ET. B 0 ston^m/ss. ' ' GULF CYPRESS GREENHOUSE MATERIAL Hot Bed Sash Greenhouse QIass Twin Section Boilers PIPE, FITTINGS and VENTILA- TING APPARATUS We Furnish Everything for the Erection of Greenhoosts CATALOGUE AND PRICKS ON APPLICATION S. JACOBS & SONS, ^YJ'sV^, '^^l. Brooklyn, N.Y. U^nMon Th* norl«t«' Brrhant^ when writlntr. Century Sprayer. t barrel sprayer made. Capacity and a*iapt- ability to suit all rcquireraent.s. These are features: lis valves are bronze balls. Cylinder and plung- er are brass. Indesfrucllble packing crimps. Large air chamber. Agitator thai agi> tales. Its low PRICE PL EASES We make twenty Btylea sprayers. Kvery need sperialiymet with Hand, Bucket, Knapsack, Pow- er Sprayers, ^^praviiii; , ratal. . g Iree. Booklet nn Insects and plants and fruit djsea£e3 lOc THE OEMING CO., Salem. 0. Utnion ^ Iluibtll, ^ttttmAijf Chicago, JiL .Mention Ihe Florists' Exchange when writlog- COSTS L£SS and does better work. Send for Descriptive Price List J. D. CARMODY EVANSVBLLE, IND. Mention the FlorlntB* Birchang when wrltlll^- EUREKA GREENHOUSES ^^"'altlXst^'' Greenhouse Material, Composition Posts DILLON GREENHOUSE MFG. GO., Bloomsburg, Pa. GEO. M. GARLAND Iron Cutters and Posts Patented December 27th, X898. 8end for Gataloifue. Garland's Gatters will keep mow and ice off yotir glass and prevent breakage. A sample of this gutter ts on exhibition at the Chicago flower Growers' Market. Mention Thp Florlat^' Bichapge when writing. • ■rinf" hJx<>nHiiKf HEATING HEATING Let me furnish facts why you should give me your Heating Work. I have convinced others. Why not you ? ■wrrlte for Prices on HEJlXING SUPPLIES of All Kinds Sastern Agent Purman and Eroesohell Boilers WM. H. LUTTON «^|We.00 per I'A SWAINSONA ALBA, BtrODg. 3 In. pote, 75c. per doz.. $5.00 per IfO. C(f|oei K 11th & Jefferson StB., • BIOBUBi PHILADELPHIA. PA Mi-ntlon The Florlats' Excbnnee when writing. HOTHOUSE GLASS and GREENHOUSE PUHY a Specialty. C. S. WEBER & CO. lO Desbrosses St., New York Boilers made of tAe best of material, shell firebox "heets and heads of steel, water space all aronii-' (front. Bides and back). "Write for information. ^ THE GREENHOUSE CO. Horticultural Architects and Builders KEARNEY AVE., JERSEY CITY, N. J. We manufacture and erect Iron Frame Greenhouses for every purpose, for private and commercial use. We also manufacture and supply every Greenhouse Structural Requisite, such as Cypress Sash Bar Material, Ventilation Machinery, Hot Bed Sash and Frames, Fittings, Valves and Boilers for Green- house Heating. SKETCHES AND ESTIMATES FURNISHED For Complete Structures or for Material Ready to Erect. "W^RIXE rS TO-OA.Y. IdentlOD the Florists' ExcbaDg.. when writing. GROWERS YOr want to have the reputation for PERFECT RLOOmS. YOU want year TRADE TO INCREASE and your REPUTATION to spread. You can secure aU this by using NICOTICIDE in your houses, either as a fumigant or spray. It will clean out the pests, no doubt of that, and the experience of users throug^h many years shows it is SAFE. The cost per can Is not so low as some other preparations, but the WORK DONE Is so great— THAT'S THK POINT I Send along your addresH and we will see if we cannot mak«) you one of our customers. The name of OUR preparation is NICOTICIDE. THE MAXWELL MF6. CO., Department P., LOUISVILLE, KY. BURJVHAM HITCHINGS PIERSON CO. New York OfHce— BROADWAY & 26th STREET Succeesors to Lord & Burnham Co., Hltchlnga & Co. and the Plerson-Setton Co. WE MANUFACTURE EVERY TVPE OF GREENHOUSE RED GULF CYPRESS GREENHOUSES. FLAT IRON FRAME RAFTER GREENHOUSES. PATENT IRON "U" BAR FRAME GREENHOUSES. For both private and commercial purposes. WE ALSO MAKUFACTCRE Hotbed Sash and Frames, Self-locking Vent-Opening Apparatas, Wood and Iron Frame Benches and Tables, Special Hand-made GreenhouBe Putty. "Write to-day for prices. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Specify The Boiler you want and we will give you a very low figure on the entire apparatus erected or on material only with plans, JOHNSTON HEATING CO. TJiTrl^^i^ New York Mention Tbe Florists' Eicbaoge when writing. H. BAYERSDORFER & GO. Fiorl$i$' supplies M""'T"* Novelties Va"S.'oV 50 to 56 North Fourth Street. PHILADELPHIA Mention The Florists' E^chanfre when writing. MODseMal A Bot Bed SasH of Louisiana Cypress and Washington Red Cedar FACILITIES INCREASED ^^^^^^ OUB PRICES RIGHT OUR ORADE INVARIABLY THE BEST Write for Oatalogue and Estimate, when flgurlng on your new nouaes. DIETSCH CO., 615 to 621 Sheffleld Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. ._^ Heattoi tlie Ftortats' BKcbangi wboi wrtuas. FOR HOT WATER AND STEAM. Boilers that respond quickly and are unequaled for their eflQclency, simplicity of con- struction and economy of fuel. Greenhouse Pipe and Fittings Qenuine Wrought Iron Pipe (not 8teel) 2 In., lO^c. per foot. Horticultural building of every description. JOHN A. SCOLLAY 72-74 Myrtle Ave., Borough of Brooklyn NEW YORK CITY. Established ta Tears A. HERRMANN i Manufacturer of flora] lyjetaj DcSignS mPORTER AND DIALfR IN rLORIMV SUPPLIES FACTORY: 709 FIRST AVENUE, "!,*:s^^^^?'E^s*'"' NEW YORK OFFICE AND WAREROOMS : 404, 406, 408. 410, 412 East 34th SL WRITE FOR NEW CATALOGUE »fwT^ WT^'i^Tr' WTT- WT*- *r*r WTT w-WTtfT'T^ri^rr^Ttf'WT*^ Mention tbe norUts' Bxcliiive wbtn wtltliif. suppuEAnervT with this issue We are a ttratght ahoot and aim to grotc into a vigoroug plant A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL Vol. XX. No. 5 NEW YORK AND CHICAGO, JULY 29, t905 One DoUaf Pet Year HYDRANGEAS For Summer Blooming. We have a magnificent lot of Hydrangea Otaksa grown especially for JULY AND AUGUST FLOWERING. The plants are just coming into bloom, just beginning to show color, and will be in perfection during July and August, when they are in great demand at watering places and other summer resorts. There is nothing showier or more satisfac- tory for lawn decoration. We make a specialty of them, and find an increasing demand for them from year to year. They can be shipped anywhere safely by freight. Lar^e plants in tubs, $3.00 each; Very large specimens, in half barrels, $7.50 each. F.R.PIERSOIIC0.,Iarntin-ii-WNi,I.I. flpagus FlupDS jiaoDS CUT STRINGS, gQ CTS. EACH. W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass. BULBS OF White Roman Hyacinths Paper White Narcissus Lilium Harrisii Freesia Refracta Alba are now all ready for delivery. We also have Japan-Grown LILIUM LONfllFLORUin in cold storage as sound as when received last year. Prices and other particulars on application. CLUCAS & BODDINfiTON CO. -'/WTb^b^ N.Y.CITY "palisade (NURSERIES, SPARKILL, N. Y. Imtiorters. Exporters and Orowers of SEEDS, BtLBS and PLANTS Peony and Carnation 8|)eciali»t» Large Tree Moving Land»ca|)e Deveiol^ment COTTAGE GARDENS CO. Queens, L,. I., IV.Y. HentloB Hie Florlita* Bxebanra when writing* CONTENTS AND INDEX TO ADVERTISERS. PACE I07 »02 The Plori-sts' Exchange DOQ DAYS Keady for delivery. Strong, plump and healthy White CALLA ROOTS Extra large, 2 to 2y, dia., $1.50 doz., $11.00 100 _ ^s=- Large, IJ^ to 2 in. dia. 1.00 " 7.00 " — =^ ^^^_ Medium, Vi to ly, in. dia. .75 " 4.00 " -^^ St. David's Island Harrisli 5 to 7 in. , original cases 7 to 9 in., " " 9 to II in True Type af Harrisil and Free from Longiflorum 400 $4.00; 1000, $33.00 200 7.50; 1000, 70.00 100 16.00. 100 lb. $7.00; 10 lb. 75c. Fresh Virgin Mushroom Spawn JAPAN CANES original Bundles of 2000, size 5 to 6 ft., $7.00 WIVI. ELLIOTT t( SONS, New York Mention The Florlatt' Exchange wten writing. BULBS for FORGINB Liliam Harrlsil, I^ilium Longifloram, TThite Roman Hyacinths, Paper ^Thlte Narcissns. Orders booked now for early delivery. WEEBER & DON, lr/Me«rr^ISS 114 Ohsmbera Street, SWW ¥OBK /^\>VARD'S WV Bulbs & Plants HORstsTor RALPH M. WARD & CO. BR.ND 12 W. Broadway, NEW YORK Mention The PlorlBts' Eichange when writlne. Mention The Florists* Exchnnee when wrltln;;. SP.^K^I OF GLADIOLI of the Highest Quaiity. AU colors and combinations of shades imaginable. One Hundred Acres from which to select. Write for prices. IRTHUR COWEE, Gladiolus Specialist. Meadowvale Farm. Berlin, New York _^ iCentlon the Florlsta' Bichange when wrttlnff. r CjdlLJDliiluffisjritfel SWEET PEAS For THANKSGIVING and CHRISTMAS sow NOW CHRISTMAS (True) I CHRISTMAS WHITE (True) Earliest pink Sweet Pea in cul- The earliest white in cultivation, a tivation, per oz., 15c. ; per lb., companion to Christmas, per oz., 60c. I 20c. ; per lb., 75c. CUT-AND-COME-AOAIN. (Princess Alice.) Pot- grown seed, per oz., $6.00 ; p*r >i oz., $2.00 ; per pkt. , 25c. 1 STOCKS ANTIRRHINUM (SNAPDRAGON) Qlant Coral, red " Daybreak, pink " Brilliant, scarlet, yellow and white. " Crescia, dark scarlet " " white " " yellow Dwarf Queen of the North, white Trade Pkt. Oz. $0.20 $0.60 .15 .60 "GHALLENGF" PAN^Y ^ ""'""t^'o «' ^■^^ choicest WIIMI.l.«ill||b rMHai strains of seed from five of the Leading Pansy Specialists of the world. All flowers are of Immense Size, good substance, and in an infinite variety of colors and markings. V2 trade pkt., 60c.; trade fk\., $1.00; v^ oz., $2.00; oz., $5.00. "MAJESTY" MIGNONETTE The finest of all fancy MignonettPS for indoor winter flowering. It is a vast Improvement over New York Market and Allen's Defiance, and is saved from selected spikes of flower, only, under glass. Half Trade pkt., 1000 seeds, 60c. ; 2000 seeds, $1.00. KENTIA SEED (new crop) KENTIA BELMOREANA $4.00 per 1000 ; $17.50 per 5000 KENTIA FORSTERI ANA 4.00 per 1000; 17.60 per 5000 Fall Bulb Catalogue Now Ready. ARTniJR T. BODDINGTON Seedsmart ^,342 West 14th St., New York > Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. I PURE CULTURE Mushroom Spawn Per iO lbs., $1.20; [per 100 lbs., $10.00 Allen's Defiance Mignonette (Greenhouse Grown) Per pkt., 1000 Seeds. $1.00; per 2000 seeds, $1.50 STUMPP & WALTER CO., 50 Barclay Street, NEW YORK Branch Store, 404 East 34tli Street, New York WenrioD the riorlBti' Rxchange wbeo writing. CALLA BULBS IN BOXES, WAITING YOUB ORDER 25 Cases, 3 Inches in diameter, 350 in case for $17 50 40 Cases, 2>2 inches in diameter, 350 in case for 15 00 63 Cases, 3 inches in diameter, 360 in case for 11 00 30 Cases, 1>^ inches in diameter, 360 in case for 8 00 ELLIOTT'S LITTLE OEM CALLA, dormant bulbs, 91.30 per 100; 910 per 1000 Freight prepaid at above prices. Cash. A. MITTING, ke'^n^^Tn'It Santa Cruz, Gal. licDtlon the Flortita* Kxchanga wbeo writing. LILIUM HARRISII Indispensable for Early Forcing We secure our entire supply of these bulbs from one concern, who for the past few years have been working up a stock of what we consider to be the old original Llllum Harrisli. PRICES: Per 100 5 to 7 inch $4.'25 6 to 7 " 4.75 7 to 9 " 8.50 9 to 11 " 18.00 FREESIAS and Per 1000 $37.50 42.50 75.00 160.00 FRENCH BULBS LILIU HARRISII [Best Grown in Bermuda. From our own grower. Good Stock — Iiimited. Order early. Our Bepresentative now on the ground superintending grading, packing, etc. LILIUM HARRISII (Doeli Type) This variety is a selection from the ordinary Harrisli, and Is considered to be the healthiest type of Lily grown in Bermuda. Our grower has a very select stock, and we recommend It especially to those who have hard luck with Harrisli in recent years. Will not force quite as early as Harrisli. PRICES: Per 100 Per 1000 6 to 7 Inch $4.00 $33.00 7 to 9 " 8.00 70.00 9 to 11 " 16.00 140.00 ARRIVINQ. ORDER NOW PANSY "The Best in America" NEW CROP SEED NOW Tr. pkt. Vaughan's International Mixture $0.50 Qiant " 25 " " separate colors 10 M I G N O N E TT E— Qiant Machet loao' Vaughan's Special New York JVlarket 60 " " "Asmus," 50 STOCK— Princess Alice White Perfection 25 ;, Vaughan's "Qiant Branching" " " (New) .50 Beauty ol Nice, pink 25 " [Queen Alexandra, rosy-Ulac " .25 READY Vs oz. >^ oz. $1.50 $5.00 .60 2.00 See Price List. - K oz. >i oz. $0.15 $0.26 1.00 4.00 1.00 4.00 .40 1.25 Try this. "J" VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE 84^RandoIpb St.. CHICAGO Greenhouses— Western Springs, III Uentlon The Flortats' Exchange when writing. 14 Barclay St., NEW YORK July 29, ]!)0B The Plorists' Exchange 103 NEW CROP Flower Seeds FOR AUGUST SOWING We deelre to call Hpecial attention to our superior strains of Ciiierai-la, Calreolarla, Cycla- iiuii and Primula Seeil, wbiuh are procured fntm leading KngUsh Speciallbta. CINKRABIA— Enelieh Prize Olact Flowering, mixed, unBiirpassed, packet, 26c.; M trade pkt., 60..: trade pkt., Sl.OO. CALCEOLARIA— KngllBh Prlie Giant Flower- ing, mixed, 600 seeds, 26c.; ^ trade pkt., 50c.; trade pkt., M.OO. | CVCLAMEN PEKSICrM OIOANTEUM- : English Prize Giant Flowering, mixed, 50 seeds, 36c.; 100 seeds, 60c.; 1000 seeds, »6. 00. IIOIIBLE DAISY (ISellls Pcrcnnls)— Large tr. pkt., 1,500 seeds Oz. GiantSnowball, pure white $0.30 $2.60 Longfellow. Giant pink 30 8.60 Giant Choice Mixed 26 2.26 See our Pansy Offer in MTOSOTIS (Forget-me-not)— Largo tr. pkt. Victoria, dwarf sky-blue. finest for potB.$0.20 I'aluBtrlB (true Forget-iue-not), beauti- ful bine 26 DlBsltlllora, early, large-flowering blue, of compact habit 30 MIGNONETTE-Machet, deep red 10 Golden Machct 10 Oz. S'J.76 Defiance, large fragrant spikes 10 PRI MUX, A (ChinesePrlmroBe)— English Prize Fringed, mixed, per 100 seeds, 2&C.; 600 seeds. $1.00; lOOO seeds, $1.76. Obconica Grandillora, mixed 30 Stellata iStar Primula), mixed 60 Forbesi (Baby Prim rose), lilac 40 last Tveek's Szchange 1.60 .10 .26 .40 JOHNSON & STOKES. 217-219 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. UeDtloD The Florists' Exchange when writing. PANSY SEED Brown's Extra Select Superb Giant Prize Pansies. Awarded Silver Medal St. Louis Exposition, 1904. My own growing; new 1905 crop ready. PRICBS Mixed Seed, 3000 seeds, 51.00; Vi-oz., tl.BO; iA-oz..$2.50; 1-oz., 85.00; %-Ib., $11.00; Vs-lb., «25.00; 1-Ib., $50.00. Plants ready September 1st. Cash with order. PETER BROWIN Lancaster, Pa. M.'ution TIiP Florists* FtclialiKe when writing. PANSY New Crop Holmes' Mammoth Exhibition Strain. Positively Uiisnritassed in Size and Marking:!). New Crop Seed in any quantity. Special Price for trial pac^aiie (iOOO seeds), 75c. Trade packet (2000 Beede). 51.25. Write for Special Wholesale Prices on larger quantltleB. SatiHt'action Guaranteed or money re- funded. Send your list of Fall Bulbs for Special quotations. HOLMES SEED CO. Harris burg. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. Look Up Our Adver- tisement of the 22d Will pay you. Also send for our NEW FALL LIST H. H. BERGER & CO.. *' nVw'york'' Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. GlDeiaiia Braoilifloia Trade Pkt. Medium Tall, Prize varieties mixed $0.50 Dwarf, Prize varieties mixed 50 PANSY SUPERB MIXED % OZ. 60 cts., ?^ oz. $1.15, oz. $1.60. Choice Large Flowering Mixed, oz. $1.26. W. C. BECKERT Allegheny, Pa. FISCHER'S f^A^,1 PURITY The three larger sized bulbs which I offered are now all sold out. I offer now a smaller size, all strong flowering bulbs, which will give entire satisfaction, $3.00 per lOO; $20.00 per 1000. 600 at 1000 rate. DiBcount on 5,000 lots. No orders taken after September 1, as at that time what Is not sold will be planted. Gash with order, please. Gash orders sent free, by mall. R.FISCHER Great Neck L. I., N.Y. Mention The Florists' Bxchange when writing. ALL THE WORLD IS INTERESTED IN X« X o WE ARE SPECIALLY INTERESTED IN QUADIOUUS "AMERICA 99 YOU OUOHT TO BE. A^rite us for full particulars JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, - - - Floral Park, N. Y. Mentlun The Florists' E^xchaoge when writing. LILIES mwoii The Finest Stock Ever Received, Now Ready for Delivery Per lOOO Per 100 LILIL^ n/iRRISII, 6-7 $40.00 $4.50 " " 7-9 * 80.00 8.50 LILILM L0NGirL0RIJI»1 ^LLTIFLORtl^. 7-9 55.00 COO " " " 9-11.115.00 15.00 Write for Special Prices on Large Quantities. Also for prices on all other Bulbs, Plants and Koots F. w. O. SCHMITZ, Prince Bay. IN. v. BURPEE'S SEEDS PHILADELPHIA Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. Mention The FIorlatB' RxchanKe when writing. BABY RAMBLERS Baby Ramblers and other Boses from a-lnch pots. Bargains lor Spring delivery. The Elizabeth Nursery Co. ELIZABETH. N. J. Mention The FlorlBts' Exchange when writing. MICHELL'S EASTER LILIES ^F=^cz;i>v.i — ^ F=R yAv rvj c=> lUlctaell's Special Brand has the reputation or being a superior article, grown under our personal supervision, and It will pay you to grow them. This IB not the usual grade or stock Imported rrom BltRnllTDA. Pbioes : Per 100 Per lOOO Per 100 Periooo Per 100 Per 1000 6s7slzo....t4.60 $4250 7x9 size.... $8.76 $82.50 9lll size... $18.60 $180.00 WHITE CALLAS Per doz. Mammoth size $1.40 Selected '■ 1.20 First size 86 Second size 60 Per lOO Per 1000 $10.00 $96.00 8.60 80.00 6.00 e.'i.OO 4.76 46 00 FREESIAS Pl8her*8 Parity (PCe-w). A grand Snowy White, giant size flowers, with long, wiry stems. A grand cut flower. PRICKS ; 60c. per doz. ; $3.26 per lOO; $30.00 per lOOO. For S1»ECIAL PRICES on BULBS In QUANTITIES write UB what you want. We are headquarters for Bulbs, and can quote you close figures. SEND FOR NEW BULB LI.ST, ETC., JUST OUT HENRY F. MICHELL CO. \xzi Phiiadiiphirpa. Mention The Florists' E:xcbaDge when writing. ^ XXX PANSY SEED Finest German Mixed. Per oz.. $3.00 ; H oz., 80c. Woodbnry's8pecial Mixture, oz.> Sl.OO ; H OZ., $1.00. Other varieties, trade packetst 50c. each. List free. DAVID B WOODBURY. South Paris. Maine Pansy Specialist Mentjnp The Flurlsts' Exchange when writing. ROEMER'S ^^^^ PANSIES The finest strain of PanBiee in the World Introducer andGrower of all the leading Novelties Highest Award. International Exhibition. Dus- seldorf, 1904. Catalogue free on application. FRED. ROEMER, Seed Grower QU^OLINBURQ, GERMANY. Ifentlon The Florlsta' Bzchange when wrlttaf. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. CYCLAMEN Olants. Mixed, 2Va In., $4.00 per 100. XXX SEEDS PRIMROSE "«c5rN°E^P Finest grown, mlsed, 500 seeds, $1.00 : '2 pkt,, 50c. Ai>uv naiow Finest Olante, mixed, 1000 BIANT DAIST seeds, 26c. ^%l|k|e^ADIA Finest large-flower- WinEKAKIA Ing dwarf, in best mixture, lOOO seeds, 50c. D«K|oV GIANT. The finest large- VAIvO I flowering varieties, critically selected, 6000 seeds, $1.00; half pkt.. 60c. jj^500 seeds of "Giant Mme. Perrett" added to every $1.00 pkt. of Giant Pansy Seed. CASH. Extra count of seeds In all packets. JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa. The Home of Primroses Mentinn The FlnrlRts* Exchange when writing. Fall Bulbs BEST QUALITY LOW PRICES Send us a list of the varie- ties wanted, stating quantity of each, and let us quote. JAMES VICE'S SONS ROCHESTER, N. V. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. PANSY SEED THB JBNNIXG8 SXRAIIN of finest Amerlcan-gr'iwn Pansy Seed (New Orop) now ready. Large flowering, finest colors in great variety, none better, by mall, packet of 3000 seeds, $1.00; 1 oz.. $6.00; 3 ozs., $12.00. Plants in September. Cash with order, E. B. JENNINGS, '"'I'hi^''^ Sflutliport, Conn. Orower of the Finest Pansies. UeDtlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. Lili| of the Valley Finest Pips: Berlin variety for early forcing. Hamburg variety for late forcing and retarding. We make a specialty of the above. Give us a trial. Order early. Write for particulars to ETZOLD Sl CO., Hamburg. German Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. nmiVS PANSY SEED This strain of seed gave excellent satisfac- tion last year. Give it a trial ; it will please you. 1 oz., $4.00; Y^ oz., $2.50; trade pkt. {3000 seeds), $1.00; y^ pkt.,30c. Get our prices on Fall bulbs. HUBERT & CO. N. Lepage, Rep. Mt. Vernon, N.Y. Mentloo the Florlsta' Bzchaoge when wrttlng We are now booking orders for LILIUM HARRISII LILIUM LONGIFLORUM ROMAN HYACINTHS PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS, &c. Wholesale Price List Now Ready. CYCAS BEVOLUTA, »8.00 per 100 lb B. COLD STOKAGE VALLEY PIPS, In cases of 3,000, at $10.00 per 1000. J. M. THORBURN & CO. 36 Cortiandt St. New York Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. 104 The Plorist-s' Hxchange DWKRF BOX 3 to 5 In., $25.00 per 1000; 2 to 4 inches, $20.00 per 1000. Ctf^A^^Sw^^z-k** CwT^<«^v>««y-k^»a^ III fine assortment. Call and j^pecimen evergreens see them. HIRAM T. JONES, Union County Nursurles ELIZABETH, N.J. Mention tbe Flori,t«' Bxchanfre when wrlttnr. WAIMTED Growers of HERBACEOUS PERENNIAL PLANTS, '■ '"•" ■ *■ 1^ • especially Peonies. Phlox and Iris, are invited to corre- spond with us, stating what varieties can be furnished and prices in quantity. THE BAV STATB NURSERIES, IVortli Abington, Mass Mention Tbe FlorlBte' Eichapge when writing. Seed Tnatie Repori. AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION W. H. Grenell, Pierrepont Manor, N. T., president; L. L. May, St. Paul, Minn., first vice-president; G. B. McVay, Birmingham, Ala., second vice-president; C. E. Kendel, Cleve- land, O., secretary and treasurer. President W. H. Grenell writes, July 19, 1905: "Crop conditions of peas and beans in central and eastern Michigan are yery poor. Continuous rains since July 1 have made it impossible to harvest early varieties of peas, con- sequently they have sprouted and be- come smothered with weeds and are a total loss. Beans were planted very late and are now turning yellow to some extent. Hay is badly damoged and some of it is worthless. Oats are lodged and wheat sprouting In the head. General conditions are very discouraging for farmers." PEORIA, ILL,.— Prank Rue has pur- chased the Murray seed store on South Adams street. Mr. Rue has been man- aging the store for two years, coming here from New York City. NEW ULM. MINN.— The Minnesota Seed Company has been incorporated; capital {50,000; incorporators, Fred Meier, Sleepy Eye; J. L. Schoch, Fer- dinand Grone, Jacob Klossner, Jr., Conrad H. Dirks, New Uim, Minn. NEWPORT, R. I— Lately we have been having an unusual number of most dense fogs, mornings and nights, and it Is reported that consequently many fields of potatoes have blighted. This is very unfortunate as the potato crop here had been doing very well, indeed, and a good crop was looked for. There is a question now as to what the final results will be. The harvesting will be late this year, ow- ing to the cold Spring. As a general thing potato shipments to New York and Boston begin the week after July fourth, but as yet not many potatoes have been brought in, and no buyers from the large cities have yet ap- peared. F. W. SAN FRANCISCO.— Among other crops that have suffered from the pre- vailing heat in this section is that of the sugar beet. Many of the plants were Just beginning to sprout from the ground, some of them being about two inches high, and these have been literally burned up, and it is not be- lieved there Is enough moisture in the ground for the young plants to re- cover. ALVIN. The work of locating Luther Bur- bank's thornless cactus and establish- ing the plant in the State as a forage for stock will be undertaken by the United States Agricultural Depart- ment. David Griffiths, assistant agros- tologist from the Range Investigation Bureau of the Department of Plant In- dustry, has arrived at the University of California to confer with the Agricul- tural Department about the work. He has Instructions to begin the work of locating the smooth cactus plant and will begin experiments immediately. Several places suitable for the project are already under consideration. The most notable of 'these are Yuma, Mec- ca, Santa Monica and Chico. A SEED SUIT IN ENGLAND.— A case of some Importance to the English .seed trade, still sub Judlce. Is reported In our contemporary, the Horticultural Advertiser. A farmer is suing a firm of seedsmen for damages for breach of contract, ft being alleged that a bastard kale seed had been supplied in place of Best of All purple-top Swede. For the plaintiffs it was stated that two pieces of land, seven acres and fif- teen acres, were drilled; that the crop, instead of making roots, developed up- ward, making plants about two feet high, with practically no bulb; also that a smaller piece, sowed by his son, pro- duced similar results. The usual "non- warranty" clause was pleaded, but the Judge stated that even under It there was an obligation to supply some sort of "Swede," not canary or other seed. Samples of the produce were shown, and various witnesses deposed that they could not have come from turnip seed, and that the plant was quite un- known to them. For the defence It was pleaded that the seed was perfectly good and true, but that for some unknown cause it had reverted, sported to some ancient type. The grower of the seed stated he had sold 685 bushels of it and had received no other complaints; also that he had remarked numerous similar In- stances of "atavism" Cthrowing back), but only Isolated cases, never to the same extent. One witness said that he inspected the growing crop; that a small proportion were undoubted Swedes; the others were "sports," hav- ing the flesh of a turnip, and being quite distinct from "kale." Several other witnesses gave similar evidence, stating that the plants were not kale, but sports, of which they had seen in- stances previously, but never to the same extent. One party stated that 61 per cent, were sports, and 39 Swedes, small but true. The Judge reserved his Judgment un- til he had had further time to go through the evidence. Commenting on the case, our English contemporary remarks as under; "We ask ourselves, is it to be wondered at if Swedes, turnips, etc., run off or revert to type? For many yo.Trs now they have been treated as annuals Instead of biennials, and the result from this prac- tice must be detrimental to the stocks In question. "For two generations our firm sold to farmers Swede, turnip and mangold seed grown entirely from selected and trans- planted bulbs, with the result that such a thing as a runner in a Swede field was scarcely heard of, and a sovereign for ev. ery mangold runner over one to the acre has often been offered, but never claimed. Of course, seed grown in this way com- manded a fair price, and when times be- gan to be bad with the agriculturist the cheaper seeds offered by other growers were more in demand and we retired from the business. "Swedes and turnips grown round the headland of a field, sown in August and transplanted like cabbage plants, do not lend themselves to selection; indeed, ex- cept by the color of the flowers next Spring, it is often almost Impossible to tell one from the other, and it is not sur- prising to find that under such treatment they deteriorate in every way. Mangolds grown from bulbs about the size of pigeon eggs may possibly be sufficiently develop- ed to distinguish between a red and yellow one, but anything more than this is out of the question, and we would like to know if any firm would to-day be pre- pared to make the offer of a sovereign for every second runner to the acre? We have seen a good many pieces which would require a good banking account to back up such an offer. "From the farmer's side the purchasing of such cheap seeds is suicidal; they sow from one and one-half to three pounds per acre of Swede seed and effect a saving of sixnencc to one shilling and sixpence per .Tcre. with a loss in the crop of a sum which is often of serious proportions, and we cannot think that in the long run the seed gl-ower has benefited. Of course, the best firms grow their stock seed with gieat care, and are careful to only grow their seed tor sale once on the annual plan, but others are not so careful, and we have known seed which was grown FIELD-GROWN ROSES Headquarters For Clematis, Peonies, Fruit Trees, Smail Trees, etc. WRITE FOR PRICES. W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, GENEVA, N. Y. Mention Tbe Florlsta' Exchange when wrltlnr. two or three times over on the annual s>Ktem. "With seed grown from selected bulbs of Swedes or turnips and transplanted, we have never seen run-off produce; but It Is 1^0 j-ears since we saw a field grown in this way or a field of mangold bulbs which had been selected out of the "pies" and plowed in; also we may say it is but rarely nowadays that one sees a field of mangolds without runners." European Notes. The heat wave reported last week has broken up in the usual fashion, and from all quarters come reports of very destructive storms, the most se- vere having occurred in Germany, where especially in the northern section of the seed growing district, hail storms of exceptional severity and duration have completely destroyed whole fields of onion, lettuce and carrot, torn large mangels and sugar beets out of the ground, strewn fields with spinach and seriously damaged every crop that stood in its way. Many of the beauti- ful trees In Quedlinburg were e;ther snapped off or torn up by the roots, and the same occurred near Glisten. F'ortunately many of the crops were insured against hail, but this does not fill the seedman's stores, although it may satisfy the grower's pocket. The most serious losses are In on- ion.-s. . Stores are empty, the demand is good, the acreage very limited, and row from 30 to 90 per cent, destroyed. Of course, prices, especially for the Giant Zittan, will be way up, but of what use is it if there Is none to sell? Peas are not making up quite to ex- pectation, especially those of the Gradus type. Extra early round va- rieties will be fairly good if the rains clear oft so that they can be harvested. Main crop varieties should be abun- dant, as the New Zealand crops are reported to be very large. Daisy, Au- tocrat, and Omega are short. Corn salad, which at one time promised to be abundant, has produced a fairly large crop, but the seed is small and unsat- isfactory. Sage and thyme are about a middling crop, while Summer savory and marjoram are abundant. Broad beans are standing well; other beans are in the balance at present. Messrs. W. Atlee Burpee and J Drake, of Cincinnati, left by ss. Celtic on the 12th Inst. Messrs. Lem W. Bowen and D. M. Ferry, Jr., sail per the Kroon Prinz on July 19. EUROPEAN SEEDS. Notes from Holland. Continued fine and warm weather. In- tersected with a few light showers, has marked the month of June, and with an unusually severe thunderstorm on the last day of the month, it may be said to have been the finest of the months we have so far experienced in the present year of 1905. Bulb lifting is now In full progress. ! onica, Lilium Speciosura, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot -Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in sorts. Clematis and H. P. Roses in the best sorts. PR.ICES MODKILA.TE UentloD the FIorlBta' Bxchance wbea writing. THBEE FPCTOBS WIII6 FOI IIDCIIESS Gextlesien: — Our sales of Ger- iiniums from our advertisement in The Florists' Exchange, this week, have been most satisfactory, including orders for 2,400 from Tennessee and 500 from Florida, besides numerous inquiries for im- mediate and future delivery. Good stock, good varieties and a good ad- vertising medium bring success. R. VINCENT, JR., & SON. Maryland, .July, 1905. PVPI lUPN PI AMTC Oisantenm strain, seed UlULKmLn rLHniO taien of only selected flowers and well built stocfa: none better; twice transplanted: $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. 3 In., $7.00 per 100; $65.00 per 1000. Seed of above strain, new crop, $fl.O(> per 1000. C. WINTKRICH, DEFIANCE, OHIO Mention tbe FloristB* Exchange when wrltlns. ASTER PLANTS Semple'tJ Branchins. pink, white, red and lavender, fine plants, 40c. per 100; 300 for ll.UO; $2.50 ])er 1000. PURVCAHTUrUllUC PoUy Bose, Pacific and bnniOAninLmllMO H. Koblnson, Zi-' in. pots. $2.00 per lOO ; $17.50 per 1000. CABBAGE PLANTS fdo'o^.'.ni'c^*'"" "" *"' J. C. SCHMIDT CO., BRISTOL, PA. Mentiun The Florists' Exchange when writing. J. E. FELTHOUSEN Bedding Plant Specialist SCHENECTADV, N. Y. MentioD the FlorlBtB* Eicbange when wrltlpg. PRIWROSES •'"""trri^e^^"*"- CHINESE, Mixed, fringed sorts. 2V4 In. pots; FOKBESI (Baby), 2 in.; OBCONICA GKANUIFLURA, Finest Fringed, Alba and Kosea, 2 in.. $2.00 per 100; $17.50 per 1000. SEKDLING.S, prepaid, Forbesl, 75c. per 100. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus. X^J'"! ?' pS ting, $1.15 per 100; $10.00 pftr 1000, prepaid. Cash. BYER FLORAL CO., Shippensburg. Pa. ileatioD tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. PANSY PLANTS Peter Brown's Prize Strain of Mammoth Blooming: Pansies. Fine stocky plants, grown in open field. Plants ready about Heptember 10. $4.00 per 1000. CHARLES S. BUTTON, i^^,., Holland, Mich. Mention Tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. Altcrnanthcras p. MAJOR and A. NANA 2 In. Pots, $l.50 per lOO; $15. OO per lOOO Agreratnm, Gurney, 2 In. pots $1.60 per 100. i^alvia. Bonfire, 2 H In pots $2.00 per 100. Oaab with order. ERNEST HARRIS, Delanson, N. Y. Mention Tbe Florists* Exchange when writing. CALIFORNIA PRIVET For Fall Delivery I will have a full stock of well-grown plants, two years old. Also strong three-year plants, transplanted, stocky and well furnished. Orders can be placed now to an advantage. CHAS. BLACK, Hightstown, N. J. Uentlop the Florlat* Bxchan< ■ when writing August Rolker & Sons, 31 BARCLAY STREET, P. O. Box 752. New York CYCLAMEN Splendens Giganteum Hybrids Finest strain in tlie world, in five true oolors, including the fringed varieties; strong, well-grown stock, frona ly^ in. pots .$5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000 ; from 3 in. poti, $7.00 ; from 3i| in. pots, $12.00; from 4 in. pots, $15.00 per 100. Satisfaction Guaranteed PAUL MADER, East Stroadsburg, Pa. MenlloD Tbe Florists' Bxcbanee when wrltlns. Z€> TVIARIB LOUISE, clean and hfalthy In every "^ particular, 3 in pots, $5.00 per luO; $16.00 ptr 1100. Cash with order. WM.J. CHINNICK, Trenton, N. J. Mention the Florlata* Bichange when wrttlng. leLoiiiseYi Hortloultural Importing Agents for Foreign Growers of Florlets' Bulbs and Plants, Ornamental Nursery and Fruit Stocks. We supply the trade; send for lists and offers. Orders booked now tor Spring and Fall Deliveries. UentloD The norista* BtxchaDge when wrltlat. Strong plants, February and March struck free from disease. Your money cheerfully re- funded if not satisfactory. $2.roperlOO; $15.00 per 1000. Cash with order. C. LAWRITZEN, Rhinebeck-on-Hudson, N.Y. Mention The FlorlBta' Excbange when writing. Famous Hudson River Grown VIOLETS Marie Louise, 2^ in. pots, strong, healthy stock, $3.00 per 100 ; $25.00 per 1000. SCHAEFERS, i"c., Newburgh-on-Hudson, N.Y. Mention The Florists' Excbange when writing. MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS ScLunenian's famous Violets are wetl-known as the most fragrant of all violets. Fine plants tor benching at once, guaranteed the best stock in the market, none better. Only $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. ducas & Boddlngton Co ^01 Conard & Jones... 121 Connell E 120 Coolldee Eros 120 Cottaee Gardens ..JOl Cowee A 102 Cowee W J 1^| Cowon's N Sons.... 128 CralK K & Son 1^1 Crowl Fern C0.^...12o CnnnlnRham J H...iu» Cut Flower Ei J^ Dann A H..- WJ nayis A B & Sons.. 110 Deamnd J B 124 nletsch A Co. .....127 niller Caskey & co..l.iS Dillon Gr'nbonse M'f Co 1*^ nlUon J L.... 121 Horner F & Sons... 119 Doyle J A. 121 Drcer Hy A 126 Dnmont & Co 124 Dntton C S 106 Eaton H N 120 Elehholj H 120 Elsele C ■■■ li, EllMbeth Nurs Co..lo^ Elliott W & Sons.. 102 Elliott W H 101 Ellwancer & Barry. lOh Einmans Geo M....!'" Endtz Van Ness & Co 106 Enselman & Son... 120 Etzold & Co....... 103 Felthousen J E 10» Kenrlcb J S 12-3 Ferris D JOS F & F Nurseries. .. .lo« Fischer R 103 Field H W.. 120 Foley MfE Co 12T Florists' Hall As... 128 Ford Bros lf« Foster I. H 109 Garland G M 127 Gasser Co }^l Ghormley W l^J Giblln & Co 1^ Gillett & James 109 Goddard S J If' Goreo J.W 119 Graham R L 121 Greenhouse Co 128 Gunther W H 123 Guttman A J 123 Hantord B G 109 Hart G B 119 Haris E 106 Hartje J 120 Heacoek Jos 109 Heiss J E 121 Herr A M 106-109 Herrmann A 128 news A H & Co... 126 Hicks & Crawbuck..l23 Hilfincer Eros 126 Hills C R 121 Hill E G & Co 110 Hippard B 127 Holmes Seed Co 103 Holton & Hunkel Co.l24 Horan E C 123 Horticultural Adv ..126 Hubert & Co 103 Huches G J 108 lEoe Eros 119 Ind Flower Co 120 Jacobs S & Son 127 Jackson J H 127 Jackson & Perkins Co 106 .Tennlngs E B 103 .Tohnson & Stokes. ..103 Johnston Heating Co 128 Jones H T 104 Jones Thos 109 Kastins W F 124 Katzensteln & Co. ..106 Keir Wm 108 Kllbourn R 108 Kins Const Co 128 Klokner A 126 Koster & Co 106 Kreshover L J 125 Krick W C 126 Kroeschell Bros Co. 127 I.acer & Hurrell 109 LanE J 123 I.ancjahr A H 123 Lake View R Gdn3..121 Lawrltzen C lOtl Lecakes N 125 Lewis W L 119 I.e Paee N 103 I.lnibach C 12tt I-oekland Luiu Co.. 127 I.ult.m W H 127 Mnder I' 10(1 Marvin I G 121 Maxwell MfE Co... 128 McFadden B C lOS McKellnr C W 124 McManus J 123 Slctropolltan Mtl .122 Mlchcll H F Co 103 .Mlehlffan Cut Flower E.schanEe 12.'> MIttInc A 102 Molatsch & Son 122 Monlnper J C Co... 127 Moon Wm H C0....IO0 Moore Hentz & Nnshl23 Moore W J 124 Murdock & Co 124 Nat'l Florists' Board of Trade 120 National Plant Co.. 106 Nicotine Mfe Co.... 120 Niessen Leo 121 Noe L M 121 Ouwerkerk P 106 Parker-Brueni Co... 126 Peacock L K 104 Pennock S S 125 Pentacost S N 121 Peterson Nurs lOfi Phlla Cut Flower Co 125 Phila Market 125 Phillips H Seed Co.104 Pierce F 0 Co 120 Pierson AN im Plerson F R Co 101 Pittsburg Cut Flower Co 12.'-, I'lttsburE Fl E.\ch...l24 Pnat Bros 108 Pollworth C C Co.. 124 PyeBH 119 Pye R c 119 Quaker city Mich Co 128 RawliuEs E 1 108 Rawson W W Co. .104 Raynor J 1 123 Reed & Keller 120 Rees & Compere. ... 104 Beeaer Co iig Reich V E 122 Reid E 124 Relnberg P 121 Relnberg G 124 Renter S J 120 Robinson H M Co.. 125 Roemer Fred 103 Itolker & Son luti Rupp J F 1U3 Saltford Geo 123 Sander & Son 108 Schaefers 106 Schmidt Co J C 106 Schuneman G T....106 Sehmltz F W O 103 Scollay J A 128 Scollay & Munro 127 Soott J IU8 Scranton Fl Sup Co. 125 Shelh-oad G"houseB..104 Sheridan W F 123 Sicbert C T 126 Slevers J H & Co..)2li Simpson R 121-126 Siinn & Thompson. .123 Smith N & Son 120 Smith W & T Co.. 104 Smith & Gannett. ..121 Soltau C 109 Spy Hill Couserr ... 108 Stearns A T Lum Co 127 Storrs & Harrison Co 106 StoothoCE H A 118 Stujnpp & Walter Co 102-126 Sunuyslde G'housee.lOS Swayne E 106 Swayne W 106 Syracuse Pottery Co.l26 Taylor B J 120 Thompson J D Co.. 120 Thorburn J M & Co. 103 Totty C H 120 Towell Jos 120 Traendly & Schenck.123 Vandenabeek G .... 108 VauEhan's Seed Store 102 VauEhan & Sperry..l24 Vesey W J & M S. .120 VIck'a Sons Ja8...,103 Vincent R & Son 106-108 Vorsenat P 119 Ward R M & Co 102 Weathered E 122 Weber C S & Co... 126 Weber H Son 120 Weeher & Don 102 Welch Bros 124 Weston H 108 Werthelmer & Co... 125 Whilldin Pottery ...126 WhlleJ 119 Wietor Eros 124 Wlnterlch C 106 WInterson E F Co.. 124 Wood Bros 120 Woodberry D B....103 Worcester Conservar torles 121 YounE A L & Co... 123 YouuE J 123 Zimmer Chas 120 ZirnElebel D 104 Contents. Avenue of Salisbuilas In Washing- ton (Illus.) 105 Births ■. 118 Books Receiveti 110 Burpee. Mr., Abi'oad ^..113 Canadian News 114 Catalogues Received 104 Choosing S. A. P. Offlcers 110 Club and Society Doings 116 Coming Exhibitions 126 Conventions, Concerning 113 Canadian Horticultural Association. 116 Carnation, Glendale (Illus.) 116 Firms Who Are Building 118 Greenhouse Heating 114 Landscape Gardener. A Veteran 117 London Letter, Our 117 Market, Review of the 118 Married US National Horticultural Council Ill News of the Week in Brief 110 Nursery Department 105 OBITUARY— Frank Hicks, Curtis Kelsey, Law- rence Kelly Ill Question Box 125 Readers' Views, Our Ill Roses 118 Seed Trade, Conditions of the Ill Seed Trade. Report of the 104 S. A. F. O. H., Registration Depart- ment 110 S. A. F. O. H., Program 112 Sweet Pea Society, National 113 Sweet Pea Society, Exhibition of (Illus.) 117 S. A. F. O. H., Meeting and Exhibi- tion Halls (Illus.) 112 Sweet Peas. Meritorious 117 TRADE NOTES— Washington (D. C.) 108 Boston, New York 114 Philadelphia, Pittsburg 119 Indianapolis. St. Louis 122 Cincinnati, San Francisco 123 Baltimore, Chicago 124 Newport (R. I.) 126 Washington Botanical Garden, Views in (Illus.) 113 Washington Hotels, List of 113 Week's Work, The 108 a. col. 1: b, col. 2; c. col. 3: d, col. 4. .VEeratum 108c .\lthernanthera 108-08C Alvssum 108c Antirrhinum 102-21 .IqulleEla 121 Araucaria 108 .Asparaeus 101-00-08-09-2O-21-28 Asters 106-19 Azaleas 106-08 Befionlas 109 Boxwood 104a-06 Bulbs 101-02-03-04-06 Callas 102-03 Cannas 104 Capsicum 121 Carnations .101-08-19-20 Chrysanthemums 106-20-21 Cineraria 103-08-21 Clematis 104-06-28 Coleus 108C-09 Conifers 106a Cvcas 103 Cyclamen 103-06 Cryptomeria 108b Cnphea 108 Cut Flowers. 119-23-24-25 natCodlls 108a Dahlias 104 Daisies 103 Decorative Plants 108-09 Dielytra 106b Dracaena 106-09 Evergreens ...101-04-06 Ferns 106-08-09 Flcus 108 Freesia 101-03-04d Fuchsias 106 Geraniums . .10«-08d.O9 Gladioli 102-03 Heliotrope 108c Hyacinths ....101-02-03 HydranBeas 101-06 Ipomoea 106 Ivy 106-08 Lantana 108c Lilacs 106b Lilies 101-02-03-06b MiEnonette 102 Mvosotis 121 Narflssus 101-02-03 Nursery Stock 106 Orchids 108-09 Palms 102-08-09-21 Pandanus 109b Pansy . . 102-03-04-06-09 Peonies 101-04-06 Primula ...103-06-08-21 Privet 106 Rhododendrons . . . 106 Roses .103-04-06-08-20-21 Salvia lose Seeds 101-02-03-04-06-09b Shrubs lOB Smilax 108-09-20-21 Spiraea i06b Stevla 108 Stocks 102 Swalnsona 108c-2S Sweet Peas 10a Trees 104-06 \ egetables 106-08 5i'nea 109 Vines and Climbers. .106 violets 106-20 MISCELLANEOUS. Boilers 122-27-28 Bone Meal 121 Boxes 125 Collections 126 Decorative Greenery 124-25-26e DeslEns 124-25-28 Engravings 104d Fertilizers 126 Fittings 128 Florists' Letters ...125 Florists' Supplies 123-24-25-26-28 Flower Pots, Tubs, etc 120 Galax 125-20 Glass 122-26-27-2S Glazing Points ..122-26 G 'house Bldg .126-27-28 Gutters 127-28 Hose 122 Immortelles 125 Insecticide ...118-26-28 Lumber 122-27 Mastlca 126 Moss and Peat 125 Mushroom Spawn . . 102 Newspaper 120 Paints and Paint Sup- plies 122-26 Pipe. Joints. Valves 122.27-28 Pumps 122 Putty 122-26 Ribbons 125 Sash 122-27-28 Stakes and Supports 119-26 'nie 127 Tools and Implements 122-28 Ventilators .122-26-27-28 Wants 104 Water Tower 125 Wire 119-22-25 Wire Clip 121 Wired . Toothpicks. . 124 GOOD READING BEAUTIFUL PICTURES AN EDITION THAT WILL BE PRESERVED r/ie Olnnu^ntion Number OF WILL BE ISSUED August \2f It will contain much interesting reading matter concerning the Capitol City and the Convention itself, illustrated with numerous superb views of places, buildings, grounds, etc., sure to interest every conventionite. The Washington Convention is to be a record-breaker, so far as attendance is concerned, and The Florists' Exchange Convention Number will, in every particular, be commensurate with that noteworthy event, THIS CONVENTION NUMBER TO lExl|tbitflrB : Those tradesmen who will make an exhibit at the Convention. Every florist is inter- ested in what is to be shown. PpOng (&VamnS -. The planting season is at hand. It is the early advertiser who catches the cream of the orders. ®rPMtI|nUaP luilJifra : Florists are giving par- ticular attention at this time to heating, building, repairing, etc., and scan carefully every advertise- ment of Greenhouse Builders, Heating Concerns and Supplymen. Qi^t (^tmral KhvntiSn -. An excellent oppor- tunity to make announcements, inasmuch as the Convention Number will be highly valued on account of its intrinsic worth. Copy for advertisement should reach New York office not later than Tuesday, August 8, so as to give us time to do our best work on it. No increase in advertising rates. The Florists' Exchange NEW YORK 2-4-6-8 Daane St. P. 0. Box 1697 ADVERTISING in the CONVENTION NUMBER ulljf Jfflortata' lExrljangp SURE MONE-i MAKER CBICAGO OFFICE: 2361 N. 40th Ave. 108 The Plorists' Exchangre PRINCEPS The large Yellow Trumpet DAFFODILS The Cheapest and Earliest FOR FORCING We have jiiet dug a splendid etock. Also EMPERORS, ORNATUS, ETC. Write U8 before we start replanting. Special prices lor large quantities. POAT BROS. Bulb Growers, ETTRICK, VA. Mpntlon TTiP FlnrlstH' Kxfhnngp when writing. ENGLISH IVY 4 in., 2 plants in a pot, 8c. Cash or C. O. D. ALFRED H. DANN, Westfield, N. Y. Mi^ntloG The Florists' Exchange wbep writing. AZALFA INOICA In best HortB. PAIjM:** and other De'^orative Plants for delivery, all carefully grown and packed. G. VANDENABEEK Philadelphia, Pa. 49*2 Oeden Street Sole Agent for Octave Van deb Cei'yssen. Gend- brugge, near Ghent, Belgium. Established 46 years M'-nrtr.n thf Flnrlot"' V^-f^nngf when wrirlne A good variety of the right kinds for fllllng fern dishes, etc., 2hi lnch,$3.noperl00. KKNXI%8andCOCOS, nice for centers, 2 '* inch. 10 cts. each ; $9.00 per 100. KE:NTI.4. BE:r,iaORE:AMA. 6 Inch pots, 50 Cts. each, 8 AI, VI A, from flats. (1.00 per 100. H. WESTON, HEMPSTEAD, N. Y. MeQtIon The Florlstfl' Erchange when writing. 2 In.. SI 25 per 100. Per 100. CRYPTOMBRIA J APONIC.4. 2 m $3 00 4iu 10.00 CUPHEA (Cigar Plant), 21n 1.26 E. I. RAWLINCS, Quakertown, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exrhnpge when writing. SCOTTII See my advt. In Issue, June 10. JOHN SCOTT, o'^rJtSh'o'rr,. Brooklyn, N.Y. Branch ; E. 46th St. and Rutland Rd., Flatbush Telephone, 1207 William sburg. Mention Tbe Florists' Exchange wlieu wrtlog. )(! FERNS strong, 2 In. stock. $1.00 per 100; $9.00 per 1000 CABBAGE PLANTS i2^i:%«'JJ' grown, $1.00 per 1000; 10,000 tor $7.60. CELERY PLANTS I^^^t^^r^^^ well hardened. Oaretully picked In IlghtLTntea $2.00 per 1000: 10,000 tor $17.50 Write tor prices on larger lots. White Plume, Giant Pascal, Pink Plume, Winter Queen and Bustiiu Market. R. KILBOURN, Clinton, New York Mention The Florists' Eichange when writing. 4SHO(78ES lOO.OOO PLANTS Sprays or Strings in any quantity EMERSON G. McFADDEN Tel. 28 A SHORT HILLS. N.J. Mention Tbe Florists' Exchange wbeo writing. ORCHIDS FLORISTS' ORCHIDS Largest ImporterB, Exporters, Orowere and Hybridizers in the world. SAtiDER & SONS. St. Albans. England Agent, A. Dlmmock, 31 Barclay St., N. Y. City Mention Tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. ia Eicelsa From $1.50 to $2.00 each. Kentla Belmoreana, from 60c. to $5.00 each. Bedding Plants. A fine assortment. Write for prices. WM A. BOCK, No. Cambridge, Mass. Mi-i)Hf^ii Th-^ Florlsta' RYrbnngp whfn writing. ADIANTUM CUNEATUM Di>rmant clumps. 6-7 In., fr<^>m bench, 12c,; from pots, 2f'c- Adiantuin Wllliamsii. 6 In. pots. Juststartlng, 50c- Asparagus 8prenger1, from bench, 2 year^ old. 2iic. Anparagus flu- tn«>sus NaDDH, 6 In. pots, 2lic. Pe-tnies, big clumps, 40-60 eyes, double mlsed, white, pink and red In the most delicate shades, 35c. -76c each. Ready September 1. SUNNYSIDE GREENHOUSES, UIALDEN, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. BE WIDE AWAKE Fill your empty houses with something that will yield you 100 per cent, profit on your investment. GODFREV ASCHMANN'S ARAUCARIA EXCELSA will do it. "When you undertake to do anything, do It RIGHT, or else don't begin." This is our Motto, adopted ten years ago, when we commenced Importing the first lot of the well-known and so mucn admired Pet Plant, \kaUC%HIA ■-.Xl El-S*, from Belgium. This everlasting grer-n foliage plant is growing more in favor by tasteful plant buyers every year. Pl^-ase watch the growth of our importations In ten years: Flr.'it year, lOU; second. 260; third 50': fourth, 1 ouO: fifth, 2.0U0; this year. I9u6. Is now the tenth anniversary, with 5,ouo. How many nest year, I9i)6 V The outlQOB. Is for7.0iiO. All of them grown for me in Bolglum undfr contract by an Araucana specialist. I must say for the benefit of my customers that they were never before so nice and large for the money as this year. I herewith quote you special prices on them, for cash. JUST LOOK : Ficus Elastica, imported, 4-ln. pots, 26c. ; 5-5>^ in., 35c. -40c. each. 10 to 12 1ns. high, 2-yr. old, 3 tiers $0.50 12 to 14 Ins. high, 3 to 4 tiers 60 14 to 16 ins. high. 3-yr., 3 to 4 tiers ,76 18to201ns.,3-yr., 4 to 6 tiers 1.00 Araucaria Coiupacta Robusta, unusually large, very beautiful, from $1.25, $1.50. $1.76, $i.00 each. Glauca, $I.iio, $1.26. $1.5f' each. KeiitiaForsterlana,30to361n. blgh.4-yr.oId, $1.00 ; 4-yr. old, 25 to 30 In. high, 75c. Belinore- ana, 4-yr. old. 26 to 30 In. high, $1.00 each. Above are the sizes entered In the Philadelphia Ouatoms House. Made-up plants (larg^ one in center, 3 smaller ones around), 7 In. pots. $1.60 to $1.75 each. Areca Lutesceus, made-up plants, 3 In a pot 5>i to 6 in. puts, 25 to 30 Ins. high, 40c. to 5Uc each. Adiantum Cuneatuni 4 In. pots, 12c. (Maidenhair Fern) CocoB Weddeliana, 3 In. pots, 12c. Boston Ferns, 6 In., 3Dc.. 35c., 40c. each. Asparagus Plnmosas, 2 In., 6c. All goods must travel at purchaser's risk. Please mention If pots are wanted. Oash with order, please. GODFREY ASCHMANN, 1012 ONTARIO STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA. WHOLESALE GROWER AND IMPORTER OF POT PLANTS llentloa The riorliti' Bzcbftogt wbeo writing. Washington, D. G. Department of Agriculture. Thote seems to be an impression abroad tliat the Department of Agri- culture devotes its entire energy to- ward things agricultural: but such is not the case, as will be seen from the notes in last week's issue. It has been Dr. Galloway's aim ever since the re- organization of the department a few years ago, which resulted in the crea- tion of the Bureau of Plant Industry, to make this branch of government en- dea\'or one of great interest to not only the florist, but to the horticultur- ist as well. Foi- this purpose he has established tiial grounds on the Potomac flats and a farm at Arlington, Va., where some \'ery important practical work is being carried on. He has also devoted a large range of greenhouses to expeii- mental w-ork. where both scientific and practical gardening are being conduct- ed on the most up-to-date principles. When visitors come here in August, they will find the Agricultural Depart- ment is carrying on experiments of the utmost importance to the trade gener- ally, and Dr. Galloway's assistants will only be too pleased to explain the workings of their respective branches, v.hich I am sure will prove to be one rf the most interesting features of the convention. M. C. STEVIA SERRATA Tru** winter hloonuner. ready to ship, 2'^ in., $2.50 per 100 r $2^.nn per inoo. DEAN FERRIS, Peehshlll, N. V. Monli'in Thp Fl'^rl'stp' RTrhnnep whpn wrltlmr SMILAX Pir-e Thrifty Stock. 2 inch $1.25 per 100. Casli with order, please. GEO. i. HUGHES. Berlin, N. J. Mpnllrin Thp FlnrtBt;^' Rxfhnnge whpn writing. ^SMILAX PLANTSS 9 strong plants, SH-in- pots. $18.00 per 1000. S S ROSE PLANTS— Own Roots S 9 12.S Golden Oate. 225 Bride. 250 BrideBmaid, § * $4. CO per 100. For Cash, * |Spy Hill Conservatories. SuSs'iln.rY:! Mention Tbe Florists' Excbange wben writing. Timme's Timely Teachings. strawberry Plants. It is well known that a strawbeny l>ed t'lanted in August will yield a fair crop of beri'ies the following Spring, while it takes plants set out next Spring fully a year to come into bearing. To make a jsuccess of a new plantation in Midsum- mer it is only necessary to use plants well rooted and established in little p'lts. Thus, it is seen, a full season is y i i;i>-i| in the making of new strawbeii>- i ■ tl>- < r in the restocking of old fields. I liis simple artifice, now resorted to hs ill growers, has called forth quite a ri.'- mand every Summer for pot-ginwii strawberry plants. Retail florists doing a regular olant business in suburb or country town will rind strawberrv plants quite a profitable line to handle, especially if they have n bed of strawberries in their garden fur- ' nishins' the runners. The money llius .gained is made in the easiest mann' i in a few weeks. There is no need of going to the tiou- ble of sinking pots all around the old plants for the runners to root into. A quicker and more gardener-like way is to fill a number of little pots with any kind of nice soil, place them close together in a cold frame and cut off and trim a cor- responding number of stout runners Tho.'^e runners ,1ust starting to form roofi^ should be selected. These are dibbled or Tiushed into the pots, and the'soil is then firmed around them with the fingers. Now afford them a good watering and close the frame, giving it a hea\-v shad- ing for a few days- "Leave off the shad- ing at night, and the frames oiien. In a short time the roots will be all through the soil In the pots, and if the start Is made now firmly established plants will be ready for the sales in Augu.st. The Green Goods Man W. KEIR j Pikesville, Md. I I Ai^paragiis, Smllax. Cochet Koses, Fisher ' Carnations. Asparagus Plamosus 2% inch pots, $2.50 per 100. inch 100 ; $15.00 pots, $2.00 per per 1000. J. S. BLOOM, Riegelsville, Pa. Mention Tbe Florists' Ercbaoge when writing. PRIMROSES ('liiiies« Obconlea and Forbesil, July 11 perl00,$2.00 CINERARIA, ready September, " 2.00 ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus. 214 In. pots perlOO,$2.nO PANSY SEE1>, large flowering, July...Oz. 4.00 Ohio CASH or 0. O. D. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Mention The Florists* Eychange when writing. Vegetame, GieeflliODse and BeoniDy Planlii VEGETABLE PLANTS CABBAGE X*»Tadr°E^?i, Tfl: Head. Sure-Head, Succesalon. Early and Late Flat Dntch, Hollander, etc, $1.00 per 1000; $8.60 per 10,000. p A R ut. unlike the hybrids of true amaryllis. I it nevei" sheds its foliage entirely. All 'through this period of partial dormancy, when the legular watering has to be dis- i-nntinued. enough water from time to time must be given to just keep the leaves plump and from turning yellow. . A very common cultural error, even when the need of a rest is well under- stood and in some way lived up to. an 'error invariably resulting in ultimate fall- lure, Is the granting of this rest right after I the crop of flowers has been cut, the withholding of water at a time when the plants require a great abundance of It for I the proper development of their new growth of foliage, coming after the flow- ering Season. Only after this growth is r.impleted and after every new leaf has attained full size should the plants be lested. From that time until the new 'flowering shoots break through the crown [of leaves — a period of from foui- to six weeks— but little water must be applied, ! but the temperature must be kept up. I Any enterprising florist wishing to try ibis luck in the growing of eucharis for jproflt will have no difficulty in making it I bloom by observing the foregoing simple rules that govern Its culture. The very {best time to make a start is right now. If the bulbs from divisions of old clumps are to l»e ust-d for the stocking of a bench, it will take a year or more before flowers can be cut. Established plants, started in Midwinter and now coming out of 3 or 4-lnch pots, are to be preferred for the purpose. A new bench, at least a perfectly soimd one. should be chosen for this culture, since a bed of eucharis. once (started, is good for years and will last as Jong as anv bench. A part of a 3-foot ) bench, six inches in clear depth, whieb t j put to eiiiliaris years ago. ijroved a great (hit. becoming better fi'om year to year; and the plants, the mor-e they crowded one another in the course of time, became more and more floriferous, this being espeeially the case all along the edges of the benili, close to the side-board, A trial with eucharis on a solid bed. after the bench (the woodwork) gave out. re- sulted in failure, while subsequent plant- ings in a bench never failed to give bloom. A eood and clean sod soil, not too old. and well decomposed cow manure In equal I paits. is the compost for eucliaris: from five to six inches the distance the plants should be set. Ha\-e the bench well drained. No shading Is needed at any time for the plants, but a crop of flowers coming in at the hottest season of the year should In some way be slightly pro- tected against the fierce rays of the sun. FRED. W. TIMME. B^^^^v 1 aiifiR^^^^HjH m. ^ - ^ ft 1 i ^^K *'^53^SZII gg IB «*~*^^IKfe*«^: .- WHERE THE KENTIAS GROW AT WYNCOTE (near Philadelphia), PA. They are Clean, Vigor- ous and fttockg, and while sold as low, are not to be confounded with the imported drawn stocli £>o generally advertised. COME 8EE THEM GROW and place your orders for Eall delivery. Kentias as Good as Can be Grown KENTIA BELMOREANA Each Doz. 6-inch, 6 to 7 leaves, 18 to 20 inches high $8.00 S-inch. B to 7 leaves, 20 to 22 Inches high y.OO 6-lnch . 6 leaves, 22 to 2ti Inches hiiih $1.00 12.00 6-inch,*; to 7 leaves, 2B to 28 inches high 1.26 15.00 6-lnch, 6 to 7 leaves. 30 to 32 Inches high 1,50 18.00 7-lnch. 6 to ' leaves. 31 to 36 Inrhes high 2.50 30.00 8-lnch, U to 7 leaves. 36 to 40 inches high 3.00 9-lnch. 6 to 7 leaves, 42 to 48 inches high 5.00 KENTIA FORSTERIANA MADE UP PLANTS 100 ■ Each SSO.OO I 7-Inoh pot, 4 plants In pot. 32 inches high $2.00 76.00 8-tDeh pot. 4 plants In pot, 36 inches high 2.60 8-lnch pot, 4 plants In pot, «2 Inches high, heavy 3.60 : tO-lnchpot, 4 plants in pot. 48 to 54 Inches high, heavy b.OO lO-lDch pot, 4 plants in pot. 60 inches high 8.60 i2-lnch tnb, 4 plants In tub, 5 to 6 feet high, heavy 12.60 12-iuch tub, i plants In tub, 6 to 7 feet high, heavy 16.00 JOSEPH HEACOCK, Wyncote, Pa. Tin- Kl rlsts" ExchiiiiKe when wrltliis- JARDINIERE FERNS SE£1>LINGS Gootl. strong, healthy stock, io variety only. Now ready lor potting. (Two or more plants In each clump). Price. $1.60 per 100 clumps, by mall. $10.00 per 1000, 1, o.h., express. PANSY SEED Now Orop. $1.00 per packet; $4.00 per oz. ; $12.00 per >4 lb. Cash with order, pl«aae. C.SOLTAU 1 99 Grant Ave. Jersey City, N.J. Mention The FMnrlgtH* Ext-hnnge when writing. isparagns Plamosas Nanas Extra fine plants 1q 3 in. pota. This etcick wae raised from greenhou8e-gr<.>wn seed sown last July. The plants are strong and making vigor- ous growth, $6.00 per 100. Capli please. 76,000 Holly Ferns, Aspldtum, Pterin Cretica Albo., etc., ready In September. R. G. HANFORD, Norwalk, Conn. Decorative Plani$ Latanta Uorboulca, 3 in. pota, f6.00: 4 Id., $16.00; 6 In.. $26.00; 61n.. «60.00 per 100; 7 In. and 8 In.. $1.00 and $1.60 each; large plants from 92.60 up. Kentla Forsterlana and Belmoreana, from 2H In. pots, $7.00 per 100; 3 in. pots. $12.00; 4 in. pots, t26.00- 6 In. pots, $50.00; 6 In. pots. $16.00 per doz.; from 7 In. pots and upward, at $1.76 to $36.00 each. Areca Latescens, 4 in., $20.00; 6 In., $60.00perl00; Sin.. $1.00eaoh. Larger plants, from $1.60 up. Paodauus Utllls, din. pots, 60c. Uractena Ijidivi8a,61n.potB.$16.00 per 100. Phoenix Re- cUnata, 5 In. pots, 936.00 per 100; $4.60 per doz.: 8 in. pots. $9.00 per doz. Larger plants from 91.00 np. Phoenix Canarlensls, fine specimens, from 93 00 to $86.00 each. Plants In fine condition. JOHN BADER Troy Hill, Allegheny City, Pa. Vfontfnn Thp FTr-rlotii' V.rrhanct^ whi»n writing. FERNS OIR SPECIALTY "^^"^^ SEEDLINGS We have now over half a mllliou Fern SeedUm^a i ready for shipment. Fine, healthy stock, ready for potting. In the following varieties : PterlB Cretla Crlstata. P. albollneata, P Mayil, P. adlantoides, 1'. Owrarda. P. Tremula. Onychium I japonicum. Aspidium Tfcussemense, C.vrtomium falcatum, Dodla aspera and Lomaria Gibba, Oar t^election. at $1.00 per 100: $8,50 per lOCO. 500 at 1000 rate. If by mail add IOr. per 100 for postage. Assorted Ferns for Jardinieres, from 2M-in. ANDERSON & CHRISTENSEN, pots, $3.00 per lUu; $25. UO per 1000. 5U0 at 1000 rate. Adiautaiii t'uueatuin, fine, stochy, 4 in. plants. SIS.OO per 100; $U0.tO per 1000. AeparagruH Plnuiosus Nanus, tco'-d stoeliy plants, from 2!4-Iu. pots, ready for a shift, $3.60 per 100: $30.00 per iOOO. Cibotiuoi Schledei. We have a large stock of this maenlflcent tree fern in 3-in. rots. A GOOD INVESTMENT. $30.00 per 100; $275.00 per lOtO 500 at 1000 rate. TELEPHONE 14 F, Uentlon The Florlsta* Exchange when writing. SHORT HILLS, N.J. ASPARACU$ PLUMO- SUS NANUS Large seedlings, ready for 2J^ln. pots. $12.00 per 1000. Sprengerl. $10.00 per 1000. Cash with order, prepaid. Large fleld-grown Pluiuosne Nauas, flne for benching, one year old: will give great sat- isfaction, $40.00 per lUOO; $35.00 per 1000 in 6000 lots. GILLCTT & JAMES Yalaha Conservatories, YALAHA, FLORIDA Mentlfin The Florists' Eiehange wbeii ^y^ltlng■ FRESH IMPORTATION OF CiittieijiTiiiiiiaGaDiiilp WRITE FOR PRICES THOMAS JONES, Short Hills. N.J. MtintloD The Florists' Excbange wheu writing. AFEWeOODTfllNfiSlODWANT A nice lot of made-up KENTIA PALM8 In a In. and 9 lu. pots at $3.00 to $5.00 each. Splendid plants for decoration. Draceena Indlvlea, 8, 4 and 6 in., $6.00, $10.00 and $25.00 per 100. Asparag'QsPIaiiiosnB, Sin., $5.00 perlOO. Oeranlams. S. A. Nutt, Oastellane, John Doyle, Perkins, Mme. Sallerol, Single and Double Gen. Grant. La Favorite, 2 In. pots. $2.60 per 100; 3 In. pots, $5.00 per 100. Vinca Var., 2 in . . «2.00 per 100. Rex Begruuia, nice plants. 2 and 2^ In., $5.U0 per 100. Bostou Feriia, 6 In., 30o. each. Cash with order. CEO. M. EMMANS. Newton. H. J. Nephrolepis Barrowsii $35.00 per 100. SCOTTII FERNS $10.00 per loo. strong 2V2 inch stock, from bench. See display advt. in issue of May 13. |IE|liiy|I.BIllHIOWS&liO|l WHITMAN, MASS. MenttoD Ul* FlorliU' Kiduiic* whaa wrtttic. ORCHIDS Arrived in splendid cundltion : Cattleya^'chroedertf,C.lablata.C.T^lHlue, C. Warnerli, C* I>owiaua and C. (iig-as. Write for prices. LAQER & HURRELL, Summit, N. J. Orchid Growers and Importers MeutloD The Florists' Eicbapge when writing. BOSTON FERNS Palms, Dracaenas CeraniumSy Coleus and general bedding stock In large quantities. Write for prices. Cash or refei ences. L.H. FOSTER ESTATE.S,^ Dorctiesfer.Mass. SMILAX In any quantity and the best quality, at $1.50 per 100; $12.50 per JOOO. SPRENCERI 50,000 ready to ship, all in excellent shape and a bargain, at $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per JOOO. ROBUSTUS The best of all the Asparaguses and just right to ship, at $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. PLUMOSUS A little small but in good shape to go ahead, at $2.50 per JOG; $20.00 per IOOO. DEFLEXUS A promising new sort and worth a trial; $5.00 per 100. ALBERT M.HERR, Lancaster, Pa. UeotlOQ The Florlsta' Exchange when writing. no The Plorists' Exchange FOUNDED IN 1888 THIS WEEK'S SUPPLEMENT. A WeeklynMedinm'JofJIntercliange for norists. Nurserymen Seedsmen and tbe Ttade in general Exclusively a Trade Paper. Published EVERY SATURDAY by A. T. DE lA MARE PTG. AND PUB. CO. LTD. 2, 4, 6 and 8 Duane Street, p. O. Box 1697. NEW YORK. Telephone 3765 John. |-« C. *» i v n ■ » . CHICAGO OFFICE: 2361 No. 40th Ave. ILLUSTRATIONS. Electrotypes of the Illustrations used In this paper can usually be supplied by the publishers. Prices on application. YEARLY SUBSCRIPTIONS. United States, Canada and Mexico. »l-00. Foreign countries In postal union, |2.B0. Payable In advance. Kemlt by Express Money Order, draft on New York, Post Oflice Money Order or Registered Letter. The date on the address label Indicates when subscrip- tion expires. REGISTERED CABLE ADDRESS: Florex, New York. ADVERTISING RATES. One-half Inch, 7Bc. ; % Inch, Jl.OO; 1 Inch. J1.25. Spe- cial positions extra. Sind for Rate Card, showing dis- count of 10c. 15c, 26c. or 36c per inch on continuous advertising. For rates on Wants, etc., see column for Classified Advertisements. Copy must reach this office 6 p. m. Wednesday to secure insertion In Issue of following Saturday. Orders from unknown parties must be accompanied with cash or satisfactory references. News of the Week in Brief. The Western window glass jobbers have advanced the price of glass ten per cent. The annual convention of the Canadian Horticul- tural Association takes place at Montreal, August 8-11. Henry Eckford, the famous English sweet pea spe- cialist, has been awarded the Victoria Medal in Hor- ticulture. The appearance of the first shipments of lily bulbs from Bermuda indicate that the quality of the goods is of a high standard. There is much greenhouse building activity at pres- ent throughout the country, all of the firms engaged in that line being very busy. A suggestion comes from St. Louis that the Twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul would be an excel- lent meeting place tor the S. A. P. O. H., in 1906. The corner-stone of the new Breitmeyer Building, at Detroit, will be laid to-day (Saturday, July 29), with appropriate ceremonies, in which the local flor- ists' club will participate. A new disease of the American Beauty rose has appeared in a large growing establishment at Chicago. It attacks the plants first above the soil causing the outer bark to turn black, and, eventually, the plants wither and die. A remedy for the trouble is being sought. The preliminary program for the S. A. F. O. H. con- vention appears on page 112. In the news of the Washington Florists' Club, page 116, will be found particulars regarding the entertainment features of the coming convention. The president's reception this year is to take the form of a lawn fete. The del- egates will be treated to an exhibition drill of the Engineer Corps, accompanied with music, specially gotten up for S. A. F. visitors. The Baltimore florists extend an invitation to all in attendance at Wash- iBgton, to visit the Monumental City, Friday, August 18, where a boat ride on the Chesapeake Bay will be among the courtesies provided. Our reports this week indirate a very large attendance at the con- vention from all over the country. Acknowledgment. The Florists' Exchange begs to acknowledge re- ceipt from C. S. Macnair. Providence, R. I., of two checks, for $2.50 each, to be applied to the White Fund and the Boulter Fund respectively. The money has been forwarded to the proper quarters. Corrections. Editor Florists* Exchange: I notice two mistakes in my notes on strawberries in your last week's Issue. It should read, runners from "vigorous" plants, instead of "various" plants, and avoid using "green" manure in place of "garden" manure. WM. TURNER. A Vine-Embowered Arbor. In recent years we have all been so accustomed to sound the praises of the Japanese Ampelopsis Veitchii that the merits of our wild one, A. virginica, the Virginia creeper, has been overlooked. But an over- sight of this sort cannot last. The Virginia creeper has too many merits for that. Look at the photo- graph we present, of an arbor which this vine has embowered. No other vine, no not even the Japan- ese ampelopsis, could have done its work as effect- ively. Whenever the Virginia creeper is used there i^ not only the shade it gives, but there is its handsome foliage as well. Not only is it pretty as It grows. Think of the magnificent display of color it makes when it takes on its Autumn tints of gold and crim- son! This vine-embowered arbor which we illustrate is a great attraction both in Summer and Winter. It stands in partial view from a public road, and be- cause of the effectiveness of the work of the vine, its beauty in both Summer and Autumn, and its pic- turesque appearance, admiration is accorded it. As will be surmised, from its appearance, it stands at the end of an expanse of lawn which can be used for a playground, trees and shrubs being on both sides of the open place. In this way the arbor makes a headquarters for the players; and being no more than a hundred feet from the public road, it hides the players from public view. The vines were planted here and there about the wooden framework of the arbor, and their branches trained to best advantage. It will be noticed that some of the leaves are much larger than others. This is caused by the extra vigorous young shoots of some forming larger leaves, and not that there are two kinds of vines, as one might suppose. The Virginia creeper can be used for beautifying old trees to great advantage. Any dead tree, or a live one that is not valued for its own sake, could have one of these creepers planted near its base, and trained to the trunk until it caught hold properly. It could then be allowed to take care of itself. It will ascend to the topmost branch, and will then take to the main branches; all along 'ts line of march will be pendent sprays of its shoots, forming graceful festoons. It is in the producing of these festooning shoots that it is superior to the Japanese ivy. as the latter does not form them to the same extent when covering trees; and when it does, the shoots and foliage are too light to be effective In such a position. JOSEPH MEEHAN. BOOKS RECEIVED. FRAGRANT FLOWERS AND LEAVES, by Donald McDonald. Publishers, Frederick Warne & Co.. London and New York. This little volume is redolent of the breath of sweet- smelling blossoms. Not only does it present, alpha- betically, a list of plants with fragrant flowers and leaves, but it also furnishes much information, his- torical and practical, concerning the subjects men- tioned, showing a great deal of careful and painstak- ing research on the part of the compiler. We thor- oughly endorse the words of William Robinson, as well-known in this as in his native country as the former Editor of the London Garden, who writes a charming introduction to the present work, when he .says: "It was a good idea to gather together much about this delightful theme, happily as free as the clouds from man's power to spoil." In regard to the species of plants with scented attrac- tions, a PYench authority has had the curiosity to inquire into this subject, with the following result: "About 4.200 species of plants are utilized for various purposes in Eu- rope; of these, only about one tenth have an agreeable perfume, the others being inodorous or having an un- pleasant smell. White flowers are the most numerous; 1,124 species out of 4,200 are white, and 187 of these have a scent; 931 (77 perfumed) are yellow. Next in order comes red with 823. of which 84 give forth a perfume; then blue, 594 (34 scentedl and violet, 308. only 13 of which have any perfume. The remaining 400 kinds are of various shades of color, and only 28 of them have a pleasant smell." Another authority has been making researches into the origin of perfume in flowers, and comes to the conclusion that (1) the essential oil is generally found localized In the epidermic cells of the upper surface of the petals or sepals. It may exist upon both surfaces, especially If the fioial parts are completely concealed In the bud. The lower surface generally contains tannin or pigments de- rived therefrom. (2) The chlorophyll seems in all cases to give rise to the essential oil. (3) The disengagement of the perfume of the flower makes itself perceptible only when the essential oil is sufflclently disengaged from the intermediate products that have given rise to it. and la found. In a manner, in a ratio Inverse to the production of tannin and pigments in the flower. This will explain why flowers with green petals have no odor; why white or rose-colored flowers are most often odoriferous; why many of the Compositee. which are rich in tannin, have the disagreeable odor that they are known to possess, and why the white lilac and forced roses take on a finer perfume. We do not know — not having counted — whe'ther Mr. McDonald mentions all of the species of sweet-smell- ing plants set forth by the French authority quoted, but a suffcJent number is enumerated and described to form a most serviceable list. As was to be suppo-^ed. the rose comes in for the largest share of attention, both from a historical and practical standpoint, the carnation, different lilies, narcissus, etc.. also being treated upon g-t considerable length. Numerous apt poetical quotations go to add interest to an otherwise extremely readable book, from the inherent value of which occasional typographical er- rors— among the most glaring, "Nebulum" for Nelum. bium— while they slightly mar. do not detract. Some sixteen illustrations in color, the majority of them excellently executed, add to the attractiveness of the volume. Copies of this work can be obtained through the publishers of The Florists' Exchange at the retail price of $1.00 net. Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticalturists. Department of Plant Re^stration. Edward Amerpohl, of Janesville, Wis., submits for registration Nephrolepis Amerpohlii, sport of Neph- rolepis Piersoni; has the compactness of N. Pler- soni elegantissima and resembles it closely except that the pinnules are again cut and sub-divided until the frond has the appearance of a piece of lace- work. Richard F. Gloede, Evanston, 111., submits for regis- tration seedling geranium, Mrs. Richard F. Gloede. Flower semi-double, very large; color rose pink; foliage dark green, zoned; growth exceedingly strong; tested three years. WM. J. STEWART, Secretary. Choosing S. A. F. O. H. Officers. If we are to give credence to the various statements and rumors appearing in the columns of the class journals regarding candidates for office in the S. A. F. O. H., this year, we may safely assume that the names of several aspirants for the respective elec- tive official positions in the society will be presented for the consideration of the delegates at the forth- coming Washington convention next month. And while we do not desire to be looked upon as advanc- ing or disparaging the claims of any one of these aspirants, it may be well, at this time, to submit a few thoughts on the subject that have come to us, for calm, careful pondering over by the members of the society, looking to its own welfare first, and that of its members next, so far as a choice of officers is concerned. It is, of course, the prerogative of every member in good standing on the society's roll to believe that he is eligible as a candidate for any office in the gift of the organization, and to put himself forward as such, but there are certain things to be consid- ered before a selection is made and an election cul- minated, so that presumption and incapacity may not supersede fitness and merit. We are, therefore, inclined to think, that the greater wisdom and the safer course lies in the office seeking the man, than otherwise. We believe this course has been pur- sued by the society, with but few exceptions, in the case of the choice of a presiding officer; and that it has worked satisfactorily the records of the or- ganization clearly attest. Much of the society's success is due to the com- petency, the foresight, the ability to direct affairs possessed by its leader. Not every one is gifted with the qualifications necessary to fulfil satisfactorily the office of president of a delibei-ative body and mere success in one's own business is not an absolute cri- terion of fitness in the matter under consideration; many cases are in evidence where fairly bright busi- ness men have proved entire failures as presiding officers of horticultural organizations. Then again, a complete knowledge of the work- ings of a society, by its president, is a sine qua non. This can only be gained by previous experience, by actual service in some capacity associated with so- ciety work. There are still in the ranks of the S. A. P. O. H. men who have given of their brains and time for the advancement and carrying out of its aims and objects, men who are too modest them- selves to aspire to its leadership, from the election of any one of whom to that position, the affairs of the organization and the welfare of the cult It rep- resents would in no wise suffer. But the one official above all upon whose shoulders rests the greatest responsibility in the making or marring of the national society is its secretary. We have before urged, and here repeat, that this posi- tion should be filled by an energetic, wideawake, and capable man. adequately remunerated, so that prac- tically his whole working time is at the disposal of the association. This need becomes all the more pat- ent when we consider the vast field in which the so- ciety operates, the canvassing of that field, now nec- essary in order that the largest number of supporters of the society possible may be secured and held, and the increasing and varied character of the work ini- posed, consequent upon the growth of the business itself and the augmented interest in horticultural affairs generally throughout the ITnited States. There is excellent opportunity, if properly handled, for the S. A. F. O. H. to have a membership far ex- ceeding that of any other similar organization. With the trade alone some 14.000 persons are associated; Juljr 29, 1905 The Florists' Exchange HI the number o£ private gardeners reaches between 3,000 and 4,000, to say nothing of the vast army of those who own estates and private grounds, all ol whom are necessarily interested in the worlc with which the national society is identified, whose atniia- tion should be secured. To reach these people is pos- sible; but it requires work, and, with the other im- perative duties of a secretary, could well consum' the whole working time of one man— with greai monetary recompense to the organization. And some such endeavor is obligatory if the S. A. F. is to fully carry out the intent of the charter granted it by government. Better far have that in- strument revoked than that the society should pro- ceed on the assumption that it is merely a trade or- ganization, furthering only, and imperfectly, trade interests, and drawing tts clientele most largely from those dependent on horticultural pursuits for a liveli- hood. Particularly should a strong effort be made to gain the afBllation of the private gardeners of the coun- try. These craftsmen have no recognized national organization of their own: and there is none in exist- ence that better represents their interests than the S. A. P. O. H., or one from association with which they can derive greater benefit. If it is felt that the annual dues are too high for the average gardener, then, if considered advisable, a slight reduction might be granted to bodies of gardeners who join the na- tional society. It there is an impression abroad ;ha; the affaiis of the gardeners are not properly looked after by the S. A. F. O. H., then should these gentle- men appear at the annual meeting, in numbers, state their case freely, and, we feel certain, their desires will receive the fullest and best consideration of the S. A. F. O. H. There is too much in common between the gardener and the florist for the former to remain aloof from the national organization; and only from a combination of endeavor can the greatest good to all concerned ensue. We hope to see some steps taken by the gardeners of the country — who have received a cordial invitation to be present at the Washington convention — looking to the closer drawing together and fullest representation in the S. A. F. O. H. of the two forces, from the operations of which, probablj moi-e than any other agency, the greatest horticul- tural advancement can proceed. With the present year the S. A. P. O. H. reaches itr manhood, metaphorically speaking. We suggest that its future endeavor be made compatible, in very deeu with its aims and objects; that it get out of the rut in which it has been allowed to travel for too many years— not from want of knowledge of the situation, but because of a disinterestedness in its work on the part of the great majority of its members. It will thus be seen that in order to bring about much needed reforms conducing to the S. A. F.'s best interests, the most able men in the organization must handle its affairs; hence the imperativeness of a wise selection of officers— men imbued with an optimistic, progressive spirit, broadminded. capable men who seek only the advancement of horticulture as against self-aggrandizement or pecuniary profit. We still have such men in the midst of us; on them let the choice of the delegates fall at the Washing- ton meeting. National Horticultural Council. The committee appointed November last at World'.= Fair in St. Louis, consisting of the following persons. Professors Samuel B. Green. L. H. Bailey, L. R. Taft, Messrs. J. H. Hale, J, C. Vaughan. J. H. McFarland and H C. Irish, for the organization of a Horticul- tural Council, met pursuant to call. July 2, 1905, in Chicago. There were present of the committee above named Professors Bailey and Taft and Messrs. J. C. Vaughan and H. C. Irish, also by invitation C. B. Bas- sett. of the Michigan Horticultural Society, O. C. Rimonds and M. Barker, of Chicago. Following a full discussion, the aim. scope and com- position of the organization was adopted, as follows: Name — National Council of Horticulture. Object— To fraternize and concrete the horticultural interest of North America. To consider the questions of public policy and ad- ministration which are common to these organiza- tions. To act as a bureau of publicity in the interests of reliable information pertaining to horticulture in its broadest sense. Composition — The membership shall consist of two delegates elected or appointed by each national horti- cultural society, with nine delegates at large. The council shall elect an executive committee of nine persons, at least five of whom shall be delegates at large. As a basis of the first permanent organization of the council the preliminary organization was retained and the following added to the committee, making the nine delegates at large as follows: Professor L. H. Bailey. J. H. Hale. Professor T,. R. Taft, J. Horace McFarland. Professor Samue' S. Greene. H. C. Irish. Vf. W. Tracy, Washington. 'D. C. : Professor E. J. Wickson. University of Cillfornia, Berkley, and Professor W. T. Macoun, Ottawa, Can- ada. Three of these are to serve one year, three for two years, and three for three years, or until their suc- cessors are elected by the council. J. C. Vaughan was retained as chairman, pending the final organization, and H. C. Irish as secretary. The first work outlined for the organization was to enlist the active co-operation of the leading national societies on the lines named in the objects of the so- ciety; and the secretary was instructed to prepare circular letters placing the matter before such socie- ties at their next annual meeting, or through the officers or executive committees Messrs. Taft, Irish, and Bassett were appointed a committee to attend the meeting of the American Pomological Society at Kansas City. The meeting then adjourned, subject to the call of the chairman in October next, when it is honed to meet with the American Civic Association at Cleve- land, Ohio. Conditions of the Seed Trade. The seed trade conditions are in a state of beauti- ful uncertainty; no one knows Just where and how he stands, and ^\'ill not until after the Midsummer in\'entory, now actively going on. is completed. Along many lines there is an active demand, on others as strong a desire to unload. The shortages of two or three years ago frightened the dealers and growers into over-production, the results of which are now being felt by the growers. Orders are not coming in as freely as expected, which makes the commercial atmosphere blue; a condition that will right itself in due time. Shortage is responsible for many ills from which the trade suffers. There is always a large amount of seeds, of kinds largely used, that is grown on specu- lation, much of which is of an uncertain character. When there is an active demand the trade will grasp at anything that resembles the article wanted. It is not a question of quality, but of a supply that will answer to meet the demand, the result of which is disappointment. The jobber works off a lot of trash to the dealer, who gives the same to his customeis. and loses trade, to a great extent. We hear complaints long and loud from every quarter, of certain varieties of peas and beans, .so badly mixed that the trucker waxes warm, refuses to pay, gets sued, and brings in a counter claim for damages, the results of which need not be told. The writer has in his garden a row of Advancer peas, in which may be found about every variety of the green wrinkled peas. They are like Falstaff's Army, "of all ages and of all sizes." Our old and well estab- lished seed houses will not handle such stock, having found from long experience that it is better to lose a sale than to lose a customer. There are plenty of adventurers that handle stocks of doubtful quality, and there are scores of small dealers that are sadiy taken by that class, to their injury. During the past year there was a great cry of scarcity of certain varieties of beans, notably. "Ward- well's kidney wax,'* a well-known and popular variety. The result was, exhorbitant prices and considerable stocks left over. Every bushel could have been sold at a large profit: instead, there are many bushels that will not be sold until another year, when prices will undoubtedly be much lower, as high values have greatly stimulated production, which is always the tendency. The growers of sweet corn for seed purposes are feeling the effects of over-production: not so much the result of the surplus in the hands of the legitimate and responsible trade, as from the competition of the adventurers who take the chances of a short crop, and slaughter prices in seasons ofabundance. The present condition of the growing crops is an unknown quality: so far as present indication goes, there is no danger of a shortage. From what infor- mation we can get all the brassicas are doing well, in fact, much better than was expected in early Spring. The outlook for the coming season need not cause alarm, even though the truckers are having a hard time of it now; in fact, the season has been an un- profitable one from the start. That, however, will not materially affect the seed trade, as the same, or an increased acreage will surely be planted. The annual increase of production is at least ten per cent., consequently there will be a proportionate increase in the sale of seeds. The industries ofour country are all active, wages are good, monev is plentiful, con- sequently the demand for vegetables will be Just ns great in proportion. The truckers cannot abandon their industry, no more than the manufacturer or merchant, because of an unprofitable season. They may grow more or less of a given product, but the aggregate will he the same. The seed trade outlook cannot be Judged by the indications of a given locality. The business is fast changing its base of operations. But a few years ago Ihere were no seed houses of any importance at the South: now all is changed. Some of the brightest men in the trade opened up seed houses where seeds are used, and with marked success. Some of these houses are painstaking and agressive. and the quantity of seeds sold hy these houses is simply wonderful. We .^annot give statistics, as they have not been given us. All business men know w^hat other industries are doing at the South, and the seed trade is in the first rank, not only in extent, but in character. L, Music for S. A. F. Visitors. Editor Florists* Exchange: TTncle Sam's contribution to the entertainment of visitors to S. A. F. & O. H. meeting during convention week in Washington will be many and varied, but among them a series of concerts by some of the mili- tary bands stationed around Wa'^hington may not be the least enjoyable. The following schedule is an- nounced for convention week, viz.: Monday. August 14. TJ. S. Cavalry Band in the Smithsonian Grounds. 7:30 to 9 p. m. Tuesday. August 15. TJ. S. Engineer Band in Wash^ ington Circle. 7:30 to 9 p. m. Thursday, August 17, U. S. Cavalry Band in Judi- ciary Park. 7:30 to 9 p. m. Friday. August IS. U. S. Engineer Band, in Iowa Circle. 7:30 to 9 p. m. It is also expected that the world famous Marine Band will give its regular concerts on Wednesday evening at the Capitol Grounds, and on Saturday at the White House Grounds. These places are all accessible by street cars, tickets on which can be bought for 25 cents, which may be used on any street car in Washington. J. R. FREEMAN, Vice-President S. A. F. O. H. OUR READERS' VIEWS Pandanus Sanderl. Editor Florists' Exchange; Pandanus Sanderi exhibited by me at the June show of the Newport Horticultural Society was pur- chased two years ago from Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia. This plant, when bought, was In a 5 inch pot; it is now (as illustrated in a recent issue of The Florists' Exchange) a good specimen in a 12-Inch pot. For about ten months the plant in question was of somewhat slow growth and failed to show any growths or suckers from the base; but after that period it grew more rapidly than any Pandanus Veitchii I ever had, and the larger it grew the rich golden color characteristic of this variety developed to a remarkable degree. And, besides, at the time it was exhibited, it put forth fifteen suckers, all of which a week or so ago I severed from the parent, and they are now in the sand. Since I took these youngsters off the old plant, it is thriving still bet- ter, and the newer leaves are more intensely golden in color. This variety of pandanus does better when grown under conditions in two ways different from the usual methods adopted in growing P. Veitchii. First, it needs more light; second, it is. from my experience in com- paring the growth with one of slow growth, im- patient of starvation. It requires frequent shifting, and stands more water if in a proper temperature than P. Veitchii. Pandanus Sanderi. in a small plant, is not in any way an improvement on the older known variety, but when it attains a size requiring an 8 to 10-inch pot and well grown, it shows what it is made of. It is to be understood, however, that it must be encour- aged to grow, and the encouragement should occasion- ally take the form of a mild stimulant, which will help to give it color. From the point of one leaf to the point of another on the opposite side of the plant the length is fully equal to the leaf of the best Pandanus Veitchii I ever had, and notwithstanding the few months it remains in a seemingly inactive state, it arrived at its pres- ent stage of growth in as short a time as Pandanus Veitchii. I consider this new variety a good thing to grow as a specimen plant for conservatory use and for dwellings where single specimen plants are re- quired. DAVID McINTOSH. ^ [ #i)ituarg ) Frank Hicks. At Wantage. L. I., on Friday, July 21, occurred the death of Frank Hicks, at the age of 77 years. The deceased was the father of F. Hicks, of the wholesale firm of Hicks & Crawbuck, Brooklyn, N. Y.. who. with four sisters, are left to mourn the loss of their parent. The funeral was held on Monday, July 24. Curtis Kelsey. Curtis Kelsey. for many years a florist of Missouri Valley, la., died Monday July 24. 1905. at the age of 51 years, his demise resulting from tuberculosis. The deceased was born at Sparta, Ind.. on June 14, 1854; he came to Iowa in 1877. One son, Guy, survives him. William McRoberts. William McRoberts. poet, student and floriculturist, a former native of Ireland, died Wednesday. July 19, 1905. at the home of his son. in Govanstown, Md. Mr. McRoberts was S6 years old, and his death, which was of old age. was hastened by the heat. He was for many years the correspondent of the New York Tele- graph, in whose pages appeared many of his poems, which attracted a great deal of attention. He was at one time engaged in the business of florist. Lawrence P. Kelly. Lawrence P. Kelly died at his home. 423 West Taylor street. Chicago. Sunday, July 23. after a short illness of pleurisy. He was thirty-five years of age. and leaves a widow and one child, eleven years old. Mr. Kelly had been associated with the business for many years. He worked for a time with Kennicott Brothers, and at the time of his death was in the employ of E. C. Amling. wholesale florist. Larry, as he was popularly called, was considered one of the best shipping clerks in the business in Chicago. During the recent strike he rendered admirable ser- vice, being able to get flowers from the depots when others failed. He wa? highly thought of by all. The funeral tooj^ place Wednesday, July 26. Interment be- ing in Calvary Cemetery. Numerous floral offerings were sent by the- trade; E. C. Amling and employees sent a large flat bunch of lilies. 112 The Hlori-st-s' Exchansre Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists Preliminaxy Pro£Lram of the Twenty-first Annual Meeting and Exhibition, to be held at Carroll Hall and National Rifles Armory, Washington, D. C, August 15, 16, 17 and 18, 1905 The following is the official preliminary program for the twenty-first annual meeting and exhibition of the S. A. F. O. H., to take place at Washington, T>. C, August 15. 16. 17 and IS. 1905. The meeting will be held in Carroll Hall, G street, between Ninth and Ten*h streets. N. W., and the exhibition in National Rifles Armory, G street, between Ninth and Tenth streets. N. W. A reduced rate of one and one-third fare, on the certificate plan, has been secured from all railroad and steamship lines in the United States represented in the trunk line and passenger committees. Opening Session—Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2 P. M. Tiie opening session will be devote.] tn addresses of w_elcume. the annual address of the president, and re- ports of secretary, treasurer, state vice-presidents, cnm- mittees and other officials of the society. Judging Exhibits. Judges will examine and prejiare their reports upon the novelties and new inventions in llie trade exhibition immediatel>' after the dose of the opening session. President's Reception, 7:30 P. M. This always popular social feature will be held on Tuesday evening, under the auspices of the Washington Florists' Club. Music and refreshments. Second Day -Wednesday, Aug. 16. 9:30 A.M. F'ollowing reports of judges at the morning session, Wednesday, August Itj, the prize essays prepared by members on the subject of '"The Ideal Employer," will be presented and tlie awards announced Selection of Next Meeting Place and Nomination of Officers. The selection of the location of the next meeting (polls open one hour), nomination of officers and roll- call of States for nominations for State vice-presidents for next year will take place at this session. Lecture. "Work of the Bureau of Plant Induslrv, l\ S. De- partment ttf Agriculture, in its relation to Floriculture and Horticulture," by B. T. Galloway, Chief of Bureau, illustrated by sterooijtijects for discussion al Ihc morning session, Thurs- day, August 17, will be; Helps to Floriculture in the South and Southwest. The Feasibility of Prepaiing a Text Book of Horti- culture for I^issemination by Flinists" Clubs. Election of Officers, 10 A. M. During the discussion the election of ofticers for I'JOO will take place, the polls being kept open two hours. Hail Association, 2 P. M. The i-^lorists" Ifail As lis regular mcctini; in lli ■iation of Amciica will hold oii\eTUion hall at 'Z p. m. Carnation Society, 4 P.M. Society will meet in the Lecture, 8 P. M. "The Work of the Bureau .if Plant Industrv in Kn couraging Civic Improvement and the Teaching of Hor- ticulture in the Public Schools." by Miss Susan B Sipe Waslnngton. D. C. illustrated by stereopticon slides Question Box. The Question Box will be opened during the voting. Among the questions already re<-eived for discussion at this time is the following; Should this society coun- tenance the substitution of popular appellations for cumbersome and often impronounceable foreign names of new plant introdm-tinns. NAno:VAL RIFLES ARUORY, WASHINGTON, D. C, EXBIBITION BALL, S. A. F. 0. H., 1905 'i'hc American Caination i-oinention hall at 4 p. m. Lecture, 8 P. M. "The ideal Countr.\- Ilonn- ioi Hie i\Ian with a Lung Head and a Short rurse," illustrated hv stereopticon slides. By Ogleshy J'aiil. I'hiladclpliia. Pa. Fourtli Day Friday, Aug. 18. Friday will be Washington Florists' Day. Full par- ticulars of the jirogram for this day will be announced later. The Trade Extiibition. The trade exhibition will be. Jis heretofore, a prom- inent feature in the conventitui. Growers of plants, seeds, bulbs, shrubs and trees, dealers in florists' sup- plies, greenhouse requisites, building material for greenhouse construction, heating apparatus, etc., can liere meet the best buyers in the horticultural profes- sion, and no better opportunity for directing attention to the special merits of their goods can be found. Attention of exhibitors and other parties interested is particularly called to the new system of judging, whereby the duties of the judges are limited to the consideration and making of awards to novelties and improved devices only. KxhJbitors are required to make previous entry of all such exhibits with the superintendent in writing. Full rules and regulations, together with diagrams of the exhibition hall, may be obtained from Geo. H. Cooke, superintendent, Connecticut avenue and L street, Wash- ington, D. C, to whom all applications for space should OH made as early as possible, as space is alri.i.i> laige,., disposed of. Silver Medal. A sil\'er medal is offered for tlic best display of cut {lowers in vases. Knti'ies should be made «illj the su- perintendent in advance. Bulbs for Testing. American growers of any forcing bulbs, plants or Needs hitherto supplied mainlj" from foreign sources, dealers controlling stocks of such got)ds, are invited, IS heretofore, to send samples of their product to the Made exhibition, where they will be given space free of ■ liarge. provided that thej' then become tlie property of the society iov testing purposes as to tlieir forcing ■ lualities, results of said testing and awards for qual- ity to be pviblished the following season. Please make I'Titries with the secretary. Exhibit of Department of Agriculture. A si)ecial (lisplay will he made by the Department of Agriculture in Carroll Hall. This feature is expected (o be one of the most iiUeresting and instructi\e ever iu-esented al any S. A. F. convention. Washington Convention Halls. ( lur illustrations show the National Rifles Armory nid Carroll Hall, the builtjing in which the S. A. F. • >. H. convention and exhibition will be held in Wash- ington, D. C, August 15 to IS. The meetings will be held in Carroll Hall, the exhibition in the armory. The buildings which adjoin are situated on G street, between Ninth and Tenth streets. By walking one .square south, to Ninth and P streets, cars can be: lakeii fi>r almost any pait of the city. M. C. Jnlj 29, 1906 The Plorists^ Exchange 113 Visitors to S. A. F. Convention. la order to facilitate all the arrangements of the management for the entertainment of the visitors tu the S. A. F. convention, it is respectfully requested: First. — That all ladies contemplating coming, will kindly send in their names at once to Mrs. Joseph R. Freeman, chairman ladies' entertainment commit- tee. Second. — That all teams, or individuals, wishing to enter the benvUng contest, will send in their names to William H. Ernest, Station M., Washington, D. C. chairman of committee on bowling. Third. — That ladies wishing to enter the ladies" bowling contest M'ill send in their names to F. H. Kramer. Fourth. — That all wishing to enter the shooting contest will send in their names to Z. D. Blackistone. chairman of committee on shooting, corner 14th and H streets, Washington, D. C. List of Washington Hotels. •The Shoreliam, Fifteenth and H streets, N. W., six squares tiom meeting hall. Single room, one person, i2 per day; single room, two persons, $'i per day; room with bath, one peison. $3 per day; loom with bath, twn persons, $4 per day; suites, pailur, two bedionms, with bath, $10 per day. •Arlington, Vermont A\"enije and H Streets, N. W.. seven fcciuaies from hall; $'2 per day for each person. •Hotel Manhattan. 604-G06 ^'^nlh Street, N. AV.. European plan, for gentlemen only. One square from liall, $1 per day upward. •St. James, £ixth ano Pennsylvania Avenues. N. AV.. Euiopean plan. se\-4 n squares from hall; single rooms. }1 to t^.la per day; looms with bath. $2.50 per day; suites, with bath, $3 to H per day. •Colonial, Fifteenth and H Streets. N. AV., European plan; six squares from hall; single rooms, $1 per day. Columbia, for gentlemen only; 1413 Pennsylvania Ave- nue, K. W., six squares from hall; room for one person. |].50 ptv day; two persons, $:i.50 per day. •Metropolitan. Sixth and Pennsylvania Avenues, N. W.; seven ;:qiiares frona hall; American plan. $2.50 to $4 per day; European plan. $1 to $3 per day. *El Reno, opposite B. & O. depot; eleven squares from hall; single, $1 per day; double, $2 per day. •Hotel Johnson. Thirteenth and E Streets. N. W.; four a, cannot speak positively of their comparative merits. As the inquirer has concluded to Install a return trap, and as the circumstances described" by him would indicate that a gravity re- turn apparatus is out of the question, we will not go into the matter further. We shall be pleased to give him any further information in our power at the future time he mentions. U. G. SCOLLAT. I am making an addition to my greenhouse; it is twenty-seven feet wide and fifty-four feet long, three- foot walls and ten feet to the ridge. Can I heat it to 50 degrees witli zero outside (I use hot water) by running 1 '4-inch flow pipe along each purloin, and one through the middle all over- head, and three 2-inch returns under bench to each flow pipe; that would be three fiows and nine returns? F. C. P. — Your calculation for amount of pipe surface to warm your new house is not correct. The surface needed to main- tain 50 degrees inside. In zero weather, amounts to four hundred and fifty square feet. The surface you have specified in your letter shows but three hundred and ninety square feet. While the difference in the amount you speak of and the amount required is not apparently great, yet it is just the amount necessary to have added, in order to fight zero weather. If the weather ever goes below zero. I would advise adding an extra line of piping, at least. Speaking from the zero .standpoint, and assuming that your boiler is in a pit so that the top of It is below the grade of the house. I would suggest that you use fourteen lines of 2-Inch pipe. Two-inch all round will give better results than mix- in.? up with lV2-inch. Two-inch over- head mains will do better work than the smaller size, every time. Run the three overhead supplies (2-inch) as you intended; the remaining eleven lines being distributed under the benches; two coILs of four pipes each under the side benches, and one coil of three pipes under central bench. Should you decide to place the extra line of pipe, add It to this center coil. U. G. SCOLLAT. I have two upright tubular boilers. Boiler No. 1 Is 7 feet high, 30 inches wide. The grate area Is 24 inches in diameter: 42 tubes, 2 inches in dia- meter. Boiler No. 2 Is 4 feet 2 inches high, 32 inches wide. The grate area Is 26 inches in diameter; 42 tubes, 214 Inches in diameter. I would like to know the amount of 1-lnch pipe each boiler will afford steam for. I expect to use the one that will answer my purpose and dispose of the other. I would also like to know whether it will be necessary tor me to put the boiler below the ground for steam heat. If so, how deep? SUBSCRIBER. Texas. — In the case of the first boiler men- tioned, I would say that while it is rated under high-pressure condition to develop 11 horsepower, it is not cal- culated to carry that equivalent in low- pressure heating. High-pressure ne- cessitates constant and regular atten- tion to firing to keep up a high rate of combustion. In order that high steam pressure may be maintained. In low- pressure heating, such conditions could not be tolerated, and for that reason the small grate area and small firebox; in other words, small direct fire sur- face as compared to flue surface, makes this a far from economical low- pressure heating boiler. If I were using this boiler, I would not impose upon It over 1,600 lineal feet of 1-Inch pipe. The second boiler you describe I con- sider equal to the demands of 1.800 lineal feet of 1-inch pipe. This boiler will be the most useful and economical for your purpose, and we would ad- vise retaining It in preference to the other. As the distance to which you carry steam and your method of piping will have some bearing on the depth It is necessary to go with your pit, and as I am without these details, I must assume something in order to make any reply to your last question. It is always best to have the water line well below the heating surfaces or coils, if It can be conveniently done, as It makes a better working Job than oth- erwise and insures dryer steam. As- suming that the houses are 100 feet long, with boiler at one end of them, vou would be safe in aranging your pit so that the water line of the boiler would be three feet below the grade of the houses. Remember that In cal- culating the number of lineal feet boil- ers will carry, the steam and return connections are included: hence you must consider such connections in lay- ing out your work, and reduce their surface to feet of 1-Inch pipe and de- duct from the boiler capacity. U. G. SCOLLAT. Given three lines of IVi-inch pipe each 90 feet long, laid horizontally side and side on brick piers, one end of each of these three pipes connected to a manifold tee, the other end of each pipe terminated by an elbow and a ver- tical li^-inch pipe 3 feet 2 inches long; then all three vertical pipes connected together by fittings and short nipples, a suitable flow and return connected to the three runs, hot water system, open tank, a valve placed In each 90 feet pipe so one or more can be run hot and the balance cold, will vertical pipes make a safe provision for expan- sion and contraction caused by some pipes being hot and some cold, accord- ing as valves may be shut or open? If this is not safe, what Is least permis- sible height for vertical pipes? New York. G. S. B. — The spring pieces for coil you de- scribe will do, but I would not advise anything shorter for a coil of that length. U. G. SCOLLAY. I send you a sketch of my green- house and flue. I wish to put in a coil boiler made of IVo-inch pipe, then to increase to 2-inch pipe to run on east side of house. The flue runs under the west and center benches. The weather goes down to zero sometimes here, and my house, at the farthest end. gets as low as 32 degrees at night in the cold- est weather, killing nearly all of my carnations. The east side of the house is still colder; so I want to run a line of pipe on that side — one flow and two returns. The top of firebox is about level with the ground, and the grate Is about 2 feet from the top of firebox. Grate surface. 16x30 Inches. Would you give me a sketch in The Florists' Ex- change, or how much would Mr. Scol- lay charge me for a drawing so that I could run the pipes myself? How many coils do I require to go In fire- box? I want 50 degrees at night. Tem- perature Is 10 to 15 degrees higher at furnace end, as the furnace is on the inside of greenhouse. I could put the furnace on the outside of house if nec- essary. 1 would like to have a good place to root cuttings. J. H. M. —From your letter we gather that the present flues keep your house at just about freezing point in coldest weather, consequently you must put in additional heating appliance sufficient to raise the temperature at night from 32 degrees to 50 degrees. We would advise running a coil of 2-inch pipe on the east side of the house, containing not less than four lines. Be sure to place an expansion tank in connection with this coil. The pipe coil boiler nec- essary should contain at least 16 lineal feet of lV4-inch pipe, arranged about the firebox In such a way that It will provide best results. Regarding sketch, it Is not the In- tention of The Florists' Exchange to furnish plans or sketches, but to sim- ply reply, as far as possible, to ques- tions and give information. Plans, etc., entail much more work and demand much more space than we are able to afford. U. G. SCOLLAY. CANADIAN NEWS LONDON, ONT.— -We are experienc- ing a spell of abnormally hot weather, making all inside duties most unpleas- ant. There is nothing doing in the way of trade. The London Florists' and Gardeners' annual picnic was held this year at Springbank, the city's beautiful park, on the banks of the river Thames. Two hundred and fifty members, their families and their friends wore pres- ent. An excellent program of sports was provided, prizes for the same be- ing supplied by Messrs. Gammage & Son. Darch & Hunter, and F. Dicks. It was never before my pleasure to see a program of sports so well con- tested, practically everyone entering for the various events. As an illustra- tion 38 lined up for the employees' race; 17 couples In the three-legged race; every member of the committee, with the judges, etc.. in the committee race. Supper was served in the res- taurant on the grounds at 6 p. m., and many left soon after for home thor- oughly satisfied with the outing. BERLIN, ONT.— H. L. Jansen's place is looking splendid just now. the fea- ture being a lot of pot-grown Boston terns, in 5 and 6-inch pots. The chrys- anthemums are fine, so are carna- tions, some of which are grown inside, and some in the field. He has two houses of cucumbers in full crop, but cannot supply the demand. Also two houses of tomatoes. The variety he finds the best for forcing purposes is Ball's Princess. Wilson Her is busy preparing for the Fall. His carnations are all flfeld- grown, but are looking splendid. He is an apiary specialist and says he has no trouble disposing of his products in this line. PRESTON, ONT.— G. L. Peltz has a general stock 'In excellent condition. GALT, ONT.— John Wells has a col- lection of rex begonias that are in grand shape. Especially noticeable are a lot of specimen plants In 8-Inch pots, many of them three feet in diameter. They are being grown for the local ex- hibition. His house contains a general collection of stock in fine shape. Hugh Armstrong makes a feature of palms and araucarias, and they cer- tainly do him credit. His carnations are all field-grown. P. A. Ballingal has taken over the place lately vacated by A. J. Young, and is making many Improvements. A. J. Young Is putting up a fine new big house, but has been hindered through non-delivery of supplies. Adam Dunn has a general line in fine shape: especial mention might he made of two varieties of convolvulus, a pink and a white, one which he grows for use in filling hanging bas- kets. He has also a great many snap- dragons in two varieties, pink and white, for which he finds ready sale In the Fall. It Is worthy of note that all of these gentlemen, in speaking of the bedding trade, report a scarcity of red and crimson geraniums. FRED BENNETT. July 29, lt»08 The Florists' Exchange 115 New York. News of the Week As the conveiilion of the S. A. F. O. H. draws near, great interest is being taken in the Journey to Wash- ington, and the transportation com- mittee is doing its best to secure pleasant traveling for the crowd when it starts on August 14. Secretary John Young has received numerous favor- able responses to his circular letter, and present indications point to the fact that theree will be about 70 dele- gates to the con\'ention from this city. Our bowling club does not seem to be niaking any special effort toward training for the coming tournament, and the team which will represent us at that contest will no doubt have to be chosen on the spot — not the best method of selecting a representative team, by any means, but seemingly the only one available for this city, as it is impossible to keep the mem- bers of the bowling club together dur- ing the Summer months. We hear that the souvenir in prep- aration by the Washington Florists' Club is to be the finest that has been gotten up since the S. A. F. O. H. was in New York, and that the tradespeo- ple throughout the country are re- sponding liberally in placing adver- tisements in its columns. President of the S. A. F. O. H. J. C. Vaughan came to town last Saturday to see his two sons set sail for Europe, l^eonard H. Vaughan and his bride are taking their honeymoon ti'ip on board the steamer Pennsylvania, and the other E-on, Dr. R. T. Vaughan, ac- companies them. President Vaughan went on to Boston Tuesday to attend the annual outing of the Gardeners' and Florists' Club. The manager of his New York stoi-e. L. W. Wheeler, with Mrs. Wheeler. left on Saturday last for a two weeks' vacation at their former home, Dartford, Wis. R. J. Irwin and wife are just back from a two weeks' fishing trip to Bellegrade Lake. Me. The fishing there was something remarkable; a string of 35 rock bass before breakfast w-as a daily occurrence. The July shipments of lily bulbs from Bermuda have been received and distributed. If looks count for any- thing, the bulbs are up to their nor- mal standing in equality. William E. Marshall, of Knoxville, Tenn., has been in the city the past few weeks enjoying himself at the beaches, but at the same time pick- ing up pointers about the business which, he says, will be of value to him in the future. He returns home next week. J. G. Esler, the popular secretary of the F. H. A., was experimenting with new diets during the recent hot weather. One of his menus called for beef soup and watermelon, and was enjoyed immensely. But, alas! the combination neither agreed with each ether nor him, and for two days he was under the baneful influence of over-indulgence. The food proved to be too stimulating, and a simpler diet, with rest between meals, had to be resorted to, when he soon recuperated. The police raided a poolroom one day this week that was located in the rear part of a florist store at 2548 Eighth aventie. The poolroom was evidently run for the benefit of the fair sex only, and about 50 ladies w^ere in the room when the police entered. Stephen Massas, a florist, and two other men are held for trial in $500 bond. The ladies were all allowed to go home. E. G. Hill, of Richmond, Ind., and Mrs. Hill returned from their Euro- pean trip on Saturday last on the Cunard liner Campania. U. G. Scollay and E. A. Munro have joined forces and opened an ofliice as consulting heating engineers at 493 Nostrand avenue, Brooklyn, N. T., un- der the firm title of Scollay & Munro. John Birnie is back from the land of the heather and bagpipes, where he went to see his aged mother. Walter Thompson, a former em- ployee of the Pierson-Sefton Com- pany, has commenced business on his own account as a steam and hot water heating contractor, with offices at 2195 Boulevard, Jersey City, N. J. Notified of the critical illness of his aged gardener, Joel Charles. Mr. E. C. Benedict hurried from New York to his residence at Greenwich. Conn., and remained at the ill man's bedside until he died. Charles had been in the employ of Mr. Benedict 37 years. He had recently re.fused a pension from Mr. Benedict equal to his salary as gardener, preferring to continue active work. J. K. Allen Is spreading a new coat x ; L. M. Towle, display of sweet peas; Mrs. A. W. Blake, specimen plant of Nicotiand Sanderse; A. K. Hartshorn, display of hol- lyhocks and petunias: and Mrs. E. M. Gill, display of flowers. The collections of native plants this week were en- tirely of ferns, the first and second prizes being won by Miss I. C. Shattuck and C. C. Kingman, respect- ively. JOHN W. DUNCAN. BALTIMORE (MD.) GARDENERS' PLUB.— At the regular meeting. July 24. the entertaining committee reported that all arrangements were about completed for the day's sport of Friday, August 18, at which time the club hopes to have a large number of visitors. Our organization has extended to the Washington Florists' Club an invitation to join us on the above date, with all the members in sttendance at the S. A. F. O. H. convention at Washington accompanying them. The invitation has been accepted, and we hope all who possibly can will be on hand. The committee promises to take good care of all properly and an enjoyable time may be expected. Arrangements have been made to take in all places of interest in the city, including the handsomely rebuilt burned district, after which there will be a cruise on the Chesapeake, a boat having been chartered for this purpose. J, J. p. "WASHINGTON (D. r.) FLORISTS' CLUB.— A special meeting of this c-lub was held o\'er Gude Bros' store Monday evening. July 24, and was well attended. Convention matters were freely discussed and a pro- gram adopted. F. H. Kramer resigned the chair- manship of the ladies' bowling team, and W. H. Ernest was elected in his place. The three following gentlemen were appointed to assist the five selected by President Vaughan to act on the introduction com- mittee: C. Henlock, chairman; George C. Shaffer arid Z. D. Blackistone. Messrs. F. A. Whelan. N. Hammer and Samuel Simmonds were also selected to assist the sergeant-at-arms. The following prizes have been donated up to date: F. H. Kramer, a silver cup; Gait Bros., a silver cup; Berry & Whitmore. a silver cup; R. H. Harris & Co.. a silver cup; S. Desio, a silver cup; The National Capital Biewing Co., a silver cup: Hariis & Shaffer, a silver whiskey flask: Albert Esch. twenty-five dol- lars in cash; employes of the Propagating Gardens, CARSATlOn GLENDALE Growers, W. J. & M. S. Voaey, Fort Wayne, Ind. fifteen dollars in cash; George S. Hall, of Cantons- vlUe, Md., five dollars in gold; Eiseman Bros., six silk umbrellas: Lansburg Bros., handsome prize to be selected; L. Cahn. cut glass cigar jar; George Cox, ■ne box of Barrister cigars; W. H. Ernest, two boxes .)f Pete Daly cigars. In order to keep President Vaughan as cool as pos- sible during the reception, it has been decided to make an innovation this year by having that affair held in the open air (weather permitting). With this end in view the palatial lawns of Mr. Antltew Loef- fler have been secured on the Brightwond road, which will be brilliantly illuminated with llmuxands uf elec- tric lights for the occasion, and .^pH* iai ( ars will run at short intervals, so that there \\\\i not he any dif- ficulty experienced in getting to oi- from the city. On Wednesday the gentlemen's bowling will take place at the Rathskeller, at 12 noon, and while the bowling is going on the ladies will be taken for an automobilp ride through the magnificent Rock Creek Park. The ladies' bowlijig will commence at 12 oclnfk noon on Thursday. The gentlemen's shooting match will commence punctually at 3 p. m. Thursday imder the following conditions: The first will be 50 targets of 25 in each string: the second. IF. targets of 5 in each string. Each shooter will supply his own ammunition, which can be had on the grounds at the rate of $2.50 per 100 shells, r'hairman Blackistone will have a program printed, which will contain all the particulars as to the proceedings. Special cars will take those going to participate in the shooting matches directly from the exhibition hall to the grounds of the Analostan Shooting Club. Friday will be the gala day. At 9 a. m. there will be held on the Elipse, opposite the White House grounds, an exhibition drill and dress parade of sev- eral companies of the Engineer Corps of the U. S. A., now stationed at the arsenal, accompanied with music furnished by their own band, which is considered one of the finest in the United States. After the exhibi- tion is over, the visitors will be conducted to the Washington Monument, Propagating Gardens, Bu- reau uf Engraving and Printing, Agricultural, Smith- sonian Natui-al Museum, Botanical Gardens. U, S. Capitol, then to the Congressional Library, where they will assemble for lunch at 2 o'clock among the gods and godesses, after which the band will play the "Girl I Left Behind Me." With respect to this program, I should menticfti that there are a great many courtesies which will be ex- tended to our visitors. It is intended to make the ladies' bowling match a grand success, and the hand- some prizes that have already been presented, and those yet to come, will make the ladies that do not indulge in this kind of pleasure regret it to the end of their days. The exhibition drill, dress parade, etc.. to be given by the Engineer's Coj-ps is an unusual event on an occasion of this sort and may be considered as a great favor in honor of the visiting members of the S. A. F. O. H. The souvenir book that will be presented to each of the members is quite a work of art. It is a handsome- ly bound volume 7x9 with fifty descriptive photo- graph views, every other page being devoted to ad- vertisements. Vice-President Freeman, who has the entire charge of this book, is to be heartily congratu- lated upon his exquisite taste and good judgment in getting out such a grand souvenir. I am sure that every lecipient will cherish it as a momento of one of the most pleasant events of their lives, and when they return to their happy homes will see that it is placed in the family archives. If there is one thing more than another that augurs a grand success for the coming convention it is the fact that the able chairman of exhibits reports that owing to the numerous applications for space, the Masonic Hall has been secured, which, with the Na- titmal Rifles Armory, will afford ample space. Both cut flowers and pinnts will be exhibited (in this- hall), and the Department of Agriculture will hold its exhi- bition of gladioli here also. This hall is an ideal place, having plenty of light, easy of access, being only two minutes' walk from Carroll Hall and National Rifles Armory. T would like to add that George Cooke, the chairman of exhibits, has done all in his power toward making everything agreeable to intending exhibitors, which I am sure will be appreciated by them. Mr. Cooke is one of those good-natured fellows who never get mad nor excited; in fact, he is a regular Mark Tapley and just the sort of man for the office he now lidlds. JT. C. Canadian Horticultural Association. Editor Florists' Exchange. President George Rf^binson. of Montreal, tells me that all arrangements for the convention in that city, August S-11, have been completed, and that nothine: remains but for as many delegates as possible to take the benefit of them. That the Montreal men will make this the most enjoyable convention yet held goes with- out saying: the difficulty will be to take it all in. For the .special benefit of "Job." I would say that wc don't take any bowling in ours, and that every mem- ber would. I am sure, feel highly gratified— even hon- ored— if he would favor the convention with his august and ancient i)resence. Do come. Job, and bring Jemima along with ynu. The Florists' Ex- change has on several previous occasions been present, and I offpr the manager as a reference that visitors from the "other side" are received ^\■ith open arms. As another inducement I might mention that they don't indulge in bagpipes in Montreal, and there will be no bumps. I notice that your Hamilton correspondent mentions the traveling by boat to Montreal. I hope all dele- gates will tiavel by rail and so assist othrrs to ob- tain the cheapest rates. The scenery is no doubt very fine by lake and river, but from all reports, life on the l)oats is not the most pleasant, and at meal time it is a case of "the survival of the fittest:" again, the traveling is slow. Report.*: from various centers (except Hamjlton) show th;it the attendance will be fully up to. if not over the avei-age. Every one should attend: there are various important matters which .affect the whole trade to be discussed. In oppn convention is the time and place to do it. and not aftorwai'd in imtiing :heds and oflires. The tariff question looms up large a.^ain: also the trade paper. A. H. EWING, Secretary. Carnation Glendale. Through the courtesy of Messrs. W. J. and M. S. Vesey, of Fort Wayne, Ind.. growers and introducers, we are able to present the accompanying photographs — one showing a vase, the other a bench of the firm's new carnation Glendale. Messrs. Vesey inform us that Glendale has done exceptionally well during the very propitious weather prevailing in Indiana. July 29, 1905 The Florists' Exchange 117 Meritorious Sweet Peas. Under the riniinistaiu-us prevailing six years ag:u. a number of certificates would have been awarded at the recent exhibition, so beautiful and desirable were the novelties submitted to the judgment of the Floral Committee of the Sweet Pea Society, but a whole- some conservative spirit animates the members, and as they are not deu^irous of adding: to the already un- wieldy list, unless where exceptional merit is shown, many very beautiful novelties were passed by. The only first-class certificate was awarded to sweet pea Helen Lewi;*, which also gained the silver medal of the society as the best novelty of the year. The I color is oi-ange salmon standrrd. with deep pink wing-s: fiowcrs very large, three and four on a stem. The following were decided by the committee to be synonvmous: Orange Countess, Hon. Mrs. C. R. Spencer. Mrs. Mark Kirth. Awards of merit were granted to Queen Alexandra (Eckford). a giant Scar- let Cem that doe.^ not burn: Helen Pierce (Watkins & Simpson), a large perfectly formed llower; color white ground heavily veined and shaded with deep blue, very intense color: Tom Bolton (Bolton), a pure la- vender with threes ar.d four very large fir-wers; Mrs. Hardcastle Sykes (Bollon). an improved Gladys Un- win: Evelyn Byatt (Watkins & Simpson), standard brilliant red with orange shade, wings a deeper shade of the same color, a very pleasing and effective va- riety. Several varieties of great merit were referred back by the committee for another year. The deep rosy carmine sport from Countess Spencer, named John Ingman. to which a first-class certificate was awarded last year when it was exhibited by the raiser S. Cole, has appeared simultaneously in several districts. The committee decided thai the following now ex- hibited for the first time v.-erc synonymous with it: Phyllis Vnwin, George Herbert. John Watson, Sr. It will thus be seen that the fickle Countess has a lot to answer for; but some of her offspring are simply lovely. Some of the committee felt that certificates should be withheld until a variety has been exhibited two years in suciession. Had it been kn badly, it would not have been so enthusiastically welcome. If Queen Alex- andra is sunproof, as Eckford claims, it will entirely displace Scarlet Gem. and may gain thi- coveted cer- lifit-ate next year. The FMoral Committee much regretted that theywcrc debarred the assistance of W. Atlee Burpee, but his loyal devotion under very trying circumstances to the section assigned to him rendered it impossible. | The difference of opinion as regards color was clearly exomplified by the fact that Mrs. Walter Wright gained first prizp in the color class, both as a mauve and a violet :ind purple. In the hastily written notes I sent you by last mail. 1 unintentionally oniitted to say that tTie best blooms in the show came from Scothind. from Messrs. Malconi & Duncan of Duns. Their exhibits in the class for twelve distinct varieties have never been excelled at I'ur meetings. S. B. DICKS, F. R. II. S. PEONIES.— These were extensively shown and soipe grand new varieties were submitted to the com- mittee for certificates. Those gaining the distinc- tion were Fiancee, a large double pure white, and Her Grace, a very fine double flesh pink, with a rosy shade. These came from Messrs. R. H. Hath, Ltd., Wisbech, who staged a \ery fine collection of the various types, those with the large ray petals and golden centers being very fine. From Messrs. T, S. Ware, lAd.. came a very pretty while: the center llorets were small, but the great attraction was Its lovely perfume. It is named La Grandesse, and. though it failed to gain an award, it is quite safe to recommend it as a most useful variety. From Messrs. Kelway & Co.. who are well known as peony si>ecialists, came several new things; Pageant. large double red, and Louis N. Parker, white, with a lemon shade and very large ray petals, were the most noteworthy of the new kinds. It is rarely that one sees such a fine display of these showy flowers as were exhibited on this occasion, all the growers of hardy flowers coming out strong. In Amos Per- ry's collection w'ere some fine varieties. Messrs. Wal- lace & Co. also had some good things: Dorothy, rose pink, wdth golden center, was very attractive. Messrs. Rarr & Sons' I..eonie, fiesh pink, and Snowball, whil^, were very good. EREMURUS have come much to the front lately, and we are getting some fine varieties. The im- mense spikes of E. robustina are always a source I>. K. Williams-----,--..---...---■..----—- UeotloQ the FlorUts* Ixchftoffe whvB writlns. FIELD=fiROWN CARNATIONS Lawson, Enchantress. Prosperity, Queen Louise, $&.ou per 100; $46 oo pur lOUO Lord, JooBt, McGowftn, Wm. Bcott, $4.00 per 100; $35.00 perl" 00. Strong, healthy plants. Cash with order, please. FRANK VOISENAT, West Babylon, N. Y. Qreat Eaet Neck Road, near Main Road. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. ROBT. C. PYE Carnations NYACH, N. Y. ll^tlflB th« FlorUta' Bxchance when wrltlns- E.O.HILLCO. Wholesale Florists RICMMOIND, IIND. Mention The FlorlBta' Exchange when writing. A. B. DAVIS & SON kuM Sipeciallstii PLRCELLVILLE, VA. Mention The glorlsta' BTcbange when writlDg. Tl|i! Lewis cogseiTatorits MARLBORO, MASS. W. L. LEWIS, Carnation Specialist UeDtlon the norlata' Kzduaf* wboi wrlttaf. TEXAS GROWN «, ^^ Inch pots Per 100 Asparaf:ae PluniosaB Si 26 A8p«ragruH 8preng«rl "' 2 OJ Stnllax ' 1 QQ AlyHSum, 2 inch pots I'so Alyesam, rooted cuttings I'oo Boston Ferns, 4 inch pots ""lo'oo Boston Ferns. 3 inch pots ., .. e 00 J. W. COREE, Whitewrlsht. Texas 1000 «20.00 18.00 9.00 12.00 8.00 American Ileaatf. 1000planta.ln4-in. pots 16o each, In the pink ot conaitlon, no spotor mlldbw! CARNATIONS 2™° I-awson and Bnchan- EDWARD H, PYE, Upper Wyack. N. Y. Glisiiliisagdises CHEAP TO MAKE ROOM oJaft™^' *^*^^ '"*^ '^"^"' Money Order or Bant CHRYSANTHE3irMS. 3-lnch The following list at $1.50 per 100; $13.50 per lOOO. In assortment Harry A. Pan- Mrs, Jerome Jones Pink Elkshom Lavender Queen Violet Rose Monarch of Ostrich Plumes Mrs. J. O. Whilldin EvauKeline Mrs. W. McK Twombly Achilles Mme Payne Yanariva Ville de Bordeaui Wiliowbrook B. E. Richardson Glory of the Pacific R D. Carte Dr A. W. Wakely Ladr Harriet B.H. Plerson Rathe rine Loheman P.ritan Lady Fitzwygram Belle of Oastlewood Mrs. E Bnettner Monrovia Kentucky "White Queen Captain c* rid ley Calvats of '89 Ed a Prass Kate Brown Marion Henderson Estulle Adele Pink Ivory Mrs.S. T. Murdock Good Gracious Mrs. Governor Fifer Vicar of Leatherhead Mary Hill Hhawmut Mrs. J. J. Glessner The following at $3.00 per 100 Wm. Duckham Le Springer Timothy Eaton Black Beauty Shllowa Mrs. F. J Taggart Halcomb Lamond Baden Powell Mrs. Perrin ROSES, 3-incli The following at $ 1 6.00 per 1000. No lees than 600 at this price Cornelia Cook Catherine Mermet Mme. Margottin Clothilda Soupert Snowflake White Niel White Rambler Mile. F. Krnger Mary Washington Marie Van Houtte Baltimore B'-Ile Marie Guillott Yellow Rambler Pink MamanCochet Pink Rambler White Maman Cochet ThefoUowlngat fS.OOperlOO; $1 7.50 per 1000 Kais-rln Augusta Vic- Crimson Rambler torla Bride Pink La France Bridesmaid Will Exchange a part for Boston and Pierson Ferns, atate what yon have to offer. THE REESER FLORAL CO , URBANA, OHIO Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. 120 The Plorists' Exchano-e Hannah Hobart The Pride of California ^ ^ The Grandest of Pinl< Carnations A shade deeper than Lawson, blooms four to four and one-half inches across, full and regular. Stems long and strong. Does not burst the calyx. Growth free and easy. A prolific bloomer. Its flowers wholesale for a higher price than any other carnation in the San Francisco market. (See illustration and full description in The Flohists' Exchange of July 1, 1905.) Orders for rooted cuttings booked now and filled in rotation beginning January 1, 190fi, at $3.00 per 13; 115.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1000. JOHN H. SIEVERS & C0.,'^|,Sl','c'.1 Mpntinn Tho FlArlst*' ffxphnngo whpn wi-tHng J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO. JOLIET, ILL. Carnations Our Specialty Mention the riortits' ■xebanre when writing The Beautiful Pink Carnation CANDACE DlBBemlnatlon 1906, $2.00 per doz. , 912.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Early— commercial. Indianapolis Flower and Plant Co. and John Hartje. Indianapolis Ind. Meotloo the FlorlBte' Bicbftngg when wrttlnir FIEL,»-GR.OWIV CARNATIONS SXANDARD KINDS Am now bookintj orders for delivery at once or whenever deHired. Call and set stock or eend me a list of your wants. CHARLES H.TOTTY, Madison, N.J. Mention The Florlata' Etrbange when writing. FIELD- CROWN CARNATIONS 2.000 Tli« Belle $10.00 3,000 Flamingo 8.00 1.200 Mrs. Patteu 8.0O 1.600 Nelson Fischer 8.00 1,000 Boston Market COO 1,000 Mrs. Nfisoii 6.00 1.800 White I loiul 6 00 Per 100 Per 1000 $»5.00 76.00 76.00 76.00 65.00 66.00 liS.CO PUDVCftUTUCUIlUC Ben Wells, Et.Bonnefoud, bliniOAninLMUHIO MllUcent Blchardson, Wm. Dackham, Ool. D. Appleton. Kimberly. Thlr- kell. White Bonnaffon, O. H. DIederlch, F. S. Vallls, DalBkoy, Mrs. Ooombes, Mrs. T. W Pockett. Ivory, Bocoasse, Ool. PoweU, O. J. Salter. Fee du Ohampa- saur. White Maud Dean, Mounler, 21n., $3.00 per 100. Rn?F PI /INT? "■"'" ^-In- Bride; 900 3-lu nuot rLHnii) Bridesmaid, $4.60 per 100; $40.00 per lOOO. Cash. lire. o. D. W. J. & M. S. VESEY, Pert Wayne, Ind. Meotlnn Thf Finrlwtw' Errhapgp when writing Carnations Per 100 Per 100 Enchantress $6.00 Harry Fenn $5.00 Lawson 6.00 Scott 4.00 Flamingo 5.00 Benevleve Queen Louise 5.00 Lord 4.00 Queen 5.00 Morning Prospector 5.00 Glory 4.00 Prosperity 5.00 Estelle 4.00 Fleld-gro wn plants. SMILAX S1.50 periuo H. W. FIELD, Northampton, Mass. Mention the FlorlatB' Bicbange when writing CHRYSANTHEMUIVIS 2'., Inch potH, In flDH growing citndltler 100; $76.00 per 1000. S. J. GODDARD, Framlntham.Mass. Miiitlun The Florists' I':x..liaii^'e when writlug. THE KTU^ BRICK N CKRNKTION Price, 93,50. Send for Sample Pages A. T. DE LA MARE PTG. &. PUB. CO. Ltd., 2-S OJANE STREET, NEW YORK $6.00 per 100 ; $50.00 per 1000 CARNATIONS NOW READY Enchantress Lawson Queen Queen Louise Qenevleve Lord Harry Fenn rirs. Patten Cash with order Satlslactlon guaranteed. HUGH CHESNEY, Farmlngton. Conn. Mi/litl..ll The l.'lijrlals' E.\.;liuiige uln-ll urltiug. 10,000 CHRYSANTIIEniUniS From pcits, uice aoft plants, at i2.00 per 100. 8perlai price per inoo. Sample free for the ask- ing. Kooted *.-uttIng8, $K.00 per 1000. White. pink and yellow klnd.s. COOLIDGE BROTHERS, So. Sudbury, Mass. MpntloD thp FlorlHtd' RTfhange whpn wrltlDg CHRYSANTHEMUMS 51)0 Wm. Duckh;ini. 500 Ben. Welln. from field, plant'^ branched, i and 4, tl to S In, bigli, $4.0o per 10 t ; $35. Ou per lOoO. 1000 Own Koot RoHes> Bride. Brideemaid and Gate, strong and healthy plants, $4.0J per 100 ; $25.00 per 1000. Cash with order, pleaae. R. EN6ELMAN & SON, Pittsfield, Mass. IfpDtlon th« Flnrl.tii' Kxcbanre when writing Planting time at hand. Best standard varieties in stock. Send List for best quotations NATHAN SMITH & SON ADRIAN, MICH. UentioD the Florists' Bzcbange when wrttlos. Chrysanthemums New and standard varieties. Fine plants now ready, avi inch pots. Write for list and prices. H. WEBER & 50NS Oakland, Md. Meptlon the HTfirlgf * Bicbange wbes wHtlag Chrysanthemum FINE YOUNQ PLANTS Shaw, Bailey, Jones, Ivory, Pink Ivory, Appleton, Bonnaffon, HalUday, Polly Rose, Pacific, Parr, Perrin, Robinson, etc. Out of 2;^2-in. pots, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Cash with order. CHAS. ZIMMER WEST COLLINCSWOOD, N.J. MPTitInn The Flnrlsta' Kxchflnge when writing. 50,000 Dr. Engnehard, Amorita, Golden Wedding, Ivory, Appleton, Jerome Jones, Pacific, Polly Kose, Willow Brook, Robinson. Maud Dean, Bonnaflfon, white and yellow. 2H In. pots, $2.60 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. ROSES Kalsei'in, Hermosa, Clothilde Fioupert, Cochet (pink and white). Ivory, 3 In. pots, $4.60 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. J.D.BRENNEMAN Box 24 HARRISBURG, PA. MeutlonThe Florists' Eicbange when writing. Chrysanthemum Stock a 1-4 INCH POTS Our Hlock plants have ii«ver been stored under the beucli but have been grown cool In one of our best three-quarter span bouses since flowers were cut. We oll'er short, stocky plants, in perfect condition. Pink. Per 100 Wm. DuoKnam. . .$6.00 A. J. Balfour S.OO Dr. Enguehard.... 4.00 Glory ot Pacific. . . 2.00 Maud Dean '2.60 Mile. M. Llger.... 3.00 Mrs. Ooombes 2.60 Nemesis 2.00 Pink Ivory 2.00 White. Per 100 Ivory $2.00 Lady Fltzwygram. 2.00 Alice Byron 3.00 Nellie Pockett.... 2.60 Mrs. H. Robinson. 2.60 Yellow. Per 100 col. D. Appleton.. $2.60 Oremo 2.00 Henry Sinclair.... 3.60 Major BODuaCTou.. 3.00 October Sunshine. 2.00 125,000 Field Crown Carnation Plants 30,000 Lawson ; also Prosperity, Bradt, May Naylor, Wahott, Queen Luui.se, Maceo, Eldorado, Scott and Joost. EDW. J. TAYLOR, SOUTHPORT, CT. Mention The Florlats' Rxchange when writing. White. PerlOO Mutual Friend. ...$2.00 Polly Rose 2.00 Crimson. Black Hawk 2.00 Dazzler 8.00 John Bhrlmpton.. 2.60 CHRYSANTHEMUMS Frum 3^4 In ml 2 V, in. puts. A. J. Balfour, Dr. Knguehard, Mayflower. Price from 2H Inch pote, $4.00 per 100. Mra. H. Robinson, Qlra Barclay, Maud Dean. Mrs. (loombs. Kagoya, Buperba. Price from 2H lucb pots, $3.&0 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. Autumn Olory, Ada Spauldlng, Colllngfordil. Dorothy Devens, Glory Pacific, Harry May, Harry Parr, J. E. Lager. J. H. Troy, Meta. Minnie Wanamaker, Mrs. Baer, Mrs, 8. T. Murdock, Miss M. M. Johnson, Major Bonnaffon, Mrs. Humphrey, Mad. Fred Bergman, Nlveus. Polly Rose, Rose Owen, Thomas H. Brown, Seno, T. Oarrint^on, 3olell d'Octobre. Ool. D. Appleton, Price, from 2H Inch pots, (3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS READY FOR IMMEDIATE SALES. For prices, etc., see page 9, July Ist Issue Own Roet ROSES Fine Stock Bride, Rrideeiuald, Golden Gate. 3ln. pota $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per lOOO. Sunrise, fSuuHet, 3 in., $8.00 per 100. Fran/. Deegen, 3 in., $10 00 per 100. Fres. Carnot, Kaitierln, .tin.. $8.00 per IfO. ROSBS Hermoea. La France, Clothilde Soupert, Crim- son Rambler, from 5 lu. pota, strong. $25 00 per 100. Haidy and everbloomin^ vars. 2^ Inch. 94.00; 3!4 inch. $12.00; 4 Inch. $16.00 per 100. GRAFTED FINE STOCK Bride, Bridesmaid, Golden Gate, Carnot Kalserin, Testout, La France. Wootton VVatteville, Albany, they are in 3 inch pots, at $15 0( per 100. Killarney, from Sin. pota. $18.00 per 100. FINE If ini ETC 2 1-4 in. STOCK VIOLETS POTS Marie Louise, $3.00 per lOD; $26.00 per 1000. WOOD BRO^., rishkill, New York UentloD The FlorlstB* Exchange when writing. July 2H, 190B The Plorists' Exchange J2J 'MUMS 3 IN., NIOE STOCK I N/- C=> 1=?; >^ $1 50 per 100 100 each Bluck Hawk. Halliday. Queen. Weateru Kintr. Appleton, Joues, etc. PKl HI ROSES, Chlneee, inest mixed, 2 In. plants, $2.11(1 i.er ion. ROSKS, Ivory, i In., $2.00 per 100. Caah. Direct all orders plainly to BYER BROS. Chambersburg, Pa .Mfritlim The Flnrl^tn' Rxchiince whpn wrltlpp. Chrysanthemums We have on liauJ SOO William Duckhaiii, pink, out of 2 lucli pots, that we will sell sor $4.00 per 100, S.N. PENTECOST/c"leI°e'l%'S"o«',o Mpntlnn thi» rinrlnfii' BichwDg** wbPD writing 10,000 Standard and New Chrysanthemums 3 and 4-iii('li pots. 3000 Rose» BrltleKUinicI, MacArthiir, Vucle John, Ivory, Chatenay Write for Prices. THE 6ASSER COMPANY, Cleveland, Ohio Meutinn The Flin-isis" P'xrl];iD^,'e when writlog. MB! BiBLEI On lt& Own Roots strong, healthy, 2V4-ln. plants, $2.50 per doz, ; $16.00 per luO; $125.00 per 1000. Ready to ship at once. A few 3 inch plants, $3.50 per doz. ; $25.00 per 100. THE GONARD & JONES GO. WEST GROVE, PA. UentloD the Floriat** Bichange when wrltlTi* Clothilde Soupert White Cochet Maman Cochet Marechal Niel Etoile de Lyon Ivory La France Sov, de P, Netting Fine stork 3>s In. pots, $3.00 per 100. Magna Charta Paul Neyron Capt, Christy Ball of Snow X^ In. pots. »3.00 per 100. Crimson Rambler B^.i^.£oi;r£'^ DHDV nSmDlBr $1.00perdoz.; $7.00perlOO JOHN A. DOYLE, ,>^T.r. Springfield, Ohio lI<-ntlon the Flnrlsts' EzohaDice whpn wrWi-^ ROSES Bargain PricesWhileTheyLast BRIDE, 2J in., per 1000, $20.00; 3 in., $30.00. BRIDESMAID, 2i in., per 1000, $20.00; 3 in., $30.00. METEOR, 21 in., $20.00 ; 3 in., $30.00. The above stock is thoroughly first- class, well rooted and ready for planting. LAKEVIEW ROSE GARDENS JAMESTOWN, N. Y. Mention The Florists' E-Tchange when wrltlpg. I//OLET CULTURE Price. $1 SO Postpaid A.T. De La Mare Ptg. & Pub. Co. Ltd., New York PUREBONEMEAL liosc t;it»\vers who iirc troubled to secuii- I'UKE R.\W liONE M1';.\L whould write to I'.MiROLI, S. r.\(iK, HYDE PARK, VT. Hh guarnntet's his product uni|ualilleilly as holng an absoliilely pure, naturiil, ground iione with nnne of the gluten or other valu- able ingredients removed. His price Tor a 20(I-iiouikI barrel is only $3.25, freights paid to ne.irly all points. Write hiiu saying that you saw Ids advertisement in The Florists' ExcHAN<}E, and be will send you a saniple free, po.stpaifl. Mention TUr tli,ii.im' Kxchanee when writing. V!S\ ROSE STOCK To Close Out Perluo Bridesmaid. E^ft'd, l-3ls Inch $111.00 Baby Kambler, grafted. 4 Inch 20. UO OWN ROOT Bridesmaid Golden Gate, 4 Inch 5.00 Bride, Brldesniaiu, Ivory, Uolden Gate, 31nch 3.00 SMILAX PLANTS 2.60 CHRYSANTHEMUMS For varieties and prices see my adTertlsement in issue of May 27. page 700. JAMES E. BEACH, 2019 Park Avenue, BRIDGEPORT, CONN. UentloD tbf> Finrlata' Bxcbancr when wrltlDc. Blake's Lever Clip FOR FASTEKING STAKES TO THE CROSS WIRE PATENTED SEPT- 23 They never slip and are a great saving of both time and money. EVERY GROWER SHOULD TRY THEM AND BE CONVINCED Price, $1,75 per lOOO Send for free samples. B, S. BUKE & SON. ROCHESTER, N.Y, 166 Linden Street BRANCH 0FF10E.26 BOEftUM PLAGE, BROOKLYN. K,Y, IdeotloB the riorlsta* Bxcbange wbei wrltlof. ES SURPLUS STOCK Bridesmaid, Bride, (Jolden (iate, Chat- enay, Uncle ,Iohn, La Detroit, Liberty, fine plants, 3 in. and SVi In. pots, price, f 15. 00 per 100. i>n own roots, ;i in. aiul 3Vi»in. pots, rhatennv and Uncle ,Iohu, .'$10.00 per 100. Robert Simpson, Clifton, N. J. MentUiD tbp Florlitg' Brohangg when writlPB- Suiiiios Rose stocK All in XI condition. 1)^ inch stock. BRIDESMAID, BRIDE, IVORY", GOLDEN GATE, METEOR, f:i.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. .VIso a Hue lot of Latanla Borbonica 3 Inch pots, from one to two character leaves. $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000 ; $300.00 per 10,000 J. B. HEISS, Dayton, Ohio Tlie KzutLc Nurseries Meutlon Tbe Flin-lrttB' KichuiiKe wlieii wi-ltlug. ROSES 2000 No. 1 Bridesmaid and about 1600 No. 1 Ivory, In S|.^-ln. pots, now In good shape for benching, $6.00 per 1(K): »46.0»per lOilo. Also a lot uf Bridesmaid and Meteor, In ZUln. pots, M.OO per 100 : $26.00 per lOOO. IRA G. MARVIN S N. Franklin St., WILKES BARRE, PA. Mention the Florists' Eicbaoge when writing. ROSES lOUO Onlden Gate. 3^ Id 4c. 500 Kalserin.SVftlD 8o. 100 Ctiatenay,3H in 5c. Worcester Conservatories, Worcester, Mass. Mention The Florists' Bxcbange when writing. ROBT. CRAIG & SON JOHN BURTON, Receiver. ROSES, PALMS, CROTONS CARMATIOMS and Moveltles in DECORA'TI'VE I>K,AKT8 Marl(etand49tliSts., PHilADELPHIA, PA. ifpntloD the FloriatB' Eicbange whPn writing ROSES Each. 2000 Beauty plants In 4 in. pots $0.16 1000 Malls In 4 In. pots (6 lOOO Brides In 4 Id. puts 16 1000 Meteors In 4 In. pots 06 No better plants grown. Free from black spot and mildew. LOUIS M.NOE. Madison. N.J. Mention The Florists' Excbunge when wrltlof. Golden Oate, Ivorv. Muie. HOHte. Bride and Bridesmaid from 3>{ and 4 In., fine plants. $6.00 per 100. Wo also have a few CHRYSANTHE- MUMS left, $2.00 per 100. SMITH & GANNETT, Geneva, N.Y. Mention the norUta' Birbang* wb«B wrltlnf- ROSES I.a France, 3 In $6.00 per 100 Ivory,3 1n 4.00 ■• Golden Oate, 2 In 2..'J0 '• Send tor tree sample. R. L. GRAHAM, ''""C^"" Baltimere, Md. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. C. R. HILLS, Grand Rapids, Mich. LA DETROIT, CHATENAT and SUNRISE, 8 In.. $6.00 per li'P. -VSPARAGC9 PLCMOSCS NANUS, fine .strong plants, 3 In.. $5.00 per 100. PRIHCLAS, all varieties. 2'^ In., $2.00 per 100, ready al)Out Angnst lO. OHRI.STItlAS PEPPERS, 2 >4 In., $2 00 per 100. CINERARIAS, 16 to M In., $2.00 per 100, ready about August. FORGET-ME-NOTS, Sold clumps, $4.00 a 100. AQl'ILEGIA, assorted varieties, 2>4 In. 12.00 per 100. ANTIKRBINUM, assorted colors, 2,»4 In., $2.00 per 100. If it Comes from HII_US, it's All Right Mentlop the Florlata* Exchange when writing. ROSE PLANTS STRONG, HEALTHY STOCK ' Per 100 KAISERIN, 2;i In. pots $5 00 (Plants large enough for 3 Inch pots.) BRIDESMAID, 3 in. pots 5 00 BRIDE 3 in. pots ... 6 00 LIBERTY, 2'i In 5 00 THE LEO NiESSEN COMPANY, ''sAtir Philadelphia, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Per 100 Per 1000 AMERICAN HEAVXV, 3i,.l. inch f6 00 $50 00 LA DETROIT, 31/. Inch 6 00 50 00 MAX VO.'V HreSUORFER, 3yo inch 5 00 40 00 luKAL,, :;ijlnch 5 00 40 00 ROSALIND ORR ENGLISH. SVi Inch 25 00 200 00 BRIDESMAID, 3 inch 4 00 35 00 •WM. ASKE^IV, '-'1:; inch 5 00 40 00 SlTNRISiE, 21/a Inch 4 00 35 00 .\11 plants sold under oxpress condition that If not satisfactory when received they are to be Immediately returned, when money will be refunded. Telenhone Sia4B Central PETER REINBERC, 61 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO th0 Wlnrittm' Kr^* GRAFTED ROSES FOR FORCIINO Extra Fine Healthy Plants, Free From Mildew Liberty, 3y, In, pots, $18,00 per 100. Bridesmaid. Qolden Qate, Kalserin, 3% In. pots, $15.00 per 100; $145.00 per 1000. 20,000 OWN ROOT ROSES Sunrise, 3 in. pots, $9.00 per 100. Bride, Perle, Bridesmaid, Kalserin, 3 in. pots, $7.00 per 100. SW%jr^'W ^m. ^g^ 2% in pots, $1.50 per 100; $12.50 per 1000. IJ^&^L^L^^^^^^kk. SEND FOB FBIOE LIST. J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Mention Ihm flurlata' Bx«feftns« -vbeo writing. 122 Xhe Plorists' Exchange CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS Cash with Ordar The columm under this beadlnc are re- served for advertisements of Stock for Sale. Stock Wanted. Help Wanted, Situ- ations Wanted or other WanU; also of Greenhouses, Land. Second-Hand Mate- rials, etc.. For Sale or Rent Our charge Is 10 cts. per line (7 words to the line), set solid, without display. Display advertisements In these col- umns 16 cento per line; count 14 lines to the Inch. No advertisement taken for less than eo cento (3B words), except Situations W8.li ted. [If replies to Help Wanted. Situations Wanted, or other advertisements are to be addressed care of this ofBce, add 10 cento to cover expense of forwarding.) ^rrOCKJDR^ALE_ SEEDLINGS of Primula Obconlen aranainora; ml^ed colors; nice plants. 60c. per 100, by mall. A. Relyeg & Son. Pooghteepsle. N. Y. FIFTEEN Imndicd American Beauf.v roses; 2'A- Inch $:!n per 1.000; 4,000 Knlserin. 2-lnch. Sl.'j per l.noo. C. & .. Calla. Ohio. WANTED — A competent gardener to take charge of our propagating department, having about 5.000 square feet of glass, and our lath house occupying 50,000 square feet. Must be a good propagator and have a general knowledge of or- namental trees and shrubs. A good opportunity for an energetic man who wishes to advance and who is not afraid of work. Address Fan- ober Creek Nurseries, inc.. Fresno. Cal. Competent salesman to travel for Seed house in Boston. Address F. G. B. , General Delivery, Boston P. O., Maes. BUSINESS FOR RENT— III Nyaek. N. T.. about SO.OfiO square feet of glass; a rare opportunity for right partv; will rent cheap. Address DePew .^- Blnuvelt. Nynck. N. Y. FOR SALE or lease, commercial greenhouses; tine location; handy to all cars to city and market: whole or divided. Inquire Hugo Pla- deck. Elmhurst Post-otBce. N. Y. WANTED — An active and energetic partner with capital for the enlargement of a thriving flower and seed store In a most fashionable city. Address C. T.. care Florists' Exchnnge. GREENHOT^SES— For rent at Ba.vside. L. I.. N. Y. ; two greenhouses. 2iXt feet long and 18 feet wide, and a propagating house, sheds, elc. with an acre of land. Address Mrs. M. A. Butler. Bayside; or F. W. Hendrlckson, Eayslde. real_ estate agent. FOR SALE — About 6 acres of ground. 7-room house, large barn, windmill. 4 greenhouses. t8Hx70. 18^x90. 14x90. 13x90, water and steam heat. All built last 5 years. Also 35 acres of fine ground, adlolnlng Plnelawn Cemetery. Ad- dress Box 65. Farmlngdale. L. I., N. Y. WOI'LD corresnnnd with a carnation grower to run new house holding over 2.000 plants iin salary and commission or on shares, if con- fident enough in his ability to pay who]e or part of expenses in stock and coal: other houses. Write at once. Hudson Valley, care Florists' Exchange. FOR SALE — Closing out sale of greenhouses. 40.0G0 feet of glass, sash bars, boilers and steam pumps. 1 inch. IV^ Inch. 2 Inch, and 2^1 Inch steam pipe and valves; hotbed sash, tools and pots. To be sold In part or whole at very low price to close the Estate of Grove P. Rawson, The Florist. 705 WInsor Ave., Elmlra. N. Y. FOR SAI-E — Five greenhouses. 7.600 feet double thick glass. 1,700 feet 4-lnch pipe, with all necessary Qttlngs; ventilating apparatus; two hot water hollers; one steam boiler and pump: no white lead used In putty; glass eas.v to be taken out; 25 miles from New York: boilers, pipes and fittings could not be bnught for what I am willing tn sell: this is a bargain. Address 0. R.. ciire riiTists' Exeliange. FOR S.-VLE — A flve-room house and large barn, 2 greenhouses 20x45 ft. and 15x7S ft., In- cluding stock; four acres of good truck land in high state of cultivation. Situated In the vil- lage of Fairport. N. Y. Price reasonable and terms easy. This is a good opportunity for an energetic young man. Established 13 years; good reasons for selling. Box 436, Fairport, N. Y. FOR SALE A centrally located retail flower store In Brooklyn, N. Y. Business eatablished over eleht years and must bf* sold on account of sick- ness. Good Icebox and flxturf^s. and will sell cheio- This opportunity will bear the closest Investigation. Apply C. Q., ore Florists' Exchange. ^^^^^^Sn^ws^ lOR SALE— Cheap: 200 3x6-ft. sash in good condition. Make me an offer for the lot, F. B. Ahriinis Blue Point. N. Y- SECOND-HAND hollers; several Lord & Burn- ham new style boilers, almost new; also Ilitchings A; Weathered: complete in every way and tfsted before leaving shop. Wm. IL Lutton. Wt'st Side Avenue depot. Jersey City. N. J. FOR SALE — One Rider-Ericsson pumping engine, 8-Inch. In perfect order; has coal and oil burners; can be seen running; price $75. f.o.b. here. Reason for selling have city water now. Henry R. Hahn, Cornwalt-on-Hodsoo, N. T. Indianapolis. News of the Week. Sophia, wife ot Ernest Huckreide, a prominent local florist on South State street, died Wednesday, July 19. Mrs. Huckreide had been ill for some time, but her death was entirely unexpected. Mr. and Mrs. Huckreide came from Germany when quite young and after many year.^ of honest application had established a nice retail florist's busi- ness. Besides her husband. Mrs. Huck- reide is survived by a stepson. Pred, recretary of the State Florists' Asso- ciation. The sympathy of the trade is extended to the family in their be- i-eavement. Francis Carson, of Bertermann Bros. Company, leaves for Atlantic City In a few days to spend his vacation. The Indianapolis party for Washing- ton is still hunting for recruits. Brodenbeck Bros, have begun to add a nev,' Rreenhouse to their establish- ment at Crown Hill Cemetery. I. B. WANTED TO BUY Greenhouses to be taken down. Mention par- ticulars and price when writing. Address, X. Y., care Florists' Exchange. CYPRESS SISH BARS ?;,TJ.ri:"7rr per 100 feet; average length, 17 feet. Also 1,600 feet of Anele Iron, 6c. per ft. H. A. Molatsch & Son, 68th St. and 9th Ave., Brooklyn. N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Second Hand Boilers Two Richmond upright hot water boilers, 700 square feet capacity each, in first-class condition. Boiler will be tested before leaving factory. Price f . o. b. New York, $45.00 each. Edward A. Munro, "I,"-,'*" Brtoklyn, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. FOR SALE Greenhouse Material milled from Gulf Cypress, to any detail furnished, or our own patterns as desired, cut and spliced ready for erection. Estimates for com- plete constructions furnished. V. E. REICH, Brooklyn, N. Y. 1429>1437 Metropolitan Ave. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Dl I U PQ Rider - Ericsson. Second • hand, from rUinrd C40.00 up; all repairs; other mabes; new ; cheap. Dnil TDC New and second-hand. 1 second-hand DU I LLnO steam ; first • class condition ; will heat 1000 sq. ft. glass, at $36.00. 1 second-hand No. 17 Hitchings boiler, first-class. $76.00. nine Good serviceable second - hand, with rirt Threads; 2-ln.. 7 cts.; 1^^-in., 59i cts.: IM-ln., 35^ cts.- Itn., Seta.; 2% in.,10ctB.; 3 in., licts.; 41n.,19otB.: 4 In. cast Iron, I2cts. New 2-ln. Standard, full lengths, with couplings, 8?i cts. ft. Old and new fittings and Talvee. ^TflPI^Q anri RIF? ^^^ Economy, best made. OlUb^O dllQ UltO No. 1 Threads, i^-in., 9i-ln.. 1-in. pipe, $3.00. No. 2 Threads, IM-ln.. l^ln., 2-ln. pipe. $4.00. PIPE PIITTFRC New Saunders Pattern. No. 1 rlrL UUIILRO cuts i^-ln.-1-ln. pipe, $1.00. No. 2 cuts l-in.-2-in. pipe, $1.30. STILLSON WRENCHES &„""p1„nf e^: 24-ln. grips M-ln.-2>^ In. pipe. $2.10; 36-In., grips >i-ln.-3>41n. pipe. W.76. PIPE VISES fnTipeVoo™""""''^'"^-'"'"' (ilRnFN Hd^F "'''■ 91 In-, guaranteed lOO-IbB. ONnUtn nUOC pressure. Hi cts. per (t.; M-in. not guaranteed. 4?4 cts. per ft. HOT-RFn ^A^H '*°''- Cypress, 3-ft.iett., from nUI-DCU OSOn 70 cts. up; glazed, complete, from »i.6u np. Seoond-taand aa good as new complete, at »:.2E and $1.00 each. RADIATORS ItrTipe" ^°'"' *' '""'• " ""'• d Jl C O I'ew American, 50 sq. ft. to the D L|la a box. IO1I2. Single, at tl.70: IO112- T.T,VlTT , '^'^^ B, Double, at $2.40: I2iI4- 12ll6-12i20-14il4-14il«-14x20-leilft-18il8. B Dou- ble, at $2.60; 18j2(1. B. Double, at $2.80: 18i24B double, $2.95. Old IO1I2 single. $1.40. Get our prices on New Gulf Cypress Baild- Inc Material, Ventilatinir Apparatus. Oil, Wliit« Lead, Patty, Paint, Points, etc. M ETROPOLITAN ATERIAL CO. 1398-1408 Metropolitan Avenue, BRQOKLYN, N.Y Uention the Florlsta' Ixehuv* whea wrlUiic. St Louis. Florists' Club Picnic. This enjoyn.ble affair was held last Thursday. Unfortunately it rained nearly all day. The morning attend- ance was about as usual, but the af- ternoon crowd, when most of the florists should have arrived, was very disappointing to the trustees who had the affair in cliarge. The attendance numbered nearly 75. and those who did come had a good time. Fred Am- mann and family were the first on the grounds and had everything in readi- ness when we arrived. A great deal of pleasure was spoiled for the young folks who had to remain in the danc- ing pavilion nearly all day, owing to the bad condition of the grounds. The fish fry at 3 p. m. was a treat; 75 pounds of fish did not last any longer than it takes to- tell it. There was plenty of sport of all kinds in the shape ot dancing, bowling, boating, and fl.shing for the young folks. The games, as laid out by the committee, created plenty of amusement for the crowd: these had to take place in the pavilion. The first event was a nail- driving contest, in which twelve beau- tiful young ladies took part. After a few fingers had been smashed. Miss Reeb proved to be the best driver, and was declared the winner. The next event was by far the most interesting; this was called "a flower pot breaking contest." for married ladies only. Out of twelve ladies Mrs. Braun. of Cen- tral, was the only one who was able to break the pot. and won without any opposition. Pho?nix Jablonsky won the 60-yard race for boys of 12 and under. In the race for boys of 14 and under John Bentzen was the winner. The young men's race proved a close one. Arthur Jablonsky winning. In the race for little girls of 10 and under, in a 20-yard dash. Augie Ammann won out after three starts. Miss Alice Music won the 25-yard dash for girls of 12 and under. The remainder of the eve- ning was given over to the young peo- ple, who. from all appearances, had a good time. The strangest • part of the outing was that none of the offl- ters of the club were present, and this fact was severely commented on. Our .'suburban membp>'s wee out in f\ill force. Edwardsville. Belleville. Clayton. Central and Wellston. being well represented. Bill Adels had hard luck, and it was a good thing the lake wa,s not deep; he went down twice. Auge'-muller pulled him out. Rude Windt was on hand with his photo- graphic outfit, but no pictures could be taken on account of the bad weath- er. St. Patrick was on hand with his whole family, so were Fred Ammann and A. Jablonsky. News Items. Pred Alves, who is employed by George Augermuller. is off for a ten- day vacation. W. A. Chalfant, Springfield, Mo., called last week Friday, having missed his train on account of a washout. Mr. Chalfant it on his way to the North- ern Lakes for a month's fishing trip E. Kalish. of Kalish & Sons, with his wife, will head next week for the East to be gone six weeks. His brother John has returned from Portland. Ore. Henry Lorenz is building a show house and store near his old place, to be opened by September 1. Emil Schray is busy building three new flats opposite his establishment. This fact, he says, will keep him at home this Summer. There is a good deal of talk going on here among the S. A. P. O. H. mem- bers, to the effect that the best place to hold the next convention would be the Twin Cities^Minneapolis and St. Paul. "We know Chicago. Milwaukee and Detroit would be with us in this choice of a meeting place. .1. J. Beneke. of the transportation committee, reports 22 on his list who will attend the convention at Wash- ington. The route has not yet been selected. There are two in favor — one by way of Cincinnati, the other by way of Chicago. W. J. Pilcher, one of the best known florists in Kirkwood and St. Louis, has gone into the brokerage business in florists' supplies, the style of the firm being Pilcher & Burrows. The new firm is located at 717 North Fourth street, near the big seed houses. ST. PATRICK. July 22, 190B The Plorists' Exchange 123 C. BONNET a. H. BLAKB BONNET & BLAKE Wholesale Florists 26 Boerum Place, BROOKLYN, N. Y. Telephone 4838 Main. OonslfmmentH solicited. Out-of-town orders care fully attended to. Give us a trial. UentloD tbe Florists' Bxchan^ when wrltlns- Sixth Ave. and 26th St. toogan Building NEW YOKK Open every Morning at 8ii o'clock for tne Sale of Cut Flowers Wall Space for advertisinR purposes to Rent J. DONALDSON, Secretary kfentloD the Florists' BxchaniT* when writing. JOSEPH S. FENRICH Wholesale Florist Consignments Solicited 4S West 30th Street, New York City Telephone, 8S4 and S25 Madison 8w the lianilred nmleas other^rle*. notea. A. Beauty, fancy — special ** extra No. 1 No. 2 No. 8 Bride, 'Maid, fancy — 8pc*l " extra No. 1 No. 2 Golden Gate Liberty Meteor Mme. Abel Chatenay.... Adiantum Uroweanum asparaods " Sprengerl, bunches Callas Cattleyas Daisies Gladiolus 12.00 to 6.00 to 3.00 to 1.00 to .50 to 3.00 to 2.00 to 1.00 to .75 to .60 to .50 to .60 to .50 to .50 to 1.25 to 25.00 to 6.00 to to 40.00 to .35 to .75 to to 20.00 8.00 4.00 2.00 1.00 5. CO 8.00 2.00 1.00 4.00 10.00 2.00 2.00 .76 1.50 50.00 lO.OO 60.00 .50 1.50 Inf*r grades, all colors White ' Standard I Varieties 1 Pink Red Yel. & Var.. White Pink Red Yel. & Var.. S *FANCY— ^ ('Tlie highest •O gradf 8 of C9 standard var.) [ Novelties Lilies Lily of the Valley Mignonette, ordinary — fancy Panbies, per dozen bunches.... Smilax Stocks, per bunch Sweet Peas, per doz. bunches Asters .75 to 1 00 to 1 00 to l.OO to 1.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to to 2.00 to 6.00 to 2.00 to .25 to to to 8.00 to .O.S to .10 to .50 to 1.00 150 1.50 1.50 1.50 3.00 a. 00 8.00 8.00 10.00 4.00 .50 10.00 .06 .20 2. 00 WALTER F. SHERIDAN 'Wholesale Florist Teictihone, 902 Madison Square 39 WEST 28TH ST., NEW YORK ALL VARIETIES OF CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON TOP GRADE FOR SHIPPING American Beauty, Bridesmaid, Bride. I^iberty, Meteor. Lily of the Valley, Carnations J,':S^r.'^.'^. JOHN I. RAYNOR, 49 West 28th St., NEW YORK w. C. Horan SS West 28th St., INENV YORK TELEPHOrSE, 1462-1463 MADISON SQUARE CUT FUOWERS AT WHOUESAUE Cincinnati. The Week's News. ir (loweiK \\ui<- nblairiabli.-. ctjii- nidcrable buHines.s wculd be doing. Hoses In this market are no good just now. Carnations are holding out fair- ly well; and asters are here only in \cTy limited quantities. C J. Oliiner returned from his out- ing Frlflay night. The independent florists of Clncin- nHti held their outing at Toney Island nn Thursday last. Owing to the fact lh.it the affair took plare on the date annually u.sed by the local florists, un- der the auspices of the Cincinnati Florists' Society, the regular outing w:t.s declared off. S. A F. Maners. From notes appearing in contem- poraries. Chicago's delegation has side- stepped, and will not come by way of Cincinnati. Offlcially, St. Louis, Louis- ville. Indianapolis, and Cincinnati del- egates will travel over the B. &. O. tn "Washington. All members and oth- ers interested, tributary to Cincin- nati, are most cordially invited to come this way. and all will be looked after. The fare %vill be about $18.75. round trip, from Cincinnati: J3 extra each way for sleeper. Delegates out of this city desiring reservations made. will please address E. G. Gillett. 113 East Tliird street, and their require- ments shall have attention. We shall '.cave Cincinnati Monday. August 14. at 12 o'clock noon, arriving in Wash- ington at 7 Tuesday morning. Lewis TTPrich. of'Tiflin. Ohio, who made such a gallant fight in St. Louis. will again be a candidate for presi- dent, and there is very serious talk among "Judge" Harry Altic's friends that he is slated for secretary. Mr. Aitic is thoroughly capable. and would make a good. live, up-to-date officer. The present incumbent. Wm. J. Stewart, will al.sn be a candidate, nrd I have heard Phil. Hauswirth's name mentioned, too. So it looks as if there would be something doing at the convention. E. G. GILLETT. San Francisco. News Notes. Henry J. A'Horst. of years' ser- vice experience with L. van Leeuwen & Son, wholesale bulb growers. Sas- senheim. Holland, is now with the Shanahan Floral Company. Mr. A'- Horst left his bulb-growing district home in Holland for the United States fourteen months ago. landing in Bos- ton where, until last month, when he started for this city, he was promi- nently connected with the Charlestown and Summerville stores of J. W. Howard. I am told by proprietors of prominent downtown flower stores that John Gil- more has an enviable coast reputation as a grower of standard roses. He used to be in his work in this center coast territory with the McLellan greenhouses at Burlingame. but during the last several years he has been South, in turn with the Los Angeles growers. Whittlesey Floral Co., and F. Edward Gray. Last week he came this way again, under association contract with DeMoto Brothers, at Elmherst. H. Plath and Frank Pelicano. the hospitality extension committee of San Francisco county's florists and grow- ers, were in a personally pleasant con- dition of oflficial activity giving a good time to this trade visitor from Los Angeles, Chas. Winsel, seedsman. ALVIN. GEORGE SALTFORD Wholesale Florist CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 46 West. 29th Street,, New York Telephone: 3S33 Madisos Squabs UeDtlon tbe Flortoti* Bxcbanc* whea wrttlss. A.LYOUNG&CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 54 West 28th Street, New York Receivers and Shippers of CUT Fl-0>VERS. Oonslgnments solicited. Prompt settlements Ueatlw tk* rkcMs' te«kuf* wkM wiltUs. 124 The Plorists' Exchange Wm. J. BAKER Wholesale Florist 1432 S.Penn Square, PHILADELPHIA.PA. Seasonable Cut Flowers LFIne Quality Both 'phones. Mention the FlorlBts' Bichange when writiny. DUMONT & CO. Wholesale Florists Carnations a Specialty No. 1305 Filbert St.. Philadelphia Bell and Keyatone *Phones. llentloD the Florlsf Bxchange when writlpg. WM. J. MOORE Wholesale Florist 1239-37 FILBERT STREET Flower Market Bldg." rlllL/U/CLrllln, rn. Bell and Keystone *Flionei. We can use more CHOICE SWEET PEAS and EARLY ASTEKS.; MeptlOD the riorteta' Kicbange when writing. EDWARD REID Wholesale Florist * 1526 Ranstead Street. PHIUDELPI11A Bet. Market and Chestnut Streets Cliolcest Stock Al-ways on Hand Telephone l>43-36-A. Mention the Flurwf Bxcnaoce when writing. A DAILY CUT FROM 40 GRO>VERS We can and will fill your Out Flower wantB to advantage, fihlpplng orders our Bpeclalt} Write, telephone or telegraph. liong Distance Phone, ll!39Main. Headquarters for HARDY FERNS and WILD SNIILAX Most Complete Line of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES in the West CATALOGUE FREE. E. F. WINTERSON CO., Est,bii.h.d i894 45-47-49 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Mention the Flortota' Bxehange wbeo writing. J.B.DEAMUD Bnooestor to Illinois Ont Flower Oo. Wholesale Cut Flowers Consignments Solicited. 51 and 53 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO Mention the Florists' Bxcbange when writing. BED. REINBERG ToLToCui Flowers CHOICE AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES We win take care ot yoiir orders at reasonable prices. Prompt attention. 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the Florists' Bichange when writing. H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist 1402 Pine Street. ST. LOUIS. MO. Mention the Florists' B»eh«nge when writlaa. WIETOR BROS. Wliolegale Grow^ers of CUT FLOWERS All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 51 Waba»h Ave., CHICAGO Uentino the Flnrists* IDxehange when writing. 58-60 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO WHOLESALE FLORISTS All Out Flowers at Ruling Market Prices. Florists' Supplies Mention the Florists' Blxchange when writing. CilA$.W. MCHEIIAR Orchids FANCY VALLEY, ROSES, CARNATIONS, and all CUT FLOWERS and QRBBNS 5 1 Waba»h Ave., Chicago Mention The Florists' EieBange when writing. Wholesale Prices of Cut Flo>vers-Per 100 Baltimore July 18. 1906 4.00 2.00 «.00 4.00 i.OO .76 1.00 l.OU 1.00 1.00 1.60 1.60 to to 8.00 to 10.00 .... to to to 3.00 to 1.60 to 1.00 to 1.00 to to to 2.00 to to .60 to to to to to to to to to to to 26.00 to 60.00 26.00 to 60.00 6.00 to 8.00 to 2.00 to to to to to to to 16.00 to 20.00 to .20 to to to to to to 10.00 to 6.00 to 1.00 CO , to .60 to .60 to .60 to .60 to 1.00 4.00 .30 Bo5ton July 24.1906 26.00 10.00 6.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 1.00 to 2.O0 to to to to to to to to to 6.00 6.00 .60 to .60 to .60 to .60 to to .76 to to to to 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 i'.26 60.00 to 4.00 to 8.00 to 3.00 to to to to to 10.00 to to .10 to .... to .... to to .... to ... to 6.00 12.00 4.00 12.00 ""ii Buffalo July 18. 1906 20.00 to 12.00 to 6.00 to 2.00 Co 6.00 to 4.00 to 3.U0 Co 2.00 to to 3.00 to 3.00 to 2.00 to to to 1.00 CO 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.25 to 1.26 to 1.26 to 1.26 to 1 26 to to .60 to 25.00 to 26.00 to to to to 8.00 to 3.00 to to to to to 12.00 Co to .15 to to to to to to 26.00 20.00 16.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 4.00 3.00 7.00 6.00 6.0U 1.26 1.26 1.26 1.26 1.60 1.60 2.00 a.oo 2.00 1.00 60.00 60.0CI 10.00 4.00 U.00 ""26 Chicago July 26, 1906 24.00 to 32.00 18.00 CO 20.00 12.00 Co 16.00 4.00 Co 8.00 6.00 to 3.0O to 2.00 to 1.00 4.00 3.00 to 1.00 1.00 2.00 1.60 1.60 3.00 1.00 2.00 to 0.00 3.00 to lO.OO 4.00 Co 12.00 2.00 to 6.00 2.00 Co 6.00 Co .40 to .60 1.00 to 1.60 .76 to 1.00 .76 to .75 to 1.60 Co 1.00 to 1.26 to to 2.00 to .40 to 26.00 CO 60.00 16.00 Co 25.00 to .10 to 1.00 2.00 to 6.00 8.00 to 12.00 2.00 to 1.00 to to to to 8.00 to 12.00 to .20 to to to to to .60 CO Names and Varletlea Cincinnati July 22, 1906 A. Beauty, fancy — apeelal " extra No. 1 " Culls & Ordinary. Bride, 'Maid, fancy-special w '* extra 5 •' No. 1 g " No. a £ Golden Gate 1 K. A. Victoria I Liberty I Meteor "- Perle ORCHIDS— Cattleyas r Inferior grades, all colora... •» ) White gSTANDAKD ( Pink S Varieties (Red ♦; ) Yellow & var.. g-FANCY ) White m gradeaot I Red eastand. var.) J Yellow & Tar.. L Novelties Adiantum A.8PARAans " Sprengerl, bunches Dallas Daisies Qladioldb Lilies Lily op the Valley Mignonette " fancy Pansies Peonies ..,.. Smilax Stocks SwBET Peas 8.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 to 30.00 to 30.0U Co 12.00 to 6.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 5.00 6.00 2.00 to S.OO to to .60 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.50 1.50 1.50 to to to to CO Co to to CO to 1.00 to 40.00 to 25.00 to to to 3.00 to 12.00 to 4.00 to to to to to 12.00 to 3.00 .16 miwaukee July 17, 1906 Pbli'delphia July 18, 1906 15.00 lU.OO 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 20.00 20.00 Co 25.00 to 18.10 to 12.60 to 8.0i to 6.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to 2.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to 8.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to to to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to I.OO to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to to 1.00 to 30.00 to 30.00 to to .60 to to 10.00 to to to to to to 20.00 to to to to to to to 25.00 16.00 10.00 6.0O 6.00 6.00 .20 3.00 3.00 2.00 to 30.00 to 20.00 to 12.60 CO 8.00 Co 8.00 Co 6.00 to 4.00 to 2.00 to 8.00 to 8.00 to 8.00 to to to 50.00 20.00 10.00 6.00 2.00 1.60 1.60 1.00 to to to to to 2.00 to 2.00 to 1.50 to to to 1.00 I to 60.00 to 6.00 2.00 i.00 16.00 ".20 to to to to to 6.00 to to to to to 20.00 to to to to to to to .40 Pittsburg July 26, 1906 to 26.00 to 16.00 CO 8.00 to 3.00 6.00 4.00 3.00 to to to to to 4.00 to 12.00 to to 2.00 to 4.00 2.00 2.00 I.OO 1.00 1.00 1.00 .50 26.00 16.00 .75 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 00 12.00 3.00 12.60 '.16 to .76 to 60.00 to 25.00 to to to 5.00 to 16.00 to 4.00 to to to to to 16.00 to to to to to to to .20 St. Louis July 17. 1905 Co 12.60 to 8.00 to 3.00 to to 4.00 to 2.00 CO to Co Co 2.00 Co to . ... to to to to to to to 1.60 to 1.60 to 1.60 to to to to 26.00 Co 26.00 to to to 4.00 to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to 16.00 lo.uo 6.00 "bM 3.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 '2! 00 2.00 2.00 60.00 60.00 .50 6.00 J. B. MURDOCH* CO. Wholesale norista FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 545 Liberty St.. PinSBURG. PA. Long Distance 'Phone. li3& Oonrt. Meptioo the Florists' Kxchaoge when writing. Pittsburg Florists' Exciiange WHOLESALE FLORISTS and Florists* Supplies 228 DIAMOND STREET end for weekly price liet Pittchlirff Pa and prices on large orders. rllldUUlh 10. MeaUoa the rtortsts' Hiebann when writlni. Asparagus Plumosu* Mignonette Chrysanthemums LUy narrlsil Brides, 'Maids American Beauties Oaa furnish at short notice. WELCH BROS. «,S"' PROPRIETOR* Carnots CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET ?!;?,«''' IS Province St.-9 Chapman Pl. Carnations Price according to quality of goods. Long Distance Telephone 6267 and 6268 WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS and FLORJSTS' SUPPLIES CCPollworthCo. MILWAUKEE. WIS. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. HOLTON k HONKEL CO. ^Wholesale Florists Florists* Supplies Manufacturers of Wire designs. 457 Milwaokee Street, MILWAUKEE. WIS. ■Phone. Main 874. P. O. Box 103. Mention The norista' Bxchange when writing. Chicago. The Week's News. After a rather decided hot spell the city is enjoying ideal weather, yet it can he called rather cool for the month of July. But it will be con- ducive to a good growth on indoor stock provided mildew in rose houses can be Icept away. George Reinberg reports that a new disease has appeared among his Amer- ican Beauty plants. It attacks them just above the soil, causing the outer bark to turn black, and eventually the plants wither and die. He is very much concerned about it, having housed 135,- 000 plants, which, if its ravages contin- ue, necessitating throwing them all out, would mean a big financial loss. Samples have been sent to Washington and other places to determine what the disease is and the remedy, if any. Wietor Bros, report the sales of chrysanthemum plants the largest they have ever had. The first field-grown caanation blooms were seen at Zeck & Mann's last week. F. W. Timme is harvesting a fine cut of Burbank's named varieties of Shasta daisies. He makes a specialty of these and considers Alaska the best of all; while not so long stemmed as Westialia. the blooms are larger. Wieland & Risch are cutting a short stemmed crop of the Killarney rose of fine color. As the season advances it will show a great improvement. Vaughan & Sperry are receiving ship- ments of Maman Cochet roses from one of their growers. Bassett & Washburn are cutting a fine crop of Kaiserin Augusta Victoria. Their other roses are in good condition. The E. F. Winterson Co. are receiv- ing large consignments of gladioli!. George F. Crabb, of Grand Rapids, Mich., was a recent visitor looking up stock with which to fill his houses. He lost nearly all of his plants by the re- cent floods, saving but a small propor- tion of what was in the field. He places his loss at $1,000. Edgar Sanders is busily engaged these days entertaining his youngest grandchild. Master Francis Spon, of Bayonne. N. J. P. J. Hauswirth, of the transporta- tion committee of the Chicago Florists' Club, reports all necessary arrange- ments made for the trip to the S. A. F. O. H. convention at Washington, but feels inclined to think it the present rate war keeps up it will be go as you please. ROBERT JOHNSTONE. Baltimore. Mrs. Charles Held and daughter Lena are at Atlantic City for two weeks. Miss Matilda Held has just re- turned from there after ten days' so- journ. The following are putting up several new greenhouses each: Edw. Kress, Messrs. Black Bros, and John L. Wag- ner. Miss Annie Fiedler, of A. G. Fiedler & Co., has returned from her two weeks' vacation at Ocean City, Md. JOHN J. PERRY. Wired Toothpicks lOtOOO, Sx.so; 50tOOO» #6.25 MAWJFACTimED BY W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Samples free. For sale by dealers. Mention the Flnrlsta' Exchange when writing. Headquarters in lestern New York For ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kinds of Season- able Flowers. WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist ALSO DEALER IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES AND WIRE DCSIQNS 383-87 Eliicott SL BUFFLAO. N. Y. OITB UB A TBIAL we CAU please TO <> Ifeatlon the norista' Bsehaoc* wbea wriUx. Jlll7 39, 190S The Florists' Exchange 125 SAMUEL S. PENNOCK ",rr ! CHOICE VALLEY * During July and August we close at 6 P.M. Saturdays, I P.M. Mention The yiorleta' Bxchange when writing. Valley, American Beautij,Kai»erin ! Tf|l! F(llailGlp|la WtOlGSale FIOWCI MM and all the finest Sumnner Roses % 1235-37 Filbert St. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Meattoa thm riorUti' HxAange whtm writtog. FANCY CARNATIONS AND ROSES "™l,TJprBl!.™«.'-'''- FLOWER FOR NAME. D. & W.— The name of the tender vine is Steph- aiiotis floribunda. one of the most use- ful greenhouse climbers in existence. Easter Lily Bulbs. (14) Aie the growers satisfied with the results from Easter lily bulbs? We are not. We buy mostly five to seven size, from the largest dealers, and they claim them 'to be all right, yet we get one to three blooms, and some do not make a bud. What is the remedy, and how can we help our- selves? The dealer always has his money before the bulbs bloom, and if we write him about it the answer comes that the bulbs were apparently all right and that he gives no guaran- tee, etc. J. L. O'Q. CO. N. C. — This is a subject, we think, that will bear discussion by growers of lilies. Our columns are open, gentle- men.— Ed. Reseedlng a Lawn. (19) I intend to dig up my lawn and reseed it Please let me know what grasses would be best and in^ what proportion mixed for a half shaded lawn. Soil is a medium loam. I would like to get the best possible lawn in a short time. G. W. New York. — Seedsmen now put up their lawn grass seed in mixtures suitable for all localities and soils. The best thing to do is to tell your seedsman the particu- lars of location, etc., and he will supply a suitable mixture. Carnations. (24) What would be the best group- jrig in regard to temperature for the following li.st of carnations in two houses: Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson, En- chantress, Boston Market, Flamingo, White Lawson, Queen Louise and Red Sport? At what date should the stopping cease with these varieties, in order to have blooms by Thanksgiving? J. W. C. — Plant Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson, White Lawson and Flamingo in the warmest house; they do best In a temperature of 52 to 66 degrees at night during the Winter. Boston Market, Red Sport, Enchantress and Queen Louise do better if grown cooler — 50 degrees at night is about the right temperature for them. Boston Market may be planted in the warmer house, but plant them at the coolest end of it. If the plants are good sized, they should not be topped after August 1 if early blooms are wanted; but if the plants are small, it will pay to give them another topping after that date. I G. W. F. ' Geranium Leaves Turning Yellow. (26) Please let me know what is the cause of geranium leaves turning yel- low. The plants are in a half-shaded situation. The bloom Is not perfect. Is there any remedy? N. P. — Geraniums will not grow and flow- er satisfactorily if at all shaded, and there is no doubt that the trouble In the present case arises from that con- dition. No spraying or other treat- ment would help the matter. Pansies. f26) On page 97, July 22, Issue of The Florists' Exchange, you speak of pansy plants and seed bed. I have planted four lots of pansy seed, from as many different growers, and have had no success at all, not getting 1 per cent, of seedlings. Now the trouble, no doubt, is with my method; so I ask if you will kindly inform me of the proper way to make a seed bed for pansies. G. W. V. — To make a seed bed for pansies, give the ground a good coating of well rotted manure, then dig over deeply. Break up the soil thoroughly during the digging process, then level over the surface rather fine with an iron rake and sow the seed either broad- cast or in shallow drills. When the seed is sown, use the rake again to cover the seed, not as one would use it when raking over a bed for level- ing purposes, but holding the rake per- pendicular, and gently tapping the surface of the bed all over. This will break up all the little lumps of soil, and as they fall apart, they will give .sufficient covering for the seeds. Plants Outdoor Wilting. (27) If possible, I would like to know the cause of a number of my dahlia, perennial phlox and chrysan- themum plants suddenly wilting after several days rain and extreme heat. I cannot see any signs of moles, or ground mice, near them; but conclud- ed that something must be at the roots, as other plants in the vicinity are not disturbed. The plants are in different places, some about 75 feet away from others. I thought at first it was on account of so much wet weather and heat, as the trouble ap- peared directly after the weather cleared and got so hot. G. T. C. Maryland. — We cannot determine what is the trouble with the herbaceous plants, from the description given, but are in- clined to the belief that some maggot, or other insect, is at work near the base of the stems. It would be well to take up a few of the affected plants and examine the roots, searching very carefully; and if Insects are found, the remainder of the plants can be saved by prompt treatment with some one of the insecticides— Slug Shot, for In- stance. CA.I.ON EUGENE BERNHEIMER Carnations, American Beauty Roses FOB PROMPT DELITERT 1 1 South (6th Street, PHILADELPHIA Mention the riorlBtB' Eicbange when writinK. S CRANTON TLORI^T LPPLY COMPANY 201 North Seventh Ave SCRANTON, PA. Importers and ManufacturerB of All FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, RIBBONS AND CHIFFONS Send for Catalogue Ifeotlon the FlortBto* BxAancg whtp writlBg. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE WM. DILGER, Uaoager FANCY FBBN8, $1.00 per 1000. Discount on regular shipments. 38-40 Miami Ave., Detroit, Micli. Ilpntlon tb(« FloiiRtB' Bxchtnc wbgn Tnitlpg. JAPANESE MOSS Fftoked In paper cartons. "Moss and nothing ont Moss"; no sticks or dirt. Less than half the ' rloeof German Moss. L. WERTHEIMBER & CO., E^orelen & Donneetlo Specialties, 39 Barclay S<., New York. Mention The Florlata' Excbapge when writing. SOUTHERN 8MILAX Choice BtocB, fnll weight, 60-lb. case, 97.00; 26'lb. case, $3.7&. GAIiAX— Brilliant bronze or green, selected, $1.00 per 1000; $3.75 per 6000. tEUCOTHfK SPRATS— Green or bronze, 90o. per 100; f7.50 per 1000. Spbagniim Mo99— Large bale, $1.75; by freight, $2.00. Green Sheet Moss— Perbbl. sack, $2.50. All Kinds of Florists* Supplies. L. J. Kreshflver, SS"SroK: New Yirk Mention The noristB* grchange when writing. FB D M Q Fancy or Dag:eer. new crop. B V% IV O No. 1 stock, only 75c. per 1000. Fine quality Laurel Blossoms, very fine pink shades, 50c. per Urge bundle. Galax, Brilliant Bronze or Green. 75c. per 1000. Use our LAUREL FESTOONING for your June decorations. It gives the best satisfaction of any decorative green at this time of the year. Sample lot on application. We make It dally, gathered fresh from the woods. Hand-made, full sizes, 4c.. Be. and 6c. per yard. Once used, always used. BRANCH LAUREL, 35c, per large bundle. PRINCESS PINE, by the pound, or made into festooning if desired. Tell us your wants ; w<* wl 11 do the rest. Telephone and telegraph orders will re- __, celve Immedi- ate attention. E. A, BEAVEN JWhoIesale Dealer in^ SODtiieiD Wiio smiiai And Florists' Hardy Decorative Supplies EVERGREEN, ALA. Mention The Florists' Excbaoge when writing. N.LEGAKES&CO. 53 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. No. 1214 Madison Square Stands at Cut Flower Exchange Ooogan Bldg., W. 2eth Street & 34th Street Cut Flower Market. Speoialties: Galax Leaves, Ferns and Leuco- thoe Sprays, Holly, Princess Pine and all kinds of Evergreens. Green and Bronze Galax Leaves MeotloD The FlorlBta' Eicbange when writing. _ , ^ . millington ^ ^ ^ MASS. Telegraph Oeffie: New Salem, Muss. Mention the Florists' Bxchange when writing. Dardy Cut DAGGER and FANCY FERNS $I.OO per lOOO Discount on larj^e orders GAIvAX^f New crop. Green and bronze. $1.50 per 1000 Headquarters for aU FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, such as Wire Desi§:nH, Cut Wire, all kinds of Letters; Immortel- les, Cycaa Leaves, Sheaves of Wheat. Ribbons, Corrugated Boxes of all kinds, etc. LAUREL FESTOONING, 5c. and 6o. per yard. UCIIDV U DnOIIICnM £ Pn S&H province St, Boston, Mass* ncnni nii nUDinoUn ObUUi, l.D. Telephone, Main 26I8. IfaatloB Hie Flortata' Btxchange wben writing. *' Absolutely* Safe and Reliable. Ask Your Friends.'* ir we were Invited to Join a trust we"; would refuse because we could not con-1 Hcientlously glve^the^warranty of oor name to ..___ Zi . - -^ TanRs and Towers — not built under ourpenional eopervlslon. [The W, E. CALDWELL CO., Louisville, Ky. I Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. . 126 The Plorists' Exchange Newport. News Notes. A committee of arrangements, consisting of Richard Gardner. William G. Postings, James McLeish. James Robertson and Andrew K. McMahon. has been appointed to take charge of the Autumn exhibition of the Newport Horticultural Society, which takes Vilace in the Casino, September 11. 12 and 13. Leikens elaborately decorated the grounds and house for Mr. and Mrs. Amos T. French's debutante reception to their daughter. Palms and various potted foliage plants were generously used; for cut flowers large quantities of American Beauty roses in vases were everywhere. Miss French carried a bouquet of gardenias. Siebrecht & Son are receiving some very fine spikes of hollyhocks, for which they are getting $5 a dozen spikes. The double pink is the favorite, and there are from eight to twelve flowers to the spike. Alexander McLellan, vice-president of the Newport Horticultural Society, and who laid out the "Gray Craig" es- tate of Mrs. J. Mitchell Clark, was present at her large lawn party to show the splendid grounds and ex- plain the rare plants to the many vis- itors. Maher did the very pretty decora- tions for the Pomeroy-Clark wedding at Seabeach, the Summer home of the bride. Bay trees, palms and foliage plants, as well as quantities of climb- ing roses were used. The bride's bouquet was of gardenias. Haas has carried all through the sweet pea season a most complete stock of all the best selling varieties; white, pink and lavender hold the mar- ket and in the order named. Fifty cents per hundred, retail, and 25 cents whole- sale has been about the going price. DETROIT, MICH.— The corner-stone of the new Breitmeyer building will be laid with appropriate ceremonies on Saturday. July 29, which will be con- ducted bv the local Florists' Club. There will probably be a party of between 30 and 40 going from this city to the S. A. F. O. H. convention next month. COMING EXHIBITIONS. MENI.O PARK HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. — The premium list for the Third Annual Fall Exhibition of this So- ciety has been issued. The show will be held Friday and Saturday. October 20 and 21. 1906. The following compose the com- mittee of arrangements: Sidney Clack, president; George Nunn. D. V. Tuttle, A. Maclean, Sidney Pay, J. Brown. James T. Lynch is secretary. SAVE THE BLOOMS! ilNIKOTEEN 1:^1 DOES NOT INJURE SENSITIVE ^, Jjn PLANTS. USED FOR FUMIGATION ?0^ .A^ OR SPRAYINC.MO'ORS OR OUT 2^, \^. Zil 200 FOUNDS TOBACCO IK 0«E m NMIKK NICOTINE MFe. CO.,' St. Louis, Mo. Sheep Manure Pulverized. Free from all Adulteration. In Bag, $18.00 per Ton. Special price on car load lots in bulk. ROBERT SIMPSON Clifton, N. J. The Whilldin Pottery Co. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Our output of Flower Pots is larg:er than any concern in the World Our Stock Is always Large and Complete Main Office and Factory, 713 WHARTON STREET, PHILADELPHIA Warehouses: JERSEY CITY, N. J. LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y, Mpntinn TtiP Florists' RxohHtiep n-h(>n wrltlne. REED & KELLER 122 W. 25th STREET NEW YORK Importers and p| ^DIQTQ' QIIDDI IPQ Galax Leaves and Uanntacturers of » ^ *i^ illO I <■ ^Un^rWIKO Decorative Greenery New Tork Agents for Oaldwell's, Monroe, Ala. , Parlor Brand.Smllax. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. Evans Improved Roller bearing, gelf-oilijiK de. v1i;e autoniatu- stop, eolia link chain make the IMPROVED CH\LLKN(tE the most perfect apparatus in the market. write for catalogae and prices befoie placing your orders else- where. QUAKER CITY MACHINE CO. RICHMOND, INC. Holds Class Firmly ••• th« Point Mr ^ PCERiCSS F. rlfhu .1 l.rtt. B.Z .t 1,M0 poiBU 76 .u. yMtp.ld. HENKT A. DREER, T li CkMtaat 81.. Ful.., Pk. SIEBERT'S ZINC Never Rust Clazlng Points ARE POSITIVELY THE BEST. LAST FOR- EVER. Over 16,000 pounds now in use. A sure preventive ot gla-s slipping. Effective on large or small glass. Easy to drive. Easy to extract. Two sizes, ?a and Ja. 40c. per lb. ; by mall, 16c. extra; 7 lbs. for $2,50; 16 lbs for $5.00 by ex. press. For sale by the trade. CHAS. T. SIEBBRT, Sta. B., Pittsbure. Pa. .Mention The Florlatfl' Exchaoge when writing. HOTHOUSE GLASS •nd GREENHOUSE PUTTY ■ Specialty. C. S. NA/EBER & CO. lO oesbrosses St., New York Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. HAVE YOU USED THE PERFECT Flower Pot Handle and Hanger? It is jnst the thing for ron to dis- play your plants by hanging them on walls, etc., especially when you are crowded for room. Also for lifting plants out of Jardinieres ; will sustain a weight of one hun- dred Pounds. Per do2. J> o. 1 will flt from 2 to 5-lnch pots 30c. No. a will flt from 6 toS-inch pots 40c. No. 3 win flt from 8 to 12-inch pots 60c. By mail lOc. extra per doz. Sample pair 10c. postpaid. See last week's issue for advertisement of Florists' Letters, etc. W.C.KRICKareretve.Brooklyn,N.Y. SYRACUSE RED POTS "A thing of beautg is a joi| for ever," We are proud of the potswH mahe. there's nothing to be aehanxd of. Syracuse Red Pots Heautlfut shapes. Laotlng iiuality. Fulleet value Syracuse Poltcry Co. Syracuse. N. \ . UentloD the norists' Bxcbanite when writing. CA8PER LIMBACn GREENHOUSE CLASS A »PECtALTT Window Glass. Painters' Supplies. 33 Washiuffton Ave., 3l8t Ward, Pittsburg, Pa. Mention the Florlsta' Blrchange when writlnt. To mend cracked Glass Immediately. Box of 160, »l. for sale by Jobber or address A. KLOKNER. AVaon-atosa, Wls.Testlmonlals and samples free. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. JAPANESE CANE STAKES BRIGHT, CLEAN and durable, 6 ft. long Per 1000 $6.00 " 2500 i - 13.75 STUMPP & WALTER CO. 60 Barclay St., N. Y.° Meutiun The Florists' Eschange when writing. national Florists' Board of Trade NEW BfANAGEMENT. Tel. OaU. eSS John. HABBI8 H. EATDEN (Late Manager of the Nepera Chemical Company), President EDWASD MoK. WHrriNO, Vlce-Pres. and Counsel JOHS B. WALKEB, Secretary and Treaeurer bo PiNC STi| (BoomsSll^lJ) Us ■■ wITT Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. FaiKei-Bm ig. Co. he. FLO RI»ST»S »SPECIALTIE»S St. James BIdg. 1133 Broadway, New York Mpntlnn The Florists' Exchange when writing. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed in small crates, easy to tiandle. Pricp per crate ISOO 2iii.pot8incrate,$4.88 1500 2hi - 1500 2!^ 1000 8 800 8Hi 600 4 820 6 144 6 6.25 6.00 5.00 5.80 4.50 4.61 8.16 Prioe per crate 120 7 in. potB in crate, $4.20 GO 8 " " 8.00 H.\ND MADE. 48 9in.pot8incrate,$8.60 48 10 " " 4.80 24 11 " " 8.60 24 12 " " 4.80 12 14 " " 4.80 6 16 '* " 4.50 Seed paiiB. same prlr-e as pots. Send for price list nf (ylinderflfor <_ul Flowers. Hanging Baskels, Lawn N'asea, etc Ten per cent, off for cash with order. HiLFINGER BROS., Pottery, Fort Edward, N.Y. AuffDStRolkor ^■8onB,.\gtB.81 Barclay St., N.T. City Menlion The Florists* Excliange wlicn wrlMng. PULVERIZED SHEEP MANURE FINE PULVERIZED AND FREE FROM DIRT OR WEEDS P«r 100 lbs $1.75 " SOO " 8.00 " 1000 '• 15 00 ■' 2000 " 25.00 STUMPP ft WALTER CO. so Barclay St., N.Y. BACK AGAIN HEWS POTS ■•nough said eh WELL HOW MANY THIS TRIP? A.H.HEWS&CO.INC. CAMBRIDGE -MASS. Menllfin The Florists' Exchange when writing. USE IT NOW. F.O.PIERGECO. Mention The F]orlst>'' Exchange when writing. All NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN and FLORISTS wishing to do business witli Europe sliould send For ttie "Horticultural Advertiser" rr^s is THE British Trade Paper, being read weeiily by all Ilorticuitnral traders. It is also taken liy over K*>o of the best Continental lionses. Annual subscriptions to cover cost of postage, 76 cents. Money orders payable at Lowdham, Nolta. Address EDITORS OF THE "H. A." "•Cliilweli Nurseries, Lowdliam, Notts Europtan Agents tor THE AMERICAN CARNATION Ifentloli The ItorUta' Bzchence wbeD wrltlnc. Jaly 29, 1905 The Plorists' Exchange 127 •I- »ii«- OUR LOUISIANA CYPRESS Is Thoroughly Air Dried and Free From Sap This Is the very best material now offered to the trade tor greenhouse construction. We have the largest stock ot this high grade cypress In the North, and can promise quick service In filling all orders entrusted to us. Estimates and designs furnished on application. We will be pleased to figure with you on your contemplated work. Oar New Detail List Mailed on Request RED CEDAR POSTS IRON FIHINGS HOT BED SASH LocKibAND Lumber Co. ^ ^ LOCKJbANP,0« EUREKA GREENHOUSES Send for catalogue Qet the best Greenhouse Material, Composition Posts DILLON 6REENH0USE MFG. CO., Bloomsburg, Pa. HEATING HEATING Let me furnish facts \riij you should give me your Heating Work. I have convinced others. Why not you ? 'Write for Prices on HBAXING SUPPLIES of All Kinds Sastem Agent Fuxman and Eroeschell Boilers WM. H. LUTTON Watt Side he. Station, JERSEY CITY IM. J Mention the Florists* Exchange when wrltlnir. GREENHOUSE MATERIALS The Best Quality and Work Guaranteed. CYPRESS SASH BARS iCly clear, sua dried; cut to exact RED CEDAR POSTS In lengths as warned. PECKY CYPRESS BENCHES Economical and lasting. Coming Into general use. HOT-BED SASH and FRAMES Various styles and sizes. Heady for prompt shipment. VENTILATING APPARATUS It works like a charm. PIPE,FITTINGS, GUTTERS,GLASS And all supplies needed in new or teconstruotion work. Get our Kstimates, Plans and Suggestions on Structures Proposed. Illustrated Catalogue sent postpaid. FOLEY MFG. CO., 47i w. 22nd St., CHICAGO. GULF CYPRESS GREENHOUSE MATERIAL Hot Bed Sash Greenhouse Glass Twin Section Boilers PIPE, FITTINGS and VENTILA- TING APPABATUS We Furnish Everything for the Erection of Greenhooses CATALOGCE AND PRICES ON APPLICATION S. JACOBS & SONS, ^\i%Z -A^'el Brooklyn, N.Y. ICttBtloB n« riorUta' ■x^ftoge when wrltloK. ^^ 1 ^^^^^^i>-l— T'^" =^' " '-' ■ "^ Material for our patent Short-Rooted Greenhouses, as above cut. and all other ttyles of Oon structlon, either of Washingrton Red Cedar or Louisiana CyprebS quality. Invariably Ibe Be»t tbat Can Be Procured Catalogue, plana and estimates free on request. A. DIETSCH CO.. Patentee. shJJ?e??'ave CHICtGO, ILL. Mention The Florists' Eichonge when writing. TILE DRAINED LAND IS MORE PRODUCTIVE ^^KvTSS Earliest and easiest worlced. Carries off eurplus water; aflmitB air to the soU. In- i creases tbe value. Acres of swampy land reclaimed and made fertile. 1 Jackson's Round Drain Tile meets every reqiurement. We also make Sewer I Pipe, Red and Fire Brick; Chimney Tops, Encaustic Side Walk Tile, etc. Write for what you want and prices. JUUN U. JACKSON, 60 Third At«., Albuj, N.T. Mention the riorlstB' Bxuplex Gatter, over eis miles in use and highly recommended ; the only drip proof gutter in the market. The Htandard R«tam Steam Trap has no equal for simplicity or its workings. Catalogue free. E. HIPPARO, Yoangstown, 0. Boilers made oftfiebegtof material, shell firebox sheets and heade of steel, water spaee all around (front, sides and back). Write for information. X^iCAG^.n. GEO. M. GARLAND Iron Gutters and Posts Patented Deceml>er 27th, 1898. 8end for CatalosDe. Garland's Gutters will keep snow and ice off your glass and prevent breakage. A samj^e of this gutter is on eihibiuon at the Chicago flower Growers' Market. Mention The Florists' Btxchaoge when writing. 128 The Plorist-s' Hxclnang:^© July 29, IDBB nCOKSTBDCTIONGOPIPHNY North Tonawanda, N. Y., and Toronto, Canada. New Greenhouse Catalogue ready for distribution. Send for it. MentloD The Florlata' Exchange when writing. SUMMER IN WINTER BY USING Standard Greenhouse Boilers One cent gets our Catalogue GBLIN & CO., Utica, N.Y. Mention th»» Flnrlsm' Ei<-aauge wbfo writing THE OREENHOLSE COMPANY Hortic Jltural Architects and Builders Kea.ney Avenue JERSEY CITY, N. J. WE MANUFACTURE AND ERECT GREENHOUSES FOR EVERY PURPOSE FOR PRIVATE AND COMMERCIAL USE We also manufacture and furniah Hot Bed Sash and Frames. Iron and Wood Frame Benches, Whitehead, Greenhouse Futty, Pipe, Fittings, Valves and B'fllers for Greenhouse Heating ESTIMATES FURNISHED FOR COMPLETE STRUCTURES OR FOR MATERIAL READY TO ERECT UPDtlnn Tbp Florists' Bxchance wbPO wrlttpg THE JENNINGS IMPROVED IRON GUHER PATENT IRON BENCH FITTINGS AND ROOF SUPPORTS. VENTILATING APPARATUS, IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS for Tobacco Extracts, Etc DILLER, CASKEY & CO. S. W. CORNER SIXTH AND BERK STS., PHILADELPHIA, PA UenUoD the norlsta' Bxcbanite when wrltlD^. Bbtd roB OIBOUI,ABS SnccesBors to JENNINGS BBOai H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. Florists' supplies M""T" Novciiles Send for Catalo ,' 50 to 56 North Fourth Street. PHIiaOELPHIA Mention Thp fflorletB' Exchflnge when writing BURNHAM HITCHINGS PIERSON CO. New York Office— BROADWAY & 86th STREET ;^ SucceBsors to Lord & Burnham Co., Hitchlngs & Co. and the Pieraon-Sefton Co. WE MANUFACTURE EVERY TYPE OF GREENHOUSE RED GULF CYPRESS GREENHOUSES. FLAT IRON FRAME RAFTER GREENHOUSES. PATENT IRON "U" BAR FRAME GREENHOUSES. For both private and commercial purposes. WE ALSO MANUFAOTUBE Hotbed Sash and Frames, Self-locking Vent-opening Apparatos, Wood and Iron Frame Benches and Tables, Special Hand -made Greenhouse Putty. ^Vrlte to-day for prices. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. HEATING APPARATUS JOHNSTON Erected complete, or we wilt furnish material, with plans. HEATING CO. fiii^ro^^i;; New York Mention The Florlati' Bicbaoge when writing. For Greenhouses, Oraperles, Hotbeds, Con- servatories, and all other purposes. Get our figures before buying. Estimates Ireely given. N. COWEN'8 SON, 392-94 W. Broadway, NEW YORK. Me»tiop the riortBta' Brehanirff wbee writtng. WHOLESALE TRADE LIST ASPARAGUS PLUM08U8, strong. 3 In. pots, 76c. per doz., $5.00 per 100; 2M in. pote, 50c. per doz.. $3.00 per lUU. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI,8trong.3in.potB, 76o. per doz., $5.00 per 100; 2^ in. pots, 60c. per doz.. S3.00 per 100; from flats, $1.00per 100. CLEMATIS, Urge flowering varieties, iH In. pots. $2.00 per doz. CLEMATIS PANICULATA, 4 in. pots, «1.60 per doz., $10.00 per 100; 3 in. pota, 75c. per doz., $5.00 per 100. SWAINSONA ALBA, strong, 3 in. pots, 7&c. per doz.. $5,00 per lOO. Cpiopie llthA Jeflerson Sta., • fciOtfc^f PHILADELPHIA. FA Mention The Florists' Exchnnse when wrltlne. The Florists' Hail Association of America has paid 840 losses in 18 years amoant- ing to over $79,000. For particulars addreaa JOHN C. ESLER, Saddle River, N.J. Montlon The Florists' Exchange wben writing. COSTS LESS and does better worlc. Send for Descriptive Price T.?--* J. D. CARMODY EVANSVILLE. IND. Ifentloo th** FlnrlxT* Rx^'hNMH wh*>n wrltlnT- Elstablished over AO years Istablished over 40 years JOHN A. SCOLLAY !=::3 The unbounded success of our Boilers among the Florists of the country has obviated tL. our becoming amiilgamated with other manufacturers. We belong to no combine or trust, nor do we rely upon any outside iirm whatever in the manufacture of our BOILERS We Make them Ourselves We are expert mechanics and our business is devoted exclusively to Heating We are the last of the old horticultural engineering firms to remain uninterruptedly in the field, a noteworthy distinction in these days of close competition. We have the best Boiler on earth for Greenhouse heating. If you are not satisfied with the boiler you are using let us replace it with a Scollay Invincible and your heating troubles will be at an end. U. G. SCOLLAY, Manager Long Distance Tel.. 1 847 Main Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. JOHN A. SeOLLAY, 'Sg"S™lS'' NEW YORK CITY growers: YOU n-ant to have the repatatlon for PERFECT BLOOMS.f' YOU want yonr TRADE TO INCREASE and yonr REPUTATION to spread. You can secure all this by using NICOTICIDE in your houses, either as a fDmig:aiit or spray. It will clean out the pests, no doubt of that, and the experience of users through many years shows it is SAFE. The cost per can is not so low as some other preparations, but the WORK DONE is so great— THAT'S THE POINT I Send along your address and we will see if we cannot make yon one of our customers. The name of OUR preparation is NICOTICIDE. THE MAXWELL MF6. CO., Department F., LOUISVILLE, KY A. HERRMANN Manufacturer of poral Metal Dcslgns mPORTCR AND DEALER IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES FACTORY: 709 FIRST AVENUE, '''r^l^itl'^l"' NEW YORK OFFICE AND WAREROOMS: 404. 406, 408, 410, 412 East 34th St. WRITE FOR NEW CATALOGUE Ifmtlon tb* Florl.ta' Bzehmai. wb« wrltlBC. CONVENTION NUMBER NEXT WEEK We are a straight shoot and aim to grow into a vigorovs plant A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL /ol. XX. No. 6 NEW YORK AND CHICAGO, AUGUST 5, J905 One Dollar Pet Year HYDRANGEAS ^ For Summer Blooming. We have a magnificent lot of Hydrangea Otaksa grown especially for JULY AND AUGUST FLOWERING. The plants are just coming into bloom, just beginning to show color, and will be in perfection during July and August, when they are in great demand at watering places and other summer resorts. There is nothing showier or more satisfac- tory for lawn decoration. We make a specialty of them, and find an increasing demand for them from year to year. They can be shipped anywhere safely by freight. Very large specimens, in lialf barrels, $7.50 each. F.R.PIEII$ONCO.,Iaintni-oi-Uii,I.I. llspoiagos Plumosos NaoDS CUT STRINGS, gQ CTS. EACH. W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton ,Mass. OF White Roman Hyacinths Paper White Narcissus Lilium Harrisii Freesia Refracta Alba are now all ready for delivery. We also have Japan-Grown ULIUM LONGIFLORUM in cold storage as sound as when received last year. Prices and other particalars on application. CLUCAS & BODDINfiTON CO. ^sTs^^i^r. N.Y.CITY PALISADE NURSERIES, SPARKILL, N . Y. Imliorters, Exporters and Growers o/ SEEDS, BULBS and PLANTS Peony and Carnation ^|3ecialista Large Tree Moving Landsca|)e Develo|)ment COTTAGE GARDENS CO. Queens, L,, I., IV. Y. UtBtlon Tht llorlitB* Bzehuir* wbto wrlttef. CONTENTS AND INDEX TO ADVERTISERS. PACE 135 130 The Plorists' Exchange 5 to 7 in., original cases (400) 7 to 9 in., " " (200) 9 to H in DOG DAYS Ready for delivery. StroDg, plump and healthy White CALLA ROOTS Extra large, 2 to 2y, dia., $1.50 doz., $11.00 100 Large, IJ^ to 2 1n. dia. 1.00 " 7.00" Medium, l'^ to 1% in. dIa. .75 " 4.00 " ^^ |St. David's Island Harrisii True Type of Harrisii and Free from Longiflorum $33.00 per 1000 ; $4.00 per 100 $70.00 per 1000; $7.50 per 100 $16.00. per 100 Fresh Virgin Mushroom Spawn To/b'^fc"" JAPAN CANES original Bundles of 2000, size 5 to 6 ft., $7.C0 WM. ELLIOTT ^ SONS, New York Mention The Florists' Eichange when writing. Oiia NARCI»»IJ8 for forcing cannot be beaten. your wants. Write UB regardirg FERRET'S PANSY SEED T Sp*t°^.f." $1.00 per trade pkt. ; SOc. per >i-pkt. HUBERT & CO. M. Le Page, Rep. IVIt. Vernon, N. Y. Mention The Florlstg' Exchange when writing. Min-SUMMER CATALOG Hardy Perennial Seeds Sent on Application I W. W. RAWSON & CO. Seedsmen, 12 Faneull Hall Square, BOSTON. - ■ ■ MASS Mention The Florists' Eichange when writing. Lilij of the Valley Finest Pips: Berlin variety for eaily forcing. Hamburg: vailety for late rorcJng and retarding. We make a specialty ot the above. Give us a trial. Order early. Write for particulars to ETZOLD A. CO., Hamburg, Germany MPT'.llr.n The Florists' Exchange when writing. FRBBSIAS READY FOR DKLIAERV FINE stock In any quantity up to }i Inch up. Grand Dachest^, Oxalis, Pink, White and Lavender; Beimuda Buttercup; Amaryllis Johnsonii and Belladona Cblidanthus Frag:ranB, etc. REES & COMPERE. '''^-iT.l^Z'i'l''^'- Mention The Florists' Eichapge when wrltlns- r Jk JHht lAl Tlflnr Jtl rf». .Iffiir lAr j ymAtM \^A ■ .3v..\A>../'^- n. ■^ '- * "■■^-> . \» i" -^ ^-i •40 :-:-^i;<^'^^-^ ^ mr^'^'^ii ¥^'-:'X .i c^^y:^:'i4 %,■''■€ ■ >^% J-^'-V^^,^ " . %^- gfEggn \ ■b-JBH^^HoI ^iXm^ iniiininiBai i ibhi i«»."-twiii.-»u L r te.'. .. iJ2 FERNS IN FUTS IN FLATS Ready for delivery after August lO. Each Qat contains llu clumps ot small plants, which can be divided In 3 to 5 plants accordingly, all ready for potting. We can furnish these ferns, grown eepar- ately. each flat con- taining any one < I the following sorts, terns all good salable va- rieties. Adlantum Cuneatum Aspidlum tiusslmense Cyrlomium Falcalum Pterls Adianltoides " CretlcaAibaLlnesta " CretlcaMagnificB " Mavll •■ Ghberlli " Serulata " " cristata •' WImsettll Mixed Varieties. Price $2.00 per fiat. ALLEN'S DEFIANCE MIGNONETTE (QREENHOUSE GROWN) Per pkt,, 1000 Seeds, $1.00 ; per 2000 Seeds, $1.50 STUMPP & WALTER CO., 50 Barclay Street, NEW YORK BRANCH STORE, 404 EAST 34TH STREET, NEW YORK Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. GLADIOLI CUT SPIKES OF of the Highest Quality, ah colors and combinations of shades Imaginable. One Hundred Acres from which to select. Write for prices. ARTHUR COWEE, Gladiolus Specialist, Meadowvale Farm, Berlin, New York Mention the Florists' ExchaoEe when wrJtJnfr. LILIUM HARRISII Indispensable for Early Forcing We secure our entire supply of these bulbs from one concern, who forthe past few years have been working up a stock of what we consider to be the old original LUium HarrlsU. PKICEB: Per 100 Per 1000 5 to 7 Inch $4.25 $37.60 6to7 " 4.75 42.50 7 to 9 " 8.60 75.00 9 to 11 " 18.00 160.00 LILIUM 41 HARRISII Best Grown in Bermuda. From our own grower. Good Stock — liimited. Order early. Our Representative now on the ground superintending grading, packing, etc. LILIUM HARRISII (Doell Type) This variety is a selection from the ordinary Harrisii, and is considered to be the healthiest type of Lily grown In Bermuda. Our grower has a very select stock, and we recommend It especially to those who have hard luck with Harrisii In recent years. Will not force quite as early as Harrisii. PRICES I Per 100 6 to 7 Inch , $4.00 7 to 9 " 8.00 9 to 11 " 15.00 Per 1000 $33.00 70.00 140.00 FREESIA BULBS Ready Now. If Planted Now Will Bloom for Christmas Amsrican-grown Refracta Alba Choice, J/J-inch $0.75 1st Quality, ;"s to J^-ineh 50 looo sooo $6.00 $22.50 3.00 14.00 :^:PURE white Flowered Bermuda-grownlFreesIa Mammoth, >J to '^-inch SI. 00 Choice, As to J^-inch 85 1000 6000 $9.00 $42.00 5.00 22.50 New Froesia Purity Per doz., 50c. ; per 100, $3.00 VAUCHAN'S SEED STORE 84 Randolph St., CHICAQO Greenhouses— Western Springs, ill Mention Tlie riorlati' Exchange wbeo writing. 14 Barclay St., NEW YORK AaguBt 6, 190B The Plori-sts' Exchange I3J JOHNSON Prize Winner & STOKES' Johnson t& SlokeH' Klnsrly Collection of Ulaut Panslea embrac€hi the prize winiilii;>: strains of the world's best Bpeclahets. It is absolutely uDrlvaled lu range of magDlGcent colors, size and eiibstanre, and no expense has been spared to brlnt; It up to its prtBent hit;h standard of excellence. Half trade packet aoOO seeds'. 30c.: trade packet (2010 seeds', SCc; 6000 seedB. $1.00 ; per oz., 16 00. Per Large Tr.pkt. Per Large Tr. pit. <2000 seeds) Oz. (20uO seeds) Oz. Giant Adonis, beautiful light blue $0.26 $1.60 i Giant Madame Perret (grown by Luclen Giant Prince Bismarok, beautiful shades of brown 25 Giant Striped 25 31ant Peacock, ultramarine blue, claret and white, extra 40 Giant Emperor William, the best blue... .25 GiantBlack 25 Giant White, with dark eye 26 Giant Trimardeau, choice mixed 26 Giant Fire King, golden yellow, upper petalspurple 25 Giant Lord Beaconsfleld, purple, white petals 1.60 1.50 3.00 1.50 1.26 1.50 1.00 1.60 ,26 1.25 Perret, the Introducei), a magnificent giant strain of rare excellence, very early, vigorous and rich combination of colors $0.40 Giant Tellow with dark eye, fine 25 Giant Odier, large blotched show pan- sies. extra .35 Giant Parisian, stained, brilliant colors, mostly Five Blotched, fine 25 Imperial German, mixed Asuperbstraln .40 Bugnot's Superb Blotched 40 Casaier's Giant Five Blotched 40 Masterpiece, a masnlflcent variety with curled petals and many rich colors 40 $2.50 1.50 1.60 3.00 4.P0 3 50 3.50 WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY OF THE KINOLT COLLECTION PANSY : I know yon have the finest pansies, because I had them before and beat everyone In Colorado with your strain.— G. Fleischmann, of Pueblo, Colorado. Our complete Pansy hist mailed on request. Write for our SPECIAL ADVANCE PRICES on Fall Bulbs JOHNSON & STOKES. 217-219 Market St., Philadelphia. Pa. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. BERMUDA LILIUM HARRISII We Have Bat OI«E BRAMD READ WHAT ODE CCSTOMEKS SAT- PhiUdelphls, Fa., January 17th, 1905. H. H. Bergeri Co.. 47 Barclay Street, New York. Gentlemea ; You shipped U8 last August 10,000 Lit. Har- riBll. Your price was considerably lower than anyone else, but we must say that your stock was equally as good. We forced a large quan- tity of your stock for Christmas, and did not have enough to fill orders, all our cnstomers stating that they were as fine as any they had ever seen. Yours very truly, THAD, N, YATES 4 CO. Doz. 100 1000 6l71noh $0.50 $3.76 $33.00 ei7inch 75 4.60 42.00 7l9inch 90 7.O0 86.00 Sill 2.00 16.00 Freesia Refracta Alba— !^-H Inch, large 10 .76 6.00 Monster 16 1.00 9.00 SEND FOB OUB NEW LIST. Ttie BEST. PANSY Bergrer's Never Fail. Ourown mixture. Orand —all colors, all sorts. Try it. IlOO seeds. 25c.; 501)11. $1.00; 02.. $1.00. All other sorts of Pansy Seed separate or to color. Send for our List. Calla. Ready early August. FERNS From flats, all florists' beet sorts, for fern dishes or ready for 2 in. pots. Aspidium tensemense, Onychium. Oyrtomlum— all Pterissorts-Btrong, healthy. PerLt0,$l. 60; per 1000,512.00 Includini: delivery. 2H in. pota, per luO. $3.00; per lOOO $25 00. F. o. b only. Asparagrns Plumosas Nanus Seedlings, ready for 2 in. pots. Strong, well-grown. Per IfiO, tl.25 per 1000, $10.00, Inoladins- delivery. SAMPLES OF ABOVE on application. JAPAN BAMBOO STAKES The only durable for staking your Lilies. 'Mums, Boses, etc, 100 1000 2100 e feet $0.76 $5 50 $10.00 IT WILL SAVE YOU MONEY. H. H. BERCER & CO., 47 Barclay Street, New York. Mention The Florists' E:schange when writing. FISCHER'S ?^A%,1 PURITY The three larger alzed hulba which I offered are now all sold out. I offer now a smaller size, all strong flowering bulbs, which will give entire satisfaction. $3.00 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. BOO at 1000 rate. Discount on 5,000 lots. No orders taken after September 1, as at that time what Is Dot sold will be planted. Cash with order, please. Cash orders sent free, by mall. R. FISCHER Great Neck L I., N.Y. 'Mention Thg Florlata' ETcbange when writing. GiDtraila liiaDiliflora Trade Pkt. Medium Tall, Prize varieties mixed $0.60 Dwarf, Prize varieties mixed 50 PANSY SUPERB MIXED K oz. 60 cts., >i oz. $1.16, oz, $1,60. Choice Large Flowering Mixed, oz, $1.25. W. C. BECKERT Allegheny, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. IIHd lilies IIMon The Finest Stock Ever Received, Now Ready for Delivery Per IDCO Per 100 LILlt^ nARRI^II, 5-7 140.00 $4,50 " " 7-9 80,00 8,50 LILIt^ LONGiFLORLM ^LLTIFLORUM. 7-9, 55,00 6.00 " " " 9-11.115.00 15,00 Write for Special Prieee on Large Quantities. Also for prices on aU other Bulbs, Plants aod Roots r. w. o. ^criMiTZ, ppincc Bag, in. y. NA/ARD'S HIGH QRADC Bulbs & Plants HoRsr SHOE RALPH M,WARD& CO. BRAND 12 W. Broadway, NEW YORK MentluD The Florists' Eichapge when writing. BABY RAMBLERS Baby Ramblers and other Roses from 2-lnch pots. Bargains for Spring delivery. The Elizabeth Nursery Co. ELIZABETH. N. J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. MICHELL'S GIANT PRIZE PANSIES''" CROP MICHELL'S GIANT PRIZE Our Olant Prize Pansies are not to be comp.'ired with the ordinary Giant Trim- ardeau. The aeed we offer will produce flowers of muc-li heavier texture. Hichell's Ciant Exhibition Nixed A strain wliich we have secured from the leading Pansy Specialists in Germany and France, and cannot be excelled in size, texture and brilliant colors. Price per trade packet, 50c.; per Jg oz., 75e. ; per oz., $5.00. Trade pkt. Oz. aiANT AZURE BLUE $0.40 $2.00 QIANT BLACK BLUE. 01 ANT HORTENSIA RED... QIANT SNOW QUEEN QIANT WHITE, with Eye .. QIANT YELLOW, with Eye. .40 .40 .40 .40 .40 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 For complete list of Seeds, Bulbs, Etc. see our New Trade List, mailed free. Our stocks of Romans, Paper Whites, Harrisil, Freesias, Etc., have arrived ; let us quote you on your wants. We are Headquarters HENRr F. MICHELL CO. BULB IMPORTERS AND CROWEBS, iOISMarketSt., PHIIA., PA. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Mention Tlie Florlata* Bxcbange when wrlttng. Seeii Trsute Repori. AMERICAN SEBD TRADE ASSOCIATION W, H, Grenell, Plerrepont Manor, N, Y.. president; L. L. May. St. Paul, Minn., first vice-president; G. B. McVay, Birmingham, Ala., second vice-president; C. E. Kendel, Cleve- land, O., secretary and treasurer. AVON, N. T. — The new warehouse of the Cleveland Seed Company has been completed. The building Is 50x80 feet, with four floors. PHILADELPHIA, PA. — W. Atlee Burpee arrived home from his Euro- pean trip, on the Celtic, Saturday last. SEDALIA, MO.— L. A. Kipping, with Archias Seed Store, who has been spending his vacation with relatives at Coffeyvllle, Kan., returned this week. PORT WORTH, TEX,— The Ameri- can Seed Company has been organized with a capital stock of $15,000; Incor- porators; T. W. Labott, A. E. Bell, M. A. Benton, and F. M. Bell. LODI, CAL.— The Haven Seed Com- pany, formerly of Michigan, and later of Arroye Grande, Col., has removed to Lodi. The firm's crops for 1905 are growing in San Joaquin County, and the outlook is fair for a good harvest. All the concern's skilled assistants re- main in Its employ. INDIANAPOLIS.— The eradication of harmful weeds, "a national curse," is the object of the formation of the Pure Seed and Plant Company of America, articles for incorporation of which have been filed with the Secre- tary of State. In its articles it is stated that the company proposes "to eradicate the weeds from the farms of America, to prevent adulteration of seeds, grains and food products, to have laws passed to prevent the spread of weeds, and to see that they are en- forced until a natural cause — harmful weeds — is eradicated from the land." Indianapolis is to be the home of the company, the capital stock of which is $250,000, divided into shares of $10 each. The directors are: James A. Everitt, John Feigen, Wirt D. Hord, J. L. Beesley, Frank Scott, Joseph Studebaker, W. F. Crawford, W. H. Thornburg. D. J. Mendenhall, J. L. Gasper and James H. Billingsley. NEWPORT, R. I.— The potato buyers from New York and Boston are here; and the farmers, who have been ac- tively digging for the past week, are making 'Shipments from Newport and other points on this Island. It was jthought last year that prices of $1 to $1.25 a barrel could not again be possl- laJe, and it is doubtful if so many po- tatoes would have again been grown PANSY SEED strictly FRESH from European Specialists Tr. Pkt. Oz. Fine Mixed $0.16 $0.60 Trimardeau Giant, mixed 26 1.00 Karieian Giant, mixed 60 3.00 Baguot's Giant, mixed 60 S.76 Gold Mrdal Mixture 60 7.60 Large Flowering, In 13 86p. colors. 26 76 Trimardean, in 6 separate colors... 30 1.60 ASK FOR CATALOGrE BENRY PHILIPPS SEED CO. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. New crop of my welt-known Christmas Sweet Pea Seel Zvolaoek's Christmas Pink, Florence Denzer, pure white, $2.0U p^r Ih; 76c. per ^^ib. Also Christmas Ked and Christmas White ; new blackseeded. 2 oz.,^76c-. mailed free. All these peas, 11 sown early In September, will bloom for Christmas and ail Winter. This seed Is sold only In my original packets, with cultural directions. Not lees than 75c. worth sold. the originator, C Bound Brook, N. J. ANT.C.ZVOLANEK, Mention The Florists' Eschang" when writing. We are now booking ordera for LILIUM HARRISII LILIUM LONGIFLORUM ROMAN HYACINTHS PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS, &c. Wholesale Price List Now Beady. CTCAS REVOLUTA, »8.00 per 100 lbs. COLD STORAGE TALLET PIPS, In cases ot 3,000, at $10.00 per 1000. J. H. THORBURN I CO. 36 Cortlandt St. New York Uentlott The Florlvti* Bxebaoge when wrltlns. J 32 The Plorists' Exchange DWHRF BOX 3 to 5 In., $25.00 per 1000 ; 2 to 4 Inches, $20.00 per 1000. /y • |-» _ ^ ^..^..^In fine assortment. Call and specimen Evergreens see them. HIRAM T. JONES, union County Nursurles ELIZABETH, N. J. Meotlaa th« FlorUa' ■xchain* wh«» wrttla«. WAI\ITFn Qrowers of tlEKBACEUUS PBKENMAL PLANTS, ■ ■ ^l" I iSli^i especially Peonies, Phlox and Iris, are Invited to corre- spond with us, stating what varieties can be furnished and prices in quantity. THS BA,Y STATU NPR.»K1HB8» North AMngton, aia88 had not everyone felt that prices must improve. But this year finds things just as bad as ever; potatoes, in some cases, have been purchased at the farms for $1 a barrel. For potatoes, delivered on board the cars at New- port, the buyers promised $1.25 a beir- rel; as the price paid here is always about 25c. more than on the Island; and, as older hands do the selling, it they do not get a fair marliet price they can talte their potatoes home or sell them at the stores in the city. Tlie highest figure we have heard of at the cars has been $1.50 a barrel, and the lowest $1.25; which is certainly not a very encouraging outlook. The Early Rose is tile main kind grown here, and the buyers claim that this variety dropped out of favor ten years ago, therefore is harder to sell than some of the more up-to-date sorts; but our farmers stick to the Early Rose, and any other varieties of seed potatoes sell only in a very limited way in the Spring. The George A. Weaver Company has sold to R. L. Beekman, for use at "Land's End," a Coldwell motor roller and lawn mower combined. This is the first motor lawn mower to be used in Newport, and it Is believed that many of the larger estates will shortly follow Mr. Beekman's example. — P. W. DUTCH BULBS.— The hyacinths and tulips are now being lifted as fast as possible while the fine, hot, dry weather lasts, for the growers fear that the bulbs may crack and become unsightly should they be exposed to rain. The quality and appearance of both, while it is not bad, is far below that of last year. It is not supposed that their blooming qualities have been a.ffected adversely to any great extent, but they are not so salable. Irises, gladioli and all Cape bulbs bid fair to be extra good, both in quality and size. On the other hand spirseas, on account of the drought, are poorly developed and can- not be first-class. The day I left Haar- lem, July 19, it had been raining for 12 hours, with every probability of a con- tinuance. S. B. DICKS, F. R. H. S. ^\ A Al A| A O Started, BtroDK plants W M ni IV M O Allemania, Austria, Italia, P. Marqnant, Robusta, etc., $3 per 100. Dahlias, Strong Bulbs, Best Out Flowers named, t3.50 per 100. Shellroad Greenhouses, Grange P. 0., Balto, Md. Mention Tht. Florlgta' Eichange when writing. BULBS for FORGING I^illam Harrlsll, Lillum Longlfloram, White Roman Hyacinths, Paper AVliite NarclBBna. Orders booked now lor early delivery. WCtutK a UUNf and Merchants 114 Chambers Street, NBW TOBK Mention The Flnrlats' Exchange when writing. European Notes. In London and Paris the hot, dry wave persists, and while New York is apparently still one better in the mat- ter of high temperatures, either of the first named cities can furnish a good second. As a consequence, the grain harvest, both in France and Southern England, is now in full swing and will be well out of the way before the cab- bage seed crops are ready to cut. Tur- nip, rape and rutibaga are cut in many districts and lying on the ground to mature. The seed of the first named has developed well and promises to be of Al quality. Rape and rutabaga suffered from vermin and blight, the latter also from canker, and both in quantity and appearance of sample leave much to be desired. Some early samples of new rape, already on the market, are very red and not too large. The low price of this article for three years past has discouraged the growers and reduced the acreage by nearly one- half. Prices will, therefore, be higher all 'round, for the stock on hand is practically nil. The short acreage and very poor crops of rutabaga are partly compensated by stocks on hand, but even with these there is not an average season's supply in sight. First come will be first served. Mangel wurzel and sugar beet still flourish, but our stores are empty, and even if there be a surplus, it will be welcome. As regards the spinach crop, al- though the plants keep wonderfully green, the dry weather in England and Holland is diminishing the yield and the size of the grain. In Holland the sugar beet factories have been tumbling over each other to get the beet roots grown, and as the growing of spinach had on acount of low prices become unprofitable, the growers have discarded it for the more remunerative article. A double injury has thus been done to the spinach crop in shortness of acreage and inferiority of land. If the boom in sugar continues until the early days of next year, it will not be possible to grow spinach at any price. Mention should be made of canary, which, on account of the rise in the price, has taken the place of spinach in many places. An alarming outbreak of disease has appeared in the Dutch potato fields, and is reported also in England. A plot of Thorburn's new Norton Beauty was lifted by the writer on July 19, and fully justifies all the merits claimed for it as regards earliness, size and form of tubers and crop. If excep- tion be not taken to the color it will soon be the standard of first early. The Ensign Bagley potato is simply coining money for the lucky growers again this season. Acording to latest reports the old and worn out (?) Up-to-date is knocking the spots out of the over- rated Eldorado. EUROPEAN SEEDS. CALLA BULBS rW BOXES, WAITING YOTJB ORBEB 25 Cases, 3 inches in diameter, 360 in case for $17 60 40 Cases, 2>^ inches In diameter, 350 In case for 15 00 62 Cases, 2 inches in diameter, 250 in case for 11 00 30 Cases, 1>3 inches in diameter, 250 in case for 8 00 ELLIOTT'S LITTLE GEAI CALLA, dormant bulbs, «1.20 per 100; «10 per 1000 Freight prepaid at above prices. Cash. A. MITTING, KE'^N^^fN'lT. Santa Gruz, Gal. Uentlon the Florlata' Bxchanga when writing. Headquarters For FIELD-CROWN ROSES Clematis, Peonies, Fruit Trees, Small Trees, etc. WRITE FOR PRICES. W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, GENEVA, N. Y. Mention The Florints' Eichapge when writing. AIiI> THBJ WORIiD IS INTERBSTED IN WB ARB SPBOIALLY INTERBSXBD IN QUADIOUUS "AMERICA" YOU OUGHT TO BE. Write us for full particulars JOHN LEWIS CHILPS, - Floral Parle, N. Y. ^P.^!LZITSi3r« " The Best in America, " New Crop Seed Now Ready Tr. pkt. H oz. J^ oz. I Tr. pkt. % oz. H oz. Vaaghan's International Vaughan's Giant Mixture.. $0.26 $0.60 $2-00 Mixtare $0.60 $1.50 $5.00 I ■' " Separate colors .10 See price list STOCK— PrlnceBO Alice White Perfection 26 .40 1.26 VAUGHAN'S"«IANT BRANCHINtt" WHITE PERFECTION (New).. .60 Try tWB. Vangnan'B Beauty of Nice, pink 26 " Vaughan's Queen Alexandra, rosy-lilac 26 " MIONONETTE— Giant Machet 10 .16 .26 Vauglian's Special New York Market 60 1.00 1.00 Vaughan'a Special "Aemus" 60 1.00 4.00 VAUCHAN'S SEED STORE, 84 Randolph Street, CHICAGO: 14 Barclay Street, NEW YORK. Greenhouses— Western Springs, III. PANSY SEED XHU JBNNINGS SXRAIPI of finest American-grown Pansy Seed (New Orop) now ready. Large flowering, finest colors in f^eat variety, none better, by mail, packet of 3000 seeds. $1.00; 1 oz., $6.00; 3 ozs., $12.00. Plants In September. Oash with order, E. B. JENNINGS, ^"t^F."^ Southport, Conn. Orower of the Finest Pansiea. Uentlon The Florists* Exchange when writing. PRINCEPS The large Yellow Trumpet DAFFODILS The Cheapest and Earliest FOR FORCING We have Just dug a splendid stock. Also EMPERORS, ORNATUS, ETC. Write us before we start replanting. Special prices for large quantities. POAT BROS. Bulb Growers, ETTRICK, VA. MeotloD The norlsta' Exchange when writing. PANSY SEED Brown's Extra 8elect Superb Giant Prize Pansies. Awarded Silver Medal St. Louis Exposition, 1904. My own growing; new 1905 crop ready. PRICES Mixed Seed, 3000 seeds, $1.00; »4-oz., $1..'30; V&-oz.,«2.50; l-oz.,$5.00; 14-Ib., 814.00; Vsi-lb.. J25.00; 1-lb., $50.00. Plants ready September 1st. Cash with order. PETER BROWN Lancaster, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange wbep writing. Fall Bulbs BEST QUALITY Ia pkt.,60G. Miaaav nai*w Finest Giants, mixed, 1000 ilANT DAISl seeds. 26c. CllklEDADIA Finest large-nower- INERAkIA ing dwarf, in best mixture, 1000 seeds. 60c. BAMO^^ CI ANT, The finest large- f Al«9 T flowering varieties, critically selected, 6000 seeds, $1.00; half pkt., 60c. 4^ 600 seeds of "Giant Mme. Perrett" added to every $1.00 pkt. of Giant Pansy Seed. GASH. Extra count of seeds in all packets. JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa. The Home of Primroses Mention The Florists' Exchange when writinff.i Angnst 6, 1S06 The Florists' Exchange 133 NURSERY DEPARTMENT. Conducted by Joseph Meehan. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. E. Albertson, Bridgeport, Ind., president; Orlando Harrison, Berlin. Md., vice-president; George C. Seager, Rochester, N. Y., secretary; C. L. Yates, Rochester, N. Y., treasurer. DES MOINES, lA.— Plans are being prepared by the James M. Hill Nursery Company for the erection of an Immense nursery storage room and the establishment of yards and experimental grounds. THE SGl'THERN NURSERYMEN'S ASSOCIA- TION will hold its seventh annual convention at the Monticello Hotel. Norfolk, Va., on August 16 and 17 next. Charles T. Smith, Concord, Ga., is secretary and treasurer of the organization. OWATONNA, MINN.— T. E. Cashman, president of the Clinton Falls Nursery Company, gave his em- ployees a pleasant outing recently. They were given the day without loss of time, and transportation free to this city. A special train brought them up. There were 114 in the party. S4 men and 30 women. The day was spent at the park, where an interesting program, consisting of racing, jumping, etc., was carried out. An Ideal Employee. Among several of the craft :5vho got together recent- ly, the question of what constitutes a model employee coming up, the following story was told by one who was present and who vouched for its accuracy in es- sential details.: Once upon a time a nursery existed in Philadelphia, which, with its owner, has long since passed away. The owner was noted as a man of but tew, but testy words. One day he gave orders to his foreman to per- form certain work in a certain way. The next day finding the work had been done differently, he asked the reason for it. The foreman, on saying that he thought the way he had done it was the better one, was told "in the future you do as I tell you; I will do the thinking for you." The day following two cases of plants were to be shipped away, the owner giving the foreman written directions for shipping. The di- rections were wrong; the foreman knew them to be wrong, but he shipped the cases as directed. It soon transpired that the cases were wrongly dispatched. The owner sought the foreman, who showed him his written orders. "But," said the- owner, "you knew the address was wrong, didn't you?" "Yes," the fore- man replied. "I knew it. but you told me only the day before that I should do as you told me, that you would do the thinking for me." "So I did." the owner re- plied, "and I will still think for you. I think you are no use whatever to me. go to the office and get out." Among the craft the opinion prevailed that the fore- man was prepared to "get out" when he shipped the cases. Hardy Passion Flower. Whether from lack of trials or not, I do not know, but the opinion prevails that Passiflora incarnata is the only hardy passion vine for those of us who live north of Washington. As all, or nearly all, the known species are from hot countries, it is not likely any are more hardy than the incarnata. There is a very small flowered one growing in the Northern States, P. lutea. but it is hardly worth growing except for a botanical collection. The only one for us, as said, is P. incarnata. This is a native of the Southern States, growing wild from Virginia southward: but being of a perennial, herbaceous nature, it stands the northern Winters where its roots are well underground and have some surface covering of leaves. It can be relied on in Pennsylvania when so covered, and will appear every Spring. As the plants gain strength through age, they flower profusely every year, and all who are familiar with the flowers know how interesting they are. For florists this passion flower should be a good vine to handle, especially when coupled with the inter- esting thoughts the flower suggests— the passion of Christ— is the fact of its being hardy, treated as de- scribed. And how easily it is propagated! In its native wilds it forms great patches, the roots sending up shoots in all directions. Our northern climate is not as favorable for its doing the same here, but those who wish to propagate it have but to dig up the long roots in Autumn, cut them into small pieces, and place them in sand, when numerous young plants will re- sult. Cryptomerla Japonica. Your correspondent from Japan, T. Eckardt, writes interestingly of the Cryptomerla japonica: and the il- lustration which you give the readers of The Florists' Exchange fully carries out the truth of what he says of the wonderful growth of the tree. It is of interest to know of its value as a timber tree as it is also that the Retinispora (Thuja) obtusa is of use in the same way. Of the two tree.'; Retinispora obtusa is much the hardier with us. But although the cryptomerla may not be hardy as far north as Central New York, It is considered hardy in Philadelphia. 3t cannot be said it is never injured, but when young trees have gained a height of about six feet and have ripened wood. I do not think they ever suffer. It is only when in a younger state that I have noticed them to be hurt in hard Winters. In the vicinity of Philadelphia there are some good sized trees of the cryptomerla. Two or more are In Laurel Hill Cemetery: and from my window I can al- most see the one which is growing on the old battle- ground of Germantown. It is about thirty-flve feet in height, is much exposed, yet I do not remember its having suffered in any Winter. Were it desired to plant this tree for forestry purposes here, it could be done, for when growing in forests one would protect the other. But we have so many desirable forest trees of our own at present, that it is not nec- essary to look to other countries for additions — at least, not while our own supplies last. JOSEPH MEEHAN. VEGETABLES UNDER GLASS. Tomatoes. To secure a crop of tomatoes for Midwinter, seed should be sown at once. It can be sown in flats, and when the seedlings are large enough to handle, trans- plant them into other flats, or the seedlings can be picked out in a space on the bench, two or three inches apart, then w-hen the plants require more room, they can be set into their permanent quarters: or not a bad plan is to pot them once into, say. 4-inch pots. Plants treated in this way will be stocky and short-Jointed, having the foundation for good vines. Tomatoes can also be grown successfully In boxes, pots, raised benches or solid beds. By whatever plan they are grown, a light, airy house is essential; one that gets the full benefit of the sun all day is none too good for tomato forcing during the Winter months. For a Midwinter crop, I prefer growing the plants on raised benches, in about four inches of soil. Tomatoes are not particular as to soil: in fact, they will grow fairly well in a poor one. Still my experience Is, If one is looking for the best results, give the plants good attention, setting them in a fairly rich soil, especially on raised benches, even if the vines should grow away STERCDLIA PLATAinFOLU, On Giounda of General Waahisgton, Mt. Vernon, Va. a bit strong. One thing is certain, we can't take a heavy crop off a weak-growing vine. No doubt each grower has his own plan In regard to planting, but a great deal depends on the style of house and space at command. For a large, roomy house, there is no better way than planting In rows two feet apart, and about 20 inches In the row, grown to single canes, allowing these to go up six or seven feet, then stopping them. Of course, when there Is a heavy set of fruit on, if the foliage Is crowding any, a little of It may be taken off. Tomatoes should be grown on the dry side. If anything, and If the plants are inured to this treatment all through their grow- ing period. It means short-Jointed, well-ripened wood, with abundance of blossoms showing on the vines. The majority of crops grown In the greenhouse are benefited by maintaining a moist atmosphere: not so tomatoes. A dry, bracing atmosphere Is the best for them. In early Fall there Is no trouble In securing a good set of fruit; but later in the season It pays to hand- fertilize the blossoms. The old Lorlllard tomato Is still acceptable for forcing, providing one can procure a good strain. Stirling Castle and Frogmore Selected are both well adapted for this work. Unfortunately, the last named Is a little soft, otherwise It may be termed perfect. Caulinower. Above all things cauliflower must be grown on with- out a check. Seed might be sown any time this month for the flrst batch, then a pinch of seed, say, every three weeks, should keep up a succession all through the Winter. At this time seed might be sown in a moist frame. When the plantlets are large enough to handle, transplant, or set them into two and one- half inch pots. Whatever the method employed, the plants must never suffer for want of water. Cauli- flower delights in a rich soil, say, two parts of soil to one of thoroughly decayed manure. That from an old hotbed would be Just the thing to work in with the soil and the plants would be found to make rapid heaijway in it. .Solid beds are preferable to raised benches for cauliflower. This crop should be grown In a house where plenty of air can be given, both top and bottom, until cold weather sets in. Early Snow- ball First and Best, and Thorburn's Gilt Edge are all good for greenhouse work. WM. TURNER. Sterculla Platanifolia at Mt. Vernon, Va. It gives us very great pleasure to present to our readers a photograph of the Sterculla platanifolia, because, besides Its attractions, we do not think one of like size Is growing north anywhere. This one Is locat- ed at Mt Vernon, Va_, and another of good size Is In the United States Botanic Gar- den, Washington. We have known of small ones strug- gling along at Philadelphia. but, although a Chinese tree, it seems to reach its limit of endurance of cold In the vi- cinity of Washington. It Is a really beautiful tree, and it was with pleasure we found it nicely in flower in the lat- ter part of June. As its name implies, its fo- liage has a resemblance to the plane, which the foliage well shows. The bark is very smooth, and of a yellow- ish green cast. The pan- icles of flowers are large, aa will be seen, and the spread- ing divisions of each remind one of the way the panicles o£ aralia divide. In length, the panicles are from six to twelve inches. The flowers are rather small, and of a brown- ish color; and panicles and all are well set off by the hand- some green foliage. The tree Illustrated Is twen- ty feet in height, and stands in the walled-in garden of Washington's, at Mt. Vernon. On the left is a magnificent specimen of the Nordmann fir, some 40 feet in height, while the box-lined path, running through the center of the gar- den, is well displayed In the front. There are some dozen spe- cies of sterculias, one other of which, lanceolata, is also from China, the remainder being from South America, Australia and other countries. The species we illustrate Is called "parasol tree." This may be because of the half drooping character of the leaves, which partake of a parasol appearance. In the old garden there are not many striking features among the shrubs. A vejy fine crepe myrtle is there; but June is too early to find It in flower. A great jiumber of old-fashioned roses are also there, as well as herbaceous plants, representa- tions of gardening in the olden days. The magnificent specimens of pinsapo fir, Llboce- drus decurrens and cephalonlan flr existing in other parts of the grounds, have been mentioned before in notes on Mt. Vernon. JOSEPH MEEHAN. 134 The Plorists' Exchange THE SHREWSBURY NURSERIES Eatontown, New Jersey offer a full line of well grown ORNAMENTAL STOCK CALL OH WRITE FOR PRICES. Batontown is forty miles from New York on the Southern Division of the C. R. R. of N. J. Mention the Florists* ExchaoKe when wrltlpg. ABIEBIOAN TREE SEEDS AND PI.ANTS Oar Descriptive Catalogue of American Heeds and Plants Is ready for mailing'. Ask for It. OTTO KATZENSTEIN & CO. TreeSeeds and Plants SpeoialUts, ATLANTA, OA Mention the Flortsti' B»ch«ng6 wh>D wrltla<> F. & F. NURSERIES S"S Wholesale Growers TREES AND PLANTS ^ fuU assortment Mention the Florists' Excbange wbeo writing. Trade Catalogue Free August Rolker & Sons, ^' "^«o"a^xlI5'^^ New York Horticultural Importing Agents for Foreign Growers of Florists' Bulbs and Plants, Ornamental Niirsery and Fruit Stocks. We supply the trade; send for lists and offers. Orders booked now tor Spring and Fall Deliveries. Mention The Florlata' Bxchanfce when writlnff^ TheStons&Banisoiilio. PAINESVILI-E NTTRSERIES Norserymen, Florists and Seedsmen PAINBSVILLE, OHIO Mention The Florlflts' Bichange when writing. EVERGREEN An Immanse Stock of both large and small sized EVERQREEN TREES in great variety; also EVBROREEN SHRUBS. Correspondence Solicited. THE WM. H. MOON CO.. Horrisville, Pa. Mention the Ftortsta' Bxdtange when wrltim. PEONIES Divisions to average more than 3 eyes, $10.00 per 100. SEND FOB LIST. EDWARD SWAYNE, West ChisUr, Pa. Mention The Florlstfl' Eicbapge when writing. VEGETABLE PLANTS Celery Plants. White Plume, Golden Heart, Golden Self-Blanching. Olant Pascal, Boston Mar- ket. $1.00 per luOi> ; 10,000. $8.50. Flat Dutch Cabbage Plants, $1.00 per 1000; $8.50 per 10.000. Gash with order. J. P. CANNATA, n-'i?'" Mt. Freedom, N. J. Maptlon thp Floriets' Bichange when writing. CALIFORNIA PRIVET For Fall Delivery I will have a full stock of well-grown plants, two years old. Also strong three-year plants, transplanted, stocky and well furnished. Orders can be placed now to an advantage. CHAS. BLACK, Hightstown, N. J. Mention the Florists Eicbana when writing Fruit Trees, Small FpnltSfOmamental Trees, Evergreens and 8brnb», Shade TreeA,llardT Koseii, Hardy Planta, CUaibers, etc. The most complete collections In this country. Gold Medal— Paris— Pan-American— St. Louis. 102 prizes New York State Fair, 1904. Illustrated Descriptive Catalogue FREE on Request. ELLWANGER & BARRY Mt. Hope Nurseries, Rochester, N. T. I>Tawtriou V E«tabll»hed 65 Tears. MentloB the Fkulata' BzehaDge when wrltlDg. Urge Assortment EVERGREENS Specialties — White Pine. Hemlock and Large Evergreens. Spring List for details. Andorra Nurseries Wm. Warner Harper. Prop. CHESTNUT HILL, PA. Mention the Florists' Excbange when writlog. KOSTER & CO, ^ SS'r'IStiS BOSKOOP, HOLLAND Hardy Azal«as, Box Trees, Clematis, Conifers, Hydrangeas, Peonies. Pot-Grown Plants for Forcing. RHODODENDRONS, H. P. ROSES, Etc. Catalogue free on demand. Mention The Florists' Bxchange when writing. HyiliaDgea OtaKsa Field-grown, flne plants, $10.00, $12.00 and $15.00 per 100. Also a tew flne pot-grown plants in 6 to 9 iDch pots, 30c. to 50c. each. Order now for Fall delivery. Terms, cash or satisfactory references. BAUR FLORAL CO., Erie, Pa. MentloD the Florists' Bichange when writing. HoliaDii Hiiiseiy Mi Ask for Our Catalogue. It will interest you. ENDTZ.VANNES&CO.EZ MentloB the rioriatn' Bxchance when writlag. BoBBiNK & Atkins Nurserymen and Florists VISITORS INVITED. *"'oS.'SS±"" RUTHERFORD, N.J. MentlOD the Florists' Bxchange when writing. P. OUWERKERK 216 Jane Street WEEHAWKEN HH6HTS, N. J. p. O. No. I, Hoboken, N.J. JUST RECEIVED FROM OUR HOLUND NURSERIES Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Spirsa Jap- onica, Lilium Speciosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot -Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in sorts. Clematis and H. P. Roses in the best sorts. PRICES MODERATE UtntloD til* Florteta' Bxcbanf* wbeB «rrltlD|;. The New Hybridized Giant-flowered PEIMULA OBCONIGA GRANDIPLOBA HTBEIDS Mention The Florists' Kxcbange when writing. Are Keadr Now In za In. Pots COMPACTA, a fine potter, $6.00 per 100. ^ CARMINE, PINK, PURPLE, "WHITE, VIOLET, each, $1.00 ; per 100. MIXED COLORS, $3.50 per 100. O.V.ZANGEN, Seedsman HOBOKEN, N.J. PRIIVIROSES Guaranteed Obconica, Grandiflora, Finest Fringed, Alba and Rosea, 2 in.. 2 cts. Forbesil (BabyO, 2 in., 2 eta. Seedlingrs, Baby, prepaid, 76c. per 100. Cash. ON PANSY PI.ANT8-READ THIS, From Jacksonville. Fla.— ** The past season I got some Pansy Plants from you which have turned out the finest blooms of any around here and my cus- tomers are very much pleased with them. If I can make arrangements wiih you to supply iiie the same stock this season. a< d as good plants, would like to mate an order for 20.000." Quail y talks 1 Will talk better In the next few montbs lo those \\'ho get their Panoy Plants from us. Watch this space for other letters. BYER FLORAL CO., Shippensburg, Pa. MeDtlon the Florlstt* Exchange when writing. PEONIES Wholesale and retail catalogues ready for distri- bution. Sent free on application. All stock guaranteed true to name. Send your orders In early to be assured of a good coUectloo for Fall planting. PETERSON NURSERY 605 W.Peterson Ave. CHICAGO, ILL Mention The Florists' Bxchange when writing. FOR FALL, 1905 ROSES, strong, home-grown plants; H. P.'s and Ramblers. CLEMATIS, Large Flowering and Panlculata. CLIMBING VINES, leading varieties. ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS and TREES, fine assortment. JACKSON & PERKINS CO. !IIw\%Vk Mention the Flortsta' Etxdiange when writlne EBBINGE&VANGROOS Formerly THE HORTICULTURAL CO. BOSKOOP, HOLLAND Hardy Nursery Stock, such as H. P. Roses, Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Clematis, Buxns, Choice Evergrreeiis, Peonies, etc. Ask for Catalogue. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. ASTER PLANTS Semple's Branching, plnJi, white, red and lavender, flne plants, 40o. per 100 ; 300 for Sl.OO ; $2.60 per 1000. OUDVOAUTUCUIIUC Polly Bose, Pacific and linnTOAninrniUino H.Kohmson.2J^ in. pots, $2.00 per lOO ; $17.50 per 1000. CABBAGE PLANTS ^IK'oo""" "" "^'^ J. C. SCHMIDT CO., BRISTOL, PA. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. iEBTpiis In Ani| Quantity White and Pink Plume, Giant Pascal, Golden Heart, Boston Market and otiier varieties, $1.00 per 1000 ; $8.50 per 10,000. Special price on lots of 100,000 and over. R. VINCENT, JR. & SON VfTHITB MARSH, MD. UentJon Tlie FlorletB* Bxeliange when wrltlns. DAIILIAd One Hundred and Thirty Acres, Roots and Bloom in any quantity. L. H. PEACOCK, Inc., Atco, N. J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Altcrnanthcras p. MAJOR and A. NANA 2 In. Pots, $l.50 per lOO; $15. OO per lOOO Ageratnm. Gnrney, 21n, pots $1.60perl00. Salvia, Bonfire, 2H in pots $2.00 per 100. Cash with order. ERNEST HARRIS. Delanson. N. Y, Mention The Florists' Exchapge when writing. Catalog Engravings! and ILLUSTRATIONS that print EASILY. That's the kind we maVe — have been since '73. JAS. IVI. dKTANT, Engraving ^"(("prliitlngi 706 Chestnut Street, PBIUOELPBIA. PA. 2 Mention The Florists' Exchange when wrltlug. Siiai Plilii strong. 2 In. stock, $1.00 per 100; $9.00 per 1000. CELERY PLANTS ZTllX'T, well hardened. Carefully packed In light crates. $2.00 per 1000 : 10,000 for $17.60. Write for prices on larger lots. WHITE PLUME GIANT PASCAI, PINK PLUME WINTER QUEEN and BOSTON MAKKET R. KILBOURN, Clinton, New York Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. BEGONIA QLOIRE DE LORRAINE j Per lOM 2-in. pots, strong, bushy plants, | ready for 4-in. pots $15.00 3-in. pots, ready for 5-ln. pots . . 25.00 4-ln. " " " 6 " . . 40.00 TURNFORD HALL (New) '2-in. pots $25,001 Now ready for delivery. Casli with order from unknown cor- respondents. J. A. PETERSON McHenry Ave.,Westwood, Cincinnati, Ohic Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. August 5, 190S The PloHsts' Exchang:e 135 Contents. Akeni, H K 133 Allen J K 151 Audersoii & ChrlsUm- • (en 148 AscbmaDii O 140 ADdori*a Nurseries . . 134 Under J 14S Kaker W J 152 Barrows H H & Son. 148 Bniir Kloral Cu 134 iiii.v State Nurs 132 lliivprsdorfer H & (\ 150 ll.aoh J E 137 Keaulleu H 147 Beaven E A 153 H.ckert W C 131 li.riilieiDiiT E 153 H.-rnlDg H G 152 il.rcer H n & Co. ..131 Itlnok Chas 134-44 Blake B S & Son... 147 Itlnom J S 147 Uoblilnk & Atkins. ..134 B.T in.iral Co 134 I'.v.T Bros 140 r.ilUwell W B Co.. 155 liinnata J P 134 ■ .iimod.v J D 150 ( li.sne.v H 145 I liti^ago Cam Co 145 I liilds J I. 132 rtiinnlek W J 144 I'lucas & Boddlngton Co 129 . Mlliiis T 153 rmiard & Junes 130 • HTidon .T 144 I "imell B 145 '^Killdge Bros 137 ri.ttnge Gardens ...12It I ..wne A 130 Ci.wee W J 152 r^iwen's N Sons. ...154 Craig R & Son 144 I'n.wl Fern Co 153 runningham J H...149 Cut Flower Ex 151 liullledouze Bros ...145 Dallas A 147 Davis A B & Sons.. 145 Deamud J B 152 Deming O) 154 Dietsch A Co 155 Dlller Caskey & Co. 150 Dillon Gr'nhouse Mfg Co 150 Dillon J L 130 Domer F & Sons... 145 Doyle J A 130 Hreer Hy A. . .148-49-56 Diimont & Co 152 Diifton C S 144 Eaton H N 137 lOlibinge & Van Groos 134 Eiobbol7. H 144 Elsele C 150 Elizabetb Nurs Co.. 131 Elliott W & Sons.. 130 Elliott W H 120 Ellwanger & Barry . 134 Emmans Geo M....148 Endtz Van Ness & Co 134 Etzold & Co 130 Feltbousen J B 144 Fenrtcb J S 151 Ferris D 144 F & P Nurseries. .. .134 Fischer R 131 Field H W 145 Foley Mtg Co 155 Florists' Hall As 150 Ford Bros 151 Foster L H 148 Garland G M 155 Gbormley W 151 Glblln & Co 154 Glllett & James 148 Goddard S J 145 Gordon A 144 Goree J W 148 Greenhouse Co 150 Gunther W H 151 Guttman A J 151 Hantord R G 137 Hanson G 145 Hart G B 153 Harris E 134 Hartje J 147 Heacock Jos 149 Heiss J B 137 Herr A M 144-47 Herendeen Mfg Co.. 150 Herrmann A 150 Hews A H & Co. . .15-1 Hicks & Crawbuck.151 Hllflnger Bros 154 HlllB C R 137 Hlll E G & Co.. 144-45 HIppard E 154 Holmes Seed Co 1.32 Holton & Hunkel Co. 152 Horan E C 151 Horticultural Adv ..154 Hubert & Co 130 Hughes G J 144 Igoe Bros 145 Ind Flower Co 147 Jacobs S & Son 150 Jackson & Perkins Co 134 Jennings E B 132 Johnson J P Jr 144 Johnson & Stokes... 131 Johnson Heating Co. 155 Jones H T 132 Kasting W P 152 Katzenstein & Co... 134 Keir Wm 148 Kllliourn R 134 King Const Co 150 Klokner A 154 Kuster & Co 134 Kresbover L J 153 Krick W C 154 Kroe-scbell Bros Co. 165 I.ager & Hurrell. . . .148 I.ang J 151 I.ancjnhr A H 151 Lake View R Gdn8.137 Ijiwrilzen C 144 Leuthy A * Co 147 Lewis W h 145 I.e Page N 130 l.imbnch C 154 l,.ickland Lum Co. .155 I.Mtton W H 165 MacFarlane J 147 Mader P 144 Maxwell Mfg Co... 150 McP'ndden E C 148 McKellar C W 152 McManus J 151 Moeban C E 130 Metropolitan Mtl ..150 MIcheli H F Co 131 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 163 Mittlng A 132 Moninger J C Co... 154 Moon Wm H Co... 134 Moore Hentz & NashlSl Moore W J 152 Mindock & Co 152 Nnt'l Florists' Board of Trade 154 National Plant Co.. 144 Nicotine Mfg Co 154 Niessen Ijeo 144 Duwerkerk P 134 Page C S 1.30 Palmer & Sons 136 Parker-Brnon Co.... 164 Peacock L K 134 Peniiock S S 144-63 Pesenecfter U 147 Peterson J A 134 Peterson Nurs 134 Pliiiadel Cut Folwer Co 153 Phll.t Market 153 Pbiliins H Seed Co.I31 Pierce F O Co 155 l'ler.son A N 137 Plei-son F B Co 129 Pittsburg Cut Flower Co 153 Pittsburg F! Excb..l52 Poat Bros 132 Pollworth C C Co.. 162 Poughkeepsle R & C Co 147 Pye R 0 144 Quaker City Mach Co 154 Quidnick G'houses ..145 Rawlings E 1 149 Itawson W W Co.. 130 liaynor J 1 151 Reed & Keller 153 Rees & ('<.nipere 130 Reeser i\ 136 Reich V B 150 Reld E 162 Reinberg P 130 Reinberg G 152 Renter S J 144 Robinson H M Co.. 153 Itnlker & Son 134 Rosslg Bros 147 Runp J F 132 Saltford Geo 151 Sander & Son 147 Scbaefers 144 Schmidt Co J 0 1.34 Schuneuian G T 144 Schmitz F W O 131 Scollay J A 147 Scollay & Munro 154 Scott J 148 Scranton Fl Sup Co.153 Shellrnad G'houses.. .132 Sheridan W F 15] Shrewsbury Nurs ...134 Slehert C T 164 Sievers J H & Co. .145 Simpson R 136-63 Sllnn & Thompson. . 1.51 Smith N & Son.... 137 Smith W & T Co.. 132 Smith & Gannett... 130 Soltau C 148 Spy Hill Conserv. ..144 Stearns A T Lum „ f'> 155 Storrs & Harrison „ Co 1S4 StonthotT n A 14li Studer N 147 Stumpp 4 Walter Co 130-53 Stuppe W 147 Stlnnyside G'houses. .148 Hnydam J 147 Suayne E 134 Swnyne W 144 Syracuse. Pottery Co. 154 Taylor E J 137 Thompson J D Co.. 147 Thomas W H 144 Thorburn J M & Co. 131 Tntty C H 147 Towell Jos 144 Traendly & Scbenck.151 Vaughan's Seed Store 130-32 Vaugban & Sperry..l52 Vesey W J Si M S. 145 Vick's Sons .Taa.. 132-144 Vincent R & Son. ..134 Voisenat F 144 Ward R M & Co 131 Weber C S & Co... 154 Weber H Son 137 Weeber & Don 132 Welch Bros 152 Weston H 148 Wertbelmer & Co... 153 Iiiuituieyer liuilding', Laying Cor- nei'-Stone of (Illiia.) 142 Boston Gardeners' and Florists' Outing (Illus.) 142 Business DitRculties 14G t'hanges in Business 146 Club and Society Doingt- 141 Knglisli Horticultural Notes 140 Ewing. A. H. (Portrait) 146 Firms Who Are Building 146 Insecticides and Repellents, Com- mon 141 Long Island Seed Crops 14? Market, Review ot the 146 Montreal Gardeners' and Florists' Club Outing (Group Poi trait) 141 Nicotiana Sanderae, Varieties ot (Illus.) ..140 Nursery Department 133 OniTUART— A. G. Tuttle, Adolph Stoll, Sr., Thomas Coldwell 139 Question Box 148 Readers' Views, Our 139 Retail Florist, For the 140 Robinson. Geo. (Portrait) 14f Seed Trade Report 131 S. A. F. Convention Matters 138 S. A. F. Registration Department ..138 Stercolia platanifolia at Mt. Vernon, Va. (Illus.) 133 TRADE NOTES— Baltimore, Boston, Buffalo, Chi- cago, New York, Omaha, St,* Louis 143 San Francisco 14.^ Montreal 146 Indian? polls. Philadelphia 150 Newport, R. T lot Cinciimati. Kalamazoo lo2 Washington 153 Grand Rapids 1.^4 Week's Work, The 136 Words That Won Conventions 139 Wliilidin Pottery ...154 Worcester Conserva- Wictor Bros 152 tories 130 Winterlch C 144 J™"; .\ L & Co... 151 WInterson E F Co.. 152 Young J 151 „, , _ „, Zangen O V 134 Wood Bros 137 zimmer Chas 137 Woodberry D B 132 Zirngiebel D 1.32 Woodruff B 144 Eoolanck A C 131 INDEX TO STOCK ADVERTISED a, col. 1; b, col. 2; c, col. 3: d, col, 4. .A.geratum 134-44 Alternanlhera ...134-44 Alyssum 144-48 Antirrhiuum ....130a-37 .\(iuilegia 137 Araucaria 148-49 .Asparagus 129-311>-37-44 -47-48-49- 56 .Asters 134 -\zaleas 134 Bedding Plants 144 E.-gonias ...1.34-44-48-49 B..xwood !32-l:!4 Bulbs ...129.30-31-32-34 Callas 130-32 Cannas 1.32 Capsicum 137 Carnations 129-37-44-45-47-48 Clirvsanthemums 134-30-37-45 Cineraria 131-.32d-37 Clematis 132-34-50 Colens 144-48 Conifers 1.34b Crotons 144 Cyclamen 144 Cryptomeria 149 Cuphea 148-49 Cycas 1.31d Cut Flowers ..151-52-.53 Daffodils 132c Dahlias 134 Daisies 132d-49 Decorative Plants 144c-4Sc49 DIelytra 134 Dracaena 144-48 Evergreens . . . 129-32-34 Ferns 130-31-44-47-48-19 Fleas 149 Freesla 130-31a Fruits 132 Fuchsias 144 Geraniums 144-48 Gladioli 130-32 Heliotrope 144 Hyacinths . . .I2fl-31d-32 Hydrangeas 129-34 Ipomoea 144 Ivy 144 Lantana 144 Mlacs 134 Miles ...129-.30-31-32-34 Mignonette 130 Myosotis 137 Narcissus .129-30-31d-32 Nursery Stock 134 Orchids 147-48 Palms . . 130-37-44-48-49 Pandanus 148 Pansy 130-31-32-34-44-48-19 Peonies 129-32-34-48 Polnsettlas 150 Primula .132-34-37-44-49 Privet 134 Ithododend i-ons 134 Roses 131d-32-.34-30-37-44. 47-48-19 Salvia 134-44 Seeds ... 1 20-30-31-32-34 Shrubs 134 Sluilax 134.30-37-44-47-48 Spiraea 1.14 Stevia 144 Stocks 13na-;ll.' Swainsona 144-50 Sweet Peas 130-31d I rees 132-34 Vegetables 134-44 Vinca I4,s Vines and Climbers. 134 Violets 137-44-45-47 JIISCELLANEOl'S H' Hers 150-64-55-50 Bone Meal 130 Boxes 103 Collections 154 Decorative Greenery 152-53 Designs 152-53-56 Engravings 134 Fertilizers 153 Fittings 1,56 Florists' Letters ...154 Florists' Supplies 147-51-52-53-54-50 Flower Pots, Tubs, etc 154 Galax 15.-J Glass 150-54-50 Glazing Points 150-54-50 G'house Bldg.. 154-55-50 Gutters 166-.'>l) Hose 1511 Immortelles 15;i Insecticide .140-53-64-50 Lumber 160-54-55-50 Mastica 155 -Moss and Peat 15;: Mushroom Spawn .130a Newspaper 154 Paints and Paint Sup- plies 150-54 Pipe. Joints. Valves 150-55 Pumps 150 Putty 150-.54 Ribbons 153 Sash 160-54-56-50 Sprayers 154 Stakes and Supports 130a-31b-45c-63 Tools and Implements 150-66 Ventilators .163-54-55-50 Wants 132-50 Water Tower 155 Wire 153 Wire Clip I47 Wired Toothpicks ..152 GOOD READING BEAUTIFUL PICTURES AN EDITION THAT WILL BE PRESERVED The Ol0ttti^tttton Number OF WILL BE ISSUED NEXT SATURDAY AUGUST 12 It will contain much interesting reading matter concerning the Capitol City and the Convention itself, illustrated with numerous superb views of places, buildings, grounds, etc., sure to interest every conventionite. The ^Al^ashington Convention is to be a record-breaker, so far as attendance is concerned, and The Florists' Exchange Convention Number will, in every particular, be commensurate with that noteworthy event. THIS CONVENTION NUMBER tU Afforh ?Exr?pttonal AhtifrttHing A&iiantap0 TO lExIjtbttnra : Those tradesmen who will make an exhibit at the Convention. Every florist is inter- ested in what is to be shown. Ppnng ^rrnurra : The planting season is at hand. It is the early advertiser who catches the cream of the orders. ^rPPttljaUBP iBuiltlPra : Florists are giving par- ticular attention at this time to heating, building, repairing, etc., and scan carefully every advertise- ment of Greenhouse Builders, Heating Concerns and Supplymen. ®Ijf (gpttrral AJtUrrttSrr: An excellent oppor- tunity to make announcements, inasmuch as the Convention Number will be highly valued on account of its intrinsic worth. Copy for advertisement must reach New York office not later than Wednesday, August g, at noon, to secure insertion. No increase in advertising rates. ADVERTISING in the CONVENTION NUMBER of SURE MONEY MAKER The Florists' Exchange NEW YORKJ 2-4-6-8 Ouane t. P. 0. Box 1697 CHICAGO OFFICE. 2361 N. 40th Ave. 136 The Plorists' Exchange BRI1>E, BRIDESMAID and KAISSKIN, Good, clean 3 iDch Btock, S8.00 per 100. CHARLES E. MEEHAN, Musgrrove and Slocum Stg., Mt. Airy. PHILADELPHIA. PA. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. ROSES 1000 Golden Gate, 3}^ In 4o. 600 Kaiserin.ShSin 60. 100 Cnatenay, 3Kin 6c. Worcester Conservatories, Worcester, Mass. MeptloD The FlorlstB' Eicbapge whep writing. Clothilde Soupert White Cochet Maman Cochet Marechal NIel Etoile de Lyon Ivory La France Sov. de P. Netting Fine stock Syi in. pots, $2.00 per 100. Magna Charta Paul Neyron Capt. Christy Ball of Snow Ha in. pots. $3.00 per 100. Crimson Rambler l'Al^.X^ifr7o^"' Rahu Ramhlor ^^' mpo' ready to shirt. DaUy ndlllUICl tiooperdoz.; $7.00perlOO JOHN A. DOYLE, «^r.r. Springfield, Olilo MpntloD the Florist*' Exchanre whpn writing. SURPLUS STOCK Bridesmaid, Bride, Golden Gate, Chat- enay, Uncle John, La Detroit, Liberty, fine plants, 3 in. and 3Vi in. pots, price, $15.00 per 100. On own roots, 3 in. and BVi in. pots, Chatenay and Uncle John, $10.00 per 100. Robert Simpson, Clifton, N. J. Wpntinn the florlttii* Bxrhagg^ wbpp writing CHEAP TO MAKE ROOM Terms, Cash with order: Money Older or Bank Draft. CHRYSANTHEMUMS, 2-inch The following list at 91.50 per 100; $12.50 per 1000, In assortment Harry A. Parr Mrs. Jerome Jones Pink Elkshorn Lavender Queen Violet Rose Monarch of Ostrich Plumes Mrs J. a. WhUldin EvaoKeline Mrs. W. McK Twombly Achillfs Mme Payne Yanarlva Vllle de Bordeaux Wirowbrook R. E. Richardson Glory of the Pacific R D. Carte Dr A. W. Wakely Ladv Harriet R. H, Plerson Eatherine Loheman Puritan Lady Fitzwygram Belle of Oastlewood Mrs. E Baettner Monrovia Kenlnchy White Queen Captain Grid ley Calvats ot '89 Ed a Prass Kate Brown Marion Henderson Estelle Adele Pink Ivory Mrs. 8. T. Murdock Good Gracious Mrs. Governor Fifer Vicar of Leatherhead Mary Hill Hhawmnt Mrs. J. J. Glessner The following at 9!2.00 per 100 Wm. Duchham Le Springer Timothy Eaton Black Beauty Shilowa Mrs. F. J.Tafirgart Malcomb Lamond Baden Powell Mrs. Perrin ROSES, 2-inch The following at $15.00 per 1000. No less than 600 at this price Cornelia Cook Catherine Mermet Mme. Margottin Clothilde Soupert Snowflake White Niel White Rambler Mile. F. Kruger Mary Washington Marie Van Houtte Baltimore B^lle Marie Guillott Yellow Rambler Pink Maman Cochet Pink Rambler White Maman Cochet The following at $2.00 per 100; $17.50 per 1000 Kaiserln Augusta Vic- Crimson Rambler torla Bride Pink La France Bridesmaid Will Exchange a part for Boston and Plerson Ferns. State what you have to offer. THE REESER FLORAL CO., URBANA, OHIO Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. ROSES STRONG PLANTS 2,500 Bridesmaid, S'L'-ineli pots, $6.00 per 100; 800 Bride, 3)4- inch pots, $6.00 per 100. W.J. PALMERS SON, Lancaster, H.Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Per 100 Per 1000 A]tIERICAN llEAUXY, 31/2 inch |i6 00 $50 00 LA DETROIT, yi . inch 6 00 50 00 MAX VOM HUESUORFER, 3M. inch 5 00 40 00 IDEAL, 31/. inch 5 00 40 00 ROSALIND ORR ENGLISH. SVs inch : 25 00 200 00 BRIDESMAID, 3 inch 4 00 35 00 WTn. ASKEW, 21/2 inch 5 00 40 00 SUNRISE, 2U, inch 4 00 35 00 UNCLE JOHN, 2Voinch 3 00 25 00 All plants sold under express condition that If not satisfactory when received they are to be immediately returned, when money will be refunded. Telephone 284B Central PETER REINBERC, 61 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO Wovrfnn rhp rinrlptii' Bxrttanr* vIi»b VFrltlnv- GRAFTED ROSES FOR FORCING Extra Fine Healthy Plants, Free From iVIildew Liberty, 3% in. pots, $18.00 per 100. Bride, Bridesmaid, aoiden Gate, Kaiserin, 3y, In. pots, $15.00 per 100; $145.00 per 1000. 20,000 OWN ROOT ROSES Sunrise, 3 In. pots, $9.00 per 100. Bride, Perle, Bridesmaid, Kaiserin, 3 In. pots, $7.00 per 100. SW^fWTF'W m y%. "IfZr ^V' '° P°''®' ^^-^^ P^^ 100 : $12.50 per 1000. •^▼.^.^a.^a^H^C^^^fc^^^ SEND FOB PKICE LIST. J. L. DILLON, Blooitisburg, Pa. Mention Tte ilorlsta' BxifttDC* Tbeo wrltlnc. Timme's Timely Teachings. Chrysanthemums, Etc. The plants by this time have taken a good hold of the soil in the benches, and should now begin to make rapid growth. Until the taking of the buds, the culti- vator's chief aim must be to keep the plants moving and free of insects. Care is yet necessary in applying the needed moisture, so as not to ruin the soil by o\'erwatering. This admonition is not a needless one, and should be well heeded in the first stages of culture of the newly benched roses, carnations and other in- dooi- stock as well as chrysanthemums. Proper attention to watering and sprink- ling, to weeding and working among the nhints. to ventilation and purity of air and to the maintenance of neatness and cleanliness will now take up most of the grower's time. The soil in the benches, and between the plants, is to be kept loose and open, but should never, except in the case of roses, be stirred up to any considerable depth after the plants have made a fair start. It is enough to just break up the upper surface, should a crust have formed. The frequent syringing of the stock, required at this season, will pre- vent a rapid drying out of the soiL A feeding in liquid form is not needed now, and should not be given chrysanthemums until the selected buds begin to gain in size and the roots have taken up nearly all the soil. The Plants in Pots, Pcttfcd plants of chrysanthemums, roses and stock of that class must receive our unstinted care at this season. They must never be allowed to become too root- liound. as long as they haven't reached the size of pots in which they are to bloom. A matted network of fibers, once toin from the inner sides of a pot, will not continue its interrupted activity in the new soil of the larger pot. The great- er part 01 it will rot. and this means a los.-; of something that had already been gaintd. It is remarkable how rapid a giowth plants make at this time of the season, faster than many growers are aware of; and this, in part, accounts for the repotting of important stock often being done too late. When a plant once gets beyond the 4 -inch pot, it will gen- erally need a shift at shorter intervals than was necessary before it reached that size. A soil rich in animal manure, not too fresh or green, should be used in the transplanting of alt such plants. Roses Golden Gate. Ivory, Mme. Hoste, Bride and Bridesmaid, from 3!^ and 4 in., fine planto. $5.00 per ino. We also have a few CHRYSANTHE- MUMS left. J2.00 per 100. SMITH & GANNETT, Geneva, N Y. MPTit^nn th** Flrtrlnhi' Brrhanre when wrIHny PUREBONEMEAL Rose growers who are troubled to secure PURE RAW BONE MEAL should write to CARROLL S. PAGE, HYDE PARK, VT. He guarantees his product imqualifiedly a8 being an absolutely pure, natural, ground bone with none of the gluten or other valu- aljle ingredients removed. His price for a 200-pound barrel is only S3.25, freights paid to nearly all points. Write him saying that you saw his advertisement in The Florists' Exchange, and he will send you a sample free, postpaid. Mention The Florlata* Exchange when writing. I On Its Own Roots strong, healthy, Si^-ln. plants, $2.50 per doz. ; $15.00 per 100; $125.00 per 1000. Beady to ship at once. A few 3 inch plants, $3.50 per doz. ; $25.00 per 100. THE CONARD & JONES GO. WEST GROVE, PA. Uentlon the Floritti* Bzchaiiffe wbftQ wrltlnf. must be planted quite firm, and should have a place outdoors, the pots sunk into tile ground or surrounded by a mulch of some loosely packed material. Straw or hay will do, if nothing else is available. Their roots must not be allowed to work into the ground underneath the pots, which they are ever ready to do. Roses after they have completed their growth, want water, but sparingly — just enough to keep the wood plump — must therefore be laid on their sides or covered in long continued spells of rainy weather. They should remain outdoors until late in Au- tumn, giving the early frosts a chance to lend a hand in the ripening of their wood. Chrysanthemums in pots want the fullest sunlight, lots of water and air, a shift in time when needed and, occas- ionally, a dose of tobacco-dust on their foliage right after sprinkling. Not long after they have undergone their last shift recourse is taken to the magic effi- cacy of manure water in keeping up their vigor and carrying them through to a glorious finish. Of carnations as pot- ted plants, I shall speak in due season. They should now be doing all right in the open field, and will there make their best growth from now until late in the Fall. They must not be allowed to flower, but be regularly pinched in and nipped back, at the same time giving them, as much as possible, an evenly balanced rounded form. The Aphis. During the Summer months the benched stock of roses and the early housed carnations are hardly ever troubled by green fly; anyway, it is not difficult at this time to keep these plants entirely free of aphis. Chrysanthemums, on the other hand, as growing under glass, would soon become readily yield- ing victims to this little insect were we to think little of it and gave it full play. Tobacco in any and all of its forms ia the weapon to fight the pest and the bar- rier to hinder its coming. It costs less labor and tobacco to keep aphis away than it does to drive it away. The grower should not wait until aphis makes its presence felt before he resorts to the use of his ready remedy, but make it his fixed habit to apply it in mild doses at regular intervals, say twice a week. The black fly, more so than its green relative, is a tenacious insect, quite hard to dislodge after it has once gained a foothold on chrysanthemums, sweet peas and other things on which it waxes fat. (Some claim that they are one and the same insect, the difference in diet hav- ing to do with the color. I don't believe it.) On the other hand, the black fly, although bad enough, does less damage and is easier to ward off, to keep from coming, by the regular use of tobacco, than the ordinary green fly. The latter is more destructive as it confines its ravages to the latest and most tender growth, thus often disfiguring and crip- pling an entire growth of foliage — the leading growth of chrysanthemums, for instance — in a few days. But there is no excuse for having aphis of any color on the premises as long as an effective rem- edy is at our command. Fumigation at this season is not as effective as Ihe blowing of dry tobacco dust over and through the plants when they are wet from syringing. Fast - growing plants treated to a dusting like this now and then are not likely to suffer much from aphis just now. Plant Supports. The market value of cut flowers now- adays is gauged by the length, strength and straightness of their stems more than by the size, color and fragrance of the blooms, and the first and foremost qual- ity in a potted plant is to-day. and has alwavs been, good form and pleasing shape. Supports of some kind are need- (d in the raising of most plants to sus- tain the dense leafage above ground, to give firmness to stem and branches and to guide Ihe flowering .shoots in their up- ward growth. Steel rods, wooden stakes and schemes of various designing in wire, string, or both, are called into service for the purpose. Whatever method of sup- porting his plants the grower may have hit upon as being the best, in his opin- ion, it will do the greater good if called out in time. To put up and in place any one of the many devices for upholding plants, after they have already made shoots of a considerable length, lying around and all over the bench in an en- tnngled mass, is a most vexing and per- plexing niece of work, a job one loses money by; while, if the staking or string- ing had been done in time it would have been easy and rapid work and a real lift to tbe plants in more than one sense. Smilax should have strings as soon as the Planting is done. So do grafted roses need stakes from the very beginning to prevent a possible breaking away of the graft from the stock. American Beauty roses need supports sooner than roses of other varieties, if they are on their own roots. These latter may go without stakes, or strings, until a good break of Tlumn eyes has bepn made, after which thp supports should be adjusted. Chrys- nntbemums require stakes soon after being planted into the bench. Stout stakes of eoual length, varying as to va- T-lptv. one for each plant, held in place above by a tight run of wire, or string. AagUBt S, 1005 The Florists' Bxchange 137 R05ES, CnRY»ANTnEML^» and FIELD CARNATIONS GRAFTED ROSES From 3-ln. pots Bride, Bridesmaid, Ivory, Morgan, La Detroit aDd Testout. $1S.(W per 100 ; $120.00 per 1000. Meteor, 4-ln. pots, extra fine stock, $20.00 per 100. ROSES On Own Roots 3-in. pots Bride, Brlde.smald, Ivory, f 6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. 300 American Beanty, 3-in. pots. flO.OO per 100. All Urst-claes etook. CHRV»ANTH£]»1U9IS From 2Vi-ln. pots Glory of Pacific, EDguehard, KUb. Polly Roee, J. K. Shaw, Georijiana Pitcher, BoocaJlon, Maud Dean, W. H. Obadwick. H. W. Rleojun, ilarli- LliT'-r. Willowbrook. Kthelyn. Col D. Appletim, Niveup, Balfonr, Wauaiuaker. Monrovia. Adela Duckham Kate Kroomhead. (.iolden Gate, Lavender i^ueen, $3.00 pvr 100 ; -$25.10 per lOCO. FIELrD CARNATIONS Queen Lonlee, Fair Maid, Mrs. M. A. Patten, Queen, Ethel Ward, Dorothy, Nelson Fiaher, Boston Maiket, Pic>-perlly, |6.C0 per ItO; 160.00 per 1000. Mention The Florisls' KxchLiiige when writing. furnish good and firm supports. I prefer this simple way of supporting the taller sorts of chrysanthemums to the several tiers of wire and string meshes in evi- dence on many places. For holding up carnations I know of nothing better than the Model extension supports. They are expensive, of course, but last for years, and it is cheaper to buy them than to make something similar. A support quickly and easily made is the cane stake, or piece of bamboo, on which are fastened, at varying heights, two or three loops of a pliable wire of a length sutfi- cient to loosely encircle the plant and hold the shoots in an upright position. This does away with all tying, and when disbudding is to be done, or cuttings are to be taken, the plants are quickly re- leased and set free and as quickly put back into place. Wooden stakes decay in one season at the lower end, and by cutting away this piece every year they soon become too short for supports to any sort of plants, and new ones will be needed. Too tight a fastening of the plants, as they push upward, is not advisable. There should be room enough between stake an(J living wood to allow of expan- sion in growth and free sway of foliage, always leaving the uppermost undevel- oped growth entirely free and unham- pered by any string. Supporting Potted Plants. Care, coupled with good taste and neat- ness of execution, should be exercised in the training of potted plants, which many require supports in some form, to fully and effectively bring into view their tine qualities. This work clumsily per- formed cuts short all words of praise due to excellent culture otherwise. No mat- ter how costly a trellis, how fanciful the design of a wire support, if the plant lacks finish and will ever be unable to cover these things completely, it will be an eyesore. Never force any plant into an unnatural form or position. The sim- ple thing of tying a plant to a stake should be done in such a way as to hide as much as possible stake and string. No foliage should ever be caught inside the tying, nor should the stake extend beyond and above the crown of the plant or its uppermost branches. Exhibition plants, raised and trained as such, need supports, staking and tying from the very start. In this case, any- thing that best answers the purpose will do. since it is removed after it has ful- filled its mission, or replaced by a de- vice of neat and trim construction to sustain the finished plant. Show sptci mens of chrysanthemums, begonias, ger- aniums, etc.. will never capture the cov- eted prize unless their form of growth is without blemish. A timely and well- judged cutting back or merely ripping in of a shoot here, a tying in or bending out of a branch there, a skillful training of every lengthening growth, guided by a fine judgment and governed by the rules of the true art in gardening, always aiming at profusion of bloom and fault- less symmetry of form, will bring about marvelous effects, and set people won- dering liow it was done. FRED. TV. TIMME. SUiplUS BOSB StOCK All In Al condition. IJ^ inch stock. BRIDESMAID, BRIDE, IVORy, GOLDEN GATE, METEOR, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Also a fine lot of Latania Borbonica 3 inch pots, from one to two character leaves. $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000 ; $300.00 per 10,000 J. B.HEISS, Dayton, Ohio The Kxotlc Nurseries Mention The FlorUti* Bxctuose when writing. C. R. HILLS, Grand Rapids, Mich. LA DETROIT, CHATENAT and SUNRISE, S In., $5.uu per ii» wrttJag CHRYSANTHH/VIUM> 2>^ Inch pots. In fine growing condition. Can ship the day order Is received Polly Hose. Per luo. $2 00 ; per 1000. $15.00. Glory of Pacific. •• $1.76; " $14.00. ROUTED CUTTINGS. $1.00 per 100; $7.60 per 1000. H. N. EATON, Manager So. Sudbury, Mass. Mention The Florists' Eschapge when writing. ROSES Bargain Prices While They Last BRIDE, 2^ in., per 1000, $20.00; 3 in., $30.00. BKIDESMAID, 2^ in. , per 1000, $20.00 ; 3 in., $30.00. METEOR, 2i in., $20.00; 3 in., $30.00. The above stock is thoroughly first- class, well rooted and ready for planting. LAKEVIEW ROSE GARDENS JAMESTOWN, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. V^Sl ROSE STOCK To Close Out Per 100 ...$10.00 . . . 20.00 Bridesmaid, grafted, 4— 3}^ Inch Baby Rambler, grafted, 4 inch,.. OWN BOOT Bridesmaid Golden Gate, 4 Inch 5.00 Bride, Bridesmaid, Ivory, Golden Gate, 3lnch 3.00 SMILAX PLANTS 2.5o CHRYSANTHEMUMS For varieties and prices see my advertisement in IsBue of May 27, page 700. JAMES E. BEACH, 2019 Park Avenue, BRIDGEPORT, CONN. Mention th« llorlsta* Mzebanc* when writlnc. 10,000 CHRYSANTHEMUMS From pots, nice soft planta. at $2.00 per 100. Special price per 1000. Sample free for the ask- ing. Rooted cuttings. $8.00 per 1000. White, pink and yellow kinds. C00LID6E BROTHERS. So. Sudbury, Mass. 50,000 Dr. En^ruehard, Amorita, Golden Wedding, Ivory, A.ppletoD, Jerome Jones, Pacific. Polly R-^se, Willow Brook, Kobinson, Maud Dean, Bonnoffon, white and yellow. 2H in. pots, $2.60 per 100; $20 00 per 1000. ROSES Kaiserln^ Hermosa, Clothllde Soupert, Cochet (pink and white). Ivory, 3 In. pots, $4.50 per 100; «40.00 per 1000. J.D.BRENNFMAN Box 24 HARRISBURG, PA. Chrysanthemum FINE YOUNQ PLANTS Siiaw, Bailey, Jones, Ivory, Pink Ivory, Appleton, Bonnaffon, Halliday, Polly Rose, Pacific, Parr, Perrln, Eobinson, etc. Out of 2;^-in. pots, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Cash with order. CHAS. ZIMMER WE8TCOLLINGSWOOD, N.J. Mention The FlorlBts* Excbaoee when wrltlnc Chrysanthemums 500 fine bushy plants, in 3-ln. pots, flrftt-class stock and In the best of order. Bonnaff n, Pacific. Mutual Friend. Jones. Nellie Pockett, Alice Byron, Appleton. Dean. Ivory, Mrs Perrln, Robinson, Polly Bose, Dr. Enguehard, October, Suafiblne.5c. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, extra strong. 3 In., 6c. SMILAX, 2'4 lo..aXc. ADIANTUM CUNEATUM, nice stock. 3}i In . 10c. ; 5 In.. 16c.; 6 In., 18c. Oash please. R G. HANFORD, Norwalk. Conn. Metitlnn thp Flrirlatw' ExohHpge whpn wrlMne. Chrysanthemum Stock 3 1-4 INCH POTS Ptnk. Per 100 Wm. Ductham. . .$5.00 A. J. Balfour 3.00 Dr. Enguehard..,. 4.00 Glory of Pacific. Maud Dean MUe. M. Llger.. Mrs. 0oombe8 . . Nemesis 2.00 Pink iTory 2.00 2.00 2.60 3.00 2.60 Tellow. Per 100 Col. D. Appleton.. t2.60 Oremo 2.00 Henry Sinclair.... 3.60 Major Bonnaffon.. 3.00 October Sunshine. 2.00 TFhite. Per 100 Ivory $2.00 Lady Fltzwygram. 3.00 Alice Byron 3.00 Nellie Pockett.... 2.60 Mrs. H. Bobinson. 2.60 White. Per 100 Mutaal Friend. ...$2.00 Polly Bose 2.00 Crimson, Black Hawk 2.00 Dazzler.. 3.00 John Bbrlmpton.. 2.60 FIELD-CROWN CARNATION PLANTS 25, GOO LAWSON Per 100 Lawson $5.00 Bradt 6.00 Naylor 6.00 Per 100 Louise $6.00 Prosperity 4.00 Walcott .. 4.00 Per 100 Joost $3.00 Scott 3.00 Maceo 4.00 EDW. J. TAYLOR. SOUTHPORT. OT. CHRYSANTHEMUMS From 2^i in. and 2>i in. pots. A. J. Balfour, Dr. Enguehard. Mayflower. Price from 2^6 Inch pots, $4.00 per 100. Mrs. H. Bobinson, Mrs Barclay, Maud Dean. Mrs. Coombs. Nagoya, Superba. Price from 2H Inch pots, $3.50 per 100; $3y.oo per 1000. Autumn Glory, Ada Spauldlng, Collingfordii, Dorothy Devens, Glory Pacific, Harry May, Harry Parr, J. E. Lager, J. H. Troy, Meta, Minnie Wanamaker, Mrs. Baer, Mrs 8. T- Murdock, Miss M. M. J-ihnion, Major Bonnaffon, Mrs. Humphrey. Mad. Frt-d Bergman, Niveus, Polly Rose. Rose Owen, Thomas H. Brown, Seno. T. Oarrlngton, Soleil d'Octobre, Col. D. Appleton. Price, from 2H inch pots. $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS KEADY FOB IMMEDIATE SALES. For prices, etc.. see page 9, July 1st Issue. Own Roit ROSES Fine Stock Bride, Rridesmald. Golden Gate. 31n. pota $7.0nper 100; $60. nO per 1000. Sunrit^e. Nut. set. 3 in.. $8 00 per 100, Franz Deepen. 3 In. $10 00 oer 100. Pres. Carnot, Eaiserin, 3 in., $8.00 per lOO. ROSES Hermosa, La France, ClothUde Soupert. Crim- son Rambler, from & in. pot-i. strong $25 00 per 100. Hardy and everbloomiog vara. 2}^ Inch, f4.00; 3!^ inch. $12.00; 4 inch. $16.00 per 100. GRAFTED FINE STOCK Bride. Bridesmaid, Ooldeu Gate. Caroot Kaiserin, Testoat, La France. Wootton ■Watteville. Albany, they are in 3 Inch pota. at $15 (H. per 100. Eillarney, from 3 In. pots, $18.00 per 100. in. STOCK VIDLCTS POTS Marie Louise, $3.00 per 100 ; $25.00 per 1000. WOOD BRO^., Fifthkill, New York UentloQ The Florlata' Bxcbanffe when wrltinc. J 38 The Florists' Bxchange FOUNDED IN 1888 A Weekly Medium of Interchange for Florists, Nurserymen Seedsmen and the Trade In general Exclusively a Trade Paper. Entered at New York Post Office as Second Class Matter PubUshed EVERY SATURDAY by A. T. DE LA MARE PTG. AND PUB. CO. LTD. 2, 4, 6 and 8 Duane Street, p. o. Box 1697. i\i riAi vrtRK Telephone 3765 John. 1^ t WW I V/ n r\ . CHICAGO OFFICE: 2361 No. 40th Ave. ILLUSTRATIONS. Blectrotypes of the Illustrations used In this paper can usually be supplied by the publishers. Prices on application. YEARLY SUBSCRIPTIONS. United States, Canada and Mexico, fl.OO. Foreign countries In postal union. $2.50. Payable In advance. Remit by Bxpress Money Order, draft on New York, Post Office Money Order or Registered Letter. The date on the address label Indicates when subscrip- tion expires. REGISTERED CABLE ADDRESS: Flcrex, New York. ADVERTISING RATES. One-half inch, 76c.; « Inch, Jl.OO : 1 inch, $1.26. Spe- cial positions extra. Send for Rate Card, showing dis- count of 10c, 15c., 26c, or 36c per Inch on continuous advertising. For rates on Wants, etc., see column for Classified Advertisements. Copy must reach this ofHce 6 p. m. Wednesday to secure Insertion in issue of following Saturday. Orders from unknown parties must be accompanied with cash or satisfactory references. News of the Week in Brief. The King of Italy is making inquiries about Bur- bank's thornless cactus. The annual convenlion and exhibition of the Cana- dian Horticultural Association will take place at Mon- treal next week. The Department of Agriculture has sent an expert to China for the purpose of collecting new and rare plants, shrubs, and trees. The quality and appearance of the Dutch hyacinth and tulip bulbs, now being lifted, while not bad, are far below those of last year. Our convention special number will be issued next week: it will be worthy of the great occasion, interest in which it is intended to create. P. A. Chopin, a young florist of New Orleans, has been elected president of the local Horticultural So- ciety, succeeding Harry Papworth. The United States Express Company has put in operation a systein for delivering flowers to outward bound steamers from New York City. The extreme heat and dry weather is playing havoc with the outdoor carnation crops, in some sections many growers having lost all their plants. Our obituaiy this week contains the names of A. G. Tuttle. a pioneer Wisconsin nurseryman, and Thomas Coldwell, inventor of the lawn mower that bears his name. The creditors of the L. K. Peacock Company, Atco, N. J., feel that if the concern is allowed to go on anri market its present stock, there will be ample funds to pay all of the firm's debts. The attention of our readers is especially directed to what President Vaughan of the S. A. F. O. H. says on this page. Particulars as to traveling routes, rates, etc., to the Washington convention from various points also appear there. WINDOW GLASS.— It is very hard to secure imme- diate deliveries, and scarcity of stock exists In most of the large centers. It is reported that the American Window Glass Company sold a considerable quantity to jobbers at 87 per cent, discount. It seems prob- able that glass will command higher prices up to the time hand factories resume operations in the Fall. The wage committee of the Window Glass Manufac- 'turers has arranged to meet a committee representing the glass workers In the near future to arrange wages during the coming season. — Metal Worker. Correction. In advertisement of Wm. Elliott & Sons, on page 102 of last issue, the prices of !) to 7 and 7 to 9 St David's Island Harrisii bulbs should be $4.00 and $7.50 per 100, respectively: not per case. Readers will please note that the Calla advertisement of A. Mittlng appearing in this issue Is cancelled. Bulbs all sold. Society or American Florists and Ornamental Horticolturists. 'X"o the Commercial Florists of North America, ami to all others who are interested in Floriculture as any part of their life work: The twenty-first annual convention of this society will be held in Washington, D. C, August 15 to IS, 1905. This society, for the past twenty years, has been a representative one. It has been the foremost na- tional organization in horticulture. It has accom- plished much on broad, general lines. It has helped needed and favorable legislation. It has everywhere reduced the cost of transporting plants. It has dis- seminated much knowledge of cultural methods. H has checked misrepresentations of unscrupulous deal- ers. It has inspired most of those exhibitions which have attracted public attention to ornamental horti- culture. Having been present at all of the meetings of this societ.v, and having taken some part in them, I may claim a measure of loyalty to its work, though if further evidence be needed, the fact that its chief ofRce lies in me this year is sutHcient reason why I should speak plainly for its welfare. Let us look at its membership record. Fifteen years ago, in 1899 and 1890, we avei-aged 1,100 members, v.'hile in 1S99, ten years later, we had less than 600 raid members. Last year, after our World's Fair convention in St. Louis, we totaled only 889, or nearly twenty per cent less than fourteen years ago. Now the increase in the number of persons engaged in ornamental horticulture during the past five years only has been twenty-five per cent., and during fifteen years probably over fifty per cent. This shows that our society has fallen short from forty to seventy- five per cent, of its rightful increase, and has gained nothing from the recent enormous growth in floricul- ture and general horticulture. It is conceded that the increased public interest in our chosen work during the year just past is unpre- cedented; some say that one-third more people are taking an interest in gardening to-day than ever be- fore. This is true of both rich and poor. Add to this the Civic Improvement work and School Garden movement. I appeal both to those who appreciate what this society has done and to those (if there be such) who believe we are not meeting present opportunities, to be present with us at this convention. Am 1 justified in claiming that the Society of Ameri- can Florists needs your presence at Washington. Au- gust 15, to decide how we may wisely meet these v.'onderfully enlarged demands on our profession: how we may appeal directly to all these growing interests; how we may increase as a society in proportion to horticultural increase: how we may continue to he nationally what we have been; how we all may, com- mercially and for public good, take advantage of thi« flood-tide of hortictiltural awakening which is upon us? Your part is to come to the convention. Your mem- bership fee is nothing; your presence is everything. The visit will be a recreation and a benefit. The result will be an Inspiration to others, and a duty performed. Come and bring a friend. J. C. VAUGHAN, President. A State Vice-President's Appeal. stale vice-president of the S. A. F. O. H. for Colo- rado, J. A Valentine, has issued a strong letter to the craft in his territory, urging attendance at the Wash- ington convention of the national society. Among other things, Mr. Valentine pertinently remarks and his words will apply generally; "A great many of the brightest men in our calling will be assembled there, and in ihe interchange of ideas and the discussion of questions which will be raised, it is al- most Certain that every one attending will receive some valuable ideas and suggestions. The trade exhibit will be an extensive one, and all of the most modern appliances in greenhouse construction, heating, ventilating, etc., will be on di.splay. In adition to that, the largest dealers in florists supplies will have exliibits of their goods in charge of representatives who will be glad to answer your in- quiries and supply your wants. It not infrequently hap- pens that in such places a man will pick up some one new idea which will alone be worth to him more than the cost of the trip. ••Washington, being the capital citv, offers many p tractions to the individual in search of pleasure or infor- mation. A knowledge of the National Capital should be a matter of pleasure and pride to every citizen, and Washington is lemarkably well .supplied with interesting public buildings, libraries, the gardens of the United States government, etc., which will be shown to their best advantage under the guidance of our local society there. This local society is one of the .strongest in the country, and Its members are making great efforts to insure an en- joyable time for the people in attendance at the conven- tion. "It it too early yet for me to quote rates definitely, but I think it will be possible to secure a rate of between $55 and $ti0 for the round-trip ticket. It is barely possible that even better rates than these can be secured, but it IS liardly likely. Will you not make up your mind to put business aside for a short time during this dull season of the year and attend this convention?" Boston to Wasliington. It has been arranged that parties wishing to go in company to the Washington convention from Boston and Eastern New England points may take the Prov- idence boat line on Sunday afternoon, August 13. arriving in New York in time to join the party from that city, which leaves at 10.55 a. m. Monday over the Pennsylvania Railroad. The Providence line train connecting with boat leaves Boston at 6.22 p m Jn purchasing ticket, be sure to have it read over the Pennsylvania Railroad, and ask fbr a certificate for the Society of American Florists' Convention. These tickets may be purchased not earlier than Friday August 11. Parties desiring staterooms on the boat may have them reserved for them by sending appli- cation therefor to W. H, Elliott, Brighton, Mass or Wm. J. Stewart, 11 Hamilton place, Boston. Price of stateroom is $1 or $2, according to location. From western points in New England States the most direct route will be by rail via Hartford and New Haven. Those desiring to travel in company should write to Theodore Wirth, or John Coombs Hartford, Conn., who will give particulars regarding party to he made up nt that city. WM. J. STEWART, Secretary. The Washington Florists' Club, being especially de- sirous that all convention visitors are introduced and made acquainted with each other, has appointed from its reception committee a special committee on intro- duction, consisting of the following: George C. Scha- fer, chairman. Fourteenth and I streets; Charles Hen- lock, 1013 E street, and Fi^anklin A. 'Whela'n, Mt. Ver- non. Va. Traveling representatives of the S. A. F., appointed last Winter, will kindly report at the Convention Hall, reception committee room, on arrival in "Wash- ington, and are asked to be present and work with the above committee all of the first day and evening of the convention, to promote general acquaintance. WM. J. STEWART, J. C. VAUGHAN, Secretary. President. The following is the list of traveling representatives appointed by President J. C. Vaughan: J. R. Fother- ingham, Tarrytown. N. Y. ; Paul Berkowltz, 50-56 N. Fourth street. Philadelphia. Pa.; S. S. Skldelsky, 824 N. Twenty-fourth street, Philadelphia. Pa.; B. Esch- ner. 91S Filbert street, Philadelphia, Pa.; D. McRorie, South Orange. N. J.; E. .T. Fancourt 1612-l.S Ludlow street. Philadelphia. Pa.; A. Ringier, "Woodlawn Point, Chicago. 111.; C. S. Ford, 1417 Columbia avenue, Phil- adelphia, Pa., and C. W. Scott, 84 Randolph street, Chicago, III. WM. J. STEWART, Secretary. Department of Plant Registration. Richard F. Gloede. Evanston. III., submits for reg- istration zonal eeranium Kenilworth; growth and habit, tall and robust: flowers, single, dark scarlet: foliage, large and leathery; seedling, three years old. Also, zonal geranium Illinois, sport from Beauty of Poitevine, semi-double. Identical ■with the parent in every particular with the exception of the petals, which are irregularly toothed and somewhat larger than in Poitevine, and the blossoms are more widely open. "WM. J. STEWART, Secretary. Connecticut to Wasliington. The Connecticut delegation to the Washington convention will take the train which leaves Spring- field, Mass., at 6.20; Hartford, 7.02; New Haven, 7.58; Stamford. 8.56. Monday evening, the 14th, and will proceed on mid night train of the Pennsylvania Rail- road, leaving Desbrosses street. New York, at 12.10 a. m., arriving in Washington 7.20 Tuesday morning. All those who wish to join us, and desire berths se- cured, should write at once to the undersigned. Each delegate has to secure his own ticket, which can be had on the certificate plan tor one and one-third fare for the round trip. THEODORE WIRTH. Hartford. Conn. For Western Florists. Sergeant-at-Arms J. D. Carmody sends us a folder showing fares and other particulars regarding a "Pop- ular Vacation Excursion" from junction and prominent towns on the B. & O. S. W. Railroad to Atlantic City. N. J., and other Atlantic Coast points. The date of this excursion is Thursday, August 10, 1905, and stopovers are to be granted on the return trip at Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, within extreme limit of ex- cursion ticket— August 21, 1905. Mr. Carmody says the fares for this excursion are much cheaper from the ■western points on the railroad in question than the certificate plan rates granted to S. A. F. O. H. dele- gates, and thinks it might me well for Western flor- ists located on the line of the B. & O. S. W. and its connections to inquire Into the matter. He adds: "I shall go direct to Atlantic City, back to Philadelphia to spend Sunday; then, on Monday, up to Wasliing- ton." Full particulars regarding the excursion In question can be obtained by addressing O. P. Mc- Carty, general passenger agent, Cincinnati, Ohio. Aottust 5 19U6 The Plorists' Exchange J 39 Words That Won Conventions. There is no part of the proceedings of an annual convention where greater flights of oratory are reached, surpassing even the eulogies on candidates for office, than during the extending of invitations for the choice of a meeting place. And this declama- tory persuasion was more pronounced, perhaps, when those outside of the ranks of the national society had the opportunity to advance the claims of speci- fied cities for its consideration, a privilege that in more recent years has been denied, by vote of the organization. The thrilling speech of Chancellor Mc- Lean, of the University of Nebraska, at Providence, R. I., when, in advancing Omaha's recognition as a meeting place, he denounced sectionalism, pleaded on behalf of the great West, and promised large aug- mentations to the society's membership roll, on which onl3' two Nebraskan names now remain, did more to carry the convention for Omaha than, probably. did the prospect of viewing the Trans-Mississippi Ex- position. The flowery eloquence of M'Loud, at Buf- falo, when Asheville, N. C, was selected, was no less poteat. backed by his recital of Bob Taylor's assertion that one could stand upon the summit of any of the city's seven hills, and. reaching upward, "may almost tickle the feet of angels." These things happened in the S. A. F. Similar oc- currences have taken place in kindred organizations, the most recent one in the American Association of Nurserymen at West Baden, Ind.. where a native Texan secured the next convention for Dallas. Tex., by a characteristic southern appeal, in which was introduced the following story: "Away down in the south of Texas a gentleman was walking along the bank of one of our beautiful crystal streams and two little nigger boys were fishing on the bank of the stream, and the little nigger boys, you know, get sort of sleepy in the afternoon. One of them dozed off. and he slipped down into the water, 'ker-chunk.' The other one looked around, saw him in the water, dived in after him. pulb^d him out. laid him on the bank, and this gentleman went up to him. patted him on the back and he said: 'Brave boy. that was a gallant deed. What is he — your brother?* 'No,' he said, 'that nigger ain't my brother." 'Why.' the gentleman said, 'was he your friend?' 'No. sir. not any particular friend of mine.* 'Well, don't you luve him?' 'Of course I don't love that nigger chap.' *Then, why did you risk your life for his?* 'Because that nigger had the bait in his pocket.' Just so long as my friend, the small nurseryman of the West and Southwest, carries the bait in his pocket, you can depend on it that the big fellows are going to come." The thought uppermost just at this time is. which city's orator, native or acquired, will furnish the words that will win the 1906 convention of the S. A. F. O. H.? Adolph StoU, Sr. Adolph Ptol). Sr.. died at his home in Baltimore, Md., Tuesday morning, August 1, 1905, after a lingering ill- ness of asthma and Bright's disease, aged seventy-six years. He was one of the old school florists. His en- tire life \\as spent in horticultural work. Mr. Stoll was born in Europe, where he first began the business, coming to this country fifty years ago. He was a member of the Baltimore Gardeners' Club from its organization, and until late years took an active inter- est in its work. P, A. G. TutUe. A. G. Tuttle, Baraboo, Wis., died at his home there nn Tuesday, July 25, 1905, at the age of 91 years. Mr. Tuttle went to Wisconsin in 1S46, settling at Madison, where for a short time he engaged in the mercantile business. In the Spring of 1847 Mr. Tuttle went to Porthage and opened the first store in that place. A year later he went to Baraboo, where he has since re- sided. Mr. Tuttle started the first nursery in Wiscon- sin. He always took an active part in horticul- tural work, and served several years as president of of his State Horticultural Society. He was, it is said, the first nurseryman to introduce the Russian apple trees into this country. In 1902 Mr, and Mrs. Tuttle celebrated the sixty-fourth anniversary of their wed- ding, being then 88 and S5 years of age respectively. Thomas Goldwell. Thomas Coldwell. president of the Coldwell Lawn Mower Company, Newburgh. N. T.. died at his home there on Friday evening, July 28, 1905, He had been in failing health for several years. Mr. Coldwell was born at Stalybridge. England, in 183S. His father brought him to America in 1841, and settled at Matteawan. N. T. He was not allow^ed to spend many y^urs ac school, and when only eleven years old he learned to cut files in Rothery's file shops where his father was employed. Mr. Coldwell earned success mainly through his genius for invention; and as an inventor, rather than as a manufacturer merely, he will best be remembered. Early in life his mind turned in that direction, and evolved contrivances of various kinds. Among the many useful articles to the improvement of which he devoted much study was the lawn mower, his latest invention being a motor lawn mower. He organized the Coldwell Lawn Mower Com- pany, which began its legal existence October 5. 1891. with the following officers: Thomas Coldwell, presi- dent; Albert W. Mapes, treasurer; William H. Cold- well, secretary. Directors — Thomas Coldwell. Albert W. Mapes. J. Howard Sweetser, William Wright, and J. V. Jordan. The company was chartered to manu- facture lawn mowers, agricultural and horticultural .nachines and implements, and general machinery. It had a paid-up capital of $60,000. A factory was erected t'xpressly for the business. Mr. Coldwell was a man of varied attainments, not alone in mechanics. He had worked in the capacity of machinist, draughtsman, pattern-maker, traveler, and president of lawn mow^r companies;. He was a fluent writer, and his occasional letters from abroad to the press at home were always interesting. Like- wise his public addresses never failed to attract and instruct. He had seen much of the world, having trav- eled extensively not only in Europe but in his own coimtry. He wa.s an observant tourist and talked and wrote well on what he had seen and heard. His relations with the men in his employ had al- ways been cordial. He encouraged them In every way and to promote their interest he offered cash prizes for ideas and suggestions presented by the men for the improvement of machinery and tools and the bet- ter conduct of the business. Each year the company E'ives the men a banquet. Mr. Coldwell was also the originator of the idea of offering to students of the manual training school of New^burgh cash prizes having for their purpose the promotion of mechanical ingenuity. The idea was commented on widely throughout the country gen- erally with favor. A widow-, two sons and one daughter are left to mourn his loss. The children are: William H. Cold- well, a former Alderman of Newburgh and a former Supervisor of Orange County; Jennie, wife of Edward c. Ros;?, and Harry T. Coldwell, of Newburgh. Both of Mr. Coldwell 's sons were associated with him in business, the eldest. William H., being secretary and general manager of the company. The funeral was held at his late home on Monday. July .31. Rev. Dr. A. K. Fuller, pastor of the First Baptist Church, ronducted the servicer, paying a high tribute to the deceased: "As a friend, as an em- ployer of labor, as a citizen, as a manufacturer, as a rhurchman and as an aggressive temperance and I 'hristian worker. Mr. Coldwell was the point at which his ennobling principles and high ideals were made ''iminous." OUR READERS' VIEWS The Scope of the S. A. F. O. H. Editor Florists' Exchange: I think' your remarks on the choosing of S. A. F. ofTicers are good: although I confess I am not yet an enthusiast in the "O. H." end of the society. To live and prosper, the florist part must be at the front and in control— that is, the biisine.ss pertaining to the florist. And you will never make the masses believe that such a body is not intended to boost its own. With horticulture as the head, and controlling minds mixed, it might be different; but then, the society would not be what it is, nor its principal object the furthering of the florists' biLsiness. EDGAR SANDERS. The Old Yellow Tea Rose. Editor Florists' Exchange: My first recollection of the old yellow tea rose was away back in 1839 or 1840. Its introduction from China was in 1824. I had just begun life in a nur- sery, and was a .stripling of a dozen years. The home nursery had a single span roof greenhouse at- tached to the dwelling. I seem to see it now, and the spot where the rose stood. The house was heated by a flue. I know our foreman's name was Landgride: my recollection is, he was a tall, big man (he was to me) and credited one well up in his business. He could propagate the rose by cuttings. I think I can see the opening bud of the first yellow tea ever seen in these parts. It looks to me as though the bud would be a treasure yet, its delicate aroma clinging to me still. Is it all imagination? Who hears of the rose now? I am sure it was unsur- passed in the bud! Did it not flower free enough? Had it other demerits? Like the clove carnation, the fragrance has never been surpassed, and is something to be sought for all the time: something to be met with in the gar- dens of the cottager, as well as in the flower borders of the wealthy! I am thinking with all our gardeners' supposed skill, it was applied to the growing of the rose also, but somehow or other it seems confined to a single plant. I seem to see where that plant had to go — to the Rector's, good customers of ours. Or is it be- cause I was chosen to deliver it. and there was a tanner or sixpence "graft" in the process? All these things you know become mixed as time goes on. Verily- many things, simple in themselve.". get fa.":- tened on the memory, especially seeing a noted plant or flower for the first time. I suppose I am not alone in these memories, or their pleasures. EDGAR SANDERS. Sweet Pea Christmas. Editor Florists' Exchange: Please let your correspondent X. Y. Z. know that to-day there are several so-called Christmas sweet peas. My original "Zvolanek's Christmais," which has been over twelve years in cultivation, never comes short in the stem if properly attended to. The seed of it is sold only in original packages, ac- companied with directions how to grow it. The aver- age length of the stems is 13 inches, some measuring 22 inches. During the p»st five years I have supplied over 2,000 florists with my sweet peas, but have never had a complaint regarding short-stemmed flowers. ANT. C. ZVOLANEK. Bound Brook, N. J. Pointed Questions on Pertinent Topics. Editor Flori.sts' Exchange: I failed to note at the New York Florists' Club out- ing that the progeny of Dr. Bunyon was prominent in the contests, and upon inquiry v/as informed that the stork had not been working overtime in the doctor'.^ neighborhood. Is he in favor of race suicide? And Job! He wants the ladies to do their stunts, "where the fragrance of the flowers and the singing of the birds would f-irreet them and gladden their dear hearts." I am almost too shocked to proceed. Can it be that he, like Dr. Bunyon, is an admirer of "open- work hose," and that he thinks the spectacular effect af> the alleys would not be equal to that upon the green sward? Job! Job! Is your imagination growing dim? JOHN G. E^SLER. Job and the Ideal Employer. Editor Florists' Exchange: I see the old prophet. Job, has been airing his mod- ern ideas in your columns concerning the Ideal Em- ployer. His modesty in not competing for the mone- tary consideration so generously offered by Mr. Beatty is to be commended. If the record is true. Job in his latter years owns more cattle and sheep and hogs than in his early days of prosperity, so no wonder he does not need the money; and as to fame, that already is world wide through the book in which his prophecies occur. I see he puts character as the first necessity of the ideal employer, and he is right. A man of bad charac- ter has no business, nor license, to be an employer at all. In fact, the records of the world show 'that such men invariably lose their business, with their charac- ters, in the end. I don't quite see how the "handling of one's customers" exactly indicates "overcoming the world." This statement requires translation. As to "overcoming the flesh." the "middle of the road" prob- ably is as safe a way as any. if one keeps his eyes fixed toward the front and keeps moving. As to Beelzebub, I think Job could give Carmody "cards and spades," and he (Job) certainly, at times, "goes about like a roaring lion;" but Satan is a hard personality to overcome. Job made a pretty fair attempt at it in the old days, but ns to his "reincarnation" there is a widespread difference of opinion. Job is right as to the ideal employer "setting a good example;" for thereby he inspires not only the confidence, but the respect of the men who work for him. and he gives them an "ideal" toward which to aspire. No ideal employer will ever go around on Monday morning "growling at his help" or with a "jag on." The Jag accompaniment has nothing in harmony with the ideal at all. Those "mottoes on the wall" are seldom necessary where the ideal employer reigns, yet there is no spec- ial harm in such things, and on one of the most suc- cessful places I ever visited, T found these two per- tinent sug.gestions framed and hung up where every- body could see them: "No excuse for mistakes." "Always something to do." Very few people, as Job says, "can live any length of time on wind and water." If some could live on wind, the amount they produce as indicated by this screed of Job's, would keep them for a thousand years. That bill of fare which Job itemizes with the "half-dollar a day in- come." certainly would not be Included In the pro- gram of the ideal employer; though good "pea soup" would have kept the original Job, If he had lived properly In other ways, alive for at least a hundred years. Job's educational hygienic suggestions as to "wittals" are to the point, and his remedy for Indi- gestion must be all right as he claims to speak from experience. And Dr. Bunyon himself Is inva»-iably healthy. The ideal employer would have to be "dead easy" if one of his employees came home more than once with the horse and wagon a day late. Such em- ployees usually get the bounce on their first effort, in the all-night experiment. Job's suggestions as to the mental and physical un- building of the workers are good. All the things he specifies except the "tobacco, pipes and cigars." might well be provided. His advice as to good salaries and respect for the proprieties on Sundays are well taken. Even the ice cream and cold lemonade are not un- practical. Employees have hearts, all of them, which can be touched with kindness and consideration. Jemima most have been giving Job a curt-iin lec- ture, for I see In the last few lines of his effusion, he utters an ungallant ukase against the women folks. Just how the "gentler sex" demoralize a green- house establishment he does not specify. I fear Job has been henpecked a little in his time. I see space only forbade the prophet saying a "lot more." so after the committee has passed upon the essays now placed in competition, we shall probably hear from him on this subject again. May I subscribe myself, mean- time, as ONE OF JOB'S COMFORTERS? J40 The Florists' Exchansare English Horticultural Notes. ROSE NOTES.— We are now in the midst o£ the rose show season, and the heat during the last week of June and the first ot July, together with heavy rains from thunder storms, have not been to the ad- vantage of the flowers, Messrs. Dickson's new Irish roses, like Bessie Brown, Alice Lindsell and Mildred Grant, have appeared to perfection in every stand; while the red roses, such as Victor Verdier, Horace Vernet and Maurice Bernardin, are superb in the bright intensity of their colors. But that undoubtedly magnificent white h. p.^Frau Carl Druschki— has ev- erywhere been rather thin. In this respect the re- nowned Mrs. John Laing seems to beat it. Among pillar or decorative garden roses, those sent out dur- ing recent years by Paul & Son, of Cheshunt, have shown to great advantage. I refer to Tea Rambler, than which there is certainly nothing finer tor an early and Midsummer display, with its vigorous, clean, shining foliage and heavy clusters of large pink flow- ers. Their Carmine Pillar, a large single with white center, is very reliable, and "The Wallflower" (bright crimson-carmine) with clusters of semi-double flow- ers, is another good variety. A new book on roses has been published in London by Longmans & Co., 7s. 6d. net, it being a translation from the German of Dr. Hoffmann's work entitled "The Amateur Gard- ener's Rose Book." A UNIQUE FUNCTION.— A w'ealthy American— and London teems with wealthy Americans every Summer — named Geo. A. Kessler, invited 24 American guests to a sumptuous dinner at the Savoy Hotel, London, Connaught to the son of the Crown Prince of Sweden; and lastly, the Prince and Princess Arisugawa, from Japan. Each and all have been made the subjects of magnificent entertainments, the highest aristocracy vieing with the head ot the nation to furnish scenes of lavish splendor. And on all such occasions in Lon- don, in these days, the part played by pot plants, cut flowers and fru-it is most conspicuous. They are used on staircases, halls, tables, walls, and in all possible corners. PEONIES have passed oft for another season, and nothing very striking has appeared. The firms that specialize in this flo\\'er — Keh\ay, of Longport; R. H. Bath, Ltd., of Wisbech; Barr & Sons, London— have staged numerous very beautiful groups, but our peo- ple have yet to learn to stage peonies to their best effect. In Kelway's list, the following singles are exceedingly lovely: Clare McQueen. Moonlight, King of England, White Lady, Nellie and Mrs. Earle. Messrs. Barr had such beautiful varieties as La Tulipe (white). Sir Walter Scott (light rose-crimson), ele- gans superbissima (white), nobilisslma (crimson), and Eugene Verdier (pink). SWEET PEAS, of course, are now largely before us, and Henry Eckford has already, staged a most remarkable collection at the Royal Horticultural So- ciety's show. Standing out conspicuously and brill- iantly above all the others was the fiery salmon or orange-carmine sweet pea that has been given his own name — Henry Eckford. I wrote about this at the end of last season, and one hopes that it will prove to be a good grower and stand sunshine with- out "burning." The seeds, I believe, will be offered for next season. PERPETUAL PINKS.— Your park superintendents in the New England States and toward the north, should welcome Messrs. B. Latham's (Ltd.) new "per- petual-flowering border pinks." These have been tried by a number ot eminent practical men, who speak most enthusiastically in their praise. The plants are EXHIBIT OF HICOTIANA SAHDBRffi VARIETIES AT TEUPLE SHOW, LONDOH, B7 SABDER & SONS, ST. ALBANS. on June 30. According to the papers, "it was the most magnificent and expensive entertainment ever provided in England." The old courtyard of the Savoy was flooded with water to the depth of several feet, and dinner was served on a huge white gondola, built for the occasion. The whole effect was vividly sug- gestive of Venice, and around the courtyard ran spe- cially painted scenery by an Italian artist, depicting the Campanile with moonlight effect. In another gondola were several operatic singers and mandolin players, who rendered songs and selections during the dinner. Real swans and ducks were introduced, while a magnificent cake, a triumph of art, was borne to the guests on the back of "Jumbo, Junior," said to be the smallest elephant In Europe. Following the dinner an entertainment was provided in the Genoese Hall, which was decorated with pink carnations and roses, no fewer than 10,000 blooms being employed. This extraordinary function, which reads like a chapter from a book of Eastern tales, cost £2.000, or £83 a head. The trade in flowers has been very keen lately, ow- ing to the numerous state receptions, balls, and visits. First there was the visit of the young King ot Spain; then followed the marriage of Princess Margaret ot all bushy, very floriferous. sturdy, and have even, smooth, scented flowers. Florence is pure white, with a bright crimson eye; Marion is a deep rose self with no lacing; Mrs. Moreland is warm pink, heavily marked in the center with chocolate. According to Edwin Molyneux (known to many of your readers) the pinks bloom with him. in the south of England, from June to October. MISCELLANEOUS NOTES.— Had I the liberty of the space, there is much interesting matter to be told in connection with the hybridizing of orchids by our people. The old distinctions between even widely different-looking genera are being broken down, one of the most recent bigeneric hybrids being Odontioda. Lairesseee — parentage: Odontoglossum crispum X Mil- tonia fusca. A northern amateur, too. has for some years past been working upon German or bearded irises, and also day lilies (hemerocallis), and he is securing some slightly finer varieties. Of course, the regalio-cyclus irises have come to the fore again this season from C. Van Tubergen. of Haarlem. Readers of The Florists' Exchange will recall my notes, writ- ten at some length, in one ot the issues last June. The irises again attracted very considerable attention. Messrs. Veltch have shown some strikingly beautiful "new" Chinese plants at the recent shows. J. HARRISON DICK. Varieties of Nicotiana Sanderae. Editor Florists' Exchange; In a recent issue of The Florists' Exchange your European correspondent mentions varieties of Nico- tiana Sanderse being exhibited. I send you herewith photograph of the gold medal group of these plants, taken at the recent Temple Show in London, and shown by Sander & Sons, St. Albans. The wide range of coloring obtained from this re- markable novelty was very evident, and varies from the purest white to intense crimson and blue. Its free habit and extraordinary floriferousness have won for it an exalted position in the ranks of our showy and most desirable annuals. First-class certificates and medals have since been awarded these plants at sev- eral provincial and continental exhibitions. A. DIMMOCK. FOR THE RETAIL FLORIST. There is much food for thought in a consideration of the various phases that constitute what may be called the evolution of the florists' business in Amer- ica. From the vast majority of those engaged in the trade at several periods of the year comes wailing and lamentations, and yet forsooth, there is the ever- increasing healthy army of those who are extending or opening new places. Prices have not materially differed in the past decade, and, with the exception ot a very few introductions, the quality and variety of stock remains the same. As to Prices. This year promises to see more new florists' estab- lishments opened than for the past three years com- bined, and at the present time the United States has more florist stores, or shops, than all Europe put together. We are a flower-loving, flower-buying people, yet strange to say, one might see more flowers worn on the coat in some provincial town in England than would be the case in the largest of cities here. Perhaps it is because it is the penny there, and the shilling here; and thus arises the question as to whether we charge too much for flowers. There is some logical grounds for the American ambition to excel, and there is also sense in the argument that we are prone to excess. It would seem foolish to in- sinuate that flowers can be sold reasonably to the public after three profits, and to meet ajast individual yearly expense list of from twenty-flve to fifty thou- sand dollars. This side of the question may account for the reason why such a large business is done by sidewalk ven- ders. There is a good percentage of the flower buy- ers afraid to go into the splendid floral palaces. The matter deserves consideration, for the evil ts yearly becoming more menacing in many ways. Revival of the Gladiolus. We are very glad to notice what may be called the gladiolus renaissance this season. Some years ago the gladiolus was a more popular flower and consid- erably more of them were sold and at good profit. Through the indomitable will, and love for these grand flowers, of a few notable growers, they are now prom- ising to be more deservedly popular than ever be- fore, and there is no reason whatever why they should not be seen in every florist's store. There is not an- other flower that will make so much of a display for the same money. The unlimited range of colors, the formation and lasting quality of the blossoms, make them extremely valuable and adaptable for the majority of decorative work. At seaside resorts, or in the town or city, where a sufficient crowd can be gathered, you cannot do better than arrange for an exhibition of gladiolus in your store. Advertise it; send out neat cards to your customers, and the hotels and public places. The cost will be small com- ■ pared to the good. The large growers will meet you generously in supplying thousands of blooms in a hundred different colors. Keep them separate, name them, and sell them reasonable. We often sold ten thousand a week at from 25c. to 75c. per dozen, and the same can be done now, if properly exhibited and advertised, especially at festivals or Summer resorts There are many of the lavender, purple and white gladioli that are invaluable for funeral design work either for bunches in conjunction with other flowers, base embellishment or the hundred and one ways of filling out or finishing most designs. On the other hand, the multitude of lovely high and pas- tel colors make them an essential Summer flower. They lend character to any vase of flowers; even a loosely arranged cluster of spikes of many colors with a few tips of Eulalia gracillima can be made to equal if not surpass the many liaughty pets of the greenhouse. Get acquainted with the flner varieties of gladioli, and put them where all will be compelled to admire them. Funeral Designs. Lilium auratum is a beautiful and most valuable flower, but its odor is far too strong to use it in a room where people assemble. There are some nasal organs, however, always subservient to the optic. The only occasion where the profuse use of this lily is permissible or excusable, is in flat bunches or in design work for funerals, for which they are most suitable. The easiest made and yet one of the most beautiful August 5, 190B The Plorists' Exchange 141 funeral designs consists of palm leaves mixed, or of one kind of lilies, or a mixture of large white flowers. We consider the green-painted cycas leaves now generally used among the cheaper grade florists an awful subsitute for the metal design. There must be some better way of pre.senting these leaves: but the fresh ones can be had at such small cost that a substitute for them is unnecessary. In a dark cool place, and in damp moss, cycas leaves can be kept for months, and there are many ways of using them. Arranging two leaves exactly the same length is now considered the least artistic. To be the most expres- sive one leaf should be a shade larger and some six inches longer than the other. Then there are other designs where three or more are used; even wreaths of small ones look well. Never hesitate to cut a leaf from a crippled pho;nix or Areca lutescens where you can get the worth of the plant by its addition to a bunch; in fact it often pays to chop up fairly good plants, the material being of the finest for choice impressive flat bunches. Summer Roses. Ivaiserin Augusta Victoria is the best of all white roses for Summer use here, but although it is a fairly good keeper, it is the easiest damaged, consequently must be handled intelligently. It is best to encircle each flower with wax paper, and not wet the petals. By putting a few of each grade where your customer can readily see them, and keeping the rest packed away in a box with plenty of ice on their foliage, you wiil preserve your stock and exact more respect for it. A too profuse display of scarce and perishable flowers in Summer time most often tends to a customer's lack of appreciation of their real value. The more care you take of your stock, both in the ."tore and in packing for shipment, the more precious thev appear to the flower-buyer. The stripping of thorns from ro.se stems injures the roses especially in not Summer weather: therefore, there is no real necessity to do this until the roses are about to leave your store. Perhaps all our friends do not know that green colored wax paper is now almost exclusively used for lining boxes. It is of light weight, and enhances the beauty of any flower almost. KINVARA. Common Insecticides and Repellents. In combating insect attacks it is of prime import- ance that the grower be able to distinguish the man- ner in which the insect does its injury. For without this knowledge he may apply a stomach poison to an insect with the hope of destroying it, when, in fact, the insect may do its injury by sucking the juices from the plant. We therefore have the two main divisions: First, insects that do their injury by eat- ing, in combating which we usually employ a stom- ach poison; and secondly, insects which do their injury by sucking the juices of the plants, in which case it is usual to apply contact insecticides, gases. etc, stomach Poisons. PARIS GREEN.— One-quarter to one-third pounds in 60 gallons of water. This well-known arsenite is com- monly used in combating biting insects. Wbile there are other arsenites which are cheaper, and possibly their purity can be more usually depended upon, yet this is such a widely-known insecticide it is generally recom- mended by entomologists. It is often combined with Bordeaux mixture, a fungicide, in the same proportions as above, substituting Bordeaux mixture for the water. The combination is then an insecticide as well as a fun eicide. GREEN ARSENOID.— This powder is somewhat light- er than Paris green, and probably superior to it in com- position. It also remains in suspension for a longer period. It can be used in the same proportions as Paris green. ARSENATE OF LEAD.— This arsenite is used by many in preference to Paris green, tor it is the least caustic in its effect upon foliage, and remains in suspension and adheres to foliage for a longer period. This can be used at any strength from 1% to 6 pounds to 60 ^lons of water. A mixture called "Disparene" is practically the same as arsenate of lead, and is said to be somewhat more adhesive than the regular arsenate. Contact Insecticides. LIME, SULPHUR AND SALT.— Fresh stone lime, 20 pounds; flowers of sulphur, 15 pounds: common salt, 10 pounds: water to make 50 gallons. Boil 20 gallons of water in an iron pot or bog scalder, now add the 20 pounds of lime, also the sulphur, which should have been previously mixed with a little hot water to form a paste; add the salt a little later, when the mass is boiling. If the water was boiling when the lime and sulphur were added, in about thirty minutes, if the mass has cooked vigorously, the sulphur should be thoroughly dissolved, producing a clear amber-colored solution. Now add the amount of hot or cold water ,to make 50 gallons, and apply w^arm. LIME, SULPHUR AND CAUSTIC SODA WASH.— 'V\'ben it is impracticable to cook the solution, as de- scribed above, one can be made as follows, without cook- ing, which will be fairly effective: Stone lime. 30 pounds; flowers of sulphur, 15 pounds: caustic soda, 8 pounds; water, 50 gallons. Dissolve the caustic soda in water, and stir it into the sulphur, which has previously been made into a paste: then use this solution for slacking the lime. Slack the lime as it should be for a good whitewash, then dilute the whole to fifty gallons, and strain into a barrel, and use at once. KEROSENE EMULSION.- Kerosene, 2 gallons; com- mon soap, ^/ii pound; water, 1 gallon. Dissolve the soap in boiling w.^ter, add the kerosene, and emulsify by vio- lent churning. Dilute to tlie required strength. KEROSENE LIME EMULSION.— Same as above, ex- cept that unslacked lime is used in place of the soap. CRUDE PETROLETTM.— Can be used in the above formula, but should be applied only when trees or plants are in dormant state. WHALE OIL SOAP.— For scale insects, used at the rate of two pounds to the gallon of water as a Winter wa.sh. * TOBACCO. — Old tobacco stems are often steeped in hot water, a pound of the stems to a gallon or two of water. It is used as a spray against plant lice. Also burning old tobacco stems in a greenhouse is helpful in dfstroying several pests. "ROSE LEAF."— This is an extract of tobacco, sold by the gallon. It is exceedingly strong, diluting thirty to forty times with water in spraying to control apbids. TOBACCO DUST.— Tobacco dust is a good Insecticide to put aiound the roots of young trees when planting, in order to control the woolly aphis, or black peach aphis. In addition, it is somewliat of a fertilizer. HYDROCYANIC ACID GAS.— This gas has come into use of late years as an important insecticide. Its use in fumigating trees infested with San Jose scale has hecome quite general. It is made by combining the fol- lowing: Cyanide of potassium, 98 per cent., 1 ounce; sulphuric acid (commercial), 2 ounces; water, 4 ounces. This formula will fumigate an enclosure containing 100 cubic feet. Place acid in an earthen jar. then add water and cyanide. Be sure to have the room or enclosure air tight, or nearly so. Keep everj'thing closed for at least 30 minutes. It is a very deadly gas, and much care should be exercised with its use, BISULPHIDE OF CARBON.— This liquid is u.sed in destroying stored grain insects and the like, and also some pests under ground, but principally the former. The liquid evaporates very rapidly, the gas being deadly to the stems of hardy roses and shrubs and the trunks of trees infested by ants and other insect pests. Apply with a brush. Ants are routed by fli-st spraying foliage with the dilut- ed emulsion, then painting the stems, as above, with jmre emulsion. If the nest can bt- found, dilute the *'mulsion with ten parts boiling water, make holes in the hill with a pointed stick and fill with the scalding solution. Spray cabbages, melons, cucumbers, etc., with Ivory soap emulsion, diluted ten to fifteen times, for cabbage worm, plant lice and vine bugs. CLUB AND SOCIETY DOINGS HUNTINGTON (L. I.) HORTICULTURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.— At the last meeting of this society it jvas decided to offer money prizes in connection with its September exposition. Already liberal offers are being received, and it is expected the result will be a fine exhibition, and a large attend- ance. All offers of prizes .should be sent to Walter Phaw, chairman of exhibition committee, Hunting- ton, N. T. ■ NEW ORLEANS (LA.) HORTICULTURAL SOCI- ETY.— At the annual meeting of this society, held July 20, the election of officers took place. p. A. Chopin, one of the best-known of the younger horti- UEMBERS OF TBE MONTREAL FLORISTS' AND GARDENERS* CLUB ON AN OUTING, JULY 19, j^c^ animal life when confined in it for any leng-th of time. In fumigating grain or other similar material, use one to three pounds of the liquid to 100 bushels of giain. The gas is exceedingly explosive; therefore, do not allow any light, cigar or pipe, around the building when fumigat- ing. It is sometimes injected into the soil around the roots of the plant to destroy certain pests. In such cases, a tablespoonful of the liquid injected a short distance from the plant would be sufficient. — Bulletin Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station. The following formulae have been furnished us by the Proctor & Gamble Company, Cincinnati, O., who state that they are based on information given by practcial horticulturists who have used this insecti- cide with success: Ivory Soap as an Insecticide. Formula No. 1: 1 lb. Ivory soap, 25 gallons of water. — Shave soap very thin and dissolve in one gallon of boil- ing water. When dissolved, add 24 gallons of cold water and use at once. In small quantities use one ounce of Ivory soap dissolved in a pint of boiling water, adding one and one-half gallons of cold water. This formula is a sure cure for aphis, thrips and red spider. It is adapted to roses, carnations, violets, chrysanthemun^s and plants with leaves of similar texture. It may be sprayed on. care being taken to see that it reaches the under side. Rinse with clear, soft water after spiders and eggs are killed. Formula No. 2 ; '^ lb. Ivory soap, ^ gallon of boiling water. 16 gallons of cold water.— Prepare and use as in formula No. 1. Begonias, fuchsias, ferns and all tender and bulbous plants may be sprayed or dipped in this solu- tion without injury to foliage. Rinse in clear soft water half an hour after applying. Very useful as a preventive. Formula No. 3: Ivory soap emulsion. 1 lb. Ivory soap. 1 qt. castor oil. 4 oz. carbonate of soda. 1 gallon of boil- ing water.— Shave soap thin and add with carbonate of soda to the boiling water. When perfectly dissolved and boiling, stir in the castor oil. It will keep indefinitely in a tightly -covered tin can. Dilute with from 12 to 20 parts of water, according to species of pest n.nd plant. The emulsion may be thinned with a little hot water before adding the cold water. Use it (without diluting) to paint culturists of this section, became the new president of the society, succeeding Mr. Papworth, who had ably tilled the chair for the period of a year. President (.'hopin is the son of the late Gustave Chopin, a! pio- neer florist of New Orleans, and as a youth, choosing to follow in the footsteps of his father, he applied- him- self earnestly to the study of horticulture and floricul- ture, spending several years in the great flower and plant centers of Europe, fitting himself for the work he is now carrying on with such success in this' city. He is a firm believer in the future of New Orleans, and sees no bounds for her horticultural possibilities. Mr. Chopin is also well known in military circles, having served as captain and quartermaster of the Sixth Bat- talion, and been in command of Battery E, Louisiana Field Artillery, for three years. ! Justin St. Mard was elected vice- president by afccla- mation, and Mr. Panter and Mr. Eblen were re-elected secretary and treasurer, respectively. Fred L. Cho- pin and H. A. Despommier were elected to member- .ship. after which Treasurer John Eblen submitted his annual report, which showed cash on hand $107.25. to which sum is added $600 in State bonds, giving a final total of $707.25. Secretary Panter read a letter from Charles White, one of the pioneer members of the society. He called attention to the fact that on August 24. 1SS5. th^ so- ciety was organized, and suggested that a comiiiitee be appointed to arrange for a fitting celebration. ; Mr. WTiite's suggestion was acted upon, and C. Eble, Charles T. Baker, John Eblen and E. Valdejo appoint- ed. After adjournment the members sat down to a de- licious cold feast, with imported beer as a side line. Speeches fitting to the ocasion were made by President Chopin, Vice-President St. Mard, Secretary Panter. Treasurer Eblen. C. W. Eicbling. Richard Eichling, James A. Newsham. Richard Steckler. Charles Eblf* and other prominent members. 142 The Plori-sts' Exchange NASSAU COUNTY (N. Y.) HORTICULTURAL SO- CIBn^.— The July meeting of this society was held at the Glen Cove Greenhouses. The attendance was large; In fact, the largest in the history of this young society. President Harrison occupied the chair. One new member was elected, and one proposed. The ex- hibition table was decorated with a vase of Centaurea imperialis. a charming hardy annual: a collection of .Japanese iris, large and in various colors, and Elfeag- nus longpipes in fruit; also a dish of potatoes. First- ling, a very early potato of good size and shape, and clu.sters of Stirling Castle tomato. Without doubt, this is a grand table tomato, of perfect shape and color, and a free setter. The chief business of the e\'ening was the launching forth of a schedule for a flower show to be held in Glen Cove in the beginning of November. J. F. JOHNSTON. TARRYTOWN (N. Y.) HORTICULTURAL SOCIE- TY.— The regular monthly meeting of this society was held on the evening of Tuesday, July 25. Three new members were elected, and three proposed for mem- bership. There was a good attendance and a fine sliow of cut flowers. The monthly prize, given by Secre- tary Neubrand, brought out a good competition. The winning collection came from Greystone, Mr. Samuel Untermyer's place at Yonkers, N. Y., and contained over 100 species and varieties. The gardener, John Featherstone. was highly complimented on getting to- gether such a fine collection. An interesting discus- sion developed on the culture and diseases of the hollyhock. Regarding the time of sowing, the con- sensus of opinion was that the first week in August was the best time. From seed sown then, plants can be had strong enough to withstand the Winter with- out losing the center growth, as is the case with earlier sown plants. Regarding the hollyhock dis- ease, several of the members gave their experience with different treatments, but, so far, no really re- liable remedy nor preventive seems to have been found. It was conceded that atmospheric conditions and situation had a good deal to do with the disease, a close, humid .Ttmosphere and heavy night dews be- ing congenial to its development, while a high, open situation was the best place to plant, freedom of air being one of the best agencies to keep the disease in check. The committee on the annual outing reported that they had made arrangements for the dinner at Beck's' Rye Beach Hotel on August 16 at 2 o'clock, and that a program of races, bowling, etc., had been prepared to take place in the hotel grounds, the sports to be- gin at 12 noon. WIVE. SCOTT. WASHINGTON (D. C), 'FLORISTS' CLUB.— The Florists' Club held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday night, August 1, at 1214 F street. North- west. There was a good attendance and every- body was full of business. Convention matters re- ceived the lion's share of attention. Owing to the (arnesl and frequent request of the Baltimore Gar- deners' Club that they be allowed to extend som:- courtesies to the members of the S. A. F., it was decided to abandon the lunch at the Congressional Library. The program for Friday will be as follows: Military Drill at 9 o'clock, a. m., on the White Lot, after which the delegates can visit the various Government de- partments or take the trains to Baltimore. The visi- tors will be met at the different depots by the mem- bers of the Baltimore Club with carriages to take them through the city and parks. They will then he taken to the boat for a trip down the bay. A lunch and refreshments will be provided on the boat. One of Baltimore's leading bands will' discourse music during the trip, and also a corps of Baltimore's most finished vocal artists will do their best toward mak- ing the sail down the bay a pleasant event. Tho Baltimore Club hopes that as many of the S. A. F. members as possibly can will avail themselves of its hospitality, when they may rest assured that they will be well taken care of. Those of the S. A. F. coming from the West, travel- ing over the Pennsylvania Railroad, had better obtain stop-over privileges for Baltimore, and those travel- ing on the same road from the South had better rdopt the same course. Those 'traveling on the B. & O. from the West had better buy their tickets SOMEJOF THE EVENTS ATaTHE;OUTING;OF THE BOSTON GARDENERS AND FLORISTS' CLUB * E:c'Pi-^HL";'# NEW BREITUEYBR BUILDING IN DETROIT As It Will Appear When Finished to Washington, with an extension to Baltimore, which will ci>st an additional $1.60. A complete program wili be furnished the members upon their arrival in Washington, which will provide any further particu- lars they may require. M. C. THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HORTICULTU- RAL ASSOCIATION will hold its first annual exhibi- tion in Blanchard Hall. Los Angeles, Cal., November 1. 3 and 4, 1905. The objects and aims of this new :)rganization, as set forth in the constitution, are as under: ■"ro promote horticulture in its various branches, aim- ing to advance the social and business interests of its ■nenihers, uniting all persons acceptable to each other, without regard to sex, occupation or profession, who feel an interest in horticulture, to the end that public taste may be improved and our homes and public parks md gardens made more attract i\e, and to demonstrate to visitors by actual production that our diversified soils and climate will successfully grow nearly all the eco- nomic and ornamental plants of the temperate and semi- troiiic zones." The annual dues are $3, payable in advance. Cap- tain P. Edward Gray is president, and Ernest Braun- ton, 203 New High street, Los Angeles, is secretary. One of the Races. Race for Girls. Start of Old Men's Race.— Reading from I^efi to Right. M. Norton, Winner; J. C. Vaughan; Thos. 1. Grev, Wm. Miller. Photos by David Lurasden. Start of Race for Members Cnly— Pres. Wheeler on right, W. A. Riggs, Starter, Young Ladies' Race — Miss Hoxie Leading. W. 1. Collins Winning Silver Cup in Race tur Members Only. Laying a Corner-Stone. With simple and pretty ceremony the corner-stone ijf the new Breitmeyer building, corner of Miami and,^ Gratiot avenues. Detroit, Mich., was laid Saturday afternoon, July 29. The northwest corner of the building was hand- somely decorated with elm boughs, and large Ameri- can flags draped the platform built between the steel frames. The ceremony was attended by the Detroit Florists' Club. .1. F. Sullivan made the opening ad- Iress. in which he called attention to the great work taken up by the late John Breitmeyer and now carried '>n by his sons. President Robert Watson, of the club, then ofRcially laid the corner-stone. In the box was placed a La De- troit rose, m;Hde famous by this firm, the daily news- papers, records, a list of employees, a list of members of the Br'^itmeyer family, and a letter of good-will from brother florists. A hearty cheer for the success of the new venture closed the exercises. Luncheon was served afterwards at Harmonie Hall for the Florists' Club and guests. President Robert Watson, of the Florists' Club, acted as toastmaster. Everybody called upon for a speech responded most heartily, and. in unison, gave their heartfelt wishes for the success of the new building. Secretary Sullivan, on behalf of the Florists' Club, presented Philip Breitmeyer with the solid silver trowel used by Mr. Watson when laying the corner-stone. This came as a surprise, and Mr. Breitmeyer responded feelingly in a few well-chosen words. A unique menu souvenir card was given each guest. It was entitled "The Corner-Stone." and had attached at the upper left hand corner a chip off the original block from which the corner-stone of the new building was hewn. DILGER- Aoguat 5, 1905 The Plorists' Exchange 143 New York. S. A. F. Matters. The transportation committee of the Florists' Club is perfecting the ar- langenients for the comfortable con- vi-ying of the delegates to the conven- tion at Washingrton, and a most en- joyable journey over the Pennsylvania liailrond is assured. The party will leave on Monday, the 14th inst., a few eiinutes before It a. m.; those from the upper part of the city can take the Twenty-third street ferry, and those from downtown disti'icts the Cortland street ferry. The refreshments to be served en route will be selected by .lohn B. Nugent, Jr.. a man who has Iiad a large experience in this par- ticular line, and who will provide for tile delegates such a supply of good things as has never been seen before en a. similar occa.sion. Instead of wear- ing badges, the club inembers will this year wear a button with the club's em- l^lem engraved upon it. This is a wide departure from the usual custom, and will no doubt be much more acceptable to the members than the old-fashioned, long streaming badge hitherto used. Ttie Week's News. The United States Express Com- pany has put into operation a system for delivering flowers to passengers on outward bound steamers that is prov- ing a great boon to city florists. The company has an agent at the steamer's dock to whom packages of flowers ad- dressed to passengers can be delivered, and for which a receipt is given. For the charge of 20c. per package, the express company delivers the flowers on board to those to whom they are iMldressed, and the florist is thus re- lieved of a lot of vexatious worry and loss of time. The well known and much respected bookkeeper for J. K. Allen, Miss Ri- ley, was happily married on July 18 to F. K. Bohlman. The ceremony was performed in Harlem and the newly married couple have taken up their vpsidence at 766 Quincy street, Brook- lyn. Miss Riley has had charge of Mr. .Mien's books for over eight years, and has gained the goodwill and respect of the entire trade in this city, all of whom join in wishing her and her hus- band a peaceful and pleasant Journey through their married life. W. F. Sheridan Is redecorating the interior of his store. Thomas Miller, his head salesman, is back from a rnonth's stay in the mountains, much improved in health. P. Smith, chief salesman in John I. Raynor's establishment, has left for his vacation trip. "Wm. Kenny, of the same house, has just returned from his Summer outing. Charles F. Bertanzel. former super- intendent for H. Ij. Stowe. at Great Neck, Ij. I . is building three green- nouses, each 300 feet long, near Roslyn, L. I., and will enter the ranks of the commercial florists. Beaulieu, the seedsman, of Woodha- ven. N. T.. has now suffloiently recov- ered from a protracted spell of sickness to attend to business again, and is busy these days taking orders for his pansy and Hardy White onion seed. At the dinner given by the Nippon Club to the Japanese envoys, on Tues- day evening last, the clubhouse was decorated with Airierican and Japan- ese flags in profusion. In addition, there were many floral decorations sig- nificant of the Japan of old and the Japan of tc-day. There were the little centuries old potted trees here and there, but the general decorations were of huge oak leaves, relieved with ten- der sprigs of maple and delicate fern leaves, with here and there palms. One of the Japanese guests at the banquet explained that the idea of the oak leaf was that Japan is sturdy, the maple that she is wise and sufficiently bend- ing to the stress of storms; the ferns that she is artistic, and the little trees that she is old enough to know what she is about. Herman Dreyer is dismantling hi.^ greenhouses at "Woodside, L,. I., and removing the material to his new es- tablishment one mile further east on Jackson avenue. T. L. Lord, of this city, was in Me- nands and Cohoes. N. T.. recently, looking over sites on which to erect .creenhouse.s. Patrick O'Mara. of Peter Henderson & Co.. will leave on Monday. August 7, to attend the Lewis and Clark Ex- position, holding at Portland. Ore. Mr. O'Mara will go by the St. Lawrence BY THIS BUTTON YE SHALL KNOW THEM. River to Montreal, thence over the Northern Pacific Railroad, stopping five days en route to take in the won- derful Yellowstone Park. In addition to visiting the Portland exposition, he will journey to Seattle, and the prin- cipal Pacific Coast cities down to San Francisco. Cal. The trip will be one of pleasure only, though those acquainted with Mr. O'Mara will know that no business opportunities will be neglected ty him during his tour. He expects to be gone for a month, and while the S. A. F. O. H., in convention, by his absence, will lose one of its most ardent supporters, we shall no doubt be more than recompensed by the graphic descriptions of the Great West and Northwest with which he will favor us on his return. Hezekiah Butts, superintendent of Flower Hill Cemetery at New Durham, North Bergen, died on Monday at Christ Hospital, Jersey City, in his 6fth year. He lived in Hoboken many years. Robert Craig, of Philadelphia, Pa., and E. V. Hallock, Queens. N. T., were in town this week discussing S. A. F. O. H. matters. A. J. Loveless, gardener to John Sloan. Lenox. Mass.. sailed for England on the steamship Baltic on Wednes- day, July 26. Chicago. News of the Week Hov/ many ^\'ill go from here to ihe S. A. F. com-ention is hard to state at the present time, but hopes are entertained that the delegation will be a large one, and that the bowlers will come home with the laurels due them. George R e i n - berg reports that they have the disease affecting his American Beauty roses un- der control, and hopes to entirely eradicate it in a few weeks. Singler Bros., of Morgan Park, are raising asters in large quantities for the Chicago market, and report them in fine condition. Planting in of carnations is well un- der way with a large majority of the growers: others are going back to the old method of late planting, thinking this latter method the better of the two. Sinner Brothers report their roses In fine condition and expect a fine cut be. fore many weeks. Heavy rains the latter part of the past week flooded a great many fields of plants, and several houses suffered great inconvenience from the high water. Damage to any great extent has not been reported. The Growers' Market is being re- papered and otherwise refitted up. Mrs. Fred Stollery entertained the ladies of the Chicago Florists' Club Bowling Team at luncheon Sunday afternoon, at her home, 1003 Carmen avenue. In the evening they repaired to Kanapstein's Alleys, where a game was in progress between the Florists' Club Team and a local team captained by Fred Stollery, the latter coming off victorious with a good many pins to the good. Those present were: P. J. Hauswirth and wife: George Asmus and wife: George Scott and wife: Mrs. "Walter Kreitling, Miss N. C. Moore, E. H. Winterson and Henry Klunder. Miss N. C. Moore started August 1 for a month's vacation; she intends making the trip up the Mississippi to St. Paul. Fred. Sperry. of Vaughan & Sperry, will start East Saturday or Sunday for a week's vacation, visiting his father in Western Pennsylvania. Frank Pastenick, of E. Wienhoeber Company, has returned from a two weeks' vacation spent in the Wiscon- sin lake region. The Florists' Club badge can be pro- cared from the undersigned. ROBERT JOHNSTONE. Boston. News Notes. The earlier fruited shrubs through the city parks are just be- ginning to attract attention. The loniceras. which were exceptionally fine in bloom this year, are also ex- cellent in fruit. The most attractive varieties are perhaps Ruprechtiana, Morrowii. and .several forms of the tatarica type. Elseagnus longipes, for the past two weeks, has been a glorious mass of berries: the same may be .said of the Buffalo berries. Another n^ti\'e .'^hruli that is very fine at present is Nemopanthes canadensis, which is all too seldom used for i>riiamental pur- poses. Se\'eral of the viburnums are begininng tr) Kb.Ui> per 1000. No. 2, good plants. $1 60 per 100; SI2.00 per 1000. Packed, free of charge, to carry safely. CHAS BLACK. Hightstown, N. J. MiMitinti The Fl'.rista' E.xchange wlipn writing. GERANIUMS 20,000 S. A. Nutt, well-rooted cut- tings, ready for shipment., $10.00 per 1000. Cash with order. Other varieties ready September 1. PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa. Mention the Plorlatg' Bicbange when writing. J. E. FELTHOUSEN Bedding Plant Specialist SCHENECTADY, N. Y. MeptloD the FlorifltB* Bicbange when writing. 3 300e3GOOOOE30000GOOG 3E3f* * Uentlon flie Florists' Exchange when writing. SMILAX PLANTS! g strong plaDtB.2H-in. pots. $18.00 per lOOO. g § ROSE PLANTS— Own Roots § S 125 OoMen Gate, 225 Bride, 250 Bridesmaid, § 8 $4.00 per 100. For Cash. g Mention The FlorlatB' Eichange when writing. 8MILAX In any quantity. Fine little plants from two-inch pots, at $12.50 per 1000; $1 50 per 100. SPRENCERI Prom tTvo inch rose pots, good plants, at $2 00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. Some a little smaller, at $ 1 50 per 100; $12 50 per 1000. ALBERT M.HERR. Lancaster. Pa. UeDtlon The TlorlBta* Exchange when writing F=IELD-CROiA£N CARNATION PLANTS Ready for delivery after August 15. Al! the standard varieties. List and prices on application. THE LEO NIESSEN COMPANY, 1217 ARCH STREET, Mpnflon TbP Flnr1»tR' P^chnngp whpn wrltlnir Philadelphia, Pa. zs rr Tif ARIE LOUISE, clean and healthy In every "^ particular. 3 in pots. $6.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. Cash with order. WM.J. CHINNICK, Trenton, N. J. Mention the Florlaf Bichanjce when wrttlpg. VIO FIELD-GROWN CAMPBELL A LIMITED numberof surplus stock, well-rooted ^^ and healthy, the kind to grow for profit. $15.00 per lUOO. (ash. JOS. p. JOHNSON, JR., Hightstown, N. J. Mention the FlorlstB' Eicbange when writing- STEVIA SERRATil True winter blooming, ready to ship, 2 '4 in., 12.50 per 100 : $20.00 per 1000. DE4N FERRIS. PccKsklll. N. V. MpnUnn The Flnrlgta' Exrhnnge whpn writing. Pansy Seedlings The very choicest strains, mixed, J3.60 per 1000. Separate Colors, lavender, yellow and white. $4.00 per luou. 0A8H WITH THE ORDER. J. CONDON, Florist, lllSlH^STr Mention The Florists' E.tchapge •<\hpn writing. PANSY PLANTS Peter Brown's Prize Strain of M'amiiioth Blooniiug: Paasies. l^ine stocky plants, grown In open field. Plants ready about September H'. $4.uo perlOOC CHARLES S. DUTTON, ,S.. Holland, Micli. Mention The Florists' EschanRe when wrltlnp. Fine thrifty stock, 2 inch. $1.26 per 100. Primula Obconlca Grandiflora. 4 vars. 100 2 in. (2 00 Asparagus Sprengeri. 3 In .... . S 00 " Pltimosns Nanus. 3 Id., strong. 1 00 Rex Begonias. Fine, 3 in 5 00 Cash with order, please. GEO. J. HUGHES, Berlin, N. J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. ROBT. CRAIG & SON JOHN BURTON, Receiver. ROSES, PALMS, CROTONS CARNATIONS and Moveltles In DECORAXIVE PL,AB(TS Market and 49th Sts., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing- GERANIUMS Single and Double, standard varieties, named. 12.60 per 100. Per 100 Ivy Geraniums, 2 in $2 50 Boston Ferns, B in. pans. SIO.OO per doz . . Asparagus Sprengeri, 2 In 2.50 Asparagus Plumosas, 2 in., $2.60; 3 In., 4.00 EDglish Ivy, 2 In 2.00 Bride and Bridesmaid Roses 2.60 American Beauty, 2 in 4.00 Dracsena Indivlsa, 2 in., $2.60; din 4.00 Tl^hite Moonvlnes, 2 In. 2.60 Fuchsias, named varieties, 2 In 2.60 THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, Ohio Montlon Thp FlorlntB* Rxehange when wHt1n» THE AMERICAN CARNATION Price, (S-SO A T. DELAHAREPTB.&PUB. CO.LTD. 2-8 Duaoe St., New York CYCLiHFN PI iNT^ eiganteum strain, seed UibLHHILn TLAIIIO taken of only selected flowers and well built stock: none better; twice transplanted; $3.0i> per 100: $25.00 per 1000. 3 In $7.00 per 100; tes.OO per 1000. Seed of above strain, new crop, $6.00 per 1000. C. WXNTERICH, DEFIANCE, OBIO Mention the Florlaf Bicbange when wrltlm. Cm aU AwhAM.k.«>. First size 6-12 shoots, l..llVIIUIIil VJJ size, 6 shoots, $6.00 a 100 Tiger ( ISest fancy.) First size, $6.00 per 100. Second size, $6.00 per 100, Samples free. Oash please. HENRY EICHHOLZ. Waynesboro, Pa. Mention tbe FlorlHta' Eicbange when writing. FIELD=fiROWNCiRNATIONS Lawson, Enchantress, Prosperity Queen Lonise, $5. to per 100; $45.00 per lOtO Lord, Joost, McOowan, Wm. Scott, $1.00 per 100; $35.00 per llOO. Strong, healthy plants. Cash with order, please. FRANK VOISENAT, West Babylon, N. Y. Qreat Eiet Neck Boad, near Main Road. Mpntlon The Florists* Exchnnge whon writing. 150,000 Field-Grown CARNATIONS We are now booking orders for same. S. J. REUTER, Westerly, R. I. Monfinn thA Flnrliitii' Rxehaoce when wrltlo* BARGAINS In stock left over from plantingr. All cipan and healthy. 125 Prosperity, 3 in., $3.50 for the lot. Good strong Smilax, 2 in., $1.00 per 100 ; $9 00 per lOCO. Plumosns >anus, $6.0U per 100, fine stock. Oash with order. JOSEPH TOWELL, Patarson, N. J. Mention The Flnrlats' Exchange when writing. E.G.HILLCO. Wholesale Florists RICMMOIND, IIND. Mention The Florists' Erchange when writing. ROBT. C. PYE Carnations NYACH, N. Y. U^ntton th<* Floriwls' WTcbange when writing. FIHK.O-GROWX CARNATIONS BOSTON MARKET QUEEN ENCHANTRESS QUEEN LOUISE BRADT PROSPERITY INDIANAPOLIS VESPER FLORIANA FLAMINGO LAWSON FAIR MAID HARLOWARDEN MRS. PATTEN SAMUEL S. PENNOCK THE Wholesale Florist of PHILADELPHIA Mention The Florists" Exchunge when writing. The Plori-sts' Exchange 145 HELEN GODDARD The Coming Commercial Fink Carnation Rooted cvittlDgs, roady January 1, 1906. Price, $10.00 per 100; S76.00 per 1000. S. J. GODDARD, Framlntham, Mats. Meotlon The Florlste' Excbanpe when writing, A. B. DAVIS & SON PLRCELLVILLE, VA. CARNATIONS READT AUGUST 15 Per 100 Per 1050 500 NELSON $6 Ou 1000 qjeen louise . . 5-00 $45.00 2000 murphy's white. 4.00 40.00 600 Flora hill . . . 5.00 450 PROSPERirY . . . 5.00 800 ETHEL CROCKER . 3.00 2000 MRS. JOOST . . . 40.00 6. HANSON, Jr„°/„r4!: HARRISBUR8, PA. Mention Tbp Florists' Excbnngp when writing. FINE, WELL-GROWN Carnation Plants FROM THE FIELD. Per 100 The Queen |8.00 White Lawson 8.00 Mrs. T. W. Lawson 6.00 This stock is equal in quality to what we have planted in our own houses. DAILLEDOUZE BROS. FLATBUSH, BROOKLYN, N. Y. Mfntion the FlcrlstB' Brchange when wrttlnr. CARNATIONS ^IiIW^n Per 100 Per 1000 2,000 The Belle $10.00 2,000 Flamingo 8.00 1,200 Mrs. Patten 8.00 1,600 Nelson Fischer. !.00 600 Prosperity 6,00 1,000 RoHton Market.... 1,000 Mrs. Nelaon 1,800 White (loud 6.00 6.00 6 00 $95.00 76.00 76.00 76.00 66.00 65.00 56.00 65.10 I^UDVQtUTUCUIlUC Ben Wells, Et.Bonnerond, unnionninCnUMO Mllllcent Richardson, Wm. Dackham. Thlrkell, O. H. Diederich. F. S. Vallis, Fee dn Champa sanr, 2 In.. $3.00 per 100. DncpC 100 4 In. Perle, $8 00 ; 750 3 In. Bride; SCO nu<>l.0 3 in. Bridesmaid, $» 00; ItO Gate. 160 Perle, 126 Ivory. 50 Meteor, 2J^ in. rose pole, $3.00 per 100. Cash, or C. O D. W. J. & M. S. VESEY, Fort Wayne, Ind. Mention The norlatu' ETrfaange when wrlttog THE AMERICAN GARNATION Price, $3.80 FLORISTS' EXCHANGE. 2 DUANE ST, NEW YORK San Francisco. News Notes. Mr. Meyer, head of the wholesale Krowers, P. C. Meyer Company, pro- prietors of Glenwood Nursery, at Rur- lingame. has returned from his Summer outing. Regarding the growers' asso- ciation movement, which in its process of formation has already christened it- self the San Francisco Florists' Board of Trade, Mr. Meyer says: "You can report progress. Principal growers who are active in this association work are devoting much of their valuable time as a sort of revisory committee of the whole in considering a copy of the con- stitution that has been drawn, and every indication points to an early day agreement to its every particular, after which will follow a general meeting of of the growers, and their permanent organization." I have heard it said by a florist from New York who is more wise than he looks, a gentleman who is reputed to generally have at hand statistics to bear him out in any utterances he may make, that San Francisco, according to population, has flower stores more nu- merous than any other city in the world. But I have found nobody able to tell why the famously great thor- oughfare that cuts through San Fran- cisco on the bias, a shopping street of note that is traveled daily by 500 per cent, more people than any other, is so very shy of flower stores. On this Market street there is only one— L. Wickstrora's Floral Depot in the 1300 block, and two flower stands, cne in the 900 block, in the Market street en- trance to the Emporium, California's big department store, conducted by Florist Pedroanni; the other, a most excellent flower stand, is in the 600 block, in the Market street vestibule leading into the Palace Hotel, conduct- ed by Florist Thomas J. Stevenson. The Wickstrom Floral Depot has found it expedient this (July) month to take on additional professional help, notably Miss .\gnes McDonald, who re- cently arrived here with splendid testi- monials from prominent New York florists. L. Motroni, of Motroni Brothers, whose trade name is "Belmont Flor- ists," 2332 Fillmore street, has gone East, the home-remaining brother says, "to capture anything he may flnd in the trade that's new and desirable to have in California." Sydney Clack, president of the Menlo Park Horticultural Society, left this week on a trail that leads to the Lewis and Clark Exposition, whence for sev- eral weeks his brother George has writ- ten California florists that the horticul- tural section of the Portland fair is well worth coming to see. By the way. of the pretty new things this season. Sydney Clack's new pink sport from Enchantress is not the least admired. "The blooming cactus that has no thorns" is what the King of Italy wants to know about. A personal in- quiry to this effect was received from His Majesty last week by Luther Bur- bank. ALVIN. Hannah Hobart The Pride of California The Grandest of Pink Carnations Oi %M A shade deeper than Lawson, blooms four to four and one-half inches across, full and regular. Stems long and strong. Does not burst the calyx. Growth free and easy. A prolific bloomer. Its flowers wholesale for a higher price than any other carnation in the San Francisco market. (See illustration and full description in The Floeists' Exchange of July 1, 1905.) Orders for rooted cuttings booked now and filled in rotation beginning January 1, 1906, at $3.00 per 13; 115.00 per 100; 1120.00 per 1000. JOHN H.SIEVERS & CO.:Z't^S^'iS. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. t\i fllARYLAHP (Pure White) JESSICA (Red and White Variegated) Two Great Carnations for 1906 $2.50 per doz.; $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000 Are you shrewd in businesB ? Yes ? Then write us imme- diately concerning these two grand Carnations, or see us at the Washington Convention. The E. G. Hill Co. The H. Weber & Sons Co. Richmond, Ind. Oakland, Md. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ M ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ U..nr1r>n The rinrliit.' Rxehaore when writlnc. carnations F. DORMER e. »ONS CO. j lA fAYETTC, IND. Mention the Flortsf ' Bxchange when writing FIELD-GROWN PUNTS TIANCCE $IS.OO per 100; $125.00 per 1000 CHICIGO CARNITION CO., Joliet, III. Mention The Florists' Eichnnge when writing. MODEL EXTENSION Carnation Supports ALSO Wire Rose Stakes and Tyin^ Wire I60E BROS. 2Krth "rnh'st. Brooklyn, N.Y. Mention the Florists* Bfxchanse when wrltlns. Carnations Per 100 Per 100 Enchantress $6.00 Harry Fenn .$5.00 Lawson 6.00 Scott 4,00 Flamingo . . 5.00 6enevleve Queen Louise 5.00 Lord 4.00 Queen S.OO Morning Prospector. . 5.00 Glory 4.00 Prosperity 5.00 Estelle 4.00 Field-grown plants. SIVl I LAX $1.60 per 100 H. W. FIELD, Northampton, Mass. Mention the Florists' Bxcbange when writing. ORDERS BOOHED TOR EALL TOR 5000 FIELD CARNATIONS Estelle. Eochantrees. Qneen Louise. Flora Hill, Boston Market, Joost, The (t)ueen (white). Dorothy, Elbon, a fine red. Alio 10, ww field and pot grown VIOLETS L. H. Campbell. Stanley White/ Prin- cess of Wales, Dorset and California. Write for prices. BENJ. CONNELL, West Qrove, Pa. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. TUG Lewis CoDsmatodiiii MARLBORO, MASS. W. L. LEWIS, Carnation Specialist Mention the Florists' Birtisnre when writlac. Field-Grown Carnations Per 100 1000 2010 Fair Maid $4.00 «35.00 800 Boston Market 4.00 40.00 500 The Marqais 3.00 5 lO Ked Lawson 10.00 All good plants QUIBNICK GREENHOUSES. Quidnick, R, I. J. H. Cuahlng. Prop. Aothony P. O. Mention The Flnrists' Exchange when wilting. CARNATIONS NOW READY Enchantress Lawson Queen Queen Louise Qenevieve Lord Harry Fenn rirs. Patten Cash with order. Satisfaction guaranteed. HUGH CHESNEY, Farmlngton, Conn. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. $6.00 per loo; $50.00 per looo 146 The Plorist-s' Exchange , , REVIEW OF THE MARKET NKW VOKK. — Business in cut flowers is decidedly worse tlian it was a week ago. Prices on everytliing. except or- chids and lUy of the valley, have gone down, and as these two articles aie very scarce, the maintaining of their values is lUie more to that tact than to what de- mand there is for them. From the num- ber of roses that are reaching this mar- ket from Newport, we would inter that business is not any too good at that re- sort. Time was when Twenty-eighth street merchants shipped enormous quan- tities of roses down there during the Summer season, but now conditions are reversed, and New York leceives an im- mense surplus from the ranges of glass that have been erected to supply the needs of Newport and itJ wealthy envi- I'onments. Asters, gladiolus and sweet peas, together with hosts of other out- door flowers are all plentiful, and no rtxed prices obtain. There is also but little demand for roses and carnations, making it impossible to have any fixed values on them. Most of the stock has to (inJ an outlet through the hands of the street men, and any price they offer is generally accepted, even when it is as low AS 25c. per hundred tor roses. BOSTON. — Flowers ot nearly all kinds iire more scarce than they have been at any time during the past tew weeks. Asters are now the most plentiful of any, and some exceptionally fine blooms of them are seen; in fact, better than for several years. Roses, from young stock, are beginning to make an appearance, al- though they have no length of stem yet. American Beauty, also from young stock, have made their appearance, and although they are small, the blooms are of good substance. Carnations are scarce, especially white, which at most times during the past season liave rather been druggy than otherwise. Sweet peas are plentiful, but the rains the past day. or two have destroyed them somewhat. Lil- ies are seen in moderate numbers ot good quality, and gladiolus are now more plen- tiful. J. w. n. CHICAGO. — Trade conditions may be said to be improving. Large quantities of stock have been moved at exceptionally good prices for July. While there has been an over-abundance on the market, there has never been any glut. Shipping trade has been remarkably active, and July has proven a record breaker in this respect in the history of the cut-flower business in Chicago. From present indi- cations, business will continue to improve as the cooler weather comes along. American Beauty roses are not over plentiful, the demand consuming the sup- ply coming in. The quality is excellent for the season, and prices have been firmer, the best grades bringing $4 per dozen, others from $4 to $24 per hundred, according to quality. The better grades of Bride and Bridesmaid are scarce, prices on these ranging fi'om $2 to $6 per hundred. Meteor is coming in of inferior quality, bringing from .$2 to $5. Liberty is very good for the time of the year, selling at from $3 to $12. Some very fine Kaiserin Augusta Victoria are being received, bringing from $2 to $10, accord- ing to quality. The newer roses are ar- riving in limited quantities, just enough to show what their quality will be as the season advances and cool weather sets in in real earnest. The supply ot carnations has shortened considerably, and those arriving are not of very good quality: prices have ranged from $1 to $3 for the better grades. Early varieties of asters are now seen in fairly large quantities, bringing $1.50 for good stock. Lilies are more plenti- ful, especially auratum: these latter sell at from $8 to $12. Longiflorum bring $10 to $12 per hundred. Gladioli are more plenjitul at $2 and $4. Green goods are in over supply, there not being much call for them tor decorating pni-poses at the present time. R. J. ST. LOUIS.— The letail cut flower busi- ness on all sides is reported dull, and, of course, the commission man has the same complaint. The grower, on the other hand, is very busy now housing carna- tions and making necessary repairs for the Fall and Winter season. . In looking over the stock at the differ- ent commission houses to-day CMonday) T find tli.1t tliey are loaded to the guard witli almost everything the store man needs. But purcliasers are buying spar- ingly just now. Asters are very much in o\er-supply in all colors and grades; a great many are being sold for window decorations; the very choicest bring $1.50, otheis from 35c to $1 per 100. Carnations are not now so 'plentiful, and of very poor quality; bringing not over $1 per 100 for choice. Reds espec- ially are very poor. Mrs. Fisher is the lu'St white. Fine lily of the valley Is seen almost every day at $3 and $4 per 100. Wilcox is sending in some fine long American Beauty; and Bella Miller, of Springfield. 111., nice Bridesmaid, Sou- venir du President Carnot, Kaiserin Au- gusta Victoria aud Perle iIh.s Jarding. American Beauty bring $2.50 per dozen for choice from that down to $1. The smaller roses range from $2 to $5 per 100, s.ime extra fancy as high as $8 per 100. Hardy liydrangeas are coming in. but there is little demand tor them. Gladioli and tuberose spikes are very plentiful. Adiantum. asparagus and smilax have good calls on some days; plenty of this stock is in the market. ST.PATRICK. INDIANAPOLIS. IND.— The latter part of July has been a very busy one tor the retailers, as there have been several funerals demanding quantities of flowers. .■\s stock is plentiful and not expensive, this business is received with much satis- faction. Asters, the staple flowers for .■\ugusi. are in unusual quantity and qual- ity this year; many have died of stem rot but enough remain to .supply the trade at )5c a hundred. Gladioli, too. may be had in large numbers; white. light pink and yellow are more readily sold or used- $2 to $3 iier hundred is the price for home- grown slock. Shipped ones are in the market at $1 per thousand. Lilium aura- tum and T,ilium Harrisii sell well at $15 per hundred. Roses are improving in quality, and are more plentiful than for some time. Kai- s'lin .\ugusta Victoria are in fine con- rlitioii; $7 a hundred is obtained for se- lect ones: seconds bring $3 to $4. Bride and Bridesmaid, because of the cool weather lately, are much improved. The -elect ones are wholesaled at $5 a hun- dred. La France and Souvenir du Presi- dent Carnot are off crop: the few received bringing $3 to $8 a hundred. A fine crop of Rudheckia Golden Glow is being har- vester! this year and brought to Tnmlin- ^"]\ i I', Market, where quantities are snid nt .?l per hundred sprays. I. B. FIRMS WHO ARE BUILDING MASPETH, L. I.-John Clappe is uikling a greenhouse 112 feet long, h.ated by hot water. BRIDGETON. N. J.— Adolph Hespelt is ni.nking an addition to one of his green- houses. GARRETTSVILLE, O.— S. C. Templin ),o,,'''"/'^""S two greenhouses, each lOOx 22V, feet. WAUKEEOAN. ILL. — The Chicago Rose Company, the officers of which are J. P. Weiland, J. P. Degnan. and D. J. Murphy, have three greenhouses under construction. One of the houses is now under glass. Five more are to be erect- rd next year. Fifteen acres ot land are owned by the company. MATFIELD PA.— Burton Park is tear- ing down his wooden greenhouses, and will replace them with buildings of con- crete. HAVRE. MONT— Rarney Austin has nis greenhouse well under wav NASHVILLE, TENN.— Genv Brothers are building a greenhouse here CHIPPEWA FAIJ.S, T\'IS.— F. S. Wei- gand is adding two more greenhouses OSHKOSH. WIS.— Fugleberg & Fllster are adding to their greenhouse plant three new sections, each 75x20 feet Foley Manufacturing Company. Chicago, have the contract. Mcpherson. KAN.— Charles Slmon- son IS erecting another greenhouse for carnations. T ONG ISLAND CITT. L. I.— P. Kins- man is building a greenhouse. 100x20 feet, for ]iW forcing. WOODHAVFN. L. I — G. Neinp is erecting a greenhouse. 200x32 feet, for the growing of general stock. CHANGES IN BUSINESS. DI' BOIS. PA.— G. L. Tyler is out of the greenhouse business, and is now lo- cated at Hope. Idaho. WICHITA. KAN.— Frank Kadler Nur- sery Company has been incorporated: capital stock, $100,000. Directors are: Frank Kadler. Chicago: J. L. H. Hat- ton. Chicago: H. W. Pentecost, Guthrie. WALTHAM. MASS.— G. H. Allen and F. L- Yeaw have purchased the estate con- t:iining the Kidder greenhouses situated iKirtli of Worcester's lane. Messrs. Allen and Yeaw are gr.adliates of" the Agricul- tural College at Amherst., and are both energetic young men. They will call (heir place the "Piety Corner Conserva- tory." GEORGE ROPINSON Presideot Canadian Hoiticultaral Association DOVER, DEL.— J. J. Von Relder has purchased a block ot ground here on which he will erect a range of green- houses, and embark in the florist busi- ness. RIO PIEDRAS, PORTO RICO.— Ern.'St Meier has established an extensive flor- ist and nui'seiy business here, making a specialty ot Dracpena terminalis. BUSINESS DIFFICULTIES. AFFAIRS OF L. K. PEACOCK COM- I*ANY. — A meeting of the creditors of the L. K. Peacock Company, of Atco. X. J., was held in Camden. N. J., on Ju'y IS. The following trustees were elected to represent the creditors: E. H. Flood, chairman; W. B. Robinson and Charles A. Green. The creditors agreed to accept a mortgage, to run for one year from the first dav of June last, upon all the real and personal property of the company is security. The propo?'>d mortgage is subsequent to other liens a^-ounting to about $6,500. Safeguards BOWLING. PHILADELP,HIA,— The results of the convention team bowling contest are herewith given. The contest consisted of a series of five matches, three games each; the first and last match being on the Florists' Club alleys, the other three on public alleys, the Central Casino and 01.\ mpia alleys. The team is selected by highest average, each player to bowl four matches of three games each, ih order to get an average. After roiling six games, Robertson sustained an injury to a finger on his right hand, so his case will be considered by the committee to decide if he shall yet be allowed to bowl up his games. Result: Games. Total pins. Average. Connor 12 2280 190 Moss 12 2177 181 Pontes 15 247S 165 Yates 12 1957 163 Craig, George.. 15 2357 157 Dodds 15 2317 154 Anderson 15 2299 153 Habermehl 15 2257 150 Harris 15 2257 150 Watson 15 2236 149 Westcott 12 1672 139 Lightning Rods for Bean Patch. An old customer of a downtown seed store entered the place a few days ago and. addressing the salesman who usually waits on him, said: ' * Say. George, those ' Peerless' beans you sold me last Spring as being the fin- est ever are the worst seeds I ever tried to grow. They came up all right, flour- ished for a time, produced about four beans to each plant, and then slowly dried up. What's the trouble?" "Had plenty of thunder and lightning out in Jersey this year, haven't you?" "Yes, but what's that to do with the growth of the beans?" "Everything. Electricity will knock beans out quicker'n a wink. If the light- uinj:: has been sharp and close to your pardon this year you can depend upon it that your lieans had been struck by light- ning. We've had a number of similar complaints." "Well." growled the suburbanite. "I guess I'll have to put lightning rods in my bean patch." — New York Sun. A H. EWING Secretary Canadian Horticultaral AssociatioD have been imposed by which it will be impossible for the company to apply its moneys to any purpose other than the linuidation of its debts. The creditors ff'l that if the company is allowed to go on nud market its jjresent stock, there will be ample funds to pay all of the debts. 'I'his opinion is share-d by credit- ors wlio have expert knowledge of this line of business. WINONA. MINN.— At a recent meet- ing of the creditors of the Winona Floral Company. J. W. Booth was elected trus- tee and a number of claims were allowed. Montreal. The Canadian convention is the ono lopic of convereation here. Arrange- ments are all completed, and it is the wish of the F'lorists' Club here that a large number of Canadian, as well as American grow- ers and all those inter- ested in horticulture, will attend. President Robin- son will be g-lad to receive word of your coming: so drop him a line at once. The florist who opera t'^s only a few thousand feet of glass should make a point of attending this convention for the entire four days— August 8. 9. 10 and 11. Mount Royal Park, the city gardens and squares and the numerous private places to be visit- ed are now at their best. Altogether the holiday in Montreal, the new ideas acquired, the meeting with brother craftsmen. will send a man home wMth re- newed determination tn succeed in his business. The Canadian should not miss nortunity. Twentv from and Mr. Mepsted will have seventeen in his squad from Ottawa. We want to see some'thing of Ham- ilton this time. The Mon- treal men are all taking a week's holiday, including Cpo. Trussell and Chas. Smith. Mayor Laporte will open the convention. Fred Copperthwa i te's horse ran away with him the other day with a load of hay. Fred was hurt slightly in the fall he got. but he says there is noth- ing like making hay. Bertie Graves is quite well again, and is busy getting his Fall stock into shape. The florists' picnic came- off success- fully with a larger at'tendanre than ever before. A good program of games was carried mit, each event be- ing well contested. As rain has fallen for the past forty- fight hours without a pause. v.e are likely to have fine weather for the convention. W. C. H. florists this op- Toronto; August 5, 1906 The Plorists' Exchange 147 Cromwell, Conn. Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Pierson have re ■ tnriieci from their woflding trip, aiul will soon take possession of their new liuuse on Main street. G. R. Ludwig left this week on a business trip in the interest of A. N. Pierson. He will visit Albany, Buffalo and other places in New York State, going to Washington to attend the convention. Among visitors ^to Cromwell this week were T. R. Deliert, of Great Bar- rington, Mass., and J. F. Barclay, of Pawtuoket, R. I., who has recently purchased the Rihode Island green- houses of that place. The demand for field carnations is setting in very strong. Many growers have lost almost their entire crop, ow- ing to the extreme hot and long con- tinued dry weather. Asters, sweet peas and other out-door stocks have suffered greatly on this account. Charles A. Johnson, foreman of the lower plant at A. N. Pierson's, is re- joicing over tbe birth of his first child — a twelve-pound boy. H. Jamestown, N. Y. Chautauqua L^ke is ever a pleasant region to visit in Summer, which is so easily done in one day from Buffalo, and on certain days, at extremely low rates. While there last week, we looked about a bit at the Lake View Rose Gardens, conducted by C. H. Roney, who we found quite too busy to stop to talk. Planting, oft repeated, hardly tells what is going on here, and Mr. Koney says no convention trip for him this year will be his fateful lot. The local retail store of this concern, on Main street, is conducted by G. H. Heelas, in a manner that bespeaks in- telligent methods and management. He gained his earlier knowledge of the business in Eastern States cities, hav- ing last served with J. N. Champion, New Haven, Conn. We called on Fred A. Dorman, who conducts his modest retail place, lo- cated "over the hill," so to speak, along lines that his nature makes irloasant ones. VIDI. MILWAUKEE. WIS ary premium list for -The preliniin- the November Show shows the total amount offered for prizes is $566. A revised list will be issued later, including many special prizes and additional offers. The greenhouses of J. H. Rebstock at Lancaster were bid in at foreclos- ure sale Thursday of last week by A. J. Wheeler, receiver of the German Bank, for $2,600. The bank held a ."iG.OOO mortgage on the property. The appraisers of the bank valued the mortgage at $3,500. In other words. they declared that the property upon which $6,000 had been loaned was worth only $3,.">iM).— Buffalo (N. Y.) Com- mercial. NEWPORT. R. I.— Another very good week has just closed, perhaps the best of the season thus far. For the next six weeks to two months orders will be plen- tiful with our florists, and all good ^tock well cleaned up. Entertainments of every description are being given by the Sum- mer colonv, and these always consume lots of flowers. The feature or the mar- ket this week has been the most beautiful hollyhocks which have appeared both in cut blooms and in spikes. The two colors most salable are pure white and Newport pink; in spikes these bring $5 to $6 a dozen, and the demand for them is very brisk, for they certainly do make elegant vase effects for decorations of any kind. American Beauty roses are of better quality than last week, and the price is quite a little firmer; the best go to cus- tomers at $6 a dozen, other qualities down to $3 a dozen. Kaiserin Augusta Victoria realize $2 to $3 a dozen, and a few other sorts in small lots about the same. Carnations are in very short sup- ply and poor in quality; what few good ones there are bring $1 to $1.50 a dozen. Lily of the valley is abundant and good; there are many qualities retailing from $1.50 to $3 per bunch of 25 blooms. Sweet peas are getting scarce, but the market Is just the same — 25c. a hundred to the grower, and 50c. to the customer. Lilium auratum have come in, and sell for $3 a dozen flowers; Lilium speciosum album and rubrum are also in the market at $2 a dozen blooms. A few very fine orchids are offered, but there are not enough to supply the dehiand. Those available sell readily for $1.50 each. Green material of all kinds is in very good supply, and sells at usual figures. Some of our florists have been using large quantities of bronze galax leaves and sweet peas in their fu- neral work, which has used up both F. W. LONG ISLAND SEED CROPS. The growers have been wonderfully fa- V'lrcd by the conditions of weather dviring. the season of hai-vi-st. All thf ci'op.s hiive been secured in the beM possible condition, and the seed is free Iroin mildew, perfectly dry and of hign germination. The cabbage seed crop is about as last reported — more than an average crop of the acreage set. Spinach is a light crop, but has been secured in good condition. Turnip and ruta baga are not as large a yield as in some former years, but the sample is all that could be desired, and the grow- ers are ready to try again. Brussels jiprouts are a very light crop, but of t xrellent quality. Kale, Scotch, is a good sample, but the crop is very light. Siberian is of good quality and fair yield. A few farmers are growing beans, just to see w^hat can be done. One grower has several acres of Wardwell's Kid- ney Wax. which gives great promise. This field is nearly ready for the har- vest, and there is every indication of a yield of not less than forty bushels to the acre. Twelve quarts of seed were used to the acre, fully double what ought to have been for a large crop. With good cultivation and a fa- vorable season, the yield should be one hundred fold. If the weather condi- tions are favorable, the crop w-ill be ready for the harvest by August 15. O A M Q V <3i&nt Mme. Perret, Cecile Davy, r #»l»0 I Mar^erite,Bugnot.Trimardeau, Giant Yellow, Beaconefleld, etc. Daisy, Long- fellow, etc. Send for prices. Boston ferns, in 2-ln. pots, S8.C0 per 100. Cineraria, Primida, Myo- BOtis Victoria, blue; Beauileu's Hardy White and Welch Onion. All kinds of good Seeds for Florists and Market Gl^ardeners. H. BEAULIBC, WOODHAVEN, N. Y. M<*nt1nn thp Floriwtii' RTrbangP when wrltJiur. PANSY SEED New crop; large flowers; now ready. $4.00 per ounce; $15.00 per quarter pound. C. PESENECKER, Jersey City. N. J. 8S Audubon Avenue Mention The Florists' EichaPB" when writing. J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO. JOLIKT. 11,1,. Carnations Our Specialty lientlaa the norfits' Bieluiwa wbra wilting. FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS Enchantresa, Prosperity, Lord, White Bradt asd a good white Beedling. Prices on application. Terms cash. JEROME SUYDAM, Flatbush, Brooklyn, N.Y. HTpntloD the FlorlBts' Excbange when writing. BRIDESMAID Fine strong 4 in., $6.00 per 100, to close out. PGH.ROSE&CARNATIONCO. F. BURKI, Mgr. P. O. Address, Crystal Farm, (iibsoDia. Pa. Mention The Florists' ExchapRe wlien writing. Siiize tile OpporlDnil!) OFFERED BY OUR To Make Money ■will be issued next week. Send in "copy" for your advts. early. Usual Rates Prevail. The Florists' Exchange Box 1697, NEW YORK R 0»5IG BROTHERS Manufacturers of ARTIFICIAL LEAVES All Styles in Hundreds of Different Designs Paper and Muslin. 497 Wesi Broadway, NEW YORK SMILAX. YARDS and PIQUETS S Ainplea Furnlshedto the Jobbing Traae only. MonUou The Klorlats' ISxcbuoge wbeti writiog. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, J',!^" ^er'VoS; $12 per 1,000. Spreneeri, $l.tO per 100 ; $8.00 per l.Ouii, ready for i!--lii'li pots. Pansy Seed- Packet $1 ; oz., $6 ; larger or smaller Muantities to Hiilt. My pansies were the admiration of all; will btand any competition, i^ash. Delivery prepaid. WILLIAM STUPPE,WestburySta.,L,l„ N.Y. Mf-atlon The Florists' Exfbfliige when writing. ADIANTUM CUNEATUM Fine Sin. plants* $20. 00 per 100; 3 in. plants, 9^.00 per 100; 7 In. plants, will make fine decorative stock, potted on or shaken out and repotted, 2Cr. each. J. Macfarlane, Staatsburg, Dutchess Co., N.Y. Mi'Dtion The Florists' Exctiange whQn ^vrlting, CARNATIONS STANDARD KINDS Am now booking orders for delivery at once or whenever desired. Call and see stock or send me a list of yonr wants. CHARLES H.TOTTY, Madison, N.J. Mention The Floriata' Exchange wbcD writing. The Beautiful Pink Carnation CANDACE Dl6BemlD&tlon 1906, $2.00 per doz., •12.00 per 100; SIOO.OO per 1000. Birly— commercial. Indianapolis Flower and Plant Co. and lohn Hartie, Indianapolis Ind. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. IMPERIAL Violet Plants STRONG, HEALTHY, CLEAN STOCK, FHOM 3 INCH POTS $4.00 |)er 100 A. DALLAS, Waterbury, Conn. Mention The Florista' Excbaoge when writing. (I Blake's Lever Clip FOR FASTENING STAKES TO THE CROSS WIRE II . PATENTED SEPT. 23. 1902. I They never Blip and are a great saving of both time and money. I EVERY GROWER SHOULD TRY I THEM AND BE CONVINCED Price, 81.75 per lOOO Send for free sampled. B. S. BUKE & SON. ROCHESTER, N.Y. 156 Linden Street BRANCH 0FFICE,26 BOERUM PUCE. BROOKLYN, N.Y. th« riorUf Exchange wbec wrltiDg. GeraDlums &i% Three acres planted lor stt-ck, rooted cuttings in any quantity after September 1. I will guarantee them to reaoh you in good growing condition, and would like to book your order now. Send for list. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. MpiiHim The FlorlBta' Exchange when wrltlDg. Asparagus Plnmosas 2}^ inch pots, $2.50 per 100. 2'4 inch pots, $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. JS. BLOOM, Riegelsville, Pa. Mention The FlorlatB' ExehanRe when writing. ORCHIDS FLORISTS' ORCHIDS Largest Importers. Exporters, Growers and Hybridizers in the world. SANDER & SONS, St. Albans. England Agent, A. Dlmmock, 31 Barclay St., N. T. 0lt7 McDtloD The Florists* Exchange when writing. STUDER OFFERS PALMS, FERNS, DRACCNAS Four varieties, small and medium sizes; also 60.000 pot and field grown RO'^E&i, Philadelphia Ramblers, etc. Secure bargains while at the Convention, because stock must be sold. Green- houses must be rebuilt. Call at Center Market or at greenhouses. N. STUDER. Washington. D. C. Mpniion The Florists' Exchange when writing. THBEE FHGTOIS IKIKS FOB SDIIIiEilll Gentlemen: — Our sales of Ger- aniums from our advertisement in The Florists' Exchange, this week, have been most satisfactory, including orders for 3,400 from Tennessee and 500 from Florida, besides numerous inquiries for im- mediate and future delivery. Good stock, good varieties and a good ad- vertising medium bring success. R. VINCENT, JR., & SOX. Maryland, July, 1905. MeLtion The Florists' Exchange when writing. PIPE PIPE PIPE FLORISTS' HEADQITARTERS FOR Genuine Wrought Iron Pipe Market will soon change. Send us your requirements and get our prices JOHN A. SGOLLAY, ''^^^^^StSl'' NEW YORK CITY U. O. SCOLIiAT. Manager. Long Distance Tel., 1S47 Main Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. 148 The Plorists' Hxchange ^^ .»-»---»--..--»---»------j^-=-^---'aaQa Ne|>hrole|)i» Scottii !®" Note reduction in price for young plants for delivery on and after September 1. We have an Immense stock of this most useful of all Nephro- lepis and are. there- for, prepared to book orders for fine young plants. In 2J^ Inch pots, delivery September 1, 75c. per doz. ; $G.OO per 100 ; $50.00 per 1000. Also for Immediate delivery : Per doz. 100 i in. pots . $3.50 $26.00 6 in. pots . $6.00 $50.00 6 in. pots . $12.00 $90.00 Seeds, Bulbs and Plants for Immediate planting. Nephrolepis fct ottii Ne|>hrole|)i» Barrow^ii This is an improve- ment on Nephrolepis Piersonl, and we have every reason to believe this wiU hold the same posi- tion to the Pierson Fern that the Scottii now holds to the old Boston. You will make no mistake in in- vesting in it at once. We offer originator's stock, fine young plants from 2]^ in. pots, $3.50 per doz. ; $25.00 per ICO; S200.00 per 1000. See Our Current AVbolesale Price I.l8t HEIMRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. UPJJ.'PJP.'PJPJWJPJAJW^^ M.-iiiii'Ti Thi' \\ lnTi writing. The Green Goods Man W. KEIR PIkesvllle, Md. Asparagus, Smilax, Cochet Roses, FiBher Oarnatlons. W<'nt1op th* Florliitii' Bxrbii nr** wh^n wHtInc SCOTTII See my advt. In Issue, June 10. JOHN SCOTT, G''rItSh"o';;re*,. Braoklyn, N.Y. Branch: E. 46lh St. and Rutland Rd., Flatbush Telephone, 1307 WilUamsburg. Mention The Florists' Eicbapge when writlog. m 4> HOIT8ES 100,000 PLANTS Sprays or Strings In any qaautlty EMERSON C. McFADDEN Tel.28A SHORT HILLS. N.J. Mention The Florlsta' Eicbaoge when writing. Nephrolepis Barrowsii $25.00 per 100. SCOTTII FERNS $10.00 per loo. Strong 3V4 inch stock, from bench. See display advt. in issue of May 13. |IE|IBT|l.eBBBOWII&liO|l WHITMAN, MASS. ADIANTUM CUNEATUM Dormant clumps. 6-7 In., from l)ench, 12c.; from pots, *20c. Adiantuiu 'Williamsii, Gin. pots. Just starting, 50c AsparagasHpren geiri, from bench, 2 years old, 2uc. Asparag:us Fla- mosus Nanus, 6 In. pots, 2Uc. Peonies, big clumps, <0-80ey68. double mixed, white, pink and red in the most delicate shades, 85C.-76C, each. Ready September 1. SUNNYSIDE GREENHOUSES, WALDEN. N. Y MPtitlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. ORCHIDS 'Arrived in splendid condition : CattleyaSchroedera-.C.lablata.C.Triante, C. Warnerii, C. Uowiaua and C. Oigras. Write for prices. LAOER & HURRELL, Summit, N. J. Orchid Growers and Importers Mention The FlorlBts' Eichange when writing. AFEWOOODTfllNQSlODWANT A nice lot of m^de-up KENTIA PAI.M8 in 8 In. and 9 in. pottiat$3.00to$5.00each. Splendid plants for decoration. Draceena IndlvlBa, S. i and 6 In., >E.OO, $10.00 and$2&.00per 100. ABparajCasPlnmosnfl, Sin., $5. 00 perlOO. Oeranlunis, S. A. Nutt, Oastellane, John Doyle, Perkins, Mme. Sallerol, SlnRle and Double Gen. Grant. La Favorite, 2 In. pots, $2.50 per 100; 3 in. pots, $6.00 per 100. Vinca Var.,2 In., $2.00 per 100. Rex Beg^onia, nice plants, 2 and 214 in-, $^-00 per 100, Boston Ferns, h In., 30c. each. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS. Newton, N. J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. JARDINIERE FERNS SEEDLINGS Good, strong, healthy stock, in variety only. Now ready for pottI...g. (Two or more plants In each clump). Price, $1.50 per 100 clumps, by mail. $10.00 per 1000, t. o. b., express. PANSY SEED New Crop. $1.00 per packet; $4.00 per oz. ; $12.00 per U lb. Cash with order, please. C.SOLTAU 199 Grant Ave. Jersey City, N.J. Mention The Florists* Exchange_when_wrltlDg. FERNS OUR SPECIALTY sSo^s We have now over half a million Fern Seedlings ready for shipment. Fine, healthy stock, ready for potting, in the following varieties : PterlB Cretla Criatata. P. alboUneata, P Mayil, P. adlantoldeB, P. Owrarda. P. Tremula. Onychium japonlcum, Aspidium THUseemense, Cyrtomlum falcatom, Dodlaar^pera and Lomarla Gibba, Our Selection, at $1.00 per 100: $8^0 per luuO. SOOat 1000 rate. If by mail add lOi^. per 100 for postage. Assorted Ferns for Jardinieres, from 2M-ln. ANDERSON & GHRISTENSEN pots, $3.00 per 100: $25 OR per 100f>. 5O0 at 1000 rate. AdiantuuL Cuueatum, gnt*. stocky, 4 in. plants. $15.00 per 100: $140.C0 per 1000. Asparagafi Pluniosus Nanus, ccd stocky plants, from 2U-in. pots, ready for a shift, $3.50 per 100: $30.00 per lUOO. Ciltotiutu >ichiedei. We have a large stock of this mai/nificent tree fern in 3-iu. pots. A GOOD INVt-STMENT. $30.00 per 100; $275.00 per 11i(jO 500 at lOOO rate. , '''f:r' SHORT HILLS, N.J. UentloD The VlorUti* Exchange wbeo writing. ASPARAGUS PLUMO- SUS NANUS Large seedlings, ready for 2H In. pots, $12.00 per 1000. Hprengerl,$lu.00 per ItOO. Cash with order, prepaid. Large field-grown Pluiuusns Nanus, fine for benching, one year old: will give great sat- isfaction. $40.00 per lOlW; $35.00 per 1000 in 5000 lots. CILLETT & JAMES Yalaha Conservatories. YALAHA, FLORIDA Mention The FiorlstB' Eicbange wben writing. TEXAS CROWN 2Sj inch pots Per 100 1000 Asparagns Plumosas $2.26 $20.00 A8i>*iragii8 8prengerl 2 00 18.00 Smilax .. 1.00 9 00 AlysHuiu, 2lnch cots 1.50 12.00 Alyssum, rooted cuttings I.OO 8.00 Boston Ferns, 4 inch pots 10.00 Boston Ferns, 3 inch pots 8.C0 J. W. COREE, Whitewrlght, Texas BOSTON FERNS Taken from benoh. $10.00 to $50.00 per 100. Estra fine stock. Araucaria Excelsa From $1.50 to $3.00 each. Kentla Belmoreana, from 60c. to $6.00 each. WM A. BOCK, No.Cambridgs, Mass. Mention The FlorlBta' Eicbange wben writing. pa ^^ B^ B^ ■ M^ A good variety of the k ki mr Iml ^^ right kinds tor ailing ■ ^m I m I V \# lern dishes, etc., 2>4 Inch, t3.00 per 100. KENTIA8andCOC08, nice for centers, 2>4 Inch. 10 cts. each; $9.00 per 100. KENTIA BEI^IIIOREAKA, 6 inch pots, 60 cts. each. SAI. VIA, from flats, $1.00 per 100. H. WESTON, HEMPSTEAD, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Bxcbaoge wben writing. BOSTON FERNS Palms, Dracaenas Ceraniumsy Coleus and general bedding stock in large quantities. Write for prices. Cash or references. L.H. FOSTER ESTATE.fS Dorcliester.Mass. Decoroiive Plants Latanla Borbouica. 3 in. pots, $6.00; 4 in., $15.00; 5 in., $25.00; 61n., $60.00 per 100; 7 In. and 8 In.. $1.00 and $1.50 each : large plants from $2.6^ up. Kentia Forsterlana and Belmoreana, from 2^ In. pots, $7.00 per 100; 3 in. pots, $12.00; 4 in. pots, 926.00- 6 in. pots, $50.00; 6 In. pots, $16.00 per doz.; from 7 In. pots and upward, at $1.75 to $36.00 e'ach. Areca I^atescens, 4 In., $20.00; 5 In., $50.00 per 100; 6 In., $1.00 each. Larger plants, from $t.50 up. PandauuB Utllls, Bin. pots, 50c. Dractena Indivlsa.51n.pota, $16.00 per 100. Phoenix Be- cllnata. 51n. pots, $35.00 per 100; $4.50 per doz.: 6 In. pots, $9.00 perdoz. Lareer plants from $1.00 up. Phoenix CanarlensIs, fine specimens, from $3.00 to $36.00 each. Plants in fine oondltion. JOHN BADER Troy Hill, Allegheny City, Pa. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. PLANT FOR NAME, GUERNSEY.— The name of the shrub is Lagerstrce- mia indica, popularly called crepe myrtle. LEAVES FOR IDENTIFICATION.— I have but little doubt the leaves are cf the Ciadrastis tinctoria, the yellow wood, which is known to many under its old name Virgilia lutea. It is dif- ficult to positively identify a tree by its leaves alone, and it is a help toward this to say if the leaves are from a tree or shrub, a wild or cultured .spec- imen, and to give more particulars con- cerning it than the mere sending of leaves conveys. J. M. Cost of Hydrocyanic Acid Gas. (28) We have used the hydrocyanic acid gas for the first time, but think it rather expensive. It cost us $1 to fumigate 6,000 cubic feet, using 3 pints of acid and T/2 ounces of cyanide. We v'ould like to know if this is the pre- vailing cost in other places? P. P. —Tour letter of June 30, asking in regard to the cost of hydrocyanic acid gas, was handed to me on my return from Europe a few days ago. The aver- age price of cyanide is about fifty cents per pound in twenty-five pound lots, md the hydrocyanic acid costs about three cents per pound by the carboy, or five cents per pound in small lots. Exclusive of the labor of fumigating, therefore, it should not have cost your correspondent more than fifty cents to fumigate six thousand cubic feet, using three pints of acid and 7V4 ounces of cyanide. Regretting the unavoidable delay in answering your inquiry, A. F, WOODS, Pathologist and Physiologist, Department of Agriculture. Total Area of Commercial Glass in United States. (29) Can you give me, approximate- ly, the number of square feet of glass used by florists in the U. S. and oblige? CAB. —In the year 1900 Professor Galloway, Chief of the Bureau of Plant Industry, Washington, estimated the area of commercial glass in the United States to be 22.500.000 square feet. We do not know that any statistics on this subject have been published since that time. A Tomato Trouble. (.W) Mv tomato vines are now from 3 to 31/2 feet high, very strong and full of fruit. The lower leaves are curl- ing, and the green tomatoes are rotting in the center. What is the cause of this? P. H. New York. —I have noticed at different times after extreme hot weather such as we have experienced recently, that quite a number of the young, green tomatoes would turn black at the blossom end of the fruit. All the affected fruits should be gathered from the vines and taken away from the patch, and if the trouble continues, spray the vines with some fungicide, such as Bordeaux Mix- ture. This can be purchased at any of the seed stores with directions for use. Or. if you do not wish to disfigure the foliage, use copper solution, one quart to 25 gallons of water. If the tomato leaves are curled badly, cultivate around the plants to encourage new growth. This will have a tendency to give the plants new life. WTW. TURNER. Grapes Under Glass. (31) As an appreciative reader of Wm. Turner's notes. I would like to ask a few questions about grapes un- der glass. The situatio'n is this: A greenhouse is empty in early May. The owner would like a few grapes for his own use. Can he grow a few vines suc- cessfully in tubs, as peaches, etc., are grown? A cool cellar being available for storing in Winter, and retarding in AugUHt 5, lbU5 The Plori-sts' Exchange 14? IDREER'S RENTIA^I k-v^r 'F'sjvo .or** to »l^C5't fr*ox]3. Kentia Forsteriana Per doz. Per 100 Per 1000 2^-n, . pots, 4 leav es, 8 to 10 in high... SI. 25 $10.00 $1)0.00 3 5 " 12 to 15 2.00 15.00 140.00 4 •• 5 to e •■ 15 4.00 30.00 5 " 5 to 6 " 18 to 20 6.00 50.00 Eacb 6 6 " 28 to 30 . . .M.OO « li 30 to 32 ...1.25 e " li 32 to 36 ... 1.50 7 6 " 36 ... 2.00 7 6 " 42 ... 2.50 7 " 6 to 7 " 42 to 45 . . 3.00 H •• 6 to 7 " 45 to 48 . . . 3.50 10-in. tubs, 6 to 7 leaves, 5% to 6 ft ■ high . . . 7.50 10 6 to 7 6 to 6 1/ . . . 10.00 12 6 to 7 •■ 6% to " ...12,50 12 () to 7 7 " .. ,15.00 12 6 to 7 *' 8 " .25.00 >Iosl i'oni|>lote lino of sizes a lies ever offered. Impossible v series and make persona" iWade-up Kentia Forsteriana We call special attention to our stock of made-ui. Kentia Forsteriana in small tubs; these are fine, strong plants nf exceptional value that are certain to please. Per doz. ,,S2,00 3-in 4 Htflght pots, 3 plants in a pot, 10 to 12 inches. 8 7-in. tubs 8 ,H 10 10 12 12 15 4 ' 3 3 3 3 3 ■ 3 to 4 ' 3 to4 ' 3 to 4 ' in a tub. 15 to 18 Helebt 31^ feet. ,, 3y, 4.50 heavy . 4 to i% • 6 to 6"^ ' 6% to 7 • 7' 7 to8 ' HENRY A. DREER. nd best val- isii onr iiur- Kentia Bel moreana i^ spe<-t ion. Per doz. Per 100 Per 1000 'e ■i\- n. pots, 4 leav 's, 8 to 10 in. h gh, . S1.25 $10.00 $1)0.00 !■ 3 5 " 12 to 15 , , , , 2.00 15.0(, 140.00 % 4 " 5 to 6 •• 15 to 18 , . . 4.50 35.00 325.00 ^i 5 " 5 to 6 18 to 20 , , , , 6.00 iJO.OO 'S D " 6 20 to 22 ,,,, D.OO 75.00 Each i . 6 ., g 24 to 26 ...SI. 00 BV 6 " 6 26 to 28 . .. 1.25 •'•■ ^^(^^^S 6 " 6 to 7 " 30 to 32 .., 1..50 % ^MM^f^ A 7 •' 6 to 7 '■ 34 to 36 2..")0 Si- ^^^sBl^^ta^ 8 ■'6 to 7 •• 36 to 40 :i,.-.0 's Ijj^^S^S^ 8 " 6 to 7 " 44 to 46 4.00 ■" ^ j^^^^NN 8 ■' 6 to 7 •■ 40 to 42 very heavy . . 5.00 -1 4^''^ ^V^ \ \ 8 '• 7 44 to 48 . . , 6.00 SS ^I^A. a-in . tubs, 6 to 7 ■• 46 to 48 7., 50 % m^ 12 •■ 6 to 7 ■■ 60 15,00 g Kesti.4 Belmoreana 7IA CHESTNUT STREET The sizes offered above at S5.00, $(;.00 and S7.50 Haeh, while not extra large are shapely plants of good value; these sizes are scarce this season. Made=up Kentia Belmoreana ■4-iuch pots, 3 plants in a pots, 15 to 18 inches high, Sl.oO per doz. ; S35.00 per 100. 5-iiich pots, 4 plants in a pot, 18 to 20 inches high, $7.50 per doz. ; $(J0.00 per 100. 7-ineh pots, 4 plants in a pot, 32 tr* 34 inches high, S2.00 each. U-ineh tubs, 4 plants in a tub. 3G to 40 inches high, dwarf compact plants, very spreading ; of excellent value. S4.00eaeh. 12-inch pots, 4 plants in a pot. 4 to 4^0 feet high, elegant decorative st'>ck, §10.00 each. PHILADELPHIA, PA. ^ early Spring, and the vines kept short and pruned close, would he be likely to get the grapes? If so, what variety would be best, and how many bunches would a three or four-year-old vine carry in a tub holding one bushel of earth? I hope Mr. Turner will not smile at the questions, but, you know, we do Pot all have a separate house tor everything. NOVICE. New York. — Grapes can be produced success- fully in pots, or tubs. In the first place, procure strong two-year-old canes. These can be placed into 12 or H-inch tubs, according to the size of the balls; but, of course, as with all other plants in pots or tubs, it is a mistake to give them too much root space. Vines like a fairly heavy soil— not too fine— and it a fibrous soil can be procured, all the better. A compost of one part thoroughly rotted manure to four of soil, with a fair sprinkling of bone meal, and, say, a 9-inch potful of Thompson's Vine Manure, to a cart- load of soil, should make the vines feel at home. Firm the soil well. The vines could be stored in a cellar, providing they were kept cool, but I could not advise retarding later than the first week in April. At any rate, when they are first brought out they could stand fairly close together. There are dif- ferent w'ays of training pot vines; but having three stakes, say 4 or 5 feet in length to each pot, coiling the canes around the stakes, gives the vines when grown an attractive appearance. Such canes as those referred to should carry from 8 to 10 pounds of fruit, or six or seven bunches with good treat- ment. The varieties Black Hamburg. Foster's Seedling and Royal Muscadine are three of the best for this work, JIuscat of Alexandria is unsatisfactory. Assuming the vines are started the first week in April, the fruit should be ripe the latter part of August. . WM, TURNER, Glass for Palm and Fern House. (32) I am building an addition to niy greenhouse to grow palms and ferns. I w'ould like to know if there is special glass required, and, if so, where it can be got, or will ordinary glass do if painted or whitewashed? — G. H. — There is no need to get specially made glass for houses where palms and ferns are to be grown. The ordinary double-thick glass, free from blisters, and whitewashed over, is just as good for the purpose. KENTIAS As Good As Can Be Grown J05EPH HEACOCK ■WYNCOXE, PA. Mention The Florists' Excb.^n.ge when writing. 2 In., $I.2S per 100. Per too. CRYPTOUEIIIA JAPONICA,2in $3,00 4 in 10.00 CUPHEA (CigarPlsnt), 31n 1,26 E. I. RAWLINCS, Quakertown, Pa. Mention The Florists' Erchange when writing, VIM cts. each nnCTnU FFRNC '■■om bench, ready for 6 in., DUOlUn rCnnO Ine stock r>«cts. each. PRIURDtF^ 21n Chinese. Obconlraa.rimbrlata rnimnUOtO .\lba, Eosea, Lilac, Carmine. Hy- brid, Baby. $2.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS P. N. 2 in.. 2 cts. IVORY ROSES 2. n. 2 cts, FLOWERING BEGONIAS e kinds. 2»in,.2H cts. Cash. Direct all orders plainly to BYER BROS., Chambersburg, Pa. UeotioQ tbe Florists' Bxch^oS') when writing. PRIMROSES CliinesA and Obconica, ready August 2ft , ForbesU Baby Florlbanda, yellow .per 100. $2.00 2.00 2.00 ASPARAGUS Plumosue Nanus, 2 In. pote per 100, $2.00 Sprengerlj 2 In. pnte. " 2.O0 SHASTA DAISY, a IH. pots " 2.60 PANSY SUED, large flowering Oz. 400 JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio MentloD The FlorlfltB' Richange when writing. BE WIDE AWAKE Fill your empty houses with something that will yield you 100 per cent, profit on your investment. GODFREY ASCHMANBI'S ARAUCARIA EXCELSA wiU do it. "When you undertake to do anything, do It RIGHT, or else don't begin." This Is our Motto, adopted ten years ago, when we commenced Importing the first lot of the well-known and so much admired Pet Plant, A.RACCA.RIA KXCELSA, from Belgium. This everlasting green foliage plant la growing more in favor by tasteful plant buyers every year. Please watch the growth of our importations In ten years; First year, 100: second. 250: third. 601; fourth, 1000: fifth, 2.000; this year, 1905. Is now the tenth anniversary, with 5,000. How many nest year, 1906 ? The outlook Is for T.OjO. All of them grown for me In Belgium under contract by an Araucana specialist. I must say for the benefit of my customers that they were never before bo nice and large for the money as this year. I herewith quote you special prices on them, tor cash. JUST LOOK : 10 to 12 Ins. high, 2-yr. old, 3 tiers $0.60 la to 14 Ins. high, 3 to 4 tiers 60 U tol6 fns. high. 3-yr.,3to4 tiers . -76 18 to 20 Ins., 3yr.. 4 to 5 tiers 1-00 Araucaria Compacta Robnsta, unusually large, very beautiful, from $1,26, $1.60. $1.76, $J.00 each. Glaaca, $1.00, $1.26, $1.50 each. Kentia Forsteriana, 30 to 36 in. high. 4-yr.old, $1.00; 4-yr. old, 26 to 30 In. high, 75c. Belmore- ana, *-yr. old. 25 to 30 In. high, 11.00 each. Above are the sizes entered In the Philadelphia Customs House. Made-up plants {largo one in center, 3 smaller ones around), 7 In. pots, $1.50 to $1.75 each. All goods must travel at purchaser's risk. Please mention If pots are wanted. Cash with order, please, Flcag Elastica, Imported, 4-ln. pots, 26c.; 6-5^2 In-. 36c. -40c. each. Areca Lntescens, mtde-up plants. 3 In a pot 6.>3 to 6 Id. pots. 26 to SO Ins. high, 40c. to 60c each. A diantam Cnneatum 4 in. pots, 12c. (Maidenhair Fern) Cocoa Weddeliana, S in. pots, 12c. Boston Ferns* 5 In., 30c., 35c., 40c. eacb. Asparagus Flamosns, 2 in., 6c. GODFREY ASCHMANN, ''^l^^''JJk^^nt2?^I!• WHOLESALE GROWER AND IMPORTER OF POT PLANTS UtmtloB Tbe florUts' ExcbAos* when wrltlas. 150 The Plorist-s' H,x.GlnsLng& CLASSIFIED jgpvarriSEMEMTS Cath with Order The columns under this beading are re- served for advertisements of Stock lor Sale, Stock Wanted, Help Wanted, Situ- ations Wanted or other Wants; also of Greenhouses. Land, Second -Hand Mate- rials, etc.. For Sale or RenL Our charge Is 10 cts. per line (7 words to the line), set solid, without display. Display advertisements in these col- umns IB cents per line; count 14 lines to the Inch. No advertisement taken for less than 60 cents (36 words), except Situations Wanted. [If replies to Help Wanted. Situations Wanted, or other advertisements are to be addressed care of thla office, add 10 cents to cover expense of forwarding.] _STWKJVR^ALE_ C4RNATION3. strong bushy plants, field-grown. 2i)uu Joost, 60U Queen Louise, *30.0y per looo. Jacob Kol. UoUege Point. L. I.. N. V. SEEDLINGS of Primula Obconica GraDdlDora; nil.ved colors; nice plants. 50e. per 100, by mall. A. Relyea & Son. Fonghkeepsle. N. Y- FIFTEEN hundred American Beauty roses; 2V2- liK-h. $30 per 1,000; 4.000 Kaiserlii. 2-inch, $15 per l.COO. C. & 0. L. I'eniiock. L:ins- dou'iic, I'a. PALMS, Ferns, DriiCii'Qa8,Aucuba.lapt.nica. Poland fleld-tirown Roses, uvorSy.Ouu, at a bargain because greeuhousea must be rebuilt. N. StuU^r, Waah- Ington. l). O. ASTEliS. field-grown, Sample's Brauchiug and Truffaut's Prize, tine, sti-ong plants, ready for lifting. $4.00 per ItK); $35.00 per l.O(K). Hi-nvy Hauf. Flnrlsl. Morltiiivilh-. I'a. ROSES— Bride. Bridesmaid, Ivory, 3-In. pots, nice, strong, clean planU. $4 per 100; $36 per 1.000. Calla bulbs. 2-ln. and over; bome-grown, $6 per 100. John Scbafer, Ballston Spa, N. Y. BRIDE and ttrtdeBmaid, propagated f om healthy stock, 4 in. pots, at Sets.; 3 in. pots, at 2'-6ct8. All good BtocE and ready for the bench. Cash with order. F. D. Stein, Ros'- Grower, Madison, New Jeraey. SITUATIONS ____yflAMTEa^^ SITUATION wanted, single Al grower, roses carnations, chrysanthemums; references. Flor- ist. 147 Bleecker St., New York. SITUATION wanted by gardener. German; mar- ried ; competent man ■ good grower uf pot plants; also carnations and violets. Address 0. K.. care Florists' ExrUaiige. DESIGNER and decorator, flrnt hand, also ex- perienced gardener, age 2« ^ood apptjarance; speaks Euglioh, German, and French, wishes posi- tion in lirst-claas buoiness, Niizechke. 4S W. 2tJth at.. New York. SITUATION WANTED.— By a good grower of general stock; 34 years old. married; 16 years' experience; steady position wanted; disengaged August 1; reference. Address C. S.. care Flor- ist.s' Exchange. SITUATION wanted as working foreman; good grower of roses, carnations, pot plants for wholesale or retail trade; would take a good private place; references. Address D. I., care I''l. T.. care Florists' Exchange. WANTED, young man. Protestant, who lias some experience iu general greenhouse work, on a semi-commercial place in Central Massa- chusetts. Best recommendations required as lu ti'ustworthlness. Address D. P., care Florists* Exehange. stating wages required, etc. WANTED, for wholesale commission house, a giiud salesman; must be a man of good stand- ing, with thorough knowledge of the business. Splendid chance for a hustler to advance quick- ly. Give age, reference and salary expected. Addrrss 1). Q.. care Florists' Exehange. WOL'LD correspond with a carnation grower to run new bouse holding over 2,oo0 plants on salary and commission or on shares, If con- lident enough in his ability to pay whole or part of expenses in stock and coal; other houses. Wi'ite at once, Hudson Valley, care Florists' Exchange. WANTED, a sober, industrious man to take charge uf country place; must be familiar with ruses, shrubs and general run of hardy stock. Salary. $50.00 per month with house, fuel, water and electric light. Permanent place to the right man. Furuisb reference from last employer iu first letter. Wacbendorff Bros.. Atlanta, Gu. WANTED — Capable man to take charge of grow- ing carnations, chrysanthemums, roses and general cut stock. Business and eqaipmeot en- tirely new. Good position for right party; must be able to produce best stock. Must be of tem- perate habits and of good character; state sal- ary expected. Especial good chance for young man desiring advancemeut. Address The Calia Cut I'lower Co.. Calla. Ohio. WANTED — A competent gardener to take charge of our propagating department, having about 5,000 square feet of glass, and our lath house occupying 60.000 square feet. Must he a good propagator and have a general knowledge of or- namental trees and shrubs. A good opportunity for an energetic man who wishes to advance and who Is not afraid of work. Address Fan- cher Creek Nurseries. Inc.. I-Yeano. Cal. Competent salesman to travel for Seed house in Boston. Address F. G. B., General Delivery, Boston P. O., Mass. BUSINESS ^OPPOfmNITII^^ TO LEASE, seven greenhouses 16x90, heated by hot water; six minutes from 3ith St. Ferry. Apply to P. Miller, 30 Wilbur ave., Dutchklils, L. I..N. Y. FOR RENT — Greenhouse plant, consisting of four large greenhouses, two acres of ground and dwelling; 22d Ward. Philadelphia; rent reasonable. John J. Grout. 1420 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Pa. ; FOR RENT at Nyack. N. Y.. about 20.000 sq. ft. glass, now doing a good wholesale and retail business; all stocked; hot water heat; a rare opportunity for right party. Will rent cheap. Address DePew & Blauvert. Nyack, N. Y. _^_ FOR SALE or rent, greenhouse establishment of the late William A. Bock; best location on Massachusetts Ave., doing good wholesale and retail business. Full particulars on application III James Patorson. Admr.. 2394 Massachusetts ■Vve.. North C-ambridge. Mass. FOR SALE — Five greenhouses. 7.600 feet double thick glass. 1,700 feet 4-inch pipe, with all necessary fittings; ventilating apparatus; two hot water boilers; one stenm boiler and pump: no white lead used In putty ; glass easy to be taken nut ; 25 miles from New York ; boilers, pipes and fittings could not be bought for what I nm willing to sell; this Is a bargain. Or will sell above greenhouses with I14 or 3 acres uf good land. Fine chance for a good retail business In bedding plants, early lettuce and tomatoes; also shnibs and trees. Address D. R.. care Florists' Exchange. WANTED FOR SALE or lease, commercial greenhouses; fine location; handy to all cars to city and mnrkft : whole nr divided. Inquire Hugo Pbi- derk. Elmbui-st t'nst-nfflfp. N. Y. WANTEI>— An active and energetic partner with capital fur the enlargement of a thriving llower and seed store In a most fashionable city. Address C. T.. care Florists' Exchange. GREENHOUSES— For rent at Bayslde, L. I.. N . Y . ; two greenhouses. 200 feet long and 18 feet wide, and a propagating house, sheds, etc.. with an acre of land. Address Mrs, M. A . Bu t ler. Bay side ; or P. W. Hendrlckson . Eayslde, real estate agent. MISCELLANEOUS WANTS WANTED to buy, two or more greenhouses with house, land. etc. Retail place preferred. Give lowest price; $500 cash down. Emil Vo- gel, Morris Plains. N. J. WANTED TO BUY Greenhouses to be taken down. Mention par- ticulars and price when » rltlng. Address, X. Y., care Florists' Exchange. ^^MISCEL^N^u¥^ FOR SALE— 10.000 feet of glass, two-thirds iu six and eight foot sashes. J. C. Rossow, 24 Troy St.. Jersey City. N. J. SECOND-HAND boilers; several Lord & Burn- ham new style boilers, almost new; also Hltcblngs & Weathered; complete In every way and tested before leaving shop. Wm. H. Lutton. West Side Avenue dep^ In. pipe, t2.40; 3ein.. grips «-ln.-3K-ln. pipe. *i.n. PIPE VISES '''"'■ ^°' * Hj''B*''' K^p» s^'o-^ CAnnFH UnCF ^"^^ 94-I11.. guaranteed lOOIbs. DAnULII nUOL pressure. 7>i cts. per ft.; ?i-in. not e:uarantee(]. 4?-4 cts. per ft. UnT RPn CtCU Kev. oppress. 3-ft.ie ft., from nUI-DCU OHon 70 ots. up; glazed, complete, from f 1.60 up. Second-hand, as good as new. complete, at $1.2& and $1.00 each. DAniATflDC Steam, as good as new. all sizes. nHUIHIUnO about 3 ft. high, at 15 cts. per column. A I A O O ^ew American. 60 sq. ft. to the BLIlAa b°^' lllil^ >nd 12x12. Single, at ^^^^"^ $1.70 per box; 12x12 and 10x15 B, Double, at $2.65; 12x14. 12x16, 12x20. 14x14 B. Dou- ble, at $2.S5; 16x16. 16x18. 14x20 B, Double, at $3.10; 16x24 B, Double, at $3.30, 10x12. Old single, at $1.60. Oetonr prices on New Gulf Cypress Bnlld- InK Material, Ventilating: Apparatus. Oil, White Lead, Patty., Paint, Points, etc. PIPE M CTROPOLITAN ATERIAL CO. 1398-1408 Metropolitan Avenue, BROOKLYN, N.Y. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. Philadelphia. Club News. The liieetiiis on Tuesday last was ucll attended. Convention matters Juinied the prineiijal topic. It has been decided by the transportation commit- tee that our delegation leave on Tues- day, August 15, at S.32 a. m., by Penn- sylvania Kailroad, from Broad street station, arriving in Washington at 11.32 a. m. Special cars will be pro- vided on this train in accordance with the size ot the delegation. As only a lew cents will be saved by buying tickets on the certificate plan, our members are advised to buy regular luund trip ticlcets at $6. Arrangements will be made to keep open house in our club room on Monday, August 14, to entertain delegates who may stop over on their way to the convention. Edwin Lonsdale read a very inter- esting paper on "The History ot the Florists' Club from 1SS5 to 1S95." This will be incorporated in the new by- I;iws. News Of the WeeK. H. G. Tull, treasurer of Henry A. Di-eer. Inc., leaves this week for ilaglesmorc. Pa., on his well-earned vacation. Wm. Gibson, an employee ot Pen- nock Bros., leaves this week for Charleston, S. C, to take charge of the retail store ot J. M. Connelley. The halt-yearly report of the Whole- sale Flower Mai'ket is a very good one, .showing a large increase in business. The prospects for next season are very bright, and from present indications the market will bo very strong on Ameiican Beauty, tor. in addition to the new Burton establishment, Joseph Heacock is now seriously considering sending his roses to the market the next season. We hear rumors that Wm. McKes- slck may open a commission house the coming season. DAVID RUST. Indianapolis. News Notes. The Indianapolis party for the S. A. F. O. H. convention Is growing. They will travel over the C. H. & D. and B. & O. Southwestern Railroad. The simple statement. "See John Grande tor asters." in the writer's notes two weeks ago, brought John enough customers to sell out. One or- der, mentioning The Florists' Ex- change, was received from Cincinnati, Ohio. . . .^ George Weigand is visiting in the East. Charles Vollrath, of Bertermann Brothers Co., is on his vacation. Frank Soult, John Rieman's head man, is enjoying an outing. Baur & Smith are cutting asters by the thousands. I- ^- A Modern News Letter. From the Bustleton letter in "The North American," Philadelphia. Bus- tleton is a district occupied mostly by market gardeners and small florists. Mr. Jim Baker is building another large Hot House in Winter to raise things in such as flowers & so forth 100 feet long & 20 ditto wide with hot water lunning up & down in pipes & glass all over the roof for the Sun to shine through. Mr. Baker only has 2 hands & is putting the pipes in himself. .^ A Y. I., asks us the ? on a P. Card "Would Bustleton be a likely place of abode for a Y. L. just a little over 30 with auburn locks, blue eyes & dimples in her cheeks." Ans. It just depends on whether the Y. L. can do things our Y. M. w^int her to do. Can she bunch as- paragus, tie up celery, pull sugar corn, top turnips, husk corn, pick lima beans, drive 2 horses to a Mowing Machine, peel potatoes, dress on 2 & % per year & look happy when between 6 & 7 little babies are crying loud maybe? Dimples in her cheeks & blue eyes dont amount to shucks for as a rule Y. L.'s with these tendencies are generally powerful fond ot I. C. STREATOR. II>L.— Miss Lillie L. Finkler. tor many years in charge ot the Finkler Floral Store. wa.s married on July 2.5 to John Henne. Notice of Annual Meeting The Annual Meeting of the Florists Hail Association of America will be held in S. A. F. O. H. Convention Hall, Washington, D. C, on Thurs- day afternoon, August 17th, 1905. at 2 p. m. JOHN G. ESLEE, Secretary. Aug 5. 10OS The Plorists' Exchange J5I C. BONNET a. H. BLAKB BONNET & BLAKE Wholesale Florists 26 Boerum Plaoe, BROOKLYN, N. Y. Telephone 4638 Main. OonBlgnmentB sollolted. Out-of-town orders care fnlly attended to. Give ns a trial. UcDtlon tbe FlorUta' Bxcbange when wr1tlii(. CUTFLOWEREICHANGE Sixth Ave. and 26th 5t. loogan Building HEW YORK Open every Momine at Six o'clock for tne Bale of Cut Flowers Wall Space for advertiBing purpoaea to Rent J. DONALDSON, Secretary UentloD tb« FlorUts' Bxcbaiis« when writing. JOSEPH S. FENRICH Wholesale Florist Consi^ments Solicited 48 West 30th Street, New YorR City Telephone, S24 and 825 Madison ^Quare, FORD BROS. Wholesale Florists 4S WEST 28th ST., NEW YORK I Telephone, 3870-3871 Madison Square GRO^V^ERS, AXXET»JTIOKI Always ready to receive Fine Stock WILLIAM H. GUNTHER so West 39tk ftreet •Phone, 651 MadisohSq. NEIV YORK Violets. Roses, Carnations, Orcliids Established 1888. THE ONLY HOUSE HANDLING THE NEW RED CARNATION "VICTORY" To bo dlBsemlnated 1906. Also a complete line of choicest flowers. ALEX. J. GUHMAN. Wholesale Florist 52 West 39th Street, N«w York Telephone, 16&4-1665 Madieon Square HICKS &CRAWBUCK Wholesale Florists And Dealers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 108 Livin^Bton Street ■Phone, 3660-3661 Main BROOKLYN, N. Y. Mention the FlorlBt»' Bxchapjee when wrttlpg. JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist 53 •WEST SOtK STREET nK-W YOR.K CoDBignments Solicited. Telephone, 280 Madison Sq. Ifeotlon the norief Bxebaere whes wrttlnc. JAMES McMANUS Telephone 75U Madison Square 50 W. 30th St., New York Beauties, Meteors, Brides and Bridesmaids are the leaders. THE HIGHEST GRADE OF SPECIAI.'TT. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES SUNN & THOMPSON Wholesale Florlftt» 55 and 57 West 26th Street, NEW YORK SPECIALTIES- violets. Carnations and Roses Shipping orders receive prompt attention. Conel^- iiienta Solioitrti. Telephone: S864 Madison Square Uentlon tnr Fiunata' BxchaoKe when wrltla(. Frank H. Tbaendlt Charles Schengk TRAENDLY & SCHENCK 'WKolesale Florists 44 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK AND CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE Telephones: 798 and 799 MADISON SQUARE Consignments Solicited Mention the tlunaf Exehanre when writing. All Choice Cut Flowers In Season ALFRED H. LANGJAHR ME S5 West 28th St., New York Telephone 3934 Hadlson Square. 1891 THY \fentloB ih» norlsts' Bxchanffe when wrttlnic. JOHN YOUNG "Wholesale Florist 61 W.28th St., NEW YORK Telephone: 1463-4464 MADISON SQUARE Mention The Florlsta' Exchange when writing. JK/ A I I Fl^l Wholesale Commission Dealer in • li« ALLCrM CUT FLOWERS Specialties : ROSES, CARNATIONS, LILIES and all Seasonable Stock Also the CELEBRATED CROWEANUM FERN 167 Madi^orsVre 106 Wcst 2ftth Strcet, NEW YORK OPEN AT 6 A. M. EVERY DAY. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention The rioriati' Eichance whep writing. W. GHORNLEY VTHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST Receiver and Shipper ot all varieties of Cut Flo-wera 57 West 28tli Street, NEW YORK T«Ienl.on«a- ! "''*"> Madison Sqnare Telephones, [^^qi Madison Square Wtoiesaie Prices of Gut Flowers, Hew YorK, Hog 3, IBOS. Prices hone, 902 Madison Square 39 WEST 28TH ST., NEW YORK ALL VARIETIES OF CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON TOP GRADE FOR SHIPPING American Be&utx> Bridesmaid, Bride, Liberty, Meteor, Lily of the Valley, Carnations JOHN I. RAYNOR, 49 West 28th St.. NEW YORK Teletihone, 1998 nadison Square Edw. C. Horan SS West 28th St., INEW YORK TELEPHONE, 1462-1463 MADISON SQUARE CUT RUOWeRS AT WHOUESAUE News Notes. The florists are busy with decora- tions for Summer functions of al! kinds, and the outlook for a splendid business during August is descernible on every hand. The seedsmen are pelling quite a little turnip seed, which always ends the season with them. Siebrecht & Son have been receiving from their Rose Hll! Nurseries, at New Rochelle, N. T., some vei*y fine pieces of Cattleya labiata; and to one cus- tomer sold four dozen specimens at $10 to $12 each. This orchid is much liked here for cut flower growing. The strawberry crop, which is now over, has been much better than last season, which was one of the poorest in many years. This year most of the beds wintered very well, and the re- sult was about an average yield. Gibson Brothers have been having .a most attractively beautiful display of Japanese lilies in the windows of their Bellevue avenue store. At their Mal- bone road greenhouses they have large blocks of Lilium auratum and Lillum speciosum ready for cutting. Hodgson has been doing some good work the past week in luncheon and dinner decorations. He arranged some excellent yellow orchids for Mrs. Ed- wards Spencer's luncheon on Sunday, at L-ydenhurst. Leikens is making' more effort than ever before for dinner decorations. His location on Bellevue avenue is a good one to get this business; and he Is, and has been very busy, as there Is a great deal of this work going. Those members of the craft that have visited us so far this Summer, have been greatly pleased with our "Newport Guide," which is published twice a week. This contains a list of cll the interesting places and how to get there. It is distributed free on all vhe trains, boats and trolley lines com- ing into Newport. Lately many complaints have been received by the police that our large outlying estates are being invaded by trespassers, who steal the growing plants and flowers, and commit other annoying depredations. George A. Weaver, of the George A. Weaver Company, has been made a member of the "Old Home Week" committee. Newport will this year de- vote a whole week to these festivities, which will take place September 10 to 16 inclusive. Carl Jurgens is cutting a very large quantity of American Beauty roses, and the quality Is especially good for this time of year. Those with extra long stems bring $25 a hundred to the trade. Fadden is receiving some very choice sweet peas and asters. WTiile sweet peas have sold low. there has been an especially good demand for them the whole season, that has kept them fair- ly well cleaned up. Wadley & Smythe report a shortage of orchid flowers, especially In cattle- yas, for which they had many orders last week they v/ere unable to . fill. Good blooms would easily bring $1.50 each to customers if obtainable. Or- ders for these sent to New York and Boston failed to produce any quantity. F. W. ST. PAUL,.— Dr. R. Schiffmann has re- moved his entire orchid collection to his Winter home in Pasadena. Cal., his gardener. Wm. Whatton, accompany- ing the plants. GEORGE SALTFORD Wholesale Florist CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 46 West. 29th Street., New York Telephone; 8893 Madison Sqcarb Mention the FlorlstB* Izchuirt wbea wrltlns. A.LYOUNG&GO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 54 West 28th Strset. New York Kecalvers and Shippers of CUT FLOWERS. OoDslgnments solicited. Prompt settlements Maatlaa tk* tisriiti' Ktkaag* **•• wtMia^ 152 The Plorists' Exchange Wm.J.BAKER Wholesale Florist 1432 S.Penn Square, PHILADELPHIA.PA. Seasonable Cut Flowers Fine Quality Both 'phones. Mention the Florlstg' Bxchange whep writing. DUMONT & CO. Wholesale Florists No. 1305 Filbert St., Philadelphia Bell and Keystone 'Fhoneii. Mention tbe Florieu' Bxchange when writing. WM. J. MOORE Wholesale Florist 1235-37 FILBERT STREET •• PhlUdelphla Wholesale PHII IftFI PHIl Pi Flower Market Bldg." r IIILnULLrllln, rn. Bell and Keystone 'Phones. We can use more CHOICE SWKET PEAS and EARLY ASTEKS. H--ittoD the Florists' Bxcbange when writing. EDWARD REID Wholesale Florist * 1526 Ranstead Street. PHILADELPHIA Bet. Market and Chestnut Streets Cliolcest Stock Alwaya on Hand Telephone 1-42-36-A. UentloB the Florlsta' Bxcbange when writing. A DAILY CUT FROM 40 GROWERS We can and will fill your Out Flower wants to advantage. Shipping orders our Specialty Write, telephone or telegraph. Long Distance Phone, 1129 Main. Headquarters for HARDY FERNS and WILD SIMILAX Most Complete Line of FLORISTS* SUPPLIES in the West CATALOOTTE FREE. E. F. WINTERSON CO., Established 1894 45-47-49 Wabash Ave., CHICA60 Mention the riorigtB* Exchange wheo writing. J.B.DEAMUD BncMUor to lUlnolt Ont Flowu Oo. Wholesale Cut Flowers Consignments Solicited. SI and 53 Wabash Avenue. CHICAGO Mention tb« Florists* Kxehaniee when writing. GEO. REINBERG TolT'o'fCut Flowers CHOICE AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES We will take care ot your orders at reasonable prices. Prompt attention. 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist 1402 Pine Street. ST. LOUIS. MO. Mention the Flortif ' Exchange wh»B writing. WIETOR BROS. Wholesale Growers of CUT FLOWERS All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 51 Waba»h Ave., CHICAGO Mention tbe Florists* Rxebanre when writlnc Wholesale Commission Florists FLOWER GROWERS' MARKET 58-60 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO All Cut Flowers at Ruling Market Prices Mention tbe P'lorlats' Bxcbange when writing. CHA$.W. MCHELLAR Orchids FANCY VALLEY, ROSES, CARNATIONS, and all CUT FLOWERS and GREENS 5 1 Wabash Ave., Chicago Mention Tbe Florists' EicHange when writing. Wholesale Prices of Cut Flo>ver3-Per 100 Baltimore July 18, 1906 Boston July 31, 1906 ^Buffalo Aug. 2, 1906J Chicago Aug. 1, 1906 Names and Varieties Cincinnati July 29, 1906! niiwaukee July 17, 1906 Pbll'delpbla July 18, 1906 Pittsburg July 26, 1905 St. LoulA July 17. 1906 to to 8.00 to .... to to to 3.00 to 1.60 to loibo 1.00 2.00 <.oo 4.00 's'.bo ".'75 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 l.BO 1.60 iibo 50.00 50.00 8.00 Voo 10.00 to 6.00 to 1.00 [0 to 1.00 to to .60 to to to 1.00 to 2.00 to to to to to .60 to .60 to .60 to .60 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to to .76 to to to to to 4.00 to 8.00 to 2.00 to 25.00 10.00 6.00 '2.06 1.00 1.00 'e.bo 8.00 'i'.bb 1,00 1.00 1.00 1.60 1.50 1.60 1.60 1.26 SO.OO e'.bo 12.00 4.00 12.60 ■".25 20.00 to 26.00 12.00 to 20.00 6.00 to 12.00 3.00 to 6.00 6.00 to 6.00 4.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 7.00 to 2.00 to 6.00 to .... to .60 to 1.00 1.00 to 1.26 1.00 to 1.26 1.00 to 1.26 1.25 to 1.50 1.60 to 2.0U 1.50 to 2.00 1.60 to 2.00 1.60 to 2.00 .... to .50 to 1.00 30.00 to 60.00 20.00 to 26.00 to to 2.00 to 3.00 10.00 to 12 00 3.00 to 4.00 to to 24.00 to 18.00 to 12.00 to 4.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to 2.00 to to 2.00 to to 3.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to to .60 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.60 to 1.60 to 1.60 to 1.00 to 1.00 to .60 to 25.00 to to to .60 to 2.00 to 8.00 to 2.00 to to to 32.00 24.00 16.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 3.00 isM 6.00 6.00 ".'75 1.26 1.25 1.26 1.25 2.60 2.60 2.60 2.00 2.00 1.50 SO.OO 'iieo 4.00 12.00 4.00 A. BEiUTV, Ja f '• ext No Cul Bride, 'Ma M • •• Qcy — special ra 1 to 26.00 to 16.00 8.00 to 12.00 4.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 1.60 to 2.00 1.00 to 1.60 4.00 to 6.00 4.00 to 6.00 4.00 to 6.00 4.00 to 6.00 ... to to 25.00 15.00 to 18.00 KJ.OO to 12.60 4.00 to 8.01 to 6.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to 2.00 4.00 to 6.00 4.00 to 6.00 4.00 to 8.00 4.00 to 6.00 4.00 to 6.00 26.00 to 30.00 16.00 to 20.00 10.00 to 12.60 6.00 to 8.00 6.00 to 8.00 6.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 ... to 2.00 3.00 to 8.00 3.00 to 8.00 2.00 to 8.00 to ... . 20.00 to 25.00 10.00 to 16.00 6.00 to 8.00 2.00 to 3.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 3.00 to 2.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 12.00 to to to 12.60 to 16.00 8.00 to 10. UO 8 & Ordinary... d, fancy-Bpeclal extra No. 1 3.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 3.00 No. 2 to te to a.oo to to to 2.00 to to .60 to to to to to to to to to to to K. A. VlcU Liberty to 2.00 to 6.00 to *■ Perle to 2.00 to 4.00 to to .76 1.00 to 1.60 1.00 to 1.60 1.00 to 1.50 1.00 to 1.60 _ tn Q.nn . ... to to r Inferior gra ^Standard .Varieties 2'Fancy ^ ('The hlEhest <0 (?radf B of C9 Stand. Tar.) I Novelties. des, all colors... White Pink to . .. to 1.00 to 1.00 to to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 1.60 to 2.00 1.60 to 2.00 1.60 to 2.00 1.60 to 2.00 to ... to 1.00 20.00 to 3n.00 20.00 to 30.00 to to .... to .... to to to 1 50 to 2.00 to to 1.00 to 1.00 'Red Yellow & var.. White to 1.00 to 1.00 to .... to 1.00 to 1.60 to 2.00 Pink Red to 1.00 to 1.60 to to to 2.00 to 2.00 to 1.60 to 2.00 Yellow Avar.. to to to to . . Adiantdm .... to 1.00 40.00 to 60.00 to 36.00 ... to to 1.00 26.00 to 50.00 to to to .50 to .76 26.00 to 60.00 16.00 to 26.00 to to to 26.00 to 60.00 25.00 to 6.00 to Sprengerl, bunches Callab 26.00 to 60.00 to to .60 to to 10.00 to to to .60 2.00 to 2.00 to 3.00 to 12.00 6.00 to 8.00 to 2.00 to 6.00 to to 3.00 to 6.00 12.00 to 16.00 3.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to 5.00 to to Lilt op the V to 4.00 to to to to to to ft Pansieb to to to to to to to 10.00 to 16.00 to .16 to .30 to to to to to . . to to to to to to 20.00 to 10.00 to to to to 20.00 to to to 10.00 to 12.00 16.00 to 20.00 12.50 to 16.00 to to .20 to .30 .16 .to to to to to to Sweet Peab T. to to .20 to to to .20 to .40 .16 to .20 to .16 to to to to to to to to to to to to to .... to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to Asparagus Pluinosu» Mignonette Chrysanthemums LDy narrisii Brides, 'Maids American Beauties WELCH BROS. PROPRIETORS CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET 16 Province St.— 9 Chapman Pu Kalserln* Violets Carnots Orchids ' Valley Carnations Oftft furnish at short notice. Price according to quality of goods. Long Distance Telephone 6287 and 6268 WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS and FLORISTS* SUPPLIES CCPolIworthCo. MILWAUKEE, WIS. Mention the Floriiti* Bxchanse wh«i wrlUnc. HOLTON I Wm CO. Virholesale Florists Florists' Supplies Manufacturers of Wire designs. 457 Milwaokee Street, MILWAUKEE, WIS. 'Phone. Main 874. P. O. Box 103. Ilentlon The llorlats* Bxchange when wrtttny. J. B. MURDOCH & CO. Wholesale Florists FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 545 Liberty St.. PlHSBURG. PA. Long Dlet&nce 'Phone, 1436 Oonrt. MentloD the FIorlatB* Exchange when writing. Pittsburg Florists' Exciiangc WHOLESALE FLORISTS and Florists' Supplies 228 DIAMOND STREET end for weekly price list PittchiirO PH and prices on large orders. rllldUUIh tUi Meiitloa tbe riorlsta* Ixelwiic* wbaa wrltlac- Cincinnati. News Jottings. Thursday afternoon last, it was my pleasure to take a ride through Eden Park with Superintendent Critch- ell. While water would help the grass and bedding, yet everything looks in good condition. Speaking ot water, the city fathers have curtailed the use of same in the parks, which is very serious to the bedding and natural beauty of anything that needs water. Still, the bedding below the green- houses this season is beautiful. Bor- ders of the improved S. A. Nutt gera- nium are a fine sight, and the croton beds are elegant in size, quality and attractiveness. But that which at- tracted my attention very forcibly was a weed-cleaning machine for cleaj"'ng the gutters. Pour men, with this ma- chine, were doing the work that It would require twelve men to do in the same given time. The machine is an oil bui-ner, and destroys everything in its path in the way of weeds and grass, clearing the gutters and burning nearly all the refuse, so that a man with a broom can sweep the gutters as clean .as a floor. It is certainly a great labor, besides doing its work thoroughly. The Hamilton Co. Agricultural Socie- ty will hold its fiftieth anniversary fair at Oakley Park, August 16, 16, 17 and IS. and will- keep some of our members ot the S. A. P. O. H. from attending the Washington meeting. The prizes offered in the floral department are very liberal. George & Allan expect to capture most of them. C. S. Ford, Philadelphia, was a caller Friday of last week. E. G. GIL.LETT. Kalamazoo, Micti. News Notes. Business, except for an occasional spurt in funeral work, stagnates in the usual Summer dullness. Stock Is very scarce, and hardly suffices to supply even the limited demand. A trip around Ihe growers, however, showed this con- dition will not last long, as the new roses will soon be in; and asters will take the place of carnations In a few days. Planting in carnations will com- mence in earnest next week, although several growers here have already fin- ished. The stock seems to be rather ' smaller than usual, though healthy looking and stocky. The changeable weather this season has had much to do with this, and the cold rains soon after planting were not conducive to a good start in the field. Roses and chrysanthemums are looking really first-class with all our growers and promise well. We have not heard of any delegates to the Washington convention — too busy, just now, is the reason given. S. B. DENVER, COL.— Fred F. Horn, of Colorado Springs, secretary of the El Paso County Horticultural Society, was in the city recently visiting the florists. The seventh annual exhibition of the society occurs August 23 to 25, and the object of his visit was to try and in- terest the florists here to make ex- hibits. Wired Toothpicks xo.ooo, 91.50; 50.000, •^•xs MAirUFAOTUBED BY' W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Samples free. For sale by dealers. UentloD the Florists' Exchange when writing. in Western New York For ROSES, CARNATIONS WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist ALSO DEALER IN FLORISTS' SUPPLtES AND WIRE DESIQNS 383-87 Ellicott St GITE Us A TBIAL BUFFLAO, N.Y. We can Please Yo« Ueatlaii the noctati' KehftBf* wbea wHtlaff. AngUBtS, 190S The Florists' Bxchange 153 FANCY CARNATIONS AND ROSES "^,lTi>rjp^re!!,^^.^'^- Valley, American Beauty, Kaiserin I He PWlJlIliWa WiBSalB FlOWer IDHlKlil and all the finest Sunnnner Roses f 1235-37 Filbert St. PHILADELPHIA, PA. iI«atloB Ui« riorliti' IBxcbanc* wbes irrltlBC* CamaliODii, lalsmlo anl Sweet Peas i PHILADELPHIA CItT FLOWER CO. f 1516 and l6l8San8om St., Philadelphia, Pa. 3" store closes at 0.00 P.M., nntll September 3 6. Saturdays at 1.00 I*. M SAMUEL S. PENHOCK THE Wholesale Flerlst of Philadelphia Mention Tbe Florists' Eichange when writlog. S( 1? ES XK ^ During August we close at 6 P. M. Saturdays, I P.M. PULVERIZED SHEEP MANURE FINE PULVERIZED AND FREE FROM DIRT OR WEEDS Per 100 lb. $1.75 " 500 '• 8.00 " 1000 " 15 00 " JOOO •• 25.00 STUMPP a WALTER CO. so Barclay St., N.Y. Washington, D. C. News Items. Prank Myers, an employee of the Bureau of Plant Industry, has been sent by the Agricultural Department on an exploring expedition to China for the purpose of collecting new and rare trees, shrubs and plants. He is to be absent about two years. Mr. Myers, who was employed at the de- partment about four years ago, left to take a position on the Pacific Coast, where he stayed about two years, af- terwards traveling in Mexico, gaining valuable experience, which will be of service to him in the East. He ob- tained his first knowledge of the busi- ness at the Botanical Garden in Hol- land, of which country he is a native. He has had a wide experience among fruit trees, ornamental, economic and medicinal plants, which will aid him in selecting new plants during his ex- pedition, which is to be conducted over little known parts of China. Such things as he may collect he will for- ward to the plant introduction station at Chico, California. The department expects some very important results from this expedition. Robert McLennan, an expert of the Bureau of Plant Industry, Agricultural Department, has just returned with his family from Scotland, where they have been sojourning for several weeks. M. C. ANDERSON, IND.— The Sefton Man- ufacturing Company is preparing a handsome corrugated paper exhibit for the S. A. P. convention at Washington, D. C. The exhibit will consist of fancy work in floral pa- per boxes and will be very beautiful. The exhibit will be along the same line as the one displayed on the Sefton Company's float on July 4, but will be much more elaborate. cAi^i^oN EUGENE BERNHEIMER Carnations, American Beauty Roses FOR PROMPT (1 South (6th Street, PHILADELPHIA Uention the FlortBts' Exehange wheo wrItlPK- 122 W. 26th STREET NEW YORK REED ^ KELLER K-eiA".'., FLORISTS' SUPPLIES SSS.5.„';;-oS..^S New York Agents for Caldwell's. Monroe, Ala. , Parlor Brand Smilax. Mention The Florists" Exchange when writing. CniFFON RIBBONd SCRANTON 4,6, to, 13 and 18 inch, all colors. Write for prices. .•. All Florists' Supplies. FLORIST SUPPLV CO., 201 No. Seventh Avenue. Mention Thn Florists' Exchange when writing. y. Inch to 5 inch, all colors. SCRANTON, PA. CUT ASTERS DO YOU WANT THE BEST? Situated in Asterland, I am in position to give you the choicest of the best. GEO. B.HART, WHOLESALE FLORIST, 21 Stone Street, Rochester, N.Y. Mention The Florlats' ExchHnee whpn writing. SOUTHERN SMILAX Choice stocK, full weight, 60-lb. case, »7.00; 25-lb. case. $3.76. 1 , .. „.v GALAX— Brilliant bronze or green, selected, $1.00 per 1000; $3.75 per 5000. LEUCOTH(E SPRAYS— Green or bronze, 90o. per 100; $7.50 per 1000. Sphagnum Moss— Laree bale, tl.76; by freight, J2 00. Greeu Slieet Moss— Perbbl.8acl!,»2.60. All Kinds of Florists' Supplies. L. J. Kreshaver, SS'^aroK: New Y»rk Mention Tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. REDONDO BEACH, CAL.— J. B. Mullen is going to stay by Redondo property and the carnation gardens. It was understood that the gardens had been sold, and so they have— that is, the original gardens owned by Henry C. Feder and J. B. Mullen, but the two men had other carnation property and they have organized a new and strong- er Rodondo Carnation Company than ever and will go into the floral busi- ness right. The carnation business was paying the owners handsomely when the real estate boom struck the beach town and it was only the big price offered for the ground, $20,000, that in- duced them to sell the original tract. This tract has changed hands a num- ber of times. But in selling the gar- dens, Messrs. Freder and Mullen did not sell their good-will, and therefore the carnation company will continue business on a bigger and larger scale than ever. Bardy Cut DAGGER and FANCY FERNS $I.OO per lOOO V^^^^LZ GALAX, New crop. Green and bronze. $1.60 per lOOo Headquarters tor aU FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, sach as ^Vlre DeslEDs, Cut Wire, aU kinds ot Letters; Immortel- les, Cycas Leaves, Sheaves of Wheat, Ribbons, Corrugated Boxes of all kinds, etc. LAUREL FESTOONING, 6c. and ec. per yard. UCUDV U DnDIIICnU £ on 8& U province St., Boston, Mass- ntnnl M, nUDinoUn CbuUi) l. D. Telephone, Main ZelS. ICeatloB ne norlata* Bxcbange when writing. • BliaCIIIIII UnCC Fresh and clean, ship- arnmillUni nUaS ment direct from the swamp ; E-b»rrel bale, $1.25: 3 bales. »3.25 ; 6 bales, $5.00. Faclilng moss, 10 bales, $7.60. Cash with order. H. R. A.KeR.8, Ctaatswortli, If. J Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Sheep Manure Pulverized. Free from all Adulteration. In Bag, $18.00 per Ton. Special price on car load lots In bulk. ROBERT SIMPSON Clifton, N. J. Mention The Florists' KxchanBe when writing. JAPANESE MOSS Packed In paper cartons. "Mobb and nothing ont Mobs"; no sticks or dirt. Leas than half the rice of German Mobs. L. WERTHEIMBER & CO., P*orelgxi <9k Domestic Speoialties, 39 Barclay St., New York. Mention Tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. JAPANESE CANE STAKES BRIGHT, CLEAN and durable, 6 ft. long Per 1000 $6.00 " 2500 .... 13.75 STUMPP & WALTER CO. so Barclay St., N.Y. Mentioa The Florists' Exchange when writing. TOBACCO STRONG HAVANA DUST 25 1b. 75c I 100 lb. $2.00 50 11). SI. 25 1 SCO lb. 9.00 Stumppfc Walter Co. VbO BARCUY ST., N. Y. y Mention The Florists' Exchanjre wLen writing. HARDV CUT FERNS Fancy or Dagr^er, 5Cc. per 1000. HPHA6NUAI MOSS, 50c. per bbl. LAUREL ROPING, well put together, $4.00 per lOOyards. All orders by mall dis- pdtcb or telephone promptly attended to. I trust to meet all my friends at Washington on the 15th. THOMAS COLLINS, Hinsdale, Mass. Mention the Florists' ExchaDce wben writing. E. A. BEAVEN Wholesale Dealer in) SODitero wim sntllai And Florists' Hardy Decorative Supplies EVERGREEN, ALA. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE WM. DILQER, Manager FANCT FERNS, $1.00 per 1000. Discount on regular shipments. 38-40 Miami Ave., Detroit, Mich. Uenttoo tbe Florlsti' Bzchang when writing. only 50c. per 1000. Galax, Brilliant Bronze or Green. 76c. per 1000. Useonr LAUREL FESTOONING for your decorations. It gives the best patlsfaction of any decorative green at this time of the year. Sample lot on application. We make it dally, gathered fresh from the woods. Hand-made, full sizes, 4c., 6c. and Be. per yard. Once used, always used. BRANCH LAUREL. 35c. per large bundle. PRINCESS PINE, by the pound, or made into festooning if desired. Tell us your wants ; w« wJ II do thereat. Telephone and teleeraph orders will re- _ ceive immedl- "^ ate attention. «-^ ■» -. - MILLINGTON ^ Z^ -— MASS. Telegraph Office: New Salena, Maes. Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when wrltlBr* 154 The Plori-sts' Exchange Mention The Florists' Exchange when wrUlnjr. SAVE THE BLOOMS! NIKOTEEEN 'DOES NOT INJURE SENSITIVE PLANI5.USED FOR FUMIGATION ORSPRAYINGJNDO'ORSOROUT 200 POUNDS TOaACCO IN 0N£ PINI NIKOTEER NICOTINE MFG. CO., St. Louis. Mo. USE KRICK'S FLORISTS* Immortelle Letters, Inscriptions, &c. Highest^A wards Wherever Exhibited These Letters and Desisns are made of the best Immor- tellee, wired on wooden frames, having holes drilled in them to insert tooth-plebs by which they are fastened in the design. Give them a trial. You will find these Letters to be gape- rtor to aay in the market. I3i(-lnch Letters and Fignree per 100. $2.50 2-lnch Letters and Figures " 2.60 2^-lnch Letters " 3.00 Add lOc. per 100 on 2and 2^1°. Letters If by mall W. C. KRICK.o.reifve BrooKlyn.'N.Y. Best kind, bent of its kind ror all hand work, Is the Success 'Knapsack Sprayer Knapsack and Bucket Sprayer Combined. I Brass pump with bmnze ball valves. 6 gal. cupper 1 tank, mechaoifal afrJtator; pump worked with ^ either hand. Arranged for easy carryijig and handlitK;. WE MAKE 20 STYLES SPRAYERS. Hand, Bucket, Knapsack, Barrel, Field, Power. We meet all wants. Send for free catalog. THE DEMINO CO., SALEM, OHIO. BENION k HUBBELL, Weitoni Asu., CUcftgo. ^RACUSE RED POTS 'Know Thy Opportunity" Order To-day ! Syracuse Red Pots Beet beca use lightest, thinnest, smoothest and most poroiiB. Syracuse Pottery Co. Syracuse, N. Y. All NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN and FLORISTS wishing to do business will) Europe sliould send for the (( Horticultural Advertiser" Tnli Ifl THE British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all Horticultural traders. It is also taken by over loOO of the best Continental houses. Annual eubsi^ripttonB to cover cost of postatj'e, 75 cents. Money orders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address EDITORS OF THE "H. A." °Chiiweil Nurseries, Lowdham, Notts European Agents tor THE AMERICAN CARNATION Uentloa Tk* rierlita' liehui. wlieii wrltlm. SUMMER IN WINTER BY VSING Standard Greenhouse Boilers One cent gets our Oatalogne GBLIN & CO., Utica, N.Y. Mention the FiorlstB' EicQange when writlns- Evans Improved Challenge Roller bearing, self-oUlng de- vice automatic stop, Bolid link chain make the IMPROVED CHALLEN(iK the most perfect apparatus in the market. Write for catalogue and prices before placing your orders else- where. QUAKER CITY MACHINE CO. RICHMOND. IND. CA8PER LI^BACn GREENHOUSE 6LASS A SPECIALTY Window Glass. Painters' Supplies. 33 WaBlilngrton Ave., BIII»l«ii»« Da 3iBt Ward. PittsDurgi pa. UeDtloD the FlorLt.' Blctianse wbcn wrttlDg. HOTHOUSE GLASS ind GREENHOUSE PUTTY « tptclalty. C. S. WEBER & CO. lO Desbrosses St., New York Mention The Florlata' Exchange when writing. For Greenhouses. Graperies, Hotbeds, Con- servatories, and all other purposes. Get our figures before buying. Estimates freely given. N. COWEN'S SON, 392-94 W. Broailway, NEW YORK. Meatlon the WortetB' Bicliany whea writing. PaiEei-BiDeo Wi Co. he. FLO RI»ST»S ^PECIALTIEiS St. James BIdg. 1133 Broadway, New York Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Price per crate 1600 2ln,pot8in crate, $4.88 Packed in small crates, easy to handle. " ' Price per orate 120 7 in.potslncrate, $4.20 60 8 " " 8.00 HAND MADE. 48 9in.pot8lncrate, $8.60 48 10 " " 4 sn 24 11 24 12 12 14 6 16 IBOO 2'4 1600 2^ 1000 8 BOO 81^ 500 4 820 5 144 6 Seed pane, same price as pots. of Cylinders fur Cut K'- " "- 5.2G 6.00 6.00 6.80 4.50 4.51 8.16 " " 8.60 " '* 4.80 " *• 4.80 " " 4.50 y^J^<,. Send for price list I, Hanpinp BasketB, Lawn ui < jiiimtio I'll ' iiL 1 ii_iii Lumber Co. ^ ^ . LOCKJbANP,0y Mention Tlie Florlats' Exchange when writlog. ASTICA^ USE IT NOW, IMPROVED Greenhouse Boiler 33 ERIE ST., CHICAGO il^fiHnn rh«> Flnrlnta' IDxehaBre whe« wrltlBc. Boilers made of tne beet of material, shell firebox sheets and heads of eteel. water space all around (front. Bides and back). Write for information. ' UpHtinn th» riorlata* atPtMiiK^ wtaa writlag. GEO. M. GARLAND Iron Gutters and Posts Patented December 27th, 1898. 8end for Catalofrue. Qarland'B Uatters will keep snow and ico off year glaas and prevent breakage. DE9Pr,AI^KS, 11,1*. A sample of thia gutter is on exhibition ai the Chicago Flower Growers* Market. Mention The riorlata' HJichange when wrltlnK. 'Mn**y^M m FOR HOT WATER AND STEAM." Boilers that respond quickly and are unequoled for their efflclency, simplicity of con- struction and economy of fuel. Greenhouse Pipe and Fittings a Qenulne Wrought Iron Pipe (not steel) 2 in., 10|^c. per foot. Hortrcultural building of every description. JOHN A. SCOLLAY 72-74 Myrtle Ave.. Borough of Brooklyn NEW YORK CITY. U. G. ScoLLAT, Manr fjer. Eetabllaliod 12 Year* UeDtlon tbe FlorUts' Bxebtnf* wfaeD writings UCATiyp ADDADATliC Erected complete, or we win nCfl I IHU HrrHnfl l UO fumlsh material, with plans. JOHNSTON HEATING CO. r.ir..J."«S'^ki^ New York HentloD Tbf* Flortsts' Eicbange wbcu writlog. of Louisiana Cypress and OCR FACILITIES INCREASED Hot Beil Sam Wasliington Red Cedar OUR PRICES BIGHT OCR ORADE INVARIABLY THE BEST Write for Catalogue and EstlmaCe, when figuring on your new houseB. A. DIETSCH CO., 615 to 621 Sheffield Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing, HEATING HEATING Let me famish facts why you should give me your Heating Work. I have eonvineed others. Why not you ? ^Trlte for Prices on HEAXING SUPPLIES of All Kinds Sastem Agent Purman and Kroesehell Boilers WM. H. LUTTON West Side tve. Station, JERSEY CITY N. J "Absolutely Safe aad Reliable Aak your trlenda." THEY LOOK SIMPLE BUT— Every one of the twenty five years that we have been building CALDWELL TANKS andTOWERS has added some element of practical superiority to them. In our catalogue we discuss these matters at length. Write Tor one. W. E. CALDWELL CO., Louisville, Ky. Mention The Florists' Excbauge wben wrltiog. GREENHOUSE MATERIALS The Best Quality and Work Guaranteed. CYPRESS SASH BARS Absolutely clear, sun dried; out to exact sizei. TENN. RED CEDAR POSTS In lengths as wanted. PECKY CYPRESS BENCHES Economical and laBting. Coming Into general use. HOT-BED SASH and FRAMES Vsrioua styles and sizes, "feady for prompt shipment. VENTILATING APPARATUS It works like a charm. PIPE,FITTINGS, GUTTERS,GLASS And all supplies needed In new or reconiiraotioQ work. Get our Estimates. Plans and Suggestions on Structures Proposed. lUustiated Catalogue sent postpaid. ( FOLEY MFG. CO., 471 w. 22nd st., CHICAGO. iNoi a Weak Point To Be found In Our Boilers! Inch for inch, you cannot find a larger fire surface in proportion to the grate! The Bimplidty of erection, freedom from clinkers, extra thick and smoothly finished casting, besides the guarantee that we give after severely testing ! Are not these points worth serious attention ? BURNHAA\ HITCHINOS PIERSON CO. Designers and Builders of Greenhouses 1137 BROADWAY, NEW YORK Uentlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. 156 The Plorists' Exchange Aaguet 6, 1905. nCOHSTBOGTIONGOinPHNY North Tonawanda. N. Y.. and Toronto. Canada. New Greenhouse Catalogue ready for distribution. Send for it. Mention The Florlata' Exchange when writing. I Holds Class Firmly •m th« Point JV , PEoncss I ][• rintlon thp PlorlRtu' RxohnncP whpn writing. '"'' GREENHOUSE MATERIAL CYPRESS Hot Bed Sash Greenhouse Glass Twin Section Boilers PIPE, FITTINGS and VENTILATING APPARATUS we FURNISH EVERYTHING FOR THE ERECTIUN OF GREENHOUSES 9. JACOBS « SONS, BROORLYM. M. Y S. JACOBS $e SONS, 1365 to 1379 Flushing Ave,, Mpntloti t\\f FlorlBtfl* Bitphnngp whpp wrUIng CATALOGUE AND PRICES ON APPLICATION BROOKLYN, N. Y. GROWERS YOU want to have the reputation for PERFECT BLOOMS.' YOU want yonr TRADE TO INCREASE and your REPUTATION to spread. Yon can secure all this by using NICOTICIDE In your houses, either as a fumigant or spray. It will clean out the pests, no doubt of that, and the experience at users through many years shows it is SAFE. The cost per can Is not so low as some other preparaticins, but the WORK DON E is so great-TH AT S THE POINT I Send along your address and we will see if we cannot make yon one of our castonaers. The name of OUR preparation Is NICOTICIDE. THE MAXWELL MFG. CO., Departmenl F., LOUISVILLE, KY Hracio. ru ruiTin.' Ich.uj wbn wnuic. WHOLESALE TRADE LIST ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, atrong. Sln.potB. 76c. per doz., $5 00 per 100: 2>^ In. pots. 50c. per doz.. $3.00 per lOU; 4 in. pots, i^LSO per doz. , $10.00 per loo. ASPARAGUS SPREMOEKI.stroDg.Sln. pots, 75o. per doz.. $5.00 per 100: 2H lQ> potB. 50c. per doz.. »3.00 per 100; from 4k- in. pots, SI. 60 per doz., f 10.00 per 100. CLEMATIS, large flowering varietieB. 4)4 in. pots, $2,00 per doz. CLKMATIS PANICULATA. 4 In. pots. tl.60 per doz., $10. CO per 100; 3 In. pots. 75c. per doz., $6.00 per 100. POIN8ETTIAS, from2^ In. potB, 76c. per doz., $5.00 per 100. SWAIN80NA ALBAt Btrong. 3 in. pots. 76c. per doz., $5.00 per 1(0. CeiftBI K 11th A JeflersonStB., ■ tlOtUtf PHILADELPHIA, PA Mention Tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. COSTS LESS and does better work. Send for Descriptive Price List J. D. CARMODY EVANSVILLE, IND. lleDtlon the Florists' Bxchaog. wbeo wrlttnf. S. A. F. O. H. CONVENTION NUMBER (SUPPLEMENT WITH THIS ISSUE) We are a etraight ahoot and aim to grovo into a vigoroue plant A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN. SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL Vol. XX. No. 7 NEW YORK AND CHICAGO, AUGUST 12, J905 One Dollar Pet Year WE FILLED ALL OUR ORDERS Hither In Full or Part, for French Bulbs THE LAST OF JULY We have another large shipment en route, whieh will arrive the middle of August, and when this reaches us we will have filled all our advance orders and will be able to make immediate shipment of new orders on receipt of same. French bulbs of all kinds are scarce, and have advanced in price, and we would advise those who have not already secured their supply to lose no time doing so. The bulbs received from our growers have proved unusually line, especially so for this season, and we can guarantee first-chtss satisfaction. We can offer X Narcissus Grandiflora White Roman Hyacinths Extra quality bulbs, 13 ctm. and up, only 1250 to the ease, at $10.00 per 1000; less quantities at $1.25 per 100. Extra selected bulbs, 14 etui, and up, only 1000 to tlie ease, at S12.00 per 1000; less quantities at SL.'jO per 100. Extra quality bulbs, 12-15 etm. 200O to the ease, at S23.00 per 1000 ; less quantities at $2.75 per 100. E.xtra seleeted bulbs, 13-15 ctm., 1750 to the case, at S28.00 per 1000; less quantities at $3.25 per 100. 'We are also ofirering Exceptionally fine LILIUM HARRISII in all sizes, 6-7 inch, 7-9 inch and 0-11 inch iiulbs. SEE OUR LARGE EXHIBIT OF HVACIPiTHS, DLTCn BLLB^ TI7L,IPS, NARCISSUS, ATTHE WASHING- TON CONVENTION CROCl'S, ETC. Send for Wliolesale List. Hig-liest Quality. Very Ijow Prices. F.R.PIEBSONCO.,lifnliBiHitw, 1. 1. Bpap PIUIII08Q8 HaoDS CUT STRINGS, gQ CTS. EACH. W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass. OF White Roman Hyacinths Paper White Narcissus Lilium Harrisii Freesia Refracta Alba are now all ready for delivery. We also have Japan-Grown ULIUJW LONOIFLORUM in cold storage as sound as when received last year. Prices and other particulars on application. CLUCAS & BODDINfiTON CO. .3V'stTbI\ N.Y.CITY PALISADE NURSERIES, SPARKILL, N. Y. imliorters. Exporters and Orowers of SEEDS, BULBS and PLANTS Crow a Few PEONIES For Cut Flowers They stand shipping well. We are able to offer the following sorts to the trade in divisions and strong one-year plants. ORDER EARLY and PLANT EARLY Our Catalogue with full descriptions sent for the asking. No. mv. One yr. No. mv. One yr 3 Achillea $12.00 $15.00 312 Mme. Forel . . . S60.00 8 Alba Sulphurea 25.00 40.00 333 Mme. Muyssart . . $25.00 18 Alice de Julvecourt 15.00 406 M. Palllet .... 15.00 82 Charlemagne . . . 25.00 35.00 429 Paganini 20.00 126 Dellcatisslma . . . 50.00 472 Queen Victoria . . 15.00 20.00 U2 Duke of Wellington 30.00 40.00 481 Relne Victoria . . . 20.00 US Duchesse de Ne- 492 Rose d'Amour . . 60.00 mours (Querln) . 15.00 20.00 498 Rubra Triumphans 25.00 173 Festiva 20.00 30.00 531 Triomphe du Nord 20.00 217 Humea Carnea . . 12.60 719 Floral Treasure . . 40.00 50.00 171 Festiva Maxima . . 40.00 50.00 729 Qolden Harvest . . 30.00 224 Jeanne d'Arc . . . 30.00 40.00 727 aiganthea 60.00 85.00 2.50 LaTulIpe 40.00 50.00 741 Mont Blanc .... 25.00 40.00 270 Louis Van Houtte . 20.00 758 Richardson's Rubra 290 Mme. Breon .... 20.00 Superba 25.00 35.00 Order by number only. Twenty-five of one variety at the hundred rate; 5 per cent, off for cash with order. Our stock has been rogued. COTTAGE GARDENS COMPANY Queens, L,. I., N. V. Ifeotlon The Florists' Bxcbaoge wben writlDg. CONTENTS AND INDEX TO ADVERTISERS. PACE 167 158 The Plorists' Exchange DOG DAYS Keady for delivery. Strong, plump and healthy White CALLA ROOTS Extra large, 2 to 2% dia., $1.50 doz., $11.00 100 Large, 1}^ to 2in. dia 1.00 " 7.00" Medium, IJi to IX in. dla 75 " 4.00" St. David's Island Harrisii True Type of Harrisii and Free from Longiflorum 5 to 7 in., original cases (400) $33.00 per 1000 ; $4.00 per 100 7 to 9 in., " " (200) $70.00 per 1000; |7. 50 per 100 9 to 11 in $16.00. per 100 FRESH VIRGIN MUSHROON SPAWN, lOO lb. $7.00; 10 lb. 75c. CAME 8X AK E» S to 8 K S6.00 por 1000 Improved early white, 13 to 16 Otms., 100, $3.25; lOOO, $29.10 WH ITE ROMANS WM. ELLIOTT $t SONS, '"'"'ul'ii'VoVr' Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. PANSY SEED Brown's Extra Select Snperb Giant Prize Pansies. Awarded Silver Medal St. Louis Exposition, 1904. My own growing; new 1905 crop ready. PRICBS Mixed Seed, 3000 seeds, $1.00; 14-02., $1..'>0; Vi-oz..$2.50; l-oz.,$.'>.00; Vi-lb., $14.00; 1/2-lb.. $25.00; 1-lb., $50.00. Plants ready September Ist. Cash with order. PETER BROWM Lancaster, Pa. Mention Tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. RAWSOIN'S Bermuda-erown HARRISIIandFREESIA Now ready for delivery. We are now ready to book orders for L,II«It79I l^ONGIFLORVM ROMAK HVACINTH8 PAPHR^VHITRORAMDIFl^ORA and other forcing bulbs. Our florists' List Is now ready ; write for It. Surely something la It will Interest you. W.W.RAWSON&CO. teedsiuen 12 and 13 Faneull HallSq. BOSTON, MASS. Mention the Florists' Eicbange when writing. Mhr tAt Jf^ tIV ^«r iAt J^ -Jfcr ■Jfcr JU ntffcr inffiin iill^nr iJUkt ■ r j£lKJi^r.j|Qk:i SWEET PEAS For THANKSGIVING and CHRISTMAS sow NOW CHRISTMAS (True) I CHRISTMAS WHITE (True) Earliest pink Sweet Pea In cul- The earliest white in cultivation, a tivatlon, per oz., 15c.; per lb., companion to Christmas, per oz., eOo. I 20c. ; per lb., 75c. QT^^ IX Q CUr-AND-COME-AQAIN. (Princess Alice.) Pot- W I ^/w^O grownseed,per oz.,$6.00;per>^ oz.,$2.00;perpkt.,25o. ANTIRRHINUM snapdragon) Qiant Coral, red " Daybreak, pink " Brilliant, scarlet, yellow and white. ' ' Crescla, dark scarlet " " white " " yellow Dwarf Queen of the North, white Trale Pkt. Oz. $0.20 $0.60 .15 .60 '^nilAI I FAIfiF" PANQV ^ mixture of the Choicest UnHLLullUk rflllOl strains of seed from five of the Leading Pansy Specialists of the world. All flowers are of Immense Size, good substance, and in an infinite variety of colors and markings. V2 trade pkt., 60c.; trade p!(t., $1.00; '4 oz., $2.00; sz., $5.00. "MAJESTY" MIGNONETTE The finest of all fancy Mignonettes for Indoor winter flowering. It Is a vast Improvement over New York Market and Allen's Defiance, and Is saved from selected spikes of flower, only, under glass. Half Trade pkt., 1000 seeds, 60c. ; 2000 seeds, $1.00. KENTIA SEED (new crop) KENTIA BELMOREANA $4.00 per 1000 ; $17.60 per 5000 KENTI\ FORSTERIANA 4.00 per 1000 ; 17.50 per 5000 Fall Bulb Catalogue Now Ready. ARTHLR T. BODDINGTON Seedsman 342 West 14th St., New York &«■»"» ^^nr Uentlon Tbe Florist** Bzchange when writing. W ^^&i'^'r^?^-^^&' ill 1 ' /^^' 1 i ^^.^H,. 1 FERNS IN FUTS IN FLATS Ready for delivery after August lO. Each flat contains llu clumps of small plants, which can be divided In 3 to 5 plants accordingly, all ready i for potting. il We can furnish these -jl feme, grown separ- ately, each flat con- taining any one of the following sorts, ferna all good salable va- rieties. Adiantum Cuneatum Aspidlum tiusslmense Cyrtomium Falcatum Pteris Adianttoides " CratlcaAibaLlneala *' CretlcaMagnlfica •' Mayli •■ Glibarlll " Serulata cristata " WifnseUII Mixed Varieties. Price $2.00 per flat, ALLEN'S DEFIANCE MIGNONETTE (QREENHOUSE GROWN) Fer pkt., 1000 Seeds, $1.00 ; per 2000 Seeds, $1.50 STUMPP & WALTER CO., 50 Barclay Street, NEW YORK H STORE, 404 EAST 34TH STREET, NEW YORK Mention Tbe Florlats* Exchange wben writing. BRAN PANSY SEED XHlt JBP7NINOS SXRAIX of flnest American-grown Pansy Seed (New Crop) DOW ready. Large flowering, finest colors In great variety, none better, by mall, packet of 3000 seeds, $1.00; 1 oz., $5.00; 3 ozs., $12.00. Plants in September. Ossh with order, E. B. JENNIN6S, ^"ll,"" Souftiporl, Conn. Orower of the Finest PanBies. Mpntinn The Flrtrlfltp' Rxohnnee when writing. PANSY SEED New crop ; large flowers ; now ready. $4.00 per ounce; $15.00 per quarter pound. C, PESENECKER, Jersey City. N. J. 88 Audubon Avenue Mention The KlorlBts' Eicbangt? When writing. LILIU HARRISII AND DOEII The two best types grown in Bermuda; well ripened bulbs selected by our traveler On hand, all sizes. Order now for early forcing PAPER WHITES, ROMANS FRENCH RIUBSnowiRRmiis WRITE FOR PRICES, STATING QUANTITY WANTED FREESIA REFRAGTAALBA Mammoth Choice Hto-!»in. Kto«ln. BERMUDA, Pure White, per 1000 $9.00 $5 00 AMERICAN GROWN, per 1000 5 00 3 00 FRENCH GROWN, per 1000 7.50 6 00 Callas, Dutch Bulbs and Azaleas should be ordered at once to get best stock and earliest delivery Write for Price List. Let us figure on your entire Fall wants VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE 84 Randolph St., CHICAGO 14 Barclay St., NEW YORK Creenhouses—Western Springs, III, UaatloB Tb« riorlata' BietaaDge wken wrltlBf. AND ALL August 12, 190B The Florist-s' Exchange 159 NEW CROP Flower Seeds FOR AUGUST SOWING We desire to call special attention to our superior stralrH of Cineraria, Calceolaria, Cycla- uieu and Prlmala Seed, which are procured from leading English Specialists. CINBKARIA-EDKlish Prize Olant Flowering, mixed, unauipaBsed, packet, 26c.; Ktrade pit., &0c.; trade pkt..tl. 00. CALOEOLAKIA-Engliah Prize Giant Flower- ing, mixed, 600 seeds, 26c.; H trade pkt., 60o.: trade pkt., $1.00. CYCLAMEN PERSICUM GIGANTEUM- English Prize Giant Flowering, mixed, 60 seeds. 3&C.: lOD seeds, eOc; 1000 seeds, $6.00. DOUBLE DAISY (Bellls Perrenis)- Large tr. pkt., l,60a seeds Oz. Giant Snowball, pure white $0.30 $2.60 Longfellow, Giant pink 30 2.50 Giant Choice Mixed 26 2.25 MYOSOTIS (Forget-me-not)- Large tr pkt. Oz. Victoria, dwarf aky-blne.flnestforpots. $0.20 $6.76 Paluetrls (true Forget-me-not), beauti- ful blue 25 DlBsltlflora, early, large-flowering blue, of compact habit 30 MIGNOW fc-TTE— Machet, deep red 10 Golden Machet 10 Defiance, large fragrant spikes 10 PKI3IULA(('hliie8ePrlmroBe)-KDgIlBh Prize Frlum'd, mixed, per 100 seeds, 26c.; 500BeedN, Sl.uO; luOO eeeds, $1.75. Obconica Orandiflora, mixed 30 Stellata (Star Primula), mixed 60 Forbesl (Baby Primrose), lilac 40 1.26 1.50 .40 .25 .40 6.00 "MTe Have Bat OPIK READ WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY— Philadelphia, Pa., January 17th, 1905. H. H. Berger& Co., 47 Barclay Street, New York. Gentlemen : Yon shipped us last August 10,000 Lll. Har- rlsll. Your price was considerably lower than anyone else, but we must say that your stock was equally as good. We forced a large quan- tity of your stock for Christmas, and did not have enough to fill orders, all our customers stating that they were as fine as any they bad ever seen. Yours very truly, THAD. N. YATES & CO. See our Pansy Ofifer in last week's Exchange JOHNSON & STOKES. 217-219 Market St.. Philadelphia. Pa. Mention The Florlsta' Exchange when writing. BERMUDA LILIUM HARRISII BRAND— Tlie BEST. PANSY Berser'8 Never Fall. Our own mixture. Grand —all Golors, all sorts. Try It. 1100 seeds. 25c. ; 5000 $1.00; oz., $4.00. All other sorts of Pansy Seed separate or to color. Send for our List. CaUa. Keady early Aug:ast. FERNS From flats, all florists' beet sorts, for fern dishes or ready for Z In. pots. Aspldium tensemense, Onychium, Oyrtomlum— all Pteris sorts— strong, healthy. Per HW, tl.50; per 1000, $12.00. 1 iicludingr delivery, 2Ji In. pots, per luO, $3.00; per 1000 $26.00. F. o. b. only. Asparasrus Pluniosiig Nanns Seedlings, ready for 2 In. pots. Strong, well-grown. Per 100, 1 1.25 per 1000. $10.00, Including delivery. SAMPLES OF ABOVE on application. JAPAN BAMBOO STAKES The only dtirable for stakiDg your Lilies. 'Mums, Roses, etc. 100 1000 2000 «feet »0.76 $5.60 110.00 IT WILL SAVE YOU MONEY. , 47 Barclay Street, New York. Mention The Florists* Bxchange when writing. Doz. 100 1000 5l1bloh $0.50 $8.76 $3J.00 8i7inch 76 4.50 42.00 7i91nch 90 7.00 66.00 Sill 2.00 16.00 Freesia Refracta Alba— WH '■'<:1'. lai^s 1" '6 6.00 Monster 16 I.OO 9.00 SEND FOE OUR NEW LIST. H. H. BERCER & CO ■ M ■■ V^ ^>^ V^^^^ A A I ^^* No doubt you will re'iulre Krcr'DhoiiBe or nursery stock I IWI 1^ ■ ■ 1^ I Jt |u ■ tbls fall. Why not uve lu per cent, to 20 per cent, by I IWI I ^^ rm I f^ I V I purhulne same from THE KLI/.&BETH NURSERY ■■"■■ ^^ ■« ■ • ■■« ■ (•()., Elizabeth, N. J.? We have one of the largest stockH of bver^fretris, (ihrnbK, VineK, Koses anfl Hardy Herbaceous Plants In this country. We are propagating over 400,000 Shrubs alone this season. CALIFORNIA PRIVET, 18 to 24 inches »2.00perl00: $16.00 per 1000. 2 to 3 feet 2.60 ■• 20.00 " •• 3 to 4 feet , 4.00 " 36.00 PALMS and FERNS KENTIA BELMOREANA, 4 In. pots, 4 to 6 leaven, 12toI.^iIn. hIk'M. $2.00 per doz.; $16.00 per 100. 6 •• 6 ton ■' 18 to 24 ■• 6.50 " 46.00 " KENTIA FOKSTEKIANA, 4 " 4 to 6 " 12tol8 " 3.60 " 26.00 6 " 4 to 6 " 18 to 24 •• 6.60 •' 46.00 MEPHROLEPIS PIEKSONI, 2>4 in. pots 76 " 7.00 3 " 1.00 " 11.00 5 " 400 •■ 30.00 NEPHROLEPIS SCOTTII, 2>4 " 1.26 " lO.OO 3 ■• 3.00 " 20.011 ■' THE ELIZABETH NURSERY CO., Elizabeth, N.J. ^Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. ^^^ MICHELL'S GIANT PRIZE PANSIES''" CROP MICnCLL'S CIANT PRIZE Our QIant Prize Pansles are not to be compared with the ordinary Giant Trim- ardeau. The seed we offer will produce flowers of much heavier texture. Michell's Giant Exhibition Mixed A strain which we have sec\ired from the leading Pansy Specialists in Germany and France, and cannot be excelled in size, texture and brilliant colors. Price per trade packet, 50o. ; per J^ oz., 75c. ; per oz., $5.00. Trade pkt. Oz. QIANT AZURE BLUE $0.40 $2.00 QIANT BLACK BLUE 40 2.00 QIANT HORTENSIA RED 40 2.00 QIANT SNOW QUEEN 40 2.00 QIANT WHITE, with Eye ... .40 2.00 QIANT YELLOW, with Eye.. .40 2.00 For complete list of Seeds, Bulbs, Etc. see our New Trade List, mailed free. Our stocks of Romans, Paper Whites, Harrisii, Freesias, Etc., have arrived ; let us quote you on your wants. We are Headquarters HENRY F. MICHELL CO. BULB IMPORTERS AND GROWERS, lOISMarketSt., PHILA., PA. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. THE K7UTERICHN CKRNKXION Price, $3.50. Send for Sample Paees A. T. DELAIMARE PTG. & PUB. CO. Ltd., 2-8 aUANE STREET, NEW YORK 1 1 Henderson's Superior ^^^^^Pi^^^^^^E^H ^H^^^^^^^H^H^^^Bpi^^S 1 lllllt^^ H«^lfMI/*ll kI|II%^ Liiiuin narrisii duids Are pronounced by Florists who have forced them "SI jpcrlor and Thoroughly satlslactoi "■Please ship us 1000 Lilium Harrisii bulbs —6 to 7 inch size. We are giving you this order on the strength of getting bulbs equal in health to those we got from you last year, which pro- duced the finest plarits we had last season.'' Clark Bros., Florists, Portland, Oregon. T " IFe have been more successful with your Harrisii bulbs than have any of the other florists in the vicitiity of Wheeling with bulbs from other soiirces." Oscar Weight, Moundsville, W. Va. If quote you had the time and we had the space we could many more similar reports. Prices of Henderson's Superior Lilium Harrisii Bulbs NOW READY FOB SniPMCNT Doz. 100 lOOO First Size Bulbs (5 to 7 inches in circumference) $0.50 $4.00 $35.00 Intermediate Size (6 to 7 Inclies in circumference) 0.75 4.50 40.00 Extra Size Bulbs (7 to 9 inches in circumference) 1.00 7.00 65.00 ^^nfll^^HI Oar florists' Catalogue of Bulbs, Plants and Seeds for Autumn Planting mailed free to Florists on at>|>lication PETER HENDERSON & CO. ^^H^^nU^^^^^^^^^^H 35 (Bl 37 Cortlandt Street, NE'W YORK - ■ II Menuon Ttie ITlorUics' Ifizcbange wheo writing. 160 The Plorists' Hxchange See«# Trade Reporim AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION W. H. Grenell, Plerrepont Manor, N. T., president; L. L. May, St. Paul, Minn., first vice-president; G. B. McVay, Birmingham, Ala., second vice-president; C. B. Kendel, Cleve- land, O., secretary and treasurer. The Judge In the recent English seed case, referred to in this column, has found in favor of the seedsmen, with costs. The case was one of "sport- ing," a common occurrence among the brassicaceous plants. S. B. Dicks, representing Cooper, Ta- ber & Co., of London, will arrive to-day per steamer Etruria for his eighteenth annual trip. His address in this coun- try will be care of R. J. Godwin's Sons, 16 Exchange place. New York. DALLAS, TEX.— Ground will shortly be broken for the construction of a new building for the Texas Seed & Floral Company on Pacific avenue. The building will be 50x150 feet in di- mensions and four stories in height, of pressed brick and stone front. It will cost in the neighborhood of $20,000. The company will continue to use its present quarters on Elm street for re- tail business. ALBERT LEA, MINN.— O. C. Thompson, of Farmlngton, has organ- ized the Thompson Seed Company here and the authorized capital stock is placed at $75,000, of which $40,000 is to be paid in when business is begun. The other incorporators are: A. C. Wedge, Arthur W. Larson, W. A. Morln, B. N. Anderson, H. E. Skinner, R. C. Black- mer, H. C. Carlson, A. W. Massee and Ralph O. Olson, all being of Albert Lea, except the latter, who is a resi- dent of Alden. The object of the com- pany is to raise and sell field, garden and flower seeds at wholesale. Mr. Thompson has a small establishment at Faimington, but that will be dis- continued or used as a branch house for a fme. One important branch of the business will be the breeding of corn, wheat, oats, etc., and some of the work has been done here before. CINCINNATI.— Albert McCullough, seedsman, sends a statement to the Enquirer of August 3 In regard to the work of the Department of Agricul- ture. After dealing with the injustice and magnitude of the free seed dis- tribution, Mr. McCullough goes on to tay, among other things: "And this is not all, for the graft ob- tained in compiling the prognostica- tions of the tobacco and cotton crops and grain crop has been foreshadowed for years by graft in the seed division of the Department of Agriculture. Stu- pendous frauds are being unearthed there, but kept quiet so far as possible. Even now it is reported that the sum . of $18,000 has been kept back for four years from the final payment to one of the seed contractors. These frauds when they were occurring, were report- ed repeatedly to Secretary Wilson, but he declared fraud was impossible, and he would not listen to the representa- tions made him. Finally he had to dis- miss several of the employees and enter suit against the contractor, which suit is not yet settled." NEWPORT, R. I.— The Boston po- tato buyers have been working a bear campaign on the farmers for several days past, and have depressed the mar- ket until quite a number of lots have been delivered on board the cars here at an even $1 a barrel. Quite a number of the sellers would not accept this fig- ure, and shipped their potatoes by steamer to Providence, R. I. The po- tatoes this year are very smooth and handsome, and run evenly as regards size. The storekeepers here. In small lots, are still paying $1.50 a barrel for the best potatoes, and the retail price is 75c. a bushel. At last, all the seed stores keep open the same hours of business, from 6.30 a. m. to 6.30 p. m. the first four days of the week. Friday and Saturday evenings until 9 and 10 o'clock re- spectively. For more than a year each store has made its own hours; they now have all adopted the same sched- ule, apparently. F. W. European Notes. Such of our seed growers as include the culture of grain in their sphere of operations have their hands very full just now, for. with the grain harvest in full swing nearly a fortnight before the usual time, they are compelled to be- gin cutting borecole, Brussels sprouts, broccoli and cabbage, which are all ripening up very rapidly under the in- fluence of an almost tropical sun. Parsley and parsnip and the longer varieties of carrot, owing to their longer roots, still continue to develop, and all promise a very good yield. With the exception of cress, all Spring sown crops move somewhat slowly. This is especially true of spin- ach, which is in many places as green to-day as it has been at any time dur- ing the season. In flower seeds, pansies are seeding well and will be fairly abundant. In some quarters a lot of yearling seed is on hand, and ridiculously low offers are being made. Nasturtiums are doing well, particu- larly the tall varieties. As stores are empty, a large crop will be welcome and is not likely to be sacrificed. As- ters growing in the south of France are badly diseased in many places; but phlox, verbena and zinnia are flourish- ing. Dianthus promises a moderate yield. Sweet peas are dying off too rapidly to produce a large crop, but this will hardly cause trouble in Amer- ica. Garden peas would be quite satisfac- tory it they were not so badly infested with vermin; of course, the choicest kinds have suffered the most. The loss in picking will be great, but prices are not likely to rule high. EUROPEAN SEEDS. HOLLAND CROP REPORT.— Sluis & Groot, seed growers and merchants, Enkhuizen, Holland, make the follow- ing report: Last Autumn the weather was contin- ually very dry, especially in September and October ; consequently, many plants have developed poorly. This applies spe- cially to turnips, sorrel, swedes and kohl- rabi, so that in general the plantations are smaller than last year. The mild Winter has been favorable for the crops and only a few plants have been killed. Worms have materially impaired cab- bages and turnips, so that the entire yield we do not think will prove up to the average. Cauliflower, looks well and promises a good crop. White cabbage, hardly an average crop. Red cabbage, un- der middling. Savoy and Brussels sprouts, good. Borecole, stands pretty well. Tur- nip and swedes, owing to the unfavorable weather of last Autumn, the area has been considerably limited ; the plants which were left, however, are looking very well. Kohlrabi, little sown ; stands pretty well. Mangelwurzel, sugar beet and beet, pretty good. Carrot, partly poor stand; as a whole, they promise a fair crop. Par- snip and scorzonera, very good. Corn- salad, middling crop. Radish and Spanish radish, good. Onion, little planted ; looks well. Garlic bulbs, good. Celeriac and parsley, mediocre. Borage, little planted ; looks well. Chervil, average crop. Cher- vil curled, total failure. Spinach, looks promising ; however, some having been lost in Spring, the crop will probably not come up to the average. Cucumbers, good. Peas, generally good. Dwarf beans and running beans, promise a good crop. Eng- lish beans, average crop. Flower Seeds. — Prospects of the grow- ing crops are not quite so favorable as last year, yet we are glad to say that if the weather continues favorable until the season closes, the crop as a whole will be a full average one. The continual- ly fine weather caused most plants to be small, but seedy. If this weather lasts some six weeks longer, we are likely to harvest seed of excellent quality. Antirrhinum is excellent. Calliopsis, lit- tle planted ; looks well. Campanula, ow- ing to the dry weather of last Autumn, most plants remained too small, and con- sequently did not run to seed ; very small crop. Candytuft, middling crop. Centau- rea, very good stand. Convolvulus, little sown ; stand very good. Dianthus, prom- ises a good crop. Eschscholtzia, excellent. Gypsophlla, good. Helichrysum, looks promising. Lobelia, small vegetation, but looks seedy. Mignonette, average crop. Mimulus, under middling. Myosotis and nasturtium, very good. Nemophlla, good. Pansies, average crop. Papaver and pe- tunia, good. Phlox, average crop. Rho- danthe, middling. Stocks, Virginian, little sown ; stand very good. Sweet peas, little sown : looks well. Ten-Week stocks, splen- did. Verbena, very good. Wallflower, middling crop. BURPEE'S SEEDS GROW The Best that can be Grown! AN UNPRECEDENTED DISTINCTION THAT COMES TO US ON Our Thirtieth Anniversary AVe have been commissioued by Henry EckCord, the world- famed Sweet Pea Specialist, to handle, in America, his two most remarkable Novelties for 1906— HKNKY ECKFORD and QUEEN ALEXANDRA. The uuderuoted descriptions, made from Mr. Burpee's personal observation on Mr. Eckford's grounds tliis Summer, truthfully portray the characteristics of those two charming varieties of Sweet Peas : HENRY ECKFORI>— An Intense deep orange self, absolutely distinct and entirely unique— In a class by itself. Three flowers, of fine form, with well-expanded standard (but not hooded) are borne upon stiff Bteme twelve to thirteen inches long. The flowers are of good size and fine substance, prettily pUced on the stem. It Is an Ideal buttonhole flower, and nnequaled for night decoration, as it lights up BO well either by gas or electricity. Becelved flrst-clasa certiflcate of the Royal Horticultural Society In 1906, and was awarded both the silver medal and flrst-class certificate at the National Sweet Pea Show, when first exhibited in 1901. QUEEN ALEXANDKA-Even more intense In color than Scarlet Gem and does not burn, while the flowers also average larger in size. The standard is well expanded, wings slightly spreading, and the intense, glowing, self-colored scarlet flowers are generally borne three on a stem. These Novelties should be included in the collection of overy grower of Sweet Peas. W. Atlee Burpee & Co. PHJLADELPHIA, PA, Mentloo the Florists' Exchange when writing. Ask F. H. KRAMER, Wnshliieton, D. C, who Is QUEEN BEATRICE MpTiHnn thA Florlgtw' Brebange when wrltlDg. for forcing cannot be beaten. Write us regarding your wants. FERRET'S PANSY SEED if: t.^-v**r1-lZ $1.00 per trade pkt. ; 50c. per ^-pkt. HUBERT & CO. N. Le Page, Rep. Mt. Vernon, N.Y. Vientlon The Floriats' Exchange when writing. Glneraiia eraoiiifloia Trade Pkt. Medium Tall, Prize varieties mixed $0.60 Dwarf, Prize varieties mixed 50 PANSY SUPERB MIXED % oz. 60 cts., % oz. $1.15, oz. $4.50. Choice Largo Flowering Mixed, oz. $1.25. \A/. C. BECKERT Allegheny, Ra. Mention The Florists' Exchange when wrltinir. DO NOT FAIL TO INSPECT OUR EXHIBITION OF Gladiolus Blooms At the S. A. F. Convention, August IB to 18 ; also at the Boston Show on August 19 JOHN LEWIS CHILPS, FLORAL PARK, N. Y. Buy Vour Seeds Direct From tlie Gro-wer FRANCIS BRIX.L Of Hempstead, I^ongr Island, DVe-w Vork Pioneer of the Cabbage Seed Industry of Long Island (1870) and the only one engaged therein having PR-\CTI0AL Knowledge of Seed Growing. The very Finest Strains of LOMC ISLAND CABBAGE EED AMERICAN CAULIFLOWER SEED and other Choice Stookb for Tnickers and Market Gardeners. Prices reasonable. Quality Posittvelt Qnexcelled. Send for a price list. Address &b above. Mention The Florists* Bxcbanse when writlof. Aug. la, 190B The Florists' Exchange 161 A Day with Henry Eckford, Sweet Pea Specialist. lO'iitoi- Florists' Exchange: - On July 13 I spent a day with Henry Ecltford, the sweet pea specialist, on his grounds at Wem, Shrop- shire. Tou have doubtless had a full report of the .N'ational Sweet Pea Society's show, London, includ- ing allusion to several of Mr. Eckford's remarkable novelties not yet introduced. As two of these are so extraordinary, however, I think you will be glad to have the descriptions, which I noted on his own grounds. The boutonniere I am wearing in one of the photos herewith is of the unique new Henry Eck- ford. I remarked to his son, John Stainer Eckford. that he was particularly fortunate in having such a remarkable variety to name Henry Eckford. just the year when his father was honored with the Victoria medal in Horticulture. I remarked further that I did not think there would ever be a more wonderful crea- tion in sweet peas. He said, however, that he thought with this new blood he was now really on the way to- ward getting a true yellow. The many friends of Mr. Henry Eckford in America will be pleased. I am sure, to see how well he is look- ing in these photos, and to know that his interest is unabated. He walked through the grounds with me with his old-time enthusiasm, and yet, of course. takes life considerably easier than when I visited hini last. This he is enabled to do because his son has mherited the enthusiasm of his father, and also hi« ability. Mr. Eckford explained to me their reasons for dis- continuing the sale of their sweet peas to the trade, but of his own accord said that he would be pleased to make an arrangement with our house to be his exclusive selling agents in America, we, of course, agreeing not to fill any orders from Great Britain. It is needless to say that we gladly made this ar- rangement; and. in fact, I had in mind when I visited Wem to ask if he could not make concession, so far as to let us this coming year (which would be our thirtieth anniversary) handle his two most remark- able novelties— Henry Eckford and Queen Alexandra He feels quite confident that he will have sufficient stock of both of these to put them out for 1906 at the price of two shillings and sixpence per packet of twenty seeds. I told him that this was. of course, a practically unknown price in America, but that these two varieties were so really exceptional that I had no doubt there would be a large sale for them. The other variety, which will complete hL-! set for 1906. is not yet positively determined, but will probably be either Miss Eckford or Lady Hatherton, of both of which I enclose you descriptions. The young lady seen in one of the photographs sent is the original Miss Eckford. Once before her father named a sweet pea after her. "Isa Eckford," and she laughingly told me that if I would look in her father's catalogue now T would see that she was marked "dis- carded." She will, however, not be "discarded" as Miss Eckford for many a long year. My day at Wem was altogether too short, and I regretted very much that I had not the time to accept their cordial invitation to stay another day. I had to leave, however, to make Queenstown iii time to meet Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Scott on their arrival per fmbria on the ISth. It may interest you to know that Mr. Scott, with whom I spent .=everal days at Alex, R. Dickson & Sons" Nurseries. Newtonards. is just as enthusiastic about several of the Dickson's new rose.= as I am (and as my friend. Hugh Dickson, also is) about the new sweet peas. Henry Eckford and Queen .\lexandra. The descriptions of the new sweet peas follow: HENRY ECKFORD. — An intense deep orange self, ab- solutely distinct and entirely imique — in a class by itself. Three flowers, of fine form, with well-expanded standard fbut not hooded) are home upon stiff stems twelve to thirteen inches long. The flowers are of good size and fine substance, prettily placed on the stem. It is an ideal buttonhole flower, and unequaled for night decoration, as it liijhts up so well either by gas or electricitv. Received first-class certificate of the Roval Horticultural Society in 1905, and was awarded both the silver medal and first- class certificate at the National Sweet Pea show, when first exhibited in 1904. QUEEN AI^EXANDRA. — Even more intense in color than Scarlet Gem and does not burn, while the flowers also average larger in sizp. The standard is well expand- ed, wirgs slightly spreading, and the intense, glowing, self-colored scarlet flower.; are generally borne three on a stem. inSS ECKFORD.— A lovely coral-pink, on creamy ground. The entire effect, while soft. Is ver>' rich Of the most beautiful, slightly hooded form, the large flowers are borne erect on stiff stems in threes. LADY H.\THERTON.— Enormous flowers of the new Countess Spencer type: beautifully fluted, borne tbre° or four on strong, stiff stems. The color is a light shell pink deepening at edges of both standard and wings. „^., , , ^ W. ATLEE BURPEE. Philadelphia. American Carnation Society. This board of directors will hold a meeting at Washington, to take up the matter of by-laws. etc. The time will be fixed at a preliminary meeting to be held in Convention Hall. Tuesday, August 15. at 2 p.m. sharp. PETER FISHER, Attest: President. ALBERT M. HERR, Secretary. Lancaster, Pa. Tlie Sales End of tlie Nursery Business. The present dissatisfaction among nurserymen in general, with the sales end of the business, is. It would seem, due largely, if not entirely, to a lack of system and organization of the nurserymen themselves. In almost every other business, prices are practically controlled by the laws of supply and demand, and this should obtain in the nursery business— both as to domestic and foreign stock. The line between wholesale and retail business should be more sharply drawn and more closely ob- served. Take, for instance, the case of landscape ar- chitects, buying for their clients both large and small quantities of material at trade prices, or at figures even lower. Why should the owner of a country estate be able to purchase stock at trade prices through his architect, any more than if he ordered it direct him- self? Is this possible in any other line of business? The landscape architect, according to customs and rules of business generally, should only be entitled to strictly trade prices w^hen he buys outright for his own account to sell again. This evil would easily and in a comparatively short time be done away with by co-operation among the responsible men In the business. If they would agree to stand together on the lines Indicated, and. when lalled upon to quote prices In competition, they would name only such figure.^ at which first-class stock can I»e sold to ensure a profit, and never quote nursery- men's prices to anyone outside the trade, or those strictly entitled to trade rates, it would tend directly to make purchasers realize that good stock is always worth a good price, and that quality is to be preferred to cheapness of price. lender the present conditions, with so many irre- sponsible men In the business, against whom one is called to bid In competition. It Is simply "a cut-throat game;" hence, it often follows that the man with the worthless, poorly-grown stock is getting the business and making money out of it. or else the more respon- sible houses are meeting his figures and selling a far better quality of stock at a price that, for the very reason that the stock is better and has cost more to grow, is causing their books to show deficits instead of profits. As to the competition from the department stores coming into the field, and offering stock at prices so far below the actual value of good material of Its kind, this will cause no one fear, for It will not take people long to realize that at the prices at which they sell, they cannot deliver high grade stock either as to name or quality. The department stores have been offering Holland-grown roses at two for a quarter, or less, and as no one for a moment imagines that they are willing to lose money, it is easy enough to under- stand that they buy cheaply; and yet to one familiar with the price of first-class roses in Holland, it Is difficult to realize how, if they pay the current trade price, the department stores can make the price they do. But, as a matter of fact, they do not pay the current trade price, or always get stock that Is true to name. The stock they obtain is not infrequently culls that no first-class nurseryman would Invest in, but the Holland grower is learning a few Yankee tricks, and is glad to get rid of his worthless stock at any price, and may chance to label a Cabbage or Provence rose with a La France or Hermosa label, with few, if any qualms. This of course is sharp practice, and In justice to the Hollanders, it is only fair to say that none of the older or more responsible firms would stoop to it. And, like all such methods, it cannot In the end prosper. The people who buy and plant will finally awake; the"* department stores will find their sales are falling off; or the business confined to unde- sirable patrons; and the over-zealous Hollander will realize that the honesty of his forbears is preferable to Yankee sharpness. The present conditions in the nursery business, un- less combined action is taken by the leading firms, to stop quoting "trade prices" to those not entitled to them; refusing to meet any but honest and responsible competition, and to keep separate and distinct, whole- sale and retail business, will prevail, until the pur- chaser himself, who. in almost every business, sets the price by his insistence on high quality, or his In- difference to it. realizes that at present prices, he cannot be sure of getting the best, and becomes more careful of the firm from whom he buys. Until then, the man who desires to make money in the nursery business must necessarily "go slow." Refuse to sell for less than for what he can afford, and be careful to sell only the best and at a fair price, and wait until time shall prove that in the nursery business, as In everything else. It is always a case of "the survival of the fittest." —FREDERICK W. KELSET in The National Nurseryman. In a Sweet Pea Field at Wem, England In the Foreground: Henry Eckford, W. Atlee Burpee, Miss Ida and John Stainer Eckford 162 'rh*3 Hlorl-st.c:» Exchansre I YAUGHAN'8 PflNSlES FOR FLORISTS I Vaugban'^ International Mixture 1 Our International PanBy Mixture is the best linown and tlie favorite strain used by florists. It is based on the preference of American Pansy lovers for the greatest possible variety In unique colorings, with the largest flowers, thick petaled, and of good form. There are also all possible variations of each one of these. The Whites have all possible variations of stripes, veinings and shadings. The same is true of the Yellows, Purples, Browns, Reds, and other distinct shades. There are also many blendings of Pink, Mahogany, Fire-colored Bronze Gold, etc. Price, per oz., $lO.O0: V> oz., $5.00 ; % oz., $1.50 ; trade pkt., 50c. A GREAT RECORD VACGHAN'8 INTKR- NATIONAL PANST MIX- TURE waa iwarcled s Med»l at the World's Fair In Chicago in 1893 : a Medal at the Traos- MlsBiHfiippt Exposition, Omaha, in 1893 ; a Medal at the Pan- American Exposition In Buffalo in 1001. Vaughan's Giant Mixture In 1889 we commenced to add the newest types of Gii best mixtures and two or three years later we sent out th Some of the best French strains used cost us originally J30 ten years many new varieties of the Giant strain have been introduced and each season wehnve added them to our mixture. Vaughan's Giant Mixture for Florists contains the larger percentage of the newer kinds of giant flowered, making it better than ever. In size of flowors, thickness of petals, rich coloring, even stand of the growing plants, together with the newer additions and the wide range of coloring, it is undoubtedly the l)est tor florists' use, whether tor plant sales or for cut flowers. Price, 14 lb., $14.00; oz., $1.00; %oz.,60c.; trade pkt., 25c. iant French Pansies to our is giant flowering mixture. 00 per oz. During the past pABK9 and cemeteriea east and west have nsed our luternational Pansy Mix- ture. Among these we may mention Oakwoods, Bose Hill andMt. Green wood Cemeteries, and Lincoln Park and Wash- ington Park, Chicago; The Pub- lic Garden, Boston: Prospect Park, Brooklyn, N. Y. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE CHICAGO: 84-86 Randolph Street NEW YORK: 14: Barclay Street Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. TO UNCLE SAM ""^'Terrr^' J'ai Tu axix environs de Marseille dans le jardtn d'nu habitant un chou d'une groBBeur sans pa- rellle; grandiose, enorme, exorbitant, a I'ombre de ce chou magnlfique Ton aurait pu falre manoettvrer un bataillon de chasseurs d'Afrique sans qu'll pleuve sur un cavalier. If you want some of that seed send to Washington and have It free of charge. Don't send to Bsaulieu. Pansy, Daisy, Forg:et-ixie-not, etc. BKAUI« Wfitlof. JAPANESE CANE STAKES BRIGHT, CLEAN and durable, 6 ft. long Per 1000 $6.00 STUMPP & WALTER CO. so Barclay St., N. Y. Hentlon Tbe Florists* Exchange wbeo writing. Our Catalog of ii !! ENGRAVINGS THAT PRINT EASILY NOW READY. If you are not on our malting list, write for a copy JAS. M. BRYANT, 706 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Mpntion thp FlorlwU' Kxebiing« whep wrlUp^. WINCHESTER. MASS.— Ex-Repre- sentative Twombly observed his 83rd birthday on July 31. He is still in the full possession of all his faculties and enjoying the best of health. The ven- erable man was born in Tamworth, N. H., July 31. 1822. and, in his capacity of florist, he has been active for over 50 years in beautifying Winchester. In this connection he was the organizer and first president of the local Village Improvement Society. He was elected to the House in 1S71 and also repre- sented his district in 1900 and In 1901, being known affectionately as the dean of the Houses of those years. Mr. and Mrs. Twombly have already observed their 60th wedding anniversary. DAYTON, O.— At the annual meeting of the Miami Floral Company, July 19, the following officers and directors were elected: Chas. E. Pease, president; Wm. Kiefaber, vice president and gen- eral manager; B. A. Deem, secretary; Wm. Kiefaber, Jr., treasurer; John T. Barlow, Chas. Whealen. In a little over three years the Miami Floral Com- pany has increased its plant from ten thousand to one hundred thousand square feet of glass, and plans are now under way to double that capacity the coming year. The plant, covering 32% acres of ground, is under the manage- ment of George W. Bartholomew, for- merly of Chicago. MOUNT HOLLY. N. J.— On August 1 a fire of unknown origin started in the nursery of Charles B. Homor & Son, destroying nearly 100 silver Jap- anese cypress trees. BULBS for F0RCIN6 Liliam Harrlsil, Lilinm I>ongiflortiin, White Roman Hyacinths, Paper White NarciHBns. Orders booked now tor early delivery, WEcBcR V DONf and MerchantB 114 Ohainben Stxeet, MBW YORK Mention The FlorlstB* Eicbange when writing. Bulb»! Bulb»! Ex. Pearl Tuberose and Caladiam Esc. Bulbs and Canna Roots. Popular varieties- JOHN F. CROOM & BRO. GROWERS, MAGNOLIA, N. C. Mention The Florists' Exchange wiien writing. Lilij of tbe Vallcij Finest Pips: Berlin variety (or early forcing. Hamburgh variety for late forcing and retarding. We make a specialty of the above. Give us a trial. Order early. Write for particulars to ETZOLD Sl CO., Hamburg. Germany Mention The PlorlPts* Exchange when writing. New crop of my well-known Christmas Sweet Pea Seen Zvolanelc's Christmas Pink, Florence Denzer, pure white, $2.UU per lb; 75c. per ^4lb. Also Christmas Red and Christmas White ; new blackseeded. 2 oz., 76c.. mailed free. All these poas. if sown early in September, will bloom for Christmas and all Winter. This seed is sold only in my original packets, with cultural directlone. Not less than 76c. worth sold. ANT. C. 2V0LANEK, Bound''B?iSkrN. j. Mention Tbe Florists' Eichangi when writing. 1 TOBACCO STRONG HAVANA DUST 2Slb. 7SC I 100 lb. $2.00 501b. Sl.ZslsOOIb. 9.00 Stumpp&WiltirCo. Vbobakclaitit., H.Y. y Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Growers of Carinas anil otht^r Summer-flowering Bulbe who desire to secure orders for Fall 1905 and 1006 write at oncetoGEO. C0UL0N,710 Homer St . Chicago, 111. Mention the Florlata' Bichange when writlnj. WARD'S HIGH QRADE Bulbs St Plants HORSE SHot RALPn M. WARD & CO ■ BRAND 12 W. Broadway. NEW YORK Mention The Florists' Eicbange when writing. DAIILIAd One Hundred and Thirty Acres. Koots and Bloom in any quantity. L. H. PEACOCK, Inc., Atco, N.J. Mention Thp Flnrlafo' Rxchnnce when wrltlnR. PANSY SEED Strictly FRESH from European Specialists Tr. Pkt. Oz. Fine Uixed tO.lS |U.6U Trimardeau OlaDt, mixed 26 1.00 Parisian Giant, mixed 60 3.00 Bn^not's Oiant, mixed 60 3.76 Gold medal Mixture 60 7.50 Lar^re FloweriDg, In 13 Sep. colora. 26 75 Trimardeaii, In 6 separate colors.. . SO 1.60 ASK FOR CATAI-OGUE HENHY PHILIPPS SEED CO. -rci>i — s:i:3C=>, <::>. Mpntloo The Florlflts* Bxchanee when writing. PRINCEPS The large Yellow Trumpet DAFFODILS The Cheai)est and Earliest FOR FORCING We have Just dug a splendid stock. AIbo EMPERORS, ORNATUS, ETC. Write us before we start replantlup:. Special prices for large quantities. POAT BROS. Bulb Growers, ETTRICK, VA. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. FISCHER'S GRAND FREESIA PURITY The three larger sized bulbs which I offered are now all sola out. I offer now a smalltr size, all strong flowering bulbs, which will give entire satisfaction, M.OO per liO; %H).W per 1000. 600 at 1000 rate. Discount on 6,000 lots. No orders taken after September 1, as at that time what Is not soM will be planted. Cash with order, please. Cash orders s'-nt free, by mall. R.FISCHER Great Neck L I., N.Y. Mention the Florlots' Eichnnire when wrttlnc. CINERARIAS Large Flowering Dwarf^$3.00 per 100. XXX SEEDS PRIMROSE "^c5Rii^l° Finest grown, mixed, 600 seeds, $1.00 : >a pkt., 60c. miilT Hi lev Finest Olante, mixed, 1000 blMHI UAIStl seeds, 260. D A Kl r> V CIANT. The finest large- flAVt^ T- flowering varieties, critically selected, 6000 seeds. 11.00; ball pkt., 60c. ^rSOO seeds of "Giant SIme. Perrett" added to every $1.00 pkt. of Giant Pansy Seed. GASH. Extra count of seeds In all packets. JOHN F. RUFF, Siiiremanstown, Fa. The Home of Primroses Mention The PlorlntB* ExfhHneP whPn wrltlnr. We are now booking orders for LILIUM HARRISII LILIUM LONGIFLORUM ROMAN HYACINTHS PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS, &c. wholesale Price List Xow Beady. CYCAS RETOI.UTA, $8.00 per 100 Ibe. COI.D 8TORAOE VALLEY PIPS, In cases of 3,000, at $10.00 per 1000. J. M. THORBURN ft GO. 30 Cortlandt St. New York Mention The nnrlst»' Brrhiing> wh«>n wHHng. PULVERIZED SHEEP MAjyiMRE FINE PULVERIZED AN^ FREE . ' FROM DIRT OR WEEDS [ P»r 100 lbs $1.75 •' SOO :■ „... 8.00 ■■1000 '■ 15 00 ■■ 2000 ■• 25.00 STUMPP a WALTER CO. 50 Barclay St., N.Y. 16i The Plorists' Exchange DWMRF BOX 3 to 5 In., $25.00 per 1000 ; 2 to 4 Inches, $20.00 per 1000. ^ _„S-^»_~»_ V^- .^^T^^^^.^^^ In flne assortment. Call and Specimen evergreens see them. HIRAM T. JONES. Union County Nursurles ELIZABETH, N.J. Ifentloo the Plorl0t«' Bxcbanir^ wh#B wrftlDX. «» ■■ m m^^ ^n^B?^ EV]<:RGRBENS, SHRCBS and ROSE.S: in fact ^HAIIH I KEESb everything in the line of HARDY ORNA- ^" ■»-m»^^ ■ ■m.^BB'W MENTALS required by the trade. HARDY HERBACEOUS PEREXNIALS for SEPTEMBER PLANTING. Write for prices and trade-lists. BA.Y STATB NURSERIES, NORXH ABINCTON, MASS. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. AMERICAN TREE SEEDS AND PLANTS Oar Descriptive Catalogrno of American Seeds and Plants Is ready for mailing. Ask for It. OTTO KATZENSTEIN & CO. Tree Seeds and Plants Specialists, ATLANTA, OA MeotloB th» Flortata' BKchan^ whea wrltla^. August Rolker & Sons, ^' "p^.^'^.'^^^xIIS."""' New York Horticultural Importing Agents for Foreign Growers of Florists' Bulbs and Plants, Ornamental Nursery and Fruit Stocks. We supply the trade ; send for lists and offera. Orders booked now for Spring and Fall Deliveries. llentlon Tb» Florlif ' gicbinge when writing. F, A F. NURSERIES gS ^^'IS'" TREES AND PLANTS in full assortment Tr«ie^atal„Bne Mention the noriats' Bxchange when writing. THE SHREimSBURY NURSERIES "''"• NEW JERSEY Otter a Fall Line of well-g:rown Call or Write for Prices Eatontown is forty miles from New York on the Southern Division of the C. R. R. of N. J. Ornamental Stock r MOON'S EVERGREENS \ Renowned for Excellence of Quality J SILVER RETINISPORA (Eetinispora squarrosa Veltchli). ^ Broad and bushy trees of perfect form with bright silvery € hues and Bbrous roots. AMERICAN ARBOR VIT/ES, f for screens and hedges. NORWAY SPRUCE, PINES and # HEMLOCKS, in extensive quantities. NURSERY STOCK 0 of all kinds at reduced prices to those who buy for Jf commercial purposes. Trade List Free. i The Wm . H. IVloon Co,, Morrisville, Pa. t i W Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. W PEONIAS! PEONIAS! STRONG ROOTS, AVERAGING THREE EYES OR MORE TO EACH ROOT Choicast named varieties, pink and red $10 00 per 100 Choicest named varieties, white 15 00 " Double, choice varieties, mixed 6 00 " Single, named varieties 15 00 " Single varieties, mixed 10 00 " Circular, giving names, brief descriptions and full details free to members of the trade. J. T. LOVETT, Little Silver, N.J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Headquarters For FIELD-GROWN ROSES Clematis, Peonies, Fruit Trees, Small Fruits, etc. WRITE FOR PRICES. W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, GENEVA, N Y. Mention The FlorlBtB' Exchange when writing. (ELEIT PLUm In Ani| Quantity White and Pink Plume, Giant Pascal, Golden Heart, Boston Market and other varieties, $1.00 per 1000; $8.50 per 10,000. Special price on lots of 100,000 and over. R. VINCENT, JR. & SON 'WHITE MARSH, MD. klentlon The Florlntd* Exrhaoee whpn wrltlnc- PEACH PITS CROP I904 We still have a few hundred bushels on hand. They will crack 90 to 95 per cent. good. Tou had better order now and be on the safe side. Exper- ience has taught us that Peach Fits one year old are better than the new crop. Samples and prices on application. State quantity wanted. We also have a flne lot of Apple, Peach, Plum, Cherry. California Privet. Asparagus, Shade and Ornar mental Trees, Shrubs, &c. Send ns your "Want List. FRANKLIN DAVIS NURSERY CO., Baltimore, Md. Mpntinn The Flnrlsts' Exchange when writing. TRANSPLANTED Celery Plants Fine stock, busby and well hardened. Care- fully pacaed In light crates. Giant Pascal, Boston market^ Golden Self- blanching Pink and White Plnme, Price reduced to $1.50 per 1000 ; tl2.60 per 10,000. Write for price on larger lots. Why be con- tent with cheap untranaplanted plants when there is so little difference In price ? We guarantee altove as represented except as to va-letles. R. KILBOURN, Clinton, New York. Hydrangea Otaksa strong, field-grown plants, fine stock for Easter forcing, from 4 to 10 branches, $10.00 per 100. Ready October 1. Fndlich \VV Fi<'ld-grown, from 3 to 1.11^11311 IVJ g branches, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. Dracaena Indivisa Is^oo'per wo; $25.00 I'or 1000. Dancioc ^^'^^ stocliy plants, $4.00 rdllMC> per 1000; $36.00 per 10,000. Heady Soptember 1. PETER WENK, Ozone Park N.Y. 7^£6 Fruit Trees, Rmall Frult«, Ornamental Trees, Ever|[reens Bnd Nbruba. ^^hade Trees, Hardy Kases, Hard}- Plantii, Climbers, etc. The moat complete collections In this country. Gold Medal— Paris— Pan-American— St. Louia. J02 prizes New York State Fair, 1904. Illustrated Descriptive Catalogue FREE on Request. ELLWANGER & BARRY lit. Hope NurserleA, Rochester, N. Y. Drawer iou U Established 65 Tears. MendOB th* riorlstfl' BxctuiDce whan wrltlnf. Ask F. II. ERAMKR. WaNlilneton, D, C, who Is QUEEN BEATRICE Mpiiflon Tho Florists' Ex^-hnnc-' -nlirn \vrltlng. THE SEA CLIFF NURSERIES Sea Cliff, N. Y. Florists, Horticulturists, and Landscape Architects. Dwarf and trained fruit trees a specialty. FD. BOULON & SON. Mention the Florists' EichaoKe when writing. POT CROWN STRAWBERRY PLANT8 All tho best varieties, $2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Marie Louise Violets. 3 in. pots, S3.00 per 100. Fine stock. J. H. RAINSBURY Bernardsville, N. J. Mpntlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. ipngealtalsa Field-grown, flne plants, $10.00. $12.00 and $15.00 per 100. Order now for Fall delivery. Terms, cash or satisfactory references. BAUR FLORAL CO., Erie, Pa. MPDtloa the FlorlBtB' Exchange when writing. 1,000 PRIVET 6 to 12 ft., all shapes and sIzps. Can be moved any time. If puddled. 200,0 lO Hedge Privet, two, three and four years old. Write me what you want. Home-grown this year: Double Holly- hocks, pink. YoTL Glove and Sweet William Seed. LarRe packet, by mall, 26c.. Also one year plants of the above F. A. BOLLES,*Z?A',"i"",ltBrool(lyn,N.Y. Mention the Flnrtsts' Exchange when writing. CALIFORNIA TRiVET For Fall Delivery I win have a full stock of well-^own plants, two years old. Also strong three-year plants, transplanted, stocky and well furnished. Orders can be placed now to an advantage. CHAS. BLACK, Hightstown, N. J. Mfntloo the FlorlBtB Eicbana when writing Lir|e Assortment EVERGREENS Specialties— White Pine, Hemlock and Large Evergreens. Spring list for details. Andorra Nurseries Wm. Warner Harper Prop. CHESTNUT HILL, PA. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. PAINKSVILLE NURSBRIES Nurserymen, Florists and Seedsmen PAINBSVILLE, OHIO Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. P. OUWERKERK 216 Jane Street WEEHAWKEN HEIGHTS, N. J. p. O. No. I, Noboken, N.J. JUST RECEIVED FROM OUR HOLLAND NURSERIES Rhododendrons, Azaleas, SpirsDa Jap- onica, Lilium Speciosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot -Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in sorts. Clematis and H. P. Roses in the best sorts. PR.ICES MODKRA.TB Ueotlon the FlorlBtB' BxchBDfe when wrltlnc. August la, i»ua The Florists' Exchange 165 NURSERY DEPARTMENT. Conducted by Joseph Meehan. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. E. Albertson. Bridgeport, Ind., president; Orlando Harrison, Berlin, Md., vice-president; George C. Seager, Rochester, N. T., secretary; C. L. Tates, Rochester, N. Y., treai.arer. ADVANCING THE PEONY.— In its Issue of July 30, 1905, the Cleveland Plain Dealer contained a full page illustrated article on peonies from the pen of Ed- win A. Reeves, a prominent member of the American Peony Society, and a large and successful grower. Mr. Reeves furnishes the following bit of experience: "As these were e.\pensive kinds it was deemed besi that I superintend the planting myself. Holes wert dug and in them was put very fine, well rotted manure, which was mi.xed with an equal amount of earth. Tl.t roots were then set so the buds would come two ui three inches below the surface. It seemed that nir were doing the planting about as well as it could be done, and when we had flnished and I stood and pon- dered on the future, bright visions of the beautiful blooms that must come as a reward for such a careful setting rose to my view. But I was destined to ex- perience a disappointment. "The plants came up the following Spring, and in June many of them gave a sample of their flower.s. However, as the .Summer advanced it was noticed thai many of the plants looked sick, and a number oi them wilted. The second Spring came and the results were far from satisfactory. Some of the plants failed to come up at all and many of the others were weak- lings. It was thought that, perhaps, the choice sort.-- were too highly bred. It was thought best to take up the plants in August, and it was then that the dis covery was made that they were being eaten up alive by little worms that had come from the manure pui around them when they were planted. "In planting peonies use only clean earth next the roots and fertilize from the surface, and dig it inti the ground. When once set the plants may remain undisturbed for tvventy-flve years, and will bloom freely each season. The best time for planting is the month of September, which will allow time for the plant to throw out numerous tlnv rootlets before Winter sets in." Variegation that Stands the Sun. The heat and drought of July in the vicinity of Philadelphia have been very great, and shrubs and trees of all kinds have been put to tests of endur- ance. What has surprised me is the way two orna- mental leaved cornus, the varieties of alba, known as variegata elegantissima and Spathii, have stood the test. To look at the handsome appearance of them, several dozen plants of each, as they are to-day. no other opinion than that they have been entirely suited can be formed. The variety variegata elegantissima has white va- riegation, a good edging of white encircling the green. In Spathii, the edging is of a golden yellow. In many plants the variegation carries with it a weakness of foliage, causing the leaves to burn up under heat and drought. When these ^■arieties of Cornus alba \\ei o introduced, it was found the same cause would lessen their value, but the injury has not occurred to an ex- tent calling for a condemnation of the sorts for gen- eral planting. The plants mentioned as having been observed recently were growing at the base of a hill, a hot place, indeed; but not one where there would be an absence of moisture. Cornus alba and Cornus stolonifera are much alike, and, though distinct, are often sold one for the othor C. alba is a native of Siberia and Northern China, while C. stolonifera is a native of our own country. Both have deep red shoots in Winter, for which rea- son alone they are often planted. These cornuses can be increased in various ways, from hard wood cuttings set in Spring, from layers and from buds, the rarer sorts budded on the com- mon ones in Summer. It is probable, too, that soft wood cuttings indoors in Summer would be a suc- cessful method of increasing them. Seed-Bearing Chlonanthus. The long clusters of grape-like seeds which the white fringe, Chlonanthus virginica. bears are so or- namental that customers of a nurseryman usually stipulate for such a shrub to be sent them when well enough informed to know^ the difference. And no wonder they want it, for the fruiting part is just as ornamental as the flowering. The clusters, many of them, are eight to twelve inches in length, and as the berries are as large as Concord grapes, and black in color, they make an attractive display. At this writing, mid-July, the berries are still green, but now is a good time to look through the collection and mark those that are seed-bearing. It is a great help to have them so marked against selling time. The chlonanthus. in its wild shape, differs much in foliage. The leaves of some are quite narrow, others very broad, accounting, perhaps, for the sev- eral varieties which the old botanies contained. But in fruit and blossom there seems no difference in the sorts in cultivation, excepting that in the flowers the seed-bearing one appears less attractive, per- haps, than those on the sterile bushes. As mentioned, the seed of the v/hite fringe is grape-like in appearance, but when divested of its pulp it is like a plum stone, only it is of a brownish- white color. It takes these seeds a good while to germinate. They will lie dormant a whole year, usu- ally, before sprouting, but In the end almost every seed grows. Although not a native of the Northern States, it does creep across the line Into southern Pennsylvania; and it is hardy in all the Middle Stales. It is rather a hard shrub to transplant, and yet it rarely dies outright from the operation. But it will be in an almost dormant state a whole season, at times, and then grow good enough the next one. Fruit Pests. It matters not what country it is, the fruit grow- ers of it have their insect toes to fight. Old-time gardeners of Europe can tell the younger ones of lo-day how they had to fight for all the fruit they got, and conditions are still the same. Just now there is a good deal of agitation going on in Australia concerning the destruction of the apple crop by the fodlin moth, and efforts are making to establish a parasite inimical to the pest, as the following extract will show; "Mr. G. Compere, government entomolo- gist in western Australia, returned to Perth to-day, after having been though various parts of South America and the United States in search of para- sites for fruit pests. On a previous visit to Brazil. Mr. Compere discovered a parasite for the codlin moth, and introduced it to California. He states that i.ow the Californian government proposes to make the _,overnments of the various Australian states a busi- .less offer in connection with the introduction of cod- :in moth parasites. Each state would be asked to pay t; 1,000, and for that money the parasite would be established in the country. If the parasite did not prove a success, the government could cry off the bargain." It must have struck others that where sprayings lire practiced, it is impossible to rely on natural ene- mies of injurious insects to destroy them, as the same spraying that destroys the pests destroys the friendly parasite as well. If the Australians wish to try the parasite they must forego the spraying of their trees. With us. Winter sprayings are more common than those of Summer, and In this way there would be less destruction to parasites than in Summer, only those being destroyed which are on the same trees, in Summer, when looking up their food on the fruit trees, they would catch it from Summer spraying. If the Californians really have a parasite a formid- able foe to the codlin moth, they might make us poor folks an offer of it, as well as the Australians. It seems a pity we cannot get along without the spray- ing, as both good and bad insects are destroyed. When the San Jose scale first appeared, it was claimed that its natural enemies would soon clear it out, but these enemies never had a chance to get in their work. All kinds meet their death, if they are on fruit trees, either from Bordeaux, Paris green, or some other compound. Vegetation Under Walnut Trees. It is a saying one often hears that it is not a heajth- ful place under a walnut tree. Why, I never heard explained, but it has been said that no vegetation can be seen thriving under such trees. For two seasons past I have noticed something that may have some bearing on the subject. Near a black walnut a neigh- bor planted a young tree of the Western chestnut oak, Quercus castanea. Last year, about this time, in passing by the trees, I noticed that the portion of the oak tree which the branches of the walnut over- hung, was dead. Just in a straight line where the rain dropping from the walnut foliage would fall. The oak leaves were of a yellowish brown color, or as if they had been sprayed with thick tobacco water. This week, passing the same trees again, exactly the same thing has occurred. Just where the rain from the foliage falls, and no further, the leaves are blasted as they were last year. It would be interesting to know whether others have noticed cases of this kind connected with the black walnut, or with the English, or any other spe- cies. Should it be general, it may account for the saying referred to, that "walnut trees are not health- ful." Transplanting Evergreens in August. If an amateur, or anyone else, desires to transplant an evergreen in August, and has the time and money to take it up, and set it in its new position without disturbing a large ball, it will be very likely to grow. The Garden Magazine has an article on this subject in its late issue. It shows that, first of all, a root pruning in advance is necessary, say a year in ad- vance. Then move it carefully in August, with a ball of earth. This is all right. I have not the article by me as I write, but I do not remember that advice was given to water it at the same time. I consider watering it highly Important; in fact, would not attempt the work unless lots of water could be had. And I would drench the ground with water. It would compact the new soil with the old, and it, together with the warm soil, would cause fresh fibers to form at once. Nurserymen who have stock that would lift with a ball of earth could do the work safely through Au- gust and September, but unless a ball and water can be assured, I would not attempt it. The heat and drought which often come In late Summer will kill such stock. The weather following transplanting Is what Is all- Important. A spell of damp weather following a planting, lasting a week or two, might pull through a lot of transplanted stock, but on the other hand, such a period of hot and dry weather would destroy It. Great success sometimes follows late Summer planting, and often great loss. It is the success that leads us to think the Summer is the better time; but sometimes, try as we will, we cannot obtain the like success a second time. I have been on the fence many a time, swayed by success or the lack of it, and have about determined that the average nurseryman has better success with Spring planting than with any other. The climatic conditions are then not so trying. There is warmth without great heat overhead; top growth Is ready waiting to be made, and with care in planting, care that the roots are not dry for a minute, the tree Is likely to grow. Nurserymen are always so pushed in Spring that Ihey are willing to give more than the usual time to the planting of evergreens in the Fall. When this Is the case, the trees bearing balls of earth with them let the planting go on, soaking of water following. If this care cannot be given, the planting should lie over until Spring. JOSEPH MEKHAN. Gladiolus America. The accompanying illustration shows a single spike of what is probably the finest pink flowered gladiolus produced to date. The variety is one that was raised by Frank Banning, and was originally named Reuben H. Warder. The stock of it was purchas- ed by John Lewis Childs last Spring, however, who re- named it America, a fitting title for such a beautiful colored variety. We give below the grower's descrip- tion, which fits America exactly: Color, a beautiful soft flesh pink, very liglit and much like that of Enchantress carnation, except slightly tinged with lavender which gives it the delicate color- ing of the most beau- tiful telias. Words fail to do justice in describing this grand and glorious color; it must be seen to be appreciated. Size, growth is very strong and healthy, producing a beautiful dark green foliage and a strong, erect spike of the largest flowers, well set to show to the best advantage. Purposes: For florists' use its color makes it everything to be desired ; deli- cate, attractive and absolutely new, no other color in gladio- lus like it or one- half so beautiful. It has created a sensa- tion in the cut flower markets, selling for more than five times the price of other varieties. For bedding Its exceptionally rich dark green foliage and erect spikes of extra large and beautiful flowers make it most desirable for planting in beds in parks, private estates, etc. Mr. Childs intends making an exhibit of gladioli at the S. A. F. O. H. convention at Washington, and doubtless some spikes of America will be in the col- lection, so that florists in attendance there will have the opportunity of seeing this charming variety. New Pink Gladiolus America. Introdacer, Jobn Lewi^ Childs, Floral Park, N. V. WINDOW GLASS.— A meeting was held last week between the wage committees of hand-blown glass makers and the workers, at which no agreement was reached regarding wages and other matters pertain- ing to the next flre. All negotiations of the matters under discussion were declared off, and the meeting adjourned sine die. Glass is scarce and Jobbers gen- erally are advancing prices. New York Jobbers have advanced prices, taking effect August 4, as follows: First two brackets, 90 per cent, discount; larger sizes, SS per cent, discount. It is reported that these prices have been adopted in the western part of the State; also that the Jobbers in Toledo, Detroit and Cleveland are quoting the same and that other Western Jobbers will adopt similar prices in the near future. Should the manufacturers and workers fail to adjust their differences in the near future it will probably result in further advances in glass prices.- Metal Worker. 166 The Plorists' Exchange IdREER'S RENTIA5! sr "F-wc* .<5r*< to Kentia Forsteriana Per doz. 2'4-in. pots, 4 leaves, 8 to 10 in. high . . ,$1.25 Most"coniplete line'of sizes and best val- ues ever offerefl. Ifpossible visit our nur- series and make personal inspection. Kentia Belmoreana 5 5 to 6 5 to 6 e 6 6 6 6 6 to 7 6 to 7 12 to 15 15 18 to 20 28 to 30 30 to 32 32 to 36 36 42 42 to 45 45 to 48 2.00 4.00 6.00 10-in. tiilis, 6 to 7 leaves, 5% to 6 ft. high. 6 to 6M " 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 6% to''! 7 Made-up Kentia Forsteriana We call special attention to our stock ot made-ui> Kentia Forsteriana in small tubs; these are Une, strong plants of ftxoeptional value that are certain to please. Height Per doz. 3-in. pots, 3 plants in a pot, 10 to 12 inches $2.00 4 " 3 " " 15 to 18 " .... Helgbt 3% feet 8 " 4 7-in. tubs 3 8 " 3 8 '• .lants in a i»i'>t, IS to 20 inclies liigli, $7.50 per doz. ; $G0.00 per 100. 7-incli pots, 4 plants in a jiot, 32 to 34 inches higli, $2.00 each. 11-ineh tubs, 4 plants in a tub, 30 to 40 inches high, dwarf compact plants, very spreading; of excellent value, $4.00eacii. 12-iucii pots, 4 plants in a put. 4 to 4! , feet liigli, elegant, decorative stock, $10.00 each. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. BCDCIIIIIAI C (^&lll&i' Florltti' Bzebamr** wbrn wrltlns- BoBBiNK & Atkins Nurserymen and Florists VI8ITOK8 INVITED. ^•V^roS^S!;""" RUTHERFORD, N.J. HentloD the FlnrlatB' Kicbange when writing KOSTER & CO, ^I'i^^^ BOSKOOP, HOLLAND Hardy Azaleas, Box Trees. Clematis, Conifers, Hydrangeas, Peonies. Pot-Grown Plants for Forcing. RHODODENDRONS, H. P. ROSES. Etc. Catalogue free on demand. Mention The Florists' Erchapge when writing. FOR FALL, 1905 ROSES, strong, home-grown plants; H. P.'e and Ramblers. CLEMATIS, Large Flowering and Panlciilata. CLIMBING VINES, leading varieties. ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS and TREES, fine assortment. JACKSON & PERKINS CO. I!Iw\%Vk UenttoD tlie riorlita* BxdiaiKe when wrltiuK PEONIES Wholesale and retail catalogues ready for distri- bution. Sent free on application. All stock guaranteed true to name. Send your orders In early to be assured of a good collection for FaU planting. PETERSON NURSERY 606 W. Peterson Ave. CHICAGO. ILL Mention Tbe Florists* Exchange when writing. PEONIES Divisions to average more than 3 eyes, $10.00 per 100. SENU FOR LIST. EDWARD SWAYNE, Wast CliMUr, Pa. Mention Tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. ORCHIDS Arrived In splendid condition : Cattleya8chroederiF,C.lablata.C.Trlanee, C. Warnerll, C. Uowiaiia and C. Glgras. Write for prices. LAQER &* HURRELL, Summit, N. J. Orchid Growers and Importers Mention Tbe Florists* Exchange when writing. Decorative Ploni$ Latanla Borbonlca, 3 In. pots, 96.00; 4 In., $16.00; 6 In., $2&.00; 61n., f 50.00 per 100; 7 In. and 8 In.. tl.OO and $1.50 each; large plants from $2.60 up. KentlaFoFHtarlanaand Belmoreana, from 2)^ In. pots. $7.00 per 100; 3 In. pots, $12.00; 4 in. pots, 925.00- 6 In. pots, $60.00; 6 In. pots, $16.00 per doz.; from 7 In. pots and upward, at $1.76 to $36.00 each. Areca Lutescens, 4 In., $20.00; 6 in., $60.00 per 100; Sin.. $1.00 each. Larger plants, from $1.60 up. Pandanus Utllls, Bin. pots, 60c. Draceena Indivlsa.Sln. pots, $16.00 per 100. Phceuix Re- clinata, 6 In. pots. 936.00 per 100; $4.60 per doz.: 6 In. pots, $9.00 per doz. Larger plants from 91.00 up. Phcenlx Canarlensls, fine specimens, from 93.00 to $8&.00each. Plants In tine condition. JOHN BADER Troy Hill, Allegheny City, Pa. Mention Tbe Florists* Exchange when writing. TEXAS CROWN Shi inch pots Per 100 1000 Asparag^us Pltimosus $2.26 $20.00 Asp^iragus Sprengeri 2.0J 18.00 Smilax 1.00 9 00 Alyssuin, 2lDchpots 1.50 12.00 Alyssain, rooted cuttings 1.00 8.00 Boston Ferns, 4 Inch pots 10.00 Boston FernH,3 inch pots 6.0O J. W, COREE. Whitewrlght, Texas BOSTON FERNS Taken from bench, $10.00 to $50.00 per loo* Estra fine atock, Araucaria Excelsa From $1.50 to $2.00 each. Kentia Belmoreana, from 60c. to $6 00 each. WM. A. DOCK, No. Cambridge, Mass. A FEW fiOOD THINGS TOD WANT A nice lot of made-up KENTIA PALMS in 8 In. and 9 In. potaat$3.00to$5.00each. Splendid plants for decoration. Draceena Indlvlsa, 8. 4 and 6 In.. $6.00, $10.00 and $26.00 per 100. AsparaB-nsPlamoHas, Sin., $6. 00 per 100. Oeraulums, 8. A. Nutt, Oastellane, John Doyle, Parblns, Mme. Sallerol, Single and Double Oen. Orant. La Favorite, 2 in. pots. $2.60 per 100; 3 in. f»ot8, $6.00 per 100. nca Var.,21n., 92.00 per 100. Rex Begouia, nice plants, 2 and 2)iS in., $5.00 per 100. Boston Ferns, 6 In., 30c. each. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS. Newton. N. J. 'S 4>HOV78£8 100,000 PI^AKXS Sprays or Strings In any qaantlty EMERSON G. McFADDEN Tei.28A SHORT HILLS. N.J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. ORCHIDS FLORISTS' ORCHIDS Largest Import«rB. Exporters, Growers and Hybridizers In the world. SANDER & SONS, St. Albans. England Agent, A. Dlmmock, 31 Barclay St., N. T. City BOSTON FERNS PalmSy Dracaenas GeraniumSy Coleus and general bedding stock In large quantities. Write for prices. Cash or references. L.H.FOSTER ESTATE,f,S',fDorchesfer,Mass. Ask F. II. KR.\.«KH, WiiahlMelo". "■ < '■. "ho Is QUEEN BEATRICE Mention The Florists' Eichange when writing. FERNS OUR SPECIALTY s'ee^I^s We have now over half a million Fern Seedlings ready for shipment. Fine, healthy stock, ready for potting , in tbe following varieties : Pteris Cretia Cristata, P. alboUneata, P. Mayil, P. adlaotoldes. I'. Owrarda, P. Tremula, Onychium Japonlcnm. Aspldinm Tdussemense, Cyrtominm falcatam, Dodla aspera and Lomaria Oibba, Our Selection, at $1.00 per 100: $8.50 per lUtiO. 500 at 1000 rate. If by mail add 10 1. per lOO for postage. Assorted Ferns for Jardinieres, from 2^-in. ANDERSON & GHRISTENSEN, pots, $3.00 per 100; $25.05 per 1000. 503 at 1000 rate. Adiaiitaui Cuneatiini, fine, stocky, 4 Id. plants. $16.00 per 100: $140.00 per 1000. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, good stocky plants, from 2;.t-in. pots, ready for a shift, $3.50 per 100: $30.00 per lUOO. Clbotiuiu Srhiedei. We have a large stock of this maenificent tree fern In 3-in. pots. A GOOD INVESTMENT. $30.00 per 100; $275.00 per 1000 bOO at 1000 rate. TELEPHONE 14 F, SHORT HILLS, N.J. Angust 13, 1905 The Plorists* • Exchange 167 LIST OF ADVERTISERS i AllfU J K 191 Auderwiii & ChrlBten- Ben lOti AschmaiiD G 1*W Andorra Nurseries. . 164 Bader J 1613 Baker W J 192 Barrows H H 4 Sonl68 Baur Floral CO....K14 Bay State Nurs...l64 Bmyersdorfer H k Co.. Ill* Beach J E 188 Benulieu H 16- Beaven E A 19^ Beckert W C 160 Bernbptmer E 193 Bemlng H Q 182 Beffger H H & Co. .159 Black Chas 164-88 Blake B S & Son.. 167 Bloom .1 S 1S7 Bobblnk & Atkins.. 166 Book Wni A 166 Boddlngton A T 15S Bo1lo» t" "^ 164 Bonnet i Blake 191 BouloD & Son ItH Brague L B 193 Brenneman J D....183 Brill F 160 Brown Peter . . . I.'iS-90 Bryant J M 163 Burnham - Hltchlngs- pleraon Co 197 Bnrpee W A Co... 160 Byer Floral Co 167 Byer Bros 167 Calrd F P 187 Caldwell W B Co.. 197 Carmodv .7 I> 19S Chesney H 188 Chicago earn Co ... 186 CWlds J h 160 Cblnnick W J 188 Clncas * Boddlnetiin Co 1S7 Collins T 193 Conard & Jonea 188 Condon J 183 Connell B If8 Coolldge Bros 183 Coombs A 188 Cottage Gardens lo7 Conlon G 183 Cowee A n Cowee W J 192 Oowen's N Sons 195 Cralff R * Son 167 Croom .T P & Bro-lfi.*^ Crowl Fern Co 193 Cunnlnirham J H.I62-S7 Cnt Flower Er 191 nnllledoii'o Bros 186 nallns A 188 navls A B & Sons. 186 Deamud J B 192 niPtsch A Co 197 niller Caskey & Co. 194 Dillon Grnbonse Mfff Co 194 nillnn J L 1S6-SS Dnrnor IT ft SonS..I.86 Dovle J A 167 rreer Hy A. .168-6.8-n4 Diimont & Co 192 Dutton C S 183 Edwards & Docker Co ' 190 Elehholz H 186 Elaele C 194 Elizabetb Nnrs Co.. 1^9 Elliott W & Sons..IS8 Elliott W H ir,7 Ellwflncer & Barry. 164 Emmans Geo M 166 Endfz Van Ness * Co 166 E.«ler .7 194 Efzold & On 163 Feder S 19.'i Feltlinnsen .T E 190 Fenrleb J S 191 F & F Nurseries. .. .164 Flsber R 163 Field H W l.'<6 Foley Mf Co 196 Florist^' Hall As. 194 Ford Bros 191 Foster h H 156 Franklin Davis Nnrs Co 164 Garland O M 195 Ghormlev W 191 GiMIn & Co 195 Goddard S J 196 Gordon A 188 Goree J W 166 Gnnther W II 191 Green house Co ... 189 Gnftman A .T 191 Hanford R G 1S6 nansen & Lnndsted 187 Hanson G 186 Hart G B 190 Harris E 183 Harrison C S 167 Hartle J 180 Heacock .Ins 168 HelSR .1 B 188 Henderson P & Co. 159 Herr A M 183 Herendeen Mfg Co.. 195 HpiTuiann \ 194 HewB A H & Co... 198 Hicks & Crawbuck. .191 Hllflneer Bros 193 HIlllR C. R 167 Hill E G .«: Co 187 HloTWird E 197 Holton & Hnnkel Co. 192 Horan E C 191 Horn .7 F & Pro. ..167 Horticultural Arty.. 194 Howe C L 187 Hubert & Co 160 lluehps G J 190 leoe Bros 186 Ind Flower Co 186 Jacobs S & Sou 196 KllUouru V. 164 Kuiig Couat Co 104 Klukner A 104 Koster & Co 16B Kramer F H Iti2 Kreshover L J 193 Krlck W 0 107 Ki'ueschell Bros Co . 197 Lager & Burrell. 160-US Lang J 191 Laugjahr A H 191 .laeksou J H 190 Jackson & Perkins Co 100 Jennings E B 15^ Johnson J P Jr 188 Johnson & Stokes. . .1.^1) Johnson Heating Co. lye Jones H T 104 Kastlng W F 19^ Katzensteia & Co.. 104 Ueir Wm 107 Lake View K Gdns.188 Lawrltzen C IS^ Lebanon G'houses.. .187 Lehnig & Wlnnefeld 190 Leuthy A & Co lOS Lewiii W L ISO Lecakes N & Co... 193 LePage N loo Limbach C 195 I^'Ckland Lum Co.. 195 Loyett J T 164 Luttou W H loCi Mader P loo Maxwell Mfg Co... 104 McFadden E C 106 McKellar C W 102 McManus J 101 Meehan B C ISS Metropolltau Mtl . . 189 Micbell H F Co 109 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 107 Mittlng A 162 Monineer J C Co... 196 Moon Wm H Co... 164 Moore Hentz & Nashl91 Moore W J 192 Murdock & Co 192 Nafl Florists' Board of Trade 194 National Plant Co.. 190 Nicotine Mfg Co ISO Xiessen Leo 1 Js7 Ouwerkerk P 104 Padsmore I A 1S6 Page O S 1.SS Palmer & Sons l.ss Parker-Bruen Co ...193 Peacock L K 103 Pennock S S 186-03 Pentecost S N 1S3 Pesenecker C 15H Peterson 3 A 190 Peterson Nurs 106 Philadel Cut Flower Co 193 Phlla Market 193 Pbllllps H Seed Co.. 103 Pierce F 0 Co 197 Pierson A N 183 Plerson F R C... .l.'',7-69 Pittsburg Cut Flower Co 193 Pittsburg Fl Exch..l92 Poat Bros 163 Pollworth C C Co . . 192 Poutrhkeepsie E & C Co 188 P.ve R C 187 Quaker City Mach Co 195 Quidnick G'houses .186 Ralnsbury J H 164 Rawllncs E 1 107 Kawson W W Co...l.ns Ravnor J 1 191 Reed & Keller 193 Rees & Compere 162 Reeser Co 188 Reich V B 189 Reld B 192 Reinberg P 188 Relnberg G 192 Reliable S & F Co. 167 Renter S J IS7 Robinson H M Co.. 193 Rolker & Son 164 Rossig Bros 193 Rupp J F 103 Saltford Geo 101 Sander & Son 106 Schaefers 185 Schmidt Co J C 183 Schuneninn G T 1S5 Rchmltz F W O 162 Seollay J A 195-96 Scott J lOii Scrnnton Fl Snp Co. 193 Sbellroad G'houses. .160 Rberbbin W F 191 Rhrewsbnrv Nurs ...164 Rlcbert CT 194 SIcrers J H & Co..l.S7 Simpson R 188-0? Slinn & Thompson. .101 Smith N & .Son i«3 Smith W & T Co... 164 Smith T W A lO-S Smith & Gannett. ..IS" Rolfau C 167 Stearns A T Lnm Co 194 Storrs & Harrison Co 164 Stoothoir H A IS- Rtnder N 168 Stiirapp & Walter Co 158-63 Stupoe W 167 Rnydam J 186 Swayne E 166 Rwayne W 188 Rvrncusp Pottery Co. 193 Taylor B J 183 Thompson J D Co.. 186 Thomas W H ^.188 llioi'burn J M & Co.163 •nuiv (■ II 187 Toivcll Jos 187 Tni.-iiiIIv & Schcnck.191 Villi Mullcsch J 190 Viiiighaii's Seed Stofl-e 15802 Vanghan & SpciTy..l92 Vcipy W J & M S..1.80 VI. -It's Sons Jaa 162 Vincent U & Son. 10-1-07 V.ilscnat F ISO Wind R M & Co 163 Weber C S & 0 194 Wi-ber II Son 187 Wicber & Don 163 Welch Bros 192 Wi-nk P 164 Weaton H 187 Werlbpimer & Co... 193 Whil.llii Pottery ...193 While Pros 187 Wli'lor Bros 192 Willi li 11 107 Wliiliilch C 190 H liilii.son E F Co.. 192 Wood Bros 167 Wiiodliury U li 162 W.ioiiniir B 190 Worcester Conserva- tories 188 Young A L & Co... 191 Young J 191 Zangen O V 190 Zimnier Chaa 183 Ziniglebel D 162 Ziiolanek A C 163 INDEX TO 5TOCK ADVERTI.SED a. col. 1; b, col. 2; c. col. 3; d, col. 4. Acaiypha 190 Ageratum 167-83 .\llpi-naiilhera ...167-83 Alvssum 166-67 Antirrhinum 158-67 Aqullegia 160-67 Araucaria 106-68 /Vsparagus 157-66- 67-6.S-SC-87-90-94 .-Vsters 102-83-90 Azaleas 158-64-66 PeiUIIng Plaiila ....190 Begonias 106-67-90 Iloxwood Iftl-OO Itilllis ..1.57-5S-.59-60-62- 63-64 Caladium 163 Callas 158 Caiceoiaria 159 Campanula 168 Cannas 163 Capsicum 167 Carnations 167-83-86-87-90 chrvsantbemnms 167-83-86-88 Cineraria 1.59-00-O3-G7-9O Clematis 104-66-94 Coleus 167 Conifers 166 Crocus 157 Crotons 167 Cyclamen 159-67-90 Cryptomeria 167 Cupbea 167 Cut Flowers 190-91-92-93 Ilaffodlla 103 Dahlias 163 Daisies . .1.59-62-a3-G7-90 Decorative Planta.l6C-6S Delphinium 166-67 Dlelvtra 164 Dracaena ..164-60-08-90 Evercrpena 164-67 Ferns 158-59-00-67-68-69- 83-86-90 Fleua 168 Foxglove 168 Freesia .157-58-159-62-03 Fruits 164 Fuchalas 190 Geraniums .166-67-83-90 Gladioli ieff-67 Heliotrope 167 Hyacinths 1.57-58-63 Hydrangeas ie't-06 Ipomoea 190 Ivy 164-90 Lantana 167 Lilacs 164 Lilies 1.57-58-5.')-62-63-04 Mlirnonette 158-.59 Mvosolls 159-62-67 Narcissus .. 1.57 -.5,8-60-63 Xnrserv Stock ...'64-66 rtrchids 166-68 Ovalis 162 Palms ..158.66-67-68-88 Pandanus 166 Pansy ..158-59-00-02-6.3- 01-67-83 Peonies ...LIT Oi-66-67 Perennials 164 Phlox 187 Poinsetfias 194 I'l.pples 167 Primula ...159-63-67-90 Privet 164 Rhododendrons ..164-66 Roses ..159-04-66-07-83- 86-88-90 Salvia 167-83 Seeds 157-58-59-60-62-64 Shruiis 159-64-66 Smilax .167-68-83-86-87- 88-90 Rnlraea 164 Stocks 158 Swalnsona 167*94 Sweet Peas 158-63 Sweet William 166 Trees 159-64-60 Tuberoses 163 Tulips 157 Vegetables. 160-64-67-83 Vinca 166 Vines and Climbers. 164- 66 Violets 167-86-88 MISCELLANEOUS- .\rtificlal Leaves ...193 Rollers 189-95-96-97 Bone Meal 163 Boxes 190-93 Collections 194 Decorative Greenery 187-93 Designs 192-94 Engravings 163 Fertilizers 1 6.3-88-93 Ftltini-a 194-96 Fhirists' Letters. .193-94 Florists' Supplies 190-91-92-94-98 Flower Pots. Tubs etc 167-9.3-98 Gabix 193 Glass 1.89-94-95-96 Glazing Points ..189-94 G'house Bldg . .194-95- 96-97 Gutlers 194-95-96 Hail InsiLraiice ....194 Hose . . 189 Immortpllea 193 liiseiticide .163-85-86-94 Lumber .189-94-95-96-97 Mastlea 197 Moss and Peat 193 Mushroom Spawn ... 158 Newspaper 194 Paints and Paint Sup- plies 189-95 Pipe. Joints, Valves 189-96 189-94 I'ihbons Siisil . . . Stakes an Tile 193 189-94-95-06-97 1 SiipiM.rfs 15S .50-03-86 . ..106 Tools and Imtiiements 1S9-94 Ventilators ..1S9-94-95- 96-97 Water Tower 197 Wire 186 Wire Clip 167 Wired Toothpicks... 192 Contents. A Day With Henry Eckfora(IUus.)..161 American Carnation Society 161 Bayer.>?dorfer Contest, The 171 Canadian Horticultural Associa- tion 172A Carmody, J. D., Sergeant-at-Arms, S. A. P. (Portrait) 181 Catalogues Received 163 Changes In Business 185 Chrysanthemums 183 Club and Society Doings 172 Experiments with the Rose 171 Firms Who Are Building 185 Freeman, J. R., Establishments of (Illus.) 172B Gladiolus America (Illus.) 165 Lilium Sulphureum 172A Nursery Business, Sales End of 161 Nursery Department 165 OBITUARY— J. S. Richards 170 Pamphlets Received 172A Retail Florist, For The 172B Review of the Market 185 Revised S. A. F. Entertainment Pro- gram 170 Seed Trade Report 160 Seeds, Good, That Fail to Grow. ,.172 Shaw Medals, The 171 S. A. P. O. H. Membership 170 S. A. F. O. H. Special Convention Matter (Illus.) 173-lso S. A. F. O. H. Trade Exhibitors 172 Supplement, This Week's 170 TR.\DE NOTES— Newport 184 Chicago, Cromwell, New York, Philadelphia 183 Boston, Pittsburg, Louisville 191 Cincinnati, Indianapolis, St. L«ouis,192 San Francisco 194 Utica, N. T 195 Washington Men, Some of The, You Will Meet, (7 Portraits) ......181-182 Washington Weather (Illus.) 181 Week's Work, The 186-7 FERNS FROM FLATS ALL BEST SEEDLINGS. Pterig, Agpi- dinin Tgussemense, Cyrtomium, etc. Good, strong, healthy Btock In variety only. Now ready tor pottl..g. (Two or more plants In each clump). My selections. Price, $1.60 per 100 clumpa. by mall. $10.00 per 1000, f. o. b. , express. PAMSIES WORTH CROWING New crop of seed. $1.00 per packet; $i.no per oz. : $12.00 per >4 lb. Cash with order, please. Make your address plain to avoid error. CSOLTAU 1 99 Grant Ave. Jersey City, N.J. Mention The Florlata' Rxphange whpn writing. J 2 In., $1.25 per 100. Per 100. CKYPTOMKKIA JAI'ONlCA.SIn M.OO 4 In....... 10.00 CUPHKA (flKurPIant), 2ln 1.26 E. I. RAWLINCS, Quakertown, Pa. MpDtlnp Tbf Fl'-rlsis' Kxrtinnee whpn writing. ^■1 ^H p% K ■ g\ A good variety ot the b ^m »i l\l ^^ rlftitklndii tor ailing I ^B Im I « %9 r«rn dlflties, etc., 2.^. Inch, »3.0O per 100. KE NXI * B and COCOB. nice (or centers. 1\ lnt:h. 10 eta. f*ach; $9.00 per 100. KEPiXIA DELMORKANA, 6 Inch pot8,60ct8. each. HAI.VIA, from aat», $1.00 per 100,0 H. WESTON, HEMPSTEAD, N. Y. Mention Tbe FlorlBta' ErcbnnKe when writing. The Green Goods Man W. KEIR Pikesvllle, Md. Asparagus, Smilax, Cochet KoseH, Fisher CarnatiotiK. MPDtlop tbe FloriBts' Kxf ha ngp wh«*n writing ROBT. CRAIG & SON JOHN BURTON, Receiver. ROSES, PALMS, CROTONS CAIt.:NAXIOI«8 and KJoveltles In DECORAXIVE M.ANX8 Market and 49tliSt$., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention the FlorlBta' Bxchange when writing. Asparagus Plumostts 2)^ inch pots, $2.50 per 100. 2"4: inch pots, $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. J. S. BLOOM, Riegelsville, Pa. MfTitlnn Tbe Florlsta' Exchange when writing. 1:2/^ cts. each DnCTnU CCDUC from bench, ready for 5 in., DUOlUn rCnnO finestocklin: eta. each. DDIUDOCEC 2in. Chinese, (^ln-onicaG. Fimbriata rniNlnUdLO Alba. Rosea, Lilac, Carmine, Hy- brid, Baby, $2.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS P. N.2in.,2ct,, IVORY ROSES 2in.,2ct,. FLOWERING BEGONIAS okindB,2Hin.,2«cte. Cash. Direit all orders plainly to BYER BROS., Chambersburg, Pa. UcTttlon the FlorlBta' Errhang" whpg writing. Field-Grown Carnations Mrs T. W. Lawson Queen Louise . . Per 100 Per 1000 S5.00 $45 00 4.00 35.00 J. F, HORN & BRO., Alientown, Pa. 20 North Uth Street CARNATIONS FIELD GROWN. STRONG AND HEALTHY Per 100 Per lOOO Queen $5.00 $45.00 Fair Maid 5.00 45.00 Prosperity 5 00 45.00 250 at 1000 rates. AUGUST QAEDEKE & CO., NASHUA, N. H. Mention Tbe Florlats' Exchange wben writing. 50 CHOICE PEONIES IN 400 -VARIETIES Choice" Perennials, Phloxes, Delphiniums, Oriental Poppies, etc. G. S. HARRISON'S SELECT NURSERY, YORK, NEBRASKA Mention the Florists' Exchange .when writing. PEONIES Queen Victoria (Whitleyi) §;i.00 per 100; liSO.UO per 1000. Festiva l^axima 30.00 " 350.00 " Fragrant (The bloom producer) G.OO " 50.00 " For 10,000 rates and other varieties, write to GILBERT n. WILD, sarcoxie, MO. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. 168 The Plorist-s' Exchange Ne|)hrole|)i» Scottii t®" Note reduction in price for young plants for delivery on and after September 1. We have an immense stock of this most useful of all Nephro- lepis and are, there- for, prepared to book orders for fine young plants, in 2^ inch pots, delivery September 1, 75c. per doz. ; $6.00 per 100 ; $50.00 per 1000. Also for immediate delivery : Per doz. 100 4 in. pots . $3.50 $25.00 5 in. pots . $6.00 $50.00 6 in. pots . $12.00 $90.00 Ne|>hrole|)i» Barrow^ii This is an improve- ment on Nephrolepis PiersonI, and we have every reason to believe this will hold the same posi- tion to the Pierson Fern that the Scottil now holds to the old Boston. You will make no mistake in in- vesting in it at once. We offer originator's stock, fine young plants from 234 in. pots, $3.50 per doz. ; $25.00 per 100; S200.00 per 1000. Seedg, Bulbs and Plants for iuimedlate planting. Nephholeiis Scottii See Our Current Wholesale Price List HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. ■■jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjj VJWW-JWVJ^^ Mention The Flurfsts' Exebange when writing. ORCHIDS JTx^E cordially invite all to visit our exhibit in the Convention VJL/ Hall, where we will have a fiUl lino of established and imported ORCHIDS. If you are interested in Orchids it will pay you to see them and get our prices. LAGER & HURRELL, "^n^S'iVpSSS^ SUMMIT, N. J. Mention the FlortatB' RxchBnge when wrltlnc. SGOTTII is the best Commercial Fern, and I have the largest and finest grown stock of it in America. See my Exhibit at tlie Washington Convention For September J delivery, 2 '4 -in. pots, fine plants, $6.00 per JOO, $50.00 per 1000. 250 at thousand rate. From the bench, extra fine bushy plants, JOc., J5c., 25c., 35c, 50c., 75c., $J.00 each. Also extra fine stock in 6, 7, 8 in. pots. Write for prices. JOHN SCOTT Keap Street Greenhouses, Brooklyn, N. Y. Nephrolepis Barrowsii $25.00 per 100. SCOTTII FERNS lio.oo per loo. Strong 21/2 inch stock, from bench. See display advt. in issue of May 13. EEHIITIBHBBOWS&SOII WHITMAN, MASS. 1 Mention The Florists' Cxcbapge when writing. I KENTIAS As Good As Can Be Grown JOSEPH HEACOCK WYPJCCXE, PA. MeutloD The Florists' Exobnn.ge when writing. ASPARAGUS 100 Spreng-eri. 3 In. pots, nice plants $4.00 Asparae:u8 Plumosiis Nanas. Sin. pots. 6.U0 Muilax. 2 tn. pots l.BU Foxgloves. Strong, 3 In. pots, mixed 6.00 Catupan ula Calycantheiua. Canterbury Bell, mixed. 3 In 5.00 T. W.A.SMITH, Mention the Florlsta* BIDDEFORD. ME. Exchange when writing. PALMS, FERNS AND DECORATIVE PLAINTS A large assortment of Ferns for Jardinieres. Also Arauearias, Rubljors, Paudanus, Aralias, Dracaina.s, Aspidistras, Marautas, Crotons, etc., etc. WHOLESALE PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION A. LEUTHY & CO. Importers and Exporters, Growers and Dealers '''Nu'".eHer' RoslindalB, Bostin, Mass. Mention The Florists' Eschauge when writing. Studer Offers PALniS,FERNS,DRACJENAS Four varieties, small and medium sizes; also 50,000 pot and field grown ROSES, Philadelphia Ramblers, etc. Secure bargains while at the Oonvention. because stock must be sold. Green- houses must be rebuilt. Oall at Center Market, at greenhouses or at Exhibition Hall. N.STUDER,Wasliiii([lon,D.C. Mentlnn The Florists' Exchange when writing. BE WIDE AWAKE Fill your empty houses with something that will yield you 100 per cent, profit on your investment. GODFRBY ASCHMANN'S ARAUCARIA EXCELSA will do It. Telephone: 1207 Williamsburg Branch: E. 45th St. and Rutland Rd. Flatbush "When you undertake to do anything, do It RIGHT, or else don't begin." This Is our Motto, adopted ten years ago, when we commenced Importing the first lot of the well-known and so much' admired Pet Plant, ARAITCAKIA EXCE:l,8A, from Belgium. This everlasting green foliage plant is growing more in favor by tasteful plant buyers every year. Please watch the growth of our Importations In ten years: First year, 100; second, 250; third, 500; fourth, 1000; fifth. 2,000; this year, 1906, Is now the tenth anniversary, with 5,0U0. How many nest year, 1906 ? The outlook Is for 7,000. All of them grown for me In Belgium under contract by an Araucana specialist, I must eay for the benefit of my customers that they were never before so nice and large for the money as this year. I herewith quote you special prices on them, tor cash. JUST LOOK : Customs House. Made-up plants (large one In 5'4-in. pots, 10 to 12 Ins. high, 2-yr. old, 3 tiers J0.50 sv^-In. pots, 13 to 16 Ids. high, 2-yr, old, 3 to 4 tiers 60 6-ln. pots, 16 to 18 Ins. high. 3-yr.. 3to4 tiers. .75 6\i-ln. pots, 18 to 20 Ins., 3-yr.. 4 to 5 tiers... 1.00 6>i-ln. pots, 20 to 24 ins. high, 3-yr. old. 5 to 6 tiers 1.25 Araiicaria Compacta Robusta, unusually large, very beautiful, 3 sizes. 3 to 4 tiers. 20 to 26 Ins. wide, $1.60, $1.75 to S2.00 each. Glaaca, 6 in. pots, 3 to 4 tiers, 16 to 21 its. wide, $1.00, $1.26. $1.60, $1.76 each. Eentla Forsteriana, 30 to 36 In. high, 4-yr. old, $1.00; 4-yr. old. 25 to 30 In. high, 75c.: 4-in., made up with 3 plants, about 10 leaves lu all, 20 to 25 Ins. high. 25c. to 35c. each. Beliuore- ana, 4-yr. old, 25 to 30 In. high, $1.00 each. Above are the elzes entered in the Philadelphia center, 3 smaller ones around), 7 In. pots, $1.60 to $1.76 each. FlcuB Elastica, Imported. 4-ln. pots. 25c. ; 5-5^2 In., 35c. -40c. each , 6 in. pota. 50c. each. Areca Lntescens, 3 sizes, 4 In., made up with 3 plants, 18 Ins. high, 20c.; 6-In., made up with 3 plants, 26-3J-35 In. high, 40c., 5Lc. to 75c. each. Adiantum Cuneatuni (Maidenhair Fern) 4-ln. pots, very Btr.jng. ready for 6 In. or 6 In., 15c, ; 5-In., vory strong. 26c. each. Cocos 'Weddeliana, 3 In. pots, 12c. Boston FeriiBf6-In.. 30c., 36c., 40c. each.; 6'ln., 50c. each. Pierson Ferns, 6-ln- 50c. to 6Cc. each. Ai4parag:us PlnmostiB NanuSy 3 In., $6.00 to $7.00 per 100. Uentloo the FlorUU' Bxcbuis» wb«a wrltiLac. All goods must travel at purchaser's risk. Please mention If pots are wanted. Gash with order, please. GODFREY ASCHMANN, '"p'^.u^a^S^lThiITa".^' WHOLESALE GROWER AND IMPORTER OF POT PLANTS llAMtton 1¥* Florlits* Bxchaag* when wrlttag* ADgast 12. 190S The Florists' Exchange 169 <^ THE TARRYTOWH TERN iNephrolepis Plersoni Eiegantissima THE BE8T RECORD Of ANY NEW INTRODtCTION The Much Coveted $50 Prize irom the Hortlculturat society ot New Yorh ^iknT"^rTe\''e7r ^ NEPMROLEPIS PICRSONI LLCGANTISSIMA GOLD MEDAL ^Z"" SHAW GOLD MfDAL Louisiana Purchase Exposition OOLD MEDAL Pennsylvania Horticultural Society COLD MEDAL Rhode Island Horticultural Society GOLD MEDAL New Orleans Horticultural Society SILVER MEDAL Society of American Florists — Highest Award SILVER MEDAL Massachusetts Horticultural Society SILVER MEDAL New York Florists' Club— Highest Award SILVER MEDAL American Institute, New York — Highest Award SILVER MEDAL Newport Horticultural Society— Highest Award SILVER MEDAL Tarrytown Horticultural Society — Highest Award And Numerous Diplomas and Certificates of Merit Introduction 1905 There is nothing in the fern line that is as handsome as this beautiful feni when well grown. It is a wonderful improvement over Nephrolepis Piersoni iu every respect, both in regard to beauty and habit of growth. It is a sport from the Pierson Fern (Nephrolepis Piersoni), but it is very much more beautiful and of greater value. It is as different from the Pierson Fern as that is from the Boston. The small side pinnae are again subdivided, producing an exquisite and beautiful effect, changing the entire character of the fronds, which measure less than half the length and about twice the breadth of the fronds of the Pierson Fern. The fronds also assume an entirely different form, the side pinnae standing at right angles to the mid-rib of the frond, on edge rather than flat, as is usual, making both sides of the frond equally beautiful — entirely different from any other fern. The plant is very dwarf, only about half the height of the Pierson Fern, and of very much more compact habit. Taking it altogether it makes one of the most exquisite plants and one of the most valuable for table and house decoration that has ever been introduced. The cut fronds, on account of their beauty, will be in great demand for table decoration. Well-grown plants make most magnificent specimens. See our Large Exhibit at the Washington Convention We are now ready to book orders for Fall delivery at reduced prices. Write for our Fall price list. F. R. PIER50N CO. Tarrytown=on" Hudson NEW YORK i& J 70 The Plorists' Exchange FOUNDED IN 1888 A :we<>kly; Medium of^'. Interchanges' fori Florists, Nurserymen Seedsmen and the Trade in general Exclusively a Trade Paper. Enterefi at New York Post OWce as Second ClAfs Matttr Published EVERY SATURDAY by A. T. DE lA MARE PTG. AND PUB. CO. LTD. 2, 4, 6 and 8 Duane Street, Telephone 376s'john. NEW YORK. CHICAGO OFFICE: 2361 No. 40th Ave. ILLUSTRATIONS. Electrotypes of the lUustratlong used In this paper can usually be supplied by the publishers. Prices on application. YEARLY SUBSCRIPTIONS. United States. Canada and Mexico, $1.00. Foreign countries in postal union. $2.50. Payable in advance. Remit by Express Money Order, draft on New York, Post Office Money Order or Registered Letter. The date on the address label Indicates when subscrip- tion expires. as entrance between them is effected. The curving of the hedges is graceful; and the whole made to form a pleasing picture, where, too often, similar struc- tures are an eyesore in public places. The hedges are of the California privet, a plant that does splen- didly at Washington. The main part of the structure is used by the park pruard. The door to the building is hidden by the trunk of the white pine. The time the photograph was taken was the close of the month of June. The flower bed was handsome, but hardly at its best. But the park itself was a ireat to see. There had been ample rains, brighten- ing up the foliage of the trees, especially that of The evergreen magnolia, of which tree there are some beputiful specimens in this park. And these mag- nolias were in flower, their large white globe-shaped blossoms being handsome and conspicuous. The fo- lia sfe of this magnolia does not become injured in this park as much as it does in some other parts of Washington, hence it is such a treat in the Winter season to stroll through the grounds and enjoy the sight of the beautiful trees, with their lustrous green leaves. T^afayette Park is immediately across the avenue from the White House grounds, hence is well patron- ized by strangers, as well as by those who live in the vicinity. Some years ago. when in Washington, there was a large specimen of Gordonia pubescens in this park, but on the occasion of our last visit we could see no trace of this beautiful and rare tree. JOSEPH METEHAN. REGISTERED CABLE ADDRESS: Florex, New York. News of the Week in Brief. Glass is scarce, and jobbers generally are advancing prices. The Shaw gold medal, valued at $25. is to be offered at thp forthcoming St. Louis exhibition. The American Carnation Society will hold a meeting at Washington next week, to take up the matter of by-laws, etc. The Philadelphia Florists' Club invites all the S. A. F. delegates going to Washington, who can do so, to stop over at the City of Brotherly Love. An interesting feature of the convention next week will be the Bayersdorfer contest for the best American Flag, to be made with immortelles. The entrance fee is $5, to pay for space. The prize is $25. Albert McCuUough, the Cincinnati seedsman, says "stupendous frauds are being unearthed" in the seed division of the Department of Agriculture, but are be- ing kept quiet as far as possible. Our Canadian brethren are holding a most success- ful meeting in Montreal, this week, a partial report of which appears in this issue. Among the subjects of debate was the present duty on plants. It is probable that committees from the Nursery- men's and Seedsmen's Associations, with a committee of the S. A. F., will jointly discuss parcels post, and other postal matters requiring amendment, at the ^Washington convention. Reports from our correspondents throughout the country indicate that the attendance at the S. A. F. convention at Washington next week will surely be a record-breaker. Information as to routes selected and fares, from many points to the conventiou city, Hre fur- nished in this week's issue. OBITUARY John Salter Richards. John Salter Richards, of Brookline. Mass.. known to flower fanciers all over the country as "Uncle Dick," the oldest horticulturist in the country, is dead. He was ninety-four years old. Mr. Richards was a California pioneer, arriving in that State in February, 1S49, after piloting a party across the isthmus. He accumulated a small fortune in the gold fields and also made money laying out estates for men who suddenly became rich there. His spe- cialty was the cultivation of fancy varieties of gladi- olus. THIS WEEK'S SUPPLEMENT. Guard House and Hedge Arrangement, Lafayette Park, Washington, D. C. When taking photographs in Washington, D. C. some time ago. a sight of the guard house, ^nth hedge arrangement and flower bed, so pleased us that a pic- ture of it was added to the number taken. The whole arrangement was very pretty, and as it was at one side of Lafayette Park, as a background, as it were, it seemed most appropriately fixed and arranged. WTiat first attracted our attention was its prettiness as a whole: then it struck us that the hedge arrange- ment leading to the 'toilet rooms was an extremely good one, the effect of all being heightened by the pretty flower bed in front of the enclosure. Hedges used as these are, are often set in straight lines. Here they are winding, giving privacy almost as soon Revised S. A. F. Entertainment Program. RECEPTION TO PRESIDENT VAUGHAN.— This pleasant affair will occur on Tuesday evening at 7:30, on the palatial lawns of Mr. Andrew Loeffler, on the Brightwood road. It is proposed to have a brass band nf about fifty pieces furnish music while refreshments pre being served. The grounds will be beautifully illuminated for the occasion with thousands of electric lights; and special car.s will be run at short intervals to the place where the reception is holding. This novel celebration of an always-popular function will certainly be highly ap- preciated by every participant. Second Day, Wednesday, August 16, 1905. AN INVITATION TO LIINOHEON. Mrs. J. R. Freeman, chairman. — Immediately after the morning ,'ession the visiting ladies are requested to partake of a luncheon, tendered by the wife nf the vice-president of the S. A. F. O. H., Joseph R. Freeman, at 612 Thirteenth street, N. W., three squares from conven- tion hall, four minutes' walk, or direct by car in two minutes. CARRIAGE RIDE.— After luncheon is served, car- riages will be in waiting in front of Mrs. Freeman's. B12 Thirteenth street, for a drive through the residen- tial section of the city and the valley of Rock Creek— a very picturesque section of the National Park. Third Day, Thursday, August 17, 1905. 9 a.m. LADIES' TROLLEY RIDE.— Trolley ride through the city of Washington and along the palisades of the Potomac River to the famous Cabin John Bridge, (one of the wonders of the world), returning to the Congressional Library for luncheon. Thursday Afternoon, August 17, 1905, 2 p. m. LADIES' BOWLING CONTEST, W. H. Ernest, chairman. — The toadies' Bowling contest will take place at 2 o'clock on the Y. M. C. A., alleys, on G street, N. W., between Seventeenth and Eighteenth streets. Take any car going west and get off at Seventeenth street. An elaborate luncheon will be served in the parlors of the Y. M. C. A. adjoining the alleys during the contest. SHOOTING TOURNAMENT, Z. D. Blackistone, chairman. — Special cars will be in waiting in front of convention hall to convey all desiring to take part in this contest to the grounds of the Analostan Gun Club, Wisconsin avenue, where all provisions have been made for the entertainment of those participat- ing in tWe shoot and their friends. Many prizes have been secured in addition to those ottered by Treasurer H. B. Beatty. Luncheon will be served under the trees in the fine grove adjoining the Analostan Gun Club. Fourth Day, Friday, August 18, 1905, 9 a. m. sharp GRAND EXHIBITION DRILL.— Grand exhibition drill on the ellipse, immediately south of the White House, by the Engineer Corps stationed at the Army War College, Washington; accompanied with a full regiment band considered to be the equal of any in the United States, the whole to be commanded by Colonel Edward Burr. After the drill the members of the Florists' Club of Washington will be glad to accompany parties de- siring to visit any of the Government departments. Special arrangements have been made at the De- partment of Agriculture, the Propagating Gardens and the White House conservatories to render a visit of our guests pleasant and profitable. The prizes that have been secured for the different contests are of unusual good quality and value. We regret late receipt of the photographs of several of these beautiful prizes prevents reproductions appearing in this week's issue. Tlie S. A. F. O. H. Membersliip. President Vaughan, of the S. A. P. O. H., in his ap- peal to the trade and others interested in floriculture and horticulture published in our columns last week, called attention to a matter that heretofore has not, we think, received that full consideration which its importance justifies, viz., the present and past stand- ing of the membership roll of the S. A. F. Mr. Vaughan says: "Let us look nt its membership record. Fifteen years :Lgo. in IRS!) and 1890, we averaged 1,100 members, while in 1899. ten years later, we had less than 600 paid mem- I0 per cent. Tliis shows that our society has fallen short from 40 to 75 per cent, of its rightful increase, and has gained nothing from the recent enormous growth in flori- culture and general horticulture. "It is conceded that the increased public interest in our chosen work during the year just past is unprecedented ; some say that one-third more people are taking an in- terest in gardening to-day than ever before. This is true of both rich and poor. Add to this the Civic Improvement work and School Garden movement." We subjoin herewith a table of statistics, compiled from the society's records, for the years 1890, 1897 and 1904, showing the States where the membership has increased, as well as those in which it has diminished ;n the seven-year intervals selected. 1890. 1 2 S 36 -Mabama California Colorado Connecticut Delawa re District of Columbia 21 Florida 3 CJeorgia 6 Tlljnois 58 Indiana 14 Iowa 16 Kansas 7 Kentucky 10 I.,ouisiana 5 Maine 9 Maryland 17 Massachusetts 183 Michigan 17 Minnesota Missouri Montana Nebraska New Hampsliire New Jersey 9 30 1 9 56 1897. io 2 16 1 9 1 3 21 12 9 2 7 1 4 9 121 10 4 20 3 7 36 125 3 1904. 7 6 10 23 1 21 5 7 113 28 2 13 47 48 17 54 'i 5 31 136 110 20 663 70 2 1 105 11 5 1 889 Secretary of Agriculture Wilson will address the meeting at the opening; session of the S. A. F. O. H.. Tuesday, August 15. ' J. E. FREEMAN. Now York 217 North Carolina 2 North Dakota 1 Ohio 65 Oklahoma Ore.gon 1 Pennsylvania 169 Rhode Island 19 l^outh Carolina 2 South Dakota . ." Tennessee 5 Texas 3 T'tah Vermont 9 Virginia 6 Washington 1 West Virginia 2 Wisconsin 12 Nova Scotia 1 Ontario 26 Manitoba Quebec 9 Kngland 6 France 1 Ireland 1 Belgium Total 1,081 From the foregoing information it will be seen that !he largest augmentation to the society's membership in the years mentioned has come from the Western States, the biggest falling off occurring In the States where horticulture is most largely developed, viz., Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania; and in the Province of Ontario. Allowing tor the natural causes that go to deplete the membership of a society, such as death, retirement from business, failures, removals, and other agencies, it would seem that the diminution in the Eastern States named is' an unnatural one. the cause of which it might be worth the society's while to inriuire into. The fact that Canada now has its own organization may, in part, account for the falling off in the S. A. P. O. H. membership from that region. A glance at the society's records will, we think, dis- close that the large influx of members which generally attends an annual convention is but a transient one. the interest in the S. A. P. and its work ceasing, in the majority of cases, with the convention itself. How best to hold the affiliation of every new member added is a matter that will bear the most serious considera- tion of the society, and to this end an expression of opinion, secured by personal appeal from those who have, for reasons best known to themselves, severed their connection with the organization, would, in a degree, provide data to those in authority looking to the furnishing of remedial measures with a view to the retention of every member secured, so far as pos- sibly can be done. It appears to us that in order to hold, as well as beget interest, some means should be devised whereby the society and its work can be kept prominently and continuously before all concerned. This might be accomplished. In some measure, by the official issuance August 13, 1905 The Plorists' Exchange J7I of n statement, at, say, quarterly Intervals, showing w'lKit tho orgniiizatioii is doing or accomplishing in the iiiteriTn hctwcon ils annual ses.<:ions. Expectancy, Katisfipd at brief intervals, is a sreat factor in con- servinff interept in anything, often more potent than the actual realization or m.aterialization. True, the S. A. F. work, so far as registration is concerned, is kept well before the members and iilhers; and. although that information Is offieial. ap- pearing, as it does, in the class papers, it is more likely than not to be regarded as only forming part of the weekly budget of news which these periodicals liinvide. creating more often than otherwise but a Ii;iRsing interest. Then comes the thought, is there no other and more material method, outside of registration announce- ments, whereby cnn he demonstrated the fact that the S. A. F. O. H. lives and moves and has its being from one August to another? f'annot its staunch and tried adherents think out a working plan whereby the .societ.v can be kept in evidence all the year around be- fore its members, and the world at large as well, also a system be adopted whereby more tangible beneficial results than at present seem to be the case, would result to the rank and file, thus conserving allegiance? The duty of the S. A. F. in its relation to the in- creased awakening in horticultural affairs through- out the United States, also touched upon by President Vaughan. will doubtless receive the careful attention of those in attendance at the Washington conven- tion. There may be a diversity of views on this mat- ter. One thing is certain, however: The development of the trade itself can only proceed from the augmented interest taken in the cult it champions; and the more the one can be promoted and encouraged the better It will be for the other. We desire it to be thoroughly understood that In submitting the foregoing facts to the attention of all interested we have only the best welfare of the S. A. F. and of horticulture generally at heart, and do not wish to be regarded as reflecting (as we cer- tainly are not) on the shortcomings or neglect of any one official of the society. It is our sincere belief that the stronger the S. A. F. O. H. can be made and kept, the better its self-imposed endeavor Is carried out, the more comprehensive the sphere of that en- deavor, the greater will be the advancement along horticultural lines, to secure which is the society'.' avowed object. ,ind what those who support it. both materially "and morally, desire so much to see ac- complished. Amendments to Postal Laws. The following suggestions, writes Chairman C. L. Watrous, in the National Nurseryman, were offered to the legislative committee of the American Asso- ciation of Nurserymen by interested nurserymen and include some of the points to be considered by the joint comm,ittees of the American Association of Nurserymen; the Seed Trade Association and the Society of American Florists: Amendments proposed to postal laws to provide for: One cent letter postage. A parcel post system equal to that of England. Germany and other foreign coun- tries, thus permitting us to send by mail a package weighing eleven pounds or less at a reasonable rate. A foreign parcel pnst enabling us to make shipments of small parcels of merchandise to and from foreign countries, subject of course to usual custom house duties. The privilege of mailing catalogues and other printed matter and samples of merchandise at a bulk postage rate not exceeding eight cents per pound with- out the trouble of affixing postage stamps. Some better method of postal remittances which will do away with the "2 sticky stamp" nuisance. The committee has had no time to consider these propositions and reports them for information only and without recommendation. President W H. Grenell, of the American Seed Trade Association, writes to the same periodical: "At the late meeting of the American Seed Trade Asso- ciation the matter of co-operating with the nursery- men was referred to the incoming committees, byt no committee from the nurserymen met with us. I have requested the chairmen of committees of Postal "Laws and Regulations. Customs and Tariff and Transpor- tation to either personally or through their committees be renresented at the meetinsr of the Society of Ameri- can Florists, and there to ioin with a committee of the nurserymen and a committee of the florists in dis- cussing and formulatintr any nlan that will be of bene- fit to the three nntional societies. The chairman of our Transportntion rommittee is George S. Green. Chi- cago, chairman of Postal Laws. Charles N. Page. Des Moines. Town, and chairman of Customs and Tariff, Winfried Rolker, of New York." Philadelphia's Invitation. Editor Florists' Kxchange: At a recent meeting of the Florists' Club of Phil- adelphia, It was. on motion, decided to invite all mem- bers of the S. A. F. on their way lo the convention to be held at Washington. D. C. who can conveniently do so, to stop off at Philadelphi-i and <'all at the club rooms. Broad street above Spruce, where the glad hand and refreshments will be cordially extended. ED WIN TyONSDAl^K, Secretary. I The Bayersdorfer Convention Contest. Rules and regulations groverning the competition for the Bayersdorfer prize, for the best American flag to be made with immortelles tied on to toothpicks, or otherwise. Flags to be made with immortelle braid- ins will not be admitted in this contest. First. — The entrance charge will be $5. to pay for space. Second. — The flag to be not more than 6 feet, nor less than S feet 10 inches in length. Third.— The style of flag to be left to the discretion of the competitor. Fourth.— Each exhibit to be In possession of the Superintendent of Trade Exhibit before 10 p.m., Au- gust 14. Fifth.— Each exhibit to be numbered, the number to correspond to number in sealed envelope containing name of competitor. Sixth.— Judges to be appointed by the executive committee of the S. A. F. O. H. The prize Is $25. PETER BISSET, Secretary Washington Florists' Club. The Shaw Medal. I'lditor Florists' Kxchange: I desire to call the attention of your readers to the rthaw medal which Is offered in connection with the Shaw premiums each year when a flower show is held in St. Louis. The Shaw medal is a gold one, of $25 value, and is offered by permission of the trus- tees of the Missouri Botanical Garden, under provis- ion of the will of the late Henry Shaw, for the "best plant of decided merit for cultivation, not previously an article of North American commerce, and intro- duced to such commerce by the exhibitor during the year in which said award is made." Haven't you, reader, a plant which you could show in competition for this valuable prize? OTTO G. KOENIG, Manager St. Louis Flower Show. Experimenting With the Rose. There is one rosarian in existence who evidently believes that ail the problems connected with the rose and its culture have not yet been solved, and who has set up a self-imposed task associated there- with, the successful carrying out of which will be of immense value to all interested in the queen of flow- ers. We subjoin herewith particulars relative to the work of this enthusiast, taken from The Gardeners' Chronicle, in the belief that the record will form in- structive reading, as well as tielng suggestive to our own rosarians. In fact, we think endeavor along most of the lines laid out could well receive the favorable consideration of the American Rose Society, as it provides material to work upon that would furnish the subject of some very valuable programs in the years to come. Our experiment stations, devoting at- tention to floricultural affairs, will also find abundant suggestion in what is hereinafter submitted. An article in the current number of the "Revue Horticole" gives a brief account of the now famous rosary established at I'Hay. near Bourg la Reine, by M. Gravereaux. which was visited by some of the deputation from the Royal Horticultural Society which visited Paris this Spring. No fewer than one thousand five hundred varieties, or so-called varieties, are cultivated, a herbarium has been formed, and a library established. But this was only the begin- ning. The project expanded, and now a collection as complete as pos.sible of all the wild species from every country Is being made, a vast correspondence Is estab- lished, hybridization and cross-breeding are carried out, a laboratory Is proposed, trials Instituted, and every means taken to study and to demonstrate the subject in its scientific, artistic, cultural and even commercial aspects. In the arrangement of his trial grounds M. Gravereaux has had the advantage of the talent and skill of M. Ed. Andrg. That gentleman has lately revisited the "Roserale de I'Hay," and, in the journal to which we have alluded, gives a brief ac- count of some of the trials and experiments now in progress. These trials are carried out In beds set apart for the purpose, and their general character can be gleaned from the following brief note: Experiments showing the methods of pruning most ap- propriate for particular varieties. — Four specimens of the same variety are placed side by side. Of these four, one is hard-pruned, the second moderately, the third still less, while the fourth is not pruned at all. Experiments to induce flowering at different periods, e. g.. early-flowering, mid-season (normal), late-flower- ing. Investigations as to the best stocks. — Fifteen different varieties are used as stocks, the scion being the same In each case. The roses used as stocks are R. laxa, canlna, rubiginosa. arvensls. Inermis, Manettii. indica major. De la Grifterale. „ _ „ . Inquiries as to the influence of different soils.— Soil has been nrocored from various re^e-growing centres Angers, Orleans. Lyon. Golfe. Juan. Luxembourg. La Brie. Ivry. Villejulf, etc.. and the same variety has been planted In each. Experiments relating to the use of manures.- Various commerclRl manures are tested comparatively. Trials with artificial manures of different composition. — For this purpose the roses of the same variety have been planted (a1 in arable land, (hi in pure sand. In each case (a and b) the roses are grown fl) without any addition to the soil. (21 with a complete manure. (31 with a manure without nitrogen. (4) with one from which potash Is ex- cluded. (51 with one into the constitution of which no I>hnsnhates enter. Diseases of roses. — In this case comparative trials are made of various fungicides and Insecticides. Production of new varieties by cross-hreedlng. — A spe- cial quarter is reserved for the examination of the nu- merous crosses raised between Rosa rugosa and other species and varieties. Influence of grafting on the production of varieties.— Fivation of sports. ^^ , ^ Merits of new varieties. — All new varieties are obtained and their relative merits tested. If judged of sufficient value, they are drafted off Into the general collection. Influence of Ilght-ravs of different colors o^^ the growth and coloration of roses. Production of perfumes. — Each variety has its special odor. Colors of roses. — In a catalogue which Is In course of [ireparation the colors will be described tersely and pre- cisely, so as to be easily comparaljie. Classification of roses according to their perfume. This Is, indeed, a vast program, and It may be feared that its itrojec-tor may be overwhelmed by the amount of detail he has accumulated. Concentrated effort on one or two particular points might yield more satisfactory results. In any case, we owe not a little to M. Gravereaux for making plain to us what we do not know about roses, and what we may expect to know in future as the result of his experiments. PAMPHLETS RECEIVED. MUSHROOMS AND MUSHROOM SPAWNS. AND rUTiDE TO MUSHROOM CULTtJRE.— We have re- ceived from the Pure Culture Spawn Company, Mer- amec Highlands, St. Louis County, Mo , a copy of the second edition of this pamphlet. It describes the "Tissue Culture Pure Spawn." recently referred to by Dr. B. T. Galloway in these columns, and fur- nishes serviceable information on the subject of mushroom culture generally. How to Grow Nephrolepis. (Paper read befnre the Canadian Hortirijltura.! Ansop{atU>ti, at the Montreal Conrentioi', by Jvi^eph Bennett), I suppose this question refers to the varieties of nephrolepis that we florists grow for sale, and com- monly known as the "sword." or "Boston" fern and its sports? T do not pretend to be an expert on this Muestion, but will tell you how I generally grow them. In the first place, if you want to get up a stock plant out some on a bench, and let all the runners grow. You can get a large number of young plants from one hundred square feet of bench. Use any or- dinary soil with some grit or sand in it; three inches nf soil on the bench is quite sufficient. Don't shade the plants unless the glass is bad. and then as little as possible. If planted early in the Spring you will sonn get a lot of runners large enough to take off and renlant in another bench, or pots if desired. Having young stock readv. you must make up your mind whether you will replant In a bench or put in ix'ts. If you use the bench, just plant them as at first, shade for a few days and keen all runners cut off. By the first of September thev should be ready to pot, and you can then make up different sizes by put- ting some singly in pots and some two or three plants together, according to sizes wanted. T think bench plants should be potted not later than the first week in September, in order to give them a good chance to get well rooted in the pots befnre being sold. Should you decide to grow in pnts instead of the bench— and I believe you get the best results that way. though It is more trouble — put the plants into nots in similar soil, but be sure the nots are well drained. I like to ffive a little shade to the pot plants in very warm weather, as that prevents them drying out so much. Also plunge the pnts in ashes if pos- sible; it helps the plants bv keenine the roots conl and also keeps the plants from eettinc upset by the forre of the water when syringiner them. It is very nrnhable that your pot plants will look rather pale duriner Summer, especially if they are potbound. but that is verv easy to alter. Cive them some fertilizer once or twice a week and the color will sonn he all right. T may say that if you want to ^et erond plants in small pots, it is quite necessary to use fertilizer all the time, after the pots are full of roots. There are several sports from the sword fern. First. N. Piersnni. T was much disappointed with this vari- etv the first year. I planted it out on a bench, and when we potted It the fronds wre so long and h^n\^y that they broke from their own wele'ht. Pos- sibly T mav have shaded too mut h and helped the nbove result. The second year T grew it in nots all tbe time, and the result was ouite different. T would strnnerlv recommend this sort to be thrown In pots, and onW planted out to s-et stock. N. Scottii is a variety that can. T think, be cro-wn *^ither wav with success, and will in time, T believe, "■ive the Boston fern a very hard run for first place r^s n popular plant. With m^ so far it has done very wnll, but the color hap not bpen .lust to my satisfac- tir>n. T intend tryine to get it a niVer crreen this Fall with some "stufT' t bave got from Toronto. The varietv N. Plersoni "pleerantis'^ima" is very nicp for a private place as a varietv. and nerbaps to mak" n specimen of. but T question vpr-*- much if any of the "sports" will oust thp Boston from its present pln-^e un'ipss it be. as T said before, the varietv P-^ottii. That. Mr. Chairman, is about all T know: and T "wIlT bripflv sum up with this advice as to how to erow r-ephroTpnis- Crow them in potp if A-mi can givp them tViP necessarv attpntion. but if Habi^ to cet nee-lected, riiant them ou*- nn a bench, ^vf plentv of room, an^^ Vp t^ ^ Preirm^dt 1 f*l 1^ 1 Ground Plans of S. A. F. Exhibition Halls Classification of Exhibits : Class A— Plants Class D— Greenhouse Appliances, including Flower Pots Class B— Cut Blooms Class E— Florists' Supplies, including Fancy Earthenware Class C— Boilers and Heating Apparatus Class F— Bulbs and Seeds Class G— Miscellaneous ing new varieties. For more than ten years he has given a large part of his time to the improvement of sweet corn, and the three new sorts exhibited by him at this meeting were part of the results of his v/ork. Other members who spoke at length on this subject were Messrs. McLellan, Faxon, Mcintosh, Meikle and McLeish. The vegetable committee, con- sisting of James McLeish, Andrew S. Meikle, and William F. Smith, closely examined Mr. Elliott's new varieties of sweet corn, and after most careful con- sideration announced the following awards: To El- liott's Early Pearl, which is ready to eat by July 1, a silver medal; to Elliott's Model, which comes in about August 1, a bronze medal; to Fish's Early American Wonder, a sweet corn ready for market July 15, a first-class certificate of merit. Mr. Elliott also brought some early tomatoes which he had grown and ripened outdoors, but these were simply for ex- hibition. Mr. Elliott has sold at his place selected ears of his various varieties of sweet corn to epicurean consumers for $1 a dozen. The secretary read a very Interesting letter from Mrs. Hamilton Fish Webster, offering her services to help the society in every possible way at the Fall exhibition. The committee of arrangements took under consideration the request of John Lewis Childs. Floral Park, N. Y., to stage at our Autumn show a very large quantity of gladioli. Mr. Childs of- fered to display any number of spike.s, even by the thousands, if space was available. At this meeting Mrs. Hamilton Pish Webster and Frank L. Peckham were elected active members of the society, and John A. Boyle, gardener to J. J. Van Alen, Jr., was proposed for membership. The Citizens' Business Association, having decided that Newport should have an "Old Home Week" celebration of seven days, from September 10 to 16 Inclusive, this society ap- pointed a delegation consisting of the president, James J. Sullivan, the secretary. David Mcintosh, Andrew S. Meikle and Bruce Butterton, to meet the city committee and make arrangements for our part in the event. A trades procession will be the great feature of the week, and it seems to be the wish of the members to have a creditable float in this carnival parade. As our Fall exhibition comes on the same dates as "Old Home Week," all this will naturally lead to a much increased attendance. The next meeting will be held Wednesday evening, August 16. F. W. S. A. F. O. H. Trade Exhibitors. Through the courtesy of Superintendent Cooke, we subjoin a list of those who will make exhibits In the various classes at the S. A. F. Washington conven- tion heard from up to the time of going to press: CLASS A.— PI,.\NTS.— J. M. Lamb, Fayettesville, N. C; Joseph Heauock. Wyncote, Pa. ; Siebrecht & Son, New York; the Conartl & Jones Company, West Grove. Pa.; A. N. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn.; Vaughan Seed Store, Chicago; The Storrs & Harrison Company, Painesville, O. ; W. L. .Schmeiske, Binghamton, N. Y. ; Julius Roehrs, Rutherford, N. J.; Robert Craig. Philadelphia, Pa.; H. M. Barrows, Whitman. Mass.; J. A. Peterson, Cincinnati, O. ; Lagtr & Hurrell, Summit. N. J.; Lemuel Ball. Philadel- phia. Pa.; Charles D. Ball. Philadelphia, Pa.; The Temp- lin Company. Calla. C, and Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Phila- delphia, Pa CLASS B.— CUT FLOWERS.— John Lewis Childs, Floral Park, N. Y. ; Arthur Cowee, Berlin, N. Y. ; Henry Eichholz, Waynesboro. Pa. : The Conard & Jones Company, West Grove, Pa. CLASS C— BOILERS AND HEATING APPARATUS.— Burnham Hitchings Pierson Company. New York; More- head Manufacturing Company, Detroit: Kroeschell Bros. Co.. Chicago: Holly Castls Company, Boston: The King Construction Company, North Tonawanda, N. Y. : The Herendeen Manufacturing Companv, Geneva. N, Y. CLASS n.— GREENHOUSE APPLIANCES, INCLUD- ING FLOWER POTS.— George M. Garland. Des Plaines, [11.: John C. Moninger Company. Chicago: Quaker City Machine Company. Richmond. Ind. ; Cleveland Cut Flower Company, Cleveland, O. ; A. Dietsch Company, Chicago: A. H. Hews. North Cambridge, Mass.; August Cortes. Wyncote. Pa. CLASS B.— FLORISTS- SUPPLIES. INCLUDING FANCY EARTHENWARE. — L. B. Brague. Hinsdale. Mass. : J. AV. Scflon Manufacturing Company, Anderson, Ind.; Reed & Keller. New York: .Schloss Bros., New York; H. Bayersdorfer & Co.. Philadelphia; M. Rice & Co., Phil- .idelphia; W. J. Boas. Philadelphia; Lager & Hurrell, .Summit. N. J.; Roseville Pottery Company. New York: r>. B. Long. Buffalo. N. Y.; S. S. Pennock. Philadelphia: .1. Stern & Co.. Philadelphia; Lion & Wertheimer. New York: Hammel & Downing Co.. Milwaukee. Wis.; J. B. Owen Pottery Company, Zanesville, O. ; The Dayton Paper Novelty Company. Dayton. O. CLASS F.— BULBS AND SEBDS.— Henry F. Mlchell Company. Philadelphia: Arthur Boddington. New York; H. H. Berger & Co.. New York. CLASS G— MISCELT.ANEOTTS.— The Gray Lithograph Company. New York; The Florists' Exchange, New York; The Livingstone Peed Comiinny, Columbus. O. : H. J. Smith, Hinsdale. Mass.; American Florist. Chicago: Wil- liam Simpson, Philadelphia; W. C. Heller & Co., Mont- clair. N. J.; Horticulture, Boston; F. H. Kramer, Wash- ington. D. C. The Plorists' Exchange I72A EIGHTH ANNUAL MEETING AND EXHIBITION AT MONTREAL AUGUST 8, 9, 10 AND II, 1905 The eighth annual convention of the Canadian Hor- ticultural Association opened Tuesday afternoon, Au- gust S, promptly at 2 o'cloolt. The association has cer- tainly made a great gain in membership since meeting here five years ago. The hall of the Natural History Society presented a very animated appearance before the meeting was called to order. This was caused by the trade exhibits being staged in the same hall, "which kept the delegates more together. The ladies, too, were very much interested in the exhibits; and Mr. Gibb, who superintended, is to be congratulated on the neat appearance of the florists' stock shown. His Worship Mayor Laporte welcomed the delegates on behalf ot the city of Montreal in a very appro- priate speech, which was responded to by William Gammage, of London, Ont. President Robinson then read his address, which was discussed \'ery freely by the members. President Robinson's Address. Allow nie in presenting this the seventh annual address of the Canadian Horticultural Association, to congratulate you on the progress which has been made since our last meeting in this city. Then there were only four members in attendance from the Great West ■ and very few from other parts of our vast Dominion. To-day the West has sent representatives from almost every town and city, and the East has distinguished itself beyond our most sangriine expectations.. We have a representative from far away Newfoundland, which goes to show that the society is extending its usefulness and making its influence felt throughout and outside the Dominion. Broadening the Society's Scope. But while we are exercising such an influence over a certain class of our profession, I feel that the society's usefulness could be very much extended Up to the present I may say the association has been solely and wholly a trade organization. I would like, in the near future, to see our profession in all its branches better represented than heretofore. This could be accomplished in several ways. The private gardeners, for instance, do not receive any direct benefit from attending our conventions: they cannot make a trade exhibit as the florists can, consequently, apart from the social part of the program, they are practically lookers-on. The committee this year is to be congratulated upon devoting so much of the program to landscape and private gardening, but even this is not sufficient. The landscape public and private gardeners have no doubt inculcated a love of flowers into the hearts of thou- sands of people, thereby creating a larger demand for flowers year by year; consequently the florists reap the reward of the gardeners' work. So we should reciprocate and help one another to the utmost of our ability. I believe this society should substantially recognize the work of our fellow-craftsmen by the awarding of suitable medals or certificates to be com- peted for at our annual convention by private garden- ers. I earnestly hope some action will be taken at this meeting, or by the executive during the coming year, to formulate and carry into effect this recommendation. Need of a Registration Bureau. I would like to call your attention to the necessity of a registration bureau, where new introductions In plants or flowers, whether raised here or brought into this country, can be judged, registered and a complete record kept of all such exhibits. At the present time the originator of new varieties is sadly handicapped In having no such committee to send his Introductions to. and consequently has to wait until a local flower show is in progress to get his fellow-craftsmen's opinion on his products. This branch of our profession is in its infancy now; but it is wise to get the machin- ery well oiled and in running order before needing it. I would respectfully suggest that a committee be ap- pointed by this association, composed of three mem- bers in, say. Montreal. Ottawa, Toronto and London, who could meet at stated intervals, or as necessity de- manded, to .iudge any new rose or well grown plants, flowers or anything pertaining to horticulture, with power to award medals, diplomas, certificates or what- ever award the exhibit should merit. This would en- tail very little time and trouble on the part of the committee, and would be an incentive to Canadian hybridizers and raisers of novelties to improve the existing varieties now in- cultivation. Trade Conditions. From information I have gathered, I am satisfied ±hat the past season has compared, as far as profits are concerned, favorably with former seasons. Prices to the growers have been good, and good flowers and plants have been in steady demand, considering the enormous amount of glass which has been added to our commercial places throughout the country in the last few years. It is really surprising where the product is disposed of. There was scarcely a time w-hen there was a glut in the market, and oftentimes a scarcity of flowers, especially of good flowers, has existed. Not only is the demand increasing, but the demand for quality is increasing also, thereby showing that our business is becoming more a necessity than a luxury every year, and is taking its ri.e'htful place in the commerce of the country. The plant trade has been very good, especially at the holiday season. Plants are .sjuwly but surely gaining in public favor. This cun be accounted fur by the fact that every year more plants are grown and of infinitely better quality than ever before. There is no fear of plants taking the place of cut flowers, for. while the demand for plants lias increased enormously of late years the demand for (.ut flowers has increased accordingly. There is prnb- ably more money in growing cut flowers than in grow- ing plants, but the Ilorist doing a retail business will certainly come out on top by growing a stock of good plants in variety. The bedding plant trade this year exceeded all ex- pectations; a larger quantity was grown than ever be- fore, but all were sold out before the demand was ex- hausted. It is in this particular cla.ss t)f trade that we feel the necessity of uniform prices. This subject is a rather difficult one to handle, but after we have heard Mr. McKenna's paper, we will probably find a solution of this much-discussed subject. The demand for shrubs and herbaceous plants is in- creasing rapidly. Many new residences are being built in the suburbs of our cities, and the growing demand is for some plant that w'ont require renewing every year. I would advise all florists with land at their disposal to lay in a stock of these useful plants, and to be prepared to meet the demand. Tlie Trade Paper. I am sorry to have to announce the demise of our trade paper. A Canadian paper is admitted by all to | be a necessity. The Canadian Florist, while in circula- tion, was soundly abused, perhaps deservedly so. but when it disappeared it was sadly missed. I don't think a trade paper would for a few years pay its expenses, and like any other young business it could hardly be expected to do so; but in a few years' time I feel cer- tain a Canadian paper would be a paying concern. We have plenty of able writers, and all we require is an editor who can command the respect and confidence of the trade in geneial. We have been very unfor- tunate in the selection of our editors in the past, and I would advise discretion before this matter is officially disposed of. The reading matter in such a paper is certainly its chief attraction, but the benefits to be de- rived by the Canadian Florist are from the advertise- ments. There are wholesale houses all over the Do- minion who can supply the Canadian trade with all the staple articles required, but who. unfortunately, have not the means of letting their brother florist know what they have to dispose of. Again, a florist wants to buy a certain class of plants, but he has no means of finding out where he can procure them in Canada: consequently, he looks up his trade papers, which happen to be American, sends good money out of the country, pays the duty and is thankful for what- ever he can get. No. gentlemen, reciprocity is a word which is unknown to our neighbors to the south of us, and the sooner we recognize the fact that Canada is for Canadians the sooner wnll our trade, our paper, and our organization be successful. Tiie Duty on Plants. A resolution was passed at our last convention with reference to the question of duty on plants. Tour committee did all in its power to carry out the wishes of the association. One Minister promised to get the matter put through the House immediately, and several local members promised their hearty support, but, un- fortunately, the Inst elections were too close and the next general elections too far away for us to get any- thing but promises. An\how. the resolution created n good discussion in our trade paper and brought out a diversity of opinion among the members of the craft. You are all aware that a tariff commission has been appointed to go the round of the cities and tow^ns this Fall to discuss the subject with all branches of trade; now, I would respectfully suggest that the members of this society drop their party politics for the time being and discuss the tariff question from a business standpoint. It is entirely necessary that there be a uniformity of opinion before we can impress upon the commission the desirability of arrangement of duties on plants. Ttie Labor Question. While the labor question has been very unsettled In nearly all branches of trade, I am glad to say the rela- tions between employer and employee in our profession have remained satisfactory. True, there is a scarcity of intelligent native help and we have to depend almost entirely on immigrants for our greenhouse help, but as our business increases and the possibilities of ad- vancement are better known, this matter will" right itself. The Trade Exliibit. The trade exhibits in connection with our annual conventions are, I am glad to say, growing rapidly in extent and importance. To members of the asso- ciation is shown the quality of the stock grown right in our own country. The exhibitor may be disappoint- ed at not receiving a lot of orders immediately, but his exhibit will be impressed upon the mind's of the delegates, and when they require a certain stock they know just exactly where to obtain It without going out of the country. Certificates and diplomas are in the hands of the association, and I hope the judges will award them generously but with discretion. This will also enhance the value of the trade exhibit. A Printed Report Necessary. T would again call your attention to the fact that a printed copy of the complete doings of the Canadian Horticultural Association, as well as awards of the various committees, would be a boon to all the mem- bers, not only as a reference, but, if nicely printed, would be worth preserving as a memento and record of past conventions. Choosing Next Meeting Place. A place of meeting for our convention next year should be seriously considered before a choice is made. We have so far visited all the large cities, and the prevailing idea is to meet in one of the smaller towns. The argument is that this will not only stimulate horticulture in these towns, but will be in the best interest of the society. 'WiU the members attend the convention in a small town as well as they would in a city where there are other attractions apart from the sessions? The prosptrity of the association depends entirely upon its membership. The association is in a rtourishins '-ondition now, tlianks to the hard work of officers and members for the past seven years, but there is still a lot of missionary work needed. I would certainly like to see more activity among our members — a little effort by each would materially Increase our membership. There is no reason why we sliould not double our membership next year; when we consider the large number engaged in our business It Is strange that so few take advantage of the benefits to be derived from a national society. No member should rest satis- fied until every other member of tlie craft is enrolled upon our books, and every florist throughout the coun- try should be made to see the benefits arising from being a member of this organization and attending its conventions. The thanks of the association are due the members of the executive committee, who have spent time and money in attending the committee's meeting and look- ing after the interest of the society since last conven- tion. They have been greatly handicapped latterly by having no trade paper in which to discuss matters pertaining to the association. This has necessitated a large amount of correspondence, but this work has been done by them with a will, showing they have the society's interest at heart. The result of their work and deliberations are now before you. and I hope will be dealt with as thoy deserve. T must also congratulate the members of this asso- ciation in the interest they have always heretofore manifested in our meetings. The sessons have at all times been well attended, papers given an attentive hearing, followed by animated discussions, which in- variably bring out the best points on any subject. I would ask eacli and every member to keep up the repu- tation of our association, take part in all debates; and. if you have a question you would like answered, don't be afraid to ask it, either verbally or through the question box. All such will be cheerfully answered by practical men. Give strict attention to business during the session, and the local committee will see that you give strict attention to pleasure during the entertaining part of the program. A program has been arranged that I hope will prove interesting and valuable to each and every one; and may you leave this city feeling that this convention has been Interesting, instructiA'e and another link in the chain of good fellowship among all members of the craft in our Dominion. Regarding a Canadian trade paper, the feeling was general that the Canadian Horticulturist should open a trade department and a committee was appointed to confer with the representative of that periodical, who was present at the convention. In regard to extension of membership, "Walter Wil- shire w^as sure that a larger number of private gar- deners could be induced to join the association if ap- •proached in the right w^ay. W. A. Manda. South Orange, N. J., w^as plain in his reiTiarks on the tariff question. He .said that buyers from his side of the line would purchase a superior article produced in Canada and pay the 25 per cent, duty willingly, but that article had to be superior. Mr. Campbell, Simcoe, pointed out. however, that Groff's gladioli were grown in the United States to supply the United States market, which industry rightly belonged to Canada, and had there been no duty these bulbs would have been produced on this side of the border. The meeting adjourned at 4:30 p. m, Tlie Trade Exhibit. D. J. Sinclair. Toronto, florists' ribbons, baskets, folding boxes and supplies in great variety. Certifi- cate of merit. Dupuy & Ferguson, Montreal, seeds, fertilizers and tools. Diploma. Foster Pottery Company, Hamilton, flower pots. Highly commended. C. Scrim. Ottawa, ferns in assortment and well- grown ericas. Highly commended. Hall & Robinson. Montreal. Boston ferns, small ferns in variety, seedling palms, cyclamen, etc. Diploma. Campbell Bros.. Simcoe. Ont., magnificent display of gladioli. Certificate of merit. Lillum Sulphureum, from the Himalaya Mountains. Editor Florists' Exchange: One small bulb, received three years ago from a friend in Vermont, made but little growth the first year and did not bloom until the second year, when it produced two large blossoms on a strong stem. This, the third season after planting, the main stalk has grown to be more than five feet high, bearing eight immense bells, nine inches long or twelve inches counting the stort stem from the main stalk, by eight and one-half to nine inches across at reflex of petals. The flower somewhat resembles that of longiflorum in form, while in color it more resembles auratum, but is not so strongly marked, the color being creamy white, shading to yellow in the throat. The outside of the petals is tinged with purple, but the whole flower ■ is practically white. The perfume is very strong, but delightfully sweet and agreeable. This lily multi- plies from bulblets in the axils of the leaves, like tiger lilies. We used four of the flowers in a large pillow^ design, which attracted much attention. Joplin, Mo. EDWARD TEAS. PAMPHLETS RECEIVED. MUSHROOMS AND MUSHROOM SPA"UT^S, AND GUIDE TO MUSHROOM CULTURE.— We have re- ceived from the Pure Culture Spawn Company, Mer- amec Highlands. St. Louis County, Mo , a copy of the second edition of this pamphlet. It describes the "Tissue Culture Pure Spawn." recently referred to by Dr. B. T. Galloway in these columns, and fur- nishes serviceable information on the subject of mushroom culture generally. I72B The Florists' Bxcnange FOR THE RETAIL FLORIST. The compass of floricultui-al thought just now points to Washington, D. C. Next weelc's convention of the S. A. P. will rightly be the most important of its kind, and every florist in business for himself, or herself, should make an effort to attend. Retail florists, as a rule, are accused of being indifferent to all existing organizations, and very thinly veiled are the slurs and accusations of growers and deal- ers, all of which is unnecessarily unfortunate. If there is any branch of the trade more important than the rest, or more necessary to the ambitions of a national society such as the S. A. F. O. H., it is that of the retailer, who comes in touch with the element necessary to all proper degrees of prosperity. There is a vast difference between the producer and the dealer, yet their interests are, or should be, the same. A great deal is said and thought of in the store, of course, of a lack of variety of stock, or a total absence of many desirable kinds of flowers. The vast majority of growers are only too eager to grow anything you will, or can. guarantee a fair return for. The manufacturers are ready to execute your every suggestion. It would appear that the ma- jority of retailers depend on others to think for them, and that their interest in anything is confined to how it appears and disappears. Long hours and hard work are responsible for much of the seeming in- difference. The retailer is necessarily a slave to hi^ business; he can ill afford to ignore even the shadow of an opportunity to meet his terrible expenses. When a chance does occur, his endeavor is to get clear away from business affiliations. Next week's con- vention at Washington is an exceptional opportunity, for enjoyment and instruction. The city's countless attractions, the sure-to-be splendid trade exhibit, mostly intended to show retailers the very latest and best in all requisites; the long delayed and much desired meeting, the known and unacquainted, the absorbing discussions, the general great good to flor- iculture and the inexpensiveness of it all, should appeal most magnetically to every florist worthy the name. Yes, go there, and raise your voice, too, at its very door, against the Government's scandal of free seed distribution. Let your words be not an empty, seedless protest; use ball cartridges of facts. Now is your time to accomplish a great and lasting benefit to your trade, for the indiscriminate and costly dis- tribution of dead or worthless seeds, as practised by the Government, is an incalculable injury to the retail trade, and an inexcusable insult to the intelli- gence of the progressive people of this prosperous country. To the growers or dealers in supplies who wish to extend their business, this convention affords an exceptional chance to display their goods before ap- preciative buyers. The retailer must forever be on the watch for improvement; even the most isolated aspires to be up-to-date in essential particulars. The drummer who visits you carries little of and imparts less of the really good things offered in the metro- politan districts. At this convention will be shown all the latest and best; and the possibilities and probabilities are that in one or two sales next season you will be able to regain whatever expense the trip cost you. In any case, knowledge gained is ample reward. We have long known and highly respected the artistic ability of George Cooke, the manager of the Trade Exhibit, and can assure all that their displays will be carefully attended to and, if left to his judg- ment, will be arranged to best advantage. KINVARA. Carnations at Dailledouze Bros., Flatbush, N. Y. Judging from the condition of the carnation stock just housed by Dailledouze Bros.. Flatbush, N. T., the present Summer has been a very favorable one for the plants while in the field, even though there were occasional periods of unusually hot weather dur- ing that time. The Dailledouze Brothers plant all their stock out- doors during Summer, with the exception of one or two benches of new varieties. They are fortunate enough to own a farm situated about a mile from their greenhouse establishment, the soil of which seems to be especially adapted for carnations, the plants making a magnificent growth therein. Trans- planting into the greenhouses can be commenced Colonial Garden, Mt. Vernon, Va. early in July, the plants make such splendid head- way. Before August arrived every bench was planted; and it was our privilege to go over the range of glass under the chaperonage of Eugene Dailledouze, just after the last houses had been filled. A finer and more uniform collection of carnation plants it was never before our lot to see. The stock throughout is perfectly clean and vigorous: the many ills and dis- eases that carnations seem to have become heir to of late years are conspicuous by their absence at this establishment — not a sign of trouble of any sort was apparent in the vast range of glass. As there are so many varieties of carnations under commercial culture at the present moment, it will, no doubt, be of interest to carnationists generally to know what varieties the Dailledouze Brothers will rely upon during the coming season for their supply of cut flowers. It is a well-known fact that this firm produces high- grade flowers at all times; and nothing but the best sorts are good enough for them to cultivate, so that a list of the kinds they have planted offers a safe and sure guide to such as are unfamiliar with some of the carnations now grown commercially. For white varieties, the choice has got simmered down to three varieties: The Queen, Lady Bountiful, and White Lawson; and while a few of some other sorts are in evidence, the three mentioned are planted most extensively. The Queen made such a good rec- ord for itself last year that it has become the prime favorite; as an early bloomer it is without a peer, and one of the houses that was planted somewhat early is a sight to behold. We never before saw such a crop of flowers in a house on the first day of August as this variety was showing at the time of our visit. Of course, the flowers are not quite so large as those of Lady Bountiful; at the same time they are of sufficient size to be ranked among the first-class grades. Lady Bountiful does not do its best until early Winter, but from that time on it cat* be relied upon to provide plenty of high-grade blooms. White Law- son has proved just as floriferous as its parent; and is one of the best whites ever sent out. There are also planted in smaller quantities. Lieutenant Peary, White Seedling 144 C, a very large flowering variety, of which we have made previous mention, not yet named; and a trial batch of My Maryland, which has made a splendid showing, so far, and gives promise of being very floriferous. In the pink section, the major portion of the space is devoted to the firm's own pink seedling, a variety not yet named, but which has been under trial sev- eral years, and in all probability will be dissemin- ated in 1906. The color is somewhat after the order of that of Mrs. Frances Joost, and very desirable. As a producer, the Dailledouze boys have proven con- clusively that it beats any other variety they have ever grown; and it is a sure money maker, easy to grow, and quick to start again after being cut, inva- riably making three even breaks on every growth that is stopped. Mrs. Thos. W^. Lawson and Enchan- tress are also grown extensively; Genevieve Lord is likewise represented in a small way; and the new wonder from the West, Fianc6e, is planted to the extent of 1,500 plants. This latter sort is one of the few that have been grown indoors all Summer; the method and treatment accorded them have been con- ducive to good results, and the plants give every promise of beneficial returns. It was our first view of a batch of Fiancee, and we were at once impressed by its appearance. The deep blue coloring of its fo- liage makes it a distinct feature in a house in which several other varieties were also planted. Fiancee has made a record in the West, but so far as we know, no trial batches were planted in the East last year, so that we must await results. Evidently the Dailledouze Brothers have great faith in Fiancee, and the present condition of the stock would indicate that the variety is to be all that is claimed for it. For crimson, the firm is growing an unnamed seed- ling of their own. We have before made reference to this variety. The purity of its color, no matter whether in sunshine or cloudy weather, heat or cold, is always of the same unsurpassed tone of crimson. It is an excellent keeper, and a very free bloomer. The variety will be named and introduced to the trade in the Spring of 1906. A trial batch of Victory is also being grown, and the boys are much pleased with its behavior thus far. The only scarlet sort grown in quantity is Christ- mas Eve. El Dorado only is grown for yellow varie- gated; and Mrs. M. A. Patten for white variegated. In the fancy class. Prosperity, of course, takes the lead, and seemingly improves every year. The foregoing remarks furnish an idea as to the varieties grown in large quantities by the firm, but the list is not complete by any means. Many of their own seedlings, some in their second or third year, others not so old, are undergoing careful trial on the benches; of which only this brief mention can be made at this time of the year. A number of houses are also devoted to chrysanthe- mums; the plants are all making splendid growth, and are in charge of our esteemed friend, Patrick Riley, who for many years was gardener to the late Wm. Brown, of Flatbush. The Dailledouze force has also been further aug- mented by John Dailledouze, son of the senior mem- ber, Eugene Dailledouze. John went out to Richmond, Ind., some months ago to get a greenhouse-college training, under the tutelage of E. G. Hill; but a town like Richmond, where the policemen went in their shirt sleeves in warm weather, and wore fur caps in cold weather, and with no Coney Island in the sub- urbs, was too dead slow for one who had grown up in Brooklyn, and had had a five-years' training at a military school, so John is back home to the scenes of his childhood, and is enjoying his work immensely. ^^m^^T'^'^^^'m^ ^j§ -^a mT^-'^'' ^^^-— AT BBIGHTWOOU AT GEORGETOWN Greenhouse Hstabllsliments of Joseph R. Freetnan, Vice-President S. A. P. O. H. August 12, ISOB The Florists' Exchange 173 ^ -^^"^^ ^^^lv^^7- ^Sw' f * 1 mM:. . ■ \ . ... , "^- ~' ■^^ '=3 Jpg-> ^1^1 ^Bi^ '' ^^^^^H •»■- >?; •jb »^ '^ '^ r^ 'I:' r^ rj? t^ t^ tt? tt:» '^h rl:* r^ 'jb ♦!:♦ tlh tjr »|r r^ r. *■■ r. ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists Incorporated by Special Aci of Congress Charier Signed by William McKinley, President of the Uniied Stales, Mch. 4, 1901 TWENTY-FIRST ANNUAL MEETING AND EXHIBITION To be Held at WASHINGTON, D. C, AUGUST 15, 16. 17 AND 18, 1905 ^ 4 ^ 4 ^ 4 ^ 4 4 ^ 4 ^ ^ ^ ^ 4 ^ ^ ^ >£ «^j^ 4^ ^ ^[4 ^ ^ ^^ ^ a|^ ^ i^ A^ i|^ ^ ^{4 i^i i^ An Avenue in the Botanic Gardens The Capitol in the Distance President. J. C. Vaughan. Chicago, 111.; vice presi- dent, J. R. Freeman. Washington, D. C; secretary, \Vm. J. Sltwart, Boston. Mass.; treasurer, H. B. Heatty, Pittsburg, Pa. Directors for one year, George C. Watson, Philadel- Ithia. Pa.; R. F. Tesson, St. Louis, Mo. For two years. H. M. Altick, Dayton, Ohio; Theo. Wirth. Hartford, Conn. For three years. V. H. Hallock, Queens, N. Y.; W. H. Elliott, Brighton, Mass. Superintendent of exhibition, George H. Cooke, Washington, D. C. Sergeant-at-arnis. J. D, Carmody, Evansville. Ind. !Legislative committee, Elmer D. Smith, Adrian, Mich.; J. A. Valentine. Denver, Colo.; Benj. Ham- mond, Fishkill-on-Hudson, N. T, Exhibition Judges. John T. Temple. Davenport. la.: A. L. Halstead, Belleville, 111.; Joseph A. Manda, South Orange, N. J. OFFICERS FOR 1905 Convention sports committee, Phil. J. Hauswirth. Chicago. 111.; John Westcott. Philadelphia. Pn. Officers of Washington Florists' Club. President, W. F. Gude; vice-president, Charles Hen- lock; secretary, Peter Bisset; treasurer, W. H. Ernest. Convention Committees. Finance — J. R. Freeman, chairman; L. B. Burdett, Edw. A. Moseley, N. E. Hammer, A. Gude. F. H. Kramer, George H. Cooke, Wallace W. Kimmel. Reception — Wm. F. Gude, chairman; Ed. M. Byrnes, James Watt. James White. F. W. Bolgiano, Charles Henlock. John Brown, F. B. Root. Theo. Diedrich, A. F. Faulkner, John Robertson, W. B. Shaw, George Field. Hotel — J. W. Freeman, chairman; Claude Norton, Harry Ley. R. Featherstone. L. J. Barber, G. E. An- derson, Edward Simmons, F. W. Clark, J. A. Phillips, Frank Schultz, Milton Thomas. Albert E. Oliphant. Entertainment— Edward A. Moseley, chairman; F. H. Kramer, vice; Z. D. Blackistone, A. Gude, George < ". Schaffer, N. S. Hammer, N. Studer, D. Bisset, W. A. Furmage, S, Simmons, F. Eckstein. Bowling — ^Wm. H. Ernest, chairman; Wm. S. Clark, Jacob Minder, Charles McCauley, J. J. Barry, Robert McLennan, George C. Schaffer, Frances Goebel, Joseph Gauges. H. B. Lewis, Wm. J. Connor, Alexander Young. Ladies — Mrs. J. R. Freeman. Mrs. Geo H. Cooke, Mrs. \Y. F. Gude, Mrs. G. C. Schaffer, Mrs. Z. D. Blackistone, Mrs. Peter Bisset, Mrs. A. Gude, Mrs. . Chas. Henlock. Mrs. Chas. McCauley, Mrs. McLennan, I Mrs. Burdett. OR the second time in its history the Society of American Florists holds its annual meeting > in the nation's capital. The year of the or"! L^anization's former visit to Washington was l>^!>2, and those fortunate to be present on that occasion will recall with i)leasure that the meeting, under the iu-osiden<-y of James Deau, was one of the most successful the S. A. F. has ever held. The record of practical work then accomplished has not, in our opinion, been surpassed ;tt any subse- quent annual convention of the society. The writer of this note holds many pleasant mem- ories of the 1892 gathering. It was the first occasion of the kind it had been his privilege to attend; it was then that he first got an insight into the workings of the great American body, whose influence has been felt in such a marked degree in horticultural affairs throughout the lengtli and breadth of the land. It was at Washington, in 1892, that he first was brought into personal contact with the many bright men in the business, who have so energetically, unselfishly and loyally given of their time, intelligence and brain power to help build up the great and lasting super- ."■tructure on which the S. A. F. now rests. That gathering was a revelation as well as an inspiration; for in no other way than by actual observation of and participation in an annual S. A. F. meeting can one obtain any correct idea of the high caliber of the men who largely compose the society's membership; their personal attainment*, the freedom and willing- ness with which they shaie with their fellows their knowledge, hard won through years of unceasing la- bor, painstaking care and undivided attention. Then, too, the many courtesies of the Washington brethren at that time remain fresh and green with ourselves, as they miK«t do with mII to whom they were e.xtended. J. C. Vaughan President S. A. F. O. H. It is recollections like these that go a long way to smooth life's rugged pathway, and. in large measure, to fit one for the too often uneven struggle for exist- ence. And for blessings of this nature, each and every one enjoying them, is indebted to the S. A. F. What more forceful pica can be advanced for the universal Kupport of the society by every one interested in the work with which the association is identified? For whatever its shortcomings, which are and must be common to all organizations, as well as individuals, none who have given the matter any serious thought can be blind to the great and enduring benefits the S. A. F. has I)een the meaas of general bestowal. And. be it remembered, most of the imperfections in its operaliitns have been permitted to persist by those in whose Iiands lay the remedy for their removal or modification — viz.. the members themselves. The meeting next week bids fair to make a record in the soi-iety's annals. It will be presided over by a leader \^■h^^ ha.* been indefatigable in his endeavor to pi"oniote nut only the welfare of the society itself, but, as well, enthusiasm in its work, to broaden the >?cope of whioh seems to be his commcTidable desire. And it is right and proper that the S. A. F. should It this time tiualify itself to cope with the great hor- ticultural awakening now apparent throughout the I'nited States, brought about by various agencies which it is needless to specify here. There is an op- i.ortunity presented in these days for bettering its own condition, for greatly furthering the cult it cham- pions, which the S. A. F. cannot afford to let slip. How this can best be done, and the most practical manner of its doing will doubtles,'^ be outlined by President A'aughan in his annual address. The program of papers to be presented at Washing- ton seems in accord with this line of thought. While the more pressing needs of the craftsmen, as these are disclosed by the Question Box. will not be over- looked by any means, the broader-gauged influence of horticulture, and its development, form the dominant themes of the several lecturers. j The essay competition for the Beatty prizes should 1 prove an entertaining feature of the convention. We L J74 The Plorist-s' Exchange hope our worthy treasurer will get his money's worth of fun out of the discussion following the reading of the papers which describe the manner of men the employing tlorists of America should be; and that his generosity, in furnishing the valuable piizes, will be the means of bringing out material that will make for the improvement and strengthening of cordial re- lations between employer and employed, to their mutual benefit and advancement. There is one subject in the Question Box that should receive the very best and most serious consideration of the delegates, namely: "Should the S. A. F. have a Winter meeting, or exhibition, and. if so, how ar- ranged?" To this might be added the feasibility of an earlier or later date of the one meeting now held. Cultural conditions, particularly in the case of car- nations, have changed very considerably since the date first selected for the annual gathering, and still operative, was decided upon, and with many the pres- ent date is anything but the leisurely period it once was. As regards a Winter meeting, the subject is not a new one. At the New York convention of the society, Robert Craig, in one of his able talks, while speak- ing on the welfare of the S. A. F.. made the following remarks: "It n^.ight be well for the society to hold a meeting and exhibition during Lent for the purpose of showing particularly cut fluw'ers and novelties in plants at a more favorable time than is the month of August, which is a very unfavorable time for a meeting having for its only advantage the fact that it is the vacation period of the year when florists can best afford the time to attend. But an exhibi- tion in Winter, or early Spring, would be very at- tractive, and would doubtless be well attended." Mr. Craig is not alone in his idea of this important matter. The practical benefit of an exhibition (and meeting) of the character he referred to is obvious; and so far as we can see. the effort but requires inau- guration to prove its worth. Think it over, gentle- men; come to the convention with liberal views on the subject, and, above all, express them there. The trade exhibit promises to be a large, instructive and interesting one. This will be "open always." dur- ing the convention— an innovation that cannot fail to be appreciated by the exhibitors, and one which should not militate against attendance at the society's ses- sions. For every member who has his own best in- terests at heart; who has the slightest respect for the men who have gone to the trouble of preparing ad- dresses; whose desire it is that the proceedings of the convention reach up to the highest measure of utility, will not absent himself from the meetings, or fail to take an active part in the work there sought to be done. It is only necessary here to refer briefly, and 'n gratitude, to the herculean endeavor put forth by the florists of the convention city looking to the delecta- tion and comfort of the delegates. Small in immbers, in comparison with the members of the craft located in some other meeting places of the S. A. F., the labor of love of the Washington brethren, and the excellent treat in store for those in attendance which they have provided, are all the more deserving of commenda- tion and appreciation. And, we feel sure, none will regret more than the men of the Capital City if their generous hospitality is not taken fullest advantage of by a crowd, which they delight to tell us, will break all records. May their anticipations be realized! The Convention City There is no city in all this great land that appeals more forcibly to the patriotic American; none, to see which, that creates a greater desire in the American breast, than Washington — the meeting place of the S. A. F. O. H. for 1905. This is. of course, natural. Wash- ington is the capital of the United States; it is the seat of the nation's government, and its public buildings and other picturesque attractions are unsurpassed anywhere in the world. Situated on the historic Potomac River, about 100 j m'iles from its mouth, the natural scenery of the city is at once impressive and delightful. Viewed, say, from the top of the Washington Monument, the na- tional capital appeals as if quietly nestling in one vast park, the liver winding and curving along its border. The land is low along the Potomac, but it reaches an William J. Stewart Secretary of the S. A. F. O. H. Joseph R. Freeman Vice-President ol: ihe S. A. F. O. H. elevation of more than 100 feet in the suburban por- tion. A circle of hills forms the edge of a plateau, which, in some parts, has an elevation of 300 to 400 feet. As every one who reads knows, the City of Wash- ington was founded by the nation's first President in 1791. The spot chosen had been settled in 1663 by an Englishman named Francis Pope, who called the place Rome. The plan of the city was prepared by Major Pierre Charles L'Enfant. a French engineer, who had served in the Continental Army, and was finally car- ried out by Andrew Ellicott. The name Columbia was adopted for the District in September. 1791. and the name Washington for the City. During the first few j'ears the large scale on which the plans were drawn was in such striking contrast to the size of the place that by travelers and others Washington was dubbed "The City of Magnificent Distances." "The City of Streets Without Houses." and "The Capital of Miser- able Huts." The cornerstone of the noith section of the Caj.itol was laid in 179:^. and in ISOO that part of the building was finished. Congress he'd its first ses- sion there in November of the latter year, the archives having been transferred from Philadelphia somewhat earlier. What has been termed the Renaissance of Washing- ton came with the year 1S71. ITnder the lead of Gov- ernor Alexander Shepherd vast improvements were ef- fected throughout the city — "pa\'ements were con- structed, a sewage system devised, shade trees set out, grades equalized, parks beauffied and a new system of water supply provided." The city is entered by steam railroads from three different points, centering in two depots — one north, the other west of the Capitnl Building. These depots will soon be converged in one. Congress, in 190.'i. hav- ing authorized the building of a union station, to cost §.4.000.000. The streets, which are mostly paved with asphalt, are probably the widest of any city in the world, rang- ing from SO to 160 feet. Some 84.000 trees line these streets. Massachusetts avenue alone being so adorned with a quadruple row its entire length of four and a half miles. The broad, transver.se avenues form at the intersections with the rectangular streets, squares, circles and reservations, which number 302 and com- prise 407 acres. The principal thoroughfares are F street West, Sev- enth street West, and Pennsylvania avenue. Among the fine residence streets are K street North, SixLeeiuii street West, Massachusetts and Connecticut avenues. The many small parks, or breathing spots, through- out the city in the aggregate comprise some 617 acres. The latest addition to the park system is the Potomac Park, reclaimed froin the river, embracing 739 acres. It is practically a combination of the Mall. The Zoo- logical and Rock Creek parks, containing 1,775 acres, form another fine reservation. The land lies on either side of Rock Creek from Connecticut avenue nui th Im the District bounds, and is broken and picturesque, Lafayette Park, which is opposite the President's House, contains many beautiful statues, the latest ad- dition to these being that of Rochambeau. which flanks the statue erected to Lafayette and his com- patriots in the Revolutionary War. In Lincoln Park stands the statue erected to our first martyr President by the colored people. There are also in the various circles and squares many other statues erected to pei - petuate the memory of the men v.ho have achieved fame in the nation's history, and by their achieve- ments added to its glory and greatness. The parks are under the supervision of the Parking Commission, through whose indefatigable and worthy work the system of shade tree planting was also planned and carried out. Several of the men asso- ciated with the S. A. F. have served on this commis- sion, notably the late John Saul and William R. Smith, superintendent of the Botanic Gardens, who has been its chairman for nearly thirty years. The first real effort made to form a national botanic garden at Washington was in 1834, when a collection of trees was gotten together, but it was not until 1850 that Congress began to grant appropriations for thi^ institution. About that time the garden was enriched by numerous rare and valuable specimens brought to Washington by the Wilkes exploring expedition from Southern climes. The botanist of this expedition was the late W. C. Breckenridge, later a florist of Balti- more, Md., who for a short period was in charge of the Botanic Gardens. The piesent superintendent is Wni. R. Smith, to whose untiring efforts the S. A. F. U. H. now holds its national charter. Mr. Smith relates that when he first went to Washington to enter on his new position, his greatest horror was that of snakes, with which the land, then an unreclaimed swamp of 11 acres, was filled, and states that in his journeys through his territory he often came across one of his pet frogs half swallowed by a snake. Goose Creek, a breeder of miasmatic fever, ran through the grounds; but since their transformation into a charming beau- ty spot, made by Mr. Smith, the words of Moore are especially applicable: "What once was Goose Creek is Tiber now." The temperature everywhere the present year has been unusually high recently, and, of course, that in Washington has formed no exception. Still it may be interesting to repeat, for the benefit of those who may be deterred from visiting the convention city this year on account of anticipated warm weather, the figrures sent us recently by Secretary Peter Bisset, of the local Florists' Club, published in our issue of October S, 1904. The mean August temperatures in Washington for the past ten years were as follows: 1894, 74 de- grees; 1895. 77.2; 1S96. 75.8; 1897. 73.4; 1898, 76.9; 1899, 74.8: 1900. 79.6; 1901. 76.0; 1902, 72.6; 1903, 71.8; 1904. 72.3. These figures were furnished by Uncle Sam's Weather Bureau, which promises comfortable weather condi- tions during the convention period. H. B. Beatty Treasiirer of the S. A. F. O. H. August 12. 190B The Plorists' Exchansre 175 Points of Interest in and Around Washington ■rmo V. S. PROPAGATINC. tIAItUlONS are situated in the monument giounds. directly south of the Wash- ington Monument, and eoniprise a little over five aeres. They were established ahnut 35 years ago for the pin-pose of snpiilyiiig: the pai-ks v\'ith beddirif^ plants, trees antl shrubs, but sinee the demolition of the White Hou.'e greenhouses, the supply of plants and cut flowers for it have been grown in the garden greenhouses. Nearly one million bedding plants wer-- put out in the parks this Spring, and especial effort has been made to make them attractive to the S. A. F. \-isilors, who. we think, will appreciate the eii- (\«a\'or lh.it has been made in their behalf. THE WHITE HOUSE COLONIAL GARDENS were ('.esigned and laid out by George H. Brown, the land- scape architect, who has charge not only of the pub- lic parks, but of the White House grounds also. They represent as nearly as possible the name they bear. Mrs Roosevelt is an ardent lover nf herbaceous plants, is very proud of these gardens, and spends a great deal of her spare time in them. On the new'ly con- structed terraces is a fine collection of bay trees. THE DEPARTMENT OP AGRICULTURE was es- tablished in 1S62 and the present building was com- pleted in 1S6S. Owing to the construction of a new building, this will probably be the last fime most of our visitors w'ill have the opportunity of seeing the old one. The grounds were laid out l)y the veteran landscape gardener, the late Wm. Saunders. The conservatories are filled with a very interesting col- lection of economic plants. In the orange house is growing the original tree from which so many naval orange trees have been disseminated. The newly constructed greenhouses in the south part of the grounds, are used chiefly for scientific purposes a)id partly for pi-actical gardening. To the east of the greenhouses are the trial ground.", where there will be a very fine exhibition of gladioli and a new race of dahlias for the benefit of the members of the S. A. P.. who are cordially invited to visit them, when Dr. Galloway and his able assistants will en- deavor to make things pleasant. THE BOTANICAL GARDENS, which have been under the efficient superintendency of Wm. R. Smith for so many years, are immediately west of the United States Capitol, lying between Maryland and Pennsylvania avenues. There is a large conservatory 300 feet long, besides numerous other houses of smaller dimensions. In the conservatory is a grand The United States Capitol, Washington, D. C. collection of palms and ferns, also banana, mango, camphor, coffeebread, India rubber plants, over 20 varieties of passion flowers, besides several thousand other interesting plants. The grounds contain a fine collection of memorial trees, planted by eminent statesmen from every State in the TTnion. The cele- brated Bartholdi Fountain, purchased by Congress from the Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition in 1.S7B. is located within the grounds; in the basin is a fine collection of water lilies. Visitors to these gardens will be well repaid, and the genial superintendent will hQ on hand to do the honors. THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTE is one of the most interesting public buildings in Washington. It is devoted principally to ornithology, and stands in the midst of a beautiful park lying between Seventh and Twelfth streets, which were originally laid out by Downing, but which have been entirely remodeled by George H. Brown, the landscape architect. In this park also stands the National Museum, which is a very interesting place to visit. Directly opposite the main entrance is a large carpet bed containing a copy of the S. A. P. badge for 1905. which is quite a work of art, and I feel .sure that it will meet with the ap- probation of the delegates. THE UNITED STATES CAPITOL Stands in spac- ious grounds laid out by the late Fred. Law Olmstead, which are considered a model of landscape architect- ure. They contain a very choice collection of trees and shrubs, rarely seen; and members of the S. A. F. interested in these things will find a great treat in store for them. James Duff, late of the Propagating Gardens force, has recently taken charge of these grounds, and will be pleased to show visitors around. THE UNITED STATES SOLDIERS' HOME com- prises a scries of magnificent marble buildings for the use of the old soldiers. The structures are veri- lable palaces in which any one might feel proud to spend his days. The home is situated in its own grounds, which comprise 500 acres, beautifully laid out. Within the last few years a large conservatory and an extensive range of glass has been erected in which are grown a choice collection of exotic plants and fiorists' flowers. Alexander McPherson is the aljle superintendent, who is very anxious to extend courte- sies to the S. A. P. in August. THE NATIONAL RIFLE ARMORT. where, with the Masonic Hall nearby, the exhibition will be held, and Carroll Hall, which is next door, where the meet- ings cf the Society will be held, are situated on G street, between Ninth and Tenths streets, N. W. By walking one square south to Ninth and F streets, cars can be boarded which will take one to almost any part of the city. Colonial Gardens at the White House, Washing-ton, D, C, Sast Side 176 The Plorists' Exchange Amon^ Washington Growers The AnacoRtia car, which passes the exhibition hall, will take you direct to Anacostia, where within ten minutes after leaving the cars, the establishment of Gude Brothers can be reached. Here the sight of American Beauty, and a large assortment of tropical plants, will, together with the welcome every one will receive, amply repay all. iters call and see his fine Bride and Bridesmaid roses. By taking the car at Ninth and F. streets north, you will be taken to the Seventh street road and Brightwood. On the Seventh street road clo.se to the car trncks is the establishment of George Fields, who is one of the largest orchid growers in the United States; he also has a novelty or two up his sleeve which, no doubt, he will make public on this occasion. All lovers of orchids should visit Mr. Fields, who will be glad to see all who may wish to call. About two miles further out, on the same car lin-^, is one of the establishments of Vice-president Free- man, M'here roses, carnations and violets are features. lUs^t ^t^^-T KSSXfS^^fiH^ ' « .-« it-'Jl^-^S^'. 1 JM ^^yp^ ^r ■wa ftt^ The Congressional I,ibrary, Washington, J>. C. Directly adjoining Gude Eros, is the well-known establishment of N. Studer, of tropical plant fame, who also has an extensive collection of over 200 va- rieties of outdoor roses. Across the road to the west of Gude's is F. H. Kramer's place, who is famed for his tea and other indoor roses, and other plants. Mr. Kramer's leaders this year are the Queen Beatrice, a new pink rose, and his new seedling carnation, F. H. Kramer. A short distance further north is the establishment of Chris Shelborne. who will be delighted to have vis- As the vice-president is likely to be a busy man about convention time, he will probably not be at home, but his genial foreman, G. Anderson, late of Chicago, will do the honors. The United States Soldiers' Home can be reached by the same line of cars. Take the cars passing the hall door going east, and transferring at Fourth street and New York avenue, for the well-known establishment of the Americai' Rose Company, who so generously contributed to the entertainment on the last occasion of the S. A. F. convention here. Next door is Wm. Clark's green- houses, who will be pleased to show any one his Souv- enir du President Carnot roses, which he grows to perfection. The establishment of George Hammer, the one mem- ber of the Florists* Club who aroused so much en- thusiasm by devising a means of distributing surplus roses and bedding plants to the public school children, and who, no doubt, will deliver a lecture at the meet- ing of the S. A. F. on the subject, is at First and M streets, N. W. By taking the car at the hall door going west and changing at Fifteenth street and New York avenue, the Georgetown car will take you to Vice-President Freeman's other establishment, where he has a fine collection of tropical plants, or instead of taking the Georgetown car at Fifteenth street, take the Four- teenth street car, which, by changing at Fourteenth and U streets, going west, will bring you to the en- j trance to Cleveland Park, where, in a few minutes' walk, you will reach "Twin Oaks." which i.s a most charming place. The display of water lilies here is a sight worth coming to the convention to see; and as Secretary Bisset will be a very busy man just about that time, he will, no doubt, make ample arrange- ments for the comfort of those who ^^'ish to visit him. Other Places Worth Visiting. The F street car going east will take the visitor to the door of the Congressional Library. Close by is the TTnited States Capitol. A few minutes' walk, going west, is the ITnited States Botanical Gardens, and a short distance from there, still going west, is the Fish Commission. One block away is the Medical Museum, adjoining which is the National Museum. Opposite this building is a large carpet bed containing the S. A. F. emblem. Thc-^e three last named buildings stand in a large park. Five minutes' more walk and the Ag- ricultural Building is reached, where the grand dis- play of gladioli can be seen and which Superintend- ent Byrnes will take great pleasure in showing. Just across the street is the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, where Uncle Sam makes all his paper money, and a few steps further brings you to the Washington Monument. Immediately south of this is the United States Propagating Gardens, where Landscape Gardener Brown will be on hand to show a fine collection of crotons. also roses, particularly Richmond and Killarney, which are very promising. All of these places are in a direct line of one mile, and are all in a beautiful line of parks, where the proposed Mall will some day be. The White House, Treasury, State, War and Navy Departments, and Corcoran Art Gallery are on Penn- sylvania avenue, only a short distance from the hall and principal hotels. Arlington Cemetery. Va.. which can be reached by cars from Pennsylvania avenue and Thirteenth street, which run every hour, is a most beautiful spot, where so many of our heroes are buried. David Rhodes, the landscape gardener, is in charge, and will take great pleasure in showing visitors around. This cemetery is one of the finest in the United States. The ears at Thirteenth and Pennsylvania avenue will also take the visitor to the gates of Mount Ver- non; those who contemplate taking this route would do well to stop off at Alexandria, Va., and visit the fine establishment of J. L. Loose, who is always de- lighted to show visitors through his place. Ameri- can Beauty roses and orchids are well grown by Mr. Loos^. There are several other public buildings within a few minutes' walk from the exhibition hall. The Patent Office and General Post Office on Seventh and E streets, and F and G; the Pension Office in Judici- The Agricultural Building Smithsonian Institute August 13, 1006 The Plorists' Exchange 177 The Washington Homestead, Mt. Vernon, Va. Washington's.Tomb. Mt. Vernon, "Va. Carpet Bed in Smithsonian Institute Grounds Showing Representation of S. A. F. Badge Rathskeller, Where the Bowling Alleys Are f-^^.^^..^,.. . vfc^,. l^l^^^ll :• ^■■- '^^l^^^^^m "^^^^^^^HH II l! 11 y ^ JH.. ..^iu JH^I ^■HH^H iSiWISi ■e^^^iai -- ,;'""'j-'ifl^^^^^^B ^ '^ L— ^^^iP'^^ '- ' """'"" "^ Ie^ i Entrance to Propagating Gardens, Department of Agriculture View in Arlington Cemetery 178 The Hlori-sts' Exchange "WilHam F. Gude President Washington Florists' Club ary Park, between Fourth and Fifth avenues. E and O streets; the Government Printing Office. First and G cars pass the door. The City Post Office is on Eleventh and Twelfth and Pennsylvania avenue. Our Centre Market is located at Seventh street and Pennsylvania avenue. Visitors should not fail to see this market; it is considered one of the finest of its kind, and Washingtonians are very proud of it. CHARLES M'CAULEY. MOUNT VERNON.— The garden at Mount Vernon was laid out under General Washington's personal direction. It is bordered by a boxwood hedge, over (■ne hundred and fifty years old. At the entrance are a, number of trees planted by the General individually, tulip, poplars, ash. hemlock and holly. A fine speci- men of Gymnocladus canadensis, sent to Mount Ver- non by Thomas Jefferson and planted by General Le.- fayette, is near the gate. A Magnolia grandiflora, near the butler's house, General Washington planted in 1799, the year of his death. His idea was to have all sections of the country represented by the trees around his lawn, or bowling green, as he called it; and in his day it is said there was no private place in this country having so many native trcfs as Mount Vernon. One of the finest specimens in this country of Picea Nordmanniana, also of Picea pinsapo, are found on these grounds. A plant of Calycanthus virginicus, sent by Thomas Jefferson, occupies a conspicuous place in the garden. Modern horticulture is prohibited in Mount Vernon. The idea is to preserve the antiquity of it. keep it as near the original as possible. Mount Vernon was named by Lawrence Washington after his superior officer. Admiral Vernon, of the British Navy. Law- rence died, leaving it to his half brother. George. It is now controlled by an association of ladies known as the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union, chartered by an act of the Legislature of the State of Virginia, vested with legal rights, etc.; and their charter reads that they hold the place in trust for the people of the country. The national and state gov- ernments refused to buy the place, and Mrs. Cunning- ham, of South Carolina, conceived the idea of making the purchase, restoration and maintenance nf Wash- ington's home woman's work. They bought the place of John Augustine Washington, the grand nephew of the General. It is supported principally by an ad- mission fee of twenty-five cents. The idea is to make the place free when money enough is accumulated to support it. The surplus is put into a fund with this end in view. It is of no pecuniary interest to the ladies, simply a labor of love. The object is to preserve the antiquity of the place, hence visiting llorists need not expect to find any evidence of modern horticulture. The front was built acording to a provision of the General's will, he indicating the location, style of architecture and material. This explains why the bodies do not occupy a more imposing or pretentious tomb. The Avhole place strikes one with the grandeur of its simplicity. It has been pronounced by visitors from every corner of the earth the most charmingly beautiful place they have ever seen. Many places have more gaudy tinsel dollar marks, but, as before said, Mount Vernon is beautiful in its antiquity, its sim- plicity and its modest grandeur. M. C. List of Washington Hotels. •The Shoreham, Fifteenth and II streets, N. W., six squares from meeting hall. Single room, one person. iZ per day; single room, two persons. $3 per day; room with bath, one person, $3 per day; room with bath, two persons, $4 per day; suites, parlor, two bedrooms, with bath, $10 per day. ♦Arlington, Vermont Avenue and H Streets, N. W.. seven squares from hall; $2 per day for each person. *Hotel Manhattan, 604-C06 Ninth Street. N. W.. European plan, for gentlemen only. One square from hall, $1 per day upward. *St. James, Sixth ano Pennsylvania Avenues, N. W.. European plan; seven squares froni hall; single rooms. Jl to $2.r.O per day; rooms with bath, $2.50 per day; suites, with bath. $3 to $4 per day. •Colonial. Fifteenth and H Streets. N. W., European plan; six squares from hall; single rooms, $1 per day. Columbia, for gentlemen only; 1413 Pennsylvania Ave- nue, N. W., six squares from hall; room for one person, $1.50 per day; two persons, $2,50 per day. •Metropolitan. Sixth and Pennsylvania Avenues, N. W. ; seven inpiares from hall; American plan. $2.50 to $4 per day; European plan, $1 to $3 per day. *E1 Reno, opposite B. & O. depot; eleven Sfjuares from hall; Single. $1 per day; double. $2 per day. •Hotel Johnson, Thirteenth and E Streets. N. W.; four squares from the hall; European plan. $1 per day and up- ward; American plan, $2,50 to $4 per day. Cochran. Fourteenth and K Streets. N. W. ; seven squares from hall; room with bath, $2; room without bath, $1.50 per day. •National. Sixth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue; seven Sf|uares from hall; two In a room, American plan, $2 pei I. ..l.j 1 i^lii, lliiiiih-Kuiiit:. \\'at>liiiiyloii George Shaffer Chairman Sub-Commitiee Reception Committee Wathington Florists' Club Charles Henlock Vice-President Washington Florists' Club day; single room, $2.50 per day; European plan, single room, $1 per day up. •Fredonia, 1321-1323 H Street, N. W. ; five squares from hall; American plan, single room, $2 per day up; European plan, single room, $1 per day up; double rooms, American plan. $3.50 per day up; double rooms. European plan. $1.50 per day up. •Riggs House, G and Fifteenth Streets, N. W. ; fivp squans from liall; $3 per day up. Engel's Hotel. New Jersey Avenue and C Street, N. W. ; eleven .squares from hall; single room, $1; two in a room, $1.50; single room with bath $2; two in a room with bath. $2,50; several beds in a room, 75c, each person. •Ebbitt House, F and Fourteenth Streets, N. W.; five squares from hall; single room. $2.50 up. •Pereard Hotel, 1204-1206 E Street. N. W.; three squares from hall; room, $1 per day; with board, $2.50 per day. Raleigh. Twelfth and Pennsylvania avenues, N. W., four squares from hnll; rates, $2 per day up. Hotels marked with an asterisk (*) are especially recommended by the committee. The Hotel Committee is composed of J. W. Freeman, chairman; Claude Norton, Harry Ley, R. Featherstone, L, J. Barber, G. B. Anderson, Edward Simmons. F. W. Clark, J. A. Phillips, Frank Schultz, Milton Thomas, Albert E. Oliphant. Charles McCaiiley Washington Representative of The Florists' Exchange F. H. Kramer Chaiiman Hall and Eiiteitainnient Comniittee Washington Florists' Club August lii. 190S The Hlorists' Exchange 179 Entertainment and Sports The program for Friday will be as follows: Military Drill at 9 o'clock, a. m., on the White Lot, after which the delegates can vi< the various Government de- partments or take the trains to Baltimore. The visi- tors will be met at the different depots by the mem- bers of the Baltimore Club with carriages to take them through the city and parks. They will then be taken to the boat foi a trip down the bay. A lunch and refreshments will be provided on the boat. One of Baltimore's leading bands will discourse music during the trip, and also a corps of Baltimore's most finished vocal artists will do their best toward mak- ing the sail down the bay a pleasant event. The Baltimore Club hopes that as many of the S. A. F. members as possibly can "will avail themselves of its .hospitality, when they may rest assured that they will be well taken care of. Those of the S. A. F. coming from the West, travel- ing over the Pennsylvania Railroad, had better obtain stop-over privileges for Baltimore, and those travel- ing on the same road from the South had better cdopt the same course. Those traveling on the B. & O. from the West had better buy their tickets to Washington, with an extension to Baltimore, which will cost an additional $1.60. A complete program will be furnished the members upon their arrival in Washington, which will provide any further particu- lars they may require. M. C. Music for S. A. F. Visitors. Editor Florists' Exchange: Uncle Sam's contribution to the entertainment of visitors to S. A. F. & O. H. meeting during convention week in Washington will be many and varied, but among them a series of concerts by some of the mili- tary bands stationed around Washington may not be the least enjoyable. The following schedule is an- nounced for convention week, viz.: Monday. August 14, U. S. Cavalry Band in the Smithsonian Grounds, 7:30 to 9 p. m. Tuesday, August 15, U. S. Engineer Band in Wash- ington Circle. 7:30 to 9 p. m. Thursday, August 17, U. S. Cavalry Band in Judi- ciary Park. 7:30 to 9 p. m. Friday, August 18, U. S. Engineer Band, in Iowa Circle, 7:30 to 9 p. m. It is also expected that the world famous Marine Band will give Its regular concerts on Wednesday evening at the Capitol Grounds, and on Saturday at the White House Grounds. These places are all accessible by street cars. tickets on which can be bought for 25 cents, which may be used on any street car in Washington. J. R. FREEMAN, ■Vice-President S. A. F. O. H. The following prizes have been donated up to date: F. H. Kramer, a silver cup; Gait Bros., a silver cup; Berry & Whltmore, a silver cup; R. H. Harris & Co., a silver cup; S. Desio, a silver cup; The National j Capital Brewing Co.. a silver cup; Harris & ShafteT, ; a sih'er whiskey flask; Albert Esch, twenty-five dol- , lars in cash; employes of the Propagating Gardens. j lifieen dolhirs in cash; George S. Hall, of Cantons- i ville. Md.. live dollars in gold; Eiscman Bros., six silk I umbrellas: I-ansburg Bros., handsome prize to be i Phil. J. Hauswirth On Convention Sports Committee selected; L. Cahn, cut glass cigar jar; George Cox, "^Tie box of Barrister cigars; W. H. Ernest, two boxes of Pete Daly cigars. In order to keep President Vaughan as cool as pos- sible during the reception, it has been decided to make an innovation this year by having that affair held in the open air (weather permitting). With this end in view the palatial lawns of Mr. Andrew Loef- fler h.ive been secured on the Brightwpod road, which will be brilliantly illuminated with thousands of elec- tric lights for the occasion, and special cars will run at short intervals, so that there will not be any dif- ficulty experienced in getting to or from the city. On Wednesday the gentlemen's bowUng will take place at the Rathskeller, at 12 noon, and while the bowling is going on the ladifs will be taken for an automobile ride through the niagninccnt Rock Creek Park. The ladies' bowling will cninnif^'nco at 12 oclock noon on Thursday. The gentlemen's shooting match will commence John Westcott Or. Convention Sports Committee punctually at 3 p. m. Thursday under the following conditions: The first will be 50 targets of 25 in each string; the second, 15 targets of 5 in each string. Each shooter will supply his own ammunition, which can be had on the grounds at the rate of $2.50 per 100 shells. Chairman Blackistone will have a program printed, which will contain all the particulars as to the proceedings. Special cars will take those going to participate in the shooting matches directly from the exhibition hall to the grounds of the Analostan Shooting Club. Bowling Alleys for the Men Corner Eighth and E Streets The Ladies^ Itowling Alleys Palace Bowling Alleys, E Street, Between Ninth and Tenth Streets 180 The Plorists' Exchange S. A. F. Traveling Representatives. The following is the list of traveling representatives appointed by President J. C. Vaughan: J. R. Fother- ingham, Tarrytown. N. Y. ; Paul Berkowitz. 50-56 N. Fourth street, Philadelphia, Pa.; S. S. Skidelsky, 824 N. Twenty-fourth street, Philadelphia, Pa.; B. Esch- ner, 91S Filbert street, Philadelphia, Fa.; D. McRorie, South Orange, N. J.: E. ,T. Fancourt, 1612-18 Ludlow street, Philadelphia, Pa.; A. Ringier, Woodlawn Point, Chicago, 111.; C. S. Ford. 1417 Columbia avenue, Phil- adelphia. Pa., and C. W. Scott, 84 Randolph street, Chicago, 111. WM. J. STEWART, Secretary. The Trade Exhibition. The trade exliibition will be. as heretofore, a prom- inent feature in the convention. Growers of plants, seeds, bulbs, shrubs and trees, dealers in florists' sup- ' plies, greenhouse requisites, building material for greenhouse construction, heating apparatus, etc., can here meet the best buyers in the horticultural profes- sion, and no better opportunity for directing attention to the special merits of their goods can be found. I Attention of exhibitors and other parties interested is particularly called to the new system of judging. I whereby the duties of the judges are limited to the consideration and making of awards to novelties and improved devices only. I Exhibitors are required to make previous entry of all such exhibits with the superintendent in writing. Full .rules and regulations, together with diagrams of the '■ exhibition hall, may be obtained from Geo. H. Cooke, ; superintendent. Connecticut avenue and L street. Wasli- [ ington, D. C. to whom all applications for space should J be made as early as possible, as space is already largeb disposed of. Silver Medal. A silver medal is offered for llie best display of cut flowers in vases. Entries should be made with the su- perintendent in advance. Berry & Witmore Bowling Trophy Special Reception Committee. The Washington Florists' Club, being especially de- sirous that all convention visitors are introduced and made acquainted with each other, has appointed from its reception committee a special committee on intro- duction, consisting of the following: George C. Scha- fer, chairman, Fourteenth and I streets; Charles Hen- lock, 1013 E street, and Franklin A. Whelan, Mt. Ver- non, Va. Traveling representatives of the S. A. F., appointed last Winter, will kindly report at the Convention Hall, reception committee room, on arrival in Wash- ington, and are asked to be present and work with the above committee all of the first day and evening of the convention, to promote general acquaintance. WM. J. STEWART, J. C. VAUGHAN. Secretary. President. Bulbs for Testing. American growers of any forcing bulbs, plants or seeds hitherto supplied mainly from foreign sources, or dealers controlling stocks of such goods, are invited, as heretofore, to send samples of their product to tlie trade exhibition, where they will be given space free of charge, provided that they then become the property of the society for testing purposes as to their forcing QuaHties, results of said testing and awards for qual- ity to be published the following season. Please make entries with the secretary. Exhibit of Department of Agriculture. A special display will be made by the Department of Agriculture in Carroll Hall. This feature is expected to be one of the most interesting and instructive ever presented at any S. A. F. convention. Washington Convention Halls. Our illustrations show the National Rifles Armory and Carroll Hall, the building in which the S. A. F. O. H. convention and exhibition will be held in Wash- ington, D. C, August 15 to IS. The meetings will be held in Carroll Hall, the exhibition in the armory. The buildings which adjoin are situated on O street, between Ninth and Tenth streets. By walking one square south, to Ninth and P streets, cars can be taken for almost any part of the city. M. C. The Kasting Bowling Trophy, Now Held by Chicago Boston to Washington. It has been arranged that parties wishing to go in company to the Washing- ton convention from Boston and Eastern New England points may take the Provi- dence boat line on Sunday afternoon, August 13, arriv- ing In New York in lime to join the party from that city, which leaves at 10.55 a. m. Monday over the PennsyK^ania Railroad. The Piovidence line train con- necting with boat leaves Boston at 6.22 p. m. In pur- chasing ticket, be sure to have it read over the Penn- sylvania Railroad, and ask for a certificate for the So- ciety of American Florists' Convention. These tickets may be purchased not earlier than Friday, August 11. Parties desiring stale- rooms on the boat may have them reserved for them by '•^nding application therefor to W. H. Elliott. Brighton. Mass.. or Wm. J. Stewart. 11 Hamilton place, Boston. Price of stateroom is $1 or $2, according to location. Gait & Bro. Bowling Trophy From western points in New England States the most direct route will be by rail via Hartford and New Haven. Those desiring to travel in company should write to Theodore Wirth, or John Coombs, Hartford. Conn., who will give particulars regarding party to be made up nt that city. WM. J. STEWART. Secretary. Connecticut to Washington. The Connecticut delegation to the Washington convention will take the train which leaves Spring- field, Mass., at 6.20; Hartford. 7.02; New Haven, 7.58; Stamford, S.56, Monday evening, the 14th, and will proceed on midnight train of the Pennsylvania Rail- road, leaving Desbrosses street. New York, at 12.10 I. m., arriving in Washington 7.20 Tuesday morning. All those who wish to join us, and desire berths se- cured, should write at once to the undersigned. Each delegate has to secure his own ticket, which can be had on the certificate plan for one and one-third fare for the lound trip. THEODORE WIRTH. Hartford. Conn. i I J Mm ' n^^^^^^^^^^H I The Soldiers' Home, Washington, D. C. The Plori-sts' tixcMang© 181 New York to Washington. The New York Florists' Club has arranged to attend the twenty-flrst annual meeting of the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists, to be held at "R'ashington. D. C. Augu.^t, 15. 16, 17 and IS. 1905. and will leave New York Monday, August 14, at 10.55 a. m., via Pennsylvania Haili-oad, Twenty-third sti'eet. Desbrosses street or Cortlandt street ferries. The rate is one and one-third fare, on the certificate plan, for the round trip. From New York this will be $6.50 going and $2.20 returning. Tickets will be good to stop over in either direction at Philadelphia and Balti- more. On the return trip stop-o\-er may be made at points named, of ten days, provided ticket is de- posited immediately on arrival at stop-over point with station ticket agent. The Pennsylvania Railroad will provide a special train for our party if it numbers over 100. Delegates joining the New York Florists' Club from out of town should ask for ticket over Pennsylvania Railroad. All members going via New York are cordially in- vited to join us. Schedule of trains from New York to Washington.^ Leave New York, 9.55 a. m., 10.55 a. m., 12.55 p. m. Arrive at Washington. 3.45 p. m., 4.40 p. m., 6.16 p. m. Please notify the undersigned committee at once if you decide to take the trip, or desire any further in- formation. Walter F. Sheridan, 39 West 2Sth street; John B. Nugent, 42 West 28th street: John Young, secretary, 51 West 2Sth street, transportation commit- tee New York Florists' Club. St. Louis to Wasliington. J. J. Beneke. who has charge of the transportation of the St. Louis delegates to the Washington conven- tion, reports that the delegates held a meeting to de- cide upon the route they would take. The majority voted to go via the Wabash to Detroit, thence with the Chicago, Detroit and Milwaukee contingents to Wash- ington. Our delegation will leave Sunday night, Au- gust 13, at 8 o'clock. Among those who are slated to go are Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Kuehn, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Beneke, Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Ellis, Mr. and Mrs. C, A. Juengel. Mr. and Mrs. John Stiedel. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Meinhardt, George Augermulier, H. Lohrenz, Max Rotter. A. S. Halstead. Vince Gooley. George Waldbart, John Connon with moi-e to be heard from. Quite a number of other local florists will meet the delegation in the convention city, having left a week ahead. ST. PATRICK. Gliicago to Washington. The Chicago delegation has arranged to join the Detroit Florists' Club and travel with them and the St. Louis Club, which will also meet at Detroit, via Buffalo and Philadelphia, to Washington. The exact itinerary is as follows: Leave Chicago, 11 p.m. Sun- day night, August 13, via the Wabash Railroad; ar- rive Detroit, Monday morning, August 14, 7.55. Spe- cial from Detroit leaves at 12.15 noon of the same date, via Wabash Railroad: arrive at Buffalo at 7.15 Monday. Leave Buffalo 7.30 p.m., via the Lehigh Valley Railroad: arrive Philadelphia, 7.15 a.m. Leave Philadelphia 7.30 a.m.; arrive in Washington 10.30 Tuesday forenoon. For tickets and further Information, write or call on P. J. Hauswirth. chairman of the committee of arrangements, 227 Michigan avenue, Chicago. Cincinnati to Washington. The "president's train," that was expected to be arrang-ed for and run out of Cincinnati, ran into an open switch and was ditched by St. Louis, Chicago and Wabash Railroad, and will now take the northern route. Louisville, Indianapolis and Cincin- nati will have a special car on train No, 4. B. & O. Railroad, leaving Cincinnati Monday, August 14, at 12.10 noon. The fare to Washington and return is $18.70; $3 extra each way for sleeper. These rates will not reach you until August 12, and if you desire reservations made write me quick, and I will get your letter Sunday morning. Address E. G. Gillett, 113 East Third street. Cincinnati. I shall have the dia- gram of the car at mv office until Monday morning, after which it will be a't the office of the B. & O. Rail- road, coiTier Fifth and Walnut streets. Traction Building. E. G. GILLETT. Pittsburg to Washington. At the last meeting of the Florirts' Club the trans- portation committee reported that the one and one- third rate was the lowest secured and will likely be used by all. making the price $10.67. Parlor seats will be provided for those who apply in time, so that the party may travel together. The train leaves at 8 a. m. arriving at Washington sljortly before 5 p. m. Monday, August 14. A few will leave on the night train, get- ting to their destination next morning. It is likely that about 25 will make the trip, including a few ladies, as usual. Don't forget to get tickets in good time before the train leaves, and to ask for a certifi- cate of return, as it takes some time to get these on this plan. E. C. REINEMAN. Indianapolis to Washington. A party of at least ten will leave for Washington, D. C. Thursday, August 10, by way of Atlantic City and Philadelphia. This will be done to combine busi- ness and pleasure, as advantage was taken of a regu- lar Atlantic City excursion, which allows stop-overs at Philadelphia and Washington. Mr. Carmody's sug- gestion as to this in last week's Florists' Exchange was a good one. It is still further suggested that the scientists. He is an excellent judge of character and ability, which is quite evident by the selection of his subordinates. Dr. Galloway ts an ardent advocate of all things which tend to promote knowledge and ad- vance the cause of our profession. He is a frequent contributor to the trade papers, and is the author of one of the be,= t books on violet culture extant. J. D. Carmody, His Latest Pickter as Sergeant-at-Arms, S. A. F. O. H. ' Metin iz Kawled tew Order, an' I tliink U'se had better git thar"' annual meeting of the S. A. F. O. H. be placed before a railroad or railroads in the future, at an early date, so that the Summer excursion rates to the seashore, or in the opposite direction, may be taken advantage of by members of the society. I. B. Washington Weather. We are sending you under .'reparole cover a photo- graph (herewith reproduood) which was taken for no Other reason than to show tiie florists throughout the TTnited States that it i*; not too hot in Washington City during July and August for persons to stand and took at a florist's window. The scene displayed is a daily occurrence at 1214 F street; and you will see from the picture that none of the people seem uncom- fortable or very warm. This picture was taken between the hours of 1 and 2 p.m.. on Thursday. July 25. WM. F. GUDE. Some of the Washington Men You Will Meet DR. B. T. GALLOWAY, chief of the Bureau of Plant Industry, Department of Agriculture, has done a great deal toward developing horticulture and floriculture. He is a man of extraordinary executive ability and is not only one of the foremost scientists of to-day, but combines with this a thorough practical knowledge — an attribute which unfortunately is very rare among our Dr. B. T. Galloway Chief of Bureau ot Plant Industry. Dept. of Agriculture, who will address S. A. F. O. H. When GEORGE H. BROWN accepted the position of landscape gardener some thirty years ago, the parks of Washington were dumping grounds, places where people tethered their cattle. To-day they are the admiration of everyone who comes to Washing- ton. With the exception of Lafayette. Franklin and Smithsonian Parks, which were partly laid out by Downing and completed by him, the other parks and park places are Mr. Brown's own creation. He ac- complished this work under the most adverse cir- cumstance?, and wt^re it not that he is a man of in- domitable will power these grand specimens of land- scape art could never have materialized. He has not only the charge of the parks, but of an extensive range of greenhouses at the Propagating Gardens, where the Richmond and Killarney roses can be seen in all their glory. TRLTEMAX LANHAM. superintendent of street trees, has during the twenty years that he has held the position directed the planting of over 80.000 trees. Before Mr. Lanham took charg^e. the main object seem- ed to have been to get together a collection, but since then a selection has been the primary object. That he "7^ A. Summer Scene in Front of a Washington Florist's Store 182 THe Plorists' Exchange George H. Brown Landscape Gardener, Department of Agriculture Washington, D C. W. H. Ernest Treasurer Washington Florists' Club Peter Bisset Secretary Washington Florists' Club, Chairman Private Gardeners' Committee has succeeded admirably in his idea is evidenced by the beautiful avenues of red and live oaks on Penn- sylvania avenue S. E. and the lindens on Massachu- setts avenue and others too numerous to mention. I am quite sure that when our visitors come here they will unanimously indorse the opinion of Washing- tonians that Trueman Lanham is their greatest bene- factor. VICE-PRESIDENT J. R. FREEMAN was born in Yorkshire, England. He gained his first knowledge of the business from the late Michael Saul, who w^as gardener to Lord Mowbray and Stourton, of Stourton Park, which at that time was famous for its pine- apples, grapes and hardy fruits. After leaving Stour- ton, he came to Washington as foreman to the late John Saul, with whom he stayed several years. It was \\hile he was at SauT.s that those grand double Chinese primulas— Harry Saul, Mary Saul and several others — were raised and disseminated. A short time after leaving Saul's he started a busines.s for him- self, which, through his untiring energy and skill, has become one of the larg-.-st establishments in this sec- tion of the country. Mr. Freeman is a thorough busi- ness man, but being of a genial and naturally jovial disposition, he is ndt averse to a little recreation in its proper place. He has been unsparing in his efforts tow^ard making the coming' convention a grand suc- cess. As the time has arrived when it is necessary to select a «ucr-eFPor to President Vaughan, It is the opinion of the people and florists of "Washington that a greater honor could not be conferred upon them. nor one that would reflect more credit upon the S. A. F. O. H.. than by electing our able and worthy vice- president to be the society's president for 1906. WILLIAM F. GUDE. president of the Washington Florists' Club, is well known to most of the members of the S. A. F. O. H. It will therefore suffice to say that the .success of the coming convention is in a large measure due to his fine business qualities. No member of the society should leave the city without making the acquaintance of our genial president. His store, at 1214 F street, is considered one of the most up-to-date in the United States. CHARLES HENLOCK, vice-president of the Wash- ington Florists' Club, was born in Yorkshire, Eng- land, and gained his first knowledge of the business at Stourton Park. He is at present head gardener at the United States Propagating Gardens. PETER BISSET, secretary of the Washington Flor- ists' Club, is superintendent of the Hubbard estate, '■T^\in Oaks," which is one of the most charming places around Washington. When he laid out these grounds he displayed a fine knowledge of landscape gardening. The aquatic pond alone is a feature in it- self worthy of emulation. He is an expert hybridist and has several interesting results from his work, in- cluding his new rose, which has already been W'ell tested, and which promises to play a conspicuous part in next Winter's decorations. WILLIAM H. ERNST, treasurer of the Washington Florists' Club, is the proprietor of a very successful pottery business, flower pots being his specialty. He not only supplies the major portion of the local trade, but does an extensive shipping trade. He is also chairman of the gentlemen's and ladies' bowling teams. GEORGE COOKE, superintendent of the Tl-ade Ex- hibit, was born in Yorkshire, England. He obtained his knowledge of the business at several of the fine establishments for which his native shire is cele- brated. After coming to the United States he worked for several commercial firms, when he finally decided that the time had arrived to start in business for him- self. He opened a store on om- fashionable Connecti- cut avenue about two years ago and has now estab- lished a very flourishing business. Z. D. BLACKISTONE, chairman cf the shooting committee and vice-chairman of the entertainment committee, is a native of the District of Columbia. He is an enterprising business man, of fine executive abilities, and is the proprietor of an up-to-date store on Fourteenth and H streets. N. W. He is a Knight Templar, member of the Mystic Shrine, Analostan Gun Club and Potomac Boat Club; also of the Y. M. C. A. GEORGE SHAFFER is a native of the District of Columbia, and is one of the most enterprising young men. He has built up a most successful business in a short time, being proprietor of a fine store at the corner of Fourteenth and K streets. N. W., where he will be delighted to have any of the S. A. F. O. H. members call upon him. CHARLES M'CAULEY is the Washington corre- spondent of The Florists' Exchange. He was born in the District of Columbia, and at present has charge of the tropical plants at the United States Propagat- ing Gardens. M. C. George Cooke Superintendent S. A. F, O. H. Trade Exhibit Z. I>. Blackistone Vice-Chairman Entertainment Committee, Chairman Shooting Committee Trueman I^anham Superintendent ot Street Trees, Washineton, D. C. August 13, 1905 The Plorists' Exchange 183 Roses, Chrysanthemums, Carnations and Ferns GRAFTED ROSES From 3-ln. pots Bride, Bridesmaid, Ivory. La Detroit and Testout. $16.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1000. Meteor. 4-ln. pots, extra fine stock, $20.00 per 100. ROSES— On Own Roots 3-in. pots Bride, Bridesmaid, Ivory M.OO per 1(0; $50.00 per 1000, 200 American Beaaty, 3-iD. pota 910.00 per 100. All First-Class Stock CHRYSANTHEMUMS From 2Vi-in. pots Glory of Pacific, Enguehard, J. K. Shaw, Georglana Pitcher, Bon- oatTon, Maud Dean, H. W. Rleman, Marie Lluer. Willowbrook, Ethelyn. Col. D. Appleton, NlveuB, Balfonr, Monrovia. Adela, Duckham, Kate Broomhead, Lavender (^ueen. $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 10(0. FIELD CARNATIONS Queen I^ulae. Fair Maid. Mrs. M. A. Patten, (^ueen, Ethel Ward Dorothy, Nelson Fisher, Boston Market, *6.00 per 100 ; $50.00 per 1000, SMALL ASSORTED FERNS r%1'n%'.^»hl°s^ In 2'i In. pots H.Wper 100 Out of 2M in. pole $3.00 per 100 rnS'iln.pots SO.im per 1000 Out of 2^< In. pote .. ..2S.00per lOCU In 3 Id. pots, $6.00 per 100 C0C08 WEDDELIANA 3 m. potg, $ie.oo per too ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS 2 In. pots. $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 10(]O; 2)i in. pots. $1.60 per 100. $lij.oo p»r lOOtt; 3 In. pots. $7.00 per 100, $85.00 per lOiX); 1 In. pots. $10.00 to f li 00 per 100. ASPARAGUS SPRENCERI 2 in. pots. $3.00 per 100, $25.C0 per 1000; 2H in. pots, f 4.60 per 100, $10.00 per 1000; 3 in. pots. $7.00 per 100, $86.00 per 1000. ADIANTUM CUNEATUM 4 In. pots, extra selected, 15 cents each 5 In. pots, 25 cents each A. N. PIER»SON, Cromwell, Conn. Mention The Florists' Bxebange when writing. CHRYSANTHEMUMS From 2\i-ln. pots. Ivory. Eaton, Murdock, Appleton. Maud Dean, Marie Llger, Win Duck- ham, A. J. Balfour, and others, $2.00 per 100; 600 for $8.00. Rooted cuttings of above, half price. All In prime condition lor planting at once. COOLIDGE BROTHERS, So. Sudbury, Mass. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Last Opportunity. N(t Too Late to Plant Our Stock Young, thrifty plants. If given liberal cul- ture, will give those medium sized bulbs so much Id demand. We have In quantity. POLLY ROSE, PACIFIC, IVORV, PINK IVORY. OPAH, MBS. S. T. MURDOCK, MAUD DEAN, Etc. $2.50 per 100; $25.00 per 1000 NATHAN SMITH & SON ADRIAN, MICH. Mention the FlorlBti' Bichang* when writlnt. Pansy Seedlings The very choicest strains, mixed, $3.60 per 1000. Separate Colors, lavender, yellow and white, $4.00 per icon. 0A8H WITH THE ORDER. J. CONDON, Florist, lllSi^'^iTr Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. PANSY PLANTS Peter Brown's Prize Strain of Mammoth Blooming Pansieg. Fine stocky plants, grown In open field. Plants ready about September 10. $4.00 per lOOO. CHARLES S. DUTTON, ,2?hlt., HoHand, Mich. Mention The Florists' Eichange when writing. ASTER PLANTS Semple's Branching, pink, white, red and lavender, ane plants, 40c. per 100; 300 for $1.00; $2.60 per 1000. PIIDVCAMTUFUIIU^ l'°>'7 Bose, Faciac and btlnlOAninCmUMO H. Robinson, 2^4 in. pots, $2.00 per 100 ; $17.50 per 1000. CABBAGE PLANTS fJi,lo^il:„o*.'°" -" "^' J. C. SCHMIDT CO., BRISTOL, PA. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Alternanthcras p. MAJOR and A. NANA 2ln. Pots, $l.50 per lOO; $15. OO per lOOO Agreratum, Gnrney,21n, pots $l.60perl00. Salvia, Bonfire, 2mn pots $2.00 per 100. Cash with order. ERNEST HARRIS, Delanson, N. Y. Mention The Florists* Eichange when writing. V/OLET CULTURE Price, $t 50 Postpaid A.T. De La Mare Ptg. & Pub. Co. Ltd., New York Success in the growing of chrysanthe- mums for a prime grade of cut blooms depends largely on the kind of bud select- ed, and on the time this bud Is ready for selection. And this again depends on the variety we have to deal with, on the de- gree of maturity in the growth, on the time the plants were propagated and benched, on locality and, to some extent, on the weather conditions of the season. It may be stated, in a general way, held out as a rule with numerous exceptions, that the crown bud will develop Into a flower of greater size and depth, that It can be taken earlier, that the selection of it involves a greater risk and demands for a perfect finish more of the grower's care and skill than the terminal bud; while, generally speaking, the latter bud gives us a flower of finer form and finish, differing In some varieties even In color, this usually being a shade or two deeper, as, for instance, in the well-known va- rieties, Maud Dean and Mrs. Jerome Jones, the latter usually coming clear white from a crown and light pink from a terminal bud. Crown buds have the preference !n the case of plants raised for exhibition pur- poses, of nearly all the early stock, as also, most varieties nf recent foreign In- troduction, while the terminal bud Is chosen on nearly all the late varieties. It is unsafe, except on very early sorts, to take the bud much before August 15. but aftpr that date it may safely be taken, whenever ready, on any of the varieties that were benched in May and early June, these, not including late kinds, now being well forward in the ripening of their wood. Should a crown bud be in readi- ness at a too earlv date, a second one must be chosen. In this case, the first one is removed, and the strongest of the fhrre or four little shoots at Its base al- lowed to remain and to develop. Success with crown buds depends on the careful and speedy removal of these tiny growths, which, if allowed to remain any longer than it takes time to nick them from the bud. will live at the expense of the latter. Terminal buds do not show these growths, but. Instead, are surrounded by a brood of minor buds, which are rubbed off when the main bitd Is chosen. Since nn other buds wiU form after the ter- minal bud. it should be watched, and a pharn outlook kent for erasshonners. cat- ernillars and other roving Insects, which might find It delicious eating. All side- shoots and suckers must be removed as fast as they appear at the base of the plants. The crown bud of Mmp. F. Bergmann. October Sunshirie. T ady Fitzwygram and other verv early varieties, can be taken at any time after Aucoist 5: that of Alice Bvron and mo=t Australian sorts from August 10 to lf>. Mrs. Jerome Jones. Minnfp TVanaTnakeT-. Glorv of the Pacific. Pollv Rose. Mrs. TTenrv Robinson, Phila- delnhia and Timothv "Raton from Auenst 20 to Septpmber 1. On late planted com- mercial stork at any time In September, when the bud is ready: any hud. either crown or terminal, on Tvorv. M^ud Dean and Onlonel D- Appleton from September 1 to 15' th«i terminal bud on Golden Beautv, M^ior Ponnaffon and other late varieties In the latter part of September, and on Merr\' Christmas the first week In October. The development of the flower from bud to finish takes from six to nine weeks. p. W. TIMME. Chrysanthemoms We have on hand 800 William Duckham, pink, out of 2 inch pots, that we will sell sor $4.00 per 100. S Nf PFlVTPCnST70'-707 Republic St. 3.11. r Ell lEWU J I, CLEVELAND, OHIO Chrysanthemum FINE YOUNQ PLANTS Shaw, Bailey, Jones, Ivory, Pink Ivory, Appleton, Bonnaffon, Halliday, Polly Rose, Pacific, Parr, Perrin, Robinson, etc. Out of 2^-in. pots, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Cash with order, CHAS. ZIMMER WEST COLLINCSWOOD N.J. 50,000 Dr. EngTiehard, Amorita, Golden Wedding, Ivory, Appleton, Jerome Jones, Pacific, Polly Robs. Willow Brook, Robinson, Maud Dean, BonnaflFon, white and yellow. 2H in. pote, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. ROSES Kaiserin^ Hermosa. Clothilda Sonpert^ Cochet (pink and white). Ivory, 3 in. pots, $4.50 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. J.D.BRENNEMAN Box 24 HARRISBURG, PA. Mention the riorlsta' Btchange when writing. THE AMERICAN CARNATION Price, (3.S0 A. T. DE LA MARE PT6. & PUB. CO. LTD. 2-8 Duane St., New York CONSULT Albert M. nerr AT THE Convention IF IM NEED OP Geraniums Pansies Smilax or Asparagus Ebbit House Convention Hall OR WRITE TO ALBERT M. HERR Lancaster, Pa. Mention the Florlats' Bxchanjee when writing. Chrysanthemum Stock Pink. Per 100 I Wm. Ductham.,.$5.00 A. J. Balfour 3.00 Dr. Enguehard.... 4.00 Glory of Pacific.. . 2.00 ' Maud Dean 2.50 , Mile. M. Llger,... 3.00 I Mrs. Ooombes .... 2.60 Nemesis 2.00 Pink Ivory 2,00 3 1-4 INCH POTS Yellow. Per 100 Ool. D. Appleton.. $2.60 Oremo 2.00 Henry Sinclair.... 3.60 Major Bonnafton.. 2.oo October Sunshine. 2.00 Wliite. Per 100 Ivory $2.00 Lady Fltzwygram. 2.00 Alice Byron 3.00 Nellie Pockett.... 2.60 Mrs. H. Robinson. 2.50 TVlilte. Per 10 Mutual Friend. ...$2.00 Polly Rose 2.00 CrlmsoD. Black Hawk 2.00 Dazzler.. 3.00 John Shrimpton.. 2.60 FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS Lawson , Bradt . . . Naylor . , Per 100 ....$5.00 .... 5.00 .... 6.00 25,000 LAWSON Per 100 Louise $5.00 Prosperity 4.00 WaJcott 4.00 Per 100 Joost $3.00 Scott 300 Maceo 4.'oo EDW. J. TAYLOR, SOUTHPORT, CT. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. 184 The Florists' Exchange FANCY FERNS 'Wholesale Florists 38 & 40 Miami Ave., DETROIT. MICHIGAN 90 Cents per 1000 Discount on Regular Shipments MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE Z^T WILLIAM STUPPE Westbury Station, LI., N.Y. Cau make you lowest quotations on grafted field-grown flme. Levasseur Koses, the Baby Kambler. Delivery beginning of Deueniher. Fielil-growii own root Eoses, Frau Karl Druschki, Klllarney and other Tea, Tea Hybrid, Remontant and Rambler Roses. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, $12.00 per 1000; $1.25 per 100. Sprengerl, $8.00 per 1000; $1.00 per 100. Young plants of the Winter-llowering Forget-Me-Not, for edging carnation beds or pot forcing, 50c. per 100; $4.00 per 1000. For September delivery: Hardy Carnations, to (lower in all shades of colors about Decoration Day, In 10 to 25 shoots, sold in old countries planted in pots when flowering or for cut ; 50c. per 100; $4.00 per 1000. Cyclamen, from a famous collection, five colors, should give exhibition plants next year. Oracsna Indlvisa, Pansy Plants, Ten Weeks Stocks, three colors, for Easter llowering; Tritomas, Holly- hocks, Etc. VIOLET PLANTS >Iaiie l.ouise antl I..a<]y Campbell, lar^e. strong and clean. To clear benches for plant- ing, going at tlO.OO per 1000; S-l.SO per 100. Samples ICc. Cash with order, please. J.L).HILOUJrrH,Bab>Iou,N.Y. UeotloD tbe Florists' ExcbanEe when writing. ROSES Keady now or will take orderg for future delivery Rsmhpr '*''^- ?'"'-'?- ''^-'"- v°*^- D3bV nillllUlil ready to shift. If yon have ' a little room to spare, you can grow them into nice salable plants in a short time. $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100. [3 Dstroit ^ - '°- *""" ""' ""• Crimson Rambler zi-.s^oopenoo. H. P. ROSES, fine young stuff, 2 inch pot8, $3.00 per 100 OetieraUaniueniliiot Mnie. Chas. Wood Maifua ChartA Mrs. John Laln^ Ball of Snow Captain Christy Paul Neyron >Tno. Hopper TEA and EVGRBLOOnilNG varietit^s, 2»-i In.. $2.00 per 100 C. Soupert Kaiserin Whit« Cocliet Helen Goultl Ivory La France Maman Cochet Etolle de Lyon Marecbal Niel Souv.de Pierre Notting JOHN A. DOYLE, o^T,,, Springfield, Oliio Veoiitalile, KreeotioDiie aqil BeaniDg Plaflts VEGETABLE PLANTS GERANIUMS CABBAGE in any quantity. Win- nintifltadt. Early All- Head. Sure-Head, Succeasion. Karly and Late Flat Dutch, Hollander, etc. $1.00 per IIKM); $8.50 per 10.000. ■> A D Ck ¥ V^'V^ MoBB Ourled, 25 ots. per Mr A. a^^M^K^^M j(jo. ,1 26 per lOOn. £^Vf ¥?W"V 1° any quantity. White and *-'*^*-**^**- " Pinb Plume, Giant Pascal, Golden Ht-art, Boston Market and other vara., $1.00 per 1000; $S. 50 per 10,000. Miscellaneous Plants iVi'la. stock in A I condition. Ageratum, Alternanthera, A ly ss u lu , Coleus, Heliotrope. Laiitana, Salvia and Swainsona. $2 00 per 100. Not less tlian live of any one variety sold. Cash vpitli order, please. Couie see our stocii. We are at Chase, P. B. & W. B. R., or Cowenton, Philadel|)hia Hivisitin of B.^A: O. K. K., fourteen miles Mortlieast of Baltimore, Md. Send us word and we will meet you. R. VINCENT, JR. & SON, White Marsh, Md. Per 100 Bruanti $2.00 Centanre 2.(iO Comtesse de Har- coiirt 2.00 Gloire de France. . . 2.00 Jean de La Brete. ., 3.00 Jean Viand 2.00 M. Jolly deBamme- ville 4.00 Mme. Barney 2.00 Mme. Canovers ... 2.00 Mme.Oharrotte. ... 2.0(] Per 100 Mme. Jaulin $2.00 Mme. Landry 2.00 Madonna 3,(10 Marquis de Castel- lane 3.00 MIbbF. Perkins.... 2.0 Miss Kendell 3.00 S. A. Nutt 2.00 Granville 2.00 Mrs. E.G. Hill 2.00 Queen of the West. 2.00 We will send 1000, 50 each of the above, for Sis.00,or 600. 25 each, for $10.00. Telegraph (Geranium), tl.OO per doz., $(i.00 per 100. Send for descriptive price list. HARDY EVERGREENS Winter propagated, ready to seed be(i. 100 1000 1(100 Arbor Vit«>. Hovey's Golden, .$2.50 $20.00 1,00 ■• •' Siberian 2.50 20.00 1^)00 Juniper, Swedish 2.00 16.00 SOOKetinisporaPiumosa 2.50 20 00 700 " *' anrea 3.00 26 00 600 " PiBifera " 2.60 20.00 CHRYSANTHEMUMS From 2'4 in. and 2>a in, pots. A, J. Balfour, Dr. Enguehard. Price from 2]4 inch pots, $4.00 per 100. Mrs. Barclay, Maud Dean, Mrs. Coombs, Nagoya, Buperba. Price from 2Vi inch pots, $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. Autumn Glory, Ada Spaulding, CoUingfordii, Dorothy Devens, Harry May, Harry Parr, J. E. Lager, Minnie Wanamaker. Mrs. Baer, Mrs. 8. T. Murdoch, MIbs M. M. Johnson. Mrs. Humphrey, Rose Owen, Thomas H. Brown, Xeno. T. Oarrlng- ton, Soleil d'Octobre, Col. D. Appleton, Price, from 2M inch pots, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. STOCK VIOLETS POTS Marie Louise, $3.00 per 100 ; $25.00 per 1000. Own Root ROSES Fine Stock Bride, Bridesmaid, Goldeu Gate. 3in. pots $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. Sunrise, Sunset, Perle, Chatenay, Ivory, 3 in., $8 00 per 100. Franz Ueegen. Killarner,3in.,$10.00perl00. Pres. Carnot, Kaiserin, 3 in., $8.00 per iro. Clotbilde Soupert, Crimson Rambler, from & in. pots, strong. $25.00 per 100. CRAFTED FINE STOCK Bride, Bridesmaid, Goldeu Gate, Carnot, Kaiserin, Testout, La France, Woottoii, Watteville, Albany, Frau/. Oee;;en, they are in 3 inch pots, at $15.00 per 100. Killarney, from 3 in. pots, $18.00 per 100. CARNATION "C Field- Grown 100 1000 White I-a\v8on $10.10 $95.00 Nelson Fislier 0.00 .fudge Hinsdale 10.00 Mrs. itt. A. Patten 10.00 Lisl of other varieties on application ASPARACUS SPRENCERI 3 in. pots, $8.00 per lOO. WOOD BROS., rishkill, New York GLADIOLI CUT SPIKES OF of the Highest Quality. AU colors and combinations ot shades imaginable. One Hundred Acres from which to select. Write for prices. ARTHUR COWEE, Gladiolus Specialist, Meadowvale Farm, Berlin, New Yorl Mention the Florlata' Bxchange when wrlttnir. Newport, R. !• News Notes. The lawn fete to be given on the afternoon of August 12. for the bene- fit of the Newport Association for the Prevention of Tuberculosis, will be in every way the most brilliant ever given here. The trade have re- ceived many orders for novelties to sell at the various tables, as last year the flower and fruit tables were great money makers. Mrs. v. A. Vanicek has been making a few days' visit to her parents. Major and Mrs. W. F. Faulkner, at Caze- novia. N. T. Quantities of flowers are seen every Sunr'ay in the various churches, but it does not mean large orders for our florists, as most of the blooms come from private gardens and are donated. Riebre^ht & Son have been receiving some superb gardenias at their Belle- viie avenue store; and the flowers have found a ready sale at 75c. each. Hodgson's decoration for Mrs. Stuy- vesant Fish's dinner dance was very elaborate and effective. The five round tables for the fifty guests had each for a centerpiece a mound of white flowers, from which rose a large floral umbrella of white and green, covering the table. The menu cards were also in the form of umbrellas. Wadley & Smythe arranged a very attractive luncheon decoration entirely of lavender colored flowers for Bar- oness von Tuyl! at "Edgehill" on Sat- urday. There has been more talk again among some members of the Horti- cultural Society, to the fnd that we have an annual outing and picnic; but it does not seem to materialize. The great drawback is the fact that the picnic season is the busy time with the craft here. F. W. LAST CALL KILLARNEY Best Paying Pink Rose A few hundred fine plants in 3% in. pots $25.00 per 100 President Alex. Montgomery of the American Rose Society has planted a house of it and predicts great siiccess for it. SIEBRECHT & SON, Rose HIM Nurseries, New Rocbelle, N. Y, Quality Guaranteed PRIMULA Obconica Grandiflora. Finest frlngefl Alba and Rosea, 2 io.. 2 i-ts. Forbesi (Baby). 2in.. 2 eta. Giant Cyclamen. Mixed colors In the very fineat Muality, juet arrived from Kurope: prepaid, 55 ctB. per 100; f 4 60 per 1000. Cash. Some Cliipincs fhom Our Mail: GEOKGIA.— "My PanBies bought of you are fine, jiU in bloom." OHIO.— *■ The Pansies I got of you some time ago are in bloom and are fine." (Second order.) PKNN!»ri.VANIA.-"Pansie8 were O. K." (This is not from our own town ) FLORIDA,— "My customers are very much pleased. They turned out the finest blooms in the city." Our strain forthis season Is still better. Quality talks when it comes to retail trade and the people see the blooms. Write ua. Also ou Hollyhocks, better than ever. BYER FLORAL CO., Shippensburg, Pa. MpDtloD the Florists' Exchange when writing. HAVE YOU USED THE PERFECT Flower Pot Handle and Hanger? It is lust the thing for you to dis- play your plants by hanging them on walls, etc., especially when you are crowded for room. Also for lifting plants out of Jardinieres ; win sustain a weight of one hun- dred Pounds. Per doz. ^o. 1 will fit from 2 to 6-lnch pots 30c. No. 3 will fit from 5 to 8-inch pots 40c. No. 3 will fit from8tol2-lnchpot8 &0c. By mail 10c. extra per doz. Sample pair 10c. postpaid. See last week's Issue for advertisement of Florists" Letters, etc. W.C.KRICK 1164-66 Greene Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. Mention the Florists' Bxcbange when irrltlnK- Blake's Lever Clip FOR FASTENING STAKES TO THE CROSS WIRE PATENTED SEPT. 23- 1902, They never Blip and are a great saving ot both time and money. EVERY GROWER SHOULD TRY THEM AND BE CONVINCED Price, $1.75 per lOOO Send for free eampleg. B. S. BUKE & SON, ROCHESTER, N.Y. 166 Lindun Street BRANCH 0FFICE,26B0ERUM PLACE. BROOKtyn, NY Mentlop th» Florlata' IC»cli«pge whCB writing. THE AMERICAN GARNATION Price, $3. SO FLORISTS' EXCHANGE. 2 DUANE ST, NEW YORK PRIMROSES Chinese and Obconica, ready August 21 ... . , per 100. $2.00 Porbesli Baby " 2.00 Florlbunda, yellnw " 2.00 ASPARAGUS PlumosuB Nanus, 2 in. pots per 100, $2.00 Sprengerl, 2 In. pots " 2.00 SHASTA 1>AISY,2 1D. pots " 2.50 PANSY SEED, large flowering Oz. 400 JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware^ Ohio C. R. HILLS, Grand Rapids, Mich. LA DETROIT, CHATENAY and SUNRISE, 3 m., S6.00 per 100. .\SPARAGCS PLUMOSCS NANUS, fine Rtrnrip plants, 3 In., $5.00 per 100. PRIMULAS, all varieties, 2'.; In., $2.00 per 100, ready about AURuat 10. CHRISTMAS PKPPKRS,2,li In., $2.00 per 100. If it Comes from HILLS, it's All Right UeDtloD tbe Florists* Exchange wbeo wrltlog. CINERAKIAS, 16 to24in.,$2.00 per 100, ready about Aufjust. FORGET-ME-NOTS, field clumps, $4.00 a 100. AQUILEGIA, assorted varieties, 2U Id. |2.00 per 100. ANTIRRHINUM, assorted colors, 2}^ in., $2.00 per lOD. i AugiiBt 12, l'J05 The Plorist-s' Hxchifcin^o REVIEW OF THE MARKET NEW YORK.— TIio market shows no impiovcnii-'nl; in fact lliis lasl week has heen quieter than the previous one so far as selling rock, hut more of everything is eoniinp in. and the handlinK and display of the stock tend to give the market a more animated appearance, even though there is less Imsiness doing. The new crops of roses are coming in. and something has to be done with them; even letting them go at 2r>c. per hundred is better than throwing them away; at lea.'st. that is Ihe usual way of looking at it rarnalinns are not nenrly so plen- tiful as are roses, but that makes no dirferi-noe to the prices obtained: there are more carnations coming in than are needed, bv a long way. Asters and gladioli are the two reigning flowers, and prir-cs arc only regulated by the quantity desired; anv figure almost is recognized by the dealer. I-ily of the valley is main- taining its price by its rarity, and the same will aiilly fit the case of cattleyas. Lilies are too plentiful to average Sc. each, and too scarce to be offered for nny less while fresh: after being held a dav or two they bring 5c. or 6c. each, and sometimes don't sell at all. Speci- csnm nnd tigrinum lilies are more plen- tiful, and if there were only a reasonable amount of retail business going, they could he used to great advantage. The supplv of sweet peas has fallen off greatly, but they will not be missed: they have been a drug for several weeks. CHICAGO.— With the advent of the first cut of this year's roses, the market has become overstocked. Lrf)cal trade has considerably diminished, and shipping business has not been as hea\'y as usual. Prices have in most cases been what the buyers would pay. On Saturday last a general cleaning up was indulged in by nearlv every -wholesale house, and values were the lowest on record at any time this year. During the early part of this week price's had not gof back to any- thing like normal. The supply of Amer- ican Beauty roses is equal to the de- land, and prices on these remain about the same as at last writing. More of the large growers are beginning to con- sign floVers from their young stock. The supplv of Bride and Bridesmaid has in- creased considerably, and while a large number are not of the first quality, the average price is better, ranging from $2 to $0 per hundred. Golden Gate, from young stock, is also coming in. and the quality as yet is not very good. Lib- erty does not meet with a heavy de- mand, bringing $2 to J8 per hundred. Richmond and Killarney roses are more in evidence, the former bringing about the same price as Liberty, and the latter selling at ?2 to J4 per hundred. Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, of first-class quality, is seen in several houses, realizing from $2 to $S. Maman Cochet sells at $1.5(1 to ?5. This rose has proved an excellent keeper, especially the white variety, but the pink fades out when held for any length of time. Carnations are arriving in poor con- dition, the commission houses finding It next to impossible to shin these flowers any distance; they sell at 75c. to $2.50 per hundred. Lilies have been more abundant the past week, with a light call for them. at ?S to $12 ner hundred. The supply of asters has increased, and there is no great demand for them, the street ped- dlers being the largest buyers, at 3c. per bunch or 12c. per hundred. Gladioli are seen in nearly every wholesale house; they sell at $1 to $4 per hundred, ac- cording to grade. The demand for green goods remains the same as last report. R. J. INDIANAPOLIS.— A quantity of fu- neral work, then a lull of a half day or so. charaeterized the past week. No sur- plus stock has been left on the whole- salers' hands except a few second grade asters or sweet Deas. Extremely warm. Kultrv weather has made the handling of cut flowers, especially roses, most unsat- isfactory. No 1 Bridesmaid. Bride and Madame Abel Chatenay are wholesaled at %f\ n hundred and retailed at $1.50 a dozen. Pelect Kaiserin AuCTista Victoria are in strong demand at $7 a hundred. The cut of Souvenir du President Carnot and La France is light: XS a hundred is asked for the best and $4 for seconds. A few I iberty are being shipped in at $5 to S7. American B^autv are selling well at $5 to $25 a hundred: $1 to $R a dozen is cus- tomarilv thp retail price. The inouiries for carnations are numer- ous but onlv small lot<5 are to be had at SI r.0 to $2 a hundred. Asters fine blooms and all color'^. are nlentiful at SI 50 a hundred. A ouantitv of B'^nthev's new aster are bpiner grown in this sec- tion The plants nre in nicp condition, and a largre ^ut of flowers ic -^xnected soon TTarn=ii ^nd aura turn lili"^^ ^r*^ rpndilv wholes^lpd at $15 a hundred Thp first T ilium rnbrum have feen brought to mar-K-et, brins-ine *5 a bur>d^pd The wholpsale t^adp at Toiilinson Hall Market was cood this wppi-^, as many thousand asters were disposed of. I. B, BOS'I'ON. The past w ci'k has been n- markahly quiet all along the line. Asters art* the post mnminent flowers at present. iiml Konif \'«-i'y good ones are seen. Three Inindri-il for a dollar is about the average iiiii'c for them. Some nice gladiolus are loming in. Carnaticuis ari- scarce; in fact, there ;ii'c no good blooms lo sneak of in lb'' mnrkel. but those a vailalile fetch a good figure—?^ and %?,.:>(* hcinj; the prices of some Fair Maid the end of the week. Roses also are scarce. Some fairly good Kaiserin Augusta Victoria and Souvenir du President Carnot are the leaders. lyilv of the valley is plentiful enough for the demand. Water lilies aie still to be had. but there is never much demand for these in this market. J. W. D. riTTSBTTRG.— Trade Is very quiet at present, little doins: outside of funeral or- ders. Stock is plentiful and chean. flood asters bring from $15 to $20 per thousand; lower grades, $10; at retail from 15e. per dozen at the street stands up to 75e in the stores. The stock is of good nualitv. Dahlies are in fair demand. Carnations are goiner down: good ones are scarce. Fine gladiolus are to be had; and lilies are in fair supply. E. C. R. DFTROTT. — Activity in the cut flower market doesn't seem to wane. July and Aus'ust to date have been the bannpr (dullt months in our history. The only article a little overabundant is roses. Of eourse. everything is chean; but it eoes. and so keeps the errower in good spirits. Carnations are about all over, but flowers from the n'^w crop are coming in: stems are verv short. Gladiolus had a h^avy run. Other out-door stock has cleaned un well. Farly asters are almost gone: the Itrancbins" varieties are arriving, and will last till verv near chrvsanthemum time. D. LOTTISVILLR. KY.— Business has held up unusually well this Summer. Stock IS of fairlv srood quality, and plentiful, .'xeept carnations. Prices have reached their usual Summer level. A. R, B. CHANGES IN BUSINESS. PRinr;Tr,TON. N. J.— James Donnlngton will build a greenhouse, 100x20 feet, and emViark in the business. SCRANTON. PA."Reliable Seed & Floral Co. has just started a seed and cut-flower store here. DENVER. COLO.— The Schroeder & Son Nursery Company has been incor- porated for $25,000 by Peter Schroeder, William Schroeder, George Schroeder. La- fayette. HORNFLT.R^aLLE. N. T.— C. L. B. Ordway is now located on Main street. On the occasion of the opening of his new place. Mr. Ordway presented carnations to all the visitors. KENILWORTH. N. J.— C. Frost, for many years a grower of vegetables and forcer of lettuce and radishes in Winter, has gone into the busine.ss of raising flowers, starting with 100.000 pansies. Mr. Frost states that the South has knocked the bottom out of lettuce forcing. FIRMS WHO ARE BUILDING SITA^RDALF. PA.— W. W. Alla- bongh's new greenhouse is nearing com- pletion. SEDALIA. MO.~Charles A. Pfeiffer Is making material improvements on his premises. FASTON. PA.— Chas. Arnold is build- ing a new greenhouse. 20x40 feet, for bed- •ding stock. WTTEELING. TV. VA.— W. A. Wettlin is making extensive improvements on his greenhouse plant. MIDDLE VILLAGE. N. Y.— A. Groll is building four greenhouses, each 18x65 feet, for carnations. MIDDLE VITJ.AGE. N. Y.— August Karpinsky is building a greenhouse, 20x60 feet, for carnations and bedding plants. MOYLAN. PA. — Jacques Gillmet is adding two more houses for violets: when completed he will have 1 0,000 square feet devoted to violet growing. CLAY CENTER. KAN. — C. Humfeld has begun the erection of a new green- house. He contemplates building five or six more houses, each of which will be 100 feet long. SHELBITRNE. MASS.— L. S. Fife Is overhauling his greenhouses and putting them in good condition for Winter. The west section, which is specially devoted to carnations, is being entirely rebuilt. COTTNCIL BLUFFS. lA. — J. F. Wilcox is having ground graded for large exten- sions of his greenhouses on East Pierce street. The extensions will be construct- ed this l-all. or early in the Spring, and viH include about 150.000 square feet of glass. New York. News of the Week. It is now unticrslond that thr I'.oslon delegates to the Washingtcni I'linention wili jnin the New Ynik • t'liiingent on Monday, August 14, and Ibis addition to our number will make it possible for us to have a special train to the convention city. No stop- over at Philadelphia will be made 4 In.,2Kc. ADIANTUM CUNEATUM, 6 1n.,18c. Uni I V FTRN^ lo.noo fine plants, in 2 In. "*'^^' rtnna andSln.pots; ready Sept. 15th. Also 26,000 BUSHY FlllRNS, In 2 In. pots, the hardiest and best varieties for table ferneries. Cash, please. R G. HANFORD, Norwall(, Conn. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. JTJEJVEEI^^ Timme's Timely Teachings. Cyclamen. The well advanced plants of cyclamen are Hearing their last shift. It is time to give them the size of pots in which they are to bloom, beginning with the plants most forward and liltely to come in for Christmas. For this last move in trans- planting this important and profitable class of plants, the grower should try to make up a somewhat less spongy and flaliy soil than that in which the plants were reared. An addition to the usual mixture of leaf mold and sand, as used up till now, of some good garden loam and a portion of very old manure from barnyard scrapmgs, will give the soil more body and a degree of compactness that tends to uphold the vital strength of the fully developed plants, and lends substance and intensity to the color in bloom and fo- liage. Soot out of stove pipes and chim- neys also has this effect; in fact, more so than any other natural fertilizer. It acts as a powerful agent in brightening the colors of the flowers and in giving the green of the foliage a deeper hue. A .l-inch potful of dry soot to a wheelbar- rowful of the soil, well intermixed Is about the right proportion in which to make use of this valuable plant food, usu- ally thrown away as useless. But soot Is quick acting, and its potency not lasting, and. therefore, its use In liquid form Is more to the purpose. It is prepared by suspending two quarts of soot, tied in a bag and weighted down with a brick, into a barrel of water for about twelve hours and is most effective when applied iust before and while the flowers are opening being an excellent stimulant for old and large-sized specimen plants. However, in the culture of cyclamen, more so than In that of other plants, cau- tion and care are necessary In the em- ployment of fertilizers of a'nv kind; for wbile their use in a limited and well- judged measure will add greatly to the price, worthiness and excellence of the finished plants, too much of It In any form is sure to work mischief, and very often Is the cause of the distortion and malformation of the flowers. The seeds of cyclamen for next year's stock may now be sown at any time, be- ginning with the sowings of those for very early use, and starting a few trays every two or three weeks until, at the end of September, or even a little later, the last batches are sown. I consider the last week in August, or the first part of September, after the days of greatest heat have passed, the best time to start the seeds of cyclamen for the main lot of these plants, or for a general supply. Garden Roses. Most varieties of the hybrid perpetual and hybrid tea roses, as also such sorts as Maman Cochet. Duchesse do Brabant Hermosa. Souvenir du Pres. Camot and other evcrblooming outdoor varieties, can he multiplied by soft wood cuttings in August. An evenly spread and well firm- ed bed of clean sand, three or four Inches deep, in a frame, shaded by trees If pos- sible, or facing North, affords a good place for the rooting of these cuttings. Some bottom heat, coming from a layer of fresh manure underneath the bed. would accelerate the formation of roots, and probably make the percentage of loss a trifle less: but quite satisfactory re- sults may be obtained by the slower pro- cess in an ordln.Try cold frame. The euttingi from the outdoor stock, when being trimmed, should be carefully examined and freed of caterpillars, snails, slugs, bugs or worms, or their eggs. If such are found. A bed of these cuttings must be attended to in a thorough-going manner, must never he neglected as far as watering, sprinkling, ventilation and shading enters Into its care. After the cuttings have formed roots, have been potted up and become sturdv little plants, their care will cause little anxiety or watcbine: thev then needlPE- no shading or co:-ering of anv kind. Thev may re- main outdoors until nuite late In the sea- son, hut should be placed In a. cool green- bouse before heavy frosts usher In Win- ter. Herbaceous Perennials. The thinning out and re-arrangement of the h.ardy herbaceous border, the di- viding of such varieties as have done blooming and appear to be too crowded, the sowing of seeds as they become ripe and the nlantlng of well advanced seed- lings, divisions and cuttings, started some time ago. Is now in order. Tf this Is done In August, or the earlv part of September, plenty of time will be afforded the newly set plants to become establish- ed before Winter has a chance to inter- fere and to play his tricks. Ask F. B. EBAMER, Washlntion, D. O., Trho Is QUEEN BEATRICE Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Angustiia, 190ft; The Florists' Exchange 187 Callas. It is claimed by some growers — good growers, too — that callas grown in pots throw more bloom than do those grown In benches. I have not found this to be so, and believe that not only better flow- era, but also just as many can be cut from benched callas as from pot grown stock. And, then, bench culture entails less labor and expense, and is, for this reason alone, to be recommended as the I best method of growing callas where they are handled in great numbers and their culture is made an important feature of cut flower raising, having proved quite profitable. The dry roots, as they arrive, are plant- ed into a layer of six inches of a rather heavy and well-enriched compost. About a foot each way, or in rows a little farther apart, fa the right distance to plant the corms._ A sunny bench in a house affording a temperature of not low- er than 55 degrees at night in Winter, is a good place for callas. The soil at the time of planting should be quite moist- not too sticky, though — and no watering will be needed until top growth starts, when a little water may be given to keep the soil just moist and from drying out too deep. Heavy watering at this period invites disease and decay. But after the plants have begun to unfold good-sized leaves and are getting ready for business it will be found almost impossible to overstep the boundary line of sufficiency in the matter of watering and sprinkling; large quantities being then required, as also, towards the end of the calla sea- son, liberal potations of liquid manure at regular intervals. If the temperature Is kept up pretty close to 60 degrees and not allowed to vary much more than 10 degrees between day and night, but little will be seen of green fly; while callas grown in a cool at- mosphere, subject to a great range in variation of warmth, readily yield to the ravages of these insects, and are • also less able to resist the inroads of the ever present germs, which cause the rot in callas. Old roots of callas, having been rested but still being in their pots, should now be started into growth. I have seen pret- ty fair plants that had never left their pots for several years being fed and kept in shape by "liquidation," as one of my neighbors puts it. meaning a feeding In liquid form. The proper way to do, how- ever, is to shake the old soil from the roots, pot these in new. rich earth, using the same pots, and to place them in a frame out-of-doors, where they will start Into a short, thick-necked growth. They ' ■' before frosts can damage are housed them. Pelargoniums. Before we enter into the Fall propaga- tion of the zonal geraniums, which need not be commenced until the last part of this month, it is well to root a quantity of cuttings, sufficient for a good supply of the fancy class of pelargoniums, and have these out of the way. The ripened wood of the old plants, rejecting the hardest portion, furnishes all the cuttings one needs of this class of plants. The greater percentage of these cuttings will root as readily if at once stuck into small pots, filled with a sandy soil, as they would in a regular propagating bed of sand. As with any other cuttings, atten- tion to watering, sprinkling and shading is necessary. One more shift into larger pots before Winter sets in. after they have made good roots and a nice growth, will be found needful, as also a cutting back once or twice to induce a branched and bushy growth. The old plants of last year, having furnished the cuttings for the ensuing season, should be cut down quite close to the main stem, dried off, and repotted later on into pots a few sizes smaller than those they occupied before. To this end a good part of the old roots may be safely cut away. F. "W. TIMME. ROBT. C. PYE Carnations NYACH, N. Y. MeattoB tba Florl«t»' Bxchange when writing. E.Q.H1LLC0. Wholesale Florists RICHMOIND, IIND. Mention The FlortBta' Exchange when wrltlog. CARNATIONS 1,700 Floriana, 225 Flamingo, 250 Harlowarden, 200 Prosperity, 100 Daheim, $60.00 per 1000. CHARLES H. TOTTY, Madison, N.J. Mptillnn The FlorlHtB' Bichange wbea writing. CARNATIONS Field-grown Enchantress and Lawson plants, $6.00 per 100 : $50.00 per 1000. WHITE BROS., Gasport, N.Y. Mention the Florists' Bichange when writing. BARGAINS SCO CARNATION PLANTS, 3-ln. potB, left over from plantlDg. Good clean, healthy etock at $3.00 per 100; $12 50 for the lot, which contalnB the following: 126 Prosperity. 216 Gov. Roosevelt, 220 Queen Louise. Speak quick. PLUMOSUS NANCS, Bne stock, 3-in. pots, $S.OO per 100. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, 2M-I». POte, $3.00 per 100; good strong plants. SMILAX. 2-in. pots, $1.00 per 100. Cash with order. JOSEPH TOWELL,Paterson,N. J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. rield QrowD CARNATIONS 100 1000 Lawson $6.00 $50.00 Enchantress 6.00 50.00 Qaeen Louise 5.00 46.00 Joost 4. to Slanley 6,00 Cash With Order FARNAM P. CAIRO 271 River St. TROY, N. V. Meption the Florlatg' Etchante when wrltlny. The BEST is the CHEAPEST in the end 25.000 large, bushy, healthy field-grown Carnation Plants Now Readq. 100 Flnancee $15.00 Crusader 6.00 Challenger 4.00 The Cardinal.. The Belle The 4Jueen f^nchaiitregg. . . White Lawson 14.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 ThoB. Lawson. M. A. Patten.. May Naylor... Her Majesty., Ooodenough . . Floriana 5.00 Got. Woloott.. 6.00 Queen Louise. . 4.00 100 6,00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 C, L. HOWE, %'X\?^ DOVER, N. H. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. cariiMon MIS YOUR INSPECTION INVITED Our Held contains the finest carnations to be seen. Unusually large, thrifty and healthy plants. Place your orders now and we guarantee prompt shipment. LIGHT PINK Per 100 CRIMSON Per 100 FairMaid $5.00 Harry Fenn «6,00 Alpine Glow 5.00 Harlowarden 5.00 PINK SCARLET Frances Joost 5.00 Challenger , 6 00 Wm, Scott .... 4.00 WHITE VARIKGATED Gov. Wolcott 5.0O Prosperity 5,00 Queen Louise 5.00 'Tn.V^^^'X.lrs-^ HANSEN & LUNDSTED, Passaic, N. J. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. MY MARYLAND (Pure White) JESSICA (Red and White Variegated) Two Great Carnations for 1906 $2.50 per doz.; $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000 Are you shrewd in business ? Yes ? Then write us imme- diately concerning these two grand Carnations, or see us at the Washington Convention. Tiie E.G.Hiil Co. The H.Weber&Sons Co. Richmond, Ind. Oakland, Md. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. FIELD-CROWN CARNATIONS Mrs. Nelson, Queen Louise and Mrs. Joost $4.00 per 100: $35.00 per 1000 Clean, strong stock LEBANON GREENHOUSES, Lebanon, Pa. Mpntton the rioriatw' Bicbangg wbep writlDK. FIELD-CROWN CARNATIONS White Per 100 1000 Queen Louise $5 (JO $46 00 The Queen 6 00, 55 00 Boston Market 6 00 65 00 S. J. REUTER, Westerly, R. I. M^ntlno ttx* fTnrtaw Bacbange vben wrltlMS FIELD-CROinZN CARNATION PLANTS Ready for delivery after August 15. Al! the standard varieties. List and prices on application. THE LEO NIESSEN COMPANY, 1317 AKCH ijTRKET, Philadelphia, Pa. Hannah Hobart The Pride of California ^ ^ The Grandest of Pink Carnations A shade deeper than Lawson, blooms four to four and one-half inches across, full and regular. Stems long and strong. Does not burst the calyx. Growth free and easy. A prolific bloomer. Its flowers wholesale for a higher price than any other carnation in the San Fr.anciseo market, (See illustration and full description in The Floeists' Exchange of July 1, 1905,) Orders for rooted cuttings booked now and filled in rotation beginning January 1, 1906, at 13.00 per 12; $15.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1000. JOHN H.SIEVERS & CO.,'Z'^SSS'ct Uentloa The Florists' Bxchaoge when writing. 188 The Florists' Exchange GRAFTED ROSES FOR FORCIINQ Extra Fine Healthy Plants, Free From Mildew Liberty, 3y, in. pots, $18.00 per 100. Bride, Bridesmaid, Qolden Gate, Kaiserin, 3% in. pots, $15.00 per 100; $145.00 per 1000. 20,000 OWN ROOT ROSES Sunrise, 3 in. pots, $9.00 per 100. Bride, Perle, Bridesmaid, Kaiserin, 3 in. pots, $7.00 per 100. ^9 |m/H ■ ■ _ _f%_ "^K?" 2y, in pots, $1.50 per 100 ; $12.50 per 1000. "* ^ XlwJL^^JL^MJC^^^^^^ SEND FOE PKIOB LIST. J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. U^'QtlnD TS# FlorlRta* Bx«fe«n8<>* ~vb#D wrltlnr A9IRRICAN HEAUTY, 3'A ini-li LA DETROIX, 3i;. inch MAX VON HVesOORPER, Si/a incli lUEAL,, '■'■'■• inch °. Per 100 Per 1000 . $6 00 $50 00 . 6 00 50 00 . 5 00 40 00 . 5 00 40 00 . 25 00 200 00 . 4 00 35 00 , 5 00 40 00 , 4 00 35 00 . 3 00 25 00 • rhen received they are ., CHICAGO ROSALIND ORR UNGLISH. 3i/j inch... BRIDESITIAID, 3 inch WM. ASKEW, 21/2 inch SUNRISE, 21-:. inch UNCLE JOHN, 21/0 inch Ah plants sold under esprene condition that Jf not eatlaf.actcrj' v to be immediately returned, wlien money will be refunded. Telenhone 2843 Central 1 PETER REINBERC, 61 WABASH AVE MeptloD tliB rinrtBts' HUebanffv wb«B wntiDB. BABY RAMBLER ()u its own roots. Strong, healthy, 214-in. plants, f2.00 per iloz.; $12.50 jier lOO; $100.00 per 1000. Ready to ship at once. A few 3-in. plants, $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 10(1. THE CONARD & JONES CO.. WEST GROVE, PA. Uentlon The Florleta* EJichacge when wrltlog. ROSES 1000 Golden Gate,3KiD 4c. 600 Kaiserin, 3^ In ec. ItM) i;iiatenay, 3^ in 6c. Worcester Conservatories, Worcester, Mass. kleotlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. CHEAP TO MAKE ROOM 'I'erais. Cash with order: Money Order or Bank Draft, '^-inrh. The foUowin^r at $15.00 per lOOO. No less than 600 at this price Cornelia Cook Catherine Mermet Mme. MarKottin Clothllde Soupert Hnonflake White Niel White Rambler Mile. F. Krueer Mary WaBhlntrton Marie Van Hontte Baltimore Il«lle Marie liuillott Yellow Rambler Pink MamanCochet Pink Rambler White Maman Cochet The foUowlDg at $S.OO per 100; $1 7.50 per 1000 Kaiserin Augusta Vic- Crimson Rambler torla Bride Pink La France Bridesmaid Will Exchange a part for Boston and Piersoii Ferns. State what you have to offer. THE REESER FLORAL CO., URBANA, OHIO Mention The Florlsta' Exchange when writing. ROSES Bargain Prices WhileThey Last BRIDE, 2J in., per 1000, $20.00; 3 in., $30.00. BKIDBSMAID, 2J in. , per 1000, $20.00 ; 3 in., $30.00. METEOR, 2} in., $20.00; 3 in., $30.00. The above stocic is thoi-oughly flrst- elass, well rooted and ready for planting. LAKEVIEW ROSE GARDENS JAMESTOWN, N. Y. UentloD The Florlatl* Bzchange when writing. I{K1I>K. BKIDESMAIU and KAISEKIN, -(i inch $10.00 Baby Rambler, grafted, 4 Inch 20.00 OWN ROOT BrldeHmaiil. Golden <;ate,4 inch 5.00 Bride, Bridesmaid, Ivory, Golden Gate, 3Inch. 3.00 SMILAX PLANTS 2.eo CHRYSANTHEMUMS For varieties and prices see my advertisement in Issue of May 27, page 700. JAMES E. BEACH, 2019 Park Avenue, BRIDGEPORT, CONN. IfentlOB th« riorlata' Bxchaiur* when wrltlnv. SURPLUS STOCK BrideBmaici, Bride, Golden Cate, Chat- enay, Uncle .John, La Detroit, Liberty, fine plants, 3 in. and SVi in. pots, price, 515.00 per 100. On own roots, 3 in. and 3% in. pots, (;hatenay and Uncle John, $10.00 per 100. Robert Simpson, Clifton, N. J. Ifentlon the Florlita' Bxchang* when wrltlos. Ask P. H. KRAMKK, WsshJneton. 1>. C, who Ih QUEEN BEATRICE MfiitiiTi The Flnrlsts' Exchange when writing. LOOK HERE! Lady Campbell Violets, Queen ILoQise Carnations. Fine, large healthy planrs. As 1 do not need them, will sell cheap for cash. Satisfaction guaranteed. ARTHUR COOMBS, West Hartford, Conn. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Strong plants, February and March etruck free from disease. Your money cheerfully re- funded If not satisfactory. $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per inoo. Cash with order. C. LAWRITZEN, Rhinebeck-fin-Hudson, N.Y Mention The norlsts ' Hxcbange when writing. ROSES STRONG PLANTS 3,;jOO Bridesmaid, 3J^-inch pots, *6.00 per 100; 800 Bride, S''^- inch pots, $(i.00 per 100. W.J. PALMER & SON, Lancaster, N.Y. MfiititiQ The Florists' Exchange when writing. BRIDESMAID Fine strong 1 in., $0.00 per loo, to close out. PGH.ROSE&CARNATIONCO. F. BURKI, Mgr. P. O. Address. Crystal Farm, Oibsonia, Pa. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. Golden Gate, Ivory, Mme. Hoate. Bride and Bridesmaid, from 3*^ and 4 In., fine plants. $5.00 per 100. We also have a few CHRYSANTHK- MII31S left. $2.00 per 100. SMITH & GANNETT, Geneva, NY. Mention the riorltts' BrchantB when writing- PUREBONEMEAL Ro.se growers who are troubled to secure PURE RAW BONE MEAL should write to CARROLL S. PA(1E. HYDE PARK, VT. He guarantee.s his product unqualifiedly as being an absolutely pure, natural, ground bone with none of the gluten or other vahi- able ingredients removed. His price for a 200-pound barrel is only $3.25, freights paid to nearly all points. Write hiiu saying that you saw his advertisement in The Florists' Exchange, and lie will send you a sample free, postpaid. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. SuiiiiDs fiose StocK All in Al condition. \y, inch stock. BRIDESMAID, BRIDE, IVORY, GOLDEN GATE, METEOR, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Also a line lot of Latania Borbonica 3 inch pots, from one to two character leaves. $1.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000 ; $300.00 per 10,000 J. B.HEISS, Dayton, Ohio The Kxotic Nurseries UentioQ The Floriata' BxcliaDxe when writing. IVTARIE LOUISE, clean and healthy in every ■^■^ particular, 3 in pots, $5.00 per iuO; $45.00 per ifiOO. Cash with order. WM.J. CHINNICK, Trenton, N.J. Mention the Florists' KxcbanKe when writing. . VIOLETS! FIELD-GROWN CAMPBELL A LIMITED number of aurpluB stock, well-rooted ! ■^^ and healthy, the kind to grow for profit. ; $15.00 per lOOO. Cash. i JOS. P. JOHNSON, JR., Hightslown, N. J. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. ! MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS ScLuneman'a famous Violets are well-known as the most fragrant ot all violets. Fine planta for benching at once, guaranteed the beat stock in the market, none better. Only $2.00 per 100; $16.00 per 1000. Come and take a look at tbem. Only IT miles from New York Olty. Samples. 10c. (Jaah. Money returned if not suited. GEO. T. SCHUNEMAN, Baldwins, L.I. , N.Y. Mention the FlorlBts* BJiebanire when writing. VIOLETS CAMPBELLS. These are In first class con. dltion for planting, free from disease and heavily rooted, $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. W.H.THOMAS CONVENT STATION, MORKIS CO., N. J. Mention The Florlste' Exchange when writing. VIOLETS 2000 Lady Campbell, "iy, in. pots, good healthy stock, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. WM. SWAYNE, Bsx 226, Kennett Square, Pa. Mention The Floriata' Exchange when writing. Famous Hudson River 6rown VIOLETS iVIarie Louise, 2J in. pots, strong, healthy stock, $3.00 per 100 ; $25.00 per 1000. SGHAEFERS, mc Newburgh-on-Hudson, N.Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. £',r„ VIOLETS Strong healthy plants of Lady Campbell and California. No. 1, $2.60 per 100; $:i0.UU per lOUU. No. 2,. good plants, $1.60 per 100; $12.00 per 1000. Packed, free of charge, to carry safely. CHAS BLACK, Hightstown, N. J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. IIOLET FLOITS Imperials. Fine healthy plants, from 3 inch pots, $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. Marie Louise. Sand struck fine healthy stock, $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. For cash only. ALEXANDER GORDON SPRING VALLEY, N. Y. Moiiflnn Th<' Klortsls' Exchange when writing. IMPERIAL Violet Plants, STRONG, HEALTHY, CLEAN STOCK, PROM 3 INCH POTS $4.00 |>er 100 A. DALLAS, Watcrbury, Conn. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writings Augliat 12, ISOS The Plorists' Exchange 189 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS Cash with Order The columns under thta heading are re- served for advertisements of Stock lor Sale, Stock Wanted, Help Wanted, Situ- ations Wanted or other Wants; also of Greenhouses, Land, Second-Hand Mate- rials, etc.. For Sale or Rent Our charge 1b 10 cts. per line (7 words to the line), set solid, without display. Display advertisements In these col- umns 16 cents per line; count 14 lines to the Inch. No advertisement taken for less than 50 cents (36 words), except Situations Wanted. [If replies to Help Wanted, Situations Wanted, or other advertisements are to be addressed care of this office, add 10 cents to cover expense of forwarding.] _STDCK^DR^ALE CARNATIONS, strong bushy plants, field-grown* 2O0u Joost, 600 gueen Louise, $30.0U per lOOo. Jacob Kol. College Point. L. I.. N. Y. SEEDLINGS of Prlmnla ObconU« QrandlOura; mixed colors; nice plants. 60c. per 100, by mall. A. Kelyea & Son. Poughkeepsle. N. Y. CACTUS — Every kind and variety ; quantities of C. GrandiUora for medicinal purposes. Seeds (Cacti) a specialty. Orders solicited. Lock Box 5:^. Laredo. Texas. I'ALMS. Ferus, Dracaenas. Aucuba Japonica, pot and field grown Roses; over 50.000; at a bargain because Ri-eenhouses must be rebuilt. N. Studer. Wnsbiiigton. P. C. ASTERS, field-grown. Semple's Branching and TruEfaut's Prize, fine, strong plants, ready for lifting. $4.uil per H>0; $35.00 per 1.000. Henry Hauf. Florist. Mortonville. Pa. ROSES — Bride. Bridesmaid, Ivory, 3-ln. pots nice, strong, clean plants. $4 per 100; $35 per 1.000. Calla bulbs, 2-ln. and over; bome-grown. $6 per 100. John Schafer, Ballston Spa. N. Y. BRIDE and Bridesmaid, propayiited from healthy stock, 4 in. pots, at Sets.; 3 In. pots, at 2LKct8. All cood stock and ready for the bench. Cash with order. F. D. Stein, Kos<' Grower. Madison, New Jersey. CATALPA SPECIOSA. Silver Maple, Red Bud American Sweet Chestnut. Black Walnuts, Ozier Dogwood. American Persimon, American Elm, Tulip. Poplnr. Sweet Gum. Russiau Mul- berry, Eucke.Te. Oaks. Sycamorp. California Privet, Wistarias. Ampelopsis. Yucca Fllameu- tosa. Althea Rosea, River Birch, and many other Seedlings; also Tree and Shrub Seeds. ■ Send for trade list. Forest Nursery & Seed Co.. McMlnnville. Tenn. ADDRESSES WANTED of growers and vendors of choice Cut Flowers Seeds, Bulbs, Flowera and Vegetable Plants' Shrubbery, Trees, Christmas Trees, Wreaths. We also wantacablnetuf drawers for seeds, and other requirements for newly starting a nice city seed and floral storo. Let us know what you can furnish and when. Address Reliable Seed & Floral Co., Scranton, Pa Hon Hun th«> Flurlafg' rexcbane** wbpo wrltlOB SITUATIONS JfiANTEO SITI'ATION wanted, single, working foreman; grower roses, carnations, chfrysanthemunis. Florist. 1-17 Bleecker St. .New York. S1T[ A'JKIN wanted, young married man (2ri), with five years' experience in roses and car- nations, wants position at anything. Juseuh Batisia. Box_J6._I{owayton, Conn. YOUNG Ulan wishes position on commercial or in-ivale place; general greenhouse work; ex- perienced in roses, chrysanthemums and i)ot plants. East preferred. Address E. F., care l-'l°^' l^^l^ 'Id U\n, Single, at „ "'"' «.ro per box; 12il2 and 10x16 B. Double, at $2. 6j; 12x14. I2x IB. 12x20. 14x14 B Dou- ble, at J2.S5; 16x16, 16x18, 14x20 B, Double at $3.10; 16x24 B, Double, at $3.30. 10x12 Old single, at $1.50. Get our prices on New Giilf Cypress Bnild- inff Material, Ventilating Apparatns. Oil Wliite Lead, Patty, Paint, Polnte, etc. M ETROPOLrTAN ATERIAL CO. 1398-1408 Metropolitan Avenue, BROOKLYN, N.Y. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. 190 The Rlorists' Exchange itrJ?'i»tlt»r^t^r^'lrt^rJ?r^tJ:»r^rlrr^t^t|:»'|rtt?'^ if Folding Cut Flower Boxes v# ^ # # # E,-ver-y foot of the above Buildings used for manufacturing Folding Paper Boxes EDWftRDS & DOeKER eO. 1C> (SL IS North Fifth Street 501 (SL 503 Commerce tStreet PHILADELPHIA ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ # ^ ♦ ^ 4 4 4 "^ TO ^AVP MONPV B^^ore placing your order compare our Goods and Prices 4 ^ l\J o/\ V L ITlvFiiLw I with what you arc now using and note the difference. ^ Men tl on the Florists' Erchange when wrltlpg. CUT ASTERS DO YOU WANT THE BEST? Situated in Asterland, I am in position to give you the clioicest of the best. GEO. B.HART, WHOLESALE FLORIST, 21 Stone Street, Rochester, N.Y. Mention Th*.- Florists* Eschange when writing. 150 Acalypha Tricolor Fine stock, In 4 In. pots, !>,' ft. high, will sell tor 16c. each, or will exchange for Enchantress or Mrs. Lawaon Carnations. Mao have 250 Pandanus Vietchil, various sizes. Write for partilculars. J. VAN MALLESCH, i^ilt^t.. New York Mention the Florlsta* Exchaoee when wrltloK. CYCLAMEN Splendens Biganteum Hybrids Finest strain In the world. In five trun colors, including the frlngert varieties, strong, wull-grown stock from 2,'a in. pots, $5.00 per 100 ; $45.00 per 1(jU0; from 3 In. pots, $7.00 per 100; from 3^i In. pots. $12.00 per 100; from I in. pots, $15.00 per 100. FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS 4000 Lawaon, 1000 Prosperity, flrst-clats grown stock, SB. 00 per 100; $45. ou per lOOO. Satisfaction Guaranteed PAUL MADER, East Stroadsborg, Pa. MentloD The Florlsta' Exchange when writing. J. E. FELTHOUSEN Bedding Plant Specialist SCHENECTADY, N. Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. GERANIUMS single and Double, standard varieties, named, $2.50 per 100. Per lOO Ivy Geranlume, 2 In $2 60 Boston Ferns, 8 In. pans, $10.00 per dOZ . . Asparagus Sprengeri, 2 In 2.50 Asparagus Plomosas, 2 in., $2.60; 3 In., i.OO Kuglish Ivy, 2 In 2.00 Bride and BrideBiuaid Roses 3.50 American Beauty, 2 In 4.00 l>racEena Indivisa, 2 In., $2.60; Sin 4.00 W^hite Moon vines, 2 In. 2.60 Fuclisiafi, named varieties, 2 In 2.50 THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, Ohio Mention The Florlsta* Exchange when wrlttng. Cyclamen Plants Gieanteum Strain, seed taken of only selec- ted flowers and well built stock; none better; 3 In.. $7.00 per 100; $65.00 per 1000. Seed of above strain, new crop, $6.00 per 1000. San FKANCist'o, Cal., July 12. 1905. •'The Cyclamen Seedlings arrived to-day In good shape. We are well pleased and are glad to know that by packing properly plants will stand the trip." PARK FLOKAX CO. C. WiNTERICH, Defiance, Ohio Mention the Ftortoti' Bxchange when writlm. NEW BEGONIA Turnf ord llall From 3-lnch pots $15.00 per 100; $140.00 per 1000 LEHNI6 & WINNEFELD, Hackensack, N. J. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Ask FrurKRAMER, WaNhliieton, W.'c.Twbo is QUEEN BEATRICE Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing. CERANIUMS 20,000 S. A. Niitt, well-rooted cut- tings, ready for shipment., $10.00 per 1000. Cash with order. Other varieties ready September 1. PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa. Mention the nortata' Exchange when writing. PRIIVIROSES Choice in 3 inch, strong, first-class, $3.O0 per 100; 2 Inch, $3.00 per 100 W. B. WOODRUFF, Florist, Weslfield, N. J. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing SMILAX Fine thrifty stock, 2 inch, $1.25 per 100. Cineraria Hvbrida Grand i flora, MlcheH'e Giant Prize. 2 in.. $2.00 per 100. Ready Sept. 1. Shasta Daisy, fine, 3 In., $1.00 per 100. I'aris Daisy, white, 2 in., $2.00 per 100. Primula Obconlca Orandiflora. 4 vara. 100 2 in $2 00 Asparagus Sprengeri. 3 In 8 00 " Plumosas Nanus. 3 In,, strong, 1 00 Rex Begonias. Fine, 3 In 5 00 Cash with order, please. GEO. J. HUGHES, Berlin, N. J. Mention The riorlBta' Biotaange when writing. BEGONIA QLOIRE DE LORRAINE Per 100 2-in. pots, strong, bushy plants, ready for 4-ln. pots $15.00 3-ln. pots, ready for 5-in. pots . . 25.00 4-in. 6 " . . 40.00 TURNFORD HALL (New) 2-in. pots $26.00 Now ready for delivery. Cash with order from unknown cor- respondents. J. A. PETERSON McHenry Ave.. Westwood, Cincinnati, Ohio MeotlOD the FlorlHtw' Eioba ngp when writlne The New Hybridized Giant-flowered Are Ready Now In SH in. Pots COMPACTA, a line potter, |6.00 per 100. CARMINE, PINK, PURPLE, WHITE, VIOLET, each, $4.00 per 100. MIXED COLORS, $3.50 per 100. 0. V. ZANGEN, Seedsman PBIMDI^ OBOONICA GBAKDLFLOBA HYBRIDS HOdOKENb N««Jb Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. Aug 12, 1»0B The Plorists' Exchange 191 C. BONNBT a. H. BLAKB BONNET & BLAKE Wholesale Florists 26 Boerum Place, BROOKLYN, N. Y. Telephone 4638 Main. OonBlffnments eoUolted. Out-of-town ordera care fnllr attended to . Give as a trial. Mention the Florlats* Bxchance when wrltlnf. Sixth Ave. and 26th St. Uogan Building NEW TOKK Open every Morning at Six o'clock for tne Sale of Cut Flowers Wall Space for adTertiBlng purposes to Rent J. DONALDSON. Secretary UentloD the Plorlsti* Bxcbanf* when wrlttaf. JOSEPH S. FENRICH Wholesale Florist Consignments Solicited 48 West 30th Street, New York City Telephone, S«4 and K2& Madison Square, FORD BROS. Wholesale Florists 43 WEST 28th ST., NEW YORK Telephone, 3870-3871 Madison Square . Always ready to receive Fine Stock WILLIAM H. GUNTHER so Vr«st 39tK S*T»m* 'Flione,EaMADi80!i8(]. KK'W YORK Violets, Roses, Carnations, Orcl\ids Established 1888. THE ONLY HOUSE HANDLING THE NEW RED CARNATION a VICTORY ?> To be disseminated 1906. Also a complete line of choicest flowers. ALEX. J. GUHMAN. wholesale Florist 62 West 20th Street, New York Telephone. 1664-166S Madison Sqnare HICKS &CRAWBIJCK Wholesale Florists And Dealers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 108 Livingston Street ■Phone. 3660-3661 Main BROOKLYN, N. T. Mention the Flortata* Exchange when writing. JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist 53 MTCST 30tK STRKE^T NE'W YORK ConilgnnientB Solicited. Telephone. 280 Madison 9q. lieotloB the noHaf Baebaag* »iiep writing Telephone Calli 756 Madison Square MenttM a* riMton' ■xchaac* wkM wrttlac. JAMES McMANUS r^r.^uL''^ 50 W. 30th St., New York Beauties, Meteors, Brides and Bridesmaids are the leaders. THE HIGHEST GRADE OF ALWAYS C HAND SPECIALTY. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES SUNN & THOMPSON Wholesale florists 55 and 57 West 26th Street, NEW YORK SPECULTIES-Vlolets, Carnations and Rosflt Shipping orders receive prompt att«ntlon. ConsUtn- inents Solii'iteii. Telephonei S864 Madison Square llfntlon the Florlata' B^ehaoy when wrltlag. All Choice Gut Flowers in Season ALFRED H. LANGJAHR 55 West 28th St., New York Telephone 3024 madlson Sqnare. KSTABLISHKD ^VhIP TO 1881 TRY Vfentlon the riortats* Bzehaoge when wrltluc. ME Frank H. Tbaendlt Charles Schenck Traendly 4 Schenck 'Wholesale Florists 44 WEST 28th STREET. NEW YORK ANB CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE Telephones! 798 and ;9!) MADISON SQUARE Consignments Solicited Mention the Florlett' Bachange when writing. JOHN YOUNG ^Tholesale Florist 61 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Tzlkphone; 4483-4164 MADISON SQUABE Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Jl/ A ■ ■ F Ik. I Wholesale Commission Dealer in • li« ALLClM CLT FLOWERS Specialties : ROSES, CARNATIONS, LILIES and all Seasonable Stock Also the CELEBRATED CROWEANUM FERN 106 West 28th street, NEW YORK Telephone 167 Madison Sqnare OPEN AT 6 A. M. EVEKY DAT. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention Tbe riorlnf Eichange when wrItlDg. W. GHORMLEY 'WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST Receiver and Shipper of all varieties of Cut Flovrers T.iephones.l'lggjggg'^ggl^g^^g 57 Wcst 28th Strcct. NEW YORK Wtoiesale Prices of Gut Flowers, lew m, flog. 10, 130S. prices qaotetl are tty tlie taandred nnleas ottaer-wlse noted. A. Bkadty, fancy — special " extra No. 1 No. 2 No. 8 Bride, 'Maid, (ancy — apc'I " extra No. 1 No. 2 Golden Gate Liberty Meteor Mme. Abel Cbatenay.... AblANTUM Croweandm AHPAB4GU8 " Spren^erl, bunches Callas Cattletas Daisies Qladiolcs 8.00 to 6.00 to 3.00 to 1.00 to .50 to 2.00 to 1.00 to .75 to .25 to .50 to .60 to .60 to .50 to .50 to 1.25 to 25.00 to 6.00 to to 40.00 to .86 to .75 to to 15.00 i 8.00 4.00 2.0O 1 00 3.00 2.00 1.00 .50 r4.on 10.00 2.00 2.00 .76 -1.50 50.00 10.00 Inf'r grades, aircolors.. White g Standard 5 Varieties Pink Redl Yel. & Var. White Pink Red Yel. & Var. 60.00 .50 1.00 B •FANor— ^ ('Tbe highe.8t • grades of C9 Btandard Tar.) [ Novelties Lilies Lily of the Valley MioNONETTE, ordinary — fancy Pansies, per dozen bunches.... 9MILAX Stocks, per bunch Sweet Peas, per doz. bunches Asters .75'to 1.00 1.00;to 11.50 1.00 to', 1.50 1.00 to ■ 1.50 1.00 to 1.50 1.00 to.;2.oo 1.00 to 2.00 1.00 to 2.00 to) ... . a 00 to 6 00 to 2.00 to .25 to to to 8.00 to 10.00 .03 to .05 .10 to .20 .50 to 1.00 8.00 8.00 4.00 .50 WALTER F. SHERIDAN Telcbhone, 902 disc ^Adfson Square Wholesale Florist 39 WEST 28TH ST., NEW YORK ALL VARIETIES OF CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON TOP GRADE FOR SHIPPING American Beautx> Bridesmaid, Bride, Liberty, Meteor, Lily of the Valley, Carnations JOHN I. RAYNOR, 49 West 28th St., NEW YORK TelebhoDe, 1998 Madison Square w^. C. Horan SB West 28th St., fNEW YORK TELEPHONE, 1462-1463 MADISON SQUARE CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE Boston. News Items. Quito a number are InokinR for- \vard tf) the Washington ronventlon. ArnruiK those who will start for there next Sunilay evening will be W. H. F^lliott, Alexander Montgomery, M. A. Patten, Peter Fl.sher, William Sim and William J. .Stewart. Recent investigations show that the g'ypsy moth.s are much wider spread around Boston than ever before, and there is not a surrounding town but what will have to fight the pest by next season. The garden committee of the Massa- chusetts Horticultural Society visited the estate of M. F- Plant, at Groton. Conn., on Friday last. They inspecteri the beautiful grounds and fine collec- tion of herbaceous plants, perhaps un- equaled in New England, that have recently been got together by Superin- tendent Head, who has entire charge of the estate. Paul Richwagen. of Needham, sold over 20,000 asters, all of fine quality, on Saturday. J. Sherman Manter. the popular salesman for W. J. Dana, of Wellesley, is spending his vacation at Farming- ton, Me., where he has not been since his early boyhood days. James Rough is having his store fit- ted up with new electric light fixtures, which add greatly to the already neat decorations. P. J. Donoghue, head salesman for the Waban Rose Conservatories, is on his vacation. J. K. M. L. Farriuhar has been spend- ing a few days in Maine. .Tames Galvin. who has been with the Boston Cut Flower Company, has re- sigi ed his position and taken another with L. N. Silverman, on Bromfield street. Mr. Silverman is spending his vacation in the Provinces. JOHN W. DUNCAN. Pittsburg The Week's News. H. F. Michell, of Philadelphia, spent a short time in this city last week. B. C. Ludwig and family are spend- ing their vacation at Atlantic City, taking a good rest for several weeks. Mr. Ludwig will likely take a run over to Washington for a few days to at- tend the convention. C. Limbach, the glass man, lias been heard of from Europe. A postal card from Kissengen, his old home, tells of the good time he is having. The monthly meeting of the Florists' Club was held last week, with a fair attendance. The picnic committee re- ported very favorably. After paying all expenses, a balance of a few dollars w-as turned into the treasury. The re- mainder of the evening was taken up with S. A. F. convention matters. E. C. REINEMAN. Louisville, Ky. Trade Notes. Nanz & Neuner make announce- ment that about October 1 they will move from their present location. 582 Fourth avenue, where they have been for so many years, to 652 Fourth ave- nue. Several of the craft have received postal cards from Berlin, Cermany. telling of the safe arrival of William Mann. Mr. Zech, of Zech & Mann, Chicago. and B. Eschner, of M. Rice & Co., Philadelphia, were recent callers. A. R. B. GEORGE SALTFORD Wholesale Florist CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 46 West. 29th Street., New York Telepbone: 8393 MADISON Square Uentlon the rlonata' Bxchmnga when wrltlnK- A.L.YOUNG&CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 54 West 28th Street, New York Receivers and Shippers of OUT FLOAVERS. Ooneignments eoliclted. Prompt settlements Mention The Florlata' Eichange when writing. 192 The Plorists' Exchange Wm. J.BAKER Wholesale Florist 1432 S.Penn Square, PHILADELPHIA.PA. Seasonable Cut Flowers Fine Oual Ity Both 'phonea. Mention the FlorlBta' Bxcbapge when writlag. DUMONT & CO. Wholesale Florists Carnation* a iSpecialtjr No. 1305 Filbert St., Philadelphia Bell and Keratone 'Phonps. Mention the FlortsU' Brchamre when writing. WM. J. MOORE Wholesale Florist 1235-37 FILBERT STREET "F!Sr«lJ?''Bl^'-' PHILADELPHIA. PA. Bell and Keystone 'Phones. We can use more CHOICE SWEET PEAS snd EAKLT AaTEKs. Mention the Flrtrtete' Bxcbange when wrltlDflT. EDWARD REID Wholesale Florist . 1526 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA Bet. Market and Chestnut Streets Cliaicest Stock Alvrays on ^and Telephone 1-43-36-A. Uention the Flortaf Bxchange when wrttlng. A DAILY CUT FROM 40 GRO\VERS We can and will fill your Out Flower wants to advantage. Shipping orders our Speclalt} Write, telephone or telegraph. Long Distance Phone, llS9Main. Headquarters for HARDY FERNS and WILD SMILAX Most Complete Line of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES in the West CATAI^OOUB FBKK. E. F. WINTERSON CO., Estabjuh.d i894 45.47.49 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Mention the Florists' Exchange wheB writing. J.B.DEAMUD Successor to Illinois Out Flower Oo. Wholesale Cut Flowers Consignments Solicited, SI and 53 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO MpntloB the Flnrlwtw' RlTchwr^gp whpn writing. GEO. REINBERG frZfofCui Flowers CHOICE AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES We will take care of your orders at reasonable prices. Prompt attention. 5 I Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. Mpntlon the Florists' Bichanjte when writing. H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist 1402 Pine Street. ST. LOUIS, MO. WIETOR BROS. Wholesale Growers of CUT FLCWERS All tuifgraph and telephone orders Eiven prompt attention. 51 Waba»h Ave., CHICAGO Uonttnn th* PlnrtPtit' IQTrhaTirft when writing VmflN&SPEBRT Wholesale Commission Florists FLOWER GROWERS' MARKET 58-60 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO All Cut Flowers at Ruling Market Prices MentloD the Florists' Exchsnge when writing. CIIA$.W. NCKELLAR Orchids FANCY VALLEY, ROSES, CARNATIONS, and all CUT FLOWERS and QREBNS 5 1 Wabash Ave., Chicago Uention the FloriaU' Hxelianw when wrttlM. Mention The HorlBt»' EicSange when writing. Wholesale Prices of Cut Flow^ers-Per 100 Baltimore July 18, 1906 to to 8.00 to .... to to to 3.00 to 1.60 to 2.00 to J.OO to to to 2.00 to to .60 to to to to to to to to to to to 26.00 to 26.00 to 6.00 to to 2.00 to to to to to to to 15.00 to to .20 to to to to to to i.OO 2.00 i.OO 4.00 (.00 .76 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.60 1.60 1.00 60.00 60.00 8.00 20.00 Boston Aug. 8,1906 10.00 6.00 2.00 1.00 .60 to 26.00 Co 10.00 CO 6.00 to to to to 2.00 1.00 1.00 I 2.00 I 6.00 8.00 .60 .60 .60 .60 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 .76 2.00 8.00 2.00 to 1.26 to 60.00 I CO 60.00 to to to 8.00 to 12.00 CO 4.00 to to 10.00 ".'ii to .. to 16.00 Buffalo Aug. 8, 1906 20.00 12.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 CO 26.00 to 20.00 CO 12.00 to to 6.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to 3.00 Co 3.00 3.00 3.00 .60 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.26 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 ".'60 30.00 20.00 1.60 3.00 3.00 Co 7.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to to to 1.00 to 1.26 to 1.26 to 1.26 to 1.60 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to to 1.00 to 60.00 to 26.00 to to to 3.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to to to to I to 16.00 to 10.00 '.'is to .20 to to to to to Chicago Aug. 9. 1906 6.00 4.00 2.00 6.00 24.00 to 32.00 16.00 to 20.00 12.00 to 16.00 2.00 to 8.00 4.00 to 3.00 to 1.60 Co 1.60 to 8.00 to 8.00 3.00 to 10.00 2.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 4.00 to .36 Co 1.00 to .76 to .76 to .76 to 1.00 to 1.60 to 1.60 to 1.60 Co to to .35 to 26.00 to 60.00 to to .25 to 1.00 2.00 to 4.00 8.00 to 12.00 3.00 to i.OO to to to to 8.00 to 12.00 to .20 to to to to to .60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 2.60 2.60 2.60 2.60 .76 .60 Names and Varieties Beauty, fancy — special " extra No. 1 Culla & Ordinary... Bride, 'Maid, fancy-special '* extra " No. 1 No. 2 Golden Gate K. A. Victoria Liberty Meteor Perle ORCHIDS— Cattleyas Inferior grades, all colors... White 12.00 4.00 ^Standard «VARIETIEg Pink, 'Red Yellow & var. I White I Pink [Red I Yellow & var. g'FANCT *m ('The hi|7be9t CO tirades of CSStAnd. var.) I. Novelties ADIANTUM ASPARAOnS " Sprengeri, bunches Callab Daisies Gladiolus Lilies Lilt of the Valley Mignonette " fancy PANeiEB Peonies Smilax Stocks Sweet Peas Cfnclnnati Aug. 6, 1906 2.00 2.00 2.00 to 32.00 to 25.00 to 16.0U to 6.00 CO 6.00 to 4.00 to 2.00 to 1.00 to 4.00 Co 6.00 to 6.00 to to 4.00 to to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to to to to to nilwaukee Aug. 7, 1906 to 4.00 to .... to 4.00 to to to to 1.00 to 60.0(1 to 35.00 to to I to 3.00 to 12.00 to i.OO to to to to ) CO 12.00 to to to to . to . to to .15 to 111.00 to 4.00 to 4.00 to to to to i.OO to 20.00 8.0L 6.00 20.00 to 16.00 to 12.60 to 6.00 Co Co to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to CO to to to to 6.00 6. 00 'eiixi 'i'.Sj 20.00 "i'l'e PtalI'delpbli Aug. 2, 1906 26.00 20.00 15.00 00 20.00 16.00 8.00 2.00 6.00 to i.OO to 2.00 to 2.00 to 4.00 to to to to .... to 6.00 6.00 3.00 i.OO 8.00 1.60 Co ... to .. to ... to ... to ... to .. to ... to ... to ... to ,76 to 25.00 to 26.00 to to to 1.60 to to 3.00 to to to to to 13.60 to .... to .26 to to to to to to 50.00 2.00 1.60 50.00 60.00 16.00 ".60 PIttsburc Aug. 7, 1006 to 26.00 Co 18.00 to 12.00 to 6.00 to to 6.00 i.OO 1.00 to to I to 12.00 to to I to to to , to > to to i.eo 1.60 1.60 to to to to 75 26,00 20.00 to 1.25 t.-> .'io.OO to 3J.00 to to I to 3.00 to 12.00 ) to i.OO to .... to .... to .... to .... 9 to 16.( to .... to .... to .... , to .... , to .... . to .... , to .... St. Louis Aug. 7. 1906 10.00 6.00 2.00 3.00 1.00 26.00 i.'ob 10.00 '".'ib to to 12.50 to H.tU to 6.00 to i.OO to 3.0U to to to i.OO to 3.U0 to to to to .... to 2.00 to to to to to to to te to to to to 60.00 to to .60 to 2.00 to to to to to to to 12.50 to to .16 to to to to to WELCH BROS. PROPRIETOR* CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET 16 Province St.— 9 Chapman Pl. Asparagus Plumosu* niqnonette Chrysanthemums Lily narrlsll Brides, 'Maids American Beauties Qfea famish at short notice. Price according to quality of goods. Long Distance Telephone 6267 and 6268 Malsertn* Violets Carnots Orchids * Valley Carnations WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS and FLORJSTS* SUPPLIES CCPollworthCo. MILWAUKEE, WIS. UentloD the riortsti' Bxehanss when wrltlDC> HOLTON k wm CO. AVholesale Florists Florists' Supplies Manufacturers of Wire designs. 457 Milwaukee Street, MILWAUKEE, WIS. 'Phone, Main 871. P. O. Box 103. Uention Th« norUta' Bxchanga when wrltln(. J. B. MURDOCH & CO. Wholesade Florists FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 545 Liberty St., PITTSBURG, PA. Long Distance 'Phone, li36 Court. Mention the Florists' Bxcbsngc when writing. Pittsliurg Florists' Exclianp WHOLESALE FLORISTS and Florists' Supplies 228 DIAMOND STREET end for weekly price list Pittohliro Da and prices on large orders. rllloUUlg id, Meatloa lb* riorlata' ■xebaac* whaa wtUIbc. St Louis. News Notes. The parks are now in a splendid condition, especially Forest Paris, where the bedding is unusually fine. City Hall Parle is also in nice shape. Commissioner Aull and his men, from Superintendent Meyer down, are to be congratulated on the work done. A. C. Canfleld, of Springfield, III,, and Mr. Denecker, of St. Ciiarles, call- ed on the local trade the past week. We had the pleasure of meeting two former St. Louis commission men — Charles Fleckenstein, who was head of the Mound City Cut Flower Company, and John M. Hudson, the first com- mission man St. Louis had. Both of tliese gentlemen are now engaged in business other than flowers. William C. Young and his son will leave this week for New York to be gone two weeks. Charles Young, of the same firm, left last week for the East. All three will meet in Washing- ton during the convention. R. J. Windier, F. G. Fillmore and Son and Henry Lohrenz opened their new stores the past week. Charles Wors has succeeded Fred Foster at Delmar Gardens. Mr. Wors reports trade fairly good during the week, Saturday being the best day. At the four wholesale houses during the dull hours the boys are cleaning up and making improvements, so as to be in good shape for the Fall trade. Great doings are expected at the Plorists' Club meeting Thursday after- noon of this week. C. C. Sanders is kept busy making needed improvements. The new resi- dence on the Henley road is almost completed, into which the family will move early in September. This will keep Mr. Sanders at home this Sum- mer. C. Kohrs has opened a floral store on South Broadway. ST. PATRICK. Cincinnati. News Items. C. J. Jones and wife are doing the great lakes. E. Forder and daugh- ter, of A. Sunderbruch's Sons, are on a trip to Colorado and the Yellowstone Park. Will Gardner and George Ma- grie leave Saturday for Canada. The balance expect to go to Washington; and those who do not go there will take in Chester Park, Coney Island, Lagoon, or the Zoo. The regular meeting of the Florists' Society will be held at Haguer's, at the end of Warsaw avenue car line, Thursday afternoon, when a bowling club will be formed, and other regular business attended to. E. G. GILLETT. Indianapolis. News Notes. The State Florists' Association of Indiana held its meeting at the State House, Tuesday evening, August 1. Plans for the regular annual outing were formulated. B. Tyndall, of Franklin, Ind., has called on the retailers during the past week to secure exhibitors for the State Fair in September. I. B. Wired Toothpicks zo,ooo, •i.sot 50»ooo, •A.as MAirUFAOTTTBEl) BY W. J. COWEC, Berlin, N. Y. Samples free. For sale by dealers. Uention the FlorlHta' Eichange when writing. Headqnarters in Western New York For ROSES, CARNATIONS Aiul all kinds of SeaBOa- able Flowers. WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist ALSO DEALER IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES AND WIRE DCSIONS 383-87 Ellicott St BUFFLAO,N.Y. am, us A tbial we oak pleabe tod Ifaatlon tha nodata' Bxcbaaf* wbea wrltuc. August 13, 190B The Plorists' Exchange J 93 SAMUEL S. PENNOCK THE Wholesale Flerlst of Philadelphia Mention The riorlsta' Exchange when writing. During August we close at 6 P.M. Saturdays, I P.M. FANCY CARNATIONS AND ROSES "™l,^ri/p^r,L^!';r Valley, American Beauti|,Kai»erin i TtG F(ilaill)lp|a W(Oli!Sall! FlOWIil l&iM and ail the finest Sumnner Roses I 1235-37 Filbert St. PHILADELPHIA, PA. liMtlM tt» riacuu' lfae>aa»» whM »rltl»«. MIODS, laMD aiil' Swem Peas I '*"""'"'' " '"""' "• 516 and 16I8Sansom St.y Philadelphia, Pa. store closeB at 6.00 P.M., antll September 16. Satnrdays at 1.00 1'. M SOUTHERN SMILAXiX Choice BtooE, fall weight, 50-lb. case, $7.00; 2&-lb c»8e, $3.75. GALAX— BrUliant bronze or green, selected, $1.00 per 1000; $3.76 per &00U. LEUCOTHiK SPRAYS— Green or bronze, 90c. per 100; $7.60 per 1000, SpbAirnuin Mofts— Laree bale, $1.76; by freight, $2.00. Green Sheet Mosg—Perbbl. sack, $2.60. All KlndB of Florists* Supplies. Li Ji KrBShGVGf, Tei.&w MadiBOD^d! Nfiw Yirk Mention The Florlsta' EichflTiep ^hfn writing. E. A, BE A YEN Wholesale Dealer In SODlIieiD win Silai And Florists' Hardy Decorative Supplies EVERGREEN, ALA. Mention The Florlata' Erchapge when writing. FB D M Q Fancy or Dag£rer,No.l stock, B n IV 9 only 50c. per 1000. Galax, Brilliant Bronze or Green, 75c. per 1000. Useonr LAUKEL FESTOONING for yonr decorations. It gives the best Batlafaction of any decorative green at this time of the year. Sample lot on application. We make it dally, gathered fresh from the woods. Hand-made, full sizes, 4c., 6c. and 6c. per yard. Once used, always used. BRANCH LAUREL, 35c. per large bundle. PRINCESS PINE, by the pound, or made Into festooning; if desired. Tell us your wants ; w?i will do thereat. Telephone and telegraph orders will re- 'celve Immedi- ate attention. _ . . ,_ MILI-INGTON C^ ^ MASS. TTelegraphlOface: New Salem, Mass. Mention the Florists' Brchange when writing. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed In sniall crates, easy to handle. Price per crate^ Price per crate 1600 2ln. pots in crate, $4..- 1600 2H *' " 6.25 1600 2« " " 6.00 1000 8 " " B.00 800 S!4 " " 6.80 600 4 " " 4.60 820 5 " " 4.51 144 6 " " 8.16 120 7 In.potaincrate, $4.20 60 8 " " 8.eo HAND MADE. 48 flin.potslncrate, $8.60 48 10 " " 4.80 24 11 " " 8.60 24 12 12 14 6 16 Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list of Cylinders for Cut Flowere. MariKing Baskets, Lawn Vases, etc. Ten per cent, off for easli with order. HILFINGER BROS., Pottery, Fort Edward, N.Y. AarnstRolkcr A:Sons,Agts.81 Barclay St., N.Y. Cl^ Mention The Florists' EycTmnce wTipn writing. SYRACUSE RED POTS ""Ambition knows no rest" Our ambition is to keep Syraci'se Red Pots the peer, hence, we are always striving to add to tbelr good- ness. Have you ordered ? Syracuse Pottery Co. Syracuse, N, V. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. PaiKei-Bm Plfg. Co. Inc. FLO RIST»S SPECIALTIES St. James BIdj. 1133 Broadway, New York Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. JAPANESE MOSS Packed in paper cartons. "Moss and nothing out Moss": no sticks or dirt. Less than half the rice of German Moss. L. WERTHEIMBER & CO., Erorele:n & Domeatlo Speolaltles, 39 Baixlay S«.. New York. Mention The Florlata* Bichange when writing. Sheep Manure Pulverized. Free from all Adulteration. In Bag, $18.00 per Ton. Special price on car load lots In bulk. ROBERT SIMPSON Clifton, N. J. Mention The FlorlBts' Exchange when writing. HARDY CA..ON EUGENE BERNHEIMER Carnations, American Beauty Roses FOR PROMPT DELITERT (1 South 16th Street, PHILADELPHIA MeptloD the riorUf Biehange wlieB wrttlHg. cm F fO N «"'»'' 8 '""^h! RIBBONS y. Inch to 5 Inch, all colors. all colors. Write tor prices. .*. All Florists* Sopplles. SCRANTON FLORIST SUPPLY CO., 201 No. Seventh Avenue, SCRANTON, PA. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. REED i( KELLER 122 W. 26th STREET NEW YORK Importers and ei ^DIO^O' CIIDDI IBC Oalax I^eavea and Uanutacturers of ~ t ^>^ fTIO I ^ OWr^r^ltO Decorative Greenery New York Agents for Caldwell's, Monroe, Ala., Parlor Brand Smllax. Mention The Florists" Exchange when writing. R 0»»IG BROTHERS .. Manofacturers of ARTIFICIAL LEAVES All Styles in Hundreds of Different Designs. Paper and Muslin. 497 West Broadway, NEW VORH SMILAX, YARDS and PIQUETS. Samples Furnished to the Jobbing Traae only. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing* CUT FERNS Fancy or Dagger, 50c. per 1000. 8PHAGNUM MOSS, 50c. per bbl. I>AUREL ROPING. well put together, $4.00 per 100 yards. All orders by mall, dis- patch or telephone promptly attended to. I tmgt to meet all my friends at Washln^on on the I6th. THOMAS COLLINS. Hinsdale, Mass. Mention the Florists' Bxcbange when writing. N.LECAKES&GO. 53 W. 28tli St., NEW YORK Tel. No. 1214 Madison Square Stands at Out Flower Exchange Ooogan Bldg., W. 2Bth Street k. 34th Street Cat Flower Market. Specialties: Galax Leaves, Ferns and Lenco- thoe Sprays. Holly, Princess Pine and all kinds of Evergreens. Green and Bronze Galax Leaves Mention The Florists* Exchange when writine. Hardy Cut DAGGER and FANCY FERNS $I.OO per lOOO Discount on large orders GALAXf New crop. Green and bronze. $1.60 per lOOO Headquarters for all FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, sdcb as Wire Designs, Cut Wire, aU kinds of Letters; Immortel- les, Cycas Leaves, Sheaves of W^heat, Klbbons, Cormgated Boxes of all kinds, etc. LAUREL FESTOONING, 5c. and 8c. per yard. UmRV U RnRiycnil £ rn S & 1 1 province St., Boston, Mass. ntnni M. nUDindUn ObUU*f L. D. Telephone, Main 2818. IfABtloB T^e Florlati* Bxebange when writing. FIRST QUALITY, 60e. PER 1000 FAMCY DAQOER also dealer in CHRISTMAS TREES, Baled Spruce for Cemetery Use Bouquet Creen, Sphagnum Moss, Etc. L. B. BRAQLE, HINSDALE, hfXS^. Mr. Brague will have an exhibit at Washington Convention Mention The Florists* EJxchange when writing. The Whilldin Pottery Co. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Our output of Flower Pots is larger than any concern in the World Our Stock is always Large and Complete Main Office and Factory, 713 WHARTON STREET, PHILADELPHIA Warehouses: JERSEY CITY, N. J. LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. 194 The Plorists' Exchange PEACE YOU can get this by buying your goods from the lead- ing Florists^ Supply House of America, SEE our exhibit at the Washington Convention, It will speak for itself. H.BAYERSDORFER&C0. 50, 52, 54, 56 N. Fourth St., Philadelphia Mention the FlorlBis' Exchange when writing. THE DILLON GREENHOUSE MFG. CO. BLOOiaSBURG, PA. Will Exhibit at the Washington Convention COMPOSITION COMPOSITION POSTS QLTTERS THEY ARE THE GREAT IMPROVEMENTS IN GREENHOUSE CON- STRUCTION. PRACTICALLY INDISTRUCTIBLE MeatloD the Florists' Exchauge when writing. GYPREIS Is Far MOg£ OURABL^HAN PINE iCfrPRESSi SkSH BARS UPT^32 FEE,T_OR LONGER. GREENHOUSE AND OTl\ER BUIlDrtfG MAtERlAb, MEN FURBISHED TO SUPERINTEND EaEcjioN When de;sibjED. Sbod for our Circuits. '- ^lEPQ,^lgeT. 3o STON,.|^ss. a fcl'-nrion ttif h lorlf'tB E.\tiniu>re wdep wrltlog. DESTRUCTION To all Insect pestH on your plants. Try " NICOTICIDE" MAXWELL MANUFACTURING CO. Dept. F. LOUISVILLE, KY. UeDtloD ttie t'lorlBta UxcIiaDge wbeD writing. SIEBERT'S ZINC Never Rust Clazing Points ARE POSITIVELY THE BEST. LAST FOR- EVER. Over 16,000 pounds now In uae. A sure preventive of gla«8 slipping. Effective on large or small glass. Easy to drive. Easy to extract. Two sizes, ;i and j;. 40c. per lb. : by mall, 16c extra; 7 lbs. tor $2.S0; 16 lbs for $5.00 by ex- press. For sale by the trade. CHAS. T. SIEBBRT, Sta. B., Piltsburff, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Holds Class Firmly ••• th« Point Mf 4 PEERUSS OlkMlsc P»lat« u. tk.bMt. It. rlghU .r l.fli, B.X .f I.NO polBU Tb .ta. ,.rtpidd. HEITBT A. DBEEK, TU ChwtB.I B.,, PUIr ~ MenUon The FlorlBts' Exchange when writing. HOTHOUSE GLASS •nd GREENHOUSE PUTFY ■ Sptclalty. C. S. NA/EBER & CO. lO Desbrosses St., New York Mention The Florlstfl' Exchange when writing. San Francisco. News Notes. On August 5 a Manila transport took a big bunch of rose bushes of twelve or more varieties from the Presidio in this city, for transplanting as an adornment of the Presidio grounds of the Department of Zambo- ango. Philippine Islands. One thou- sand slips of eucalyptus have likewi.'=:e been shipped, in exchange for which the Presidio people here are promised a return shipment of an equal num- ber of ylang-ylango. a Philipino tree of fragrant blooming. The joint publicity committee of the November show of the California State Floral Society and Pacific Coast Horticultural Association will shortly have ready for distribution its list of premiums. Mrs. R. J. Martin, general director, says this flower show will undoubtedly be the most elaborate and artistic ever held in this city. The report was current a few days ago that G. Podesta. of Podesta & Baldocchi. was alarmingly sick at his Summer outing place in the nearby mountains, whither he recently went for health improvement. The pleasing news, just arrived, is altogether assur- ing that Mr. Podesta is now rallying .strength rapidly and getting well be- yond nil doubt. The lady floral artists of top-notch repute, whose trade sign announces "Misses "Worn, florists," have moved fiway from where they have been lo- cated for years, just across the street from the flower stores of Sievers & Boland and Leopold & Ephraim, and relocated a few blocks further uptown in more modern and more commodious quarters, at the southwest corner of Post and Stockton streets. Under the directorship of Paul Thiese. chief decorator of the John Pouyal flower store, the large Elks' Assembly Hall was made florally beau- tiful the past week. Florist Thiese is a new arrival here, recently of the eastern house of Begerow & Gerlach, Newark. N. J. ALVIN. ROCK ISLAND, ILL.— The members of the Tri-City Florists* Association and their families gathered at Subur- ban Park on Thursday. July 27. where they spent the day. Dinner was served at the inn, covers being laid for fifty. In the afternoon bowling and dancing were indulged In. A RECORD TO BE PROUD OF. The Florists* Hall Association has paid 950 losses amounting to $'.16,000.00. For particulars address JOHNC. ESLER, Saddle River, N.J. Men t lop the FlorlstB' Exchange when writing. National Florists' Board of Trade NE'W MANAGEMENT. Tel. Gall, 666 John. HABBI8 H. Hatden (Late Manager of the Nepera Chemical Oompany), President EDWABP McK. Whiting. Vlce-Pres.andOounseJ John B. Waleeb, Secretary and Treasurer Do rlnC STi« fBooms 811-813) ni V" CITT Mention The Florists' ExchnoKe when writlnfr. KINGGOHSTBDCTIONGOPIPHNY North Tonawanda, N. Y., and Toronto, Canada. New Greenhouse Catalogue ready for distribution. Send for it. WHOLESALE TRADE LIST ASPARAGUS PLUMOSU8, strong, 3 In. pots. 7&C. per doz., $5.00 per 100; 2!i£ In. pots, 50o. per doz., $3.00 per lOO; 4 in. pots, $1.50 per doz., $10.00 per lUO, ASPARAGUS SPRENGEBI.strong.Sln. pots. 7Sc. per doz., $5.00 per 100: 214 In. pots. 50c. per doz.. S3.00 per 100; from i}4 in. pots, $1.60 per doz.. $10.00 per 100. CL.EAIATIS, larfy over looo of the beat Continental houses. Annual 8UbscriptionB to cover coat of poetaye, 75 oents. Money orders payable at Lowdljam, Notts. Address EDITORS OF THE "H. A." Chilwell Nurseries, Lowdham, Notts European Agents for THE AMERICAN CARNATION Mention The Florists' Ezcbanf;e when writing. THE JENNINGS IMPROVED IRON GUTTER PATENT IRON BENCH FITTINGS AND ROOF SUPPORTS. VENTILATING APPARATUS. IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS for Tobacco Extracts. Etc DILLER, CASKEY & CO. W. CORNER SIXTH AND BERK STS., PHILADELPHIA. PA. Uentloa tbe Florists* Exefaanse whva wrltiiut. | BXITD FOB OlBOCLABS Snccessors to JENNINGS BB >( A. HERRMANN i Manufacturer of poral Mctal DcsignS mPORTIR AND DEALER IN TLORIbTS' SUPPLIES FACTORY: 709 FIRST AVENUE, "^^^sV^TR^rE-Ts*-" NEW YORK OFFICE AND WAREROOMS: 404. 406, 408, 410, 412 East 34th St WRITE FOR NEW CATALOGUE Ueatlon the Horlata' Bzchanse when wrltlnc. |l k AuK'uat 12, 1908 The Plorists' Hxchange 195 Utica. News Items. Dr. W. A. Rowlands, Whites- boro, has about one-half of his car- nations planted — fine stock — in fact a little above the average. He will plant five houses, and is to build one new house this Fall for sweet peas, next year to be used tor carnations, as these two items form about all . he grow.*^. The doctor has a fine place, with plenty of room to expand, and says he expects to see all his ground cov- ered with greenhouses. F. J. Baker has been quite sick, but has recovered sufliciently to leave last Saturday with his family for Trenton Falls for a long needed rest. We hope he will return very much Improved In health. At this place carnations have all been planted through the Summer, and are looking very good. Baker & Lowery's roses have been cut back, and are starting nicely. Peter Crowe and family are so- journing in New Jersey for two weeks Adiantum Croweanum is looking grand, growing better every year. The place is in charge of Mr. Crowe's brother, Martin. Brant Brothers are beginning to cut a good many roses now. They have painted their whole plant, improving much its appearance. Frank McGowan has his new place all planted and a new boiler installed: he will have plenty of heat this Win- ter. C. F. Seitzer has his carnations about all planted; they are looking fine. Robert Boyce has his carnations nearly planted. He had a house of Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson In all Sum- mer, and they are fine. Spencer & Martin will have some plants to sell, as they are not going to grow any. Mr. Martin has rented his place to James Follett; and J. C. Spencer will sell his place to be torn down. Mr. Hakes and Mr. Schesch, of Ilion, were in town on Thursday, and also Mr. Kilbourn, of Clinton. I think no one from here will go to the convention at Washington. It was the scribe's privilege to journey with the New York Florists' Club when the convention was held in Washington before, and he never had a better time, and regrets very much that he cannot go this year. Hermant & Sons are putting in a 30-horse-power boiler and repiping their houses. O. B. Humphrey, Rome, is quite Isick, and I believe he has not sold his place yet, as he intends to do, and go back to California to live. QUIZ. WILKESBARRB, PA.— The many friends of Ira G. Marvin will be pleased to learn that he is on the road to recov- ery from his recent illness of typhoid pneumonia. For a time the condition of Mr. Marvin was alarming. HOT BED MATS Made from very best Rye Straw. Strong, durable. For the Trade Only. S. FEDER. Maraaroneck, N. Y. FURMAN BOILERS FOR GREENHOUSE HEATING Valuable Catalogue on Moduru ^Steam aud Hot- Water Heatiui^, mailea free upoD request. AddresB THE HKKBNDrEN MANUFACTURING CO. Dept. F. GENEVA. N. Y. 39 Oortlandt Street. HKVf YORK 39 Oliver Street, BOSTON Furiuaii ISuilerH bave been awarded theCertUlcateof Merltat Five different Flotlsta' ConventioDs. Have a record of 20 years. Over 26,000 Id use. Selling Agents ; EDW. S. DEAN. Bloomlneton. 111. E. K. BARR, La Orofiae. Wla. JA8. 8PKARE S. & H. CO., lOU Market St., PHILADELPHIA Mention The Florists* Bicbanee when wrltlntf. For Greenbouaes, Qraperles, HotbedB, Con- servatories, and all other purposes. Get our figures before buying. Estimates freely given. N. COWEN'S SON, 392-94 W. Broadway, NEW YORK. Mention tbf noriBt»' Bichange when writtng. Evans Improved Challenge Roller bearing, Belf-oillnK de- vice antoinatic 8top, solia link cliain make the IMPROVED CHALLENdK the most perfect apparatus in the market. write for catalogue and prices before placing your orders else- where. QUAKER CITY MACHINE CO. RICHMOND, IND. CA8PER LIMBACtl GREENHOUSE GLASS A SPCCIALTT Window Glass. Painters' Supplies. 38 TFaBbineton Ave., Blll.liii.« Ba Mention the Florliti* Bichspg. when wrltlpg. SUMMER IN WINTER BY USING Standard Greenhouse Boilers One cent ^eta oar Cataloi^Tie CIBLIN & CO., Utica, N.Y. Mention the Florlata' Eicbange when writing. COSTS LESS and does better work. Send for Descriptive Price List J. D. CARMODY EVANSVILLE, IND. GEO. M. GARLAND Iron Gutters and Posts Patented December 27th, 1898. Hend for Catalogue. Garland's Gutters will keep snow and ice off your glass and prevent breakage. A sample of this gutter is on eibibiuou at the Chicago Flower Growers' Market. Mention The Florlsta' Blichange when writing. ^^ HEATING HEATING Bet me furnish facts why you should give me your Heating Work. I have convinced others. Why not you ? Write for Prices on HBAXING SVPPI.IE;s of All Kinds Sastern Agent Furman and Kroeschell Boilers WM. H. LUTTON West Side he. Slatien, JERSEY CITY N. J Mention The Florists' Exch.Tnge when writing. OUR LOUISIANA CYPRESS Is Thoroughly Air Dried and Free From Sap This Is the very best material now offered to the trade for greenhouse construction. We have the largest stcckot this high grade cypress In the North, and can promlge quick service In fllllng all orders entrusted to ua. Estimates and designs furnished on application. We will be pleased to figure with you on your contemplated work. Our New Detail List Mailed on Request RED CEDAR POSTS IRON FITTINGS HOT BED SASH LocKi:ANi> Lumber Co. Mention The Florists' Eicbauee when writing. Established over 40 years Established over UO years JOHN A. 8COLLAY The unbounded success of our Boilers among tlie Florists of the country has obviated the necessity of our becoming amalgamated with other manufacturers. We belong to no combine or trust, nor do we rely upon any outside firm whatever in the manufacture of our BOILERS We Make them Ourselves We are expert mechanics and our business Is devoted exclusively to Heating We are the last of the old horticultural engineering firms to remain uninterruptedly in the field, a noteworthy distinction in these days of close competition. We have the best Boiler on earth for Greenhouse heating. If you are not satisfied with the boiler you are using let us replace it with a Scollay Invincible and your heating troubles will be at an end. U.e.SCOLLAY, Manager Long Distance Tel., 1847 Main MenUon The Florlets* Exchange when writing. JOHN A. SCOLLAY, 72-74-76 Myrtle Avenue, Borough of Brooklyn, New York City 196 The Plori-sts' Exchange w ESTABLISHED 1868 INCORPORATED 1894 =S JOHN C. MONINQER CO. ALL HEART CYPRE»» Greenhouse Construction Lumber Our material is guaranteed to be strictly first-class and absolutely free of all sap or defects. We carry constantly a large and complete stock of open air dried lumber, which with our unexcelled facilities for manufacturing, enables us to make prompt shipments. On hot-bed sash we are leaders. Our sash arc strong and well made, with white leaded tenons. Standard sizes always carried in stock. Our long experience and extensive trade place us in a position to furnish strictly up-to-date material. During the year J 904 we furnished material for 1,250,000 feet of glass, and it will pay you to get our estimate if you contemplate building. h New 1905 Illastrated Catalogue and Question Blank Sent Free JOHN C. MONINGER CO., CHICAGO Office: 111-125 E. Biackliawk St. Factory: 412-422 Hawtliornc Av. Lumber Yard: 31-41 Smith Av. Mention the FlorlBts' Exchange when wrltlnje. J HEATING APPARATUS JOHNSTON HEATING CO. ^*-^''5"""*"'« Erected complete, or we will furnish material, with plans. New York 1133 Broadnay GREENHOUSE MATERIALS The Best Quality and Work Guaranteed. CYPRESS SASH BARS Absolutely claar, sua dried; cut to exact sizes. TENN. RED CEDAR POSTS In lengths as wanted. PECKY CYPRESS BENCHES Economical and lasting. Coming Into general use. HOT-BED SASH and FRAMES Various styles and sizes, leady for prompt shipment. VENTILATING APPARATUS It works like a charm. PIPE,FITTINGS, GUTTERS,GLASS And all supplies needed in new or reconstfuotion work. Get our Estimates, Plans and Suggestions on Structures Proposed. Illustrated Catalogue sent postpaid. FOLEY MFG. CO., 471 w. 22nd st, CHICAGO. TILE DRAINED LAND IS MORE PRODUCTIVE flfSl^S^ 1 ijmhp^^— -^" „j,^--..''.~^s^j:ig\ creaseB the value. Acres of Bwampy laml reclaimed and made fertOb MHi^^P^^^' Kichanee when writing. Absolutely Safe and Reliable Ask To or Friencla. When we Try To Realize how big this country- is, wre look over a list of the places where we have built TANKS AND TOWERS of all heights and capacities. From Florida to Oregon, from Maine to Texas, these monuments of our skill and honesty stands, defying elemental war and natural decay. If you don't recognize them when you see them, write us for a list of those in your neighborhood. W.E. CALDWELL CO. Louisville, Ky. Hentlon Tbe Florlsta' Exchange when writing. The' Standard Ventilating Machinery The origrinal machine with self- oiling cups ; the most powerful, least complicated, very com- pact, with ease of operation. The New I>aplex Gntter, over eix miles in use and highly recommended ; the only drip proof ^tterin the market. The Htandard R«tDni Steam Trap has no equal for Bimplicity or its workings. Catalogue free, E. HIPPARD, Yoangstown.0 IMPROVED Greenhouse Boiler 33 ERIE ST., CHICAGO BoUera made of the beet of material, shell flreboi sheets and heads of eteel. water space all around (front, sides and back). Write for information. MeaUoa tb* Ilorltts* BzebaBX* wkM wiltlis. '^y^ ^ ■ 4^ >^^^pili||| ^^^^<^^.^' v y^ ^^^^^ #^ 1^ 1 ^^s ■Hpp^ ^ ■% . 'fe ^^UMi^^^sJI^^H Quality Strictly First-Class. Prices Reasonable We furnish material for all styles of houses, including the Dietsch Patent Short Roof Construction. Send for catalogue, estimate and sketches. A. DIETSCB CO. Hi Chicago, 111. Selling Agents for the TVittbold Sprinkler System ■ • I Inside View of the Dietsch Patent Short Roof Construction I L0LI8IANA CYPRE8S I ' GREENHOUSE MATERIAL ' Washington Red Cedar HOT BED SASH, Iron and Tennessee Red Cedar POSTS, Greenhouse Hardware and Fittings. Meatlon tb« Florlsti* Bretunge wbci wrltlBS. I 198 The Plorists' Exchange - ADguet la, 1906. (Ei}t SupnxxtBt ARE LIKE UNTO A. H. HEWS & CO. Inc. OP «' 01 E R A Z A L E A P R O s E S P E C I A L POT MANUFACTURERS In that the past year has been a signally successful one for them, affording an opportunity of proving anew that modern, up-to-date, progressive methods, and true merit yield first place in any competition. As manufacturers of POTS and all kinds of STANDARD or SPECIAL FLORIST WARE, our improved facilities, equaling the combination of any two similar establishments in the world, permit us, while producing the highest quality of ware, TO MAKE EXCEPTIONALLY FAVORABLE PRICES. Grant us the opportunity to quote on your business, whether large or small. We now have our vast mid-year stock of ware ready for our Great Lakes, Middle- West and other purchasers of this period. We would also be very glad to quote prices on our recently installed line of high-grade "Nonohio" glazed ware, jardinieres and pedestals, made from our own designs and decorations, particularly adapted for ornamental display purposes, and obtainable exclusively from us. s E E BOSTON OFFICE ROOMS 618-835 18 Tremont St MAIN OFFICE AND FACTORIES CAMBRIDGE, MASS. NEW YORK BRANCH PEARSON ST. LONG ISLAND CITY o R C H I D B U L B F E R N S P E C I A L A A MeiitioD The Flurlsta' Exchange when writiDg. a O < 0i e OP O .A. c E Cl Q. d (C) CO (- c CA) •^B O 1^ in O X Q < O ^ .!i2 u S Q- Q Si Z o H o o . -o O (fl c ?r « c. eg 1/1 « X X "■at '.ri ■5; u " fS2 . c >• u — XI ^ > H^ cc < a, c " i: ^ = 2. |f^ 1- " « ^ UJ ^ s -« < E H S < (A (A _1 «> U. (A £ M -O H ^ E ^ z -"n ■_IJ OJ a z' « -ti < 1^ Qi °- ^'^ X iK, > E > S. A. F. O. H. CONVENTION REPORT NUMBER are a atraight shoot and aim f grata into a vigorous plant A WEBKLY MEDIUM OP INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL Vol. XX. No. 8 NEW YORX AND CHICAGO, AUGUST J9, J905 One DoIIaf Pet Year WE FILLED ALL OUR ORDERS Either In Full or Part, for Trench Bulbs THE LAST OF JULY \Ta have another large shipment en route, which will arrive the middle of August, and when this reaches us we will have filled all oar advance orders and will be able to make immediate shipment of new orders on receipt ot same. French bulbs of all kinds are scarce, and have advanced in price, and we would advise those who have not already secured their supply to lose no time doing so. The bulbs received from our growers have proved unusually line, especially so for this season, and we «au guarantee flret-eluss satisfaction. We can offer wZ Narcissus Grandiflora White Roman Hyacintlis Extra quality bulbs, 13 etm. ami up, only 1250 to the ease, at $10.00 per 1000 ; less quantities at J1.25 per 100. Kxtrft seUcted bulbis, 14 etni. and up, only 1000 to th« case, at S12.00 per 1000; less quantitlei at J1.50 per 100. Extra quality bulbs, 12-15 etm. 2000 to the case, at $23.00 per 1000 ; less quantities at $2.75 per 100. Extra selected bulbs, 13-15 etm"., 1750 to the ease, at $28.00 per 1000 ; less quantities at $3.25 per 100. 'We are also ofl'ering: Exceptionally fine LILIUM HARRISII in all sizes, 6-7 inch, 7-9 inch and 9-11 inch bulbs. SEE OUR LARGE fkl \T€*H Rl II R% ATTHEWASHING- EXHIBIT OF arUiV-II ■••JLl^CJ TON CONVENTION HTACIMTHS, Ti;i.IP8, KARCISSVS, CROCVS, ETC. ••Bd tor Wholesale List. Highest Quality. Very Low Prices. F.R.PIERSONGO.JarrrtowD-on-HuilsoD,II.T. CUT STRINGS, gQ CTS. EACH. W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass. THIRTY ACRES BEST HARDY PERENNIALS For Commercial and Private use. Fall and Spring delivery FIELD-GROWN CLUMPS Having a very large stock, we wish to turn into cash, we will make extremely low prices on application. ACHILLEA PEARL ALVSSUM SAXATILE ANEMONE JAPONICA, In variety. AQUILEQIA, in variety. ASTERS, hardy. CAMPANULA CHRYSANTHEMUMS DELPHINIUM DIANTHUS HOLVHOCK, double and single QAILLARDiA, Grandillora HELIANTHUS, 5 sorts. HEMEROCALIS, 6 sorts. POPPY ORIENTALIS and otheM. PRIMULA VERIS SUP. and other*. PYRETHRUM, ROSEUM PHLOX, largest assortment in the U. S. P/EONIES, all types. RUOBECKIA, Golden Glow and othtrs. SrOKESIA CYANEA TRITOMA, in variety. VINCA MINOR and all others ot commercial value. Also in excellent condition, a good stock of Deciduous Shrubs, Specimen Evergreens and Standard Flowering and Otiier Trees ^^.c^^r"' PALISADES NURSERIES, Sparkill, N.Y. CLLCA& £* BODDINGTON CO., Proprietors Importers, Exporters and Growers of SEEDS, BUI,BS and riAMTS 131 WEST 23d ST., NEW YORK Grow a Few PEONIES For Cut Flowers They stand shipping well. We are able to ofier the following sorts to the trade in divisions and strong one-year plants. ORDER EARLY and PLANT EARLY Our Catalogue with full descriptions sent for the asking. No. Dlv. One yr. No. DiT. One yr 3 Achillea $12.00 $15.00 312 Mme. Forel . . . $60.00 8 Alba Sulphurea . . 25.00 40.00 333 Mme. Muyssart . . $25.00 18 Alice de Julvecourt 15.00 406 M. Palllet .... 15.00 82 Charlemagne . . . 25.00 35.00 429 Paganini 20.00 126 Dellcatisslma . . . 50.00 472 Queen Victoria . . 15.00 20.00 142 Duke of Wellington 30.00 40.00 481 Relne Victoria . . . 20.00 145 Duchesse de Ne- 492 Rose d'Amour . . 60.00 mours (Querin) . 15.00 20.00 498 Rubra Triumphans 25.00 173 Eestiva 20.00 30.00 531 Triomphe du Nord 20.00 217 Humea Carnea . . 12.60 719 Floral Treasure . . 40.00 60.00 174 Festiva Maxima . . 40.00 50.00 724 Qolden Harvest . . 30.00 224 Jeanne d'Arc . . . 30.00 40.00 727 Qiganthea 60.00 85.00 250 LaTulipe 40.00 50.00 741 Mont Blanc .... 25.00 40.00 270 Louis Van Houtte . 20.00 758 Richardson's Rubra 2J0 Mme. Breon .... 20.00 Superba 25.00 35.00 Order by number only. Twenty-five of one variety at the hundred rate; 5 per cent, off for cash with order. Our stock has been rogued. COTTAGE GARDENS COMPANY Queens, L,. I., N. V. Hentlon Tbe rioclati' Bxebange wbeo wrIUni, CONTENTS AND INDEX TO ADVERTISERS. PACE 205 200 The Plori-sts' Exchange ^CANE STAKES Fresh from the brakes, measuring 6 to 8 ft., $6.00 per 1000. CALLA ROOTS Mammoth Extras LILIUM HARRISII 7 to 9 in., $7.50 per 100 ; $70. WHITE ROMANS aSp-S" Mammoth $1100 per 100 Extras V.OO per 100 St. David's. 6 to 7in.,$4.00perl00; $35.09 per 1000. 7 to 9 in., $7.50 per 100 ; $70.00 per 1000. SHEEP MANURE MUSHROOM SPAWN WBI. ELLIOTT «c SONS, "" STERILIZED. Ton, $20.00. Fresh stock. Sample lots of 10 lbs., 75c.: 100 lbs., $7.00. Uentloa The Florists' Exchange wheD writing. Fulton Street NEW YORK RAW^SOIN'S Bermuda-erown HARRISII and FREESI A Now ready for delivery. Wo are now ready to book orders for 1.IL.IUAI I^OBiGIFLORlTH PAPHR^VHITE:oitAMDIPL,ORA and other rorclnp bulbs. Our florists* List Is now ready ; write tor It. Surely something In It will Interest you. W.W.RAWSON&CO. Seedsmen 12 and 13 Faneull HaltSq. BOSTON, MASS. Uentlon the Florists* Excbanee when writing. PANSY SEED Brown's Extra Select Saperb Giant Prize Pansies. Awarded Sliver Medal St. Louis ExpoBitlon, 1904. My own growing; new 1905 crop ready. PRICES Mixed Seed, 3000 seeds, $1.00; Vi-oz., $1.50; V2-oz..$2.50; l-oz.,$5.00: H-lb., $14.00; V2-lb., $25.00; 1-ib., $50.00. Plants ready September 1st. Cash with order. PETER BROWIN Lancaster, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. fSWEET PEAS [jAcjAc -MF For THANKSGIVING and CHRISTMAS sow NOW CHRISTMAS (True) CHRISTMAS WHITE (True) Earliest pink Sweet Pea in oul- I The earliest white in cultivation, a tivation, per oz., 15c.; per lb., companion to Christmas, per oz., 60c. I 20c. ; per lb., 75c. ^v^^^ix Q CUT-AND-COME-AQAIN. (Princess Alice.) Pot- 9 I ^^Wl\9 grownseed, per oz.,$6.00;peri4 oz.,$2.00;perpkt.,26c. ANTIRRHINUM (snapdragon) Qiant Coral, red " Daybreak, pink " Brilliant, scarlet, yellow and white. " Crescia, dark scarlet " " white " " yellow Dwarf Queen of the North, white Trade Pkt. Oz. $0.20 $0.60 .15 .60 "CHALLENGE" PANSY A mixture of the Choicest Strains of seed from five of the Leading Pansy Specialists of the world. All flowers are of immense Size, good substance, and in an infinite variety of colors and markings. V2 trade pkt., 60c.; trade pkt., $1.00; 'a oz., $2.00 ; az., $5.00. "MAJESTY" MIGNONETTE The finest of all fancy Mignonettes for Indoor winter flowering. It is a vast Improvement over New York Market and Allen's Deflance, and is saved from selected spikes of flower, only, under glass. Half Trade pkt., 1000 seeds, 60c. ; 2000 seeds, $1.00. KENTIA SEED (new crop) KENTIA BELIVIOREANA $4.00 per 1000 ; $17.50 per 5000 KENTIA PORSTERI ANA 4.00 per 1000 ; 17.50 per 5000 Fall Bulb Catalogue Now Ready. ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON Seedsman \ 342 West 14th St,, New York , IdentloD The PlorlBta* Eiichanfe when writlnc. STUMPP & WALTER CO.'S it ■ MAILED FREE STUI^PP e> WALTER CO., 50 Barclay »t., NEW YORK BRA.NCH, 404 Bast 34th Street FISCHKR'S ^rVeSiS purity The three larger sized bulbs which I offered are now all sola out. I offer now a smaller size, all strong flowering bulbs, which will give entire satistactlon, $3.00 per loO; $30.00 per 1000. 600 at 1000 rate. Discount on 5,000 lots. Wo orders taken after September l, as at that time what Is not sold wlU be planted. Cash with order, please. Cash orders sent tree, by mall. R. FISCHER Great Neck L I., N.Y. Fall Bulbs BEST QUAI^ITY I^O^V PRICES Send us a list of the varie- ties wanted, stating quantity of each, and let us quote. JAMES VICE'S SONS ROCHESTER, N. Y. UpoHnn Thp Flnrlnhi* Bxcbange wh«>n writing. XXX FANST SEED Finest German Mixed. Per oz.. $3.*0: H oz., 80c. Woodbury's Spaclal Mixture, oz. , $4.00 ; M oz., $l.Ou. Other varieties, trade packets 50c. each. Liet free. DAVID B. WOODBURY, South Paris, Mains Pau87 Specialist Mention The Florists' Exchange whea writing. PANSY Giant Triomphe de I'Exposltion. Some- thing that you need. Trade pbt., 50c.; oz., SS.OO. Giant Mme. Ferret, Gold Medal, Cecils and Maguerite Davy, Bucnot. Tiimardeau, giant yellow; Beaconsfield, Goliath, La Brillante, Beaullre, etc. Daisy, giant white, red plnB, Snow- ball. Longfellow, fine mixed; Forget-Me->ot, Hollyhock, Miguonette, Cineraria, Pri- mula, etc. If you want the best buy from me. BHAVl^IEV, WoodtaaTCn, M. V. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. PANSY SEED Strictly FRESH from European Specialists Tr. Ptt. Oz. Pine Hixed , $0.18 |0.8» Xrimardeau Giant, mixed 28 1.0, Parisian Giant.mixed 80 3.0, Bn^not'!^ Oiant, mixed 80 3.76 Gold Meilal Mlxtnre 60 7.8, Lar^e FloweriDg:, In 12 Sep. colors. 26 76 Trlmardeaii, in 6 separate colors... 30 1.60 ASK FOK CATALOGUE HENRY PIILIPPS SEED CO. Mention The FlorUts' Exchange when writing. LILIU HARRISII AND DOEII The two best types grown in Bermuda; well ripened bulbs selected by our traveler On hand, all sizes. Order now for early forcing PAPER WHITES, ROMANS FRENCH R II LBS m^amm WRITE FOR PRICES, STATING QUANTITY WANTED FREESI A REFRAGTAALBA Mammoth Oholce >4to»jiii. MoSiin. BERMUDA, Purfl 'White, per 1000 $9.00 $5.00 AMERICAN GROWN, per 1000 5 00 3 00 FRENCH GROWN, per 1000 7.50 6.00 AND ALL Callas, Dutch Bulbs and Azaleas should be ordered at once to get best stock and earliest delivery Write for Price List. Let us figureon your entire Fall wants VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE 84 Randolph St., CHICAGO 14 Barclay St., NEW YORK Greenhouses— Western Springs, III Uaatlon Tb* riortlti' Bzebaiio when wrItUi. Augnat 19, 190S The Plori-sts' Exchange 20 J JOHNSON Prize Winner & STOKES' •luhnsoii & Stokes* Klugrly Collection of Ulaut Pansles embtaceF> the prize irlnuin^ strains of the world's beet Bptcla]it>t8. It la absolutely Tinrlvaled In range of magnlQcent colors, size and Biibstance. and no expense has been spared to bring It up to its present high etandard of excellence. Half trade packet tlOOO needs). 30c.: trade packet (20C0 seeds', fiOc; 6000 seeds, $1.00 ; per oz., t6.00. Per Large Tr. pkt. Per Large Tr. pbt. (200O seeds) Oz. i (2000 seeds) Oz. Qiant Adonis, beautiful light blue $0.26 $1.&0 Qlant Madame Perret (grown by Luclen Giant Prince Bismarck, beautiful shades of brown 25 GiantStriped 26 3Unt Peacock, ultramarine blue, claret and white, extra 40 Giant Emperor William, the beet blue... .25 GUnt Black 26 Giant White, with dark eye 26 Giant Trimardeau, choice mixed 25 Giant Fire King, golden yellow, upper petals purple 25 Giant Lord Beaconsfleld, purple, white petals 26 Perret, the Introducer), a magnificent giant strain of rare excellence, very early, vigorous and rich combination of colors t0.40 Giant Tellow with dark eye, fine 26 Giant Odier, large blotched show pan- sies, extra 35 Giant Parisian, stained, brilliant colors, mostly Five Blotched, fine 26 Imperial German, mixed. Asuperbstraln .40 Bugnot'a Superb Blotched 40 1.60 Oassier'B Giant Five Blotched 40 Masterpiece, a masniflceDt variety with curled petals and many rich colors 40 1.50 1.60 3.00 1.60 1.26 1.50 1.00 1.25 $2.50 1.50 1.60 3.00 4.no 3.60 3 50 WBAT OUR CCSTOMERS SAV OF THE KINGLY COLLECTION PANSY : I know yon have the finest pansles. because I had them before and beat everyone Id Colorailo with your strain.— G. Fleischmann, of Pueblo, Colorado. Our complete Pansy List mailed on request. Send for our new catalog of Fall Bulbs. FRBKSIA RFFRACTA ALBA and LARGE WHITE CALLA8 ready. Write for prices. JOHNSON & STOKES. 217-219 Market St.. Philadelphia. Pa. Mention The Florists' Blxchange when writing. BERMUDA LILIUM HARRISII 'We Have Bnt ONE BRAMD— Ttae BEST. FERNS FROM FLATS Florl8tw" best aeaortnipnt for fern dishes ready for 2 in. pots, strong, clean; 100. $1.60; 1000. $12.00. inclnding delivery. rerns, froiu 2U in., f .o.b. 100, »3.00; 1000, {26.00. Asparagus Plumosus ^'aiius seedlings, deliv- ered. 100. $1.25; lOOO, $10.00. Asparagus PlutuoBus Nanus, from 2 in. pots, f.o.b. 100, $3.00; 1000, S!6.00. READ WHAT OOR CDSTOMEBS SAY— Philadelphia, Pa,, January 17th, 1905. H. H. Berger & Co. , 47 Barclay Street, New Tork. Gentlemen : Yon shipped us last August 10,000 Lil. Bar- rlsll. Your price was considerably lower than anyone else, bnt we must say that your stock was equally as good. We forced a large quan- tity of your stock for Christmas, and did not have enough to fill orders, all our customers stating that they were as fine as any they bad ever seen. Yours very truly, THAI). N. YATES & CO. Doz. 100 1000 bxTlnoh $0.50 $3.76 $33.00 «x7inch 76 4.60 42.00 7i91lioh 80 7.00 66.00 taU 2,00 16.00 FREESIA REFRACTA ALBA «-H Inch, large 10 .76 6 00 Monster 16 1.00 9.00 ('alia Ethiopica. Clean. Bound bulbs. We have handled this stock SO years. You can rely on it. 12 100 1000 4x61nchcirc $0.76 $5.60 $60.00 6s71nchcirc 2.00 7.00 66.00 Dutch Bulbs ready August 26. Send for list. NEW CROP KENTIA SEED 1000 6000 Itelmoreana Forsteriana 33.60 $16.00 SEEDS Pansy. Berger's Never Fall. Our own mixture. Grand— all colorB, all sortB. Try It. lOtO aeeda, 25c.; 5000, $1.00; oz. $4,00. All other Borte of Pansy seed separate or to color. Send for our Hat. Cineraria. Max Hybrida Nana. Giant flowers, pkt. 2&c.;5pkts. Sl.OO. Fangy in Separate Colors, white, blue, azure, purple, bronze, red, brown, yellow, black, odier, bngnot. cashier, all separate. 1000 eeeds, 2&c., 5000 seeds, $1.00. Daisy, Double Giant White, pkt. 2&c. Longfellow Rose, pkt.2oc. Mixed, pkt. 20c. Cyclamen. Saved by an expert grower from Prize Exhibition Blossoms. 100 1000 Pure White Giant $0 65 $6.00 Uazzline Blood Bed Giant 6.5 6.00 Rose Pink Giant White. Red Eye, Giant 85 Williams' Very Darkest 76 Fringed Novelties 1.00 3.00 J.OO 7.00 8.00 All Colors Mixed tiO 5.00 SEND FOB OUR NEW LIST. IT WILL SAVE YOU MONET. H. H. BERCER & CO., 47 Barclay Street, New York. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. We are now booking orders for LILIUM HARRISII LILIUM LONGIFLORUM ROMAN HYACINTHS PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS, &c Wtaolesale Price List Mow Beady. CYCAS REVOLUTA, ».oo p«r J. i. THORBURN I GO. 30 Cortiandt St. New York Hestlaa The riorlati' IzebiBC* wbM wrlUiis. New crop of my well-known Christmas Sweet Pea Seen Zvolaoek's Christmas Pink, Florence Deozer, pure white, $2.00 per lb; 75c. per Ulb. Also Christmas Red and Christmas White; new blackseeded. a oz., 76c.. mailed tree. All these pea-s.lt sown early In September, will bloom for Christmas and all Winter. This seed Is sold only In my original packets, with cultural directions. Not less than 76c. worth sold. ANT.C.2V0LANEK, the originator, Bouad Brook. N. J. Mpntinn The FlnrlPts' Rxohnne'* when wrltinc IMPORTANT No doubt you will re FVtrtHts* KzebancA whflB wrltlaff. GiDsiaria GraDHilloia Trade Pkt. MediamTall, Prize yarleties mixed $0.60 Dwarf, Prize varieties mixed &o PANSY SUPERB MIXED K oz. 60 cts., }i OE. $1.15, oz. $1.60. Choice Large Flowering Mixed, oz. $1.25. \A/. C. BECKERT Allegheny, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Our Catalog of ifi H EMCRAVINGS THAT PRINT EASILY NOW READY. If you are not on our mailing list, write for a copy JAS. M. BRYANT, 706 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the Florist** Exchange whea wrltfns. 202 The Plorists' Exchange fVaughan's Pansiest FOR FUORISTS VaugbanS International Mixture A GREAT RECORD VAUGHAN'S INTER- NATIONAL PANSS¥ UIX- TURE was swarded a Medal at the World's Fair In Chicago In 1893 ; a Medal at the Trans- MlBBl»8lppi Ezposition.Omaha, in 1898; a Medal at the Pan- American Exposition in Buffalo in laoi. Our InterDatlonal Pansy Mixture is the best known and tlie favorite Btrain used by florists. It is based on the preference of American Pansy lovers for the greatest possible variety in unique colorings, with the largest flowers, thick petaled, and of good form. There are also all possible variations of each one of these. The Whites have all possible variations of stripes, veinings and shadings. The same is true of the Yellows, Purples, Browns, Reds, and other distinct shades. There are also many blendings of Pink, Mahogany, Fire-colored Bronze Gold, etc. Price, per oz., $10.00; % oz., $5.00 ; i/a oz., $1.50 ; trade pkt., 50c. Vauglian's Giant Mixture In 1889 we commenced to add the newest types of Giant French Pansies to our best mixtures and two or three years later we sent out this giant flowering mixture. ,Some of the best French strains used cost us originally $30.00 per oz. During the past ten years many new varieties of the Giant strain have been introduced and each season wehave added them to our mixture. Vaughan's Giant Mixture for Florists contains the larger percentage of the newer kinds of giant flowered, making It better than ever. In size of flowers, iblckuesB of petals, rich coloring, even stand of the growing plants, together with the newer additions and the wide range of coloring, it is undoubtedly the best for florists' use, whether for plant sales or for cut flowers. Price, J,4 lb., $14.00; oz., $4. CO; % oz., 60c.; trade pkt., 25c. 4i> DARES and cemeterieB east and west have used onr Iiiternatioual Pansy Mix- ture. AmoDK these we may mention Oakwoods, Rose Hill and Mt.Oreenwood Cemeteries, and Lincoln Park and Wash- ington Park, Chicago; The Pub- lic Garden, Boston; Prospect Park. Brooklyn. N. Y. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE CHICAGO: 84-86 Randolph Street NEW YORK: ^ 14 Barclay Street " Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. PANSY SEED New crop ; large flowers ; now ready. $4.00 per ounce; $15.00 per quarter pound. C. PESENECKER, Jersey City, N. J. 88 Audubon Avenue Mention The Florists' Exchangr when writing. BULBS VIRGINIA GROWN Emperor $14.00 Prliicepg 5.00 P. Ornatus 1.00 POAT BROS. Ettrick, Va. Mention the Klnrlum" RTPbaoge whi>D wrlttnE- Ota NARCI»8L8 for forcing cannot be beaten. Write us regarding your wants. FERRET'S PANSY SEED T: tli^'-^Vrl-^Z $1.00 per trade pkt. ; 50c. per }^-pkt. HUBERT & CO. N. Le Page, Rep. Mt. Vernon, N.Y. Mention The FlorlBts' Etcbapge when wrlttpg. PEACH PITS CROP 1904 We still have a few hundred bushels on hand. They will crack 9U to 95 per cent. good. You had better order now and be on th« safe side. Exper- ience has taught us that Peach Pli8 one year old are better than the new crop. Samples and prices on application. State quantity wanted. We also have a flnelot of Apple, Peach, Plum, Cherry. Oallfornla Privet Asparagus, Shade and Orna- mental Trees, ahrubs. &c. Send us your Want List. FRANKLIN DAVIS NURSERY CO., Baltimore, Md. Mention The Florists' Bxchange when writing. Seeii Trade Reportm AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION W. H. Grenell, Plerrepont Manor, N. T.. president; L. L. May. St. Paul, Minn., first vice-president; G. B. McVay, Birmingham, Ala., second vice-president; C. E. Kendel, Cleve- land, O., secretary and treasurer. European Notes. Our iiarvesting operations have been considerably hindered during the past week by a succession of storms, which have beaten some of our crops very badly. The attendant rains will, however, help our root crops and plants for next year, so that we get some sort of recompense. Hail storms are very abundant this season, and during the past few days places as far apart as Angers and Er- furt have had severe visitations. It really looks as if, having discov- ered the possibilities of a surplus on some lines. Nature had deliberately set to work to destroy it. Aster, car- rot and beet have suffered the most. Perhaps the most unpleasant effect of the heavy rains has been the still further delay in harvesting spinach and the loss of much of the best ripened seed. Early shipments are now impossible. The earliest radishes have now fin- ished blooming, and If we are able to harvest all the seed now formed there should be about one-half to two-thirds of a crop. Rosy Gem and Scarlet Globe have done the worst. French Breakfast, that at one time looked like a failure, has Improved considerably. All the efforts to save the business of Wrench & Sons having failed, the stock has passed under the auction- eer's hammer and the firm has closed up after an honorable existence of more than 160 years. EUROPEAN SEEDS. August Rolker & Sons, '' "^.'^o^.'^^.^xl^^r^- New York Horticultural Importing Agents for Foreign Orowers of Florists' Bulbs and Plants, Ornamental Nursery and Fruit Stocks. We supply the trade ; send for lists and offers. Orders l>ooked now (or Spring and Fall Deliveries. Itantiop The ilorlati* B»ch»nge when writlag. FRBESIAS Nearly two millions, from yi to K inch, up. Fine sound bulbs, ready for immediate de- livery. Also Grand Duchess OXALIS, grandlflora, pink, white and lavender, In any amount. We are the California growers. REES & COMPERE. •""fe'rS^i.fN^'l*'"' Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. PANSY SEED THU JHNNINGS 8XRAIN of finest American-grown Pansy Seed (New Crop) now ready. Large flowering, finest colors in great variety, none better, by mall, packet of 3000 seeds. $1.00; 1 oz.. W.OO; 3 oze., $12.00. Plants 1 n September. Cash with order, E. B. JENNINGS, ^"t^^r Southport, Conn. Grower of the Finest Pansies. Mention The Florlats' Bicbange when writing. Zirngiebfil Giont Pansies Market and Fancy Strains. New Crop seed of those well-known, unrivaled Pansies, ready now In trade packages at $1.00 each, either strain. DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, NEEDHAM. MASS. Mention The Florlata' Eichaoge when writing. PANSY SEED Large Flowering, "None Better." Oz., $4.00; 3 OzB., $11.00. Cash. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Dtlaware, 0. Mention the rioriitt* Bxchanse when writtng. GLADIOLI CUT SPIKES OF of the Highest Quality. AU colors and combinations of shades imaginable, One Hundred Acres from which to select. Write tor prices. ARTHUR COWEE, Gladiolus Specialist. Meadowvale Farm. Berlin, New York Mention the FlorlBt*' Brchange when writlnc. FRANCIS BRILL Of Hempstead, I^ong: Island, Ke-w York Pioneer of the Cabbage Seed Industry of Long Island (1870) and the only one engaged therein havicti Practical Knowledge of Seed Growing. The very Finest Strains of LONG ISLAND CABBAGE SEED AMERICAN CAULIFLOWER SEED and other Ohoiob Stookb for Trackers and Market Oardeners. Unexcelled. Send for a price list. Address as above. Prices reasonable. Qoallty Fobititelt Mention The Florlsta' Boccbange when wrttlBg. i I Angast 19, lOOB The Plori-sts' Exchange 203 NURSERY DEPARTMENT. Conducted by Joseph Mcehan. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NUKSEKYM£N. E. Albertson. Bridgeport, Ind., president; Orlando Harrison, Berlin, Md., vice-president; George C. Seager, Rochester, N. Y., secretary; C. L. Yates, Rochester, N. Y., treasjrer. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. — The report of the proceedings of the thirtieth an- nual convention held at West Baden Springs, Ind., June 14-16, 1905, inclusive, has been issued, forming a pamphlet of 134 pages. SHERMAN. TEX.— E. Albertson of Bridgeport, Ind., President of the American Association of Nur- serymen, accompanied by E. W. Kirkpatrick, of Mc- Kinney, past president of the national association, and at present president of the Texas Nurserymen's Association, were here recently in conference with J. S. Kerr, secretary of the Texas association, relative to matters pertaining to the next annual meeting of the national association, to be held with the Texas association in Dallas next year. Mr. Albertson left to-day for home via Oklahoma City, where he will make a short stop in the Interest of the association. Mr. Kirkpatrick has returned to McKlnney. Abies (Tsu^) Canadensis Compacta. We are by no means alone in considering our wild hemlock spruce one of the most beautiful of ever- greens and one of the most useful. In its feral state It beautifies the scene wherever it grows, as, for in- stance, the valley of the WIssahlckon at Philadelphia, and the portion of the grounds of the Arnold Arbore- tum. Our illustration represents one of its beautiful varie- ties, a far more close, compact grower than the type, and one that has lovely dark green foliage. As seen, as it grows, it is a lovely evergreen, having really a free growth, and yet keeping an appearance far bushier than a common hemlock of the same age and height. To those unacquainted with the many varieties of this evergreen extant, it would pass for an entirely different species of hemlock, Instead of being but a variety of one. What is somewhat singular in this connection Is that these valuable forms are usually met with in beds of seedlings. Many a time we have seen one or more valuable varieties in blocks of transplanted hem- locks. Sometimes they are like the one before us; at other times they appear as compact as if clipped. We have sometimes seen as many as a half dozen in a block of a thousand plants. It Is probable that these forms are found In a wild state, and that seed collectors gather seeds from the trees. The law Is. we know, that varieties cannot be depended on to reproduce themselves; still they do It more or less, as all nurserymen who raise seedlings know. Lots of weeping blood-leaved and other varietal forms can be depended on to give some of a typical form in a bed of seedlings, and we could give many illustra- tions of this, if need be. When one of such a pleasing character as that pho- tographed is discovered, it has to be Increased by cuttings, or by grafting on the common hemlock. If by cuttings, early Winter is the time to make them. Placed in boxes, in a moderately warm greenhouse, they should be well rooted by Spring, when potting them and growing them on for a year in that way is to be advised. Hemlocks and varieties usually have a mass of roots which makes the transplanting of them fairly safe. But we have known failures to result from too much confidence, the soil not having been firmed around the roots compactly, as it should have been. Mertensia Virginica. It is not often that the Virginian cowslip, as the mertensia is ca,lled, is seen In cultivation In the per- fection of growth it attains In Its wild state. In for- mer times it was not difficult to meet with it along the Wissahickon Creek, Philadelphia, but it is now almost exterminated there, a small group of it, known, it is believed, to but a few persons, being all there is remaining of it. But further away from the civili- zation which destroys it, it is fairly abundant in Penn- sylvania, as it is in other States. Wherever it grows, it shows it prefers deep, moist ground, and this gives the clue as to where to plant it to have it do its best. :The ordinary flower garden is rarely of a character to fit it. It should be planted in deep and moist soil; and in its wild state it is usually furnished a little shade by trees overhead. But if the roots meet their requirements, the shade is not all important. In favorable situations it is not uncommon for this mertensia to produce flower stems three feet in height, which, when crowned with its lovely purplish-blue, tubular flowers, are beautiful and interesting. The large, bright green leaves tend to enhance its worth. This mertensia is easily propagated by dividing it, as it starts to grow, as well as by sowing the seed. It was one of the first of our lovely native perennials to be sent to England, having been known there for over one hundred years, and it holds Its place to-day as one of the most esteemed of the old favorites. Crepe Mjnrtle (Lagerstroemla) . The Southern Floral Nurseries write me suggesting that the crepe myrtle, in its many varieties, would possibly make a good subject for forcing for Easter. I do not know that it has ever been tried for this purpose, but I have seen it occasionally in green- houses In mixed collections of plants, and It may be it would force as suggested. As this shrub is very nearly hardy about Philadelphia, it is sometimes seen in collections, where it has been set for experiment sake. In ordinary situations, its tops get winter- killed. It sprouts afresh from near the base, and If all the old wood has not been killed the shoots from it will flower. Otherwise, like the Hydrangea Hor- tensla, if it sprouts from the very base, It may not flower at all. When planted In a rather dry situa- tion Its wood gets well hardened, and often such plants will pass through a Winter unscathed. In southern New Jersey it is considered hardy. The same firm mentions the Melia umbraculifera as a desirable tub plant for the North; the flowers, they say, are as sweet as those of lilacs. This, In hardi- ness. Is on a level with the crepe myrtle. It has stood out In Germantown, Pa., in mild Winters, and has been hurt in .severe ones. This melia is a favor- ite shade tree in the South, where It is known as the "umbrella China tree." It is a variety of the com- mon China tree, Melia A^ederach, having an um- brella-like growth which calls for Its use as a shade tree. It Is worth a trial as a tub plant, and plants are cheap. Abies iXsuga) Canadensis Compacta Maackia Amurensis. It is about twenty years ago since the Maackia amu- rensis was introduced from the Amoor River Valley — ample time for it to be far more distributed than it seems to be. It is a small tree, but little more than a shrub, as it grows with us, belonging closely to our native yellow wood, Cladrastis tinctoria; In fact, late botanies give it as Cladrastis amurensis, it be- ing thought to be certainly a true cladrastis. But although it has racemes of white flowers, as the clad- rastis has, they are borne erect on the maackia, while, as is well known, on the cladrastis they droop. While our native cladrastis Is a tree, and Its flowers more showy than those of the Amoor Valley one, there is room for the latter, both because of Its shrub-like habit and Its beauty when in bloom. In this vicinity it flowers in July— rather later than our native spe- cies. Both of these species can be raised from seeds, these following the flowers freely. From various causes the native one has tailed to seed well for several years past, until this year, when collectors report a good crop. Nurserymen would do well to secure seeds for sowing. There is a good demand for the trees, and stock is low in all nurseries, owing to the lack of seeds for so many years. Referring again to the change of name from maackia to cladrastis, the name of the native one also was changed in the same way, passing from vlr- gilla to cladrastis. Green Wood Cuttings of Shrubs. The latter part of August is a good time to make green wood cuttings of shrubs, trees and vines, to be placed in sand, in boxes, in a greenhouse. Starting in August, it is practicable to continue the work for a month. The wood for cuttings must not be too hard — no more than half ripened at the most. It is prac- ticable to root cuttings of almost every kind of tree or shrub In this way. There are a few Intractable sub- jects, such kinds as resist all attempts to root them, but there are not many of such cases; and, In fact. many scarce trees and shrubs are simply so because no one Interested has ever thought to try to Increase them from cuttings. The Gordonia pubescens la a case in point. For years It was raised only from layers. A chance experiment resulted In the rooting of some cuttings, and It has been found to root readily in this way, so that the prospects of this beautiful tree being less rare than it was are very good. Pro- pagators well know how to treat such cuttings at this season of the year. A portion of the leaves will be cut away, the boxes of cuttings kept moist and shaded until the cuttings are rooted; then some light admit- ted, to start the cuttings growing. Depending on what they are, it will be an advantage to give some of the rooted cuttings a chance to make a good growth the same season. This may be done by potting the plants, or transplanting them to other boxes or to open frames. The frames are very good, as the roots are then untrammeled, and nice plants are made by Fall. It is not possible to plant them out until Spring, to have any result worth gaining thereby. As soon aa Spring comes, no matter In what shape the plants are, set them In the nursery rows as soon aa possible. By the time Autumn comes there will be plants of a good size for sale. Japanese Wineberry. It must be twenty years or more since the Japan- ese wineberry, Rubus phoenlcolasius, was Introduced to our fruit gardens, and from that day to this dis- cussion of it has been going on. So far as Its merit as an ornamental shrub is concerned, no one can dis- pute It. It has nice looking foliage; its canes and leaf stalks are covered with crimson hairs, as are its fruits in their embryo stages. Then the oddity of the berries being enveloped in their calyces until the fruit ripens, when they unfold displaying the ripe flesh of the berries, is to be added to Its meritorious features. As to its merits as a fruit, I think it possesses a good share of them. Its yield is good, as good aa that of any other kind. But it is not of a first-rate quality: only second rate, I would say. The fruit comes in great clusters twenty to thirty in a bunch, making a great display, and a most ornamental one, when having in mind its use as a shrub. Many of those who have condemned it may not have treated it right. New beds of It do the best of all, and as In the case of other raspberries, a bed should be set out a year in advance. Get a loamy place, well enriched, and set in It a bed of strong young plants of this raspberry next Spring. Cut the plants well, almost to the ground. Young canes of great vigor ■will re- sult. Let them grow as they will for the season, cutting them to a proper height the Spring following, before they start to grow. When it Is a case of an Increase of plants being the object and no fruit, in addition to the usual way of increasing raspberries by cutting up pieces of roots in Spring, the growinsr shoots may be layered In Summer, each forming a plant. Sometimes two or three layers can be made of one shoot. JOSEPH MEEHAN. English Plant Names. The Horticultural Advertiser. England, has this to say on the giving of English names to plants: "Most amateur gardeners have some craze connected with their hobby, with which they torment their friends. A common one Just now with some horticultural writers is that of srlvlng an English name to every plant. No matter whether the scientific name or popular one be handy, and In universal use. it must be substituted by an English one. even if more cumbersome and difficult to remember, as. for instance, when some driveling scribbler Invents the title of 'lily of the Nile' for a calla. or 'tufted pansy' for a viola. "In scanning a recent number of The Garden, we came across a paragraph in which 'bush honeysuckles' were mentioned. These would naturally be taken by any sane horticulturallst to be honeysuckles, grown In bush form, or of dwarf habit of growth; but the name wel- gellas' following in brackets shows that the plants In question have nothing to do with 'honeysuckles' In any way. "Why should a man go out of his way to perpetrate such misleading synonyms? Every garden boy knows a 'welgelia.' and if he did not. would calling It a 'honey- suckle' bri)?hten his Intelligence or increase his knowl- edge? Inside his own garden fence a man is free (in Great Britain, anyway) to call or miscall his plants as he pleases; but when he Instructs [!!] the public it should be another matter. The nurseryman suffers more than anyone from loose and misleading nomenclature, and should never miss a chance of checking eccentricities of the above description." No one can find fault with what the Advertiser says. The last paragraph is particularly to the point. The nurseryman has no end of trouble with uncalled for names, and should not miss a chance to try to cor- rect it. Between English names and new botanical ones, In place of time-honored ones, they hardly know what a customer wants when he departs from the old-established name. Welgelia splrsea, forsythla, and like names, are good enough for anyone, and easy of pronunciation, as easy as any English name would be. A few years ago. when the caryopteris was sent out. someone dubbed It "blue splrsea," and another party, verbena shrub. Caryopteris Is good enough, and with this name everyone knows what Is meant. But with the two English names no one knows what is referred to. Neither name is wanted: but If one were wanted, "verbena shrub" Is far better than "blue spirsea." Caryopteris has no affinity to a splrsea, while It does belong to the natural order Verbenacese. Those nurserymen who keep to the old botanical names as far as possible do a service to everyone. Their customers are not misled Into buying some- thing under a new designation which they already possess under the old one; and all the world over knows what plant It Is when the old botanical name Is used. 204 The Plorists' Exchange DWMRF BOX 3 to 6 In., $25.00 per 1000 ; 2 to 4 Inches, $20.00 per 1000. Id fine assortment. Call and see them. Specimen Evergreens HIRAM T. JONES, union County Nursurles ELIZABETH, N. J. Hmtton th* Flortab' Bxchinire wImh wrltlnc. SHADE TREES EVERGREENS, SHRUBS and RO&ES; in fact everything in the line of HARDY ORNA- MENTAI-S required by the trade. HARDY HERBACEOUS PKRENNIALS for SEPTEMBER PLANTING. Write for prices and trade-lists. BAV SXAXB NVRSBRIBS, NORTH ABINOTON, MASS. Mention The Florists' Exchange when wrltJng. PEONIE5 DiTisions to average more than 3 eyes, $10.00 per 100. SKNI> FOB LIST. EDWARD SWAYNE, WtsiChnttr, Pa. Mention The Florists' Bx change when writing. PEONIES 100 1000 Queen Victoria (Whltleyl) »9 00 $80.00 Fe8tlv,t Maxima 30.00 260.00 Fraifrans (the bloom producer)... . 6.00 50.00 Fur 10.000 rates and other varieties, write to GILBERT H. WILD, Sarcoxle, Mo. Mention the Flortati* Etxcbange when writing AMERICAN TREE SEEDS AND PLANTS OnrDesciiptlveCatalog'ne of American Seeds and Plants Is ready for mailing:. Ask for it. OTTO KATZENSTEIN & CO. TreeSeeds and Plants Specialists, ATLANTA. OA Mention the Floristi' gidhsngg when writing. iH[ mmm^] nurseries Ott'er a Full Line of well-grown Ornamental Stock EATONTOWN, NEW JERSEY Call or Write for Prices Eatontown is forty miles from New York on the Southern Division of the C. R. R. of N. J. Mention The Florists* Bxchange when writing. r ^-%^^«i THOISAINDS OF NORWAY SPRUCE t In grades from 1 to 4 feet high. All of them have been frequently trans, planted and "root pruned." Each tree Is broad and bushy as well as dense and symmetrical. If desired, the larger sizes can be shipped with balls of earth wrapped In burlap about their roots. These are excellent trees for specimen planting, windbreaks, screens and hodges. Larf^e Asgortiiieut of EVERGREENS FOR AUTUMN PLANTING MVRSERV STOCK of all kinds at reduced prices to those who buy for commercial purposes. Trade List free. The WM. H. MOON GO. MAKEFIELD AVE. MORRISVILLE, PA. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. } i t i J Itoeiiiii, (iiiiiiiiiii III Mil niiii VEGETABLE PLANTS f^ARRAdVr 1° Any quantity. Win- %^jm.MMMMim.%MM^ nlngatadt. Early All- Head. Sure-Head, Sncceaslon. Early and Late Flat Dntch, Holhinder, etc. $1.00 per 1000; $8.60 per 10.000. p A D fi W T^'V' I^OSB Onrled, 2S ots. per C!E¥ ¥**WV ^° *ny quantity. White and ^■^*^*^"^*^ * Pink Plume, Giant Pascal, Golden Heart. Boston Market and other vara., Sl.OO per 1000; $8.50 per 10,000. Miscellaneous Plants 2H-la. Btf>ck In Al condition. Alyssnm Giant and Dwarf; Heliotrope^ Lantana, Swatnsona alba and ronea; Plnm- basTo, blue and white, $2.00 per 100; $17 60 per 1,000. Hardy Chrysanthemutnsm Field-KTown plantn. ready for beddinB or green- house blooiiiinK. Sl.OO per doz. : **;.lJ0 per 100, GERANIUMS Per 100 BruantI $2.00 Oentaure 2.00 Lecid — 2.00 Rycrofts Surprise (ivy) 2.00 Gloire de France. . . 2.00 Jean de La Brete.. . 3.0 Jean Vlaud 2.00 M. Jolly de Bamme- vllle 4.00 Mme. Barney...... 2.00 M me. Can overs ... 2,00 Per 100 Mme. Charrotte S2.00 Mme. Jaalin 2.00 Mme. Landry 2.00 Madonna 3.00 Marquis de Oastel- lane 3.00 Misa F. Perkins. . . . 2.00 MlseKendell 3.00 S. A. Nutt 2.00 Granville 2.0u Mrs. E.G. Hill 2.00 Queen of the West. 2,00 We will send 1000, 60 each of the above, for $18.00, or 600, 25 each, for $U).00. Telegraph (Geranium). $1.03 per doz , $6.00 per 100. Send for descriptive price list. Not less than five of any one variety sold. Cash vplth order, please. Come see oar stock. We are at Chase, P. B. & W. R. K.. or Cowenton. Philadelphia Division of H.& O. R. R., fourteen iiiileN Northeast of Raltimore. Md. ^end us word and we "will meet you. R. VINCENT, JR. & SON, White Marsh, Md. Uentlon Tbe Florlsti* Bxcbanse when wrtting. Headquarters For FIELD-CROWN ROSES Clematis, Peonies, Fruit Trees, Small Fruits, etc. WRITE FOK PRICES. W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, GENEVA, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Blxchange when writing. F A. F NURSERIES gS ^rowlr^" TREES AND PLANTS in full assortment Trade^atalogae Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing. CALIFORNIA PRIVET For Fall Delivery I will have a full stock of well-grown plants, two years old. Also strong three-year plants, transplanted, stocky and well furnished. Orders can be placed now to an advantage. CHAS. BLACK, Hightstown, N. J. Mention the Florists Bxchan<- when writing EBBINfiE&VANGROOS Formerly THE HORTICULTURAL CO. BOSKOOP, HOLLAND Hardy Nursery Stock, such as H. P, Koses, Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Clematis* Buxus. Choice Everffreeiis, Peonies, etc. Aek for Catalogue. Mention The Florists' Exchange whpn writing. Hymangea OtaKsa Field-grown, fine plants. $10.00, $12.00 and $15.00 per 100. Order now tor Fall delivery. Terms, cash or satisfactory references. BAUR FLORAL CO., Erie, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. P. OUWERKERK 216 Jzine Street WEEHAWKEN HHGHTS, N. J. p. O. No. I, lloboken, N.J. JUST RECEIVED FROM OUR HOLLAND NURSERIES Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Spirsa Jap- onica, Lilium Speciosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot - Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in sorts. Clematis and H. P. Roses in the best sorts, PRICES MODERATE MentloD the FlorlBf Kichapge wbep writing. TRANSPLANTED Celery Plants Fine stock, bushy and well hardened. Care- fully pacfced in light crates. Giant Pascal, Boston market, Golden Self- blanching Pink and White PInme, Price reduced to $1.50 per 1000 ; |12.50 per 10,000. Write for price on larger lots. Why be con- tent with cheap untransplanted plants when there is so little difference in price ? We guarantee above as represented except as to varieties. R. KILBOURN, Clinton, New York. UPDtlnn toe florisui* Bxcbange when w*itlng. 7^£6 Fruit Trees* Small FmIt«,Om&inental Trees, Eversreenii and 8brab«, KhadeTreeA, Hardy Boses, Ilardj Plants. Cllmberm £to. The most complete culleoIlonH In this ooantry. Gold Medal— Paris— Pan-American— St. Loul8, 102 prizes New York State Fair, 1904. Illustrated Descriptive Catalogue FREE on Request. ELLWANGER & BARRY Mt. Hope Nnrseries, Rochester, N. V> Drawer to a U Estyblliihed 65Teftr». FOR FALL, 1905 H. P.'s Ifentlos t)i« Fhnista' Ixehsnc* whan writing. ROSES, strong, home-growu plants; and Ramblers. CLEMATIS, Large Flowering and Fanlculata. CLIMBING VINES, leading varieties. ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS and TREES, fine assortment. JACKSON & PERKINS CO. !!Iw\%Vk Menttoo th* FTortita' Htxehangg when wririi.t, KOSTER & CO. . SS'i-^^'t BOSKOOP, HOLLAND Hardy Azaleas, Box Trees, Clematis. Conifers, Hydrangeas, Peooies. Pot-Grown Plants for Forcing. RHODODENDRONS, H. P. ROSES, Etc. Cataloeme free on demand. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. HOllaDII iiUIIIIIJI SIOGK Ask for Our Catalogue. It «viU interest you. ENDTZ.VANNES&C0.5gS: Mention tbf Flnrtsta' Bxchanir* when writtag. PEONIES Wholesale and retail catalogues ready for distri- bution. Sent free on application. Ml stock ^aranteed true to name. Send your orders in early to be assured of a good collection for Fall planting. PETERSON NURSERY 606 W. Peterson Ave. CHICAGO. ILL Mention The norlsta' Exchange when writing. PAINESVILLE NURSERIES Norserymen, Florists and Seedsmen PAINB8VII.I.E, OHIO Mention The Florists' Exchange wben writing. Urge Assortment EVERGREENS Specialties— White Pine, Hemlock and Large Evergreens. Spring list for details. Andorra Nurseries Wm. Warner Harper. Prop. CHESTNUT HILL, PA. Mention the FlorlBtt' Bxcbange when writing. Hydrangea Otaksa strong, field-grown plants, fine stock for Easter forcing, from 4 to 10 branches, $10.00 per 100. Ready October 1. Fnrflicll Iw Field-grown, from 3 to *-"&"*" '*J 8 branches, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. Dracana Indivisa ss^oo'perC; $25.00 per 1000. nQncioc '*''=® stocky plants, $4.00 rdllMC> per 1000 ; $36.00 per 10,000. Ready September 1. PETER WENK, Ozone Park N.Y. Mention The FlorlstB' Exchange wben writing. THE AMERICAN CARNATION Price, (S.BO A. T. DE LA MARE PTB. & PUB. CO. LTD. 2-8 Duane St., New York Auguat 19, 1908 The Flori-sts' Exchange 205 LIST OF ADVERTISERS Akere H R 236 Allen J K 237 Anderson & Cbrlsten- een 235 Aschmann O 234 Andorra Nnrserles. . .204 Bader J 234 Baker W J 238 Barruws H H & Son. 235 Baumau M 233 Baur Floral Co 204 Bay Slate Nurs 204 Bayersdorter H & Cd.236 Beach J E 228 Beaulleu H 200 Beaven B A .239 Beckert W C 201 Bernhelmer E 239 Bernlng H G 238 Eerger H H & Co. .201 Black Chas 204-205 Blake B S & Son 205 Bloom J S 233 Bolibink & Atkins... 206 Bock Wm A 233 Boddlngton A T 200 Bonnet & Blake 237 Brague L B 239 Brenneman J D 207 Brill F 202 Brown Peter 200 Bryant J M 201-206 Burkl F 228 Burnham - Hltchfngs- Plerson Co 240 Burpee W A Co 206 Byer Floral Co 206 Byer Bros 233 Colrd P P 231 Caldwell W B Co 235 Carmody J D 241 CasBldy J 236 Chicago Cam Co 230 Childs J L 206 Chlnnick W J 228 Clucas & Boddlngton Co 199 Collins T 206' Conard & Jones 228 Condon J 206 Connell B 230 Coolldge Bros 207 Cottage Gardens 199 Cowee A 202 Cowee W J 238 Cowen'B N Sons 236 Craig E & Son 234 Crowl Fern Co 239 Cunningham J H, 202206 Cut Flower Bx 237 Dallledouze Bros 230 Davis A B & Sons.. 230 Denning Oo 236 Deamnd J B 238 DIetsch A Co 241 Dlller Caskey & Co. .241 Dillon G<-nhouse Mfg Co 24U Dillon J L 231 Dorner F & Suns 230 Doyle J A 228 Dreer Hy A 233-.35:36 Dnmont & Co 238 Dutton O S 206 Ebblnge & Von Gri>ss204 Bichholz H 230 Blsele C 236 Elizabeth Nurs Co. ..201 Elliott W & Sons ... 200 Elliott W H 199 Ellwanger & Barry.. 204 Emmans Geo M 235 Endtz Van Ness & Oo 204 Etzold & Co 206 Exotic Nurs 2.33 Felthousen J E 206 F & F Nurseries ...204 Fisher R 200 Field H W 230 Fellow & Banks.... 231 Foley Mfg Co 240 Ford Bros 237 Foster L H 234 Franklin Davis Nurs Oo 202 Gaedeke A & Co 231 Garland G M 241 Ghormley W 237 Giblln & Co 240 Gllklnson J 233 Goddard S J 230 Goree J W 233 Gnnther W H 237 Greenhouse Co 236 Grohe F 201 Guttman A J 231-37 Hanford R G ; .205 Hanson G 231 Hart G B 228 Harris B 206 Hartje J 230 Heacock Jos 234 Herr A M 206-28 Herendeen Mfg Co.. 240 Herrmann A 236 Hews A H & Co 236 Hicks ft Crawbnck..237 Hllflnger Bros 236 mills 0 B 206 Hill B G ft Co.. 230-31 Hlppard B 240 Holton ft Hunkel Co. 288 Horan B C 237 Horn J F & Bro 230 Hortlcnltural Adv ..236 H ward J W 22 Howe O L 230 Hnberl ft Co 202 Hughes G J 206 Igoe Bros 231 Ind Flower Oo 230 Jackson & Perkins Co 204 Jacobs S & Son 241 Jennings E E 202 Johnson & Stokes... 201 Johnson Heating Co.. 240 Jones H T 204 Kastlng W F 238 Ratzenstein & Co 204 Keir Wm 207 Kllbourn R 204 King Const Co 238 Klokner A 236 Koster & Oo 204 ivreshover L J 239 Krlck W C 236 Kroeschell Eros Co. .240 Lager & Hurrell 234 l^ng J 237 Langjahr A H 237 Lawritzen C 205 Lebanon G 'houses ..230 Lehnlg & Winnefeld.207 Leuthy A & Co 236 Lewis W L 2.30 LePage N 202 Llmbach C 240 l^ockland Lnm Co. . .241 Lutton W H 240 Macfarlane J 233 Madar P 206 Maiqulses L E . 2'>& Maxwell Mfg Co 236 McFadden B C 235 MoKellar C W 238 McManus J 237 Meehan E C 228 Meier E 233 Metropolitan Mtl ...229 Mlchell H F Co 201 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 239 Mlttlng A 205 Monlnger J C Co 240 Moon Wm H Co 204 Moore Hentz & Nash.2'J7 Moore W J 218 Murdock & Co 2;!8 Nat'l Florists' Board of Trade 236 National Plant Co... 206 Nicotine Mfg Co 236 Nlessen Leo 231 Niquet F 21 5 NoeLM !U6 Onaway G'houses ...231 Ouwerkerk P 204 Page C S 228 Parker-Bruen Co ...230 Parlier Greenhonses . ".ixB Peacock L K 206 Pennock S S 230-39 Pentecost S N 207 Pesenecker C 202 Peterson J A 207 Peterson Nnrs 204 Phlla Cut Flow Co.. 239 Pblla Market 219 Phillips H Seed Co.. 200 Pierce F O Co 240 Plerson A N 207 Plerson F R Co 199 PIttsbg Cut Flow Co. 239 Plttsburt FI Eich...238 Poat Bros 202 Pollworth C C Co 2:i8 Pye R C 230 Quaker City Machine Co 236 Quldnlcb G'houses . .230 Rawllngs E 1 233 Rawson W W Co... 200 Raynor J 1 237 Reed & Keller 239 Rees & Compere. .. .202 Reeser Co 228 Reich V B 229 Reld E 23.8 Relnberg P 228 Relnberg G 238 Renter S J 230 Robinson H M Co.. 239 Rolker & Son 202 Rosslg Bros 239 Rupp J F 206 Snltford Geo 237 Sander & Son 214 Schaef ers 205 Schmidt Co J C 205 Schuneman G T 205 Schmltz F W 0 201 Scollay J A 242 ScoIIay & Munro 240 Scott J 233 Scranton Fl Sup Co. 239 Shellroad G'houses ..206 Sheridan W P 237 Shrewsbury Nurs ...204 Slevers J H ft Co.. 230 Simpson R 228-38 Slinn & Thompson.. .237 Smith N & Son 207 Smith W ft T Co.. 204 Smith T W A 234 Smith ft Gannett 228 Soltau C 233 Sowle H V 231 Stearns A T Lum Co 240 Storrs & Harrison 00.204 StootholT H A 232 Stnmpp ft Walter oo 200-29 StnppeW 205 Snydam J 230 Swayne B . . .' 204 Swayne W 205 Syracuse Pottery Co. 236 Taylor E J 207 Thompson A J 205 Thompson J D Co 230 Thomas W H 206 Thorbnm J M & Co. .201 Totty C H 230 Towell Jos 233 Traendly & Schenck. .237 Vanghan'B Seed Store 200-02 Vaughan & SperTy...238 Vesey W J ft M S..231 Vick's Sons Jas 200 Vincent R ft Son. .204-06 Volsenat P 230 Ward R M ft Co 206 Weber C 8 ft Co 236 Weber H Son 231 Weeber ft Don 208 Welch Bros 238 Wenk P i/M Weston H 234 Wrrthelmer ft Co 230 Whildin Pottery 236 White Bros 231 Wletor Bros 231 Wild G H 2(M Wlntcrich C 206 Winterson E F Co. .238 Wood Bros 228 Woodbury D B 200 Woodmtr B 207 Worcester Conservnto. rles 228 Young A L ft Oo 237 Young J 237 Zangen 0 V 207 Zlrngl.bel D 202 Zoolanck A C 201 INDEX TO STOCK ADVERTISED Alternanthera 206 AlysBum 204-05-33 Autlr.rhlnum 200 .Vraui'arla 233-34 Asparagus 199-201-05-06-33-34 Asters 228-33 Azaleas 200-04 Bedding Plants 206 EcBoiilas 205-07-33 Boxwood 204 Bulbs 199-200-02-06 Callas 200-01 Campanula 234 Capsicum 206 Carnations 205-06-07 30-31-33-34-39 Ckrysantbemums 204-05-07 Cineraria 201-06 Clematis 204 Coleus 234 Conifers 204 Crocus 199 Crotons 233-34 Cvcas 201 Cyclamen 201-06 Crvptomeria 233 Cuphea 233 Cut Flowers 237 Dahlias 206 Daisies 201-06 Decorative Plants ..234 Delphinium 201 DIelytra 205 Dracaena 204 Evergreens 204-28 Ferns 201-05-07-33-34-35-30 FIcus 233-34 Foxglove 234 Frcesla 200-01-02 Geraniums 204-28-35 Gladioli 202-06 Hyacinths ....199-200-01 Hydrangeas 204 Ipomoea 204 Ivy 204 Lantana 204 Lilacs 204 Lilies 200-01-06-04 Mignonette 200-06 Myosotis 208 Narcissus ..199-201-02-06 Nursery Stock 204 Orchids 234 O-talls 2o2 Palms 201-33-34-36 Pandanus 234 Pansy .200-01-02-06-33-35 Peonies 199-204 Primula 208-07-33 Privet 201-04 Rhododendrons 204 Hoses . . .204-07-28-31-34- Salvla 234 Seeds 200-01-02 Shrubs 204 Smllnx 205-06-28-33 Spiraea 204 Stocks 200 Sweet Peas 200-01 Trees 204 Tulips 189 Vegetables 202-04-08 Vines and Climbers. 204- 35 Violets 205-28 MISCELLANEODS. .\rtlficial Leaves. .. .239 Boilers 240-41-42 Bone Meal 228 Collections 236 Decorative Greenery 239 Designs 23t> Engravings 201-06 FertiUzBrs ..200-28-32-36 Fittings 241 Florists' Letters 236 Florists' Supplies 236-39 Flower Pots, Tubs etc 236 Oalax 239 Glass 236-40-41 Glazing Points 236 G house BIdg ..236-40-41 Gutters 241 Immortelles 236 Insecticide 228-32 Lumber 240-41 Mastica 240 Moss and Peat 205-35-39 Mushroom Spawn 200-01 Newspaper 236 I'aiuts and Paint Sup- plies Pipe. Joints. Valves. 241 Pumps 189 Putty 240 Ribbons 239 Sash 240-41 Sprayers 236 Stakes and Supports 200-28-31 T(»oIs and Implements 241-42 Ventilators 236"40-41 Wants 229 Water Tower 235 BRIDE and BRIDESMAID 3% In., $4.00 per 100. Caah with order. L. E. HARQUISEE, Syracuse, N. Y. Mention the Florists* Bxcbanfe when writing. ROSES Each. 2000 Beauty plants in 4 In. pote $0.16 1000&Iaidain41n. pots 06 lOOOBrldee In 4 In. pots 06 1000 Meteors In 4 In. pots 05 No better plants grown. Free from black gpote and mildew. LOUIS M. NOE .Madison, N. J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing; WIILII\1IIST0PPE'""":.-.'T- Can make you lowest quotations on grafted fleld-grown rime. Levvaasseur Roses, the Baby Rambler. Delivery beginning of December. Field-grown own root Boses, Frau Karl Druschk), Klllarney and other Tea, Tea Hy- brid, Remontant and Rambler Roses. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, $12.00 per 1000; $1.25 per 100. Sprengerl, $8.00 per 1000 ; $1.00 per 100. Young plants of the Wlnter.flowerlng Forget-Me-Not, for edging carnation beds or pot forcing, 50c. per 100; $4.00 per 1000. For September delivery : Hardy Carnations, to flower In all shades of colors about Decoration Day, In 10 to 25 shoots, sold in old coun- tries planted In pots when flowering or for cut ; 60c. per 100 ; $4.00 per 1000. Cycla- men,from a famous collection, five colors, should give exhibition plants next year. Draceena Indlvisa, Pansy Plants, Ten Weeks Stocks, three colors, for Easter flowering; Tritomas, Hollyhocks, Etc. Uentloo The Florists* BzcbanKe when writing. Contents. Abies (Tsuga) Canadensis Compacta (Ulus.) 203 Roller. Scollay Invincible (Illus.) 225 iioolt.s Received 209 Canadian Horticultural Association — Contlnuntlon of Rf-port 222-33 Club and Society Doings 209 Dilger, William (Portrait) 226 Florists' Hail Association 209 Funeral Design, A Handsome (Illus.).. 224 Greenhouse Heating 232 Importing. Evolution of 224-26 Ijaying of Corner-Stone of Breltmeyer Building (Illus.) 222 Nursery Department 203 Omaha Florists' Club, Picnic of (Illus.). 209 Phlox, Improving the (Illus.) 221 Question Box 233-34-36 Retail Trade 224 Review of the Market 237 .^eed Trade Report 202 Society of American Florists — Department of Plant Registration 209 Twenty-first Annual Meeting and Exhibition 210-18 The Prizes (Illus.) 223 TRADE NOTES— New York 230 St. Louis, Red Bank, N. J 238 Cincinnati 240 Turner, William (Portrait) 220-21 Week's Work, The 206-07 Women Florists Successful 226 HARDY CUT FERNS Fancy or D&gger, 50c. per 1000. SPHAGNUM MOSS, BOc. per bbl, LAUREL ROPING. well put together, $4.00 per 100 yards. All orders by mall, dis- patch or telephone promptly attended to. THOMAS COLLINS, Hinsdale, Mass. Uentlon the Florists' Bichange when writing. VIOLET PLAINTS Marie Louise and Lady Campbell, large field-grown clumps. S.5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. Out of 2i8 in. pots, $2.00 per 100; $17.60 per 1000. DRACAENA INDIVISA ready for" and* 7 inch pots, $16.00 per 100; 200 for $26.00. AL YSSU M '^''^^^ doable, 2^ in., $2.00 per 100. PADUITinUC Crocher, Sncceas, L. Pond and bAnllAi lUnO Joost, 14.00 per 100; $3e.00perl0«0. J. C. SCHMIDT CO., BRISTOL, PA. Mention the Flortati' Bicbange when wrltlpg. Blake's Leyer Clip FOR FASTENING STAKES TO THE CROSS WIRE PATENTED SEPT. 23. They never slip and are a great saving of both time and money. EVERY GROWER SHOULD TRY THEM AND BE CONVINCED Price, $1.75 per lOOO Send for free samplefi. B. S. BUKE & SON. ROCHESTER, N.Y. 166 Linden Street BBANCH OFFICE, 26 BOERUM PUCE, BROOKLYN, N.V th» fTorlata' Bxcbange wbe» writing. CARNATIONS Thog. W. LawBon, Qneen LoniBe, Lillian Pond, Genevieve Lord, Prosperity. Quaranteed free from dleease or Insects. $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. FRANK NIQtET, Florist, Patcbogue, N. V. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. FIELD-GRO\A/N CARNATIONS Per 100 Per ICOO Queen S6.00 $60.00 mil 4.50 40.00 Queen Louise 4.50 40,00 Morning Qlory 44.60 40.00 Crane 50 40.00 Harlowarden 5.00 45.00 THE PARKER GREENHOUSES NOR'WALK, OHIO. UentloD the Florlsti* Excbanee wben writing. A. HITTING 17-23 Kennan Street 8ANTA CRUZ, CAL. Mention the Florlnta' Bxchange when writing. MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS ScLuneman's famous Vlolete are woll-known as the moHt Tragrant of all violets. Fine plants for benching at once, guaranteed the beat stock In the market, none better. Only $2.00 per 100; $16.00 per 1000. Oome and take a look at tbem. Only 17 miles from New York Olty. Samples, 10c. Cash. Money returned If not suited GEO. T. SCHUNEMAN, Baldwins, L.I. , N.Y. Mention the Floriatt' Dzchange when wrlttoff. Strong plants, February and March struck tree Irom disease. Your money cheerfully re- funded if not satisfactory. $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. Cash with order. G. LAWRITZEN, Rhinebeck-en-Hudson, N.Y Mention The Florists' Slxchange when writing. VIOLETS 2000 Lady Campbell, iy, in. pots, good healthy stocli, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. WM. SWAYNE, Btx 226, Kennett Square, Pa. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writlijg. VIOLETS CAUPBELLS. These are In first class con- dition for planting, free Irom disease and heavily rooted, $3.60 per 100 ; $30.00 per 1000. W.H.THOMAS CONVENT STATION, MORRIS CO., N. J. Mention The Florists* Exchange when ^writing. VIO 10.000 Farquhar and Imperial all sand rooted, from clean stock. February and March struck from 3 In. pots, ready In September, $3.60 per 100 $30.00 per 1000. Cash with order please. A I TUnUPCnM '757 CampbeU Avenue • Ji inUmrOUn, west Haven, Conn. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Famous Hudson River Grown VIOLETS Marie Louise, 2^ in. potB, strong, healthy stock, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. SCHAEFERS, mc . Newburgh-on-Hudson, N.Y. Mention The Florists' Bxchange when writing. ^irn VIOLETS nO'W READV Strong healthy plants of Lady Campbell and California. No. 1, $3.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. No. 2, good plants, »1.E0 per lOO; »12.00 per 1000. Packed, free of charge, to carry safely. CHAS BLACK, Hightstown, N. J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. CHRYSANTHEMUMS 600 fine bnshy plants. In 3-In pots, flrst-cla38 stock and in the best of order. BonnafTon, Pacific, Mutiidl Fii*-nd, Jones, Nellie Pocbett, Alice Byron, Appleti-n. Dean. Ivory, Mrs. Perrin, Robinson, Folly Rose Dr. Enguehard, October, Hunshine, 5c. Dean. Misfl McArthur, Yanoma, Jones, Ivory, In 2-in. pots, 2^0. CARNATIONS, fine bushy plants, grown on new ground. LawBon, 5c. Maceo, 4c. Fero, &c. Flora Hill (from selected stock), 4c. Joost. 3c. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, large bushy plants, only 30O left. 3-in. pots, 5c. sniILAX, string, 2M in., 2c. ^5,000 HOLLY FERNS and the best and hardiest bind for ferneries. Ready September 16. Cash, please. R G. HANFORD, Norwalk, Conn. Uentlon the Florists' Exchange when writing- 206 The Plorists' Hxohange ALb THE WORLD IS INTBRBSTED IN ■WS ARB SF-BOIALLY INXBRBSTED IN OL.ADIOUUS "AMERICA 99 YOU OUGHT TO BE. JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, Write us for full pai^iculars Floral Parky N. Y. MeptloD Tbe FlorlatB* B?ichaDge wbep writing. DCDCUIIIAI C (^alllardia ^andlflora: Papaver rCnCnillllLa orlentale, AqulleglaB, 8 kinds: Sweet William, double, 4 binds; Delphinium, 6 kinds, etc. Strong plants, 2!H£in. potB, $2.00perl00 Oasli please. Shellroad Greenhouses, Grange P. 0 , Ballo, Md. Mention The glorlBts' Exchange when wrltinft. HORSE SHOE BRAND WARD'S HIGH GRADE Bulbs & Plants RALPH M.WARD&CO. 12 W. Broadway, NEW YORK Mpntlnn The Florists' Exchange when writing. BOBBINK& Atkins Nurserymen and Florists VISITORS INVITED. ^'VSfSsT""' RUTHERFORD, N.J. Uentlon th« FlorlatB' Bichanire when wHtlDg. Lilij of tbe Valley • Finest Pips: Berlin variety tor early forcing. Hamburg variety lor late forcing and retarding. We make a specialty of the above. Give us a trial. Order early. Write for particulars to ETZOLD & CO., Hamburg, Germany Mpntlnn The Flnrlata' Exchange when writing. BULBS for FORGINB Llllum Harrisli, Lilium rongiflornm, White Koman Hyacinths, Paper White Narcissus. Orders booked now for early delivery. WEEdER & UUNf and Merchants 114 Chambers Street, NEW^ TOBK Uentlon The FloristB* Exchange when writing. DAIILIAd One Hundred and Thirty Acres. Roots and Bloom in any quantity. L. H. PEACOCH, Inc., Atco, N.J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. GIANT CYCLAMEN »EED New Btock just arrived from Europe. Finest qual- ity mixed. 55c. per 100; $*.60 per 1000 prepaid. PRIMULA, Quality Guaranteed. Forbesi, nice, 2 in.. 2 cts. Obconica Grandiflora. Finest fringed Alba and Rosea. 2 in., 2 I'ts. New lot ready soon. Cash. "OhI What handsome Pansles and such large oneB." Does your ouBtomers say that? This firm knows what they are doing. Their order for 20,000 came to us becatise we gave them the quality last year, and we will BtlU do better this one. Quality counts and you had better write us about the Pan- sles. Also on Quality Double Hollyhocks. BYER FLORAL CO., Shippensburg, Pa. Mention tbe FlorlBts* Exchange when writing. CINERARIAS Laree Flowering Dwarf, $2.00 per 100. XXX SEEDS PRIMROSE '""c5Ri°E^P Finest grown, mixed, 500 seeds, M.OO ; >^ pkt., 60c. PRIMROSE PLANTS, 2 In. $2.00 per 100. Aiauv nii*v Finest diants, mixed, looo alANT DAlai seeds. 26c. QM |k|QW GIANT. The finest large- f f\l«9 ■ flowering varieties, critically selected, 6000 seeds, $1.00; half pkt., 60c. ja^600 seeds of "Giant Itline. Perrett" added to every $1.00 pkt. of Giant Pansy Seed. CASH. Extra count of seeds In all packets. JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa. The Home of Primroses Uentlon The Florists* Exchange when writing. BURPEE'S SEEDS PHII^ADBLPHIA Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. Mention The norlHta* BTcbange when writing. Catalog Engravings and ILLUSTRATIONS th.t print EASILY. Th.fi th« kind we m.ke — have been ilnce '73. JAS. M. BnYAnT, Engraving V'»>''prliitlng 706 Chestnut Street, PHIUDELPHM, PA. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. J. E. FELTHOUSEN Bedding Plant Specialist [ SCHENECTADY, N. Y. Mention the FIorlBts' Exchange when writing. SMILAX In any quantity. Fine little plants from two-inch pots, at $12.50 per 1000; $1.50 per 100. SPRENCERI From tTVO inch rose pots, good plants, at $2 00 per 100; $15.00 per 1 000. Some a little smaller, at $ 1 . 60 per 100; $12 50 per 1000. ALBERTM.HERR. Lancaster. Pa. Uontinn The Flnrlotn' Exchange when writing. CYCLAMEN Splendens Olganteum Hybrids Finest strain in the world, in five true colors, including the fringed varieties, strong, well-grown stock from 23-3 in. pots, $5.00 per 100 ; $45.00 per 1000; from 3 in. pots, $7-00 per 100; from sa in. pots, $12.00 per 100; from i in. pots, $15.00 per 100. FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS 4000 Lawson, KtOO Prosperity, flrst-class grown stock, $6.00 per 100; $46.00 per 1000. Satisfaction Guaranteed PAUL MADER, East Stroodsbarg. Pa. Mention The FlorlBtB* Exchange when writing. nue, Y. PANSY PLANTS Peter Brown's Prize Strain of Mammoth Blooming: Pansies. Fine stocky plants, grown in open field. Plants ready about September 10. $4.00 perlOOi'. CHARLES S. DUTTON, J^li. Holland, Mich. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Altcrnantheras p. MAJOR and A. NANA 2in Pots. $1.50 per ICO; $15. OO per lOOO Ageratnin, Garney.21n, pots $1.50 per ino. ijslvia, Bonare, 2H in pots $2.00 per 100. Cash with order. ERNEST HARRIS, Delanson, N. Y. Mention The FlorlstB' Exchange when writing. Pansy Seedlings The very choicest strains, mixed. $3.50 per lOOO. Separate Colors, lavender, yellow and white. $4.00 per lOOO. CASH WITH THE ORDER. J. CONDON, Florist, IHSITAh'T Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Cyclamen Plants Gigantenm Strain, seed taken of only selec- ted flowers and well built stock; none hetter; 3 In., $7.00 per 100; $65.00 per 1900. Seed of above strain, new crop, $6.00 per 1000. San Francislo, Cal., July 12. 1905. "The Cyclamen SeedllDgs arrived to-day in good shape. We are well pleased and are glad to know that by packing properly plants will stand the trip." PARK FLORAL CO. C. WiNTERICH, Defiance, Ohio Mention the F1or1«t«' Bxchany when writing. SMILAX Fine thrifty stock. 2 Inch, $1.25 per 100. Cineraria Hybrids Grandiflora, Mlcbell's Giant Prize. 3 in.. $2.00 per lUO. Ready Sept. 1. Shasta Daisy, fine, 3 In., $4.00 per 100. Paris Daisy, white. 2 in.. $2.00 per 100. Primula Obconica Grandiflora. 4 vars. 100 9 in $2 00 Asparagus Sprengeri. 3 in 3 OO " Plumosns Nanus. 3 in., strong, 1 00 Rex Begonias. Fine, Sin 6 00 Cash with order, please. GEO. i. HUGHES, Berlin, N. J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. GERANIUMS single and Double, standard varieties, named, $2.60 per 100. Per 100 Ivy Geraniums, 2 in $2 50 Boston Ferns, 8 in. pans. $10.00 per doz . . Asparagus Sprengeri, 2 in 2.50 Asparagus Plamosns, 2 in., $2.50; 3 In., 4.00 Kngllsh Ivy, 2 In 2.00 Bride and Bridesmaid Roses 3.50 American Beauty, 2 in 4.00 Dracaena Indivisa, 2 in.. $2.60 ; 3 In. 4.00 White Moonvlnes, 2 in. 2.50 Fuchsias, named varieties, 2 In 2.50 THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, Ohio Wpntton The FlorlctB' Exchange when writlnc PRIMROSES Chinese and Obconica, ready August 20 per 100. $2.00 Forbesli Baby " 2.00 Florlbnnda, yellow " 2.00 ASPARAGUS PIumosuB Nanus. 2 in. pots per 100, $2.00 Sprengeri, 2 In. pots " 2.00 SHASTA DAISY, 2 in. pots " 2.50 PANSY SEED, large flowering Oz. 400 JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio Mention The Florists* Exchange when wrlHng. C. R. HILLS, Grand Rapids, Mich. Per 100 Primroses, all varieties, 2^ In. . . $2.00 Cinerarias, 2)4 In. . 2.00 Christinas Peppers, 2^ in. . . . 2.00 " " 3 In 3.50 Per 100 Asparagus Piumosus Nanus, 3 in $5.00 Forget-ne-Nots, field clumps . . 4.00 Smiiax, 2% In 1.50 If it Comes fronr> HILLS, it's All Right Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. Timme's Timely Teachings. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine. The young .stock of Beg-onla Gloire de Lorraine has made, until now, but a rath- er slow growth, but this should furnish no reason for believing that the plants will never attain that size and perfec- tion the grower meant to work them up to. From now on until Fall this begonia will make up for lost time, will reveal a degree of vigor and rapid- ity of growth surprising and hardly looked for in the erstwhile fragile strip- lings. And this should keep the grower on the qui vive. and fill him with anxiety to do his share in the making for a satisfactory finish. As heretofore, careful attention to watering, ventilation and shading is nec- essary, but sprinkling or syringing over- head and through the foliage, from now on, should be less heavy and frequent, a gentle spraying, now and then, in the early morning hours, preceding a hot daj', being entirely sufficient. A repot- ting of the fast advancing plants will be a part of the treatment, admitting of no inexcusable delay. Better speci- men begonias are raised by timely, short shifts — by gradually working up to the final size — than by long shifts, by skip- ping several sizes at every transplant- ing. For the last shift a quantity of old. friable manure, easily broken up and pulverized, to form about one-fourth of the entire bulk, should be added to the usual mixture of leaf mold, loam and sand. Good and ample drainage in the pots is a great help in this culture. As with all other kinds of begonias, very firm potting is not advisable, nor is a thorough soaking of the new soil, right after transplanting, to be recom- mended. A safer plan for encourage- ment to progressive root formation is the maintenance of an atmosphere mod- erately charged with moisture, under a glass roof heavily shaded for a few days, after which a shading less dense is substituted, ordinarily used to shield the plants from direct sunshine. A pinching back of the growing shoots, otherwise than the nipping oft of the pre- mature flowers, should not be practiced. No special effort need be made to in- duce begonias of this class to freely branch out and grow into bushy plants: but to obtain proportionate height, tall and stately specimens, is less easy. Leaf cuttings, rooted early, are more apt to grow into plants of fine proportions than the shoots taken from old plants and rooted later. Moderation in the firming of the soil, when repotting, a place not too near the glass, diversion or entire exclusion of direct sunlight, and an even, uninterrupted course of rapid de- velopment from start to finish, if this can be made possible, are all factors in the building up of fine, shapely plants. Few plants, grown for profit, so fully deserve and richly repay all extra care entailed in their culture, or so complete- ly fill the bill as holiday subjects, as Begonia Gloire de Lorraine. Mignonette. The seeds of mignonette for next Win- ter's cutting sliould be sown. A solid bed of very rich soil, somewhat heavy, in a house light and airy, but rather low roofed, is the proper place to make use of, when mignonette of a superb quality is to be raised. Good enough mignonette for common use, nice short sprays, very sweet, and most suitable for many purposes, where the high- priced, large spikes fail to come in just right, may be successfully cultivated on any sunny bench in rose or carnation house. I have for years grown mignonette of both grades, and am still undecided as to which of the two brings highest re- turns, much of the short kind being used up in made-up work at home, thus shutting out all close figuring. But I am Inclined to think that the difference in clear gain per square foot between the two modes of culture is not strik- ingly great. Both grades sell equally well, but while the fancy article fetches the higher price, more of the inferior grade can be cut from the same space, the crop being of the cut-and-come- again older, lasting a long time and CELEm PLnms In Ang Quantity White and Pink Plume, Giant Pascal, Golden Heart, Boston Market and other varieties, $1.00 per 1000 ; $8.60 per 10,000. Special price on lots of 100,000 and over. R. VINCENT, JR. & SON -WHITE MAKSH, BID. Uentlon Tbe Florists' BxchBDEe wben wrltlDg. A.agii8t 10, 1906 The Florists' Exchange 207 Roses, Chrysanthemums, Carnations and Ferns GRAFTED ROSES From 3-ln. pots Bride, Bridesmaid, Ivoty, La Detroit and Testout. $15.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1000. Meteor, 4-in. potB, eitra 4ne stock. $20.00 per 100. ROSES— On Own Roots 3-in. pots Bride, BridOBmald, Ivory $6.00 per lOO; $60.00 per 1000. All First-class Stock CHRYSANTHEMUMS From 2^4-in. pots Glory of Pacific, Entcuebard, Georgiana Pitcher, BonoafTon, Maud Dean, H. W. Rleman, Marie LIfJier, Ethelyn, Col D. Appleton, NlveuB, Balfoar, Monrovia. Adela, Duckham, KateBroomhead. $3.00 per 100; $36.00 per lOOO. FIELD CARNATIONS Queen Louise, Lawson, Fair Maid, Mrs. M. A. Patten, Queen, Ethel Ward. Dorothy, Nelson Fisher, Boston Market, $6.00 per 100; $5'). 00 per lOCO. SMALL ASSORTED FERNS F%"r'n%'.'s1.l,°/ iDZMln.pota $3.Mper 100 Out of 2)i in. pots $3.00per 100 lD2Mln.pots JO.OOperlOOO Oat of 2M in. pots .... 26.00 per lOOO In 3 Id. pots, $6.00 per 100 C0C08 WEDDELIANA 3 m. pots, $i6.oo per loo ASPARAGUS PLUMOSU8 NANUS 2 in. pots, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per lOOO; 2K In. pots, $1.50 per 100, $«l.00 per lOOU: 31n. pots, $7.00 per 100, nes.CO per I000;4 In. pots. $lu.00 to f 1^.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS 8PRENCERI MOrAnAVaWO 2 in. pots, $3.00 per 100, $25. di per imii); ; per 1000: 3 In. pots. $7.00 per ino, Mr ' U, $:;6.(ii per Itltiii; 'J'-i In. 0 per ino, $(16.00 per luoO 'i in. pots, $4.50 per 100, $«0.00 ADIANTUM CUNEATUM i In. potB, extra selected, 15 cents each 6 In. pots. 26 centfl each A. N. PIERvSON, Cromwell. Conn. Mt'iill«4'-ln. pots, Ivory, Eaton, Murdock. Appleton, Maud Dean, Marie Liger, Wm Duck- ham, A. J. Balfour, and others, $2.00 per 100; 500 for $8.00. Rooted cuttings of above, half price. All Id prime condition for planting at once. C00LID6E BROTHERS, So. Sudbury, Mass. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. PRIMROSES Choice in 3 inch, strone. flret-class, $3.00 perlOO; 2iDch, $2.00 per 100 Primula Obconlca. Assorted, $2.00 per 100. Carnation Plauts, from field, fi.OO per ILO. W. B. WOODRUFF, Florist, Weslfield, N. J. ftlPtitlon Thp Flnrlstf' Exchange when writing Last Opportunity. 50,000 Dr. Enguehard, Amorita, Golden Wedding, Ivory, Aopleton, Jerome Jones, Pacific, Polly Rose, Willow Brooh, Robinson, Mand Dean, BonnafFon, white and yellow. 2H in. pots, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. ROSES Kaiserln, Hermosa, Clothilde Soupert, Cochet (pink and white). Ivory, 3 in. pots, $l:.50 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. J.D.BRENNEMAN Box 24 HARRISBURG, PA. UentloQ the riorlitft* Bxcbaoge when writing. New Begonia TuimoU Hall From 2 in. pots $15.00 per 100; $140.00 per 1000. Not Too Late to Plant Our Stock LEHNIG & WINNEFELD young, thrifty plants, IJ given liberal cul- ij~_i, __„«_|, Mau. Ia>oau ture, will give those medium sized bulbs so HaCKenSaCK, H©VV JGrSey much In demand. ' We have In quantity, POLLY ROSE, PACIFIC, IVORY, PINK ITORY, OPAH, MRS. S.T. MURDOCK, MAUD DEAN, Etc. $2.50 per 100; $25.00 per 1000 NATHAN SMITH & SON ADRIAN, MICH. Uentloo the Florlsti' Bxchangt when writing. BEGONIA QLOIRE DE LORRAINE Per 100 2-in. pots, strong, bushy plants, ready for 4-in. pots $16.00 3-in. pots, ready tor 5-in. pots . . 25.00 4-in. " " " 6 " . . 40.00 TURNFORD HALL (New) 2-in. pots $25.00 Now ready for delivery. Cash with order from unknown cor- respondents. Are Ready Now in ^i4 in. Pots COMPACTA, a fine potter, (6.00 per 100. J A PFTER^flN CARMINE, PINK, PURPLE, VIOLET, ' ••• ■ "■"■■WWII MIXED COLORS, $3.50 per 100. McHenry Ave., Westwood, Cincinnati, OIlio 0. V. ZANGEN, Seedsman, HOBOKEN, N. J. Mptitlnn fh** FTnrlwts' Ercbapge whop wrltlDg I Mentlop the Florista' Excbange when writing. Chrysanthemum Stock PBIMTJI^ OBCONICA GRiNDlFLOEA COMPACTA Tlie New Hybridized Giant-flowered 8 1-4 INCH POTS Finli. Per 100 Wm. Duckham... ^,00 A. J. Balfour 3.00 Dr. Enguehard.... 4.00 Glory ot Paclflc... 2.00 Maud Dean 2.50 Mile. M. LIger.... 3.00 Mrs. Ooombes 2.60 Nemesis 2,00 Pink Ivory 2.00 Yellow. Per 100 Col. D. Appleton.. $2.50 Oremo 3.00 Henry Sinclair.... l.GO Major Bonnaffon.. 2.00 October Sunshine. 2.00 White. PerlOO Ivory $2.00 Lady Fltzwygram. 2.00 Alice Byron, 3.00 Nellie Pockett.... 2.60 Mrs. H. Robinson. 2.60 WTilte. Per 10 Mutnal Friend.... $2.00 Polly Rose 2.00 Crimson. Black Hawk 2.00 Dazzier 3.00 John BbrlmptoD.. 2.60 FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS Lawson . Bradt . . . Naylor . , Per 100 ....$6.00 .... 6.00 .... 6.00 25,000 LAWSON Per 100 Louise $5.00 Prosperity 4.00 Walcott 4.00 Per 100 Joost $3.00 Scott 3.00 Maceo 4.'oo EDW. J. TAYLOR, SOUTHPORT, CT. 208 The Plorists' Exchange A IWcklyT Medlnm of Interchange fort Florists, Nurserymen Seedsmen and the Trade in general Exclusively a Trade Paper. Entered at New York Post OSee as Second Class Matter Published EVERY SATURDAY by A. T. DE lA MARE PTG. AND PUB. CO. LTD. 2, 4, 6 and 8 Duane Street, p. o. Box 1697. NFIAI YORK Telephone 376S John. 1^ C. WW H-»nr\. CHICAGO OFFICE: 2361 No. 40th Ave. ILLUSTRATIONS. Electrotypes of the Illustrations used In this paper can usually be supplied by the publishers. Prices on application. YEARLY SUBSCRIPTIONS. United States, Canada and Mexico, $1.00. Foreign countries In postal union, $2.50. Payable In advance. Remit by Express Money Order, draft on New York, Post Offlce Money Order or Registered Letter. The date on the address label Indicates when subscrip- tion expires. REGISTERED CABLE ADDRESS: Flopex, New York. ADVERTISING RATES. One-half Inch, 76c.; « tach, $1.00; 1 Inch, $1.26. Spe- cial positions extra. Send (or Rate Card, showing dis- count of lOc, 16c., 26c., or 36c. per Inch on continuous advertising. For rates on Wants, etc, see column for Classified Advertisements. S. A. F. O. H. 21st Annual Convention. At its annual convention this weeli the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists became of age, having reached its twenty-ftrst year. The sessions have been held under the most pleasant weather conditions, consequently have been well at- tended. Mr. J. C. Vaughan, as president, has proven his ability, and expedited business, much of which was new and all tending to the society's future wel- fare. The worlc accomplished and the work mapped out we lay before our readers in this issue, and will dwell upon in detail in the future. Fresh from the scene of this week's experiences, we cannot but won- der wliy every florist is not identified through mem- bership with this vigorous and progressive organiza- tion. It claims your presence, your support and your allegiance, and it should have all this because it is worthy. The exhibition, as usual, has proved a lead- ing trade attraction. A full description will be found in another column. Many new and valuable devices are described. The entertainment feature was most lavish and nobly carried out, and the society, for the second time in its history, comes away from Wash- ington rich, wise and content. Vlce-Presldent-Elect H. M. Altick. Vice-President-Elect H. M. Altick was born in Dayton, Ohio, in 1S64. He received his education in public schools, going early in life to work. He was employed in a bank, when his health gave way. Then it was he turned his attention to flower growing, or- ganizing the Highland Floral Company, of Dayton, about twelve years ago, with which he is still asso- ciated. Mr. Altick has been a member of the S. A. F. for several years. He was appointed by President Breitmeyer on the Executive Committee, this be- ing his second year of service on that board. He is also a member o£ the American Carnation Society, and his work in connection with McKinley Day and the McKinley memorial fund is well known to our readers. Mr. Altick is the introducer of the early chrysanthemum Estelle. He is averse to race suicide, and is the happy father of five boys and one girl. Philadelphia. Fresldent-Blect William F. Kasting The Baltimore Excursion. On Friday the delegates will take a train about 1 p. m. for Baltimore. Under the auspices of the Gard- eners' and Florists' Club, of that city, a drive will be had covering the most prominent parts, including the rebuilt burned section. At 5 p. m. the guests will embark aboard the steamer Annapolis for a trip down Chesapeake Bay as far as Annapolis. There will be a collation and music Samuel S. Pennock has bought the building 1610 Ludlow street, which ad- joins his present building. Altera- tions will take place at once. The ground floor will be added to his pres- ent store, the upper floors fitted up tor offices, etc. This will give him In- creased facilities for the coming sea- son, and, with assurances of an In- creased number of consignees, will very largely increase his business. Convention News. Everything this week has been con- vention. The writer was designated to meet the Western delegation, who were timed to pass through here at 7 a. m. Tuesday. Official information from the railroad people said the delegation would reach here at 6.30 a. m. Accord- ingly the concoctions previously pre- pared were put on ice, when informa- tion came to hand that the train was four hours late. When they did come in, however, we tried to make up for lost time and sent them off feeling happy. President Vaughan, who was on this train, said the time was lost on the Wabash railroad between Detroit and St. Thomas. The Philadelphia delegation left at 8.32. There were about 70 in the party, among whom were the following: John Burton, Theo. Edwards and wife, Will- iam Robertson, Charles E. Meehan, A. H. Lanser, William K. Harris, John Westcott and wife, George M. Moss, F. J. Michell, George Anderson, Thom- as B. Meehan, John P. Sibson and wife, Walter N. Yates, George Samt- man and wife, R. A. Stewart and wife, W. S. Harry and wife, Julius Wolff and wife, Leo Niessen, Harry Bayersdorfer and wife, George C. Watson, Charles D. Ball, David Wallace. Edwin Lons- dale, Charles F. Krueger and wife, Eu- gene Bernheimer, Frank M. Jackson, Antoine Wintzer, William C. Smith and wife, Joseph Heacock, Fred Ehret, Edw. A. Stroud, Arthur Mallon, Jr., Joseph McGregor, Frank Adelberger. In addition to these there were many florists from near-by points in Penn- sylvania and New Jersey who went with the party. All day Monday the Philadelphia club kept open house and entertained many visitors from Hartford, Conn.; Indianapolis, Detroit and other points, and sent all away with a glad heart. DAVID RUST. BUFFALO, N. Y.— On Saturday, August 12, Judge Hazel rendered his decision in favor of the Brown Bag Filling Machine Company, fully sustaining that com- pany's patents. President-Elect Wm. F. Kasting. William F. Kasting, of Buffalo, N. Y., the president- elect of the S. A. P. O. H., was born in Germany, com- ing to this country with his parents when he was (our years of age. He first started in the florist busi- ness in 1886, in the greenhouses at the Niagara Hotel, and has followed that vocation ever since at various points, including Cleveland, St. Louis, Steubenville, O., and Brie, Pa. About 12 years ago Mr. Kasting en- tered the employ of Daniel B. Long, of Buffalo, then doing a wholesale commission business, and three years later bought out that gentleman. Since he be- gan business on his own lu-iount Mr. Kasting's trade has increased wonderfully. H. M. Altick, Vice-President-Elect S. A. F. O. H. In, addition to operating as a wholesale florist, Mr. Kasting is also the introducer of several new plants, among them the canna Mrs. William F. Kasting and Adiantum Croweanum, the latter of which originated with Peter Crowe, of Utica, N. Y. The president-elect has been an active member of the S. A. F. for several years. He was elected vice- president of the society in 1900, in which capacity he served when the convention was held in Buffalo in the Pan-American year. He is an ardent bowler, and last year donated the beautiful Kasting Challenge Cup, one of the handsomest prizes ever offered for competition at an S. A. F. convention. Mr. Kasting is also an active member of the American Carnation Society and a regular attendant at its meetings and exhibi- tions. In his home town 'the subject of our sketch is highly esteemed. He has been president of the local Florists' Club. In 1900 the Mayor of Buffalo elected him a park commissioner for a term of six years. He has on several occasions run for one or more political offices on the Democratic ticket, but so far without success. Some idea of the respect in which Mr. Kasting is held in Buffalo may be gleaned from the following remarks concerning him which recently appeared in a local newspaper: "He is a business man of marked ability and ster- ling integrity, who, by personal attention to business has brought the immense enterprise of which he is the head up to the high plane that it now occupies. A man of surpassing good judgment and well-founded business abilitv, he is not only a shrewd financier and a natural commercial leader, but more than that, he is a man of charming personality and great affability. He has many friends among the people of Buffalo, and he has been honored with several marks of politi- cal preferment. In politics he is a Democrat, and he has done yeoman service both for the people of Buf- falo and for his party. As 'the business men's candi- date,' he always has polled a surprisingly large vote. There are many honors yet in store for Mr. Kasting. and his friends hope to see him elected Mayor of Buffalo." If hard work will advance S. A. F. interests, then these will not stagnate during Mr. Kasting's term of office. WINDOW GLASS. — Present Indications point to an amicable settlement of the wage scale between the wage committees of the manufacturers and workers, carrying with it unlimited production, a start on September 1 and a twelve-months' fire. It is reported that jobbers anticipate making another advance in prices, averaging 10 per cent., to take effect August 14. Demand in the West, Northwest and South continues active and has been and Is much in excess of that in the East. The question has been raised whether the amount of glass re- ported to be in stock a month ago was not below the actual figures. Quotations are as follows: First two brackets, 90 per cent, discount; larger sizes, 88 per cent, discount. — The Metal Worker. AURUBt I'J, 1905 The Plorist-s' Exchange 209 Florists' Hall Association. The following is a list of the losses paid by lln^ Florists' Hail Association during the year 1904-5; 1904. Aug. 3. Cha.s RItter. St. Louis. Mo $9.08 Aug. 3, W. H. Culp & Co., Wichita, Kan 26.40 Aug. 8. Flank Sachs & Son, Topelsa, Kan 3. CO Aug. 8, J. R. Oughton, St. Louis, Mo 15.30 Aug. 8. J. E. Rodman, Topelta, Kan 24.46 Aug. 16. Hiram Hulse, Topelta. Kan 27.79 Aug. 15, Mt. Greenwood Cemetery Assn.. Mt. Greenwood, 111 26.74 Sept. 7. Jas. Hayes, Topeka, Kan 11.62 Sept. 7, Frank Messonberg, St. Cloud. Minn 6. i6 Sept. 7. Klndler Floral Co., St. Cloud, Minn 8.76 Sept. 7, Jos. Krug, Alton, 111 70.92 Sept. 7, Oak Grove Cemetery .\ssn.. La Crosse. Wis 16.70 Sept. 7, Irving Kimball, Chaniplin. Minn 20.84 Sept. 7. C. W. Nightingale, Hutchinson. .Minn.. 13.74 Sept. 7, Elbert Corbin, Grand Island. Neb 23.61 Sept; 7. Anderson Floral Co., St. Cloud, Minn.. 11.06 Sept. 10. Brewster & Williams, Grand Island, Neb 384.75 Sept. 10. Z. k. Jewett, Sparta. Wis 9.75 Sept. 10. Pratt Ford Greenhouse Co., Anoka, Minn 76.60 Sept. 12. E. C. Newbury. Mitchell. S. D 198.24 Sept. 12, Margaret Sweeney. Harrisburg. Pa 729.32 Sept. 13. H. Gronbeck, Mechanicsburg. Pa 2.40 Sept. 15. Mrs. Minnie Moore. Oregon. Mo 11.33 Sept. 20. Jacob Russler, Chicago. Ill 45.76 Sept. 27. ■W. B. Girvin, Leola. Pa 10.69 Oct. 3, F. Siesler, E. Dps Moines. Iowa 142.24 Oct. 5, P. L. Larson, Ft. Dodge. Iowa 136.41 Nov. 5, Percy L. Walter. Wakefield. Kansas... 23.60 Nov. 12, I. W. Lozier, Des Moines, Iowa 394.70 1905. April 6, H. R. Brown, Seneca, Kan 3.78 April 5. August Mirrlng. E. St. Louis, 111 30.80 April 7, S. Stough. Wichita. Kan 31.69 April 8, C. P. Mueller, Wichita. Kan 178.13 April 10. T. C. Hemphill. Wichita, Kan 63.08 AprillO. C. A. Rose, Wichita. Kan 21.20 April 12. D. S. Hersey. Wichita, Kan 9-06 April 17, J. W. Goree. Whitewright, Texas 6.36 April IS. W. Shick, Wichita, Kan 67.42 April 20. C. L. Shanks. Newton. Kan ^°%i April 20, Henrv Moore. Manhattan, Kan 21.88 April 25, W. H. Culp & Co., Wichita. Kan 202.90 April 25. Mrs. M. J. Heite. Merriam. Kan ^S^^l May 3, A. F. Thornhill. Rosedale. Kan 11.30 May 3. F. Kuechenmeister. TVIchita, Kan 211.84 Mav 3. W. Shick. Wichita. Kan 69 07 May 4. H. Roth, Lafayette. Ind 144.66 May 4. J. N. Draper. Springfield. Mo 351.04 May S. F Dorner & Sons Co.. Lafayette, Ind.. 366.10 Mav 8. Miss Janie Osborn. Paris. Texas 3.40 May 16, S. N. Mechlin. Fergus Falls. Minn 93.03 May 16. F. W. Ude. Jr., Kirkwood. Mo 51.60 May 17. A. T. Lorsch & Co.. De Haven, Pa 6.67 Mav 17. M. A. Barrick. Seymore. Ind 46.80 May 19. Will Austin. Geneseo. Ill 73.30 May 19, Mrs. Chas. Schmidt. Winfleld. Kan 24.70 May 20. Ernest Henfschel. Webster Grove, Mo.. 22.60 May 20. Joseph Torsini. Sioux Falls, S. Dak 22.30 Mav 20, Paul B Floth. Omaha, Neb 64.20 May 20. Percy R. Walter. 'Wakefleld. Kan C.20 Mav 20. W. L. Rock Flower Co., Kansas City. "Mo 144.20 May 20. Samuel R. Faulkner. Omaha. Neb 53.65 May 20, L. F. Hamilton. Kewanee. Ill 454.68 May 22. Hess & Swohoda. Omaha, Neb 71.67 May 24, Frank A. Wagner. Tiffin. Ohio 398.16 May 24. -Alfred Donaghue. Omaha. Neb 91.14 May 27. N. C. Hansen. St. Paul. Minn 77.28 May 27, C. H. Green. Fremont. Neb 29.09 May 27, Geo. Sorenson. Florence. Neb 6.60 May 27. R. A. McPheron. Litclifield. Ill 16.80 May 27, Chas. Ederer. Omaha. Neb 44.33 Mav 27. C L. Shanks. Newton. Kan 30.03 May 27, Hinz & Co., Leavenworth. Kan 348.96 May 27. Frank Sahan. Red Oak. Iowa 167.50 May 27, Lizzie O. Krebs. Cedar Rapids. Iowa... 25.41 Mav 29, Karl Boll. Fort Madison. Iowa 11.80 May 29, Chas. Raynor. Anchorage. Ky 23.31 May 29. Kring Bros.. Fairbury. DI 6.55 May 29. Warrendale Floral Co.. St. Paul, Minn. 43.24 June 1. John Stamm. Hutchinson. Kan.' 986.16 June 1. J. F. Ammann. Kdwardsville. Ill 79.11 June 2. W. Krum & Son. St. Joseph. Mo 316.20 June 5. Bertermann Bros.. Indianapolis. Ind... 42.75 June 5, C. Humfeld. Clay Center. Kan 1.624.10 June 5, S. D. Brandt. Clay Center. Kan 1,156.60 June 6. J. M. Augue. Ft Madison, Iowa 2.73 June 6. E. H. Gilbert. Winfleld. Kan 45.68 June 5, W. H. Niver. Hutchinson. Kan 19.06 June 7. T. L. Saunders. Cleburne. Texas 23.80 June 8. C. M. Weaver. Paw Paw. Ill IS 76 June 12. H. A. Dunker Carrolton, Mo. (glass at Raton. N. M.) 329.34 June 12. Brewster &: Williams. Grand Island. Neb. 33.00 June 12. Kring Bros.. Fairhurv. HI 193.34 June 12. C. S. Meek. Mt. Vernon, Iowa 3.00 June 12, Bernard Holdt. Harris, Colo 1,747.10 June 12. Waclan Bezdek. Cedar Rapids. Iowa... 11.70 June 13, Sarah B. Staton. Columbus. Kan 17.00 June 13. E. H. Zimmer. Woodbine. Iowa 8.23 June 15. J. C. Steinhauser. Pittsburg. Kan 71.86 June 15. Grant Newport. Cedar Rapids, Iowa.... 35.08 June 15. J. S. Bovd. Cleburne. Tex 148.64 June 20. L. A. Glatigny. Sleepy Eye. Minn 19.60 June 20. P. Finn. Carthage, Mo 479.60 June 20. Felix Goddard. Rosedale. Kan 7.60 June 20, Francis E. Blake. Columbus. Kan 82.00 June 22. Henry J. Crane. Toledo. Ohio 164.69 June 22. Lewis ITlrich. Tiffin. Ohio 252.66 June 22, Forest Lawn Cemetery. Omaha. Neb... 2.80 June 23. Polslev Floral Co.. Wahoo. Neb 102.9(1 June 23. E. A. Kuhnke. Toledo. Ohio 43.90 June 23. Joseph Labo. Joliet. HI 1.477.28 June 23. A. W. Crane. E. Toledo. Ohio 118.38 June 23. Krueger Bros.. E. Toledo, Ohio 12.87 June 23. J. r. Fleischer. .=!t. Paul. Minn 73.04 June 26. R. M. Nugent. Columbus. Kan 53.50 June 26. Lizzie O. Krebs, Cedar Rapids. Iowa... 66.64 June 26, Joseph Vick. Cedar Rapids. Iowa 30.40 June 26. Irving Kimball. Champlin. Minn 26.62 June 26. Christ Winterich. Defiance. Ohio 46.61 ■ June 27. Palmer's Greenhouses, Cherokee, Iowa, 49.30 June 27, The Connon Floral Co., Lafayette, Colo. 441.00 June 27, Paul Palsen, Omaha, Neb 24.90 June 30. J. O. Zimmerman, Pueblo, Colo 262.36 June 30, J. J. Thomas, Pueblo. Colo 115,80 July 1. Mrs. L. A. Dunsmore, Denver, Colo.... 2.15 July 1. Julius C. Steinhauser, Pittsburg, Kan.. 48.04 July 3. Lee E. Dalton, Pueblo, Colo 94.10 July 3, E. E. Weed, Pueblo. Colo 53.30 July 3, O. G. McCormick. Logansport. Ind 2.94 July 3, Mrs. Augusta Baker, Pueblo, Colo 400.90 July 7, Wm. Laisle. Keokuk. Iowa 68.30 July 7, E. G. Donley. Pueblo, Colo 183.00 July 7, H. A. Dunker, Carrollton. Mo. (glass at Raton, N. M.) 169.98 July 8, Martin Doose, Edgewater, Colo 17.05 Julv 10. A. Gardner, Greeley, Colo 9.30 July 12, Geo. A. Kuhl. Pekin, 111 36.75 July 13, Park Commissioners of Davenport, la.. 8.19 July 13, Sherman Nursery Co.. Charles City, la. 60.06 July 15, C. J. Davis, Denver, Colo 19.06 July 16, John T. Temple. Davenport. la 97.68 July 20, H. O. Hannah. Sherman. Tex 189.70 July 28. F. A. Imoberstag. Toledo. Ohio 25.72 July 28. James Aldous, Iowa City. la 3.35 July 28, Bills Floral Co.. Davenport, la 371.14 July 28, Haskell Ave. Floral Co.. Dallas, Tex... 42.37 July 28. G. Fleischer. Pueblo. Colo 62.88 July 31. Fred Mosthaf. Saginaw. W. S.. Mich... 122.00 July 31. J. W. & E. E. Arnold. Omaha. Nel) 16.68 $19,817.94 BOOKS RECEIVED. THE AMATEUR GARDENER'S ROSE BOOK. By the late Dr. Julius Hoffman; translated from the German by John Weathers, F. R. H. S., N. R. S., Eng. Publishers: Longmans, Green & Co., New York. As its title indicates, this work is intended more for garden lovers who devote special attention to the cul- tivation of the rose, than for the professional garden- ers and florists. It is written from the standpoint of the German cultivator, and the translator has pro- vided many useful commentaries on the original text. CLUB AND SOCIETY DOINGS NASSAU CO. (N, T.) HORTICULTURAL SOCIE- TY,— The regular monthly meeting of this society was held August 2 at the Glen Cove Greenhouses. The attendance was again large. President Harri- son occupied the chair. The chief business was the further organization of a flower show, to be held In Glen Cove. The dates fixed tor such were November 1 and 2. It is to be hoped that this, the society's first show, will be a success. Competition is open, so all are heartily invited. Already two handsome cups and other substantial prizes nave been prom- ised. The exhibits this month were chiefly fruits. Pres- ident Harrison showed a melon, a hybrid of his own raising. It is one of good size and shape, red-fleshed and of excellent flavor. Such was the verdict after the sampling. Mr. Halloway brought some fine ap- ples and a tempting bunch of black hothouse grapes. The variety was Madresfleld Court, and the berries showed no signs whatever of splitting. Splitting seems common to this grand old variety, but with- out doubt Mr. Halloway knows the way to success with it. Mr. Rickards, of Stumpp & Walter, New York, put forward a prize of $3 for next meeting's best exhibit. JOHN F. JOHNSTON. THE NEW JERSEY FLORICULTURAL SOCIETY. — "Continuous Bloom" was the topic which engaged the attention of this society at the meeting on Au- gust 4. Numerous photographs were displayed of the planting upon the estates around Orange, and I the gardeners were called upon by the president to Picnic of Omaha Florists* Club. July 27t 1905 which has been carefully and closely followed. The various chapters contained in the book show an inti- mate knowledge of the subject of rose cultivation. Such matters as soil, manuring, planting, pruning in Autumn and in Spring, bending down roses and un- covering them, the choice of stocks and their treat- i ment, budding and grafting, raising of seedlings, pro- pagation by cuttings, grafting under glass, pot cul- ture, the production of new varieties, etc., are all treated in a workmanlike manner; in fact, the volume is one of the most serviceable of its kind that has come to our desk. While the Continental methods of cultivation, as outlined in the book, differ some- what from our own, the advice given for the care and treatment of outdoor roses will be found quite ap- plicable to Amercian conditions. The value of the volume is enhanced by twenty colored plates of roses, charmingly executed, and 16 wood-cuts. An alpha- betical list of varieties, and a very complete index, are also provided. INDEX FILICUM, by Dr. Carl Christensen, Copen- hagen, Denmark. — The second part of this very valu- able work has now been issued, extending as far as Asplenicum. Like the first part, the present one dis- plays the same painstaking care by the author. It is expected that the work will be complete in 10 or 12 parts. The price is 3s. 6d. a part, and the volume is being published by H. Hagerup, Copenhagen. Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticalturists. Department of Plant Re^stration. Lewis Ullrich, Tiffin. Ohio, submits for registration seedling zonal geranium, Tiffin. Flowers single, bril- liant scarlet: clusters large, freely produced; foliage green, no zone; growth, free, bushy; tested eight years. WM. J. STEWART, Secretary. tell how they secure a consecutive bloom from May until October. William Bennett has a very pretty piece of formal work, laid out by himself, which he has planted in monthly roses. La France showing up well in the picture. Asters, heliotrope, verbenas, poppies, stevia, cosmos, dahlias, antirrhinum, zinnias and calendulas enter into the design, some of these lasting the season, and others supplying the place of those going out of bloom. The photograph was taken from an eminence, and brought out both de- sign and individual flowers upon the estate of A. C. Van Gaasbeck. Five pictures were shown of "The Terraces," the estate of O. D. Munn, for which John Hayes responded; Peter Duff for "Brighthurst," of John Crosby Brown; Arthur Bod well for "Baronald," of William Barr, and William Reid for "Seven Oaks," of Sidney and Austin Colgate. Mr. Reid has close to 500 feet of border to plant. The monthly exhibition consisted of roses from William Runkle (D. Kindsgrab, gardener); asters from A. C. Van Gaasbeck (William Bennett, gard- ener), and Mrs. William Pierson (Charles Ashmead. gardener); phlox and some fine Black Hamburg and Muscat grapes from Sidney and Austin Colgate (Wil- liam Reid, gardener); Royal George and Thomas Rivers peaches, measuring twelve inches and weigh- ing tw^elve ounces, grown under glass, from John Cros- by Brown (Peter Duff, gardener): Oncidium micro- chilum and Cypripedium Thayerianum (hybrid C. boxalis X C. Harrisianum), from the collection of Henry Graves (Edwin Thomas, gardener); Oncidium Gardneri, Phalsenopsis amabilis and Cattleya guttata from William Barr (Arthur Bodwell, gardener). A grand specimen Cypripedium MandiK (hybrid Law- rencianum Hynarium X Callosum Sanderse) valued at Ave hundred dollars, from Julius Roehrs, of Ruther- ford, N. J. The Judges were Charles Blanck, formerly of Oceanic, and late of Harrisburg; Edward Roehrs and Joseph A. Manda. J. B. D. 210 The Plorist-s' Hxchange Society of American Florists TWENTY-FIRST ANNUAL MEETING AND EXHIBITION HELD AT "WASHINGTON, D. C. Auaust 15, 16. 17 and 18, 1905 Colonial Garden, Mt. Vernon, Va. The Delegations New York to Washington. A special train for the New York delegation, which numbered 112, including ladies, was provided by the Pennsylvania Railroad, leaving Jersey City at 11.16 Monday, arriving in the capital at 5 p. m., after one of the most enjoyable trips possible. The club's commissariat department, presided over by John B. Nugent, Jr., dispensed its hospitality most liberally, and no one wanted for refreshments en route. Mr. Nugent was ably assisted by President Traendly, Treasurer Weathered, Messrs. J. A. Manda, Fenrich and Bob Schulz, whose pertinent inquiry, "Who would be a camel?" referring to that quadru- ped's well-known qualification to go quite con- siderable time with no desire to take a drink, was answered by a unanimous "Who?" The time passed merrily and quickly. Among those who traveled from New York were: President Frank H. Traendly, Treasurer C. B. Weathered, E. V. Hallock, Samuel Henshaw and wife, John Birnie and wife, John Donaldson and wife, William C. Krick, Louis Schmutz and wife, J. Riemels, wife and son; T. Knight, Julius Roehrs, Jr., Theodore Roehrs, Jos. B. Davis, C. B. Knick- man, wife and sister-in-law; I. L. Powell and wife, William C. Russell, A. H. Langjahr, J. Endgreen and wife, William H. Seebrecht and his two sons William and Henry, Charles Lohr, A. T. De La Mare, Alex- ander Wallace, Miss Jelinek, Emil Leuly, T. Smith, John Scott, Alexander Hampton, R. J. Wilson, C. Weber, H. Weston, D. Snannon, A. J. Guttman and wife, G. T. Shunemann, A. Welsing, J. Shanley, W. Nilsson, E. Holt, C. H. Totty, C. Earnshaw, J. H. Pepper, A. Herrington and his brother, William, who is on a short visit to America; W. Haagemann, O. F. Ernst, George Lorenz and wife, J. Austin Shaw, Mrs. H. H. Berger, F. R. Pierson, August Rhotert and wife, James Dean, Mrs. Dean and the two Misses Dean; F. G. Boulon, Benjamin Hammond and two daughters, John G. Esler and daughter Nellie, J. A. Manda, J. B. Nugent, R. Schultz, J. Fenrich. A part of the Boston and Connecticut contingents also traveled with the New Yorkers. Among those whose names we ascertained were: President Alex- ander Montgomery, of the American Rose Society; William H. Elliott and wife, and G. T. Elliott; Peter Fisher, president of the American Carnation So- ciety, and wife; M. A. Patten and wife, Tewkes- bury, Mass.; W. W. Tailbey, Wellesley; H. O. Wood- ward, William Sim, Clittondale, Mass.; J. McCormac, Maiden, Mass.; W. Coolidge, Cambridge, Mass.; W. R. Green, Warwick, R. I.; J. Fuller, Fitchburg, Mass.; William Miller, Lynn, Mass.; H. Holbrow, Brighton; J. Magiles, I. Rosnosky, H. W. Barrows, Whitman; Mr. Bryant, of A. H. Hews & Co. Others of the Boston party were: D. Finlayson, ^.. Wheeler, William Fisher, William J. Stewart, Thomas Clark, T. Kidd, M. Sawyer, Emil Mische, P. Welch, D. Welch, William Good, M. Fuld, with W. W. Rawson & Co. Some of the Connecticut men were: Theodore Wirth, F. S. Piatt and John T. Withers. Chicago to Washington. Our delegation left here at 11 o'clock Sunday night via Wabash Railroad to Detroit, where they joined the party from that city and continued on to Washington. Two sleepers were reserved for the delegates and a well-stocked larder was one of the considerations. P. J. Hauswirth had full charge of the transportation, and he has surely earned the good will of all for his faithful endeavors in the interest of the travelers. Mr. Hauswirth had fully two weeks' work to get the members together. The following is a list of the delegates who left on the 11 o'clock train: President J. C. Vaughan and wife, Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Hauswirth, Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Winterson, Mr. and Mrs. H. N. Bruns, Mr. and Mrs. John Poehlman, Mr. and Mrs. August Poehlman, Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Poehlman, Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Hender- son, Mr. and Mrs. M. Schumer, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Bahr, Messrs. J. Poyer, C. S. Stevens, F. Dietsch, L. Wittbold, N. J. Rupp, P. J. Foley, J. T. Muir, J. Kidwell, J. Hartshorne, M. Barker, V. Bergmann, F. W. Martin, and Mrs. Kreitling. Those from other towns who accompanied the Chicago party were: V. J. Gorley, St. Louis; J. G. Staack, Moline, 111.; W. Greene, Des Moines, la.; F. C. Smith, Ashland, Wis.; F. W. Dilger and wife, Mil- waukee, Wis.; Miss Lewis Ashland, Mrs. B. O'Neil, Elgin, 111.; J. F. Temple, Davenport, la.; J. W. Rennison, C. N. Page, Des Moines, la.; D. D. Eng- land, Winnepeg, Man.; O. J. Olsen, St. Paul, Minn.; S. L. Morrison, Chariton, la. F. W. Martin, Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. George Asmus, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Howard, and Mr. Ful- mer and Miss Fulmer, of Des Moines, left earlier on different routes. Some members left here earlier on Sunday and a few started on Saturday. ROBERT JOHNSTONE. St. Louis to Washington. This party left Sunday night via Wabash railroad for Detroit, where they met the Chicago, Milwaukee and Detroit delegations, and traveled on a special train to Washington, arriving there at 10.30 a. m. Tuesday. Among the party were the following: C. A. Kuehn, wife and two children; Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Juengel, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Beneke, Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Meinhardt, Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Ellis, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Broning. Mr. and Mrs. John Stridel, George Walbart, Carl Bever, Henry Lohrenz, George Angermuller, W. J. Pilcher, Dr. A. S. Halstedt, Mr.- Denecker, Mrs. Gowing, Otto G. Koehnig and Vin- cent Gorly. The Opening Session. Tuesday Afternoon, August 15, 1905. The first session of the Washington Convention opened at 2.20 p. m., Tuesday, August 15. Carroll Hall was completely filled, a large number of the audience being ladies. The weather was uncom- fortable and several of the male members found relief by shedding their outer garments. The plat- form was decorated with palms, ferns and gladioli. Accompanying President Vaughan were the other officers of the Society, Messrs. Wirth, Watson, Altick, Elliott and Hallock of the Executive Committee; ex- Presidents Craig, Dean, Hill, Lonsdale, Scott, Gude Graham, Breitmeyer; Vlce-Pre.sident Freeman and Commissioner H. B. F. MacFarland, chairman of the Commissioners of the District of Columbia; Hon. W. M. Hays, Assistant Secretary of Agriculture; and Prof. B. T. Galloway, Chief of the Bureau of Plant Industry. President Gude, of the Washington Florists' Club, opened the proceedings in a few well-chosen words, expressing gratification at the large and representa- tive attendance. He referred to the great assist- ance rendered by Washington's willing workers, whose sole desire was that the convention should prove a profitable, pleasant and successful one, and paid a high tribute to the loyalty of Mr. Freeman, who had been unremitting in his endeavors to make the gathering a success. Mr. Freeman thanked the Society for electing him in his absence last year to the office of vice-presi- dent, an action with which he was most deeply im- pressed. He then introduced Commissioner MacFar- land, who delivered an address of welcome. The Commissioner said: "I am highly privileged in being allowed to greet you in the name of the Executive Government of the National Capital and good people of the District. They have known of your coming for some days and have been looking forward with great pleasure to seeing you and the exhibits which are to be made in connection with this convention. And they earnestly hope that the success of your convention here thirteen years ago may be repeated at tliis time and even exceeded, and that you may re-decide after tasting Washington once more that you will come here at least once a year. You hold a Winter session somewhere else, but I am very sure you will never find a Summer resort more attractive, cooler or generally more delightful than Washington In August. (Laughter and applause.) We welcome you as ministers of beauty to this, the capital of beauty. We rejoice that you will celebrate here your twenty-first birth- day in your national capital, where flowers and trees and plants and lawns are as fresh as in Spring this August day. They have a welcome for you which we cannot give and which you can appreciate better than other men and women. This is the birthplace, I am told, of the American Beauty rose, the most perfect of flowers, and it is the home of the Father of your Charter. And you are represented here In Washington permanently by some of the best of our citizens, honorable for their constant charity as well as for tlieir contributions to the common stock of beautiful things. You cannot go anywhere with- out reminding your hosts of the strongest and the tenderest sentiments of our nature, for flowers are our common language where words will not do. Far more expressive than any word, they speak with gracious sympathy alike in joy or in sorrow. What memories of birthday and death day, of wedding, of triumph and trial, of loved ones scattered all over the earth, of those who have gone to a better coun- try, a single flower brings to our lives. What an inextinguishable debt all of us owe you for that most precious wealth of love which flowers have expressed to us on every important occasion of our lives. You come, then, however commonplace your daily busi- ness may seem to you, robed in poetry and fragrant with sentiment. No wonder that here, above all places, where we have more of beauty than any commercial or manufacturing center, that here also where all Americans ought to feel at home in the common fold, in the common capital, you have wait- ing for you a very special welcome. (Applause.) "We know that we can count upon you to stand with us for the embellishment and advancement of our national capital in every way, for it is beloved by you as well as by those of us who live here the year around, and you have at least an undivided halt Interest in all that we have here of majesty, of history, of beauty and grace. We are sure that we can count upon you to carry out the plans so well outlined by the Senate Parking Commission for exe- cuting, upon the principle of George Washington, the flrst plan of this city, in the advancement and extension of 'it throughout the district. "The head gardener at Mount Vernon, where Washington's own hand made grace and beauty grow, after Washington had shown the most perfect development of patriotism, that flower of all the civic virtues, that gentleman, Mr. Whelan, has made it possible for us to present to your Society the most appropriate possible memorial — a gavel made from magnolias planted by Washington and Lafayette, and still living to connect us with them. What more fitting symbol could be given of the noble beauty of their lives and the lovely memory of the Father of his Country and his friend and comrade in arms, the representative of the only ally the United States has ever had, the man who said: 'When I heard of your cause my heart enlisted.' It is with great pleasure I present to you this gavel with the wel- come of every good citizen of the District of Colum- bia, and express the hope that your visit here may be in every way most pleasant and profitable." (Loud and continued applause.) Mr. Freeman then introduced Assistant Secretary of Agriculture Hon. W. M. Hays, who. In the absence from town of Secretary Wilson, addressed the as- semblage. Secretary Hays welcomed the delegates to the Department of Agriculture, asked them to inspect its parks and especially to inspect the work of the Bureau of Plant Industry, to get acquainted with Dr. Galloway, and all those younger men and women who are making up, who are becoming, who have become and are the greatest scientific organization, along with the other bureaus of the Department, in the world. He spoke of the personnel of the scien- itflc staff, which had been drawn from the agricul- tural schools, State universities and Experiment Sta- 19JB The Florists' Exchange 211 tions. "These people," he said, "are a mighty peo- ple and a good people. I have been among them for six or eight months only, but I speak advisedly when I say I admire them, and I want you to realize that in tlie time to come these are to be a great people for the farmers and all such in this country, and that you have far more interest in them than you realize." (Applause.) Mr. Hays then spoke of the work of the hybridizer. The florist had sot the example along this line to the farmer and tlie animal breeder as well; and the work was being developed and carried out on be- half of those interested by tlie agricultural stations and colleges, and particularly by the scientists of the Department of Agriculture. The scientist must come to the florist for his practical, and the florist to the scientist for his expert, knowledge in the im- provement of plants. Mr. Hays then referred to the increase of wealth throughout the country and its effect on the business of the commercial florist. Also to the great educational movement in nature study in rural and city schools, all of which was having its influence on the florist's line of business. J. A. Valentine, Denver, Colo., responded to the addresses of the honorable gentlemen, thanking them on behalf of the Society for their hearty wel- come, and the kind words expressed. JVIr. Valen- tine's voice, unfortunately, was scarcely audible at the reporters' table. JVEr. Freeman then introduced President Vaughan, of the S. A. F. O. H., as a "man of business." The president was received with great enthusiasm and prolonged applause. He expressed his great pleasure at the large representations present from all over the country, and then proceeded to read his annual address, which was frequently applauded, as follows: President Vaughan's Address. At this twenty-flrst convention and in the pres- ence of many who were with us in 1885 a story well worth hearing could be told of what we have accom- plished. This story of earnest work by many, on many lines which made our society a remarkable one in the flrst few years of its history, should some day be written for us. But as your president, I have too large a conception of our future to devote the time, which your custom gives me, to a back- ward view. If we made a wonderful advance in the first five years of our existence, what may not our younger members accomplish in the five years which begin to-day? Our Opportunity. There never was a time in our history when oppor- tunities for exploiting our business were greater than to-day: never a time when the public was so eagerly interested in horticulture and floriculture: never a time when there were so many patrons of floricul- ture. Nor is tliis interest 'a narrow one. It con- siders the use of liorticulture beyond the decoration of private grounds and is alive to its uses in all public ways. Therefore, I shall emphasize flrst those lines on which we can work individually and as a body. The individual in his own neighborhood, club, city or State: our society, among clubs, nationally. Increasing Demand for Plants. President James Dean said in 1892: Our advance as a society must be commensurate with and excel the advance of floriculture, which, during the past twenty years has been phenomenal. The trade has now assumed colossal proportions in America. The efforts of our members have brought floriculture to-day to be a leading industry of the country. How true, then, and how true to-day. We have made wonderful progress in caring for the advance of floriculture on cut flower lines. The production of flowers to meet the public demand has been far beyond the expectations of the most sanguine. With few exceptions, in all. States of the Union, our mem- bers seem to be keeping pace with this growth. But there has grown up within the past three or four years, and more especially within the last year or two, an unusual and general interest in plants. Not that the use of cut flowers has lessened, but the public has decided to have horticultural homes, to live among plants, slirubs and trees. This is the demand we must care for to-day or we will not come into our own. The public rightfully expects this of us and will reward us with a liberal patron- age. I am not sure that we appreciate this as fully as we should. Vice-President Theodore Wirth, superintendent of Hartford, Conn., parks, gives us earnest advice in his State report of 1904: The cultivation of the taste for flowers and decorations has become universal. It most decidedly has. and I am not only bold enough to state that the tendency of the public in that direction is greatly due to the influence ex- ercised on same through the floral displays, decorations and cultivation in up-to-date parks and private grounds, but claim that but a small percentage of the commercial florists of to-day, both growers and dealers, are ready and prepared to take advantage of tlie demand stimulated and created through same to their benefit. Hundreds of vis- itors to our parks want to know where they can procure that or the other plant, all easily grown and adapted to our climate, and when they are given the addresses of our florists they come back and say that those florists don't grow them and don't know them. If the local florists would aim to keep step with the times by growing such novelties as are proven to be meritorious introductions and which the public want, they would to their own advantage secure a home trade in place of forc- ing same into the hands of unscrupulous, swindling, fake drummers that go around the country collecting good money for false, worthless goods. Our Art In Public Improvements. A large section of civic Improvement work now depends upon the use of our products. Our art is most applicable and available for this purpose. It is used in streets, parks, vacant lots, children's playgrounds, etc. The awakened public interest in horticulture has increased the demand for our aid broadly in this direction. This is our great good fortune and is our opportunity. This favor shown to our profession by our best citizens should be our inspiration. It should cause every florist to join or lead all movements for civic improvement work which have in their scope the use of horticultural products, not for pecuniary advantages that may come directly or indirectly, but for the better rea- sons that horticulturists can handle such matters intelligently and efl^icientiy, and because they can not afford to allow any other class of their fellow- citizens to precede them in applying their art to the betterment of mankind, if they have noble op- portunities in their chosen pursuit let them be fore- most in putting them into practice. Begin Improvements at Home. J. Horace McFarland, president of the American Civic Association, writes: The Society of American Florists at the Washington convention sliould co-operate with our association by ask- ing its members to clean up and develop their own places as examples to the communities in which they live. Call- ing to mind the various floral establishments you have seen, you will remember that many are dirty and un- kempt. Sometimes there is a little ornamental front gate and show greenhouse, back of which is an ill looking pot- ting shed banked up with rubbish of various kinds. Thus have the florists themselves by dirt and disorder often belied their own profession as beautifiers and decorators. The platform of the American Civic Association is "a more beautiful America," and there should be no people in all Llie country who are so much in line from a business standpoint as those connected with the horticultural trade. Many of us can confirm with regret Mr. McFar- land's words. There is much for us to do in this direction. We must not only clean up, repair, and paint, but we must burn or bury the rubbish, and we must do more. We must have room for peren- nials and shrubbery as well as bedding plants in and around our establishments: we must have varied and beautiful window boxes and plants in tubs. These groups of shrubbery, these boxes and potted plants not only decorate our surroundings and make them examples, but from all of these, sales may be con- tinually made and the stock continually replaced. Thus instead of making our betterments an expense we make them a source of added income. President Lonsdale in 1896 on this line said to you: The florists' business is something more than the cut flower trade. There is the beautifying of gardens and grounds, much of which comes under the care and sug- gestion of florists and gardeners. But the flrst thing every wideawake florist will do is to beautify his own home and surroundings. It is positively necessary for us to have ex- amples of everything tliat is good and grown in the most attractive and best possible manner if we would have the desired effect on our surrounding neighborhood. The Press a Great Aid. You have all seen the increasing space given to horticulture In the public press. The ablest editions of our metropolitan Sunday papers are alive to the public interest in gardening and not only buy syn- dicate sheets of horticultural news, but employ able writers on special subjects. They are more than ready to receive reliable information of this class. They will gladly print free of charge all gardening news and cultural information we will supply them and such articles could be made of great general good to our trade; everywhere. I find that President I^onsdale in 1895 recom- mended a press bureau to be attached to the local societies to supply monthly, weekly and daily jour- nals with reliable news and cultural notes. A bureau once established would immediately become authoritative on these questions and would rid us of the exaggerated statements now freely circulated in irresponsible journals, often of such a nature as to make our best people skeptical regarding all hor- ticultural news. National Council of Horticulture. This society is asked to be one of six or eight societies to contribute toward carrying forward the work of floriculture In a National Council of Horti- culture, whose objects are stated as follows; To fraternize and concrete the horticultural interests of North America. To consider the questions of public policy and demon- stration which are common to these organizations. To act as a bureau of publicity in the interests of re- liable information pertaining to horticulture in its broadest sense. It is expected that the nurserymen, seedsmen, pomologists and other societies will co-operate. I suggest the appointment of a committee to con- fer with the council, with power to co-operate if in their judgment the plan is practical and advisable. ExIiibitiODS the Great TJpllfters. President John N. May said, August 20, 1889, at Buffalo; 'We should do all we can to advance and extend public exhibitions. They are not only educators of florists, but of the whole public at large. As workmen we must keep abreast of the times, and the best possible opportunity tor U9 to do so is to meet and freely discuss all matters of Interest. President Robert Craig said at Chicago In 1887: When an exliibition is attempted, every gardener and florist in the neighborhood should, as a matter of personal pride and duty, do his part in the work. It is often com- plained that the public does not sutticiently appreciate the floral shows. Is it not because they are so frequently un- worthy? If we open to the people a good show, we can deitend upon moral and linanciai support. With the recent grreat awakening of public interest in floriculture we have all seen the tendency of the promoters of various cliaritable and other enter- prises to make promitient tlie floral sections of their bazaars, or even to institute, on behalf of some worthy society or charity, a so-called flower show. This tendency is particularly noticeable in California, and there is need of emphasizing President Craig's counsel of 1887. Should it not be the duty of every local florist or gardener wherever an exhibition is attempted under the banner of a flower show, to come forward and insist that the affair be a credita- ble one, since we all know that every exhibition of this kind, if poorly carried on, is a direct reflec- tion on every local member of our profession? We are, in the public mind, held responsible. It fol- lows, therefore, that we must take hold and have it properly exploited, or deferred until such time as it can be creditably carried out. Otherwise, future exhibitions in the same locality, undertaken by our craft and with our best efforts, will be dis- credited by the public because of the fake shows which we have without protest allowed to be under- taken. Horticulture in the Public Schools. At Boston, in 1890, President J. M. Jordan said: "No school of recognized ability to graduate a pupil should leave out of its curriculum books teaching the fundamental lessons in horticulture, and even our common schools should teach the rudiments of this art." President Lonsdale in 1895 recommended the study of botany in the public schools in the primary grades. In this connection Prof. J. F. Cowell in 1895 wrote: I have been in position to watch from the beginning the efforts to establish "nature study" as a part of our public school curriculum. This teaching, which was taken up but a few years ago in our educational centers, is spreading rapidly, and one can see already some of the results. Not only liave the children a better understanding of nature and her products, but by the metliods employed in teaching they come to love the plants which they care for and to appreciate in some degree their value ; the laws which gov- ern their growth and the loss entailed by their destruction. Now, I believe that when these children come to be men and women, we shall see flower lovers more abundant and garden makers more skillful than is generally the case now. Passing these important broad lines of our work in relation to the public, both as individuals and clubs or societies, I now come to those matters which concern us directly as individual members of our society and as a society. Organization a Necessity. At New York City August 21, 1888, President E. G. Hill said: The formation of florists' clubs at trade centers is of inestimable value to every member of such club, doing away largely with trade jealousies and bringing our pro- fession more prominently before the public. The value and need of association is recognized in all professions and in all lines of trade, and none need it more than we in our profession. Associated effort incites our aspirations, begets fellowship, promotes harmony, destroys ignorance, removes differences, prevents misunderstandings and encourages trade. These are some of the fruits of associating to- gether. Then let us renew our fealty to this organization and seal anew our pledge to extend its usefulness. This society stands publicly as the official head of North American florists and floral societies. It represents every individual, and ought, rightfully, to represent every floral organization. If we do the public work in the present and future that we have done in the past, we may rightfully insist that at least two or moi'e officials from every florists' club and society should also be members of the S. A. F. If the S. A. F. is to secure uniform inspection laws, adjust postal matters, strive for equitable freight classifications, for fair legislation to the direct and material benefit of all, it must not only have the support of membership fees, which is a trifle to the individual, but it must also have the working support of many members. Florists' clubs and societies should send one or more public-spirited working delegates to our annual meetings, instructed as to the public aid which their club desires from us. The expenses of such delegates should be paid by the club. To secure the best results, these dele- gates should be present at our directors' Winter meeting as well as at the annual session. Gardeners as Members. In 1885, at our first meeting in Cincinnati, Presi- dent John Thorpe said: "There is a great deal of untrodden ground for us to go over yet, and where we can do much good, especially among gentlemen's gardeners and amateurs. There are nearly 2,000 gardeners in the employ of gentlemen who are holding positions of trust and responsibility. These gardeners are always well informed, and would be of valuable aid to the society." At Chicago, in 1887, President Robert Craig said: The society has done wisely in not restricting its mem- bership to any class, but has thrown open wide its doors to welcome all friends of the art. Its chief object is to 212 The Plorists' Exchange cultivate in the people of America a taste and love for plants and flowers, and it sliould endeavor to get into its ranks not only all the commercial florists and those en- gaged -in supplying their various wants, but should exert every effort to Interest gardeners on public and private grounds. On this class much depends ; to them is en- trusted a great work in tlie advancement of horticultural taste, and if it be intelligently done they will, in the grow- ing appreciation of the American public, fine due encour- agement. I have read many extracts showing the foresight of our officers along the lines of the growth of this society which we have seen developed, but only in the words quoted from President Thorpe and Presi- dent Craig do we find even an intimation of the great help coming to our hands from the public and pri- vate gardeners. While we have all realized what wheel horses they have always been in most flower shows, we have not been prepared for the enormous increase in their numbers, nor have we realized that because of these increasing numbers, the great importance of their work, and the large expenditures of money under their direction, they must make themselves felt in our various clubs and societies. I wish to call attention to the fact that many of our strongest gardeners and florists' clubs to-day from Massachusetts to California are dominated by live workers from public institutions and private estates. There are among them many who are able and ambitious, and whose employers encourage par- ticipation in everything that belongs to horticulture. These brothers of ours are not only strong In clubs in our trade centers, but they are organized in smaller suburban towns where the membership Is almost exclusively their own. The Society of American Florists must have their support. They must consider our society their national representa- tive. They must be members and be represented at its meetings. Our annual convention program must contain matters of vital interest to them. Our auxiliary societies, which are maintained by loyal members of this society, must consider the welfare of these gardeners and provide opportunities for their co-operation in the rose, carnation and chrys- anthemum societies. The question mentioned elsewhere regarding fav- orable membership rates for club members in good standing must be carefully considered by your com- mittee with relation to these gardeners' clubs. The visits of our officials, as suggested elsewhere, will be heartily welcomed by those now active and the new ones constantly forming. Knowledge of the management and development of these clubs which our officials can supply will bind the new organiza- tions to us with strong and lasting ties. The neces* sity or an official representative of our society, whose whole time is thus occupied is best seen in this rapidly developing section of our affairs. Society Worl£ Between Conventions. The very life of the society lies in its member- ship, and recognizing that we are not growing as we should, or in proportion to the growth of horti- culture, I offer the following suggestions that seem practical to me and worthy of the consideration of the committee which I believe should be appointed and which should report at an early session. President Anthony said in 1894: The secretary should receive such compensation for his services as would enable him to devote his whole time to the interests of the society. There are innumerable ways in which a paid officer could be of benefit to the society. We must have more time from one of our execu- tive officers, presumably the secretary, and proba- bly not less than six months of his time, that he may visit once or twice a year by appointment, if possible, all horticultural societies, florists and gar- deners' clubs, nearly all of which this society may rightfully represent in a national way. It is cer- tain that such visits would not only bring to the society a larger fund from increased membership than would cover his additional salary, but further, such visits made in company with other officials, State vice-presidents or members of our board of directors, would result in great good and enthusiasm to the societies themselves. The secretary could suggest the best methods of club work, could explain the forward movement of the S. A. P., on new or old lines, and could keep in close touch with the needs and opinions of the trade. On such ocasions our membership could and would be increased. It being conceded that the greatest possibilities for increase In members and in interest in our society lie in the florists' clubs, I suggest for your consideration that members of these clubs in good standing be admitted to membership in the S. A. F. at a reduced rate, the dues for such local clubs to be remitted by the secretary of these clubs not later than July 1 of each year. Tour committee on closer relations at Pittsburg in 1895, Messrs. Esler, Hill and Beatty, recommended that the of- ficials of our society endeavor to arrange for the admission of florists' clubs and members of the Floristf,' Hall Association to the Society of Ameri- can Florists by the payment of a certain gross sum which should entitle each member of these clubs and associations to a yearly membership in the society, said sum to be fixed annually. This is in line with my suggestions. It is worthy of your consideration that our society also admits all mem- bers in good standing of the carnation, rose, chrysan- themum, and other like societies, at a reduced rate. As I believe the leading officials of these kindred societies are present to-day, our committee to con- sider these matters might be made large enough to Include one of their representatives. Hear what President Wood said in 1900; Our members should be constantly tlioughtful and active for tlie society in obtaining new members, soliciting every one who trades with them to become a member of the society, following the example set by that distinguished horticulturist, C. M. Hovey, of Boston, when he was try- ing to extend the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. He and his superintendent and clerks solicited every per- son who came to his nurseries or greenhouses to become a member of that society. In this manner I became a member at the age of 24. Practical Education. This subject has been referred to a number of times in the history of our society, and I can only repeat the conclusion that our work should be done through some of the universities already established. The States of New York, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Indiana, Illinois, and probably others, con- tain universities which afford fairly good opportuni- ties for horticultural education. If the treasury of this society contained a some- what larger permanent fund, or if some of its well- to-do members would combine and contribute to such a fund, the society might well endow a chair of practical floriculture in some of the already estab- lished colleges or universities, or it might provide for practical lectures to be given at certain times during the year at one or all of the above-named universities. I would suggest that should you at this time see fit to appoint a committee to consider the subject of promoting the adoption of a textbook on plant life in our primary schools, that this last question can well be left with the same committee. Something Besides Book Learning. John N. May said in 1899: It is a deplorable fact that many graduates from agri- cultural and horticultural institutions, although well versed in the theory, are lamentably deficient in practical expe- rience. A vice-president of our society in a great horti- cultural center, himself a leader, says: "Our busi- ness is just at the dawn. Why, we haven't started." He said further: "I am sure you can do nothing better at Washington than try to inspire our young men. Say to them, foundation of success is honor, next patience, do your work well, do it a little bet- ter than the other fellow. Know that you can do some one thing, if only one. That is the first requisite. Let the young man be able to say defin- itely. 'I can do this.' " Of five agricultural college graduates tried by him, all failed. They were bred and trained away from the actual doing of the work. They were trying to direct working men to do that which they them- selves could not do well. Build on Right Lines. The awakened interest in floriculture means that many customers, and the best ones, are seeking information, the names of flowers and plants, how they grow, their care. Tcu are looked upon as trained horticulturists. Tour ability and willingness to supply information help to lay a broad founda- tion for your business. There are, as you know, some shops bearing florists' signs whose owners han- dle our produce simply as merchandise, without technical knowledge. They not only cannot tell the customer what he may wish to know, but they purposely mislead or exaggerate. While such mis- information reacts mainly on themselves, the effect is bad for the trade generally, rhemically colored or distorted flowers are also to be avoided. You "magnify your office" by freely yet carefully dis- pensing this knowledge. Tou acquire a reputation among business men in your community by your ability to supply this information. Books of refer- ence in horticulture at hand which the customer may look over at a convenient desk are a benefit; books on gardening may be given out. The tell- ing of how to do these things passes on to others and to your credit. A Field for Women. President Norton said at Toronto: We should not forget the ladies ! I would recommend thoy be given an opportunity to enter the business. 'Their correct taste and their aptitude for recognizing the beauti- ful in form and color make their services desirable as artists and designers, where harmony of color is so essen- tial. There are many women to-day througliout the coun- try who are doing a profitable business on their own ac- count, and there is room for many more in an occupation wliich is so appropriate and pleasant, and for which they are so admirably fitted in refinement and taste. While quite a percentage of our retail flower stores for many years have been owned or have been actively cared for by women, more recently they have taken up the work of house decoration. This is particularly the case In the Pacific coast cities where their business is of sufficient importance to require well-equipped shops on good streets. There are further good opportunities in horticultural lines for women with business tact who are willing to take the time to equip themselves with a thorough horticultural education. Landscape gardening, for instance, is an almost untried field for women, al- though there Is no good reason why with training they should not make it a successful and lucrative profession. Tariff Hardships. The high protective tariff on glass, flowering bulbs and plants has frequently been complained of by many of our members, but without effect, and many of those who have labored hard for relief in former years have flnally abandoned the case as hopeless. I am glad to see at this time that help seems to be at hand. The continued enforcement of a high and arbitrary tariff, which in many cases causes annoying and vexatious details for both seller and buyer, together with fines and arbitrarily increased valuations, have borne their natural fruit, and vari- ous foreign countries are meeting us more than half way with high tariff rates for merchandise which we have been selling liberally abroad. Further, they are placing duties as high as seventy-five per cent, against goods received from countries whose known protective tariff is excessive, and are making the duties as low as fifteen per cent, when the tariff of such countries is moderate. This legislation is evidently aimed at the United States, and the Merchants' Association of New Tork is alive to the dangers threatening our export trade and demands reciprocity treaties which will do jus- tice to all countries. It would be well for our legislative committee to give all possible aid to such associations, that our own burdens may be lessened. At Detroit in 1899, Patrick O'Mara, chairman of your legislative committee, recommended that spe- cific duties be asked on plants and bulbs instead of the present system of ad valorem duties. He also recommended that our legislative committee act with the nurserymen in these matters. Postal Reform. For our members who print catalogues and mail their wares, and their number and percentage is increasing, this is perhaps the most important na- tional matter affecting us. It seems reasonable that the third and fourth class matter should be com- bined on a basis of one cent for two ounces. We should have a bulk rate per pound for catalogues without the per ounce weight limit which now com- pels us to trim each catalogue to an exact fraction, with no gain to the government. Lastly, we should have a trial of the parcels post. Many of those who have given the subject much study and who know its workings, are firm believers in it, and it certainly seems well worth while to give it a trial. Each member could write his Con- gressmen concerning these reforms and could in- duce others to write also. We ought to encourage our legislative committee by pledging ourselves at this meeting to give such support. The seedsmen and nurserymen, the Agricultural Implement Asso- ciation, and other strong national associations are with us. This is the time to act. State Aid on Experimental Lines. President Rudd said in 18 9 9; We are not as a class receiving from llie experiment sta- tions— institutions establislied and conducted with public funds, and for the public good — those benefits to which we are entitled. P^or this state of affairs no one is to blame but ourselves. We have neglected to make our wants known in an intelligent manner, and have not accepted gracefully what little work has been done in our behalf. The State of Illinois expends from $10,000 to $20,000 per year on experimental work in horticul- ture, most of which has been applied to pomology. Other states are no doubt following the same lines. Our local horticultural societies may rightfully de- mand appropriations for experimental work in flori- culture, or a share of the appropriations already made. The volume of our business and the amount of capital now invested In commercial floriculture entitle us to this consideration. Plant diseases, fer- tilizing experiments, storage of cut flowers, etc., need careful experimental work. Tliat Permanent Home. I do not find that the committee appointed to report on this subject ever reported. If as Presi- dent Breitmeyer said at St. Louis: "We should keep this idea alive even though its accomplishment be far distant," we should perhaps have a standing committee to have this subject in hand. We can surely do nothing without one. Arbitration. In 1898 your society established this department on recommendation of your executive committee. Their duty as stated at that time was to promote amicable adjustment of controversies between mem- bers when requested by interested parties to do so. The five members of this committee are to be ap- pointed by the president and approved by the execu- tive committee. If it is still your wish to carry forward this department as shown by your records, probably it should be revived by a motion and a vote. A Spring Flower Show. President Gude at Omaha in 1898 said: "Tou should let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works. If London can produce monthly a great flower exhibition, there is no rea- son why America could not have annually at some great metropolis a flower exposition wherein the whole country could join; and before concluding I trespass this suggestion upon you that steps be taken here at this meeting to carry out this idea." State Vice-Presidents. I urge upon State delegations to choose only mem- bers for State vice-presidents who are known to be workers in matters of this kind. The empty honor is of little value to him who receives it, while neglect of the society's interests is disastrous. AngruBt 19, 1906 The Plorists' Exchange 213 Our Sports. The present division of time among the varied ( interests at the annual convention was brought about J after tlie most careful consideration. A liberal por- ition of the available hours has been given to our bowling and gun clubs. We must not disparage these features of our meeting. Those kindly spirits among us who are active in these recreations are generally rich In those elements of human nature which held to malje life worth living. But it must be borne in mind that our organization convenes but once a year. Its existence depends on a certain amount of careful deliberation as a body. Ques- tions vital to its advancement are to be decided and to do this we require and must have the careful judgment of our best minds after frank discussion. That ability which can carry forward the various sports and interest our members in them we ask to be devoted also to the public sessions. Men promi- nent in our affiliated societies, the carnation, the chrysanthemum, the rose, the peony, can aid us In the same way. Then we in turn shall rally and Interest ourselves in their gatherings. Merchandising at the Convention. The display of plants, florists' requisites, building models, heating and ventilating appliances, and of the many articles of merchandise have always been a feature of these conventions and have always paid their way. But many of our commercial brothers, as well as some of our sporting friends, we must admit have not always honored our sessions with their presence or their business counsel, which we need. Now I hold that both those who lead in our recreations and those who solicit the attention of the large gathering of buyers here assembled, are In honor bound to attend these sessions of the society, so necessary to carry It forward, and without whose successful management there will be neither bowler, nor buyer, nor seller to be found. For the General Welfare. I must not close without paying tribute to those earnest and loyal men who have made and held together this body. Never was more patriotic work done in any cause. The locked doors were then opened; the wise lips unsealed; the .skilled hand directed the beginners. These earlier years illustrate the great success possible where all are actuated by a single purpose for the upbuilding of the organization Itself. In those years our officials were selected from those who had made record for eflicient and disinterested service on behalf of the organization. In more re- cent years, with the broadening of our lines of work, and the increasing number of enterprises which seemed to place personal prestige before the general good of the society, we find apparently less whole- souled effort for the direct benefit of the organiza- tion, more inclination to criticism. We do not see the frank and open consultation which we should have on all subjects, with a willingness to leave the final settlement to the arbitration of the entire so- ciety. This tendency to internal and factional dif- ferences, which those who promote them are un- willing to exploit In public before the entire body of our members, is certainly to be regretted, and I hope that at this session the voice of the conven- tion will be heard placing loyalty to the society above all personal likes or dislikes, all petty or pri- vate schemes. If there are tho.se among us who deem our present line of work unwise and leading in a wrong direc- tion, let them frankly bring forward such opinions In our sessions, that we may with a full and free interchange of views settle them amicably and be started forward again with that strong Impetus of the earlier years of the organization. On motion of George C. Watson, of Philadelphia, a committee of three, composed of Messrs. E. G. Hill. Robert Craig, and John G. Esler, was ap- pointed to report on the points brought out In Mr. Vaughan's address. Secretary Stewart then read his annual report, as follows; Secretary's Report. The records of your secretary's office disclose a period unusually free from sensational Incident in the year that has passed since we turned away from the glories of the great Exposition and the allurements of the Pike, and said farewell to the brethren of the World's Fair City, whose untiring kindness had been so incessantly mani- fested during our stay with them. In the absence of i more strenuous duties, the zeal of your officers has found expression in an earnest effort to promote widespread Interest in this convention and exhibition, and bring out the largest possible attendance from all quarters. The usual executive board meeting was held last April, In this citv. The program, which you have before you, differing In some degree from the type of those arranged for past conventions, was the outcome of a feeling that It would be wise to give attention at this time to topics of broad horticultural interest and to avail ourselves of the advantages presented in the co-operation of the United States Department of Agriculture, so freely proffered bv its able and courteous officials. One new feature which has excited much Interest is the prize essay competi- tion, on which v;ar brought out several applicants and the usual oratori- cal efforts in support of each. The various claim- ants for recognition were Niagara Falls and Dayton, Ohio, the former place being championed by a pub- licity agent. Mr. Olmstead, who was granted the privilege of addressing the convention; William Scott, of Buffalo, and others. Mr. Altick spoke on behalf of Dayton, as did Messrs. Gude. Stewart, Ull- rich and Bertermann. The ballots, as counted by Messrs. Howard, Olsen and Dilger, recorded the fol- lowing result: Dayton, 134 votes; Niagara Falls, 63; Hoboken, 1. J. G. Esler was appointed judge of election, and W. F. Sheridan, E. Cushman and George Asmus, tellers. Nominations of candidates for officers were as follows: For president: Wm. F. Kasting, Buffalo, nomi- nated by Wm. Scott, seconded by J. B. Nugent; J. R. Freeman. Washington, nominated by Peter BLsset. withdrew: H. B. Beatty. Oil City, nominated by John Westcott. seconded by Adam Graham; Louis Ullrich, Tiffin. Ohio, nominated by Philip Breitmeyer, sec- onded by J. D. Carmody. For vice-president: H. M. Altick, Dayton, nomi- nated by H. B. Howard, seconded by several. Secretary: Wm. J. Stewart, nominated by E. Lons- dale, seconded by Mr. McLure. Buffalo, and others. Treasurer: James Dean, nominated by E. Lons- dale, seconded by Adam Graham; C. B. Whitnall. Milwaukee, nominated by Wm. Dilger; Wm. Scott, Buffalo, nominated by Harry Papworth. The following committee on llnal resolutions was appointed by the Chair: Peter Fisher, Ellis, Mass.: Wesley Greene, Des Moines, Iowa, and J. B. Nugent, New York. The committee on State vice-presidents' reports made the following report: "Your committee have examined the reports of the State vice-presidents and glean from the same a remarkable similarity, inasmuch as they chiefly refer to and relate the gen- eral condition of trade in their respective districts; and while your committee appreciate the value of these reports, we believe that the office of State vice- president should be clothed with more authority than it has been, and that those officials should devote time to promoting the society's interests by encour- agement of more accessions to its ranks brought about by their visits to florists' clubs in their respect- ive localities, where the greatest opportunities are afforded those officers of the society to point out to prospective members the great value attaching to member.ship in the S. A. F. This eommittee further consider that it should be the specific duty of the State vice-presidents to take entire charge of the matter of arranging and making all the necessary preparations for parties contemplating attendance at the annual conventions of the society. In placing this important work with the society's recognized officers, concerted action is feasible, and the results would be more satisfactory. Your committee fur- ther believe that the State vice-presidents should be constantly in touch with the society's secretary, so that they may become familiar with the new work as it comes up. The State vice-presidents, we think, also should be invited to attend all the sessions of the Executive Board and participate In the proceed- ings." On motion of Mr. Hammond, the recommendations of the committee were adopted, and the carrying out of details left with the Executive Committee. In choosing State vice-presidents, a feeling was general that this matter be left in the hands of local florists' clubs where such exist. Some of the States named the following gentle- men: Connecticut. C. Keith, Bridgeport; Indiana. W. Billingsley. Indiananolis: Iowa. G. E. Jackson; Mary- land. R. Vincent. Jr.; Massachusetts (Bast). W. N. Craig. North Easton; Massachusetts (West). John Abbott; Michigan. John F. Sullivan. Detroit; New Jersey. John Birnie. West Hoboken. and C. W. Turn- ley, Haddonfleld; New York. ■\\^illiam H. Siebrecht. Astoria: North Carolina. James M. Lamb. Fayette- ville; Ohio, E. R. George, Painesville. and H. M. Al- tick. Davton: Pennsylvania. Leo Niessen, Philadel- phia: Ontario. F. C. Miller, Bracondale; Manitoba. J. D. Ingram. . Professor Galloway then delivered his Illustrated lecture on "The Work of the Bureau of Plant In- dustry" (an abstract of which Is given below), after which the meeting adjourned at 1.30. Work of the Bureau of Plant Industry In Its Relation To Floriculture and Horticulture. The work of the Bureau of Plant Industry covers many ilifferent lines, horticulture in Its broadest sense being one of til" most important. Dr. Galloway stated that in an ad^lress of this kind he could not, of course, hope to cover more than the main features of the bureau's hor- ticultural work. However, he endeavored to review briefly some of the more important problems upon which they were now engaged, or have In the recent past been en- gaged, problems which would appeal to practical men interested in commercial greenhouse and allied work. Before entering in a general way upon the subject, he briefl,v cilled attention to the progress which Is being made in floricultural and horticultural work in this country. Several years ago it was his pleasure to present at a meet- ing of this society a paper in which he gave In detail statistics showing the growth and development of the floricultural interests in the United States. Since the pre- sentation of that paper the country has had very prosper- ous years, and prosperity has added to the business of the men who grow crops iinder glass. There have been many improvements in devices, noteworthy additions to our knowledge of gre-mhouse construction, and noteworthy changes which, on the whole, have led to the betterment of the profession. Ifi- thought it might be truly said, fur- thermore, that there had been nuite marked ch.anges in the general attitude of the public respecting the aims and the objects, as well as the work, of such an organization as the S. A. F. O. H. So far as the work relating to the growing of crops imder glass was concerned, he thought it might be safely stated that the development within the past five vears had been greater th.an in any similar period In the history of this society, or perhaps In the history of the country. Dr. Gallowav said that it was very difficult to collect re- liable statistics bearing upon floriculture. He remarked that the bureau had made attempts to do this from time to time, .and while he believed reasonable success had ac- companied their efforts, there was always necessES,»LF PRICE PER 100 ROSES, C A nvT . TIO^^S AND VIOLETS. 1900 TO 1904. IN'CLUPT^'K. IN THE FOUR PRINCIPAL CUT FLOWER MARKETS. Year Market. Roses. Carnations. Violets. 1900 r"i>icago $4.43 11.38 .79 Boston 4.99 1.22 .69 "hiladolnhia 5.37 1.31 .69 New York 4.39 1.13 .70 Average 4.79 1.26 .72 1901 niicago 4.41 1.62 .75 Boston 6.78 1.54 .64 Philad^lnhia 6.38 1.84 .82 New York 6.02 1.30 .62 /Average 5.40 1.57 .68 19o: Chicago 6.14 1.80 .97 Boston 5.58 1.59 .62 T5hiIadclT,hia 6.90 1.74 .85 New York 5.34 1.28 .64 Average 5.74 1.60 .77 19ns Chicago 6.94 2.60 1.17 Boston 6.41 2.14 .56 Philadelnhia 10.68 3.29 1.30 New York 6.34 2.18 .61 Average 7.09 2.55 .91 1904 Chicago 6.79 2.62 1.18 Boston 5.73 1.75 .72 ■Philadelnhia 8.52 3.23 .75 New York 6.19 2.70 .66 Average 6.81 2.57 .83 General average 5.97 1.91 .78 With reference to the area under glass, no statistics had been collected fn' the past six years. As a matter of In- terest, however, the figures on the subiect had been tabti- lated from the American Florist Directorv for 1904. It .annears from these figures that there are In the T'rited States R.^fiS establishments engaged in the flori.sts business, both wholesale and retail, the growing of cut nowors and the ("rowing of plants for the trade. Assum- ing that those who are reported as having less than 1.000 square feet of slass have 7^0 square feet, and that those who are not reoortod as having any glass have at least SOO square feet each, and excluding those not likely to have glass, such as wholesale commission dealers, retail store florists, seedsmen and nurserymen. It appears that there are in the whoie TTnited States 62.910.000 square feet of glass or 1 44'' 1-5 acres, or. approximately, two square miles in glass .structures. This makes an average of .about S 000 square feet of glass for each establishment. The six Statrs having the greatest areas of glass in the order named are Illinois. New York. Pennsylvania, Ohio, New Jersev and Massachusetts. These six States have within their borders 61 per cent, of all the glass In the T'nit^'l States. Illinois heads the list with 15 per cent., I ^^ew York follows with 13 per cent., Pennsvlvania 12 per cent, Ohio 7I^ per cent.. New Jersey and Massachusetts each 7 per cent The figures as given show that these States have each the following area In glass: Illinois, S.l.'lS.OOO sq. ft.: New York, 7,766,000 sq. ft; Pennsylva- nia, 7.375.000 sq. ft.; Ohio, 4,672,000 sq. ft; New Jersey, 4,303,000 sq. ft. and Massachusetts. 4,280,000 sq. ft The speaker confe.ssed that these figures were somewhat of a surprise to him, but, as already Indicated, they are not based on data personally collected, Ijut are compiled from the latest information available. From this point the speaker's address was Illustrated with lantern slides. He stated that the object of the Il- lustrations would be to conduct big hearers, figuratively speaking, through the various branches of the Bureau of Plant Industry in order that they might see, as well as photographs could show, the nature of the work being done by the bureau in the interests of floriculture and hor- ticulture, how the work was conducted and its practical ap- plication. Attention was first called to the grounds of the depart- ment proper, how they were handled, and the efforts that are made to utilize them for object lessons both for the visiting laymen and for those interested directly In various commercial lines. i *^ vtA^i - .. ::«' The Beatty Bowling Trophy Brief mention was made of the school garden work that is being done under the auspices of the Bureau of Plant Industn'. the speaker stating that this subject would be more fidiy touched upon in an address to follow by Miss Susan B. Sipe, who is directly in charge of the work. In describing the facilities which the department now has for carrying on the work under glass, the speaker called attention to the new establishment which has re- cently been completed by Messrs. Lord and Bumham, This plant consists of thirteen houses of the most ap- proved modem construction. In addition to these there are seven or eight houses In other portions of the grounds, .and one large con.ser\'atory devoted entirely to economic plants and ornamentals. The thirteen houses recently con- structed constitute, however, the real working equipment for carrying on the various lines of Investigation that are under way. Illustrations of the houses were shown, and It was pointed out how certain of them were devoted entirely to the Investigation of plant diseases, how others are used for the purpose of developing plants connecting with the breeding Investigations carried on by Mr. George W. Oli- ver. Some of the houses are used for special collections, such as cacti, and others for the propagation of special plants, such as the mango and mangosteen, and other crops that are being studied with a view to Introducing them into the South and other portions of our tropical possessions. The speaker also called attention to a unique feature connected with the heating of these houses, the steam being secured from a large power plant In the neighborhood. He stated that It Is hoped ultimately to conduct a series of experiments for the purpose of deter- mining the best methods of handling and paying for steam secured in this way. Passing from the descriptive matter pertaining to the houses proper to the work which Is actually being eon- ducted In them, the speaker called special attention to the work that is being conducted on carnations and roses. The work on carnations this vear has to do mainly with test- ing carnations grown under glass al Summer as compared with those grown In the field. Work Is also under way having for Its object the solution of difficulties relating to selection In the growing of carnations. A system of rigid selection based on a scale of points will be Inaugurated the coming vear. the object being to determine the prac- t'eahilitv of Improving some of the more Important varie- ties now in use. Considerable work In the matter of grow- ing new seedling carnations Is also being conducted by Mr^ F M Bvrnes. and a portion of the house Is devoted each vear to the new seedlings. Selection for resistance to disease Is also a feature of this work. Attention was next called to the work on roses and vio- lets in the matter of selection, feeding experiments, study of diseases, etc. . One of the snecial features of the bureau s work Is the Autumnal flower exhibition, consisting mainly of chrysan- themums. This work Is carried on primarllv with a view to encouraging a greater interest In horticulture. The chrvsanthemum shows conducted every year by the Bu- reati of Plant Industrv and by the propagating gardens under the TVar Department are attended bv great numbers of people from the city, and are very popular. The speaker then passed to the consideration of some of the special diseases under Investigation by the bureau. Attention was called to the nematode or root-rot diseases of roses and the experiments that have been conducted for the purpose of preventive treatment. Illustrations were given showing the effect of soil treatment with a weak so- 216 The Plorists' Exchangre lution of formalin and it was pointed out that in badly infested beds treatment witli a 1 per cent, solution of formalin had been quite successful. Attention was also called to the various diseases of other crops, such as the spot disease of the violet, and methods of prevention : also the bud nematode and the root-knot disease of violets, and other maladies al¥ectingr this crop. The bacterial disease of calla lilies was also illustrated. It was shown liow this disease affects the flower and the leaf stalks, causing both to rot away. One of the officers of the bureau. Dr. Townsend, has made an investigation of this disease and published a bulletin on the subject, showing how the dis- ease is caused and how it may be prevented. The speaker stated that in a sliort lecture such as he was giving it was impracticable to go into details, but that publications on the subject of plant diseases can be obtained by address- ing the department. The speaker stated that the florists would probably be interested, indirectly at least, in the work recently con- ducted b.v the bureau in connection with the growing of mushrooms from pure spawn. This work had been inaugu- rated under Mr. Albert F. Woods, in charge of vegetable, pathological and physiological investigations, through Dr. B. M. Duggar. formerly a member of the bureau staff, but now connected with the Missouri State University. Dr. Duggar's assistant. Mr. Ferguson, has been quite success- ful in developing methods for the growing of mushrooms from pure spawn. Illustrations were given showing the laboratory methods followed in developing the spawn, how the spawn is speciallj- selected, and it was shown how the same rules which govern tlie selection of seed from ideal plants can be applied to mushroom culture. Illus- trations were also given of the methods of making brick spawn, and of mushroom establishments in which the pure spawn is used. The speaker then took up the work on bulbs, stating that for the past two years the department has had a bulb garden in which have been tested all the American- grown bulbs that could be obtained, and that some of the American-grown narcissi have provF-d very satisfac- tory. He stated that the Kmperor is one of the best that have thus far been tried, and that the Oolden Spur is also very fine. He also mentioned the new Elvira variety, said to be a cross between Narcissus Poeticus Ornatus and Polyanthus varieties, stating that it is perfectly hardy and makes a magnificent cut flower, and that it forces' well. Last year more than 3.H.nnn bulbs of all kinds were planted in the department trial grounds. The speaker also men- tioned the fact that a unique display of all classes and varieties of gladioli had been planned for this year, but that, unfortunately, the weather conditions had been un- favorable, and these efforts had not met with success. Dr. Galloway also stated that the members of the S. A. F. O. H.. as well as the American Peony Society would probably be interested in the work of the bureau in the direction of establishing standard variety collections of peony collections. He stated that last year IftO varieties were established on the Arlington Experimental Farm of the Department of Agriculture, and that this year 200 va- rieties have been ordered, so that in a few years the de- part lent will have a very interesting and valuable collec- tion of peony varieties. Illustrations were given of the bulb plantings of the de- oartment. and also of the bulb gardens of the Puget Sound region, and in Palifornia, North Carolina and Virginia. All these gardens wern visited recently by Mr. Oliver and were found to be doing well. Some of the views of fields of In-acinths and narcissi in full bloom were especially in- teresting. The speaker stated that probably most of the florists were more or less familiar with the work that Mr. Oliver is doing on improving the lily, but that it might be well to call attention to this work anew and to point out some of the recent developments. Some important work is now under way in the matter of growing new hybrid lilies The Dosslbllitv of growing lilies from seed is believed to have been commercially demonstrated. Illustrations were given showing lilies with ten or twelve flowers grown in four- teen months from seed. Publications of the bureau bear- mg on the subject were referred to from which those In- terested could obtain full data. Another special feature of the work under glass men- tioned by the speaker is the attempt to produce new types of lettuce by crossing. This work has been carried oii for two years or more with yerv favorable results Many successful crosses have been made by Mr. Oliver, and tli'e resultant plants are in many cases showing features of considerable promise. More than 6.000 plants were grown the past Summer on the department grounds for the pur- pose of eliminating by .selection certain undesirable quali- ties of the new tvpe.s. The object of all this work is to secure types better adapted for growth under glass The speaker stated that for a nimiher of years he had been interested in lettuce, and in growing it had endeavored as accurately as possible to determine tile weak points of the different varieties, as well as their strong points. With the knowledge acquired in this way certain ideals were formulated, and the main object of this work was to see if those ideals could not be secured by bringing together types in which certain of the ideal elements were present The Ideal elements which, in the judgment of the sneaker were essential, were pointed out and discussed. It was stated that further selection work was necessary before seed could be distributed, but as soon as It was ready it would be sent out to those interested In the growing of this crop. The speaker dwelt at some length on the fact jugt stated namely, that the efforts of the denartment were wholly In the direction of aiding the florists and horticulturist.s In every way within its power, and that no discrimin.ation whatever would be made in sending out material wherever such material was thought to give promise of value. Attention as also called to other lines of plant-breeding work, mostly conducted by Mr. Oliver. Roses clematis and several other ornamental crops were mentioned in this connection. Dr. Galloway concluded his address by referring to some of the newer plants in which the florists and horticultur- ists are either directly or indirectly Interested Snecial attention was called to the collection of spineless cacti now being brought together for the purpose of distribution in the West with a view to Improving forage conditions Men- tion was also made of a number of tropical and semi- tropical plants, such as the mango and mangosteen which are being grown, propagated and develoned under Mr. Oli- ver's direction, with a. view to introducing these crops more extensively into Florida. Attention was also called to a number of other new or rare plants which are still under investlg.ntion. and which it was stated would be disseminated later If they were found to be of value. Evening Session. Wednesday, August 16, 1903. The evening session opened \\ith a very large at- tendance, the interesting lecture by Miss Susan B. Sipe being the principal attraction. The lecturer was well received and frequently applauded, often in the cour.«e of her remarks creating considerable merri- ment by witty references to occurrences in the work in which she is so enthusiastic. The society tendered her a rising vote of thanks. Work of the Bureau of Plant Industry in Promoting Horticulture and Civic Improvement Among the Children of Washington, D. C. liy MlbS^SusanB. Sipe,Instructor of Botany, WaNhingtna. D.C In the Spring of 1902 application was made by Normal School No. 1 to the Chief of the Bureau of Plant Indus- try. Dr. B. T. Galloway, for assistance in introducing elementary horticulture into its curriculum. In a report to the Secretary of Agriculture he states the reasons for the generous help the school has received in response to this application. "The great interest now being mani- fested in nature study has prompted the bureau to en- courage the ino\'ement by such means as might legiti- mately bo within Its power. It seems proper that the department as a whole should recognize the work, as its underlying principle is the encouragement of rural life and rural pursuits. There can be no question that this movement will greatly aid agriculture by implanting in the plastic mind of the child a love for agricultural pur- suits. It is essential that efforts should be made in our educational system to bring early to the mind of the child such facts that will be of value in emphasizing the imnortance and the necessity of agricultural work." Previous to this, bulletins had been issued, and Con- gressmen had been urged to use their distribution of seed among children; but realizing that the progress in teach- ing children would necessarily be slow, owing to the lack of training of public school teachers, it is now urging the establishment of elementary courses in horticulture and agriculture in all normal schools, and is demon- strating its ideas through the normal schools in Wash- ington. A brief statement of the work follows, but it is im- possible to measure its results. The Evening Star of this city said in an editorial recently: "In consequence of this propaganda there are now at work in the Dis- trict of Columbia thousands of young gardeners who will never lose their fondness for the soil, and will be better citizens in later years for their instruction in gard- ening." The recognition by a department of govern- ment of the movement to establish children's gardens has strengthened efforts in other parts of the country that had previously been looked upon as "fads." Representa- tives of the government from Canada, Great Britain. New Zealand and France have studied the work, and returned to their own countries stimulated to further the move- ment there. In 1902 an expert was detailed to deliver five lectures to the students of the normal school on soils, propaga- tion of plants by cuttings, budding and grafting and seed planting. At the close of the course both vegetable and flower seeds were distributed for home planting, as there was no land available in the vicinity of the school for a garden. These home gardens were inspected during the Summer, and in the Pall a flower show was held. The results warranted the department offering additional assistance. A small greenhouse, a work room, and three thousand square feet of land were placed at its disposal. In 1903 the greenhouse was doubled in size; and in 1904 the work had grown so that one of the large greenhouses was assigned the school, together with seven thousand square feet of land. The colored normal school has also I>een granted the use of a greenhouse and potting shed, thus affording that school the same opportunities for study. What Is Tau^t. In the .greenhou.se. both theoretical and practical work are taught. By means of experiments, which in turn are simplified for the children in the school-rooms, the stu- dents are taught the effect of water and of fertilizers on different kinds of soil; value of oultivatlon for the conservation of water, seed planting, germination tests for seed vitality, and the life processes of plants. So they have general information sufficient to work with plants in the school-room and in the garden intelligently. There is propagation of soft wood material by cuttings and hard wood material by cuttings, budding, grafting and ringing. Necessarily for practice, much material is raised, so that the two normal schools have practicallv become the supply department for the city for school-ground plant- ing, and, to a large extent, for the potted plants and bulba for school -rooms. Requirements of the Teachers. The student-teacher must have practice in making a garden and in handling outdoor classes. Greenhouse work is not sufficient training. The most satisfactory place for garden-making is at the student's home. There the garden may be studied to its full fruit. There acquaint- ance is formed with the virtues necessary to produce success in a garden as well as in other lines of life. The home garden is legitimate school work, so it must be in- spected. One hundred and seventy-five students have taken this course since the work began. All of these gardens have been inspected once, some twice, and sug- gestions given where needed. Statistics taken before the work begins with a new class show that two-thirds of the students, ranging from 18 to 20 vears of age. had never put a seed into the ground before. One girl at- tempted to dig her garden three feet in depth with a small trowel. In order to prepare a bed for coreopsis seed. The lack of general information on our commonest gar- den vegetables and flowers is appalling. One student in the present class did not know peas when the pods were on the vine. And these will be teachers of our city schools next year! It goes without saying that from such our children could not receive inspiration for their own gardens. Training of the public school teacher Is a n''<;essitY if we are to reach the children. The Extent of the Work. Following the example set by the normal school, the children of the graded schools have been encouraged to have gardens at home. Through a local seedsman 66.000 penny packages of seed were sold the children in 1904, and 120,000 in 1905. Both vegetable and flower seeds were selected, and much attention has been paid to vines and flowers for Fall blooming, so that flower shows will be held in all school buildings at the opening of school. The children were instructed how to plan and plant the gardens, by the teachers, who received sheets of simple instructions, issued by the Board of Education, on both home gardens and improvement of school gi'ounds. The Influence of the Work. There has been a mar\'elous improvement in the ap- pearance of surroundings of school buildings during the last two years. The recent widespread movement for civic improvement has aroused in our teachers the feeling that the school surroundings should be the neighborhood ideal, the ideal from which the neighboring homes should receive their inspiration. It has taken us one hundred years to learn this in Washington; 1905 marks the cen- tennial of our schools, and it also marks the introduction of school gardening, whose main object at present is the improvement of school grounds. Two years ago the Franklin School, the building in which the Normal School is located, undertook to present an object lesson to the city of the manner in which an unsightly, forlorn, ne- glected spot could be made attractive with little expen- diture of money, and by children. Plants and some good soil were begged, the tools were broueht from the homes, the children did the work, and the Department of Agri- culture gave shrubbery and grass seed. Such a trans- formation was made that the following year thirty -two schools followed its example, and this year one hundred and twenty of the one hundred and twenty-four buildings for graded schools. In but few cases are the efforts pre- tentious, but the seeds for the future have been sown. What has been done has been well done. Permanent shrubbery has been put in, usually massed against the building, or in borders, and excellent lawns have been made, unmarred by flower beds, where previously there had been nothing but clay. Through the hard work neces- sary to produce these results the children are learning to realize ownership and property rights, so that there is little vandalism. Where possible, the work done outdoors has always been related to the other studies of the school. This is easily done in arithmetic, English, composition, spelling and drawing. The limited space around the schools limits the amount of such work that can be so broadly done In a garden of individual plots, whose sole purpose is the teaching of agriculture and horticulture. Such a garden has been conducted on the seven thousand square feet of land allowed the Normal School on the grounds of the Department of Agriculture. The schools of Wash- ington have excellent courses for girls in manual train- ing, but have neglected the boys, except in the higher grades. To show the value of gardening as a form of manual training for the development of boys, a sixth, grade class of boys in the vicinity of the department has been used as an object lesson for the school authori- ties. While the girls of the school are at the cutting and fitting school, the boys report at the Normal School greenhouse for elementary lessons in soils, seed planting, propagation, potting, etc. As early as possible in the Spring each boy is assigned a plot of ground, 9 by 20 feet. On this, eight kinds of vegetables and two kinds of flow- ers are grown. The plots are uniformly planted to give the effect of an orderly kitchen garden. Some of the (joys have duplicated their plots in their back yards. Whatever a boy raises is his own. It is surprising the amount that cati be taken from such a small space. The Object of the School Garden. The object of a school garden is not alone to grow vege- tables, but to use the flowers and vegetables grown in the all-round development of the child. To make the boys familiar with common products of the United States, plots of grains, fiber plants, and some of our common local products, are planted. As these crop.s mature, lessons are given on them in their industrial importance to man. These have been followed by other crops, mostly leguminous ones, to benefit the soil and at the same time give some idea of rotation of crops. There is no other form of manual training in the schools which of- fers such a field for correlation with the school-room work. An immense amount of arithmetic can be gotten from the garden, and such that is of practical use. These b(.)ys ha\e calculated the amount of fertilizer needed, the cost of fencing, the cost of the garden, and of the indi- \ idual plots, the amount of lime needed on a plot at a gi\'en amount to an acre, the amount of seed needed for a small plot when the amount used on an acre is known. Geography has played an important part in the garden, and the freedom of speech engendered gives the English teacher immense opportunity for good work. The physical development of the boys by the outdoor work is a great point in its favor. In all, there is no line of manual training, so far, in our public schools that develops the child, intellectually and physically, so well as gaixtening. Its influence upon the homes of the children should make it appeal to those not directly interested in educational matters, for in so far as the schools influence the homes, in so far they go to make better citizens. A noted educator has said: "A school without a garden is like a stag without water." The movement is widespread in this country and growing stronger each year. It has been promoted by settlement workers, by business firms, by private individuals, by schools. "The idea is so simple and so natural," says a report on the subject by the Bureau of Education, "that the coming century will wonder how educational institu- tions could have existed without them and been true to their purpose." The question box was then opened, the first inquiry submitted being "Plants Worthy of More Genera] Use as Summer Bedders." Mr. Lonsdale recommended the croton, which, with its various beautiful colorings, was admirably adapted for this purpose. Mr. Hill, being called on by the chairman, told of having seen on his recent trip to Europe large num- The Florists' Bxohange 217 bers of dwarf salvias used. He believed such plants to be well adapted to this country as well. Mr. CuEhman Inquired of Mr. Hill if he had seen the new Nicotiana Sanderse employed to any extent as a bedding plant abroad. Mr. Hiil said that he had observed it in various places, but the consensus of opinion seemed to differ as to its availability and desirability as a bedding plant. He could see where it could be used quite ef- fectively in certain places, as against a wall or to hide some unsightly object. He thought there was only a limited use for it, however, and di_d not ap- prehend that it would be grown to any great extent. The color of the flower was not particularly pleasing to the eye. being a purplish pink. There were many opinions of it in Europe, but most of the professional men o^'er there seem to discount the plant quite heavily. Peter Bisset thought the nicotiana could be used effectively in a vase as a center plant, along with other flowers; there were now quite a number of colors in this plant. As regards Summer bedding plants, he mentioned that quite a number of palms, dracsenas and crotons were grown in Washington as Summer bedders; also for sub-tropical effects, such things as cannas, alocas;as, castor oil plants, etc., give a beautiful effect. He advised against holding on altogether to flowering plants such as geraniums, coleus, alternanthera, etc. Mr. Lamb was of opinion that, on account of the cost of the plants mentioned by Mr. Bisset, they would never become popular. The masses wanted plants that could be purchased at a reasonable price, and these this society should advise to be employed The heliotrope, for instance, in a good rich place in full sunshine gave very satisfactory results. Mr. Hallock told of having seen in Paris the mont- bretia used quite extensively, taking there the place of the geranium; it was a bulb that was cheap, easily gr.own. blooming almost continuously, and was almost- hardy. They could be kept in any cellar, and he thought they should be more extensively used in this country. Mr. Vincent was also in favor of a class of plants that could be obtained reasonably cheap, such as the large majority of purchasers with a short purse would be likely to buy. Mr. Freeman condemned Nicotiana Sanderse. liken- ing it to a common weed. The use of palms and crotons in Summer bedding would be too expensive to be generally adopted. He did not decry the kind of planting; it could be very suitably employed in parks and private grounds, but it did not come down to the level of the ordinary person. Mr. Turnley recommended achillea, hardy phlox, lychnis, chalcedonica and zinnia as filling the bill for a cheap garden. Mr. Hill spoke of the extensive use of the Paris Daisy, particularly the new variety, Queen Alex- andra; this plant was more largely used in France than any other, being often found interspersed among palms and other sub-tropical plantings. It was also grown in pots and for window boxes. He believed that this plant would become popular here when its beauty was more generally known. The next question dealt with was "The Handling of Carnations Between Time of Cutting and Marketing." Peter Fisher, president of the American Carnation Society, said he made it a rule to cut his carnations as early as possible in the morning before the sun affected the sap. He stored in a cool cellar in vases, never putting more than thirty-five flowers, at the most, in a vase five inches in diameter, keeping them there until the following morning. He was against the use of the ice chest in the storing of carnations, believing that that receptacle was responsible for a great deal of the trouble in handling carnations. He always strove to cut his blooms when about two- thirds open; this, of course, varied with the varieties, particularly the colored sorts, while the lighter col- ored varieties were cut a little closer in order to re- tain their color. Asked as to the kind of cellar for storage purposes, he replied that it was an ordinary cellar that received the light from one side and one end. but perfect ventilation could be given. He used no benches, standing the vases on the floor. M. A. Patten keeps his flowers, which are picked early, in a room on the north side of his greenhouse. It is practically a room in the inside of a shed; there is good air space, and he had never found it neces- sary to use ice; he had benches on which to store the flowers. He urged careful packing, preferring waxed paper to the common newspaper generally employed. An inquirer asking where he could get a course in greenhouse management and floriculture, was recom- mended to try the Missouri Botanical Garden. A question treating on the subject of a reciprocal agreement between Canada and the United States, to be effected without injury to either country, created considerable merriment, but no response. The meeting then adjourned at 9:45 p. m. Report of Thursday's Proceedings will be found on page 219 On Monday evening the exhibition halls presented an animated appearance. Quite a number of the displays were in place by that time, and a large, varied and interesting exhibition will surely materi- alize. It is, indeed, unfortunate that in order to accommodate the exhibits it has been found neces- sary to utilize two halls, but this was quite unavoid- able, and, while being somewhat inconvenient. It will not, it is thought, militate in any way against the exhibitors, all of whose displays are interesting enough to attract the delegates. The Plant Exhibits. Tlio plant exhibits at the Washington convention were largo and apparently more varied than has been seen at .somo former conventions, but it is rather unfortunate that a larger hall could not have been secured, so that ttu' entire exhibition would be under one roof. As it was. the second floor of the National Rifles Armory and also the Masonic Hall on F street were almost entirely devoted to plants, these two halls being nearly back to back on parallel streets. In the Armory the Arm of H. A. Dreer, Philadelphia, occupied the largest space, with an exhibit of palms and di'corative stock, among which were large kentias in tubs, some being single specimens S to 9 feet high. In the mis- cellaneous stock from this well-known firm were also some fine araucarias and a plant of the variegated form of Bou- gainvillea Sanderiana, originated by W. K. Harris, of Philadelphia. Charles D. Ball, of Holmesburg. Philadelphia, showed a tine group of palms in trade sizes, the shapely stock of this grower showing to especial advantage in the kentias in 6-inch and 8-inch pots. J. Roehrs Company. Carlton Hifl. N. J., had quite a large and varied exhibit of line stock, among which were kentias in several sizes, some nice plants of Geonoma imperialis. crotons. anthuriums. Ficus Parcellii and ar- disias. Lemuel Ball. Wissinoming, Philadelphia, had an at- tractive display of medium sized palms; also some small ferns and crotons. Lager & Hurrell. Summit. N. J., staged a small but choice display of orchids, including Vanda Kimballiana, a snigular (lowered bifrenaria, and various cattleyas. leelias and dendrobiums. Vaughan"s Greenhouses. Western Springs, showed a number of Baby Rambler roses in flower, the plants being in 4-inch and 5-incli pots mostly. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago-New York. — A large and attractive line of seasonable bulbs, in Bermuda and Cali- fornia grown freesias, single and double tulips, L. Harrisii. selected stock, hyacinths, narcissus and Bermuda grown Roman hyacinths, attracted much attention. J. A. Peterson, Cincinnati, again displayed his well- grown young stock of Gloire de Lorraine begonias, and also Pandanus Veitchil and nephrolepis in various sizes, all of highly creditable quality. Templin & Son. Calla. Ohio, occupied a space of fifty or more square feet with Begonia Templinii in various small sizes, but the plants seemed to have suffered to some extent in transit. In the Masonic Hall, the exhibit of John Scott. Brook- lyn, N. v., occupied a large table near the entrance, this grower showing the nephrolepis that bears his name \n specimens that are admirable beyond question. The per- fect form and multitude of fronds on even the 3-inch plants are a source of wonder to the visitors. Mr. Scott also showed an assortment of well-grown dracsenas and Pandanus Veitchii. Craig & Son, Philadelphia, Pa., showed a table of beau- tifully colored crotons, mostly in small sizes, and also an assortment of decorative and flowering stock, among which were some of the fine cyclamens for which this firm is widely known. F. R. Pierson Company, Tarrytown, N. Y., made a most attractive exhibit of the "Tarrytown Fern,' as their im- proved form of Nephrolepis Piersoni has been dubbed among the trade; also a new form of elegantissima, more finely divided. Almost opposite to them were to be seen Nephrolepis Barrowsii. from Barrows & Son, Whitman. Mass.. these two ferns being near enough together to allow of a com- parison of their merits by intending purchasers. A. N. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn., showed an assortment of palms and ferns for the trade, the plants being in nice condition and mostly of species that are in demand. Siebrecht & Son. New Rochelle, N. Y.. staged a miscel- laneous display of foliage plants, among which were some palms, dracaenas, aucubas, some very large ivies and a few orchids, in all covering probably 200 square feet. N. Studer, Anacostia. D. C, made a showing of foliage plants and ferns, mostly in small sizes, but nice young stock for florists' use. Joseph Heacock, Wyncote. Pa., exhibited kentias in vari- ous sizes of well-grown stock, these palms having been made a specialty by this grower for a few seasons past and being produced in considerable quantity and good quality. The United States Agricultural Department also made an exhibit of palms and cacti in this hall, among which were included many comparatively rare specimens of each family, the specimens being mostly small, but in nice con- dition and attractively arranged and on the whole credit- able to the Department. J. L. O'Quinn & Co., Raleigh, N. C, showed a form of A.sparagus plumosus. said to be of unusually rapid and compact grovvtli and thought by the originator to be a natural hybrid, though possibly a sport from A. plumosus nanus. J. M. Lamb. Fayetteville. N. C, had a very interesting exhibit of sarracenias, Venus fly trap, magnolias, native orcliids and other wild Southern plants. H. H. Berger & Co., New York, showed imported azaleas and araucarias in the lower hall of the Armory. In addition to the above H. H. Berger k Co. exhibited a well-.s.-I.cted stock of liulhs in all leading varieties and colors, such as Dutch liy;i(:iriths, crocus, callas, tulips, nar- ci.ssus, freesias. etc.. and .s.imki line Kentia B<-lmoreana .seed. An automatic plant watering device, a reuent importation from Germany, attracted special attention. It consists of a glass bulb and tube; into this water is poured, the end of the lube inserted in tile earth, and the water thus used up as it evaporates. Storrs & Harrison Company. Paincsvlllo; Ohio, made an exhibit of well-grown hardy roses, the plants having been lifted from the open ground and stripped of foliage to show the canes. H. A. Dreer also showed a well-filk;d tank of aquatics !n the Masonic llall. this feature of the exhibition always at- tracting much attention from the visitor.s. In Masonic Hall, also, S. S. Pennock. Philadelphia, made an attractive showing of dahlias grown by L. K. Peacock Company, Atco. N. J. L. B. BragLie, Hinsdale. Mass.. had some fine samples of his specialties — cut ferns, Christmas trees, lycopodium, wreathing, etc. Arthur Cowee, Berlin. N. Y., made a magiiincent di.splay of his gladiolus, which was a center of admiration. Some beautiful light and yellow ground colors were in this ex- hibit; also spikes of the handsome White Lady, and of the wild form, G. dracocephalus. A charming red with darker velvety markings and some pretty bluish purple flowers were also .shown. The individual segments of all were ex- ceedingly large, and the whole exhibit up to the usual standard of this well-known gladiolus grower. John Lewis Childs, Floral Park, N. Y., also had a grand display of named varieties of gladiolus of the Childsii and Gandavensis sections, particularly attractive being the handsome light pink flowered variety America. William P. Craig, Philadelphia, showed lily bulbs, in excellent condition. F. R. Pierson Company, Tarrytown, N. Y., made a neat display of bulbs of tulips, hyacinths, narcissus, crocus and L. Harrisii in first-class shape. H. J. Smith, Hinsdale, Mass., showed hardy cut ferns, leucothoe sprays and Christmas trees. Thomas Collins. Hinsdale, Mass., also showed hardy cut ferns, Christmas trees and otiiers of his well-known spe- cialties. E. Schmidt, Washington, D. C, had an interesting dis- play of water lilies, aquaria and aquaria plants. Miscellaneous Exhibits. The J. B. Owen Pottery Company. Zanesvillo, Ohio, filled one side of Masonic Hall with a comprehensive display of their wares, among which were observed such useful things as jardinieres in the greatest variety, hanging flower vases in 72 different finishes, rustic work, "Mission" ware, etc., a most elaborate and interesting exhibit. H. Bayersdorfer & Co.. Philadelphia. — The exhibit of this enterprising and progressive firm was arranged along two sides of the second floor in the National Rifles Build- ing, and, as usual, was one of the largest and most at- tractive displays to be seen in the exhibition. Among the new things shown the writer was a line of imported tone- ware flower vases for cut flov/ers and ferneries. A com- plete display of bells in three different materials — first, the folding crepe bells in white, red, and red, white and blue : second, the velour in red only, the finish being in felt; third, immortelles, also in red only. In wreaths was noted an artistic and extensive line of metal designs In crosses, anchors and pillows, also made up in fancy cycas wreaths, with flowers in wax and porcelain ; other lines of wreaths were in magnolia, beech and ruscus. as well as in red immortelles. In baskets, this firm, as usual, showed a most elaborate line in all the weli-known varieties, in- cluding a novelty in flower ribbon baskets of various shades ; also a line of tin-lined twig baskets in ovals, nests and hampers. A combination wheat design of standing sheaf with wheat wreath, flat sheaf and cycas wreaths at- tached, to be used in the entire or for display purposes; also available in its separate parts. The above form a leading part in the florists' supplies shown. M. Rice & Co.. Philadelphia, occupied two sides of the second floor of the National Rifles Building with a very interesting and complete exhibition of florists* sup- plies, the features of their display being a new silk globe electrolier, in all harmonizing colors, for decorative pur- poses, and in various flower sliades, sliaped in the style of the old Englisli lantern and lighted by electricity; new rose bowls of silk and wicker, protected by zinc pans ; square pot covers in wicker worI< and rush, more desirable than the round cover, as the pot can be so much more readily handled. An exclusive line of florists' ribbons matching each and every flower color. A full display was also to be seen at this stand of the thousand and one articles used by the retail florist. Reed & Keller, New York. — Among the more notable novelties shown by this firm in their comprehensive ex- hibit of florists' supplies were noted many interesting wire designs — a true lovers' knot canopy and a palm leaf can- opy,. both for wedding ceremonies, a practical use of the latter being demonstrated by a priedieu and rails, with palm surroundings. For the lower part of a casket were shown the following: A casket crown, entirely new. very effective ; a casket lyre and casket heart and coronet, casket cross and open heart, combination of casket scroll and cross and a new form of Faith, Hope and Charity. A piece de resistance for this year's exhibition was a com- bination of a ship's anchor and column, the column being painted white to resemble marble and consequent stability. A novelty in pottery ware was a line of children's heads, also pigs, for grass growing effect ; quite taking, seed being planted on the head, sprouting and forming a hair-like effect. Anotlier feature is a florist's utility box, for hold- ing his sticks, thread, wire and tinfoil. In addition, the firm showed a full line of florists' supplies in all its diversified and innumerable forms, and they proudly claim all the goods shown to be of their own manufacture, except the glassware, which also, however, is American. Schloss Bros.. 533 Broadway, New York. — In a com- plete line of florists' ribbons this firm showed an entirely new design of American Beauty ribbon, combining the shades of the flower and the foliage; new plaited violet tassels for corsage bouquets ; also a very effective "Bon Voyage" ribbon in assorted colors, for steamer baskets, the lettering being stamped in silver. 218 The Plorists' Exchange Daniel B. Long. Buffalo, N. T, — A line of samples of printed matter, including cards, tags, booklets and sta- tionery supplies — "Publicity forms for the trade." The very cleverly executed color combinations issued by this indefatigable gentleman are well worthy looking Into, two of his latest designs being one of forget-me-nots and one of parrot tulips. S. S. Pennock. Philadelphia. — This firm made one of the best arranged ribbon displays In the exhibition hall. Among some of the new things shown were bridal scarfs in lace effects for florists' use ; special broad ribbons, eight and ten inches wide, in orchid, American Beauty, Meteor and Killarney rose shades ; also In violet and purple for funeral work. There was shown a new lot of dotted chif- fon. Special corsage pins, in new and novel designs, in colors harmonizing with violets, lily of the valley, orchids, etc., were also shown. In addition to the above, a full assortment of staple goods were on exhibition. Lion & Wertheimer, 463 Broadway, New York. — This firm's exhibit was to be found just off the staii-way on the second floor of the National Rifles Building. A full line of ribbons of all styles, widths and colors was on view. Those novelties which attracted special attention were the lace effect chiffon, ombre shaded chiffon, this latter com- ing in popular shades, one kind varying in tone from white on the right-hand edge of the ribbon to a pretty pink on the other edge, from light green to dark green, and another from lavender to a deep purple. The new orchid and car- nation ribbon, for baskets, was seen here. What appeared to be a very useful novelty was the automatic violet cord, knot and bow. already made, by pulling one of the ends of which, the cord is securely fastened around the bouquet. J. Stern & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. — Their exhibit, on the second floor. National Rifles Building, consisted of a com- plete line of wax flowers, wreaths, etc., baskets in various designs, the new German script, a sample book of new kinds of matting for use in making baskets and flower pots. The novelty which it was desired most to exhibit at tlie convention was delayed on its way from abroad. This consisted of green static and German holly wreaths, in oval shape. On the lower floor of the National 'Rifles Building was found a small army of exhibitors, among these : Henry F. Michell Company, Philadelphia, Pa. — Here is a most instructive and interesting display, including every requisite for the greenhouse, from tools, insecticides, fungi- cides and implements to bulbs to plant the houses with ; of the latter a fine and comprehensive collection in all sea- sonable varieties, among them, first size named hyacinths, 6-7 and 7-9. L. Harrisii (Michell's Special Brand) ; mon- ster L. candidum. English mushroom spawn, Whilldin's Standard flower pots, McMichael's sulphur blower, throw- ing a great volume of the powder without waste, etc., etc. E. Hippard, Youngstown, Ohio. — An improved form of automatic steam trap, "Standard Return Steam Trap." A full description of this valuable device will be given in a later issue. Hummel & Downing Company, Milwaukee. — A repre- sentative line of cut flower boxes. William J. Boas & Co., 1026 Ridge avenue, Philadelphia. — This firm made a very full and comprehensive display, one of its features being a single American Beauty box. Their line is a general one of folding (lower boxes. J. W. Sefton Manufacturing Company, 247-251 South Jefferson street, Chicago, and Anderson, Ind. — Here was a neat and attractive exhibit, consisting of the firm's full line of violet, cut flower and design boxes ; also a com- plete line of corrugated shipping boxes, tastefully ar- ranged on a specially constructed corrugated table and pagoda. This firm caries three grades and all sizes. Dayton Paper Novelty Company, Dayton, Ohio. — A well- arranged exhibit. This firm makes a specialty of embossed lettering on heavy cardboard boxes. A novelty for this Fall will be an enameled white folding box, made in all the most popular sizes, the lettering being In any colors de- sign. The embossing press used by this firm Is of special construction, with mechanical feed. Heller & Co., Montclair, N. J. — This firm displayed one of their modern mice-proof seed cases, 10 feet 6 inches in length by 6 feet high, equipped with interchangeable draw- ers. Their seed cases are built on the sectional plan, with drawers holding from two to eighteen quarts. A very popular and durable case for all who handle seeds. Jos. Breck & Sons, Boston, Mass.— An exhibit of Jardinieres, manufactured out of solid oak, bound with three brass hoops and thirteen staves, every fourth stave extending two to three inches beyond the bot- tom of the jardiniere, and thus forming the legs. A very attractive article made up in all sizes for standard pots and pans. Represented by I. Rosnosky. John C. Moninger Co., Chicago— This firm showed an undripable wooden gutter, fitting together on the tongue and groove order, the same as a ship's deck- ing. Has been fully tried and is warranted abso- lutely reliable. Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago — Improved hot water greenhouse boiler. Burnham-Hitchings-Pierson Co., New York — This exhibit showed the new standard sectional Burnham boiler, which is to be adopted in future as the stand- ard boiler of this company. Represented by D. T. Connor. Roseville Pottery Co., Zanesville, Ohio — An inclusive ■ display of jardinieres and pedestals. E. W. Holt, New York— Rubber hose. Anders Rasmussen, New Albany, Ind. — Improved self balancing cast iron ventilator. A. H. Hews & Co., North Cambridge, Mass. — A garden lawn vase and pedestal in imitation granite. It is also made to resemble marble; granite, however. Is to be preferred, as making a more natural and elegant appearance; cheaper than iron and very im- posing. Also show veranda vases in imitation terra- cotta, together with a full line of standard flower pots, bulb pans, azalea pots and cut flower vases. Firm is represented by L. D. Bryant. Herendeen Mfg. Co., Geneva, N. Y. — This firm, the majiufacturers of the Furman boiler, had an exhibit consisting of one large sectional boiler, heating 12,000 feet of glass, and one small round boiler for resi- dential use. The exhibit was in charge of P. W. Herendeen, of Geneva; E. W. Mandeville. of the New York oflSce, and Joshua Naylor, of Baltimore. George M. Garland Co., Desplaines, 111.— The Gar- land Iron Drip Conductor, iron posts, angle iron pur- lins, grate bars, etc. The Holly-Castle Co., 49 Federal street, Boston, Mass.— The HoUy-Castle Electric Circulator, a simple, practically automatic device, electrically driven to lake the circulation of water for heating entirely away from the boiler and coal pile and place the same under absolute personal supervision. Controls a circulation from one to one hundred gallons per minute, with the weather, without increasing coal consumption to do it, and without changing speed of circulator. It is perfectly reliable under conditions where gravity circulation fails. Overcomes all troubles due to detective or irregular graded piping. Will send the water over any elevation, and the boiler may be placed wherever desired. Contains no parts liable to get out of order, does not obstruct natural circulation and saves coal. W. H. Ernest, Washington, D. C. — A display of his well known line of flower pots In all sizes. Crowl Fern Co.. Millington, Mass. — Perns and greens for florists. Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleveland. Ohio— "The Everlasting Greenhouse Bench," a tile bench with tile legs, easy to put up, movable: will never wear out. Dillon Greenhouse Mfg. Co., Bloomsburg. Pa.— A new feature is their indestructible zinc cap for lapped glass, the caps being so arranged that the glass can- not possibly slip: the use of the zinc saves painting, and there is no exposure of wood to rot in the weather; the glass cannot blow out. The construction is of U iron and structural steel, braced by T cast- iron braces, the posts, of composition, are bedded in cement, the entire combination forming what this company claims to be the strongest of all green- house structures. S. M. Hamilton, Coshocton, Ohio — Carnation sup- ports. Quaker City Machine Co.. Richmond. Ind. — Evans' Twentieth Century Arm, taking less than one-third the power on the shaft to operate a ventilator with this arm than with the old style arm. Mr. Evans also shows a "Lazy Tongs" arm for side ventilators on low houses, the object being to save all obstruction on the walks. A fuller description will be given In a later issue. August Corts & Son, Wyncote. Pa. — Corts' Stake Fasteners and Tendrils. The fasteners for tying stakes in the rose house, the tendrils to support carna- tion and other plants. These appear to be great time saving appliances. Conard & Jones Co., West Grove. Pa. — Canna West Grove. A. T. Boddington. of New York, made a choice, well- selected and exclusively bulb exhibit for florists' use. cov- ering all known wants and every commercial desideratum. What more can be said? Souvenirs were distributed by the John C. Moninger Co., Chicago, consisting of a very practical purse. The Whilldin Flower Pot Co.. miniature flower pots and saucers. The J. W. Sefton Mfg. Co.. of Chicago. 111., and Anderson, Ind., gave away a very handsome thermometer mounted on celluloid. The Herendeen Mfg. Co.. Geneva. N. Y.. an imitation twenty-dollar gold piece as to size, with an appropriate advertise- ment embossed thereon. The Florists' Exchange. New York, a series of four postal cards, illustrating views of the City of Washington. JUDGES AWARDS. Exhibition Judges. John T. Temple. Davenport. Ta. ; A. L. Halstead, Belleville, 111.; Joseph A. Manda, South Orange, N. J. Class A— Plants. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York — The New Baby Rambler Rose. Certificate of merit. H. A. Dreer. Inc., Philadelphia, Pa. — Bougainvillea, William K. Harris. Highly commended. Robert Craig & Son. Philadelphia. Pa. — FIcus pan- durata. Bronze medal. A. Ley & Brother. Washington. D. C.^Adlantum hybridum. Certificate of merit. F. R. Pierson Co.. Tarrytown, N. Y. — Improved Nephrolepis Piersoni elegantissima. Honorable men- tion. J. L. O'Quinn. Raleigh, N. C. — Improved Asparagus tenuissimus. Certificate of merit. Henry H. Barrows & Son, Whitman, Mass. — Neph- rolepis Barrowsii. Whitmanni. Certificate of merit; highly commended. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C— Collection of new cactus, palms and Ouvirandra fen- estralis. Certificate of merit. Class B— Cut Blooms. John Lewis Chllds, Floral Park, Long Lsland, N. Y. — Gladiolus America. Certificate of merit. Arthur Cowee. Berlin. N. Y.— Gladiolus No. 1.000. Certificate of merit. Gladiolus No. 769. Certificate of merit. Gladiolus No, 401. Highly commended. Glad- iolus Mephistopheles. Honorable mention. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa.— Canna Louisiana. Certificate of merit. Class C— Boilers and Heating Apparatus. E. H. Hippard. Youngstown, Ohio— Steam return trap. Certificate of merit. Holly-Castle Co.. Boston, Mass.— Electric circulator. Certificate of merit. Class D— Greenhouse Appliances Including Flower Pots. John C. Moninger Co. — New improved wood gutter. Highly commended. Louis Wittbold, Chicago, 111.— New watering system. Bronze medal. Cleveland Cut Flower Co.. Cleveland, Ohio— Ever- lasting tile bench. Certificate of merit. Dillon Greenhouse Mfg. Co.. Bloom,=burg. Pa.— Zinc strips for laying lapped glass. Highly commended. New purlin and root support. Certificate of merit. Quaker City Machine Co.. Richmond. Ind. — New ventilating arms. Certificate of merit. Class G— Miscellaneous. Heller & Co., Montclair, N. J —Mice Proof Seed Cases with interchangeable drawers. Honorable men- tion. George C. Watson. Philadelphia. Pa. — Lawn mower .'sharpener. Highly commended. Class E— Florists' Supplies, Including Fancy Earthenware, J. B. Owens Pottery Co.. Zanesville. Ohio — Line of florists' decorative vase.s. Certificate of merit. Dayton Paper Novelty Co.. Dayton, Ohio — Embossed flower boxes. Highly commended. Joseph Breck & Sons. Boston, Mass. — Oak jardin- ieres. Honorable mention. Roseville Pottery Co., Zanesville. Ohio — New style of jardiniere. Highly commended. Lion & Wertheimer, New York City — New lace ef- fect chiffon and automatic violet cord. Highly com- mended. * H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia — New tone ware flower vases. Honorable mention. New brush ware baskets. Honorable mention. Reed & Keller. New York — New designs in wedding canopies, wire designs, wood ribbon, hampers and heavy bark jardinieres. Honorable mention. Schloss Bros.. New York — New ribbon Ameriran Beauty shade and new shower effect ribbons. Highly commended. M. Rice & Co., Philadelphia — New rose bowls and lamp post, old English style. Honorable mention. Ladles' Luncheon and Drive. About two hundred of the visiting ladies attended the bountiful luncheon given by Mrs. J. R. Free- man, at 612 Thirteenth street, N. W., on Wednesday afternoon, and after this pleasant affair was over, forty-seven carriages carried the guests through the parks and residence section of the City of Washington. The principal buildings, squares, etc., were pointed out to the visitors, in- cluding the University Hospital. Lafayette Park and theater, Dupont Circle, the house which James G. Blaine had built for himself, now occupied a few months in the year by George Westinghouse. Pittsburg; through Washington Heights, one of the most beauti- ful parts of the city, when the Zoological Park was reached. After crossing Rock Creek the visitors drove through Rock Creek Park. This park contains nearly two dozen bridges, the architecture of no two being alike. Along the roadway in the park the chain gang convicts laboring under their keepers was an inter- esting feature to the party. Out of the park, the Henderson Castle, residence of Ex-Senator J. B. Henderson; Farragut Square, then 'the State. War and Navy Building, opposite the Whitehouse; the Art Gallery. Washington Monument (the highest in the world, 555 feet), U. S. Propagating Gardens, Bureau of Printing and Engraving, the Treasury, Agricultural Building, National Museum, the Capitol, Library of Congress and the James A. Garfield statue were pointed out to the ladies, and proved of very great interest to them. Among those present at Mrs. Freeman's luncheon, and those who enjoyed the carriage drive afterward were: Miss J. O. Armstrong. St. Louis; Mrs. J. Al- brecht. Philadelphia; Mrs. George Anderson, Phila- delphia: Mrs. G. Asmus. Chicago; Mrs. J. J. Beneke, St. Louis; Mrs. H. Bruns. Chicago; Mrs. E. V. Boone. Baltimore; Miss E. F. Boone. Baltimore: Mrs. Henry Bester, Hagerstown. Md.: Mrs. L. B. Burdett. Wash- ington; Mrs. C. M. Breitschuh. St. Louis; Mrs. H. H. Berger, New York; Miss Frankle Beeler, Pleasant Hill, Mo.; Mrs. Z. D. Blackistone. Washington: Mrs. J. Bierney, West Hoboken, N. J.: Mrs. Barr, Mrs. E. M. Bullock, Elkhart. Ind.: Mrs. L. Burdett. Lavlna, D. C: Miss Alma Beeler, Kansas City: Mrs. Berning, St. Louis: Mrs. Harry Bayersdorfer, Philadelphia: Mrs. L. B. Brague, Hinsdale, Mass.: Miss Sylvia Bas- ser. Jeanette. Pa.; Miss Mary Bader. Allegheny. Pa.; Mrs. D. C. Boley, Pekin. 111.; Mrs. G. H. Cooke and Miss E. B. Cooke, Washington; Mrs. W. H. Car- mey, Braddock, Pa.; Miss Aleda Chandler, Cam- bridge. N. Y. ; Mrs. Robert Craig. Philadelphia; Miss Bessie Chandler. Cambridge. N. Y.: Mrs. K. Cubbler. Philadelphia: Mrs. C. and Miss Jean Pumming. Hart- ford. Conn.: Mrs. C. H. Dickinson. Staten Lsland. N. Y. : Mrs. F. P. Dllger. Milwaukee; Mrs. C. L. Dole, Lockpnrt. N. Y. ; Mrs. L. V. and Miss Pearl Dayhoff, Mt. Rainier. D. C. : Mrs. Donaldson. Elmhurst, L. I.; Mrs. F. M. Ellis, St. Louis; Mrs. B. Eschner, Philadel- phia; Mrs. E. L. Enggren, Aqueduct, L. I.; Mrs. Fred August 19, 1905. The Florists' Exchange 219 Ehret, Philadelphia; Mrs. A. Farenwald, Hillside, Pa.: Mrs. P. Fisher, Ellis, Mass.; Mrs. J. R. Freeman and Miss C. E. Freeman, Washington; the Misses E. and A. Fuohs, Pittsburg; Miss S. Fulmer, Des Moines, la.; Miss Bess Gregory, Brooklyn; Mrs, Will- iam F. Gude, Washington; Mrs. J. F. Graff, Philadel- phia; Mrs. A. Gude, Washington; Mrs. A. J. Gutt- inan. New Yoj-k; Mrs. H. B. Howard, Chicago; Mrs. A. Henderson, Chicago; Mrs. W. S. Harry, Consho- hocken. Pa.; Mrs. H. A. Hart, Cleveland; Mrs. S. Henshaw, Staten Island, N. Y. ; Mrs. I. S. Hendrlck- son. Floral Park, L. I.; Mrs. H. J. Hauswirth, Chi- cago; Mrs. Carl Hagenburger, Mentor, Ohio; Marie V. Jelinek, Brooklyn; Mrs. Charles Juengle. St. Louis; Miss May Johnson, Cambridge, N. T. ; Mrs. C. B. Knickman. Brooklyn; Mrs. Kayhoe, Mrs. H. F. Kess- ler, Woodside, L. I.; Mrs. A. Krueger, Meadville, Pa.; Mrs. C. Krueger, Philadelphia; Mrs. W. Bester, Hag- erstown, Md.; Miss Anna Kramer, Alexandria, Va. ; Mrs. W. Kreitling, Chicago; Mrs. W. F. Kasting, Buffalo; Mrs. C. H. Kunzman, Louisville; Mrs. C. A. Kuehn, St. Louis; Mrs. Will Koerbel, Jeanette, Pa.; Mrs. G. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111.; Miss M. Lewis, Chicago; Mrs. D. H. Lank, Philadelphia; Miss Luffman, Chi- cago; Mrs. A. H. Lanser, Wayne, Pa.; Miss Lena and Master Gilbert Ludwig, Allegheny, Pa.; Mrs. Gustav. Ludwig, Allegheny, Pa.; Mrs. James M. Lamb, Fay- etteville, N. C; the Misses B. and T. and Mrs. Mein- hardt, St. Louis; Miss Mary Magruder, Sandy Spring, Md.; Mrs. McLenna, Washington; Miss Ruby Meley, Allegheny, Pa.; Mrs. Dr. T. J. McGee, Allegheny, Pa.; Miss Sarah V. R. Macdonald, Richmond, Mass.; Miss Josephine Mero, Detroit; Mrs. Charles McCauley. Washington; Mrs. Ott, Washington; Miss Grace Peck, Toledo; Mrs. S. N. Peck. Toledo; Mrs. A. H. Poehl- mann and Mrs. J. N. Poehlmann, Morton Grove, 111.; Miss Bessie Parker, Pleasant Hill, Mo.; Mrs. Parker, Philadelphia; Mrs. M. A. Patten, Tewksbury. Mass.; Mrs. J. A Phillipp, Washington; Mrs. J. Reimels, Woodhaven, N. Y.; Mrs. Renkaut, Philadelphia; Mrs. and Miss Rieger. Pittsburg: Mrs. H. Reimels. Wood- haven. L. I.; Mrs. M. R. Richmond, Washington; Miss Helen and Mrs. George Samtman, Wyndmoor. Pa.; Mrs. William C. Smith, Philadelphia: Mrs. Gib- son. Philadelphia: Mrs. Schuman, Chicago: Mrs. Steidl. St. Louis; Mrs. R. A. Stewart. Philadelphia: Mrs. William S\\'ayne, Kennett Square, Pa.; Mrs. E. Suder. Toledo; Mrs. S. S. Skidelsky, Philadelphia: Mrs. M. J. Shuratt, AVashington; Mrs. G. C. Schaffer, Washington; Mr,9. R. Towart. New York: Mrs. L. Ullrich. Tiflfin, Ohio; Mrs. W. Vindrell. Brooklyn: Mrs. F. C. and Miss Nell Weber, St. Louis; Mrs. J. S. Wil- son, Chicago; Mrs. Theodore Wirth. Hartford, Conn.: Mrs. E. Winterson. Chicago: Mrs. John Westcott and granddaughter, Marie Westcott, Philadelphia: Mrs. Thomas Yarsley, Springfield, Mass.; Mrs. Zimmer- mann, Ellsworth, Pa. Third Day. Thursday Morning Session— August 17, 1905. The weather was delightful and the delegates early on hand. The absorbing feature was the election of officers. The first business was a report from the Peony Committee, through Mr. Temple, who asked for the discharge of the present committee and re- appointment of another. Peter Bisset urged need of money to carry on the Committee's work. But little encouragement had been given by the members as to furnishing varieties, some thirty-five only having so far been received. On suggestion of the president the Committee's decision was deferred to a later session. A letter read by H. M. Altick from a Washington lady asking the society to adopt the carnation as the National flower was not acted upon. The judges supplemented their report with certifi- cates of merit to August Gordon & Son, Wyncote, Pa., for stake fastener. Secretary Stewart read the first prize essay on "The Ideal Employer," which was well received. The committee on the president's address made a report endorsing the holding of a Spring show, rec- ommending that every regular organized floricultural and hi?rticultural society or club send one delegate to the annual convention of S. A. F., such delegates to exercise the powers and privileges of members of the society. The committee also recommended the re- establishment of an Arbitration Committee: also that private gardeners be represented on the Executive Board of the S. A. F. The question of holding a Spring show brought out a lengthy discussion. Mr. Hill spoke of the excellent exhibitions in Europe and the great interest taken therein by rich and poor alike. These remarks were endorsed by Mr. Craig, who would like to have the co- operation of auxiliary societies. A committee was appointed to consider the matter and report later. The society decided to share the expense incurred in carrying out work of the Joint Committee on Postal Matters. The Question Box was then opened. A committee was appointed to consider the advisability of prepar- ing a textbook on horticulture for use in the public schools. Election of Officers. W. F. Kasting. of Buffalo, N. Y.. was elected presi- dent tor the forthcoming year, receiving 156 votes; H. B. Beatty received 85 votes, and L. Ullrich 48. For vice-president, H. M. Altick was elected, with 211 votes; Mr. Ritter receiving one vote. W. J. Stewart was re-elected secretary, with 211 votes; E. A. Seidewitz receiving 74 votes. There was no election for the treasurer's office, and the present incumbent holds over. Following the election of officers came the opening of the Question Box, meetings of the Hail Association and the American Carnation Society. At the evening session Oglesby Paul read his paper on The Ideal I'liuntry Home for the Man With a Long Head and a Short Purse. On Friday, the visiting delegates wei'e entertained by the Washington florists with a trip to Baltimore, particulars of which, together with results of ladles' bowling, will be found in our next issue. I f BOWLING I The Philadelphia team, with a total of 2.519 pins, wins the Kasting Championship Cup, to be held dur- ing the year: the H. B. Beatty, cup to be won twice before becoming property of the club; the F. H. Kramer Cup, becoming their property, and to each individual team player a silver match box, given by H. B. Beatty. The Washington team, second, with a total of 2,516 pins, wins the loving cup donated by Berry & White- more, each individual team player receiving a pair of gold cuff buttons, given by Albert F. Esch. Baltimore, third, with 2,490 pins, wins the loving cup given by Gait & Bros. Chicago, fourth, with 2,464 pins, wins loving cup donated by National Capitol Brewing Co. For the player making greatest number of strikes in team contest, silver pitcher and two mugs, donated by W. J. Stewart, secretary of S. A. F. O. H. The following were tied with thirteen strikes each: Kra- mer, Boone. McRichmond. Moss and Stevens. In the roll off of one game, McRichmond won, with six strikes. Player making the greatest number of spares in team contest, a gold medal, donated by employees at Monument grounds, resulted in tie between Shaffer of Washington and Hart of Cleveland. In the roll off Shaffer won. Player making the greatest number of pins in con- lest, suit case, donated by Steinmetz & Son, won by J. J. sBeneke. with 597 pins. The roll off for the diamond championship medal, donated by The Brunswick-Balke Co., was won by Charles L. Seybold, of Baltimore, with a total of 573 pins. Other scores were: Shaffer. 525: Donaldson, 509; Car- ney, 508; Kessler, 465; Beneke, 436; Bates. 379. In the individual bowling the ten highest scores were, respectively, Baumer 488, handsome vase: Billingsley 4S7, umbrella: Barry 485, pair of gold cuff buttons; Crump 483, loving cup; Harris 468, loving cup: Mansfield 467. umbrella: Valentine 461, carving set: Adelburger 460, jardiniere, donated by Zanesville Pottery Co.; Smith 460. pocketbook; McCIure 445, cigar jar. The team scores were as follows: BROOKLYN. Names— First. Irwin 121 Schmutz 144 Scott SB Siebrecht 152 Donaldson - 155 Second. Third. 119 155 107 127 154 153 161 143 172 169 WASHINGTON. Names — First. Cooke 155 Shaffer 175 Simmons 162 McLennan 118 Ernest 156 Totals 766 BALTIMORE. Names— First. Halliday 169 Kramer 147 Boone 131 McRichmond 195 Seybold 181 Totals 823 PITTSBURG. Names — First. Carney 168 Demas 119 Loew 114 Ludwig 100 Koeher 79 Totals 580 PHILADELPHIA. Names — First. Moss 165 Yates 175 Politis 192 Robertson 163 Connor 142 Totals 837 CHICAGO. Names— First. Stevens 171 Winterson 125 Bergman 138 Hauswirth 119 Asmus 159 Totals 712 Second. Third. 180 159 185 188 173 181 140 173 161 210 839 9U Second. Third. 137 162 162 177 161 198 148 180 152 190 760 907 Second. Third. 213 155 126 111 131 182 169 120 52 144 691 Second. Third. 209 171 184 175 166 154 175 165 148 140 806 Second. Third. 205 214 154 200 203 151 149 161 147 168 S58 894 Totals 657 NEW YORK. Names— First. Manda 123 Kessler 161 Roehrs 115 Gnttman 167 Fenrich 157 Totals 723 CLEVELAND. Names— First. Kellev 126 Hart 182 Bates 169 Schmitt 130 Graham 118 Totals 725 . ST. LOUIS. Names— First. Beneke 1S2 Beyer 133 Meinhardt 126 Miller 164 Kuehn 162 713 Second. Third. 166 125 149 220 150 136 124 161 175 152 764 794 cond. Third. 13.S 161 lis 175 194 178 147 118 155 167 752 799 Second. Third. 223 192 166 154 136 128 128 130 117 171 Totals 767 770 775 DETROIT. Names— First. Sullivan 126 Breitmeyer 92 Watson 168 Dunn ,. U7 Brown 121 Totals ...'. 654 Second. Third. 173 147 149 150 159 113 116 124 U7 95 714 629 Fertilization of Flowers. It is a curious fact that though single petunias are grown in unlimited quantities, seed of the best strains are usually scarce, and I have proved that when it is saved in the ordinary way— that Is, from those which seed without artificial aid— there will be a great de- terioration in the progeny; with care, however, the best strain will seed well, but it must be done by arti- ficial fertilization, oi-, rather, by human aid. There is no difficulty in transferring the pollen from the anthers to the pistil by the aid of a soft camel's hair brush (or pencil, as it is usually termed), yet a little judgment should be exercised; indiscriminate cross- ing of different colors will be fatal. Starting with whites, if it is desired to keep to pure whites, the best formed flowers should be impregnated from another of equal quality, or at least of the most pure shade, ■md w^orklng up if each separate shade can be had in flowers of good quality on plants of good habits. In- tercrossing should be avoided as far as possible: yet It may be an advantage to take pollen from a good bright color and apply it to a white of good form. I have found in crossng it requires some discrimination, and it is only observation and actual practice that will ?ecure the best results: and it is a curious fact that all the "rogues" or those of inferior quality seed freely, without aid: this accounts for so many of inferior quality from seed that has not been carefully selected. The work of fertilizing by the aid of a brush takes up but little time, but it must be attended to at the right time, and a few selected plants carefully fertilized will give more seed than a large batch that is left to fertilize by natural agencies. In gloxiniasi we have similar results. I have had more seed from about a dozen plants which I have fertilized by the aid of a brush than from hundreds of plants which have been left to natural agencies. In almost all gloxinias the pollen will be found to be abundant, yet somehow or other it seems to fall short of the pistil, or it may be that the pollen taken from another flower is more efficacious. At any rate, glox- inia seed saved from a choice strain makes a fair price. I am not quite sure what the ordinary price would be in the trade, but going back to the petunias I have known seed sell at £12 per ounce, but for a fairly good strain from 50 shillings to £5 is about the usual price. This reminds me. too, that petunia seed may be kept for a long period. I have had seed four years old which has germinated as freely as that saved the previous Autumn, but it had been kept In a close tin box in a cool place: yet gloxinia seed kept under the same conditions failed after the first year. It is possible, however, if the gloxinia seed had been kept in a warmer position it would have survived and retained its vitality for a longer period. I may men- tion that gloxinia corms which have been kept in a cold place, even if not touched by frost, and appear quite sound when put into warmth to start them, will fail to start, though the corms may appear quite plump and sound, while those which have been stored in a warm dry place and are shrivelled will start when given a little moisture and other genial conditions. — Metropolitan, in Horticultural Advertiser, England. 220 The Florists' Bxchange The Ideal Country Home for the Man of Modest Income. (Paper read bv Oelesby Paal, Landscape Gardener fnr Falrmoune Park. Pbilttdelpbia, Pa,, before the S. A. F. O. H., at tbe W&abiagton CoDvention, Augatit 1 7, 1905,) In presenting this paper to your convention to-day, I feel a certain liesitancy. My point of view as a de- signer ratlier than a grower or horticulturist, may not be one of interest to you, and in such event I shall ask you to bear with me in patience in the hope that my suggestions may be helpful to some, at least. No doubt many of you will laugh at the title of my paper, "The Ideal Home," and yet seriously, how many people have ever thought this subject out and reached a definite idea? Most people, I have found, are like sheep in their home-making, following where others lead; and judging from the evidence at hand, the lead- ers usually were blinders. Take the average suburban settlement, for example, where the properties are an acre or less in extent, and it is of small places only that I shall speak. The houses in such places are usually comfortable and attractive now, thanks to the skill of our architects, and the real estate man may usually be trusted to see that they have all modern improvements of water supply, drainage, lighting, good roads, and the like, of the necessities, as we call them, of modern life. The land, too. has been improved; the roads are shaded by trees, and the gardens are neat lawns, with here and there a tree or clump of bushes. So far, so good. But, after all, does this represent the ultimate perfection of home-making? The house.s are vastly more home- like and interesting than those of thirty years ago, al- most as homelike as those of our grandfathers' day, some malicious critics would say; but the gardens are still wofullv bare and dull. Think of what one can do with a half acre! What a paradise some half acres are! Yes, and what paradises they so often were in our grandfathers' day! Then wonder at the bare half acres you see to-day. Surely the liouse and grounds together make the home, and the grounds even more than the house should reflect the personality of the owner. Study, and the mental picturing of your grounds as you would have them look, will alone make this pos- sible. And then, remember that planting, and once again planting, is the secret of success. How many hand- some houses do you see in a day on lots bare of indi- viduality and interest, dotted with a few trees and scat- tered bushes, which might be made beautiful by intelli- gent planting? The passerby on the highway can run ills eye over the entire estate and take in at a glance everything save possibly the kitchen door in the rear. What privacy is there left in such a liome? Having thought much on the subject. I take the lib- erty of giving you the picture in my mind of what sucli a half acre might be. The plot, we will assume, is rectangular, without fea- tures of any sort, and nearly level. The house faces west, toward the street, and stands some fifty feet back from it. To mark the separation from the street we will carry a hedge of privet across the front and lead a walk directly to the front door from the street. By screen plantings of bushes from the corners of the house we will cut off the rest of the place from the public eye, which must be content with a view of our front yard, and no more; this mucli we concede to the general good. (And here I know there are some wlu) will sav I am conceding too much, and should shut the public out altogether with a high wall; however, walls, whether good or bad, cost money that we need for more important things.) Either side of my walk I would have a little lawn, and back of it, next the margins, irregular enclosing borders of shrubs. Stout, coarse growers are not want- ed, or they will soon outgrow our space; but there is a wealth of material at hand for our purposes. In the corners, where height is needed, might be forsythias. those golden glories of the Spring; preferably only For- sythia Fortune! and Forsythia suspensa. as viridissima is too coarse, and Sieboldi differs but little from For- tune!. Of the viburnums, we can find room for plica- turn (the Japanese snowball), and opulus. tlie single type, the old bush cranberry of our grandfathers. The weigelias, especially the newer varieties, such as Eva Rathke, may find a place, as also the bush loniceras, tatarica and bella Candida, charming for their bright fruits in July, and fragrantissima for its perfumed flow- ers in early Spring. As lower growers with these would be the lavish tribe of Rosacea, Spirsea Thunhorgii or arguta, the bridal wreaths, most lovely of Spring-flow- ering bushes, with the more vigorous Spiriea Van Hout- tei for later bloom; and perhaps, in a pocket in front of the border, the dwarf Spiraea Anthony Waterer and Spiraa salicifolia. Rosa rugosa alba and Mme. Bruant deserve a place, and if we can get it, the new rugosa alba repens. The list of roses should include our native Rosa lucida, Mr. Dawson's new lucida alba, Rosa nitida. that hedge of thorns, Rosa Carolina, the tall swamp rose, and Rosa setigera, the wild July-blooming rose of the prairies. Ribes sanguinea and aureum. the red and yellow currants. Rubus delicosus and Exochorda grandiflora, the pearl bush, are worthy of places. The old-fashioned Spirsea prunifolia. with its wealtli of double white flowers, invaluable for cutting, will delight you if tucked in behind some such .spreading grower as the dwarf Ligustrum regelianum privet to soften the effect of its stiff habit of growth. The althea. its companion in old dooryards. should be included, es- pecially the red and white varieties, as they occupy little space, and bloom in Midsummer when few shrubs are in flower. Of dwarf-spreading bushes for the foregrounds of these borders we have Berberis Thunbergii, Ijigustrums regelianum and medium, the latter a seldom planted but valuable form of ovalifolium, of dwarf growth, and an abundant bloomer; Hydrangeas paniculata grandiflora and quercifolia (interesting in its semi-prostrate habit, handsome leaves and graceful heads of flowers). A corner, too, may be found for the climbing hydrangea, Schizophragma hydrangeoides, and where it can be trained over the side of the building there are few plants more handsome. Tlien where we wish to bring the shrubbery down to the grass line without that liarsh margin common along shrub beds, we have many charming plants of low stature. Deutzias gracilis and Lemoinei, Hyperi- cums aureum, prolificum and Moserlanum, Xanthorhlza apiifolia, Euonymus obovatus, and many more. Still further to break .up the stiffness of the bush forms, a plant of bittersweet, Celastrus scandens. or the .lapa- nese Celastrus articulata, and Lonicera Halleana, is in- valuable, rambling over the ground, mounting on the nearest bush, every breeze sweeping its graceful out- stretched tendrils to and fro in the air. In the grass, near the walk, there is space for a small flowering tree or two, such as the double scarlet thorn (Cratgegus oxyacantha rubra fl. pi.), the single English thorn (C. oxyacantha), the white thorn of Milton, the golden shower laburnum, the pink dogwood. C. florida rubra, or the like. For detail in the shrubberies there is an array of interesting seldom-grown bushes, for some of which we can find space. Styrax japonlca, Symploccos crata?- goides (a hardy bush, bearing bottiebrusii wtiite flow- ers), Caryopteris mastacantha (the blue spirsea of the trade list), Pyrus japonica, for its ciieerfui red blos- soms so earl.v in the season, Prunus amygdalis, the flowering almond, Riiodotypus Kerrioides. for its neat habit, clear wliite flowers and black fruits, and Kerria japonica. preferably the old single form, as its growtli is better and flower more graceful. Now let me pass ,from the front dnoryard througli the screen planting, into the wild garden, whicli lies on the south side of the house, shut out from the public gaze by tliese screening bushes. It will be simply treated, consisting of masses of wild flowers and rock- loving plants, through which we pass by a trail that divides into two winding walks. The grading would be that of a little vale, the ground rising at the sides, forming slopes which are to be clothed with the ramb- ling, sprawling bushes and plants found in wild spots, such as the brambles, Rubus odoratus. incisus and du- metorum, struggling down between taller lycium. sym- phoricarpus and sambucus. The background would be of such things as Rosa multiflora and canina. Cepha- lanthus occidentalis (the button bush of our northern swamps, which vies with the sambucus and clethra to make glorious the bogs in Midsummer), the feathery tamarix. Eleagnus multiflora, Berberis aquifolium, An- dromeda speciosa, Fendlera rupicola, Robinia hispida, Rosa spinosissima, and many others; and on the irregu- lar sloping foreground tufted masses of heather, Calluna vulgaris, Iberis sempervirens and tenoreana. Daphne cneorum, junipers of various kinds, from the creeping prostrata and sabina to the upright japonica, sinensis, and virginica, yuccas. Azalea amoena, Spirgeas ulmaria, palmata, tomentosa and aruncus, carpeting the ground in the Inter spaces with Euonymus radicans, Lathyrus latifolius, the everlasting pea, broken by tufts of Arme- ria maritima, Orobus vernus, Arabis alpina, Alyssum saxatile, Aquilegia canadensis, CBnotheras Youngii, bien- nis, the white-flowered speciosa and the aster-like O. missouriensis, the latter, by the way, a great favorite of mine, opening its golden salvers as it does daily for months at a time. Here, too, there is space for many Spring-blooming bulbs and such wild flowers as the sanguinarias, anemones, violas, tiarella, the Phloxes subulata, Carolina and stellata. The walks might be of soil and leaves, pine needles or tan bark, and as a grass edging would be stiff, and wasteful of room as well, carpets of moneywort — Lysi- machia nummularia — will form a delightful, irregular margin, and when in bloom is covered with its yel- low flowers. By sinking an old hogshead in one corner and making occasional use of the hose, we have the groundwork of a water garden where nymphaeas may bloom amid iris, myosotis, mallow (Malva moscheutos), and lythrum, with a backing of the water-side cephalan- thus, clethra and arundo. From the wild garden, by an entrance arched with clematis and wistaria, we pass into the flower garden occupying the rear of the eastern portion of the lot. Here all is formal. A neat hedge of privet encloses It, and the space within is laid out in straight walks and rectangular beds filled with flowers. Here the old-fash- ioned hollyhocks, digitalis, delphiniums, tiger lilies, iris, roses, peonies and phloxes reign supreme, as they have for centuries In such gardens before us. The new and Improved forms of each let us have, by all means, especially iu the phloxes, where the strides both In purity of tone and size of flower are amazing. Let us also have roses in abundance — hybrid perpetuals. hardy teas and hybrid ramblers, the latter best grown with some support. Harison's Yellow is an especial favorite of all rose lovers. The spaces left we can fill with such plants as the poppies of many sorts, perennial and an- nual. I often wonder why more people do not grow the latter. The Shirley poppies are charming, but are cast in the shade by the splendor of the great double forms of popples sold as the Mikado, the American Flag, and other high-sounding, but in tliis case justi- fiable titles. For blues, we will have Baptisia australis, distressingly short-lived though its lilac flowers be; Iris germanica and sibirica, the latter the most deco- rative of irises when well grown, though Iris Ktemp- feri's flowers excel it in size and depth of coloring; Campanulas grandiflora. rotundifolia and persicifolia. Aquilegia ocerulea. Veronica longifolia subsessilis. hardy asters and Stokesia cyanea. In pinks and whites are the Dianthus group, D. arenarias. barbatus and deitoides, I..ychnis viscaria fl. pi., Pyrethrum hybridum and uligino- sum, Achillea ptarmica the Pearl, liatris and Sedum spectabile. For yellow there is an abundance to choose from in the composite family alone, beginning with the early flowering Dorouicum excelsum and the coreopsis, and ranging through Rudbeckias hirta, laciniata fl. pl- ( Golden Glow), and speciosa, and ending with Helenium pumilum and Helianthus Maximilianus and orgyalis. .Aquilegia. the California hybrids of the yellow A. chrys- antha. also deserve a place. And I have not even touched on the wide field of annual flowers and tender plants which are the life of a garden. Marigolds, both dwarf French and giant African, the improved antir- rhinum, annual asters, celosias. brachycome, godetlas. etc., with dahlias, cannas and geraniums to brighten many a dull corner. Arbors and trellises against the house will give space for growing wistarias, climbing roses, actinidias, and other vines; and if there be a board fence along the Imck of the lot, it may be made beautiful with clematis in many sorts, the rambling yellow Jasminum nudi- florum. one of the Spring's pioneers, briar roses, annual cob^a, and the grand old passion flower, Passiflora ccerulea. But let us pass through to the fourth or north side of the house, which, if the building be well located, will be but a narow strip of land, twenty-five or thirty feet wide. Through it the walk to the kitchen door should run. the space being least valuable here. That leaves room enough still for two shady borders in which to plant shade-loving shrubs, flowers and fern.s. Of bushes there are the native Symphoricarpus vulgaris and racemosus, of value chiefly for their pink and white berries. The latter, S. racemosus. was the wax berry of colonial davs. For brightness of flower there is nothing to equal the azalea, which will do nicely In such a location; and Azalea nudiflora, the common wild pink azalea of our woods. Is as charming as any. These azaleas mav be effectively grouped and grown to best advantage when planted among evergreens whose fo- liage will hide the bare shanks of the azalea, which, 'ike the Sultan of Sulu, whose costume was limited to a stove-pipe hat and a red cravat, have all their beauty on top. In the foreground would be the low-growing forms, the lovely pink A. Vaseyi. just the shade of the old Daybreak carnation, the darker Azalea nudi- flora and the large-flowered Ghent and mollis hybrids, .'■■hades of orange and yellow, chiefly. Behind them the laller A. arborescens viscosum and calendulacea. the latter the flame azalea of the Southern mountains, .^pace. too, there is for the pretty lavender Rhodora canadensis, a close kin, botanically, to the azalea. For evergreen plants to associate with them, there are our native Rhododendron maximum and catawbiense, quite cheapiv obtained, and both very beautiful. So, too, of the native Kalmia latifolia (laurel), one of the most beautiful of all broad-leavM evergreens, unexcelled by the classic laurestinus itself. For variety, a few plants of the dearer hvbrids are worth trying, if your purse ran afford it, though they are thankless fellows, apt to repay your greatest pains by succumbing to the first cold* Winter. More satisfactory are the Andromedas iaponica and floribunda, especially the former, which is far too seldom grown. Leucothoe Cateshfel, a low- spreading bush, with leathery leaves and , racemes of white flowers, is charming, and easily handled, as is also Ilex crenata, the Japanese holly. Conifers we do not need, as the space is insufficient for their proper development, and they succumb so often to the dust and soot of the suburbs. Here and there we would tuck in clumps of ferns, tall Osmundas cinnamonia, Claytonia and regalis in the dampest places, the hay- scented dicksonia and graceful bracken (Pteris aqui- lina), where the sunshine enters most often; and under the cover of some bushes the evergreen Christmas fern (Aspidium acrostichoides). the fragile botrychium and the beech fern (Phagopteris hexagonoptera). No bare ground should be seen, but in its place mats of English ivy ground gill (Nepeta glechoma). Rosa Wichuraiana. and vincas. their flatness broken by taller clumps of Solomon seal (Polvgonatum biflorum). trilliums, Scilla bifolia primulas, uvularias (the wood lily), the wood- land golden rod and aster (Solidago ca?sius and Aster multiflorus), lily of the valley, and other flowers of our own or European forests. . Such a half acre is by no means an impossible dream, nor is there fear that it will look cramped and crowded. for we have but carried the division of the house into rooms out Into the garden. And it need not cost a fortune in the making, if the owner will go syste- matically about it, and use his opportunities. The soil, of course, must be well prepared by deep digging, and be well enriched. Many hours must be spent in gath- ering and establishing the plants, whether they be bought in nurseries or collected in the woods and fields. But after all, many a man spends almost as much money on a useless stone wall along his property front, a wall too low to screen either from within or without. And will it not be worth while? Not a moment of the vear will be without its interest in such a garden home, ifrom the first breaking of Spring, when the bulhocodium is pushing up its green nose, watching for a warm day to open its pink flowers, with their odd, strap-like pet- als Every day there is some new arrival to greet you. The vellow crocus will follow in haste to profit by the opening of the season, and not long after the white and lovely violet-colored form named after Sir Walter Scott. Meanwhile by tbe pool, our old friend, the skunk cab- bage (Svmplocarpus fcetidus). a sort of stout, matronly old partv as it were, who arises betimes, has been up for some' time, and no doubt may be in full bloom aireadv though this Is a matter of Interest more par- ticularlv to the .symplocarpus itself, as the blossom Is quite hidden In the purple-green sheath. Then comes a 1 nig array of tender litle things, bulbous for the most AagOBt 10. 190S The Florists' Exchange 22j A Seedling, Showing Symmetrical Form A Collection of Seedling Phloxes on the Grounds of C. S. Harrison, York, Nebraska Beautiful Mother Crepn'scule. part, headed by the cold blue squill and its compan- ions, the warmer colored Chionodoxas KiciliEe and gi- gantea, the glories of the snow of our fathers. Almost as early are the woodland flowers, the wind and rue anemones (Anemone nemorosa and Tlialictrum anemon- oides), together with the bloodro'tt (Sanguinaria cana- densis) and the dog-tooth violet (Erythronium ameri- canum). Snowdrops, in a bold group in one corner, fol- low: and behind them would be rising the stout stems of the old crown imperial (Fritillaria imperialis). This plant is one of the marvels among Spring flowers. Like a giant among pygmies, it shoots up in a few weeks and then bursts out into a great head of orange, lily- like flowers. No. there is one Spring bloomer that Is yet more remarkable for its length of stem — the ere- murus. Think of finding in May a newly-risen stem five feet high, supporting a spike of snowy flowers near- ly a yard stick in length! One thinks at once of the magician and his marvelous seed. I always feel like taking off my hat to the eremurus. Then the shrubby things in the dooryard begin to be heard from, spiraea, cydonia, barberr>' vieing with the narcissus and the tulip in the wild garden for our interests; and pres- ently the place is a veritable fairy land of life and color, from the unfolding leaves of the tiny Nymphsea pyg- msea, in the pool, to the nodding trumpets of the tecoma, mounting skyward on the walls. And so it goes until frost cuts off the lingering flowers of chrysanthemum, geranium, dahlia and aster. Remember, too, I have not exhausted, but just touched upon the field open to him who cares to try my recipe for a garden home. William Turner. In his library, among his myriads of awards and treasures, in his beautiful and happy home at Oceanic, N. J., modest to extreme, in the prime of life, sur- rounded by all that constitutes the best part or brightest side of life, I found my friend of many years (and the years have dealt lightly with Wm. Turner) examining some recent photographs of his growing fruit, which are to accompany his series of splendid articles on "Fruit Culture," appearing in The Florists' Exchange. It is always a great pleasure to discuss horticul- tural topics with the man of experience — the practical man. It is intensejy so with Mr. Turner, for he can at almost all seasons of the year illustrate his con- tentions with real exhibits, and not theoretical shadows. Study and hard work, and a great love for the pro- fession were his all in all In the climb to success. At an early age we find him in the beautiful old gardens and extensive greenhouses at Knightshayes Court, Devonshire. England. Here fruit of all descriptions that could be grown under glass w^as produced; in addition, there was here at that time one of the finest collections of plants In the south of England. "I look back with a good deal of pleasure on those days and my first lessons in fruit and general plant culture, for despite the long hours and strict discipline attendant on apprentice days in England, there is the Individual pride in achievement and the glory of success to feed ambition." And as he spoke. I contrasted the picture with the young American gardener of to-day, dis- daining the bottom rungs and seldom, if ever, reaching the top. Mr. Turner's next move was to one of the uldest landmark'i in England— Stoke Park— but being then of a roving disposition, and with all absorbing detormination to put his early training to account, he accepted a position as foreman on Sir William Gordon Cumming's Estate in the North of Scotland, serving there with distinction for some time and leaving for a similar position at Newbattle Abbey. Midlothian, .Scotland, where he spent four years work- ing under instruction of the famous head gardener, McHattie, who has made himself known throughout England and Scotland as a master hand at fruit growing both under glass and outdoors. Mr. Turner came to America from Scotland in 1SS8, and has ever since been in the front rank in the great army of private gardeners here, and a most valuable pillar in the temple of American horticulture. For many years he had charge of the greenhouses and grounds of Mr. 'William Rockefeller at Tarrytown. N. Y. : his magnificent products while there have been features at many exhibitions. He is now superin- tendent for Mr. M. C. D. Borden, at Oceanic, N. J., where there is probably the finest range of private greenhouses in the United States. Neither pen nor camera can do justice to Mr. Tur- ner's fruits; they are really magnificent in every sense. Almost everything is grown under glass— figs, plums, pears, apples, peaches, nectarines, grapes, pine- apples, melons, etc., extensively, and everything is lusciously beautiful. To see a young peach tree bear- ing nigh 300 immense rosy-cheeked fruits, is a pretty sight; and some of the bunches of grapes .seem to be determined to break records for weight. In addition to the splendid array of fruits, there is a fine collec- tion of flowering and decorative plants. Not a dirty or idle corner is seen anyn'here. Evei-y foot of this extensive range is made to produce the best possible results— always a source of pride to owner and worker alike. J. I. DONLAN. Improving the Phlox. Editor Florists' Exchange: Along in the fifties, I used to ride over the virgin prairies of Minnesota, They were immense flower gardens. Often I w-ould go through beds of wild phlox of thousands of acres. It was a wonderful scene. Those cheerful flowers greeting you on every hand, and billows of fragrance floating in the air. Our wild phloxes were sent to Europe: miracles have been wrought from them, and we are at the beginning of a new era in their cultivation. 'We have depended on foreigners for the improvement of the phlox when we can do this ourselves. Note the evolution; The wild flowers ■n-ere the size of a dime; under careful training they grew to the size of a quarter, then as large as a half dollar. Then came the announcement that Crepuscule was larger than a dollar. I secured a quantity. Now, for the West we need a strong, vigorous plant, with a full symmetrical head and flowers that will not sunburn when the mercury soars to 100 and over, as it often does. Our favorite met all the demands. In the West we want size and must have hardiness. This plant is of a dwarf habit. That is all right. It pre- fers to put its vigor into flowers rather than into wood. The plant continues a long time in blooming. Around the group of Crepuscule I planted some fine imported ones and some choice seedlings. In the Fall the seeds were planted. They came up early and in July were in full bloom, so that in less than a year I knew just what I was doing. I have seen quiet, gentle women, who would impress themselves on a whole community, and the whole neighborhood would be changed by their presence. It was so with our favorite. I let the bees do the crossing, and as the result I found at least twenty kinds of marvelous beauty, most of them with very large flowers, some larger than a silver dollar. Coquelicot, for instance, is from France. It may be all right there, but in the West it is feeble and the glowing scarlet flowers sunburn badly. But the seeds of these, grown near this genial neighbor, brought plants much more hardy, with flowers twice their for- mer size, which endured the heat much better. In color Crepuscule is white, with a violet shade, and an extra large purple carmine eye. I noticed with much interest the impress made on the white, for I found some much larger, with most delicate tints of tracery, which made charming flowers. In animal breeding, what is called prepotency is an important factor, the parent making a patent impress on the offspring. This trait is seen in plant life. The Wealthy and Duchess apples, the Concord grape, and many other fruits exhibit this trait in a remarkable degree. I raised about 10,000 fine seedling phloxes this year, and among them are many much finer than we im- port. I notice one thing in a marked degree: those fertilized by that royal parent are very much larger than the others. Now I have sent for the very largest and finest the earth affords, regardless of price. I have a dozen kinds growing. I shall take the choicest seedlings and plant near these, and from the seed I know we will have perfect surprises of loveliness. Now. when I w-ent into Nature's inner temple to study her miracles and aid her in these marvelous transformations, I left the door wide open, and all of you come in and let us see what wonders we can produce with these charming flowers in a few years! They stand next to the peony in hardiness and showy bloom. Among peonies we must wait from five to eight years to know w^hat we are doing. With phloxes we find out inside of a year. In selecting, we want a full head, symmetrical in form, a good strong stem, continuous bloom, fine color and large flowers. Re^ member, that with proper attention you can have the.se flowers in great masses from June till Novem- ber. How to regulate the time of blooming and how to multiply most rapidly outside the greenhouse, must be left for future articles. York, Neb. C. S. HARRISON. 222 The Flori-st-s' Exchange Following the reading of the reports of the secre- tary, the treasurer and the executive committee, which were adopted unanimously, as well as the report of the trade exhibit judges, which was ac- cepted, A. C. Wilshire, Montreal, moved the adop- tion of the following, of which notice was given at the last convention: "That article Iv of the constitution be changed by striking out the word 'retiring,' In the fourth lin^, and inserting the word 'the' in its place." The object of the motion, he explained, was that the sitting president would act as chairman of the executive committee. At present the retiring presi- dent was really in office two years, which necessi- tated his going from one city to another to preside at the meetings of the committee. There could be no serious objection to the change. Thomas Manton — I think the retiring president is the best one to act as chairman of the executive committee for the next year, as he is thoroughly cognizant with what has been done and is able to give his experience. I think it would be a great mistake to remove him. Walter Wilshire — As I understand it, the retiring president is not off the committee; he is still able to give his advice to it. E. Mepsted — I do not understand it that way. The President — He is an ex-officio member for the year. The motion was then adopted, after which Mr. Thomas Manton opened the discussion on the presi- dent's address, which appeared in our issue of last week, page 172A. Mr. Manton said: I congratulate the president on the very excellent address he has given. He says that up to the present this association has been a trade organiza- tion. I beg to -differ with him, and to say that we have had a good many private gardeners with us all along. He also says that our association has not been a benefit to the private gardeners. I know one case where it was a very great benefit. A gen- tleman connected with one of our public parks did not care to attend a gathering at Hamilton, say- ing that he did not see that it would be of any great benefit to him. However, he attended the meeting, and there met a number of florists from the other side of the line. There was a discussion on orchids, and when some of the gentlemen came down to Toronto from the Hamilton meeting, they saw the way he was growing orchids. At that time he was getting $13 a week, but the visit of the gen- tlemen to Toronto opened up a place for him at $26 a week, six months after the convention. We do not know how many more might be benefited the same way. If a private gardener sticks to his own place all the time, and does not get out among the trade, nobody knows what is in him. I believe that our organization will benefit any man who wants to keep up to date in the profes- sion. It is for all of us to do what we can to get the men who are thorough practical gardeners with us, and so help the association to attain its proper position in this country. We have not yet attained the position to which we are entitled, but our organization has done much toward helping us to do so, and if we all pull together we shall reach that position to which we are entitled. Mr. Gammage — I might say that with regard to a trade paper, I am an ardent advocate of it; but latterly my faith has fallen to a low ebb. I am rather afraid that the trade in Canada is not suf- ficiently strong to support a trade paper and make it a paying investment. It is all very well tor us to say "Canada for Canadians," but it is a matter of dollars and cents. It is our duty to find the cheap- est market to buy in and the market where we can sell at the most profit. As to the duty on plants imported, while we may not obtain reciprocity from the United States, we must recognize that the Canadian tariff is a tariff for revenue. We must also recognize that our line is practically a luxury, so that we can hardly object where there is a duty. At our last convention there was so wide a division on the tariff question that I do not think we shall come to one united idea of what the tariff should be. Some of us think we should have absolute free trade, others are oppcsed to it, and others think the tariff is all right, be- cause it is a tariff for revenue. It is difficult for a convention to arrive at one definite point. Mr. Manda — It is only a matter of time when Canadians are going to grow their main plants. We want the right soil, the right climate and the right people. It will take time, for it is impossible to plant to-day and reap the benefit to-morrow. It takes years to establish nurseries and to get known in the market. I think the question of duty will solve itself. Walter Wilshire — It seems to me that the private gardeners should be brought out to these meetings more than they are. There is some irnprovement in this direction, as we are getting more private gar- deners year by year, and in each convention we hold they seem to take more interest. I think if we keep stirring along, showing, by means of exhibits what the trade is, and asking the co-operation of the private gardeners, we shall by and by have as many private gardeners as we have florists. It is only by co-operation between the two branches of the pro- fession that we shall do one another good. John Campbell — I am inclined to think something should be done to recognize the labors of hybridists. In a large country like ours it is strange nothing has been done to improve plants. The field is prac- tically unlimited. As an association, it is our duty to recognize and encourage those who devote them- selves to improving the blooming of flowers. With regard to the tariff question, I do not think there is any political party, newspaper, or man who would support a policy of allowing imports from the United States free while that country main- tains a tariff against us. I might point out that it is no fault of ours that there are not reciprocal relations between the United States and Canada. Both political parties have endeavored to make bet- ter trade terms witli the United States, and the answer they got was the Dingley bill and the Mc- Kinley tariff. W. Hunt, Guelph, Ont. — Regarding a trade paper, I think it is of the greatest importance to this association; but, as has been remarked, it seems impossible to be done; that is. to have a trade paper conducted exclusively on behalf of this association. With a view to seeing if any arrangements can be made with the Canadian Horticulturist, I would suggest that a committee be appointed to communi- cate with Mr. Cowan, the editor of that paper, and report at this convention. Hartford, Conn., he went on to say, had a larger park area to inhabitants than any other city in the States, while Gait, Ont., one of the few towns that had attempted to have a regular park system in- augurated, had, he thought, the best disposed park ta..<^. area of the town of any place in Canada. It was' 'gftierally conceded that Boston had the most perfect park system of any city in the United States. The great aim of the Metropolitan Park Commission of Boston had been to preserve the large tracts for outlying parks, but not to improve them to any great extent. The woods had been protected from fire and kept in an absolutely natural condition. Speaking of park playgrounds, Mr. Todd observed that it had been conceded they were very largely responsible for a decrease in juvenile crime in the districts where they had been provided; and it was not difficult to imagine that the children would pre- fer to play where kind attendants looked after them, rather than on the street, where they had to dodge the street cars. Besides, it improved their charac- ter. "I do not know of anything," said he in conclu- sion, "more worthy of a city than to spend money in playgrounds, and thereby benefit the character of the small children as they grow up." "How to Keep a Greenhouse Attractive in Winter" was the subject of an essay by Mr. Thomas McHugh, gardener to the Forest and Stream Club, Dorval, Que. Mr. R. Burrows, St. Anne de Bellevue, Que., con- tributed a paper on "How to Keep Grounds Attract- ive in Summer." l^^^HHH^BH^H^I^IBi^^^B!! ^^^^g bH^^ b^IHN^^^^^^^Lm^^ ' •"■'-•■" ■■>■■■- -viM^^^^M I^aylnf of Corner-stone of Breltmeyer Building, Detroit, July ^g, 1905 I should like to see something done. We want a medium to disseminate our views; also to give an idea of prices and to let each other know what we have to dispose of. Mr. Cowan — With regard to the matter of a trade paper. I have perhaps given it as much thought as anyone, because it interested me and our associa- tion. A year ago, at the Ottawa convention, I thought that a move might be made, but you had your trade paper, so I felt like sitting quiet for a little while. During the last year the gentleman who got out the trade paper came to me, but I could not entertain his offer. Since then I have tried to figure what can be done in adding a part to horti- culture. The field in Canada for a horticultural magazine is limited; we have not got enough ama- teur flower growers to support a flower paper, or enough vegetable growers to support a vegetable paper. If your association can show us that we will not lose more than $200 a year for two or three years, if you can show us we will come within $200 of meeting expenses, I think we will take hold. It is rather too intricate a matter to discuss in open convention, but should you appoint a coinmittee, I shall be only too pleased to talk the matter over. W. Hunt — I move that a committee be ap- pointed to confer with' Mr. Cowan as to the best ways and means of taking advantage of the medium of the Canadian Horticulturist, and report at a later stage of the convention. This was seconded by Mr. Mepsted, and was car- ried, the committee consisting of Messrs. W. Gam- mage. E. Mepsted and J. Bennett. At the evening session. Mr. Frederick G. Todd, landscape architect, Montreal, gave a stereopticon lecture on "Park Design," showing slides of a num- ber of parks in Canada and the United States, ex- plaining them somewhat in detail and calling atten- tion to particular features in their design. The Cen- tral Park, Manhattan, he said, was probably the most expensive of any park. It cost about $50,000.- 000, on account of the large business properties that had to be expropriated, and for the last ten years an annual sum of $1,000,000 had been appropriated. In reply to a question that had been sent in, "What is the best time to prune cedar and evergreen hedges?" Mr. William Hunt said that he was strongly opposed to cedar hedges and had no re- spect whatever for them, except under special con- ditions where they were absolutely necessary. The best time to prune them and most other evergreens was about the end of April, before the growth of the evergreen commenced. Many people recom- mended clipping cedar hedges in the Fall; but if this was done the hedge had a rusty appearance all Winter. As to clipping syringas and the like, he thought it was altogether out of place to clip flowering shrubs. He never thought of putting the shears on such shrubs, but he pruned them, or thinned them out. This he did in the Summer, and he recommended that it be done chiefly when the shrubs were in flower. In the process, take" out the most promising shoots away down in the bush a little, and leave the tree symmetrical. Replying to a further question, "What is the best time to prune hydrangeas?" Mr. Hunt said that it should be done either early in Winter or early in Spring. As a general rule, leave three, four or six inches — it depended on the gro\^tth of the wood — of the one year's wood. If the plant was allowed to grow, it produced a lot of small wood that only brought a small class of bloom. By pruning back, strong buds, good growth and large bloom were ob- tained. At the third session of the convention, held on the morning of August 9, Mr. \.. Gammage, of London, Ont., opened a discussion on "Carnations," in the absence of Mr. J. H. Dunlop. of Toronto, who was to have given a review of roses and carnations to present date, and their special requirements. Mr. Gammage remarked that he had practically nothing to say more than was known to those present. Of the carnations he had seen that had been sent out in recent years, one or two had im- pressed him as being valuable to the trade. The Fiancee had been largely developed, and it was, without question, the best carnation, so far as flower Angust 19, 19UB The Florists' Exchange 223 was concerned. He had not had the pleasure of see- ing it grownig, but from the specimens sent out, he was of opinion that it was ratlier ditflcult to propa- gate. He had also been impressed with Fred Burki. which he saw at the Detroit E.^hibltion, the year be- fore last. He believed, however, that it had nut ' tulfllled expectations. He was trying about 1,000 ' plants this year, and would therefore be able to give j a better report later on. . In visiting the various establishments where car- ' nations were grown, there was a great diversity of opinion on how they were to be grown, how planted. The Wm. J. Stewart Bowling Pr»ate how marketed. In the eastern States they were in- variably grown on raised benches, while in the West large quantities were found on sol'd benches. In visiting these different places, it was found that suc- cess was more a matter of the ability of the man than of things connected with the house. Flowers of equal merit could be noticed on either bench — the raised or the solid — and as good flowers could be found growing in the dilapidated houses as in the modern structures. In Illinois there were houses from eight to ten feet wide up to thirty and forty feet, and in the eastern States some of the large establishments had modern structures of fifty or sixty feet wide and from four to five hundred in length. Both produced flrst-class flowers. Mr. William Fendley followed in the discussion, saying that Lady Bountiful was a grand white, com- ing out this year, and great things were expected of it. He did not think that men in a commercial way would make any mistake in buying it when it came out. He also thought that when they got the Mary- land they would get an ideal white. He had heard that Kansas was not a good keeper, but he could keep it two weeks. As to Lady Bountiful, he wished to know if it was subject to showing a pink streak. Mr. Mepsted replied that White Lawson wouie show the streak. Mr. Gray said that he had not had much experi- ence with new varieties. He had some White Law- son; and Lady Bountiful was good. White Lawson showed a streak in it. Mr. E. Dale stated that he had had a few new varieties in last season, including Nelson Fisher, with which he was well pleased; it cropped well. It was a little darker in color than might be cared for. but this season he had found it a good Summer va- riety. Flamingo had also done very well with him; every stem would stand up after being cut. As far as he had seen, he was satisfied with it. Champney was a large flower, with fair stems. He had got quite a lot of Summer planting. He might not get as many blooms, but the quality was better. Mr. Fendley remarked that the trade he had done in carnations this year, in the month of July, was something enormous. Florists were making money, and the carnations were not suffering. Mr. A. C. Wilshire, speaking as a retailer, said that his experience for many years was that people were looking for flowers. He suggested that the wholesale men should give the retailer flowers in September, instead of the latter having to wait until November. Mr. Gammage, in reply to Mr. Fendley, said that in June and July carnations were so depreciated they were only about one-tenth the value they were in the Fall. It would pay to get the better price earlj- in the Fall. Mr. Phillpot said that in Winnipeg there was a greater demand for carnations in the month of June than there was in either April or May. This was because many weddings took place in June, and many people could not afford to go in for roses for bouquets and church decorations. He believed that he was the largest retailer in Winnipeg, his average bill for cut flowers, paid into Canada and the United States, being $1,500 to $1,600 a month. Last Christ- I mas he had to extend his orders more into the States : than in Canada, for the reason that he could not get his supply of carnations and roses in the Do- ■ minion as he wanted. Mr. E. Dale, Brampton, Ont., then opened a dis- cussion on "Roses." He said that of the newer varie- ties, he might take up McArthur first. While florists had been looking for a better red rose than Meteor, he hardly knew if they had got anything in McAr- ■' thur with as fine flowers and as highly perfumed. With him, at the early part of the season, McAr- thur seemed a little shy, and it had not been as free a bloomer as Meteor at any time. However, he was going to give it another trial. Last year the rose known -as La Detroit came out. After all the talking there was about it, something pretty fair In the way of a pink rose had been looked for; but it had been almost a failure with him. The plants came in good shape, but they were very .shy. He had Bride and Detroit planted side by side the same day, the quality of the plants being equal. He got, he thought, four times as many Uride as Detroit in the same space. After gelling the flrst crop of La Detroit, although the plants held ( Iheir foliage, they seemed to rest, and when he was taking the third crop off the Bride, the second crop of La Detroit was just coming in, and the blooms were very few in number, and not what they ought to be. These were the only two new roses he had handled during the past season. One of the newer roses, although it could hardly be called a new one, was the Canadian Queen, originated by his firm. He would have liked to have seen it planted more largely through the country, so as to ascertain what it could have done. But |.ieople seemed to be a little shy, and not many plants were sold. He believed that Canadian Queen made his flrm more money last year, for the space occu- pied, than any other rose on the establishment. Off the first crop, on a space of 6x350 feet, they cut from SOO to 1,100 roses a day. almost three-fourths of which were No. 1. The plants bloomed all Winter, With American Beauty, he could not say that they had liad any great success, though the last two or three years it had done better. Last year they got good blooms and a good, fair number. It was a rose that wanted more careful handling than any other they grew. It required as nearly uniform a temperature as possible and a well-ventilated hou.se. II wanted looking to every minute of the day, and night, too. Then there were the old friends Bride and Brides- maid. Florists might go a long way before they got anything to come up to these two varieties. His flrm had had Meteor for several years, but latterly it had not done so well as formerly. The last two or three years, however, it had braced up again, and had done better than for the previous six or eight >'ears. It had to have a little extra temperature and attention, but he thought it paid as well almost as the others. The rose Richmond was coming out this year. He had planted some, and was in hopes of getting a better red rose than before. Up to eight or ten years ago. his firm always threw out their roses every season, but now they were cut- ting them back, taking off as much soil as they could, and giving them a free scattering of bone and ma- nure, and fresh soil again. They liked this way so well that they had been doing more and more of it each year. Mr. Walter Wilshire pointed out that all the grow- ers were going back to the old system of leaving the roses in more than on(i year. Mr. Bennett observed that he never could see the sense of growing the roses every year. It would only be a little while before everybody left their roses in for several years. Mr. Phillpot wished to know If It paid to grow Kaiserin In the Summer. Mr. Dale — I think it pays to grow the Kaiserin. There are three months in the Winter you have to keep your house from freezing, but in the Summer you have to have sometiiing, and I think it pays. Mr. Manda said that when he was leaving home there were as fine blooms of Kaiserin as any one could wish to see. He would not advise to grow roses under glass for Summer. Mr. J. Bennett, Lachine, Que., then opened a dis- cussion on "What Is the Best Way to Grow Nephro- lepis?" See page 171, issue of Aug. 12. Following Mr. Bennett's paper. F. L. Girdwood, of Montreal, delivered an essay on Violets, after which the meeting adjourned. Montreal. The Canadian Hortirultural Association convention is over. We might have done differently. We might have had a better trade exhibit. We might have had more delegates; we should have had more from the United States, but we had a good time. The discus- sions were good, the crowd held together well, and the ladies — well, we could not have had nicer. Guelph next year. _ The City of Montreal was host on Thursday from 9:30 a- m. to 6:30 p. m. After visiting the City Hall we started in carriages for Vigu Square Park. Lafon- taine. the house of the city flowers, then to T. J. Gorman's, the house of the famous Montreal Melon; then through Mount Royal Cemetery. Hall & Robin- sons' greenhouses; next at Ontremont, Mr. Joyce's beautiful grounds; then to Mr. Legare's mammoth establishment at Cote des Neiges for lettuce and cucumbers; then to P. McKenna & Son.s' green- houses and handsome grounds in splendid order; then Mount Royal Park to Mr. Henderson's, the park ranger's residence, where a lent had been erected and a right good lunch provided. Alderman Rob- niard presided, and after the usual good wishes had been exchanged we walked through the park and went down the mountain side on the incline railway. A special e'ectric car conveyed the party to the river front, where the Allan liner, ss. Bavarian, was in- spected. The C. H. A. banquet in the evening was a S. A. F. O. H. Prizes Competed for at Washington He considered Liberty one of the most beautiful roses ever sent out. It was beautifully formed, and sweet-scented, but like the florists, it wanted a rest. Mr. Thomas Manton was very sorry that more florists did not grow Canadian Queen, and went on to say that he considered Chatenay one of the most beautiful roses grown; it was a beautiful pink in color, was finely scented, and it took Toronto people very quickly. Some growers had found McArthur very satisfactory, while another, Mr. Hill, had sold it to a firm in the States, because he did not think it was worth sending out. It was sold to be grown as an outside rose. Some good qualities had been found in it, but Mr. Hill did not consider that it had the qualities a forcing rose should have. With Rich- mond, however, Mr. Hill believed that he had at- tained the standard he was looking for. success, and I want to say right here to the Montreal men who did not attend and who should have, that the visiting members are all right to take dinner with. Next week I will tell you how the Montreal Club en- tertained the C. H. A. on the following day. W. C. H. WASHINGTON SOUVENIR POSTAL CARDS. We still have on hand a few sets of these cards. Subscribers not present at the Convention can secure a set, as long as the supply holds out, on receipt of a 2c. stamp. Address THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE. Box 1697, New York. 224 The Florists' Exchanere The Retail Trade Summer festivities, whether in the form ot garden fete, carnival, picnic, or parade, deserve more con- sideration and encouragement from florists. Time was, and not very long past, either, when the ordi- nary club chowder party, or parade, and any pre- tence at festivity had its prominent display of flow- ers. It would seem as if the button merchant, the badge maker and paper decorator had pushed aside and replaced the florist in a great many ways and places; and when we come to consider that one Broadway florist frequently uses artiflcial flowers in his window and store, and that on Fifth avenue, too, the florists go so far as to manufacture cloth or paper trees for their windows, and the innumer- able florist stores filled with all sorts of artiflcial truck, it ceases to be inconsistent or strange that a once buyer of flowers should now be a patron of Lights of some kind are absolutely essential where the decorations are to be seen at night, and the best part is lost where there is not some attempt made to have lights and flowers agree, and specially pleas- ing to the eye, whether it be the extensive garden fete, the al fresco party, interior or exterior exten- sive work, or in the numerous other forms of Sum- mer decorations. Summer Flowers Available. Although August is usually considered a difficult time to procure some sorts ot pet flowers, there is an abundance of elegant material suitable for all manner of decorative work. There is nothing more glorious in color than cannas. True, you cannot shovel them into place like coal, but all things beau- tiful must be handled carefully. Although canna fo- liage can seldom be used, the effect created by a mass of these blooms, with some delicate fern or vine embellishment, cannot be equaled. In yellow flowers, Rudbeckia Golden Glow is the most abund- ant, and it is a mighty good thing where massive- A Handsome Funeral Design the glue pot and paper factory. In consequence the great public carnivals throughout the country which used up hundreds of thousands of natural flowers, are now almost of no benefit to floriculture. There is, however, we are glad to note, a decided tendency to return to the truly beautiful. This should be encouraged to the fullest extent. We have often thought that our national society, or even local clubs, could at their annual gatherings do much to encourage a greater public use of flowers by they themselves showing what can be done. But some- how, the modesty of the florist prevents him from either wearing a flower, or otherwise showing how they can be used. More's the pity. Value of Electric niumination. The every-day appearing new wonders in electric- ity are of the utmost value to our trade, for in the vast majority of decorative work illumination con- stitutes a vital portion; therefore florists who do or intend to make a specialty of their decorative branch should continually keep posted on electric illumina- tion. Almost anything can be done with it now; and where there is no opportunity to connect with sta- tionary circuits, portable batteries can be placed to suit the exigencies of each particular case. It would be well to remember, though, that while the ability of an expert electrician deserves respect, in a me- chanical way, it seldom does from an artistic stand- point, and he is not supposed to be as good a judge on color as the floral artist; therefore, it is your part to study well color, condensation and effect. There is very little or no artistic effect produced from strings or masses of electric lights, even in vari- colored globes. It is most generally advisable to make irregular clusters of your lights, and have them covered with the exact colorings of the flowers used about them. Japanese lanterns can be had for lit- tle money, and the new shapes and colorings lend quaint and fantastic tones to the scene; but where decided and exacting effect is desired you will need to have the lanterns or coverings specially made, and this can be done at much less cost than buying imported stock. Get the thinnest crepe paper and some wire and paste, and though you may give fancy free range in frills, even to providing paper flowers, in imitation of those near where they are to be, they should be as transparent as possible. Where electricity Is not procurable, or too expen- sive, there is a small candle made hy Verkade. less than one inch thick, that will burn for eight hours. ness is required. It is best adapted for set work, too, and within the past few years has jumped into first place as the most important yellow flower for gen- eral use. But there are numerous lovely yellow flowers to be had in plenty now. Ratibida pinnata. with its gray-headed cones surrounded by rays of pure yellow, is one of the grandest of things we know; it grows, too, in great masses, and no other flower can equal it for vases. Rudbeckia speciosa (the yellow daisy) deserves cultivating. Heliopsis Pitcherianus is good, and Helenium autumnale and its varieties are splendid; in fact, there is an army of pretty yellow flowers in the garden and field. Tri- toma Pfitzeri is grown in plenty, and its torch-like heads have a unique appearance. Gladioli are su- perb. The shower of white bells on a yucca spike is impressive, and lilies, both longiflorum and ti- grinum. are elegant. Cactus dahlias are grand. Phlox is .pretty, and golden rod is wanted more for senti- ment than for beauty. In the shrub line we have hydrangea and hibiscus. Now the material mentioned, or even part of it, is suflicient for the most extensive decorative work. No matter how sweet or how pretty certain flowers may be. a continuous use makes them monotonous. Variety add.s charm, creates an inquisitive interest in most things, not more so than when it is applied to decorative work. The main points are to use showy flowers— flowers that speak out — and so ar- range 'them that their clamor of loveliness commands attention from all. Don't scatter them in childish, insipid or formal regularity; put them ip great ir- regular clusters, or masses, and fix them with their eyes and faces asking to be kissed. KINVARA. A Handsome Funeral Design. Among the many floral tributes at the funeral of the late General Blackmar. of Boston, Mass.. none was more handsome than the one herewith illustrated, which was the artistic work of Edward MacMulkin and his assistants. The whole design was 9 feet in length, and was composed largely of roses, as can be seen, some 200 being used, of the variety Kaiserin Augusta Victoria. Besides the roses, nearly 600 lily of the valley were used, a.nd at the head end about 300 Centaurea imperials may be noticed. The rib- bons used were red, white and blue, and dotted hero and there were numerous orchids, principally Cat- tleya Harrisonise. JOHN W. DUNCAN. The Evolution of Importing. (Paper read by jAmes McflutcliisnD, New York, before tbe American Association of Nurserymen at West Baden^ lud ) {Concluded /mm page 31.) European nurserymen usually learn their business in horticultural schools. They learn the botanical names of plants, but how can they be expected to know local American names! The use of Latin was adopted as a universal horticultural language, so that a name is known as that of the one plant in every country. The fact that so many American firms use local names in- stead of the correct botanical one explains many com- plaints that are made about supposed substitution of orders for ornamental stock. One of my friends, an American nurseryman, who often travels in France, recently wrote me this way: "On my first trip to France to buy stocks I went di- rectly to Normandy, where little English is spoken. I do not speak French, except with my hands and feet. I was after mahalebs, and floundered about a whole day before understanding that the man who grew mahalebs for America did not know what mahalebs were." The same man writes: "Four weeks ago we wanted to know the Custom House expense on a case of cherry stocks, and telegraphed: 'Wire amount of customs expenses on mahalebs in case 7.' He wired hack: 'Ca.se 7 contains St. Lucie; no mahalebs in the shipment.' " You see the mahalebs had been invoiced as St. Lucie, the name under which they go in France. Almost every Summer I travel among the French nurseries, and I think those here who know will agree witl-i me that the average French exporting nursery- man is a wide-awake, energetic business man, fully realizing the importance of the American trade, know- ing the heavy duties, freights, etc.. which have to bp paid on his shipment, careful, and, above all, relig- iously trying his utmost to avoid complaints. You must also remember, gentlemen, that the ex- porting firms of France are among the largest and most reliable firms there. If America were to com- mence exporting largely to foreign countries, you can readily imagine that only the very largest and most reliable would have facilities and connections to enable them to do so. So it is with the French and other continental firms. One of the most fertile causes of complaint is un- dergrading: yet I do not know of a French firm who would (knowing as he does the risk involved) wilfully send stock under grade. The stock is dug and graded just before shipping, and it may dry out and shrink a little in handling. I have known honest, reliable customers in this country complain about undergrad- ing, and as proof of this position sent samples which, when put under the mm. caliper, showed that they were over the required grade. Of course, I do not wish to insinuate that there are never any Justifiable complaints for undergrading; because there are. Mistakes will happen in any busi- ness, but there are some honest, reliable firms who make some kind of a mental calculation of mm. into inches and figure that stock is undergrade when the French caliper proves that it is up to grade sold. Furthermore, this stock is not graded for each or- der separately, but is first graded, then packed from these grades, and if the stock is undergraded, the agents would get complaints from every firm receiving such stock. At the present time two letters may come in the same mail, one praising the stock as being well graded, etc.; the other containing various complaints of undergrading. Bach firm got precisely the same stock, but looked at it from different aspects, and in that case the American firm which complained was not justified in its complaint. Now, as to shortages, or firms accepting orders for stocks and not delivering all that were orderd. This is usually done only on orders booked previous to June 1, and is caused doubtless by keen competition, each firm trying to get orders ahead of the others, and guessing at what prices will be. Prices leaving France prior to May 15 are usually based on the outlook of the crop at that time, the amount ot seed sown, and the germination of that seed, and not on the cost of production; but along during May, frosts or floods often make their appearance, and by June 1 a firm . can easily find that figuring on a crop of, say, 1,000,000 pear stocks, his agent has sold 600,000 (which is well within the mark, remember); but the floods or frosts have left him only 200.000 stocks to meet these orders. He naturally tries to buy the shortage elsewhere, but the other growers have probably met with the same misfortune, and refuse to sell what is scarce, except at exorbitant prices, and he. therefore, is obliged to sell all he has at the low prices booked and write his customers that he must reduce orders pro rata. This is all he can do. and I understand our Topeka men did the same on apple stock when they had their floods two or three years back. In this country, suppose a frost cleans out all the'' stock in Geneva, Dansville and Rochester; the same stock may be bought in other sections of our vast country which did not suffer; but in Fi-ance it is different. A great proportion of the stock is grown within a radius of about 100 miles, and frost or floods usually affect the whole productive section alike. I know for an absolute fact, that during the past .reason, when mahalebs were so scarce that exporting firms in France having good reliable American custom- ers, and having promised to fill their orders for maha- lebs complete, have paid $1,.';n to $2 per 1.000 more for mahalebs than they had to deliver them for. Fur- thermore, when they bought these stocks they were obliged to take them just as they were dug, imgraded, and before shipping they had to weed out all under- August 19, 1908 The Plorists' Exchange 225 grade, of course. In that case, those mahalebs sent would no doubt be graded rather closely, and it is dis- heartening to the exporter to learn later that a certain proportion of this stock has been rejected by his cus- tomers as being undergrade. To give you a rough idea of the cost of production of fruit stocks, I will tell you that pears, apples and ; that class of stock that must be transplanted, costs ' about $.5 per thousand to grow to first size. The seeds I are sown under glass, and when the two small leaves ' of the seedling show, tliey are planted in beds in rows eight inches apart, and the plants about three inches apart in the ro\\'s. They are then w.atered by hand three limes a day till they take hold, and as often thereafter as necessary. Mahalebs, mazzards, myrobolans, etc., which are not transplanted, cost about t2 per thou.sand to grow to %-nini.; and w'hen these stocks are sold at less than J5 arid $2 per l.iion. it represents so much loss to the grower. You might ask, why does he sell stock at a loss? But the stock must be sold, as two-year stock la worth but little, and he must take the best price he can get. Prices being low this year, the exporter will doubtless lose money on his American busness, but $1 per thousand is better than nothing. Most of the French stocks are grown in the valley of the River Loire, and as this soil has been growing stocks for many years, and no soil can be used twice for growing some kinds of stocks, the output is more or less restricted, and the exporters nowadays find it J difficult to keep prices down. ] Holland fillB most of our needs in tree roses, rhodo- dendrons, Azalea mollis, large deciduous trees, ever- greens, etc. Japan sends us Japanese maples, tree peonies, sciadopitys, etc.. and England sends a general assortment of nursery stock, including manetti. etc. Just one word in conclusion: I know the majority of you to be good, square, liberal-minded men. who want to know both sides of the question, and I hope the results of this talk will be that the French ex- porter will rise a peg or two in your estimation, and when I am in France a month from now. I can tell the French nurserymen that the American nursery- man wants only a square deal, and knows when he gets it. 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DE U MARE PTQ. & PUB. CO., Ltd., ^ ?«?;' 2 Duane St., New York August 19, 1906 The Plorists' Exchange 227 Abbinger. F.. Wavne. Pa. Albrecht. J.. Philadelphia. Altiflt. H. M.. Dayton, O. Anderson. G., Philadelphia A.'^chmann, H., Pliiladelphia. Asmus, George, Chicago. Austin, C. C, Suffleia, Conn. Bader, John, Alleeheny, Pa. Baettger, R. B., Eggertsville, N. T, Bahr, Fitz, Highland Park, 111. Ball, C, D.. Philadelphia. Ball, Lemuel, Philadelphia. Barker, Michael, Chicago. Baker, William J., Philadelphia, Barrows, Jr., H. H., 'Whitman, Mass. Barry, J. J., Washington. Bartels, F. C„ Cleveland. Bartholme, G., Syracuse. Bate, G,. East Cleveland. Bauer, F. C. Baltimore. Baumer, A. R., Louisville. Bayer, George, Toledo, Baversdorfer, H. Philadelphia. Beattv, H, B., Pitt.shurg. Beneke, J. J., St. Louis. Berger, Mrs. H. H., New York. Bergman, Victor. Chicago. Bertermann. J. B.. Indianapolis. Bester, H. A., Hagerstown. Md. Bester, Mrs. William. Hagerstown. Md. Beyer, C., St. Louis. Billingslev, W.. Indianapolis. Birnie, John, West Hoboken, N. J. Eisset, Peter, Washington. Blackistone, Z, D,, Washington. Boehringer. R. G., Bay City. Mich. Rock. "W. S., Kansas City. Boddington, A. T.. New York, Boehler, Oscar, West Hoboken, N. J. Boone. Jas. H., Baltimore. Brague, L. H., Hinsdale, Mass. Brague, S, B., Hinsdale, Mass. Brietmeyer, Philip. Detroit. Brown. D. L., Richmond. Va. Brown, Jas., Jr., Coatesville, Pa. Browning, H, S,, St. Louis. Bruns. H. N., Chicago. Bryant. L. D., Cambridge. Mass, Bullock. Mrs. E. M.. Elkhart. Ind. Burdett. L. B.. Washington. Burkl, Fred, Glbsonia, Pa. Bush, E, J,, Morgantown, N. C. Carmody, J. D., Evansville, Ind, Carney. W, H., Pittsburg. Chandler. A.. Cambridge. N. Y. Clark, John, Washingtnn. Clark, Wm. L., '^'ashington. Cogleman, W. J.. New York. Collins. T.. Hin.sdale, Mass. Connell, Benj., West Grove, Pa. Connor. A. E.. Coatesville. Pa. Connor. D. F.. Philadelphia. Cook. John. Baltimore. Coolidge. A. F.. Cambridge. Mass. Coombs. John. Hartford. Conn. Cossig. R.. Philadelnhia. Cowee, A.. Berlin. N. Y. Craig. TV. P. Philadelnhia. Crump, F. F., Colorado Springs. Colo. Cumming, A.. Hartford, Conn, Curran, J. J.. Elmira. N. Y. Dake. L. E.. Rochester. N. Y. Davis, J. B., Orange, N. J. De La Mare, A. T.. New York. Dean. James, Freeport, N. Y. Dean. D. A.. New York. Demas. R. J.. Pittsburg. Denker. Edwin. St. Charles. Mo. Dilger. F. P., Milwaukee. Dilger, William, Detroit. Dillon. J. L., Bloomsburg Pa. Dole. C. L., Lockport, N. Y, Donaldson, John, Elmhurst, N. Y. Donohoe, P. J.. Natick. Mass. Dudrich. T.. "^^ashington. Dunn. John, Detroit. Edward. T. E.. Bridseton. N. J. Edwards. D. B.. Atlantic City. N. J. Ehret. F.. Philadelphia. Eichholz. H.. "Wavnesboro. Pa. Elliott. O. T.. Boston, Elliott, W, H., P.righton, Mass. Ellis F. M.. St. Louis. Enggren. E, L.. Aqueduct. L. I, England, D. D., Winnipeg. Man. Emeger, C. F. S.. Philadelphia. Ernest. W. H.. Washington. Ernst. O. F.. Norwich. Conn. Esch. A. F.. Washington. Eschner. B.. Philadf'lnhia. Esler. J. G.. Saddh- Ri^■er. N. J. Evans. J, A.. Richmond. Ind. Fahrenwald. A.. Hillside. Pa. Fancourt. E, J.. Philadelphia. Faulkner. A. F.. Washington. Fenrich. Jos. S.. New York. Fisher, Peter, Ellis, Mass. Pohn. C. U., Hartford, Conn, Foley, P. J., Chicago. Fotheringham, J, R.. Tarrytown. Frey. A., Chicago. Fuchs. J. J.. Pittsburg. Fuller. J.. Leominster. Mass. Fulmer. J. T. D.. Dt*s Moines. la. Gaedeke. A.. Nashua. N. H. Ganse. G. R.. Richmond. Ind. Garland. George M., Desplaines, 111. Gasser. J. M., Cleveland. I George. E. B.. Painesvill*?-. O. Gilbert. Jos. J.. Philadelphia: Cillett. E. a.. Cincinnati. Gillis. B. E.. Denver. Colo. Gokol. Joseph J.. Bridgeport. Conn. Gordon, J, P., Ashland, Va. Goudy, Jos. J.. Philadelphia. Graham. Adam. Cleveland. Graham, C. J.. Cleveland, Graham, R. T^.. Baltimore. Greene, R, W,, Warwick, R, I. Greene, Westey, Des Moines, la. Outtman, Alex. J.. New York. Hagenhurger, C, Mentor, O. Halbrow. C. Brighton. Mass. Hallock. E. v.. New York. Halstead. A. S.. Bellville. 111. Holly. E. P.. Boston. Hamilton. S. M.. Coshocton, O. Hammond, Benj., FIshklll, Harris, W. K.. Philadelphia. Harrw W. S.. Conshohocken. Pa. Hart. A. E.. Cleveland. Hart. H. A.. Cleveland. Hauswirth. P. J., Chicago. Heacock. Joseph. Wyncote, Pa, HeinI, Fred G., Terre Haute, Ind. Heitman. J. G.. Milwaukee. Heller. W. C, Montclalr, N. J. Henderson, A., Chicago. Hendricks, C. W.. Calla. O. Hendrickson. I. S.. Floral Park. N. Y. Herald. L.. Washington. Herendeen. F. W.. Geneva, N, Y, Herr, A. M.. Lancaster. Pa. Herrington, A.. Madison. N. J. Hess. George W.. "U'ashington. Hewson. C. J.. Buffalo. Hielscher. WillLam. Detroit. Hill. E. G.. Richmond. Ind. Hlppard. E.. Youngstown. O. Hitchcock. H.. Glenwood. Mich. Hitz. L. E.. Madison. Ind. Hoffmeister. A. F.. Cincinnati. Honaker. D. P.. I^exington. Honaker. O. S.. Lexington. Hughes. R. R.. Long Branch. N. J. Irwin. R. J., New York. Jackson. F. D., Newtown Square, Pa, Jackson, J, E.. Gainesville, Ga. Jeungel. C. A.. St. Louis, Jones, James E.. Richmond, Ind. Karm. J. J.. Philadelphia. Kastlng. W. F.. Buffalo. Kellogg. Geo. M.. Pleasant Hill. Mo. Kelly. J. C. Cleveland. Kelsey. H. P.. Boston. Kenna. D.. Chicago. Kessler, P. F.. Woodside. N. Y. Kidwell. J. F.. Chicago. Knight. Thos.. Rutherford. N. J. Kocher. Fred. Gibsonia. Pa* Koenig. Otto. St. Louis. Kramer. F. H. . Washington. Kramer. W. H.. Baltimore. Krick. W. C. Brooklyn. Kruegar. August. Meadville. Pa. Krut. Jr.. A.. Butler. Pa. Kuehn. A.. St. Louis. Kuhl. Geo. A.. Pekin. Ill, Kunzman. C. H.. Louisville. Lamb. J. M.. Fayetteville. N. C. Lanser. A. H.. Wayne, Pa. Laver. J. V.. Erie. Pa. Lehmann. M.. Chicago. Lindsay. William M., Birmingham, Ala. Leuly, B., West Hoboken, N. J. Leutuy. A. E.. Houghton. Mich, Lion. O.. New York. Loew. Wm.. Allegheny. Pa. Lohr. C. H.. Long Island City. Long. Daniel B.. Buffalo. T^onsdale. E.. Glrard College. Phila. Loring. George. New York. Ludwig. Gustav. Alleghen.v. Pa. l-iudwi^. G. R.. Cromwell. Conn. I.,udwip-. J. W.. Allegheny. Pa. I>uffman. Miss A. K.. Chicago. Manda. Jos. A.. South Orange. N. J. Mansfield. W.. Lockport. N. Y. Mansfield. T.. Lockport. N. Y. Martin. F. "W. . Chicago. Maynard. C. H.. Detroit. McCauley. Charles. W^ashington. McClure. G. W.. Buffalo. McHutchison. James. New York. iVTcLennan. R.. Washington. Meehan. Thomas B.. Philadelphia. Melnhardt. Fred H., St. Louis. Melnhardt. Matilda. St. Louis. Mero. Miss Josephine, Detroit. MIchell, H, F., Philadelphia. Michler. L. A,, Lexington. Ky. Michler, Jr,, Chas,, Lexington, Ky. Miller. F. H.. Bracondale. Ont. Miller. Theo.. St. Louis. Mlllman. F. V.. Jr.. Cumberland. Md. Minder. Jacob. Washington. Moon. Henry T.. Morrisville. Pa. Montgomery. A.. Natick. Mass. Moseley. Edward A., "^'ashlngton. Moss. Chas. A.. Spartanburg. S. C. Moss. George M.. Philadelphia. Moss. Isaac H.. Raltimore. Murgolls. J.. Boston. Muth. W. J.. Philadelphia. Naughber. A.. New York. Naumann. G. M.. Cleveland. Neumann. Theo. L. Dayton, O. Niessen. Leo. Philadelphia. Nilsson. William, New York. Nugent. J. B.. Jr.. New York. Nuir. John F.. Chicago. Obermeyer. G., Parkersburg, W. Va. Oehmler. P. A. C. Washington. Oesternel. L.. New York. Olson. O. J.. St. Paul. O'Qulnn. J. L.. Raleigh. N. C. Page. C. N.. Des Moines. "Wis. Pap worth. Harry. New Orleans. Patten. M. A., Boston. Peck. F. J.. Toledo. Peck. S. N.. Toledo. Pennock. M. C. Gainesville. O. Pennock. S. S.. Philadelphia. Peterson. J. A.. Cincinnati. I'hilpott. H. E.. '^'Innipeg. Man. Pilcher. W. J.. KI^k^^■(^od. Mo. Pierson. J. R,. Tarrytown. Piatt. Frank S.. New Haven. Conn. Poehelon. Albert. Detroit. Poehlmnnn. Adolph H., Morton Grove, 111. Poehlmann, August F., Morton Grn\e, 111. Poehimann, John W.. Chicago. Politer, F. L.. Philadelphia. Ponnett, C. Alexandria. Va. Powell. J. L.. Mlllhrook. N. Y. Quinlan. P. R.. Syracuse. Rasmussen. A.. New Albany. Ind. Reber. J. G.. Ohio. Rebder. W., Wilmington. N. C. Rehm. W.. New Orleans. Reid. Edward. Landsdowne. Pa. Relmels. John. Woodhaven. N. Y. Reineman. E. C. Allegheny. Pa. Renkauf. Martin. Philadelphia. RennLson. J. C. Sioux City. la. Reynolds. G. Richmond. M.. Washington. Rleger. C. Pittsburg. Rieman. H, "W.. Indiananolls. Ritter. H. H. Dayton. O. Robertson. Wm.. Jenklntown. Pa, Roehrs. Jr.. Julius. Rutherford. N. J. Roehrs. T.. New York. Rohrer. H. D.. Lancaster. Pn Rupp. J. F. . Shiremnnstown Pa. Ruppert. John A., Philadelphia. Ryle. R.. West Grove. Pa. Sackett. E. R.. Fostoria. O. Samtman. George. Wvndmoor. Pa. Sautenschlager. F.. Chicago. Schluraff, G. R.. Erie. Pa. Schloss. Emil. New York. Schmeiske. W. P.. B. S. H.. Binghamton. Schmidt. Chas. W.. Cleveland. Schmid. E. S.. Washington. Schmidt. W.. Johnstown. PaV Schmutz. Louis. New York. N. Y. Sehutz. Jacob- Louisville. Ky. Scott. C W.. Chicago. Scott. John. Brooklvn. f=:cott. William. Buffalo. Scribner. E. A.. Detroit. Seidewitz. E. A.. Baltimore. Shaffer. Geo. H.. Washington. Shanlev. James. Brooklyn. Shartzer. S.. Salem. Va, Shaw. J. Austin. New York. Sheridan. W. F.. New York. Sibson. J. F.. Germantown. Pa. Siebrecht. William H.. New Y'ork. Sim. Wm.. Boston. Rimmonds. S., Washington. Skidelsky. S. S.. Philadelphia. Smith, F. C. .^shland. Wis. Smith. P. S., Indianapolis. Smith, H. J., Hinsdale, Mass. Smith. H. G.. Grosspoint, Mich. Smith, W. C. Philadelphia, Staack, J. G., Moline, 111. Staep, H., Elm Grove. Pa. Stalper, A. H.. Winnipeg. Man. Steidle, John, Central, Mo. Stern, J.. Philadelphia. Stevens, J. H.. Chicago. Stewart, George. Tuxedo Park. N Y. Stewart, Wm. J.. Boston. Struck, Geo. F., Summit, N. J. .Studer. N.. Washington. Suder. Mrs. E.. Toledo. Sullivan. N.. Detroit, Swayne, William. Kennctt Square. Pa. Taepke. Guss H.. Detroit. Taplin. W. H.. Philadelphia. Thaden. H.. Atlanta, Ga. Temple. J. T., Davenport, la. Thilly. U. U.. Welleslv, Mass. Thompson, J. D., Joliet, 111. Tobler, Hans. Traverse City. Mich. Totty. C. H,, Madison. N. J. Traendley. F. H.. New York Trebelcock. William. Ishnennlng. Mich. Tumbull. A. D., Carbondale. Pa. Tumley. C. W.. Haddonfleld. N. J. Ullrich. Lewis. Tiffin. O, Utzlnger. Leonard. Glenvllle. O. Valentine. J. A.. Denver. Colo. Vaughan. J. C. Chicago VIck. C. H.. Rochester. N. Y. Vincent. R. Jr.. White Marsh. Md. Vlneca. E. W.. New Salem. Mass. Wachandorff. C. J., Atlanta. Ga. Waldbart. G. E.. St. Louis. Wallace. Alex.. New York. ■Watson. G. C. Philadelphia. Watson. R., Detroit. Weathered. C. B.. New York. Weber. F. C. St. Louis. ■Weber. Wm.. Oakland. Md. Welb. B,. Elgin. 111. Welsing. A.. Brooklyn. Welch. Patrick. Boston. Welsh. P. B.. Glen Morris Md. Wer.theimer. S. B.. New York Wessels. F, W.. Aiken S C ■Westcott. John.- Philadelphia. White. John. PIttsfield. Mass. ■Whitcomb. Ansel H.. Lawrence, Kas, '"'iegand. A., Indianapolis. Wilson. Jas. S.. ■U'estern Springs. III. ■Windmiller, Fred "W,. Columbus. O. Winterich. C. Defiance. O. Winterson. E. J,. Cnicago. Wintzer. Antolne. "West Gro^■e Pa ■^'trth. Theo.. Hartford. Conn, ^^ithers. J. F.. Jersey City. Wolff. Julius. Jr.. Philadelphia. Wood. J. H. TToodward. H. O.. Walpole. N. H. Yates. ■^V. N.. Philadelphia. Ye.ngle. C. S.. Zanesvllle, O. Yost. C. C. Lebanon. Pa. Zimmerman. J. P.. DIpmont. Pa. Zuger. Peter. Hartford, Conn. Boston. News Notes. At a meeting of the stockholders of the Boston Co-operative Flower Mar- ket.-a change was made In the consti- tution so as to admit growers from other States besides Massachusetts as stall holders. Slill .some of the vacationists are heading toward Europe. H. ■Waldeck- er. of Bralntree. sailed on the La Touraine August 10. and T. D. Hatfield on the Saxonia August 15. F. E. Palmer and family have been spending a week at Marshfleld. S. J. Goddard. of Framingham, who has been on the sick list for several weeks, is recuperating in Nova Scotia. There was a meeting of prominent members of the Gardeners' and Flor- ists' Club on Saturday, with a view to encoura^ng the advancement of the S. A. F. and the best way to Interest private gardeners and others interested in horticulture. Quite a number of sug- gestions were made, which will be sub- mitted to President Vaughan at the convention. The Garden Committee of the Massa- chusetts Horticultural Society visited the estate of Arthur F. E.stabrook, the president of the society, at Swamp- scott. on Thursday, August 10. A. Leuthy & Co.. of Roslindale. are making extensive repairs at their greenhouses. New chimneys are be- ing built, the heating renovated, and an additional Kroeschell boiler is being installed. Mr. Leuthy is expected back from Europe this week, where he has been purchasing an extensive stock of azaleas, palms, etc., for their ever-in- creasing trade, Edward Fisher, for the past year with Patten, the florist, Lowell, has taken a position with Hoffman, having charge of the Bromfleld street store, Lawrence J. Flynn, w-ith Welch Bros,, has gone down east on a va- cation trip. J. A. Valentine, president of the Park Floral Co,, Denver, spent a few days in town on his wav to Washing- J. W. DUNCAN. ton. Massachusetts Horticaltural Society. At Horticultural Hall. Boston, on Saturday, August 12, annuals were the chief feature of the exhibition, and the collections -were unusually good. The attendance, too. was better than it has been for several weeks. Robert Cameron, for the Botanical Gardens of Harvard College, had a verv large and fine display, which filled several tables. In the prize collections for general dis- play, Mrs, John L, Gardner (William Thatcher, gardener) was first, and Mrs. E. M. Gill second. Mrs. L. Towle and W. G.WInsor each had fine displays of dahlias. The Blue Hills Nurseries made a display of seedling phlox, which were much admired, and Jo.seph Thorpe had a collection of asters and sweet peas. The native plant collections were un- usually interesting. The fruit collection was ver.v good indeed, and the vegetables were all that could be desired. J. W. DUNCAN. Chicago. News of the Week. The past week was one of the warmest of the season. Stock which had traveled for any distance arrived in poor shape. The Chicago Rose Company has com- pleted and stocked Its greenhouses at Libertyville. The members of this company are all young men: they have a bright future before them and "should make a good success of their venture. L. Coatsworth. of the Benthey- Coatsworth Company, has been busy for .some time supervising the grading of the new grounds of the Ravenswood Golf Club, at Lawrence and North Forty-third avenues. George Piepgras. of J. B. Deamud's, is confined to his home with a severe illness. ROBERT JOHNSTONE. Re-Incorporated. DES MOINES. lA.— The Des Moines .Seed Company to-day tiled nrtlcl.s of re- incorporation with the county recorder, the original articles for twenty years having expired. 228 The Florists' Exchange PULVERIZED SHEEP MANURE FINE PULVERIZED AND FREE FROM DIRT OR WEEDS Per 100 Ib» $1.78 •• SOO " 8.00 " 1000 " 15 00 " 2000 •' 25.00 STUMPP a WALTER CO. 50 Barclay St., N.Y. BRIDESMAID Flue strung 4 in., $6.00 per 100, to close out. PGH.ROSE&CARNATIONCO. F. BURKI, Mgr. P. O. Address, Crystal Farm. (iibsoDia, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. BKIDE, BRIDESMAID and KAI8EKIN, Good, clean 3 Inch stock. $8.00 per lOO. CHARLES E. MEEHAN, Mnssrove and Slocuiu Sts., Mt. Airy. PHILADELPHIA. PA. Mcntinn Tho PTArlstH* Bxrhnngp whpn writing. BABY RAMBLER Ou its owu roots. Strong, healthy, 2Vi-ln. plants, $ti.00 per doz.; ?12..''i0 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Ready to ship at once. A few 3-in. plants, $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. THE CONARD & JONES CO.. WEST GROTE, PA. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. 60,00O GRAFTED ROSES FOR FORCING Extra Fine Healthy Plants, Free From Mildew Bride, Bridesmaid. Qolden Gate, Kaiserin, 3^ Id. pots, $16.00 per 100; $145.00 per 1000. 20,000 OWN ROOT ROSES Sunrise, 3 in. pots, $9.00 per 100. Bride, Bridesmaid, Kaiserin, 3 in. pots, $7.00 per 100. J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. U#DtJon 1%» VlnrUta' ViAiiagw "vb^D wiittnv X^OSESS Per AMERICAN HEArXY, 31/. inch LA DETROIT, 3;i inch 6 MAX VON HVeSOORFER, S'/a inch .-J IDEAL,, .■SVj inch 5 ROSALIND ORR ENGLISH. 3^2 inch 25 BRIDESmAIO, 3 inch 4 ■WM. ASKEW, 21/2 inch 5 SUNRISE, 2V, inch 4 UNCLE JOHN, 2M.inch 3 All plants sold under express condition that If not satisfactory when to be immediately returned, when money will be refunded. Telenhone 2B4B Central PETER REINBERC, 61 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO 100 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 Per 1000 $50 0" 50 00 40 00 40 00 200 00 35 00 40 00 35 00 25 00 received they are MeBttoo the riorlBtB' fDxefianc* vhmn «nnas. CHRYSANTHEMUMS A. J. Balfonr, Dr. Enguehard, Mrs. Barclaj', Mand Dean, Mrs. Coombs. Autumn Olory. Ada Spauldlng, Colllngfordll. Harry May, Harry Parr, Mrs. Baer, Mrs. S. T. Murdock, Xeno, T. Oarrlns- ton. Price, from 2M inch pots, $3.00 per 100; $26.00 per 1000. STOCK VIOLETS POTS Marie Louise, $3.00 per 100 ; t25.00 per 1000. Own D ^\ O F O Fine Root IWOCiO Stock Bride. Brldesuiaid. Golden Gate. 31n. pots $7.00 per 100; $80.00 per 1000. Sunrise, Sunset, Perle, Chatenay. Ivory, 3 in.. $8.00 per 100. Franz Deegen. Klllarney,3in.,$10.00perl00. Preg. Carnot, Kaiserin, 3 in., $8.00 per 100. Clothllde Soupert, Crimson Rambler, from 6 in. pots, strong, $26.00 per 100. CRAFTED FINE STOCK Bride, Bridesmaid. Golden Gate, Carnot, Kaiserin, Testout, L.a France. Wootton, Watteville, Albany. Franz Deeg:en, they are in 3 Inch pots. attl.S.OO per 100. Killarney, from 3 in. pots, $18.00 per 100. HARDY EVERGREENS Winter propagated, ready to seed bed. 100 1000 1000 Arbor Vitir. Hovey's Golden. . .$2.60 $20 00 1600 '• " Blberian 2.50 20.00 1000 Juniper. Swedish... 2.00 16.00 800 RetinlKporaPtumosa 2.60 20 00 700 " " aurea 3.00 25 00 600 " Pisifera " 2.50 20.0U Field- Grown CARNATION Healthy Stock 100 White Lawsoii $10.iO Nelson Flslier y'oo Judjie Hinsdale , ' '" h'qo Mrs. iVI. A. Patten '. 9,00 Lieutenant Peary " is'oo Knchantress. Viola Allen, White Bradt y,O0 Adonis, Boston Alarbet, Ghlcagro.Gold Nugget, Golden Beauty, Mrs. G. M. Bradt. Prosperity, Pink Armazindy, The Queen 7.00 Mnrnlne Glory, Melba, Mrs. F. Joost Queen Louise, White Cloud. Gen. Maceo (j.oo Alpine Glow, Mrs. Theo. Roosevelt. Alaska 4.00 List of other varieties on application ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI 3 In. potB, $8.0(1 per 100. DO YOU WANT THE BEST? CUT ASTERS Situated in Asterland, I am in position to give you the choicest of the best. GEO. B. HART,^"§i¥.;^l/r.:" Rochester, N.Y. Mention Thf Florists' Rxchnnge when writing. ROSES 1000 Golden Gate,3Min *c. 500 Kaiserin. 3>^ in 6c. 100 Cnatenay.SH in 5c. Worcester Conservatories, Worcester, Mass. Mention The Dorlsts' Exchange when writing. WOOD BRO»., ri»hkill, New York We have 700 to 800 Bride, Bridesmaid, Gate and Ivory left which we will close out at a bargain. Write at once. SMITH & GANNETT, Geneva, N.Y. Uent^on the Florists* Bxcbaoge when writinc. PIREBONEMEAL Ro8e growers who are troubled to secure PURE RAW BONE MEAL should write to CARROLL S. PAGE, HYDE PARK, VT. He pjuarantees his product unqualifiedly ae being an absolutely pure, natural, ground bone with none of the gluten or other valu- al>le ingredients removed. His price for a 200-pound barrel is only $3.25, freights paid to nearly all points. Write him saying that you saw his advertisement in The Flobists' Exchange, and he will send you a sample free, postpaid. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. ROSES Keady now or will take orders for future delivery DaUii DnM«kMv tiice plants 1H In. pots, DaQV nalTluBl ready toshtft. If you have / a little room to spare, you can grow tbem into nice salable plants in a short time. $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100. Ls DGtroit -- '° ■ *^-^ p*"' ***"• Crimson Rambler 2tn..*2.ooperioo H. P. ROSES, fine young etuif, 2 inch pote, $3.00 per 100 General •lac«iuem* not Mme. Chas. Wood Magna Oharta Mrs. .Tohn Lalng Ball of Snow (Captain Christy Paul Neyron •Ino. Hopi>er TKA and KVKRBLOOMING varieties, 2^i In., $2.00 per 100 C. Soupert Kaiserin White Cochet Helen Gould Ivory La France Maman Cochet Ktotle de Lyon Marechal Niel Souv.de Pierre Notting JOHN A. DOYLE, «^r»r. Springfield, Olilo Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. aOBACCO^ DUST STRONG HAVANA DUST 25 1b. 75c IIOOIb.S2.00 50 lb. $1,251 SOOIb. 9.00 StumpplWaltarCo. Vbobarcuyst.. H.Y. y Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. JAPANESE CANE STAKES BRIGHT, CLEAN and durable, 6 ft. long Per 1000 $6.00 " 2500 . 13.75 STUMPP & WALTER CO. so Barclay St., N.Y. XO ImIE IVfARIK LoriSB, clean and healthy In eveiT "^ particular, 3 In pots, »S.0O per WO; $46.00 per 1000. Cash with order. WM.J. CHINNICK, Trenton, M. J. Geraniums i|||:p Three acres planted for stock, rooted cuttings In any quantity after September 1. I win guarantee them to reach you In good growing condition, and would like to book your order now. Send for list. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. CHEAP TO MAKE ROOM Terms. Cash with order: Money Order or Bank Draft, '^-inch. The following at $16.0O per 1000. No less than 600 at this price Cornelia Cook Catherine Mermet Mme. MargottiD Clothllde Soupert Snowflake White Nlel White Rambler Mile. F. Kruger Mary Washington Marie Van Houtte Baltimore B^lle Marie Ouillott Yellow Rambler Pink Maman Cochet Pink Rambler White Maman Cochet The following at $2.00 per 100; fl 7.50 per 1000 ' Kaiserin Augusta Vic- Crimson Rambler torla Bride Pink La France Bridesmaid Will Exchange a part for Boston and Pleraon Ferns. State what you have to offer. THE REESER FLORAL CO., URBANA, OHIO Mention The Florists' Exchanee when writing. SURPLUS STOCK BrideBmaid, Bride, Golden Gate, Chat- ena,v. Uncle .John, La Detroit, Liberty, flue plants, 3 in. and 3Vi Id. pots, price, $15.00 per 100. On own roots, 3 In. and 3% in. pots, Chatenay and Uncle John, f 10.00 per 100. Robert Simpson, Clifton, N. J. Ilpittinn th* rinrlNta* Bxebanr* whei wrltlof. Pi?f ROSE STOCK To Close Out Per 100 Bridesmaid, grafted, 4— 3!* Inch $10.00 Babr Kambler, grafted, 4 Inch 20.00 OWN ROOT Bridesmaid. Golden Gate, 4 inch 6.00 Bride, Bridesmata, Ivory, Golden Gate, 31nch 3.00 SMILAX PLANTS 2>» CHRYSANTHEMUMS For varieties and prices see my advertisement in issue of May 27, page 700. JAMES E. BEACH, 2019 Park Avenue, BRIDGEPORT, CONN. MentloB the Viorlsts* Ixchaiic* wbea wrltlB(. August 19, 1805. The Plorists' Exchange 229 CLASSIFIED JWVERTISEMEHTS Cuh with Ordar The columna under this beadlns are re- served for advertleemenU of Stock tor Sale, Stock Wanted, Help Wanted, Sltu- atlona Wanted or other Wanta; alao of Greenhouaee, Land, Second-Hand Mate- rials, etc.. For Sale or Rent. Our charge la 10 eta. per line (7 wordi to the line), set solid, without display. Display advertisements in these col- umns 16 cents per line; count 14 lines to the Inch. No advertisement taken for less than to cents (36 words), except Situations Wanted. [If replies to Help Wanted, Situations Wanted, or other advertisements are to be addressed care of this office, add 10 cents to cover expense of forwarding.] ^^TOCjKFORJfALE 0ABNATI0N8, strong boBhy plants, fleld-grown SOOO Jooet, 600 Queen Louise, $30.00 per looo Jecob Kol, College Point, L. I., N. Y. ENGLISH IVY, 2K-incb pots, flue plants, 16.00 per 100. Cash with order. C. M. HotchlnsoD, North Broad St.. Elizabeth, N. J. THOMAS LAWSON Carnations; 960 strong bushy plants; price, J42.00. B. J. Shaw, P. O. Box 1066, Springfield, Maas. STOCKS — Best varieties, all colors, mixed and separate, Z'i in., ready to shift, J2.00 per 100. Cash with order, please. Watltis & Nicholson, Hammonton, N. J. ROSES— Bride. Bridesmaid, iTory, S-in. pots, nice, strong, clean plants. $4 per 100; $36 per 1,000. Calla bulbs, 2-in. and over; home-grown, to per 100. John Schafer, Balieton Bpa, N. Y. 2,000 KAISERIN, 2-inch, $15.00 per 1,000; 1,200 American Beauty, 2Vi-lnch, nice, stocliy plants, $30.00 per 1,000. C. & G. L.. PennoLk, Lansdowne, Pa. CAENATIONS— Nice fleld-grown plants, Joost, Pond. $40.00 per 1000; Wolcott, Lawson, Pros- perity, $50.00 per 1000; Enchantress, New Day- break, $60.00 per 1000; 100 same rate. Terms cash. M. J. Schaaf, DansYllle, N. Y. CARNATIONS— Strong fleld-grown. Fair Maid, Queen, $5.00 per 100. Violets, fleld-grown clumps. Prince of Wales, Campbell, Imperial, $6.00 per 100. W. G. Kroeber, 355 North St., New Bedford, Mass. FERNS, Barrowsii, Scotti, in pots or out of bench; Boston ferns, out of bench, $16, $20, $25 per 100; asparagus, sprengerl and plumosus, in 2Ji-inch pots, $2.50 and $3.00 per 100; cash with order, please. Mrs. P. F. Conley, Princeton Ave. and Updike St., Providence, R. I. CATALPA SPECIOSA, Silver Maple, Red Bud, American Sweet Chestnut, Black Walnuts, Ozler Dogwood. American Perslmon, American Elm. TuUp. Poplar, Sweet Gum, Russian Mul- berry, Buckeye, Oaks, Sycamore, California Privet, Wistarias. Ampelopsls, Yucca Filamen- tosa, Althea Rosea, River Birch, and many other Seedlings; also Tree and Shrub Seeds. Send for trade list. Forest Nursery & Seed Co., McMlnnville, Teim. SITUATIONS WANTED SITUATION WANTED— Single A No. 1 grower, roses, carnations, chryaantbemums. AddieBB Florist. 147 Bleecker St., New York. YOUNG LADY wishes position In store; seven years' city experience; best of references. Eastern State preferred. F. O., care Florists' Ea change. SITUATION WANTED by a good rose grower; only where good roses are want- ed; either private or commercial. F. X., care Plorlsts' Exchange. GARDENER wisbes position, private family, 15 years* experience In all branches ; wife good plain cook; can furnish good reference. J. M., Alton Park. R. F. D. No. 7. Chattanooga, Tenn. FLORIST, life experience growing roses, carna- tions, violets, chrysanthemums, decorative and bedding plants ; middle aged ; single ; state wages. Address F. C, care Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED— A competent florist and all-aroand bulb expert, single, Holland birtb, sober and honest; best references; wants charge of rose Or carnation houses. Simon Heemskerk. Box 113. Howells, N. Y. A YOUNG, first-class florist wants position as foreman or caretaker of commercial place; ex- perience in making up; strictly sober; best of references; competent to take full charge. F. N., care Florists' Excbapge. SITUATION wanted by a competent florist; roses, carnations, chrysanthemums and bed- ding stock. Excellent propagator, packer and designer. Capable of taking entire charge. B. J. Van Reyper. Shrewsbury. N. J. LANDSCAPE gardener, well experienced in lay- ing out pnbUc and private grounds; can take charge of grading, moving large trees and do any kind of planting. Well acquainted with every branch of bortlcolture. especially of growing ornamental nnreery stock. Good drafts- man and surveyed. Also familiar with book* keeping. German, single, age 2S. At present employed In public park In Weatern dty. Will be open for engagement by FalL Good refer- ences. Address O. B., care Florists* Bxc^ang*. FIRST-CLASS florist, carnations and chrysanthemuma a specialty, successful propngator and hybridizer, wlshfs good position; commercial or private; best ref- erences. F. P., care Florists' Exchange. SITUATION WANTED in florist store; 16 years* experience as salesman, de- signer, decorator, etc.; position wanted where honesty and attention to business are appreciated; strictly temperate; flrst- class references. Address F. W., care Florists' Exchange. SITUATION wanted by Al grower of roses and carnations, 10 years' experience, both wholesale and retail; only flrat-class position accepted; prefer Bast or South. Single, sober. American, age 28; references as to character and ability. Give particulars Id fljst letter, F. P., care Florists' Exchange. SITUATION wanted. Practical gardener and florist, German. 40 years of age. married, hon- est, sober, good worked", and best of references, wishes position as foreman on commercial or take charge of private place; 25 years' experi- ence In all branches ; rosea, carnations, chrys- anthemums, general stock; landscape gardening, vegetables, etc. F. M.. care Florists' Exchange. WANTED OoiiiiJi'tint salesman to travel for Seed house in Boston. Address F. G. B., General Delivery, Boston P. O., Mass. HELP WANTED WANTED — Lady for retail store who can make designs, and a willing helper. G. C. Boyd, 214 Walnnt St.. WIlmlngtoD. Del. WANTED — ASSISTANT IN ROSE HOUSES. PERMANENT POSITION TO RIGHT PARTY. WM. PLUMB, BEDFORD STATION, N. Y. WANTED, good, all around man In greenhouse. I'ermanent position; must be sober, honest. good worker. Joseph Wood. Spring Valley. WANTED — Experienced grower for general greenhouse work. Aspafagus a specialty. Wages, 12.00 per week. Emerson C. McFadden, Short Hills. N. J. WANTED at once, in western United States, a rose grower and a carnation grower; must be flrst-class men. For fall particulars address D. 0.. care Florists' Exchange. WANTED — Working foreman, married man. who understands growing roses, carnations and gen- eral stock. State wages, experience and refer- eoces. F. Q., care Florists' Exchange. WANTED. AT ONCE. A GOOD MAN FOR VIO- LETS AND GENERAL STOCK. ADDRESS. WITH REFERENCES. A. J. SMITH. CENTRAL Xr^RSRRY CO.. KALAMAZOO. MICH. WANTED — A man who understands firing buck- wheat coal; permanent position; must be so- ber and not afraid of work. Call on or address Harry Simpson. Supt, Floral Exchange, Edgely, Pa. W.\NTED a man to take care of lawn and flowers beds and a greenhouse; also a fore- man for landscape work. A. E. Wohlert. 34lh and VIntae:e Ave.. Philadelphia. Pa., Philadel- pbla Museums. WANTED AT ONCE— COMPETENT ROSE GROWER; SINGLE MAN PREFERRED; WAGES $100 PER MONTH. REFERENCES AND PARTICULARS TO F. D., CARE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE. WANTED — A man who thoroughly understands the growing of pot plants, carnations and roses, and who is willing to make himself gen- erally useful andef a foreman. Idle Hour Nurseries, Macon, Ga. WANTED — A bright yonng man for general greenhouse work on a first-class private place; must have had some experience; state age, ref- erence, and wages wanted. Address or apply, Wm. Tricker, Narberth. Pa. WANTED, young married man as assistant, with experience in roses and carnations; 3 rooms, fuel and S40 per month; wife to board oi.e man. ( No family. Protestant. ) Address Onaway Greenhouses. Boonton. N. J. WANTED — For wholesale commission honse, good salesman, one with thorough knowledge of the business. Splendid chance for hustler. Give age, reference, and salary expected. Ad- dress F. S.. care Florists' Exchange. WANTED — By September 15, for retail store, a good salesman, pleasing address and good designer; wages $20.00 per week; prospect of advancement to right party. Give full particu- lars and reference to F. L., care Florists' Ex- ehange. WANTED — An assistant for a private place, young man from commercial places preferred; must be sober and have good experience In gen- eral greenhouse work. Answer by mail. T. G.. care Wm. Elliott & Son. 201 Fulton St., New York. WANTED, two good gardeners; must have fair knowledge of trees and shrubs and be able to handle men. Those who have worked in nurseries preferred. Send references, stat- ing experience and wagee, to A. L. S.. Tops- t'eld. Mass. WANTED CORRESPONDENT.— A European trade paper requires a correspondent In the Ignited States to send occasional notes on mattara of horticultural Interest, more espe- cially affecting the nursery and seed trades. SQch as novelties, leading exhibitions, etc. Ap- ply^ CORPORATION In the West requires a prac- tical, hustling yonng man to handle a cata- logue business already established. Should have good knowledge along this line. Must be In a position to take abont J2.500 corporate Interest to Insure his ability, permanency and genuine Interest In the work. A high grade business opening for the right man. Give full partlcalars of yourself or no attention. Ad- dress E. A., care Florists' Exchange. WANTED By an Eastern House, AN lIP-TO-DATt SEEDSMAN ; one conversant with cata- logue work preferred. Addres.s E. C, care Florists' Exchange. WANTED CARNATION GROWER Night Fireman and young man with s^me experience in growing roses and carnations. State age, experience, salary, etc. W. K. PARTRIDGE CINCINNATI, OHIO MentioD The Florists' Exchange when writing. BUSINESS ^ppofrrwuTii^ WANTED. — To correspond with a good violet erower with a little money. Vern L. Schluraff, Erie. Pa. TO LEASE, at New Durham. N. J., eight acres of land suitable for florist's place. Dwell- inghouse on grounds: will divide land to suit. For further partleulurs apply to J. G. Daniel- son^ INVESTIGATE this up-to-date florist business; 20 miles from Boston: 9.000 feet elass; fine stock: good location; mostly retail; city watt-r. Price low. Address E. D., care Florists' Ex- change. TO RENT at reasonable price, five greenhnns*"?" In the Village of North Tarrytown. with stock, ground 200x100, good eight-room cottage; Tillage water. Established 14 years. Address Florist. Box 77. North Tarrytown. N. Y. FOR SALE or rent, greenhouse estahllshment of the late William A. Bock: best locatUm on Massachusetts Ave., doing good wholesnle find retail business. Full particulars on application to James Paterson. Admr., 2394 Massacbuantts Ave.. North C-ambrldgp. Mass. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY — Four greenhouses In Dutchess County. N. Y. : man wanted to run on shares or salary and commission ; party must be a good carnation grower, energetic, and of good character; one with a little capital preferred. F. A., carf Florists' Exchange. FOR SALE— Plant of 10.000 square ft. of glass, only built two and four years. Three houses newly planted to roses; splendid location and trade. Price for lot and everything, $3,000; three to flv*' hundred cash, balance $20 monthly. John Pult Estate. North Tonawanda. _N. Y. THIRTY-FIVE ACRES of level land, extra fine and heavy loam, situated and adjoining the largest cemetery in the world and the L. I. R. R., about half mile from station. This ground is especially adapted for nursery or florists' es- tablishmeiits. and Is in an extra fine carnntion district. For sale In 12, 17 or 35-acre ph^ts. Thirty miles from New York City. Kramer Bros., Farmlngdale. Long Island. N. Y. I WILL sell a portion of my intertst in a florist business, established 35 years, to a grower of general greenhouse stock; must understand the retail business, he a hustler, a good salesman and take entire charge of greenhouse, for which he will receive a weekly salary and receive a share of profit; please do not answer un- less you have above qualifications and mean business. Location, Connecticut. F. T.. care Florists' Exchange- FOR SALE — A good paying greenhouse estab- lishment of 8,000 ft. double-thick glass, every- thing in good running order and in first-class repair. Well stocked with carnations, roses, violets and bedding stock. Located In a thriv- ing, prosperous N. B. town of 10.000 population. A good established business on a paying basis, and one which can be largely Increased, Con- nected with above Is a seed and plant cata- logue business, with full equipment, which will be sold separately or in connection with the plant. F. B-, care Florists' Exchange. FOR SALE OR RENT Four greenhonsee. 7000 ft. of glass. 2 yeari old. with or without ground. Rockville Center. L. t. Apply WILLIAM J. BENNETT, 15 Hillside Ave , Rockville Center, N.Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. JNUSCEUJiN^US^ FOR SALE — 10.000 feet of glass, two-thirds in six and eight foot sashes. J. C. Rossow, 24 Troy St.. Jersey City. N. J. FOR SALE— 10 h, p. steam upright boiler. S65; also 20 l^^-inch gate valves. 75c. each- Mr. De Mar, Bryantville. Mass. THIRTY boxes glass. lOxlL'; never been used : nwner has no use for it ; to be sold cheap; $1.60 per box. Joseph Fisher. Schuyler Ave., Kearney, N. J. SECOND-HAND boilers: several Lord & Burn- ham new style hollers, almost new; also nitchinga & Weathered: complete In every way and tested before leaving shop. Wm. H. Lntton, West Side Avenue depot. Jersey City. N. J. Asparagus Plumosus FrOUIST greenhouses wanted to rent or buy In central location In Washington, D. C. ; must be in good order. Glass, hollers, pipes In good condition; good supply of good water. Send offers to Aug. Rhotert, New Wallard Ho- tel, Washington, D. C. FOR SAI^E— 1,000 feet 4-inch cast iron pipe, spigot ends to be cut, 6c. per foot; Davis duplex belt pump, 2^-inch suction, 2-inoh discharge, J60; Baldwinsville cen- trifugal pump 3-inch suction, 2-inch dis- cbarge, $25; low pressure American Blower Co. steam engine. 10 to 20 lbs. steam, 4 to 15 h. p.. $150.00. C. & G. L. Pennoek. Lansdowne. Pa. FOR SALE Greenhouse Material milled from Gulf Cypress, to any detail furnished, or our own patterns as desired, cut and spliced ready for erection. Estimates for com- plete constructions furnished. V. E. REICH, Brooklyn, N. Y. 1429-1437 Metropolitan Ave. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. FOR SALE nimpO Rider -Ericsson. Second • hand, from rumro $40.00 up; all repairs; other makes; new ; cheap. nnil PR^ 1 second-hand No. 36 Florida Eteam DUILtnO Boiler, good condition, will heat l,0(u square feet of glass, for $35.00. 3 RlchmoDd cast Iron sectional boilers. Al condition, will heat 2,000 square feet of glass each, at $45 GO each piDC Qood serviceable second - hand, with nrC Threads; 2-in.. 7 cts.: 1^-in.. 6^ eta.. \Hin., sa^ctfl.: l-in.. Sets.; 2% in.,10cts.; Sin.. Ucts.; 4in.,I9ctB.; 4 in. cast iron, ]2ct8. New 2-in. Standard, full lengths, with couplings. 834 cts. ft. Old and new flttlngs and valves. STOCKS and DIES Sri?b°e^B!«^B".Sfn': 1-in. pipe, f 3.00. No. 2 Threads, \%-\n., IH-ln., 2-in. pipe. $4.00. PIPP PMTTPRC New Saunders Pattern. No.] rirt UUIICno cuts J^-m.-l-tn. pipe, $1.00. No. 2 cuts l-iD.-2-ln. pipe, $1.30. STILLSON WRENCHES £':5ii„'niprj?^: M-lD. grips H-In.-2>« In. pipe. KM ; 36-ln.. grips «-lJn.-3«-ln. pipe, fl.76. PIPE VISES S'J-ipe^.'oo™"^*'''^-' **-'"-" 6ARDEN HOSE ?r'elsu?e?"7«?trp°e'r,1f«l" not ^aranteed, 4?i cts. per ft. UOT.RFn ^i^H •*«"• Crprees, 3-ft.i8ft.,froni nui DCU OHOn 70 cts. np; glazed, complete. from $1.60 np. Second-hand, as good as new complete, at $1.25 and $1.00 each. RAniATnR^ steam, as good as now. all siiee. HHUIHIUnO abont 3 ft. high, at 16 cts. per colnmn, A I MOO ^^^ American, 60 sq. ft. to the BLIlaO ^°^' l"^'^ <>-xl2, Single, at ^^"^"^ tl.70 per boi; 12il2andl0iI6B Double, at $2.65; 12il4. 12x16. 12i20. lliUB Doa- ble, at $2.So; I61I6. I61I8. 14120 B, Donb'le at $3.10; I6124 B, Double, at $3.30, IO1I2. Old single, at $1.60. Getonr prices on New Onlf Cypress Bntld- 1ns Material, VentUatlngr Apparatus. Oil, White Lead, Putty, Paint, Points, etc. M ETROPOLITAN ATERIAL CO. 1398-1408 Metropolitan Avenue, BROOKLYN, N.Y. Uentlon Tbe Florlsti' Exchange when writing. 230 The Plorists' Exchange Hannah Hobart The Pride of California ^ ^ The Grandest of Pink Carnations A shade deeper than Lawson, blooms four to four and one-half inches across, full and regular. Stems long and strong. Does not burst the calyx. Growth free and easy. A prolific bloomer. Its flowers wholesale for a higher price than any other carnation in the San Francisco market. (See illustration and full description in The Florists' Exchange of July 1, 1905.) Orders for rooted cuttings booked now and filled in rotation beginning January 1, 1906, at $3.00 per 12; $15.00 per 100; $130.00 per 1000. JOHN H.SIEVERS & CO.,'|i!,Sr^,'S Mentlnn TTiP IHi^rlfitw' Rxrhnnee when writing. Tte Lewis conseivatonts MARLBORO, MASS. W. L. LEWIS, Carnation Specialist Mention tbe Florigti' Bichaofe wh»B wrlttng. Field-Grown Carnations Per ion Per 1000 Mrs T. W. Lawson . . S5.00 $45 00 Queen Louise .... 4.00 35.00 J. F. HORN & BRO., Allentown, Pa. 30 North Cth Street FIEI^D-GROWP* CARNATIONS BOSTON MARKET VESPER QUEEN ENCHANTRESS QUEEN LOUISE BRADT PROSPERITy INDIANAPOLIS FLORIANA FLAMINGO LAWSON FAIR MAID HARLOWARDEN MRS. PATTEN SAMUEL S. PENNOCK THE Wholesale Florist of PHILADELPHIA Mpntlon The Florlatg' Biehanee whpn writing. The Queen THE BEST WHITE CARNATION Well-grown plants, from the field, $8.00 per 100. This stock is equal in quality to what we haye planted in our own houses. DAILLEDOUZE BROS. FLATBUSH, BROOKLYN, N. Y. Mftitlop the Floristg' Brchange when writing- Carnations Per 100 Enchantress $6 00 Lawson 6.00 FtamlnBO .. . 5.00 Queen Louise 5 00 Queen 5.00 Prospector.. 5.00 Field-grown plants. S IVI I L A X $1.60 per 100 H. W. FIELD, Northampton. Mass. UeDtloo th» Florlstn' Bichanse wben writtni. Per 100 Prosperity.. 5.00 Harry Fenn .$5 GO Scott 4.00 Genevi eve Lord 4 00 Morn i n g eiory 4.00 A. B. DAVIS & SON GaiDatioD SpeGlaiisls PLRCELLVILLE, VA. Mpntlnn thp FlorlBts' Bicbenge when writing ORDERS BOOKED TOR TALL EOR 5000 FIELD CARNATIONS Eetelle, EnchautreBs, Queen Louise. Flora Hill, Boston Market, Joost, The (^'ueen (white), Dorothy, Elbon. a fine red. Alio 10,000 field and pot ^own VIOLETS*. L. H. Campbell, Swanley White, Prin- cess of Wales, Dorset and California. Write for prices. BENJ. CO.NNELL. West Grove, Pa. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. ElHlLLCO. Wholesale Florists RICMMOIND, IPMD. Mention The FlorlBta' Eichange when writing. CARNATIONS 1,700 Floriana, 225 Flamingo, 250 Harlowarden, 200 Prosperity, 100 Dahelm, $60.00 per 1000. CHARLES H. TOTTY, Madison, N.J. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. FIELD-CROWN CARNATIONS White Per 100 1000 Queen Louise fe 00 ti5 00 The Queen 6 00 56 00 Boston Market 6 00 66 00 S J. REUTER, Westerly, R.I. Mfnrinn tita PlnrlRtw* Rzctaanro when wrltlag Enchantress S First size 6-12 shoots, 0 per 100. Second size, 6 shoots, $6.00 a 100 AM (ISest fancy.) First size, $6.00 per ,vl 100. Second size. $5.00 per ICO, Samples free. Cash please. HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa. Mention the Florlsta' Bxchaoge when writing. FIELD-CROWN CARNATIONS Kachantress. Prosperity, Lord, White Bradt and a good white seedling:. Prices on application. Terms cash. JEROME SUYDAM, Flatbush, Brooklyn, N.Y. Mention the FIoristB* Exchange when writing. (< J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO. JOLICT, ILI,. Carnations Our Specialty WpqUod tb^ Florlaf ' Bx change when writlnr HELEN GODDARD The Coming Commeroial Pink Carnation Rooted cuttings, ready January 1. 1906. Price, tlO.OOper 100; $73.00 per 1000. S. J.GODDARD, Framlngham.Mass. Mention Tbe Flfrlflta' Exchange wben writing. FIELD=fiROWN CiRNATIONS Lawson, Enchantress, Proaperitr, Queen Louise, $'>.U0 per 100; $4&.00 per 1000 Lord, Joost, McGowan, Wm. Scott, $1.00 per 100; $36.00 per 1> 00. Strong, healthy plants. Cash with order, please. FRANK VOISENAT, West Babylon. N. Y. Great Ea.ei Neck Road, near Main Road. Mention Tbe Florists' Exchange wben writing. FIELD-GROWN PLANTS PIANCtE $15.00 per 100; f 125.00 per 1000 CHICAGO CARNATION CO., Joliet, IIL Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. FIELD-CROWN Carnation Stock SOLD OUT ROBT. C. PYE NYACK, N. Y. ligation the Florlata' Exchange when writlog. FIELD-CROWN CARNATIONS Mrs. Nelson, Queen Lonlae and Mrs. Joost $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000 Clean, strong stock LEBANON GREENHOUSES, Lebanon, Pa Mention tbe Florlstg' Eichaoge wfapp writing. CariiarToiiY r. DORMER £. SONS CO. ! LA FAYETTE, IND. Mention tbe Flortiti' Bxehang. whea wrtttog. Field-Grown Carnations Per 100 1000 2000 Fair Maid $4.00 $36.00 800 Boston Market 4.00 40.00 600 The Martinis 3.00 600 Red Lawson 10.00 All good plants QUIDNICK GREENHOUSES, Quidnick, R. I. J. H. CuahluK. Prop, Anthony P. O. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. The BEST is the CHEAPEST In the end 25.000 large, bushy, healthy field-grown Carnation Plants Now Readi). 100 100 Financee $16.00 Thos. Lawson. 6.00 Crusader 6.00 M. A. Fatten... 6.00 Challenger.... 4.00 May Naylor 6.00 The Cardinal. 14.00 Her Majesty... 6.00 The Belle 8.00 Ooodenough... 6.00 The Queen 6.00 Floriana 6.00 Enchantress.. 6.00 Gov. Wolcott.. 6.00 White Lawson 6.00 Queen Louise.. 4.00 CASH C. L HOWE, ?pSa DOVER, N. H. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. New York. News Notes. The retail branch of the trade In this city is extremely quiet just now; not for many years has there been so little doing as at the present time. Of course, August is always a dull month, but this year it seems more so than usual. From Newport come tidings of un- usual- activity among the retailers. A recent lawn fete given by Mrs. F. W. Vanderbilt called tor elaborate floral decorations, which Hodgson & Co., of this city and Newport, put up in a manner that brought forth much fav- orable comment in the daily press. The delegates to Washington left over the Pennsylvania Railroad Mon- day forenoon, in a special train. The crowd numbered about 100 people, and it seemed as though there were more ladies present than is usual for the convention trip. A peep into the bag- gage car gave ample evidence that the party would not go hungry during the six hours' railway journey. The num- ber of chickens and other fowls, to- gether with bakers' and brewers' sup- plies, made the car look more like a relief expedition to the Arctic seas than a buffet car provisioned for a half-day's journey. The weather was cool, and every- body was in good spirits. The floral decorations in the cars were conspicu- ous by their absence, these no doubt having been forgotten in the rush to provide a plentiful commissariat de- partment. Alfred Bunyard, who for several years has been in the retail store of H. A. Siebrecht & Son, has taken a similar position with The Rosary Company. A. H. Langjahr is all smiles these days. On Wednesday, August 9, Mrs. Langjahr made him a present of a fine boy baby, and both mother and son are getting along immensely. George Darsley, president of the New York Market Florists' Association, whose greenhouses are located in Jer- sey City, will build two dwelling houses on his property there, at a cost of $10,000. Mr. R. Vincent, Jr., with his son, Richard A., of White Marsh, Md., sailed from New York on the Furnessia, on Wednesday, for Great Britain, Holland France and Germany, the object of the trip being to make a personal examina- tion of the stocks of geraniums and dahlias to be seen growing in these various countries. J. Cassidy, who for a number of years was with Lord & Burnham Co., and superintendent of construction for three years for Pierson-Sefton Co., has started in the greenhouse building busi- ness for himself at Van Houten ave- nue, Jersey City. C. F. Bertanzel, of Roslyn, L. I., has just completed two greenhouses of the King Construction Co.'s type, and he celebrated the event by having a clam- bake on Wednesday, to which were in- vited fifty of his gardener friends. L. W. Wheeler, of Vaughan's seed store, is back from a pleasant three weeks' vacation spent at his former home in Missouri. Carl Juegens, of Newport, R. I., was in town on Tuesday. The Beautiful Pink Carnation CANDACE DlssemlnaUon 1906. $2.00 per doz. . tl2.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Wonderfully Productive. Indianapolis Flower and Plant Co. and John Hartje, Indianapolis, Ind. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. FaiKei-BiDeB Wi Co. inc. FLO RI5T5 SPECIALTIES St. James BIdg. 1133 Broadway, New York Mention Tbe Florists* Bzcbsnge when writlog. August 19, 1906 The Florists' Exchange 23J Healthy Field-Crown CARNATIONS Kucliaiitress $(J.OOperlOO Geuevleve Lord hiicI Flora Hill . . 5.00 per 100 Cash with order ONAWAY GREENHOUSES, Boonton, N. J. Mention The Flnrlsts' Eyclnmgi? when writing. rield Grown CARNATIONS 100 1000 Lawson $6.00 WO.OO KnchantreBS 6.00 60.00 Queen Louise 6.00 46.00 Joost 4. CO Mauley 6.00 Cash With Order FARNAM P. CAIRD 271 River St. TROY, N. Y. Mention the FlorlBts' Eicbapge when writing. CARNATIONS FIELD GROWN. STRONG AND HEALTHY Per 100 Per 1000 Queen $5.00 $45.00 Fair Maid 5.00 45.00 Prosperity 5 00 45.00 250 at 1000 rates. AUGUST QAEDEKE & CO., NASHUA, N. H. Mention The Florists' Eicbapge wheg writing. CARNATIONS PUNTS FROM THE FIELD Ladf Bountiful Enchantress Moonlight Indianapolis Vesper Nelson The Bride Joost Queen 6eneva Lord Boston Market Lippincott Mackinac Lawson Queen Louise Adonis Lorna Flamingo Flora Hill Estelie Norway Proeperity Roosevelt Mrs. Patten Harlowarden Mrs. Sradt Plants ready lor delivery. State quantity you can use of each variety, and we will quote you prices. All the stock we are ofFerlug Is In good condition. The Leo NIessen Company, Philadelphia, Pa. l«n Arch Street Upntlnn tho Plnrt.t.' FTfhMnrA wh*i. writing The Model EXTENSION * SUPPORT Endorsed by all the lead- ing camatlongrowers as the best support oo the market. Made with 2 or 3 circles. Write for prices and ciica- lars. We have special low prices to offer and can save you money on Galvanized Wire ROSE STAKES Write us for prices before orderioKelsewhere. Prompt shipment Ruranteeil. IGOE BROS. 226 North 9th Street BROOKLYN, N.Y. UentloQ the riorlsts* Exchange when writing. I S.A.F.O.H. Convention Greetings Keep Your IILEI. J. WKolesale Florist 52 WEST 29lh $T NEW YORK TELEPHONES 1664-1665 Madison Square 45 West 2Slh SL Mention The Florists' Exchuiifce when writing. CARNATIONS Field-grown Encliantress plants, S6.00 per 100 ; $50.00 per 1000. WHITE BROS., Gasport, N.Y. liention the Florists' Exchnnge when writing. CARNATIONS THESE PLANTS AKE FINE 100 1000 6000 Fair Maid, 10 to 30 shoots $6.00 $46.00 6000 Queen 6.00 46.00 3000Mr9. Joost 4.60 40.00 6000 Queen Louise 4.60 40.00 3,000 LADY CAMPBELL VIOLETS Field-grown, clean, no disease. $4.00 per 100; $36.00 per lutO. H. V. SOWLE 325 Coffin Ave., ^ew Bedford, Mass. Mention the Florists' BzcbanKe when wrltlnff. CARNATIONS READY AUGUST 15 Per 100 Per looo 500 NELSON $6 00 1000 QUEEN LOUISE . . 5.00 $45.00 2000 MURPHY'S WHITE. 4.00 40.00 600 FLORA HILL . . . 5.00 450 PROSPERITY . . . 5.00 800 ETHEL CROCKER . 3.00 2000 MRS. JOOST ... 40 00 G. HANSON, l^al'JzT. HARRISBURG, PA. Mention The FlorLsts* Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS ^I^IWn Per 100 Per 1000 2 000 The Belle $10.00 $96.00 2.000 Flamingo 8.00 76.00 1,200 Mrs. Patten 8.00 76.00 1,600 Nelson Fischer 8.00 76.00 600 Prosperity 6.00 66.00 1,000 Mrs. Nelson 6.00 66.00 1,800 White Cloud 6.00 66.00 OUDVCAUTUCllllliC Fineplants. ready to filiift. bllniOAni nLMUMO 1000 fine Wm. Dookham, 100 Ben WellB 160 Tlilrtell. 350 C. H. Dlederlch, 150 F. 8. ValliB. 100 Mllllcent Richardson, 2 In., SS.OOperlOO. .50 3 in. Ben Weils. 300 3 In. Wm. Duck- ham, $4.00 per 100. DflCCC 100 4 In. Perle, $8.00 ; 200 31n. Bride; 900 nUOCO 3 In. Bridesmaid, $1 00; ItO Gate, 160 Perle, 126 Ivory. 60 Meteor, 2!4 inches, and at the far end you can come out with reducing tees and drop into the coils of 2-inch pipe beneath the benches. You can distribute these pipes in the following manner; Seven lines under each side bench and eight under the center bench. These lat- ter can be made into coils of four pipes each, placed toward the outer sides of the center bench. If possible, I would make the drop from the over- head mains to the side bench coils 2^ inches, and each of the four pipes un- der the center bench 2-inch. The same size connections should come into the returns, which should be the same size as the flow. The expansion tank can be placed at some conveni-r ent point, as high as possible above the overhead main, and should be connected to the return by not less than 1-inch pipe. Be sure and place no stop-cocks, or valves, on the ex- pansion pipe between the tank and the boiler. From the top of your boiler run the overhead main to its highest point and there take off an air vent. Then allow the overhead main to run through the house near the ridge and in the 60 feet run let it drop from the boiler to the far end, as much over 15 inches as you can. The coils un- der the benches must drop from the far end toward the boiler to the same extent — more If you can give It. The boiler you refer to la similar to a Canadian make that is manufactur- ed in the United States, under a dif- ferent name, but the numbering is quite different. We give you the size of the one that we think will corre- spond to yours: Height, 72 inches; diameter of boiler, 36 inches; diame- ter of flrepot, 28 inches; number of sections, six; diameter of smoke pipe, 11 inches. If your boiler comes any- where near these dimensions, it is perhaps the same, and is rated for 1,150 square feet by the manufactur- ers. Of course, I cannot guarantee the ratings, but if they are good the boiler is amply large enough to carry the 22 lines of 2-inch pipe and the overhead mains and connections. I would suggest that the two side bench coils of seven pipes each should drop at the far end and run across that end with the seven pipes and turn at the corners with elbows. You can allow this end part to be four or five feet, and it will provide for ex- pansion, and also keep the cold end of the house at the desired tempera- ture. U. G. SCOLLAY. First, I wish to thank you for so kindly answering the questions I asked you a short time ago through your paper, and I hope it will not be ask- ing too much if you would reply to the following: I am building a greenhouse 20x100, even span, walls four feet high of posts and double boarded, with paper between. Twelve feet to ridge. The house is to be divided In the center, one end being for roses and the other for carnations, both the above being planted in a large center bed, and the two side benches being used for general potted stock. I am also building a two-story shed with a cellar for furnace below, size of shed 20x30; the cellar wall will be seven feet high and cellar floor five feet below greenhouse. The first floor of shed will be used for potting, etc., and the second for sleeping rooms for myself and a man. What I wish to ask you is how much piping it will take to heat the greenhouse (and also shed) to usual temperature, with hot water, and what sized furnace I would require; also size of pipes. Could I use two-inch mains in greenhouse, and how arranged? Weather is sometimes 2 5 degrees below zero. Would you also tell me the amount required to heat the above-mentioned by steam, and are there any upright steam boilers that can be left from six to eight hours at night without at- tention. A. Z. A- — The rose section of your house (nearest the boiler) should have twelve lines of four-inch pipe, or twenty lines of two-inch wrought iron. The carnation house should have eleven lines of four-inch or nineteen lines of two-inch. In case of heating by steam, the rose house should have thirteen lines of one and one-quarter inch pipe or its equivalent. The carna- tion house should have twelve lines of same size or the equivalent. The heat from the boiler, smoke pipe, chimney and the piping connections, should be sufficient to warm the work-room of the adjoining shed. Of the two rooms overhead, you do not give any particu- lars, whether finished or unfinished, and how laid out. However, we will assume the rooms to be of the same size, and suggest that two radiators of about sixty-five square feet each be placed in them. In your case these had better be connected up with one and one-quarter inch flow and return. The radiators would make these rooms comfortable for sleeping purposes, at least. If you should intend using them at some future time, for other purposes, it would be better to in- crease the sizes now, for the reason that it would be cheaper. We would not advise the use of any two-inch mains, as we do not see how they can be of practical benefit to you. There are two ways in which your main piping may be run, the regular way, under benches, and again, with an overhead flow main, returning un- der benches. In following the first plan, in hot water, run from boiler, and across house at end nearest boiler, a four- inch main; taking off the flow branches to the three coils for rose section. Do not reduce main until the last branch is taken off. then reduce to three and one-half inch, and run through trench in center of house to the carnation section; from the end of this main, where it enters this section, you can take off your three branches, reducing as you please. The return mains will, of course, be run in similar manner to tlie flows. A simple distribution of the piping in coils will be as follows: Rose sec- tion, six two-inch pipes under each side tench, three flows and three re- turns. Under center bench place eight pipes, four flows up one side, across end, and four returns back the other side. In carnation section, lay out in same way for side bench coils, as in rose house, but under centre bench, run three flows up one side and across end, and back with four re- turns. In the case of overhead hot water flow, run from boiler into and under the ridge of rose house a four- inch main flow; continue this to the upper end of tlie rose section, and from there connect down to the coils of that section with not less than Iwo-inch for each. This main must have a fall of at least one inch in ten feet (more will not hurt) from the high point in the work-room, or wher- ever else it is most convenient for you to locate it. This main must be air- vented at this high point, either with an air valve or an air pipe taken to the expansion tank. The latter is pre- ferable, as it is self-venting, and does not depend on any one for attention. Getting back to our overhead main, remember that all branches taken off must be taken from the sides or bottom of this pipe, unless in some case where a small coil or radiator may be above the main, when, of course, the connection would come off the top, as usual. Continue the main through carnation house three and one-half inch, taking off the branches to coils at the far end. The returns from coils in this section may be connected into main return of same size as flow, and run through trench in center of rose section, to the boiler. The returns of the rose house may be run back to the boiler separately, two- inch, or taken into another three and one-half inch main. Should you use this system, and find, owing to the grade of house, that your overhead main is low, wlien it reaches the car- nation house, you may "jump up" with the main, but you must be care- ful to vent the high point here, and do not tail to give it regular atten- tion in letting the air out. On all branches to coils place gate valve on vertical lines. Use gate valves in any case. Tlie expansion tank should be placed well above the radiators in the sleeping rooms. In the case of steam heating, you will have to use an overhead main, three-inch to end of rose section, and two-inch and one-half inch to end of carnation house. Main return from carnation house to be one and one- half inch to lower end of rose sec- tion, and two-inch back to boiler. Coils in rose house to be as follows: Five one and one-quarter pipes under each side bench, and three under cen- ter bench. In carnation house, five under each side bench, and two under center. In steam heating, owing to the high temperature of the pipes, at all times, it is imperative that pro- vision be made so that the tempera- ture of the house may be controlled absolutely. The best way to secure this control is to place valves at each end of each run of pipe, with the ex- ception of one line in each coil. This line can be cut off by means of the valves you will, of course, place on each steam and return connection from the mains. You should have boiler capacity, in hot water, of at least two thousand feet, and in steam of not less than twelve hundred feet. This column cannot undertake, for obvious reasons, to recommend any particular make or type of boiler; the main thing is for you to get your boiler big enough. U. G. SCOLLAY. L^TOUR BOOKLET ALL APHIS IN A HOUSE 100 X 25 FOR 10 CENTS H.A.STOOTHOFFCO. 18 West St., New York City Augast 19, 1905 The RIorists* Exchange 233 .-.-.,.-.-.-.j-.-.j.»j-»j-.j-»-»j-»-»-.-.-«-----»-.-.-.-.---»-»-»j-»j-»j!j; ywygw iV.%'«%V Ne|ihrole|>i» Scottii x-^m t@" Note reduction in price for young plants for delivery on and after September 1. We have an Immense stock of this most useful of all Nephro- lepis and are, there- for, prepared to book orders for fine young plants, in 2% Inch pots, delivery September 1, 75c. per doz. ; $6.00 per 100 ; $50.00 per 1000. Also tor immediate delivery : Per doz. 100 4 in. pots . $3.50 $25.00 5 in. pots . $6.00 $50.00 6 in. pots . $12 00 $90.00 Seeds, Bulbs and Plants for Immediate planting. Nephkolepis Scottii Ne|)hrole|)i» Barrowsii This Is an Improve- ment on Nephrolepis Piersonl, and we have every reason to believe this will hold the same posi- tion to the Plerson Fern that the Scottii now holds to the old Boston. You will make no mistake In in- vesting in it at once. We offer originator's stock, flee young plants from 2^-4 in. pots, $3.60 per doz. ; $25.00per ICO ; $200.00 per 1000. .See Our Current Wholesale Price List HENRY A. DREEIR, 714 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. .mm^^mjm^m^m^m^m^m^mjm^mjB^m_w^w^m^w^m^m^m^m^m^mjB^m^m.m^m^m^m^m.w.m.m.mj9^m^m^9. Mention The FL.rlsts' Kxchnnce when writing SMILAX StronK planta. 2}^ in. poU, $1.26 per 100. StroDj,; plants, transplanted In boies, 50c. per 100. M. BAV9I4.B(M» Park Rldjce, K.J. Mention the Flnrltta' Hicbange when writing- BARGAINS 560 CARNATION PLANTS, 3-in. pote, left over from planting. Good clean, healthy stock at $S.00 per 100; $12-50 for the lot, which contains the following : 125 Prosperity. 216 Gov. EooBevelt, 220 Queen Louise. Speak qolck. PLUOfOSUS NANUS, fine stock, 3-in. pots, $6.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, 2H*la. Pots $3.00 per 100; good strong plants. SIVIII.AX, 2-in. pots, $1.00 per 100. [Cash with order. JOSEPH TOWELL,Paterson,N. J. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. Maidenhair rern» A. cuneatum and bybridum, 3 in., 6 In. and 7 in. pote. Room wanted. If you want to stock up cheaply, write for prices. Would exchange for Oarnatlon plants. J Macfarlane Staatsburg-on-Hudson.N.Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Asparagus Plumosas 2% inch pots, $2.50 per 100. i'J Inch pots, $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. J. S. BLOOM, Riegelsville, Pa. Uentlon The Florlata' Exchange wben writini;. 2 In., $1.2S per 100. Per 100. CRyPTOMBBIA JAPONICA,2m $3.00 4ill 10.00 CCPHEA (Cigar Plant), 2In 1.26 E. I. RAWLINCS, Quakertown, Pa. Mention The FlorlBts* Eicbapge when writing. BOSTON FERNS Taken from bench, $10.00 to $60.00 per 100* Extra fine stock. Araucaria Excelsa From $1.50 to $2.00 each. Keniia Belmoreana, from SOc. to $5 00 each. WM. A. BOCK, Mo. Cambridge, Mass. Mention The Florists' Bichange when writing. ■fCHTIA Belmoreana. 2 in. potR, $30 per 1000; liCnilH $3.50 per 100. Forsterlana. sin. pots, $30.00 per 100. Corypha Aastralia, 2H> in. pots, $4.00 per 100. Boston Ferns, from benches, for 2hs in. potB,f6.00perl00: 6in. pots, SI5.00 perlflO. Latanla Borbonica, 8 i haracter leaves, fine. $10.00perl2. Large Phoenix and ^Vashine- ton Robusta. Prices on application. Strictly cash. EXOTIC NURSERY. Santa Barbara, Cal. Meptloo the Florisf Bxcbaog^ when writing Gioiogs POBTO RICO S.Ss 50,000 2i4 in. field-grown, nice colored stronc plants. October and November. Ready to ship. Write for prices. Place orders now; not later. E. MEIER, Florist. RIO-PIEDRAS, PORTO RICO Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing TEXAS CROWN 2^^ inch pots Per 100 1000 Asparagus Plumosus $2.26 $2>i.C0 Asparagus Sprengeri 2.00 18.00 Smilax 1,00 9.00 Alyssnm. 2 Inch pots 1.60 12.(0 Alyssnm, rooted cnttinge 1.00 8.00 Boston Ferns, 4 inch pots 10.00 Boston Ferns, 3 inch pots 6.00 J. W. COREE. Whitewrlght, Texas Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. SCOTTII See my advt. in Issue of August 12. JOHN SCOTT, J^ISSifo^Srel Brooklyn, N.Y. Branch: E. 46th St. and Rutland Rd., Flalbush Telephone, 1207 Williamsburg. Meption The FlorlatB' Egcbapge when wt.tlog. 2000 Rubber Plants 6H In. pots 2 ft. 6 in. high., $27.00 per 100; $280.00 per 1000. Boston Ferns, 6 In. pots, $22.00 per 100. Araucaria Excelsa, 6 in. pots, 4 tiers, SOc. each. All good strong plants. Cash with orderpleaee, JOHN GILKINSON.^^^re'^^Brooklyn, N.Y. Mention The Florista' Exchange when writing. 1:2/^ ct^. each BOSTON FERNS 'ir.t^cTuH'^t'^Ui' ''°- PRIURDtrC 21n. Obconica a. Flmbrlata Alba, rnimnUOCO Kosea, Ulac, Carmine, Hybrid Baby, $2.00 per lOO. ASPARAGUS P. N. 2 in., 2 cte. IVORY ROSES 2 in., 2. t.. FLOWERING BEGONIAS 8kind.,2»^in.,2»ote. PAMCV QFPn ^^^ crop, elegant assortment of FHnOI OLLU Giant varieties; fincy and light colors in large nnmbera ; surplus at M oz. $1.00 ; 1 oz. $3.00. Cash. Direct all ordeiH plainly to BYER BROS., Chambersburg, Pa. Mention the FloriatB* Exchanjtr> when wrltlnK. PLANT FOR NAME— J. R. -Walling. — The name of the shrub is Tamarix indica. The short method of propaga- tion is to take cuttings in the Spring, of previous year's growth, and root them in the propagating bench. Polmalse System of Heating. t33) I have been reading Greenhouse Construction, by L. R. Taft. He says the Poimaise system was so called from the French town, where it was first used. Is not this a mistalie? Did it not originate at Poimaise Gardens, Stirling, Scotland, by Mr. Mitchell, the head gardener. SUBSCRIBER. —In the Gardeners' Chronicle and other English publications of 1844-1845 frequent mention is made of the Poi- maise system of heating greenhouses. Attention was attracted to the system by an article contributed to the Gar- deners' Chronicle in 1844, by W. Mur- ray, who described the system as used in his greenhouse at Stirling, Scotland. I have no personal knowledge of the matter, but have been able to And ref- erences indicating that a similar sys- tem had been used tor a long time in France, and in other continental coun- tries. L. R. TAFT. Taking Chrysanthemum Buds. (34) Kindly let me know if it is too early to leave the two crown buds on my Mrs. Henry Robinson chrysanthe- mums, which were planted very early in solid beds, glass covered, in the Fall'' M. V. B. —It is a little early to take the bud of the chrysanthemum named, and we would advise pinching out the bud so as to get a terminal bud later, which will no doubt make a much better flower than would be obtained from a crown bud taken any time before the 25th of this month. Placing Seedlings on the Market. (35) Can you tell me the best way to get good seedlings on the market — the best way financially under conditions that the grower has but little capital to speculate with thereon, and also that said seedlings (of phlox, dahlias, etc.) are better in their line than anything similar on the market? -Would It be better to sell them outright to some large firm issuing a catalogue, or Just what would you suggest? E. S. —There is no better way for placing the seedlings mentioned on the market than by advertising them in The Flor- ists' Exchange. Get up an attractive advertl.sement, telling what the seed- lings are, the tiuantitles to be offered and the price you can sell them at. Such an ad., placed In The Florists' Exchange, will sell them quicker and with less care to the grower, than any other method, provided, of course, that the varieties have commercial value, and the prices are according to current rulings. Sweet Peas. (36) What variety of pink sweet pea Is best for forcing; also name a good white. State best time to sow seed, and will the plants do well on solid ta- bles? F. & R. — It is utterly Impossible for any one to single out a variety of sweet pea or any other flower for that matter, and .say such a one Is the best. What might be the best at one establishment may be considered an Inferior variety at some other. There are several good varieties of sweet peas offered, and the grower should select a few of them and thus find out which variety suits best his particular demands. Seeds may be sown at this time for Winter flowering, and the plants can be grown equally well either on benches or In solid beds. Among the best are Christ- mas pink and Christmas white. Flor- ence Denzer. white; Emily Henderson, white, and Blanche Ferry, pink. A Seedless White Grape. (37) T have on my place a seedless white grape of large size, which bears every year profusely. I would like to know the name of it. W. New York. —Inquirer does not state whether his seedless grape is a hardy or hothouse variety. I do not know of a seedless grape, and It is a difficult matter to form any opinion unless one could see the fruit. I have known certain varie- ties of grapes to produce quite a num- ber of seedless berries, but this was due to imperfect fertilization. I would suggest. If Inquirer has got a true seed- less grape, of good high standard qual- ity, he send it to a fruit committee of some society to obtain their judgment on It. WM. TURNER. Lettuce Under Glass— Escarol. (38) Kindly Inform me as to the best head lettuce to raise under glass for market. I have 100 feet of glass, and I thought I could make it pay if I put in lettuce. Last Winter I tried the head lettuce, but could do nothing with it. Under what conditions should it be brought to a head? Do you cover; if so,, with what, and when? What tem- perature Is necessary? Is escarol raised with success? If so, what kind? I refer to the white fringed grown In France. A. A. — Boston Market is one of the most satisfactory head lettuces for growing under glass during the Winter months. There should be no difficulty in getting this variety to head up, with good treatment. Lettuce, like all other vege- tables, to produce a successful crop, must be grown on without a cheek. It would be useless to attempt to grow lettuce in poor soil; it must be grown fairly quick, therefore a liberal dress- ing of thoroughly decayed manure, mixed through the soil, would be In order. Lettuce can be grown on raised benches or solid beds, the latter pre- ferred. Never allow the plants to suf- fer for want of water, although when they start to head they may be kept a little drier at the root. With a tem- perature of 40 to 45 degrees at night during the Winter months, and a rise of 10 degrees during the day. fire heat, or 15 to 20 degrees with sun heat, in a good light house, there should be no trouble. Escarol, I presume, is not raised much for market here; at least, I am not acquainted with it. WM. TURNER. Ampelopsls Veltchli. (39) My Ampelopsls Veltchii is well set with berries, and as I have use for a large number of small plants next Spring, what will be the best way to procure same; to use the ber- ries or cuttings? P. G. B. — The best way to increase the stock of the ampelopsls would be to gather the seeds early in November, wash them free of the pulp and sow them in a cold frame. 234 The Plori-sts' Exchansre where: the; KENTIASj:QROW *T WYNCOTE (near Philadelphia), PA. Kenlias as Good as Can he Grown imported drawn 6tock 6o generally advertised. your orders for Fall delivery. They are Clean, Vigor- ous and Mocky, and while sold as low, are not to be confounded with the COME SEC mCM GROW and place KENTIA BELMOREANA Each 5-inch , 6 to 7 leaves. 18 to 20 inches hiuh 5-lnch. 6 to 7 leaves, 20 to 22 Inches high 8-lnch, 6 leaves, 22 to 26 Inches hidh $1.00 e-lnch . 6 to 7 leaves, 28 to 2S inches high 1.25 6-inch. 6 to 7 leaves, 30 to 32 inches high 1.50 7-lnoh. 9 to 7 leaves, 34 to 36 Inches high 2.50 8-lnch, 6 to 7 leaves, 36 to 40 inches high 3.00 9-inch, 6 to 7 leaves, 42 to 48 Inches high 5.00 JOSEPH HEACOCK, Doz. lOO $8.00 $50.00 9.00 75.00 12.00 16.00 18.00 30.00 KENTIA FORSTERIANA made upplants Each 7-lnchpot, 4 plants in pot, 32 inches high $2.0U 8-lnch pot. 4 plantain pot, Sfi inches hieh 2.60 8-lnch pot, 4 plants in pot, <2 inches high, heavy 3.50 lO-inch pot, 4 plantain pot, 48 to 54 Inches high, heavy 6.00 lO-inch pot, 4 plants in pot, fiO inches high 6.60 12-inch tab, 4 plants in tub, 5 to 6 feet hlgli, heavy 12.60 12-inch tub, 4 plants in tub, 8 to 7 feet high, heavy 16.00 Wyncote, Pa. Mpiilinn 'Ihe Flnrists' ICxchiinge whe' ROBT. CRAIC & SON JOHN BURTON, Receiver. ROSES, PALMS, CROTONS CARKIAXIOBiS and Novelties In DECORAXIVE PL,AMT8 Marketanil49ihSt$., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Uentton the Florists* Bxohanire when writing. ASPARAGUS 100 Sprengeri. 3 in. pots, nice plants $4.00 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus. 3 in. pots. 6.00 8milax. 2 In. pots 160 Foxgloves. Strong, 3 in. pots, mixed 6.00 Campanula Calycanthema. Canterbury Bell, mised. 3 In 6.00 T. W. A. SMITH, BIDDEFORD. MF. Mention the FlM-lsts* Exchange when writing. BE WIDE AWAKE Fill your empty houses with somethlog that will yield you 100 per cent, profit on your investment. CODPRBV ASCHMANN'S ARAUCARIA EXCELSA will do it. "When you undertake to do anything, do it RIGHT, or else don't begin." This is our Motto, adopted ten y^ars ago, when we commenced importing the first lot of the well-known and so much admirerl Pet Plant, jVRAUC^ItlA ESECKLSA, Irom Belgium. This everlasting green foliage plant la growing more in favor by tasteful plant buyers every year. Please watch the growth of our importations in ten years: First year, 100; second, 250: third. 500; fourth, 1.000; fifth, 2.000; this year, 1906. is now the tenth anniversary, with 6,000. How many next year, 1906 ? The outlook is for 7,000. All of them grown for me in Belgium under contract by an Araucaria Bpeciallst. I must say for the benefit of my customers that they were never before so nice and large for the money as this year. I herewith quote you special prices on them, for cash. JUST LOOK : Customs House. Made-up plants (large one In 5i.i-in. pots, 10 to 12 Ins. high. 2-yr. old, 3 tiers $0.50 B,'Mn. pots, 13 to 16 ins. high, 2-yr. old, 3 to 4 tiers 60 6-in.pots.l6 to 18 Ins. high, 3-yr., 3 to 4 tiers. .76 6^i-ln. pots, 18 to 20 Ins., 8-yr.. 4 to 6 tiers... 1.00 6^3-In. pots, 20 to 24 ins. high, 3-yr. old, 6 to 6 tiers 1.26 Araucaria Conipacta Robusta, unusually large, very beautiful, 3 sizes, 3 to 4 tiers, 20 to 26 ins. wide, $1.60, $1.76 to $2.00 each. Olauca, 6 in. pots, 3 to 4 tiers, 16 to 24 ins. wide, $1.00, $1.26. $1.60, $1.76 each. Kentla Forsteriana, 30 to 36 In. high. 4-yr. old, $1.00; 4-yr. old, 25 to 30 In. high. 76c.: 4-ln., made up with 3 plants, about 10 leaves in all, 20 to 25 Ins. high, 25c. to 35c. each. Belniore- ana, 4-yr. old. 26 to 30 in. high, $1.00 each. Above are the sizes entered in the Philadelphia center, 3 smaller ones around), 7 In. pots, $1.60 to $1.76 each. Flcus Elastica, imported, 4-ln. pots, 26c. ; 6-6M In., 36C.-40C. each , 6 In. pots, 50c. each. Areca Lutescens, 3 sizes, 4 In., made up with 8 plants, 18 ins. high, 20c.: 6-ln., made up with 3 plants, 26-30-35 In. high, 40c., 6Cc. to 76c. each. Adiantum Cuneatum (Maidenhair Fern) 4-ln. pots, very strong, ready for 6 in. or 6 In., 15c. ; 6-in. , very strong, 25c. each. Cocoa Weddeliana, S In. pots, 12c. Boston Ferns, 6-in., 30c,, 3&C. ,40c. each. ; 6-ln., 60c. each. Pierson Ferns. 6-ln. 60c. to 60c. each. Asparagus Pinmosus Nanus, 3 In., $6.00 to $7.00 per 100. All goods must travel at purchaser's risk. Please mention If pots are wanted, Cash with order, please. GODFREY ASCHMANN, ''^^^^2l^l^fffZ'f^^■ WHOLESALE GROWER AND IMPORTER OF POT PLANTS MaaOom n« Florlits* Bxdiuira wbni wrttlBS> ORCHIDS FLORISTS' ORCHIDS Largest Importers, Exporters, Growers and Hybridizers In the world. SANDER & SONS, St. Albans. England Agent, A. Dimmock, 31 Barclay St., N. T. Olty ORCHIDS Arrived In splendid condition : CattleyaSchroedera-, C. lablata. C. Trianae, C. Warnerli, C. lio-wiaua and C. Gigras. "Wiite for prices. LAQER & HURRELL, Summit, N. J. Orchid Growers and Importers BOSTON FERNS Palms, Dracaenas Geraniumsy Coleus and general bedding stock in large quantities. Write for prices. Cash or references. L.H. FOSTER ESTATE.S^ Dorchester.Mass. ^^ mmm m^ k ■ ^^ A good variety ot tbe ■■ k |i# Iml ^^ right kinds tor filling I ^B I m I V ^^ tern dishes, etc., 2>4 Inch, $3.00 per 100. KENXIASandCOCOS, nice tor centers, asi Inch, 10 cts. each; $9.00 per 100. KENTIA BBLBIOREAMA, 6 Inch pots, 60 cts. each. SALVIA, trom flats, »1.00 per 100. H. WESTON, HEMPSTEAD, N. Y. Mention The FlorlBtg' Exchange when writing. Decorative Plants Latanla Borboiiica. 3 In. pots, 95.00; 4 In., $15.00; Bin., $25.00; 61n.. $50.00 per 100; 7 In. and 8 in.. $1.00 and $1.50 each; large plants from 92.50 up. Kentla For8t«riana and Belmoreana, from 2>ii in. pots, $7.00 per 100; 3 in. pots, $12.00; 4 in. pots, $25.00; 5 in. pota, $60.00; 6 in. pots. $15.00 per doz.; from 7in. potsandapward, at $1.75 to $35.00 each. Areca Lutescens, 4 In., $20.00; 5 in., $50.00 per 100; 6in., $1.00 each. Larger plants, from $1.60 ap. Pandanns Utllis, 6 in. pots, 50c. Dracnena Indivisa.Sin. pots. $15.00 per 100. Phojnlx Ke- cllnata, 61n. pots. $36.00 per 100; $4.60 per doz.; 6 in. pots, $9.00 perdoz. Larger plants from $1.00 np. Pli(v>nlx Canarlensls, fine specimens, from 93.00 to $35.00 each. Plants In fine condition. JOHN BADER Troy Hill, Allegheny City, Pa. Mention Tbe KlorlBta* Bzdianss when wrltlnff. American Carnation Seed. (40) Kindly give me the name of a firm wlio offer American carnation seed, and oblige W. J. BURN, Cromer, Eng. Sweet Peas Under Glass. (41) "Wliat varieties in wliite. pink and lavender sweet peas do you find tlie best to grow under glass? For pinlt I used last year Bianctie Ferry, extra early,, and got no blooms un- til April, Willie Mont Blanc, planted the same time, in tlie same iiouse, bloomed the first of February. R. S. B. — Blanche Ferry is usually consid- ered very satisfactory for forcing, but seeing that it came in so late we would suggest trying the variety called Christmas Pink. (42) I mail you a sample of hardy sweet pea. I would like to know the proper name of same, whether it comes in different shades, and if there is a pure wliite one; also the name of some good sorts. H. HAUF. — I regret to state that I am un- able to identify the hardy lathyrus. The varieties of hardy sweet peas which we have found most satisfac- tory are Latifolius albus, for a white variety, and Latifolius "Pink Beauty" for a pink flowering form. A new white variety has been In- troduced in England several years since, wliich will be introduced in this country during the coming season, known as Latifolius "White Pearl." This has much larger flowers than the type, is of purer color, and alto- gether a much better form. It should become very useful as a Summer cut flower. J. D. E. (43) I have some peach trees that have a disease which shows itself on the leaves. I would like to find out the name of the disease and the cure, if any. The peaches fall oft before ripening. A. M. A. —I find the leaf to be affected with the curl-leaf disease. This is a fung- ous trouble that attacks the young leaves as soon as they push out in the Spring, causing them to shed later. This defoliation frequently causes the fruit to drop, resulting in considerable loss. Leaf-curl responds readily to treatment, and can be thoroughly con- trolled by spraying the trees, about two or three weeks before they bloom, witii Bordeaux mixture of the 5-5-50 formula, copper sulphate (2 pounds to 5 0 gallons of water), or the lime- sulphur-salt wash. In case the orchard lie infested with San Jose scale, the liiie-sulphur-salt should be used, as it is a remedy for both the scale and the leaf-curl. The simple solution of biuestone is the cheapest and most easily applied, but it is not so reliable because readily washed off by heavy rains. It is very important to make an ap- plication not later than two weeks be- fore tbe blossoms are expected to come out, as the fungus begins to grow in the young leaf-buds when they begin to push out. and the fungi- cide should be present before this de- velopment begins. It is, of course, too late now to spray for the trouble this season, but if the trees are losing tlieir foliage they should be thorough- ly cultivated at Intervals of a week or less until a new crop of foliage is forced out. In extreme cases it is sometimes advisable to apply nitrate of soda as a fertilizer to force out new foliage. W. ivr. SCOTT, Pathologist. Wintering Dahlia Roots. (44) I want to ask the best way to Winter dahlia roots. Last Winter I put them in the cellar ot the house: some kinds, having large roots, kept well, but those having slim, long roots were almost a total loss, from the fact that thev either rotted or dried out. I have a hot bed 16 feet long. 7 feet wide and 4 feet deep. Have thought ot building a crate inside of this, so as to protect the roots from contact with sides and bottom. Then, after filling with roots, cover so as to protect from frost. Would like to know if this is the right thing to do. SUBSCRIBER. — The dahlia roots would not keep if put into such a receptacle as is sug- s:ested. the fact of their being packed together in such a mass would tend to start decay among them. If the cellar is moderately dry, and frost proof, that is the best place for the August 10, 190B The Hlorists' Exchange 235 ':-9>:;>B>:- i.;;'a.:•:•«•:•■•:•■•:'■•:•■•:•■•:•■< '■•:■■■:■■•:•■•:■■:' •:•■•:•■•:'■■:-■■:■*-:■■-:• DREERS RENTIASI ■■:• •:•■ ^^yj-^T" 'r-wo .A.csr'^s to Select fx*oxxk |i Kentia Forsteriana ^^^X^^^!'l^!lS!^^^^:::^!: Kentia Belmoreana | Perdoz. Per 100 Per 1000 series and make personal inspetl ion. PerOoz. Per 100 Por 1000 £• 2'i-iM. pots, 4 leaves, 8 to 10 in. high .. .$1.25 $10.00 $00.00 ^ V 2;i-in. pots, 4 leaves, 8 to 10 in. high.. $1.2.5 $10.00 $'.10.00 g" 3 •• 5 •■ 12 to 15 • 2.00 15.00 140.00 '^''^V^ ^Vv * " 5 •• 12 to 15 •• .... 2.00 lr,.OC 140.00 ga 4 '■ 5 to 6 " 15 " 4.00 30.00 — .,2*^^ >V ^ K * " 5 to 6 " 15 to 18 "... . 4.50 35.00 325.00 '■ 5 " 5 to G " 18 to 20 •' 6.00 50.00 ^^''\^^C^^'^S^^ V/ * " 5 to 6 " 18 to 20 " .... 8.00 60.00 ,(!S 7 "6 to 7 " 42 to 45 .'..'.'.'.'.'.......'..'.'.'. S.OO ^-^^xxmlM M wJ[^^^^^^^^~ ^ " 6 to 7 '• 36 to 40 3.50 jj 10-in. tubs, 6 to7Ieaves, 51^ to 6 ft. high!!.'!'. '!!!!!!'.'.'.!! 7^50 '^^^^K^flllllHIy 1 Jt^' -^r^^SS * !! ® '° ' ;; ■ 40 to 42 ■' very heavy 5.00 ■?• ^"■^^ |\ ^^^C^MBI^S^^ZS^ The sizes offered above at $5.00, $6.00 and $7.50 each, •:•■ /V\nHp-lin Wf^nfta Prkrcff^r-iana ./»^^^MriWJt/lli^l/riV,U\^^^^VV ™''''® "°' ®^''''* ''^'■S" '"'^ shapely plants of good value; g" jTiaue up iveniid rorbieriana >^p|^^|Iw|fi|W^ i|\\^ |- We call special attention to our stock of made-up J^yjH ) ^^^m§^Mlfri J^\ I i\ I I ' ^'i Kentia Forsteriana in small tubs; these are flne, strong 'ff/l I ' ^>»J^wll 1 / / JOL-A / H \) A/laHo iir» k'anfSa R/^ln-iz-k o ^'iji plants of exceptional value that are certain to please. V' -~^^\l/^vL I I' /'iaae=Up Kcnlia DCImOrCana jg 3-in. pots, 3 plants in a pot, 10 to"! inches ^$2.00 $T5.00 .^^^^bIB^^V, 4-inch pots 3 plants in a pots, 15 to 18 inches high, $4.50 SS 4 " 3 " " 15 to 18 ■' 4.50 35.00 ( il fwC^ per doz. ; $3o.00 per 100. iS , „ „ 01 r?"'/'" il??5 ^i.» t^ll tXV' 5-inch pots, 4 plants in a pot, 18 to 20 inches high, $7.50 SS 7-in tubs 3 •' in a tub 3'^" s'oo - ^^fcBf|gft1 per doz. ; $60.00 per 100. -g 8 " 3 " 3j| " heavy 4.00 ^^B^^Km^^S^HK 7-inch pots, 4 plants in a pot, 32 to 34 inches high, jB }q 3 !i 6 to 6^" 12 W ^^i^^^^^^^Bl^L* 11-ineh tubs, 4 plants in a tub, 36 to 40 inches high, dwarf £,? 12 " 3 to 4" " 6y to 7 " " 15 00 ^ 3B^«^ compact plants, very spreading ; of excellent value, $4.00 each. g* 12 " 3 to 4" " 7" ■' 20.00 *^ 12-inch pots, 4 plants in a pot, 4 to 4% feet high, elegant ■•" 15 " 3to4 " " 7 to 8" " 25.00 Kenti.4 Belmoeeana decorative stock, $10.00 each. ■?. HENRY A. DREER, "*fRIS^"^ PHILADELPHIA, PA. | '2i2?i?i?ifiiifi¥2fi?i?i?2IPi?i¥2?2■i:■2?i:?i■•''■■-'■■-'■■-■■■-■■•■'■■-•■■:■■■''■■^■•^■'^«•^■■^■■^■■^■•-'■■^■■^^ Mention Tlie Florists' Exchange when writing. roots. However, before putting them away, have them fairly dry, and do not store too many of them on top of each other at first, so that each root has a fair chance to become dry and thoroughly ripened. Early In Winter, they should be gone over, and any that show signs of not keep- ing should be thrown away, and if the rest seem to be too dry or shriveling, pack a little sand or soil among them. Bedding Plants. (45) I would like to know what temperature should the sand be kept to root cuttings of geraniums, fuch- sias, pelargoniums, vineas, petunias; and at what temperature should the house be kept. Also when should the cuttings be started to have them bloom for Spring trade. A. J. R. — The list of plants mentioned in the inquiry are all so easy to propa- gate that any particular instructions with regard to temperature of the sand or of the atmosphere seem superfluous. With a house tempera- ture ranging anywhere between 5 0 and 65 degrees, and a sand tempera- ture running a few degrees higher, any one of the plants named will root easily. The geraniums, pelargoniums and vineas are best when taken in Sep- tember, though nice stock can be had from January rooted cuttings. The fuchsias and petunias should not be taken until January; then they can be grown right along and will make flowering plants for the Spring trade without being too tall, as would be the case if they were rooted this Fall. Roses for Easter. (46) Can Dorothy Perkins roses that were started last Winter be made to bloom for next Easter? A. J. R. — The rose Dorothy Perkins is most excellent for forcing into bloom at Easter, and if the plants alluded to have been planted outdoors and are making good canes, there is no reason why they can not be lifted, and forced satisfactorily next Spring. 'S 4a^OIT8K8 100,000 Pr,AP(T8 Sprays or Strings In any quantity EMERSON G. McFADDEN rei.28A SHORT HILLS. N.J. Mention The Florlsta' Exchange wbeo writing. Nephrolepis Barrowsii $25.00 per 100. SCOTTII FERNS lio.oo per loo. strong 2V4 inch stock, from bench. See display advt. in issue of May 13. HE|IBTB.BgBBOWmiO|l WHITMAN, MASS. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. AFEWeOODTfllNfiSTODWANT A nice lot of made-up KENTIA PALM8 In 8 in. and 9 in. pota at S3.(X> to $5.00 each. Splendid plants for decoration. DracEena IndlTUa, S, 4 and 6 in., >6.00, tlO.OO and $26.00 per 100, Agparag^ngPlamosas, Sin., $5.00 per 100. Qeranlams, 8. A. Nutt, Oastellone, John Doyle, Perkins, Mme. Ballerol, Single and Double Oen. Oront. L& Favorite, 2 In. pots, $2.50 per 100; 3 in. Pots. $5.00 per 100. Vinca Var.,2 in., $2.00 per 100. Rex Begronla, nice plants, 2 and 2f^ In., K.OO per 100. Boston Ferns, & In., 30c. each. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS. Newton. N. J. Mpntlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. PALMS, FERNS AND DECORATIVE PLAINTS A large assortment of Ferns for Jardinieres. Also Araucarias, Bubbers, Pandanus, Aralias, Draccenas, Aspidlatras, Marantas, Crotons, etc., etc. WHOLESALE PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION A. LEUTHY & CO. Importers and Exporters, Growers and Dealers ''""".r.^" Roslindale, BosUn, Mass, Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. FERNS OUR SPECIALTY \i,l^^ We have now over half a million Fern Seedlings ready for shipment. Fine, healthy stock, ready for potting. In the following varieties : Pteris Cretia Cristata, P. albolineata, P. Mayil. P. adlantoldes, P. Owrarda, P. Tremnla. Onychlnm japonlcum, Aspidlum Tsussemense, Crrtomium falcatnm, Dodla aspera and Lomaria Oibba. Onr 8election. at $1.00 per 100: $8.50 per 1000. 500 at 1000 rate. If by mail add lOo. per 100 for postage. Assorted Ferns for Jardinieres, from 2M-ln. ANDERSON & GHRISTENSEN Mention The Florists' pots, S3.00 per 100: $25.00 per 1000. ! Adiantam Caneatixm. fine. ;oo at 1000 rate. Btocky, 4 In. plants. $15.00 per 100; (KO.OO per 1000. Asparagas PIumoHns Nanus, eond stocbjr plants, from ZU'-in. pots, ready for a shift. $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. Cibotiam Schledel. We have a large stock of this matmlficent tree fern In 3'Ui. pots. A OOOD INVESTMENT. $30.00 per 100; $275.00 per 1000. bOO at 1000 rate. TELEPHONE , 1«F, Exchange when writing. SHORT HILLS, N.J. FERNS FROM FLATS ALL BEST SEEDLINGS. Fteris, Aspi- diam TsnsBemense, Cyrtomiuin, etc. Good, strong, healthy stock In variety only. Now ready (or pottl.^g. (Two or more plants In each clump). My selections. Price. $1.60 per 100 clumps, by mail. $10.00 per 1000. f. o. b.. express. PANSIES WORTH GROWING New crop of seed . $1.00 per packet ; $4.00 per oz. ; $12.00 per y^ lb. Cash with order, please. Make your address plain to avoid error. C.SOLTAU 1 99 Grant Ave. Jersey City, N.J. Mention The Florists' Exrhanee when writing. "Absolately^Safe and Reliable. Ask Tour Friends." If You Think yon can buv better by bnvin^ separatelythe parts that make np a TANK and TOWER OUTFIT, we will sell you onr PLANS and SPECIFICATIONS for a plant of any slie. We cannot sell yon onr experience, skill i and judgment, except as they are embodied in I our complete plants. The W.E.CALDWELL CO., Louisville, Ky. OBSBBOaaMSBi J 236 rhv5 Rloriist^,' Exchange KINGGOIiSTBDCTIONGOPIPBNY North Tonawanda, N. Y., and Toronto, Canada. New Greenhouse Catalogue ready for distribution. Send for It. Greenhouse Designer and Builder GREENHOUSE MATERIAL VENTILATING MACHINERY Write for Prices I PACCinV Van Houten Avenue I. UAoOlUl Jersey City, N.J. ^^«E^^ SAVE THE BLOOMS! ^f^NIKOTEzEN • KV' *m • I nncc um iuiiidp cfucitiuf DOES NOT INJURE SENSITIVE V^, PLANTS. USED FOR fUMIGATION V_ . W,. ORSPRAYING.IMDO'ORSOROUT £\y^-<:Z^-i 200 POUNDS lOBJCCO wow PINT NIKOTEffl NICOTINE MF6. CO., St. Louis, Mo. National Florists' Board of Trade VEVr MANAGEMKNT. Tel. Oall, 66D John. Habbis H. Hayden (Late Manager of the Nepera Ohemlcal Company), President EDWABD MoK.. WHrriNQ. Vice- Pres. and Oounsel JOHN E. Walkeb, Secretary and Treasurer 56 PINE ST..,'^^'-,5'fell.Y.CITY Evans Improved Challenge Roller bearing, self-oil iiie lie- Tire automatic stop, soliii link chain make the IMPROVED CHALLENGK the most perfect apparatuB ui the market. Write for catalogae and prlcea before placing your orders else- where. QUAKER CITY MACHINE CO. RICHMOND, IND. BACK AGAI.N HEWS POTS ■•nough said eh WELL HOW MANY THIS TRIP? A.H.HEWS&CO.INC. CAMBRIDGE -MASS. WHOLESALE TRADE LIST ASPARAGUS PLUM08U8, etrong, 3 in. pots, 7&0. per doz., $5.00 per 100; 2!'^ In. pots, 60c. per doz.. $3.00 per 100; 4 In. pota, $1.60 per doz., f lO.OO per 100. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERl,Btrong,3in. pots, 75o. per doz., $6.00 per 100: 2^ In. pots, 60c. per doz,. $3.00 per 100; from i}4 in. pote, $1.60 per doz., flrt.OOper 100. CLEMATIS, large flowering Tarletiee, 4!^ in. pota. $2.00 per doz. CLEMATIS PANICUIiATA. 4 In. pots, «1.50 jier doz.. $10.00 per 100; 3 in. pots, 75c. per doz., $5.00 per lOO. POINSETTIAS, from 2^ in. pots, 76c. per doz., $5.00 per 100. FICUS ELASTICA, fine stTong plants, from 6 In. pots, $4.00 per doz. . BIOBkEy PHILADELPHIA, PA Mention The Florists* Eichange when writing. HOTHOUSE GLASS tnd GREENHOUSE PUTTY* tpaclalty. C. S. WEBER & CO. lO Desbrosses St., New York Mention The Florlata' Eicbapge when wrltlnf*. }",^^ Clamp To mend cracked Glass immediately. Box of 150 $1. for sate byJnbber or address A.KLOKNER AVauwatoBa, Wls.TestimonlalB and samples free For Greenhouses, Graperies, Hotbeds, Con- servatories, and all other purposes. Get our figures before buying. Estimates freely given. COWEN'S W. Broadway, Mentlnn thP FlnH.t." Rrrhnnre wh^u N. 92-94 SON, NEW YORK. Syracuse RED POTS "A penny saved is twt) pence clear." Save money by using Syracuse Red Pots Mala of strongest clay. Hard to break. An order will con- vince you. Bend it now. Syracuse Pottery Co. Syracuse, N.Y. Mpiitlnn The Florists' Etchange when writing. THE QRECNHOLSE COMPANY Horticultural Architects and Builders Kearney Avenue JERSEY CITY, N. J. WE MANUFACTURE AND ERECT GREENHOUSES FOR EVERY PURPOSE FOR PRIVATE AND COMMERCIAL USE We also manufacture and furnish Hot Bed Sash and Frames, Iron and Wood Frame Benches, White Lead, Greenhouse Putty, Pipe, Fittings, Valves and Boilers for Greenhoase Heating: ESTIMATES FURNISHED FOR COMPLETE STRUCTURES OR FOR MATERIAL READY TO ERECT MentiuD The Klurists Exchange when writing. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. Florl$i$' sapplics—^M'""?"" Novciiies Send for Catalog 50 to 56 North Fourth Street, PHILADELPHIA W**tinw *ft^ iHftrtats' BErhaor when wrltJm Holds Class Firmly ••• th* Point «V , PEERUS8 * .. rl«ku .T urti. B.Z .f I t.MO p«UU T& aU. ,Mtp.ld. , HIICBT A. DKEEK, I Tl« <%mtmmt M., rui.., r.. •••(«■■ Mention The FIorlBts* Exchange when writing. Century Sprayer. t barrel Bprayermade. Capacity and adapt- ability to suit all requirements. '"'leeearefcaturea: Its valves are onze balls. Cylinder and plung* or are brass. Indestructible packing crimps. Large air k chamber. Agitator that agi- tates. Ittslow PRICE PLEASES We make twenty styles sprayers. Every need specially met withHand, Bucket, Knapsack, Pow er Sprayers. Spraying ^ catalog in-e. Booklet on insects and plants and fruit djseaijes 10c EDEMtNG CO., Salem, 0. nion^ IIubbtll,We»temAptM Chicago , lU. lion the Florlstfl* Exchange when writing. The Whilldin Pottery Co. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Our output of Flower Pots is larger than any concern in the World Our Stock is always Large and Complete Main Office and Factory, 713 WHARTON STREET, PHILADELPHIA Warehouses: JERSEY CITY, N. J. LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed in small crates, easy to iiandle. Price per crate 1600 2H 6.25 1500 3j^ 6.00 1000 8 * " 5.00 800 8^ ' 5.80 600 4 " 4.60 820 6 4.61 144 6 8.16 Price per crate 120 7 In.potsincrate, $4.20 60 8 " " 8.O0 HAND MADE. 48 9in.pot8incrate,$8.» 48 10 " " 4.80 24 11 " " 8.«0 24 t2 " " 4.80 12 14 " *• 4.80 4.60 Seed pans, same price as pota. Send for price list of Cylinders for Cut Flowers, Hanging Ba^ets, Lawn Vases, etc. Ten per cent, off for cash with order. HILFINGER BROS., Pottery, Fort Edward, N.Y. Aura8tBolkcrrwT!r»*Tr>?T*T#T*T*Tr-T«r»g Uentlon the FlorUta* Bxehange when writing. August 12. 1»0B The Plorist-s' Exchange 237 C. BONNBT a. H. BLAKB BONNET & BLAKE Wholesale Florists 26 Boerum Place. BROOKLYN, N. Y. Telephone 4638 Main. OoDslfmmentB solicited. Ont-of-town orders care fu) ly attended to . Qive as a trial. MeDtloQ tbe Florists' Bzcbans« when writing ^ixth Ave. and 26th 5t. Cooqan Building NEW YORK Open every Morning at 81i o'clock for tne Bale of Cut Flowers Wall Space for advertising purposes to Rent J. DONALDSON. Secretary Mention tbe FlorUts* Bxchanc* when wrltliis FORD BROS. Wholesale Florists i& WEST 28th ST.. NEW YORK I Telephone, 3870-3871 Madison Square Always ready to receive Fine Stock WILLIAM H. GUNTHER 8O 'West 39tl\ Street •Phone, 651 MadisohSq. NEW YORK Violets. Roses, Carnations, Orcliids Established 1888. THE ONLY HOUSE HANDLING THE NEW RED CARNATION "VICTORY" To be dlBsemlnated 1906. Aleo a complete line of choicest flowers. ALEX. J. GUITMAN, wiiolesale Florist 62 Weat 39tti Street, New Tork Telephone. 1664-1665 Madison Square HICKS &CRAWBUCK Wholesale Florists And Dealers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 108 Livingston Street 'Phone. 3660-3661 Main BROOKLYN, N. T. MpntloD the FlorlBtB' Kichamte when wrttlpg JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist 53 MrZ,ST SOtK STREET NEiir YORK Conalgnments Solicited. Telephone. 280 MiidlBon Sq. MfptloB the Ftoriata' BKChaBge when wHttpg All Giioice Cut Flowers In Season ALFRED H. LANGJAHR 55 West 28th St., New York Telephone 3924 AtadlBon Square. BUT FROM ma ^~ SHIP TO |l#l t" TBT •»■ ■^ Ifentlon the Florists' Bxehange when wiitlns Ebtabubhed 1891 ES McMANUS r<.rr»:.l°^ so W. 30th St., New York Beauties, Meteors, Brides and Bridesmaids are the leaders. HIGHEST -V .X^ >v ■ ■ ^S- -S/r ALWAY80N THE HIGHEST GRADE OF SPECIAK.'TT. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES SUNN & THOMPSON Wholesale Florists 55 and 57 West 26th Street, NEW YORK SPECIALTIES -Violets, Carnations and Roses Shipping orders receive prompt attention. Consign- mentB Solicited. Telephone t £864 MadUon Square Mention rne riorten' Bxchanre when wrltlBg. Fbank H. Thabndlt CnARLES SCHENCK TRAENDLY 4 SCHENCK 'WKoIesale Florists 44 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK ANB CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE Telephoneai 798 and 799 MADISON SQUAKE Consignments Solicited Meotlon the Flortats' Bichsnge__when writing. GEORGE SALTFORD Wholesale Florist CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 46 West. 29th Street., New York Telephone: 8893 Madison .Sqcaeb Uentlon the norlsts' Bichuge when writtnr johTyoDng Wholesale Florist 6 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone: 4463-4464 MADISON SQUABE Mention The Flor lets' Kx change wben writing. JBZ A I I Flk.1 Wholesale Commission Dealer in • li« ALLClM CLT TLOWER^ Specialties : Telephone 167 Madison Square ROSES, CARNATIONS, LILIES and all Seasonable Stock CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 106 West 2ft th street, NEW YORK OPEN AT 6 A. M. EVERY DAY. Upnttnn Th^ nnrtntii' Bxehange when wrltlnc< W. GHORMLEY 'WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST Receiver ^i%a Shipper of ell varieties of Cut Plowera 57 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephone., {»|»»M;^|- Square Vtoiesaie Prices ol Gut Flowers, lew Yor&, Hog. \i mi prices qnotetl are by the liatiarea nnless otherwise notetl. f A. Bbauty, fancy — special 8.00 to 15.00 f Inl'r grades, all colors .75 to 1.00 1 00 to 1.60 100 to 1.50 1.00 to 1.50 1.00 to 1,50 1.00 to 2.00 1.00 to 2.00 1.00 to 2.00 to ... . a.OO to 3.00 5.00 to 8.00 .50 to 2.00 .25 to .50 to to 8.00 to 10.00 .03 to .06 .10 to .20 .50 to 1.00 No. 1 y.oo to 1.00 to 4.00 2.00 No. 2 1 " No. 3 S Bride, 'tfald, fancy— spc'I M " extra e " No. 1 2.00 to 1.00 to .75 to 8.00 2.0O 1.00 .60 4.00 10.00 2.00 2.00 .76 "1.50 50.00 10.00 60.00 .50 1.00 S TANor- White m '"^■^'^.l^'f' ■ Red «e •• No. 2 Golden Gate .25 to .50 to .60 to .60 to .50 to .50 to 1.25 to 26.00 to 6.00 to to 20.00 to .85 to .75 to to G9 standard Tar.) \ Yel. & Var.. Liberty Mme. Abel Chatenay Adiantdm MioNONETTE, ordinary Croweanom Panbies, per dozen banches.... Callas Sweet PEAS.per doz. bnnches Asters Cattletas Daisies , Gladiolus 1 WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesale Florist Tclclihone, 903 Nadtson Square 39 WEST 28TH ST., NEW YORK ALL VARIETIES OF CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON TOP GRADE FOR SHIPPING American Beatitsr, Bridesmaid, Bride, Liberty, Meteor, Lily of tbe Valley, Carnations ff'JSSir^u'^l JOHN I. RAYNOR, 49 West 28th St., NEW YORK w. C. Horan SS West 28th St., PMEW VORK TELEPHONE, M62-1463 MADISON SQUARE CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE REVIEW OF THE MARKET NRW YORK.^There is an ever Increas- ing supply of roses, but the demand .sccins to be Kiowing woriie instead of lj« tli^r. American Beauty are getting guile plentiful, and for clean-up sales there are absolutely no llxed prices. Lily of the valh:y, that was such a good thing last week, is now corning in lu-avily ; aUu- ed to this, the demand has fallen away, and prices are cut in half and still it does not clear out. Asters are not near so pkniiful, but that condition has oc- casioned no advance in values. Gladiolus and lield-grown lilits an- mon- Liian plen- tiful, but sweet peas are not so much in evidence. A moderate supply of hy- drangea is coming in, l)ut tnt-rt- will have to be a revival In the retail trade if this pays as well as has been the case in previous years. There is a steady though limited supply of carnations, but prices are not what they might be, if the asters were not so much in evidence. Business all around is very dull, and fixed prices on any flowers are out of the question. CHICAGO. — Trade conditions during the past week have not been of the bright- est; yet, taking the unprecedented warm weather into consideration, it has not been so bad. and from ail reports is in excess of that of former years for tli'- same period. The supply of stock in some lines has shortened up. Roses from new growtli have begun to arrive in quantity. While these had to be closed out at low prices, the better grades found a fairly good mar- ket. The supply of American Beauty has about kept up with the demand. Bride and Bridesmaid have increased in quantity, mainly in short-stemmed stock from first planting. On better grades there has been no great increase, and prices have re- mained about the same as those of last week. Carnations are in short supply, it being almost impossible to obtain stock with whicii to fill orders. Asters have not been coming in in sucli large quantities as earlier in the season. They now range in price from 35c. to $3.0') per IfiO, according to quality. Lilies are selling fairly well at from $8.00 to $12.50 per 100. Gladioli are not being received in large numbers, and prices have dropped to thr- usual Summer standard. Sweet peas are nearly over for this sea- son. R. J. ST. LOUIS, MO. — The market is now undergoing a week of dullness, although quit" a bit of funeral work is being made up by the downtown florists; but that is all Hint is going on. The trade in the West End is even duller, as transient trade is unknown in those parts, especial- ly so at this time of the year. As to the stock that comes to our market, there is not nuich to say : e\'erything is very plen- tiful, fxcept in the fancy grades. Amer- ican Beauty roses are not what one might expect ; still the best of them seem to sell fairly well at from 50c. to $2.50 per dozen. Of other roses, such as Bride. Bridesmaid, President Camot, Ivory and Kaiserln Au- gusta Victoria, some fairly good stock is coming in, but all very short stems; these run in price from $2 to $5 per 100. Car- nations: very poor stock in all grades; white sells very good, but the colored stock is so poor that sales are few. As- ters are too plentiful to do the market any good ; they have to be sold too cheap. Same of tuberose stalks and gladioli. As- ters bring on an average of $2.00 per l.ortn. Lily of the valley goes at $.^.00. but very slow. Plenty of good smilax, asparagus and peonies to he had. with prices as usual. ST. PATRICK. CINCINNATI.— "The same old chest- nut," if you will excuse me for using the slang phrase. Business very quiet and plenty of stock to fill all orders at the present time. Queen of the Market asters have been very fine this year, but are now through blooniing. and Semple's are just now coming in. Good carnations are not to be had. American Beauty roses are the best stock in the market, and sell w^ll. One dollar per hundred, possibly a little less, is the price. It is hardly worth while to give quotations. It's get all you can and take all you can get for stock now. but T hope September will cause us to forget the dull Summer, E. G. GILLETT. An Honest Opinion. It is HIT first year reading THE FLO- RISTS' EXCHANGE. Truly, it is the moRt valuable pablira^ion of itfi kind known to me. GEO. J. STREATOR. rallfomia. A.L.YOUNG&CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 54 West 28th Street. New York Receivers and Shippers of CUT FLO\VERS. Consignments solicited. Prompt settlements UentJon Tbe Flortob* Ezd>.aiige wheo wrttfn^. 238 The Plori-sts' Exchange Wm.J.BAKER Wholesale Florist 1432 S.Penn Square, PHILADELPHIA.PA. Seasonable Cut Flowers Fine Quality Both 'phones. Mention the Florlatg' Brchange when writing. DUMONT & CO. Wholesale Florists Carnations m Apecialtir No. 1305 Filbert St., Philadelphia Bell Bcd KerstoDe ^Phones. Mention the FloriBto' BicbBPjte when writing. WM. J. MOORE Wholesale Florist I23S-37 FILBERT STREET ■•K!Sr«LT'B°i',S^i= PHILADELPHIA. PA. Bell and S.eratone *Phonea> We can /use more. CHOICE SWEET PEAS and; EARLY IASTERS.:.r:3:^..^ Mention the FlortBta' Bicbange when writing- EDWARD REID Wholesale Florist . 1526 Raiutead Street. PHILADELPHIA Bet. Market and Chestnut Streets Choicest Stock Al-ways on Hand Telephone 1-43-36-A. llentloB the FlorlBts' Bxchange when writing. A DAILY CUT FROM 40 GRO>VERS We can and will fill your Out Flower wants to advantage. Bhlpplng orderB otir Speclalt> Write, telephone or telegraph. Long Distance Phone, llS9Main. Headquarters for HARDY FERNS and WILD SMILAX Most Complete Line of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES in the West 0ATAI.OGI7X: FREE. E. F. WINTERSON CO., Est,bjish.vers-Per 100 Baltimore .4ug. 12. 1906 Boston Aug. 16, 1906 Buffalo Aug. 14, 1906 .Chicago]' Aug. 16, 1906 Names and Varieties Cincinnati* Aug. 12, 1906 inilwaukee Aug. 14. 1906 Pbirdelpbia Aug. 16. 1906 Plttaburg Aug. 14, 1906 St. Uula Aug. 14, 1906 to to i6!o6 10.00 to 6.00 to 2.00 to to 26.00 10.00 6.00 elbo 4.00 2.00 s'.'oo 8.00 20.00 to 25.00 12.00 to 20.00 6.00 to 12.00 3.00 to e.oo 6.00 to 6.00 4.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 3.00 4.0O to 6.00 3.00 to 7.00 3.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 6.00 24.00 to 32.00 18.00 to 24.00 12.00 to 16.00 4.00 to 6.00 4.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 4.00 2.0U to 3.00 to 2.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 10.00 3.00 to 8.00 2.00 to 6.00 A. BEtDTY, fancy— special r '* extra 1 " No. 1 to .... to ... to 26.00 16.00 aoo 6.00 to 26.00 to 18.00 to 12.60 4.00 to 8.01 to 6.00 20.00 to 26.00 to 16.00 to 10.00 4.00 to 6.00 to 20.00 to 26.00 16.00 to 18.00 8.00 to 12.00 2.00 to 6.00 to to to 12 60 8.00 to 10.00 .... to 1 " Culls & Ordinary... Bride, 'Maid, fancy-special 4.00 to to to 8.00 to 6.00 to i.OO 2.00 4.00 4.00 's.oo ".76 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.60 1.60 i!o6 50.00 60.00 8.00 '4;oo 4.00 to 2.00 to .60 to 10 2.00 to 2.00 to to to to to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.60 to 1.60 to 1.60 to 1.60 to to .76 to to to to to 4.00 to 6.00 to 2.00 to to 3.00 2.0O 1.00 4.00 '4.06 "'.m 1.00 1.00 1.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to 2.00 4.00 to 6.00 4.011 to 6.00 2.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to 6.00 to 3.00 to 2.00 2.00 to 4.00 to 6.00 4.00 to 8.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 4.00 to 1.00 to 2.00 to 12.00 to to 4.U0 • " No. 1 So 3.00 to 3.00 S " No. 2 to to 2.00 to nr Golden Gate 3.00 to to 2.00 to 4.00 2.00 to "~ K. A. Victoria 1.00 to 8.00 Liberty 3.00 to to to "■ Perle to .... to 2.00 to 4.00 to . ... to to 3.00 .36 to .75 1.00 to 1.26 .76 CO 1.00 .76 to 1.00 .75 to 1.00 1.60 to 2.60 1.00 to 1.60 1.00 to 1.60 to to to . .60 to T.M 1.60 1.60 1.60 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 'i'.oo SO.OO to 1.00 1.00 to 1.60 1.00 to 1.60 1.00 to 1.60 to 1.60 to 2.0U 1.60 to 2.00 1.60 to 2.00 1.60 to 2.00 to <• Inferior grades, all colors... 2 J White SStandard f Pink to . . .. to to .60 to ,76 to to t6 1.60 to to to 1.60 to 1.60 to 1.60 .76 to 1.60 .76 to 1.60 to to to to to to to .60 to 1.00 .60 to 1.00 to Vabiettrr ("Red to to to to •; 1 Yellow & yar.. 2*Fanct ) White to to to to to 1.60 to 2.00 to to to to . ... to 2.00 to 2.00 I.OO to 2.00 to to OStand. yar.) ) Yellow & var.. I Novelties to LOO 50.0(1 36.00 to to 2.00 to to to ... to 1.00 26.00 to 36.00 26.00 to 36.00 to to ... . .50 to 1.00 40.00 to 50.00 20.00 to 26.00 to .50 to 1.00 26.00 to 60.00 to .. 6.00 to 8.00 .60 to 1.00 1.60 to 4.00 8.00 to 12.60 2.00 to 4.00 to to 1.00 to 1.60 26.00 to 60.00 26.00 to 60.00 to to .76 to 1.26 26.00 to 60.00 20.00 to 30.00 to to to 1.00 26.00 to A.BPARAODB 40.00 to 25.00 CO 26.00 to 60.00 26.00 to 6.00 to Sprengeri, bnnches 26.00 to 60.00 to to sibo 8.00 4.00 to 1.60 to 3.00 12.00 to 16.00 3.00 to 4.00 to to so i'.M 12.00 4.00 to .40 to to .60 2.00 to Qladiolcb 2.00 to to to 3.00 1.60 to 3.00 12.00 to 16.00 to 1.00 to to to LiLIEB to 12.60 to to to 3.00 to 6.00 to to to 8.00 to to to to to to to to to to .40 to to ... to to to 20.00 to 12.60 to to iT.oo ".16 to to to li'oo . to .... to to 15.00 to 12.00 to 16.00 .50 to 1.00 .16 to .26 to 8.00 to 16.00 to .26 to .40 to Smilax 10.00 to to to H.0O to to .20 12.60 to 16.00 to to to to to to to 12.00 to 16.00 to to 10.00 to 16.00 to Stocks to .20 to .30 to to Sweet Peas to to .... to : Jo ■:"■■ to to to to to to to to to to ... . to " t6 to to to to to to to . to to to — to to to to to to 00 Asparagus Plumosuft Mignonette Chrysanthemums LDy narrlsll Briiles, 'Mialds American Beauties WELCH BROS. PROPRICTeR* CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET 16 Province St.— 9 Chapman Pl. Hatserln* Violets Carnots Orchids * Valley Carnations Oas furnish at short notice. Price according to quality of goods. Long Distance Telephone 6287 and 6268 WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES CCPollworthCo. MILWAUKEE, WIS. MentlOD the FlorUta' Bxcbance when writing. HOITON £ HUNKEL CO. 'Wholesale Florists Florists' Supplies Manufacturers of Wire designs. 457 Milwaukee Street, MILWAUKEE, WIS. 'Phone, Main 874. P. O. Box 103. Mention Hie riorlsta' Bxchange when wrttlns. J. B. MURDOCH & CO. Wholesale Florists FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 545 Liberty St.. PinSBURG. PA. Long Distance 'Phone, 1435 Ooort. Mention the Floristi' Bxchange when writing. Pittsburg Florists' Exclianse WHOLESALE FLORISTS ■nd Florists' Supplies 228 DIAMOND STREET end for weekly price Hat PittchlirO Pq and prices on large orders. rllldUlll^ ids Mention the riorlsta' Bieliance whao wrltlac. St Louis. Florists' Club Meeting. The Florists' Club meeting, which was held last Thursday after- noon, August 10, was a lively one. The meeting opened at 2.30, thirty members present, and President Juen- gel and the rest of the officers on hand. After Secretary Schray read the minutes of the last meeting the reports of conamittees were heard. Chairman Benelce made his report as to the route and price it would cost each member to attend the conven- tion. Mr. Anton Pohnan was elected a member of the club. Election of Officers. Next in order was the election of officers for the ensuing year. For president tliere were four candidates, G. F. Ammann being elected. Mr. Ammann lives in Edwardsville, 111., and was president of the club four years ago. For vice-president, John Steidel, Central, Mo., was elected. Emil Schray. wlio for years has been our secretary, was re-elected. Fred H. Meinhardt, too, had a walk over for the office of treasurer. The fol- lowing trustees were elected: Carl Beyer, three years; Franlc Weber, two years, and Frank Fillman, one year. The above officers-elect are regulars at the meetings, so the club will be in fine shape this year, with a good and efficient set of officers. There was quite a discussion on cold-storage bulbs, which made things interesting for all. At the next meet- ing of the club, installation of officers will take place. The meeting will be at H. Weber & Sons' nursery, in Gar- denville, to which the ladies are in- vited. "The September notice will give full directions as to time and how to get there. After a lot of convention talk, the meeting adjourned until September 14 at 2 o'clock, and a big attendance is expected. ST. PATRICK. Red Bank, N. J. In the Red Bank Carnival, which took place at Red Bank, N. J., last week, the first prize for tlie best dec- orated automobile was awarded to George H. Patterson. The car carried a large Japanese parasol and was trimmed with Golden Glow. Frank C. Stock was awarded first prize for the most original automobile decoration. The box was covered with green and white, and the machine trimmed with Bridesmaid roses. A stuffed stork was fastened to the coil box in front, and from the bill of the stork ribbons were stretched to two little flower girls in the rear seat, one representing pink roses and the other white asters: a little boy between the two girls represented Cupid. B. BLOOMSBURG, PA. — Wm. Tount, employed as engineer on the construc- tion of J. L. Dillon's greenhouse, was very seriously injured Monday morn- ing by being struck with fragments from a bursting flywheel. He sus- tained a fractured skull, above the left eye. hand badly cut. and broken ankle, besides many other cuts and bruises about the face and body. Sheep Manure Pulverized. Free from all Adulteration. In Bag, $18.00 per Ton. Special price on car load lots In bulk. ROBERT SIMPSON Clifton, N. J. Mention The Florists' E!xcbange when writing. Headqnarters in Western Mew Yort For ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kinds of Season- able Flowers. WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist ALSO DEALER IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES AND WIRE DESIGNS 383-87 Ellicott Si. GITE US A TBIAL BUFFLAO, N.Y. We Oan Please You Uestlon tiie riorlsta' Sxcfaang* when writlsc. August 19, ISOB The Florists' Bxchange 239 I SAMUEL S. PENNOCK | I The Wholesale Florist of Philadelphia | I OUR CAPACITY THE C0MIN6 SEASON WILL GIVE US FACILITIES THAT WILL | I BE UNSURPASSED BY ANY HOUSE IN THE COUNTRY | RlbDons and Supplies I Cut Dahlias In any Quantity and Color on Short Notice Mention The Florists' ExchanBP when writing. •n FANCY CARNATIONS AND ROSES "™L?../.^S,^^.^'^- Valley, American Beautij,Kai»erin f TtG MHiW WtOlesall! FiDWill lOaitet and all the finest Sunnnner Roses MtmtUm tha riorliti* axAany whi irrtttrng. 1235-37 Filbert St. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Gafnations, laM anil Sweet Peas I PHILADELPHIA CUT FLOWER CO. 15 16 and l5l8Sansom St., Philadolphia, Pa. store closes at 6.00 P.M., nntll September 16. Saturdays at 1.00 P. M REED ^ KELLER 122 W. 26th STREET NEW YORK Importers and ei /\DI&TA> CIIDDI IBC Oalax Leaves and Bfanntacturers of Ft\^HiaiO aWrrblBO Decorative Greenery New Torfe Agents for Osldwell's, Monroe, Ala., Psrlor Brand Smllax. llentloQ The Florists' Exchange when writing. CniFFON 4,6, 10, 13 and 18 inch, all colors. RIBBONd y. Inch to 5 inch, all colors. Write tor prices. .'. All Florists* Supplies. SCRANTON FLORIST SUPPLY CO., 201 No. Seventh Avenue, SCRANTON, PA. Mention The Florists* Exchange when wrttlnff. Bardy Cut DA6GER and FANCY FERNS $1.00 per 1000 HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO.; UcBtloB T%« Florists* Discount on large orders GAlyAXf New crop. Green and bronze. $1.60 per lOOo Headquarters for bU FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, sach as Wire Designs, Cut Wire, all kinds of Letters; Immortel- les, Cycas Leaves, Sheaves of Wheat, Ribbons, Corrugated Boxes of all kinds, etc. LAUREL FESTOONING, 60. and 6c. per yard. 8 & 1 1 Province St., Boston, Mass- L. D. Telephone, Main 2818. Bxchange when writing. FIRST QUALITY, 60e. PER 1000 ALSO DEALER IN FAMCY DAQOER CHRISTMAS TREES, Baled Spruce for Cemetery Use Bouquet Green, Sphagnum Moss, Etc. Mention Tbe Florists' Bxebanse wben writlns. CAX.OK EUGENE BERNHEIMER '""AdfS^r Carnations, American Beauty Roses 11 South i6tb Street, PHILADELPHIA Mention the riorlsta' Excbange wben writlnf. R Manufacturers of ARTIFICIAL LEAVES AJI Styles in Hundreds of Different Designs. Paper and Muslin. 497 West Broadway, NEW YORK SMILAX, YARDS and PIQUETS. Samples Furnished to the Jobbing Iraae oniy. Mention The Florists* Bxchapge when writing. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE WM. DILGER, Manager FANCY VEKItg, $1.00 per 1000. Discount on regular shipments. 38-40 Miami Ave, Detroit, Mich. UeDtlon tbe Florists* Bzcbang when writing. FF D M Q Fanc7 or Dagr^er, No. 1 stock, C n IV O only 50v. per 1000. Galax, Brilliant Bronze or Green, 76c. per 1000. Useonr LAUREL FESTOONING for your decorations. It giveB the best Batisfaction of any decorative green at this time of the year. Sample lot on application. We make it daily, gathered fresh from the woods. Hand-made, full sizes, 4c., 5c. and 6c. per yard. Once used, always used. BRANCH LAUREL. 35c. per large bundle. PRINCESS PINE, by the pound, or made Into festooning if desired. Tell us your wants ; w^ will do the rest. Telephone and telejfraph orders will re- ceive Immedi- ate attention. AIILLINOTON SIA.HS. Ne'w Salem, Mass. , ;Telegraph Oflftce Mention the FlorUta* Bxehaiig* whoa wrltlDC. JAPANESE MOSS Packed in paper cartons. "Moss and nothing out Moss": no sttcks or dirt. Less than half the rice of German Moss. L. WERTHEIMBER & CO., Porelgn & Doroestlo Specialties, 39 Barclay St., New York. E. A. BEAVEN , Wholesale Dealer In' SoDiliiin fflliil smliai And Florists* Hardy Decorative Supplies EVERGREEN, ALA. Mention The Florists' Eicbange when writing. SOUTHERN SMIIhAX Choice stocK, full weight, 50-lb. case, f 7.00; 25-lb case, $3.75. GALAX— Brilliant bronze or green, selected, $1.00 per 1000; $3.75 per 5000. LEUCOTHO: SPRAYS— Green or bronze, 90o. per 100: $7.50 per 1000. Sphagrnum Moss— Large bale, $1.75: by freight. $2.00. Green Sheet Moss— Perbbl.sack,$2.50. All Kinds ot Florists' Supplies. L. J. Kreshever, 'f.XS'^^^k. New Y»rk Mention The Florlsta' Bzchass* when writing. 240 The Florists' Exchange Furoished for every description of heatlns appara- tus. Work laid out in most simple form bo that growerB may erect same themselves. Write for terms. SCOLLAY & MUNRO, Consulting Engineers 493 Nostrand Atc, Brooklyn, N. Y. Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing. CA8PER LIMBACn GREENHOUSE CLASS A SPECIALTY Window Glass. Painters' Supplies. '" "^''^^.'"vfa'X ''"''' Pittsburg, Pa. UentloD the riorlBtt' Bxchanf when writing. EUREKA GREENHOUSES Send for catalogue Qet the best Greenhouse Material, Composition Posts DILLON QREENHOUSE MFG. CO., Bloomsburg, Pa. Mention the Florists' Bxebange when writing. HEATING HEATING Let me furnish facts why you should give me your Heating Work. I have convinced others. Why not you P ^iVrlte for Prices on HEAXINC SVPPL,IES ot All Kinds Eastern Agent Purman and Kroeschell Boilers WM. H. LUTTON West Side a«e. Siatlon, JERSEY CITY N. J Mention The Florists' E^icbange when writing. GREENHOUSE MATERIALS The Best Quality and Work Guaranteed. CYPRESS SASH BARS Absolutely clear, 3ud dried; cut to exact sizes. TENN, RED CEDAR POSTS In lengths as wanted. PECKY CYPRESS BENCHES EooQomical and lasting. Coming Into general use. HOT-BED SASH and FRAMES Various styles and sizes. "Xeady for prompt shipment. VENTILATING APPARATUS It works like a charm. PIPE,FITTINGSt GUTTERS,GLASS And alt fupplies needed in new or reconsLruotioQ work. Get our Estimates, Plans and Suggestions on Structures Proposed. lUustiated Catalogue sent postpaid. FOLEY MFG. CO., 471 w. 22nd St., CHICAGO. UeaUoB the Flortots' Exchange when wnUar ONE THING MORE about boilers. NOW IS THE TIME to look them over and send for worn out parts (even the "Burnham" wears out) as grate pieces, etc. If it is not a Burnham, then you better have our catalog before spending money on repairing others. A new one of the right sort is often cheaper I BURNHAM, HITGHINGS & PIERSON CO. Greenhouse Architects and Builders Room 1020, St. James BIdg., New York Meptlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. HEATING APPARATUS JOHNSTON HEATING CO. fiiiT^To^'^iy New York Erected complete, or we wilt furnish material, with plans. Cincinnati. S. A. F. Matters. We are now on the eve of de- parture for the convention. The Cin- cinnati party up to this writing will consist of August Hoffmeister and sis- ters, E. G. Gillett, wife and daughter; George R. Gause and wife, Richmond, Ind.; A. Rasmussen, New Albany, Ind., and Jacob Schulz and August R. I3aumt'r. uf Louisville, Ky. These are positivi'. but we expect more before 12:11) Mniiday. It is certainly a shame to our pro- fession in Cincinnati, that more of our florists are not members of the S. A. P., a national society empowered to work under a charter given by the United States Government. I con- sider it an honor to say I am a mem- ber of this society, and every person who is in any way connected with floriculture and horticulture should be interested enough to become at least a nn'mlie-r. It is true you get the prDcpedings in the trade press, but this does not make you a member. You do nt't get the pleasure of meet- ing the craft from all parts of the United States and you are not on the ground to listen to the various pro- ceedings as they occur. Then the social part of it must not be overlook- ed. Did you ever stop to think that a hundred years from now you will never miss the few dollars you spent in attending and being a member of this, the grandest society of its kind in America? You cannot progress by staying home and working all the time. Remember you will be a long time dead, and you should so shape your affairs, brother florists, to take one short week in the year to enjoy yourself, and you cannot spend that time and that money to any better ad- vantage, to gain knowledge and pleas- ure at the same time, than by going to the conventions of the S. A. F. O. H. Become a member and continue to be a member as long as you are interested in the great work this grand society is doing: think it over carefully and make up your mind to attend the next annual meeting, in August, 1906, and, above all, get your name on the roll of honor. E. G. GILLETT. A STIC A «n|,ouseqiMn^ usEimmr, F.O.PIERCECO. 170 Falton St.r < MrW VORK The' standard Ventilating Machinery The original machine with self- oiling cups ; the most powerful, least complicated, very com- pa*:'t. with ease of operation. The New Duplex Outter, over six nfiles in use and highly recommended ; the only drip proof gutter in the market. The standard R«tarn Steam Trap has no eqnal for Bimplieity or its workings. Catalogue free. L HIPPARD, Youngstown, 0. FURMAN BOILERS FOR GREENHOUSE HEATING ValuaLle Catalogue on Modern Steam au'l Il^tWii- r HeatlLig, mailed free npon request. Address THE HERENDEEN MANUFACTURING CO. Dept. P, GENEVA, N. Y. 39 Oortlandt Street. NEW YORK 39 Oliver Street. BOSTON Kuriiian lioilers have been awanlBd tboOenificateof Merit at Five dififereut Floiists' Conventions. Have a record of 20 years. Over 26.000 In use. Selling Agents : EDW. S. DEAN, Bloomin&ton, 111. E. K. BARE, La Crosse, Wis. JA8. SPEARE 8. & H. CO.. 1014 Market St.. PHILADELPHIA SUMMER IN WINTER BY VSING Standard Greenhouse Boilers One cent sets oar Catalosrue GIBLIN & CO., Utica, N.Y. ( ►••♦♦♦♦♦♦•♦♦•♦■•^'•^•'•'•i I -i,u. ., inrim. Bichang» when wrltlt. ■ (l-iie Kl ■ L I, III L ». Cor. Hawthorne Ave, J ipliy»e^Ave\V^yg5Xe. IMPROVED Greenhouse Boiler 33 ERIE ST., CHICAGO Boilers madeof tile best of material, shell firebox sheets and heads of steel, water space all around (front, sides and back). Write for information. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. August 19, 1«0S The Plorists' Exchange 24 J ^^V ■ I H OUR LOUISIANA CYPRESS Is Thoroughly Air Dried and Free From 5ap • This i8 the Tery beat material now offered to the trade for greenhouse construction. We have the largest Btcckol this high grade cypress In the North, and can I promise quick service in filling all orders entrusted to us. ^ EsUmates and designs lurnlehed on application. We will be pleased to figure with you on your contemplated work. Our New Detail List Mailed on Request RED CEDAR POSTS IRON FIHINGS HOT BED SASH \ LoCK]bANI>LUMDERCO. LOCKIbAND,0. Mention The Florists* Eicbauge when writing. THE JENNINGS IMPROVED IRON GUHER PATENT IRON BENCH FIHINGS AND ROOF SUPPORTS. VENTILATING APPARATUS, IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS for Tobacco Extracts. Etc DILLER, CASKEY & CO. 8. W. CORNER SIXTH AND BERK STS., PHILADELPHIA. PA li*Ddoa tht rtoruts' KxcbmoM* «b»B wiitlos 0UOTJI.AB8 Successors to JEMMINOS BBOa ^ >^ '^ >^ ■ ^r ^^y y> ■^^ 1 ^^^^ y^ ^y^ ^y^ fifcsSzF^^y^^^i ■ ^^^ y^y( 'yy- yx ^^^^^^ ^ ■ m^F^^y^ /V '<<^ rs^l 1 ^^^^^^tUUtmifM ^wr"t y^y. ^ N^\ ^ ^- T_ ""****■ g^^ nRfflmil '^liiF Wl' 1 jjiflji !vSB|F» wIsS H H^^^ '^S^ ^\ ^]^^ ■'"'^^Ma^^ H ^^^jr"*^^ 2 ^^^ ffl^l!$^^^^p>v^auH 9 ^^^ n ^^^^^H^^H I Inside View of the Dietscb Patent Short Roof Construction Material lor our patent Short-Rooted Greenhouses, as above cut, and all other styles of Con- struction, either of Washing^ton Red Cedar or Louisiana Cyprees qnality. Invariably the Best that Can Be Procured Catalogue, plans and estimates free on request. a. DIETSCH CO.. Patentee. sHEg^pEggAVE CHICIGO, ILL. Mention The Florlflts' Bichopge when wrttlDg. Mr. Editor] a if u went tew the Konvenshun t e w tell what u seen dont fergit tew sa tew awl the florists as how me an President Vaughan managed things in fus klass shape; the wether was so hot we manged tew git along without Bilers But Ventilatin Kon- trapshins wuz mutch needed an the safety uv the hul Konven- shun hinged on my New Departure Ventilatin Kontrapshin, an i hav a few ov um left. Now u florists dont fale tew send to me fur a Kat-a-log wat tels awl about mi BILERS, HINGES an VENTILATIN FIXINS fur green houses, fur i kin Save u Sum Munny. i liv in Evansville, Ind., whitch is klose tew Posey Kounty. J. D. CARMODY. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. My Latest PIckter, wtien I run the FlorlstlKonvenshun. down to Washington PREPARE FOR BLIZZARDS NOW is the time to throw out that o'd Heating and install a modern economical Heating apparatus. You will save money by having me figure on your work. WALTER THOMPSON. 219.-> Boale- vard. Ifpntlnn th» Flnrlirt* Bbcdisiif^ wh*n wrltlnff. Jersey City, N.J. GEO* M. GARLAND Iron Gutters and Posts Patented Decemtter 27th, 1898. 8end for CataloKac. Garland's (_;att«rB will keep snow and ice off year glaas and prevent breakage. A Bample of Uub tetter u on exhibitiou ai ibe Chluajfo Flower Growerfl' Market. Uentlon The Florists' Etxchange when writing. CY% GREENHOUSE MATERIAL Hot Bed Sash Greenhouse Glass Twin Section Boilers 9. JAC0S5 a SONS, CROOKLTK, N. Y PIPE, FITTINGS and VENTILATING APPARATUS WE FURNISH EVERYTHING FOR THE ERECTION OF GREENHOUSES 1363 to 1379 Flushing Ave., S. JACOBS & SONS, Uentlon tbe FlorUti' Bxclmiie wh«B wrlUnf. CATALOGUE AND PRICES ON APPLICATION BROOKLYN, N. Y. 242 The Plorists' Exchange A.agiist 19, 190S iwtf^wwv^wwMyvwy^wvwyv^wMwwvywww^vwMww^wyw^vvww^MWwywwvywwwywwwwyw^ SGOLUT Hot Water and Steam w» Cast Iron Greenhouse Pipe Special Cast Iron Greenhouse PipeFittings Expansion Tanks Stop Valves Etc. <^^ f$^ Wrought Iron Pipe and Fittings of all sizes Brass Valves of any descripti«a ,Full line of Engineer's Supplies, Tools, Etc. i^j^ 6 Patterns, Made in 60 Various Sizes. CAPACITIES: 150 to 10.000 sq. ft. Heating Surface From WM. H. MAHER, Florist, Newport, R.I.-' The Scollay Boiler put in on March 19 was to replace one put in by you in 1876. The old boiler was used each year for about eight months and has proved to be a very good one." The boiler was in use nearly 30 years. This speaks for itself. JOHN A. SCOLLAY HOT WATER AND STEAM HEATING ENGINEER AND CONTRACTOR 72-76 Myrtle Avenue, Borough of Brooklyn, NEW YORK CITY U. C. SCOLLAY, Manager klentloa the Florists' Excbaoge wbeo wrltlog. SUPPUEMEINT WITH THIS ISSUE We art a ttraigni ~.^S 'rr lo itn t» groui into a vigorous plant A WEEKLY MEDIUM OP INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS. NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL Vol. XX. No. 9 NEW YORK AND CHICAGO, AUGUST 26, 1905 One Dollar Pet Year 4 Phenomenal Variety Jj:^HIS beautiful carnation, which we introduced this spring, we are sure will prove 'S not only the best variegated carnation ever sent out, but one of the most popular and profitable carnations in any color that has ever l(pen introduced. The popular conception of a variegated flower ordinarily is that it is not so desirable as a solid color, but Variegated Lawson has proved an exception to the rule, on account of its exceeding beauty and delicacy. If our own retail sales are any index of the popularity of a variety, then Variegated Lawson is bound to be a winner, as the flowers of this sold more readily than those of any other variety. Aside from its inherent value. It will also be sought for on account of the sensation which It created last season in the newspapers, its merits having been heralded widely in the dally press all over the country. The variegation is very beautiful— delicate carmine pencilings on ivory-white ground. It has every good quality — beautiful flower, fine stiff stem, and is exceedingly productive. W. N. Craig, who is an authority on everything pertaining to horticulture, says he knows that it will outbloom that popular variety, Mrs. M. A. Patten, three to one. The variegar tion is very similar, but Variegated Lawson has a much better stem and is much more productive. It has the Lawson habit and stem. White Lawson, which we introduced last year, has proved to be the best white carnation ever put on the market, and we are satisfied that Variegated Lawson will be grown just as largely. Those who are growing moderate quantities of carnations and are obliged to grow several varieties in a house, will find It decidedly to their advantage to plant the different Lawson sports, as they all require the same treat- ment, and, consequently, will give the best results. A great many carnations are short-season varieties, but Variegated Lawson, like the rest of the Lawson type, has a long season, as the flowers do well during the late spring and summer, when many varieties cease to be at their best. Field-^rown plants from ground, $15.00 per 100. F.R.PIERSONCO.JarrytowHii-lluil$oii,II.Y. CUT STRINGS. gQ CTS. EACH. W. H. ELLIOTTi Brighton, Mass. THIRTY ACRES BEST HARDY PERENNIALS For Commercial and Private use. Fall and Spring delivery FIELD-GROWN CLUMPS Having a very large stock, we wish to prices o ACHILLEA PEARL ALYSSUM SAXATILE ANEMONE JAPOMCA, in variety. AQUILEQIA, in variety. ASTERS, hardy. CAMPANULA CHRYSANTHEMUMS DELPHINIUM DIANTHUS HOLYHOCK, double and single QAILLARDIA, Grandiflora and all others turn into cash, we will make extremely low n application. HELIANTHUS, 5 sorts. HEMEROCALIS, 6 sorts. POPPY ORIENTALIS and others. PRIMULA VERIS SUP. and others. PYRETHRUM, ROSEUM PHLOX, largest assortment in the TJ. S. P/EONIES, all types. RUDBECKIA, Golden Glow and others. SrOKESIA CYANEA TRITOMA, in variety. VINCA MINOR of commercial value. Also In excellent condition, a good stock of Deciduous Shrubs, Specimen Evergreens and Standard Flowering and Other Trees ^J.c^'s"""" PALISADES NURSERIES, Sparkill, N.Y. CLtCA8 e* BODDINtiTON CO., Proprietors Importers, Exporters and Growers of SEEDS, BUI,BS and PLANTS 131 WEST 23d ST., NEW YORK Grow a Few PEONIES For Cut Flowers They stand shipping well. We are able to offer the following sorts to the trade in divisions and strong one-year plants. ORDER EARLY and PLANT EARLY Our Catalogue with full descriptions sent for the asking. No. Dlv. One yr. No. DlT. Onoyr 3 Achillea $12.00 $15.00 312 Mme. Forel . . . $60.00 8 Alba Sulphurea 25.00 40.00 333 Mme. Muyssart . . $25.00 *"™ 18 Alice de Julvecourt 15.00 406 M. Palllet .... 15^ 82 Charlemagne . . . 25.00 35.00 429 Paganini 20.00 126 Dellcatisslma . . . 50.00 472 Queen Victoria . . 15.00 20.00 U2 Duke Of Wellington 30.00 40.00 481 Relne Victoria . . . 20.00 145 Duchesse de Ne- 492 Rose d'Amour . . 60.00 mours (Querln) . 15.00 20.00 498 Rubra Triumphans 2S.00 173 Festlva 20.00 30.00 531 Triomphe du Nord 20.00 217 Humea Carnea . . 12.50 719 Floral Treasure . . 40.00 50.00 174 Festiva Maxima . . 40.00 50.00 724 Qolden Harvest . . 30.00 224 Jeanne d'Arc . . . 30.00 40.00 727 aiganthea 60.00 85.00 250 La Tulipe 40.00 50.00 741 Mont Blanc .... 25.00 40.00 270 Louis Van Houtte . 20.00 758 Richardson's Rubra ■ 290 Mme. Breon .... 20.00 Superba 25.00 35.00 Order by number only. Twenty-five of one variety at the hundred rate; 5 per cent, off for cash with order. Our stock has been rogued. COTTAGE GARDENS COMPAINY Queens, L,. I., N. V. Mention Hie ilorUti* Bzebange when wrltloff. CONTENTS AND INDEX TO ADVERTISERS. PACE 247 244 The Plorists' Exchange ^CANE STAKES Fresh from the brakes, measuring 6 to 8 ft., $6.00 per 1000. CALLA ROOTS Mammoth, $11.00 per 100 Extras . . . 7.00 per 100 /id's. 5 to 7 in., $4.00 per 100; St. David's. 5 to LILIUM HARRISII ..^ ,„ .«. 7 to 9 in., $7.50 per 100 ; $70.00 per 1000. 12 to 15 ctms., $22.00 per 1000. WHITE ROMANS SHEEP MANORE NARCISSUS Paper White Grandiflora MUSHROOM SPAWN STERILIZED. Ton, $20.00. $1.25 per 100 $9.00 per 1000 Fresh stock. Sample lots of 10 lbs., 75c. 100 lbs., $7.00. WIVI. ELLIOTT tc SONS, ^°i^;ji*°YOR7^* IdentlOD The riorlBta* Excbacge wbeo writing. LILIES The Finest Stock Ever Received, Now Ready for Delivery Per 1000 Per 100 LILIUM I1ARRISII, 5-7 $40.00 $4.50 " " 7-9 80.00 8.50 LILIUM LONGirLOetN MtLTIFLORtM. 7-9. 55.00 6.00 " •' " 9-11.115.00 15.00 Write for Special Prices on Iiarge Quantities. Also for prices on all other Bulbs, Plants and Roots r. w. o. ^criMiTZ, prince Bag, N. Y. Ifentlon Tb^ FlnrUti* nxchang* when writSBg. STUMPP & WALTER CO.'S MAILED FREE 8TIJMPP ^WALTER CO., 50 Barclay St., NEW YORK BR.4.NCH. 404 East 34th street GLADIOLI OUT SPIKES OF of the Highest Quality. '^H colors and combinations of shades imaginable. One Hundred Acres from which to select. Write for prices. ARTHUR COWEE, Gladioios Specialist. Meadowvale Farm, Berlin. New York MenOoD the noriati* Bxriiange when wrltliig. PANSY SEED Large Flowering, "None Better." Oz., $4.00; 3 Ozs., $11.00. Cash. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAiN, Delaware, 0. McDtion the norlati' Bxchange whep wrttlag. PANSY SEED Strictly FRESH from European Specialists Tr. Ptt. ....$0.15 . . . . 25 Oz. t0.6u 1.00 3.00 3.76 7.60 76 1.50 Fine Mixed Trimardeau Giant, mixed, Parisian Giant, mixed 60 Bagnot's Oiant.mixed 60 Gold Medal Mlxtare. 50 Larf^e FloweriDg, Id 12 sep. colors. 25 Trimardean, In 6 separate colors ... 30 ASK FOB CATALOOrE HENRY PHILIPPS SEED CO. -T-<=>l ^C3C=>, <=>. UentloD The Florlflta* Exchange when writing. Zirngidliiil Ciant Pansies Market and Fancy Strains. New Crop seed or those well-known, unrivaled Pansles, ready now In trade packages at $1.00 each, either etraln. DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL. NEEDHAM, MASS. Uentlftn The Florlaf ' Brchapge when wrltlog. PANSY SEED Brown's Elxtra Select Superb Giant Prize Pansies. Awarded Silver Medal St. Louis Exposition, 1904. My own growing; new 1905 crop ready. PRICES Mixed Seed, 3000 seeds, $1.00; Vi-oz., $1.50; y2-oz..$2.50; l-oz.,$5.00; V4-lb., $14.00; 1/2-lb., $25.00; 1-lb., $50.00. Plants ready September let. Cash with order. PETER BROWN Lancaster, Pa. MeQtlon The FlorlBts' Eichapge when writing. ALL THE ^?VORLD IS IXTERBSTED IN WE ARE SPECIALLY INTERESTED IN QL^ADIOUUS "AMERICA" Write us for full particulars Floral Park, N. Y. YOU OUQHT TO BE. JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, lientlon The Florlata* Exchange when writing. VAUQHAN'S PANSY SEED Calla Bulbs Bermuda Lilies GROWN FOR us IN CALIFORNIA ROR EASTER 5-7 and 7-9 $30.00 $65.oo r% \\7t^*A. (Narcissus). Good bulbs, 1^0 flAr VV UlT^Q bright slick skins, and M. CCLf Vl T T 111 IVO extra value for price. Int^orhC^ioc ARE SCARCE, BUT WE HAVE F rCColCl^ THEM, ALL SIZES Mammoth Ohoice Js to Ji In. ?,' to '. In' BERMUDA, Pure White, per 1000 $9.00 »5.do AMERICAN GROWN, per 1000 5.00 3 OO FRENCH GROWN, per 1000 7.50 6.00 Dutch Ri]1h<^ ^^ ^^''''' ^"^ UUl^ll UUIUO SHIP NEXT WEEK Write for Price List. Let us figure on your entire Fall wants Ueutlon The riorlsts' VALQHAN*^ "INTERNATIONAL" Our International Pansy Mixture is the best known and the favorite strain used by florists. It is based on the preference of American Pansy lovers for the greatest possible variety in unique colorings, with the largest flowers, thick petaled, and of good form. There are also all possible variations of each one of these. The Whites have all possible variations of stripes, veinings and shadings. The same is true of the Yellows, Purples, Browns. Reds, and other distinct shades. There are also many blendings of Pink, Mahogany, Fire-colored Bronze Gold, etc. Price, per oz., SIO.OO; Vi oz., S5.00 ; i/s oz., $1.50 ; trade pkt., 50c. A GREAT RECORD VAITGHAN'S IISTER- NATIONAL PANSY MIX- TURE was awarded a Medal at the World's Fair in Chicago in 1893 ; a Medal at the Trans- MlBBlisippi Exposition. Omaha, Id 189S ; a Medal at the Pan- American Expoaitlonin Buffalo in 1901. VALOMAN'S "OIANTS" In 1S89 we commenced to add the newest types of Giant French Pansles to our best mixtures and two or three years later we sent out this giant flowering mixture Some of the best French strains used cost us originally $30.00 per oz. During the past ten years many new varieties of the Giant strain have been introduced aud each season wehave added them to our mixture. Vaughan's Giant Mixture for Florists contains the larger percentage of the newer kinds of giant flowered, making it better than ever. In size of flowers, thickness of petals, rich coloring, even stand of the growing plants, together wltli the newer additions and the wide range of coloring, it is undoubtedly the best for florists' use, whether for plant sales or for cut fiowers. Price, Vi lb., $14.00; oz., $4.00; Vg oz., 60c.; trade pkt., 25c. DABES and cemeteries east and west have used our InternatiODal fansy Mix- ture. Among these we may mention Oakwoods, Rose Hill andMt.lireenwood Cemeteries, and Lincoln Park and Wash- InKton Park. Chicago; The Pub- lic Garden. Boston: Prospect Part. Brooklyn. N.Y. VAUQHAN'S SEED STORE CHICAGO, 84-86 Randolph St. EfXchaoge wheo writing. 14 Barclay St., NEW YORK August 26, 190B The Plori-st-s' Exchanjare 245 POPULAR PANSIES Headquarters for the Best English, French and German Strains Large trade pkt. (20C0 seeds) Azure blue $0.20 Belgian stripptl 20 Blacb iTaimt) . Bronze Bha<]e8. . Bui^Dofa larce bl'^tched , .20 .20 .5'! Emperor Frederick (uewi.darli red 20 Emperor WilliAm. nltrauiarlDt' blue. .20 English, large flowering, fine mixed 2b Fire Dragon, fliTy orange an i bronze ... .20 French, large dowering, finest mixed... .2') Lord BeacouBtield, deep purple violet . . .2u Odler. extra large blotched, rich colora, .30 Prince Blsmarcb. beautiful golden br'ze .20 Qaadricolor.or Pheasant's Kyc(raiobowi .20 Snow Queen, satiny white 20 Striped and mottled, large flowered 20 Improved Giant Trlmardeau, mixed 25 Oold margined 20 Olaot white and darli blue ?ft Oiant yellow ?.'» Oz, $0.75 .76 .76 4.00 .75 .76 I.OO .75 .80 .76 3.00 .75 .76 .76 .75 I.OO .75 1.60 1.(0 Large trade pkt. (20C0 seeds) Giant blaok-blue (Dew) $0.26 Oiantblacli 25 Oiant azure blue (Emperor William) ... .26 Oiantstriped 25 Hav.inabrowD 20 Cassier's Giant, five blotched.... 40 Masterpiece, a new large blotch* d va- riety with curled petals of compact baidt, great subntance, and containing many ricli colors id Mettiir (new), bright brown 20 Feacnch, ultramarine blue, deep claret and white 20 Red Victoria (new), very fine 26 White, pure 20 Yellow, pure 20 Fine. mixed 15 Fine English, mixed 80 Imperial German, mixed 30 Giant Madame Ferret 40 Oz. $1.50 1.25 1.26 1.25 .75 3.00 3.50 .75 .76 1.00 .76 .75 .An .75 3.00 3.C0 NOW READY: FULL LINE FRENCH AND DUTCH BULBS, CHINESE LILIES, WHITE CALLAS AND FREESIAS. Write for our Complete Catalogue of Bulbs and Seeds. JOHNSON & STOKES, 217-219 Market St.. Philadelphia, Pa. MPtillnn thp Florists' KTohnnep wh«>n wrlt^i* BERMUDA LILIUM HARRISII We Have Bnt OmE BRAMD— Tlie BEST. 5"o Cash Discount on Harrisii Orders This Week. Doz. 100 1000 bi71nch $0.50 $3.76 $33.00 «x7inch 75 4.50 42.00 7i91nch 90 7.O0 65.00 9x11 2.00 16.00 FREESIA REFRACTA ALBA )^-H Inch, large 10 .75 e.oo CALLA ETHIOPICA. '(^lean. sound bulbs. We have handled this stock ao yeara. You can rely on it. 12 100 lOOO 4x61iichcirc $0.75 $i.60 $60.00 6l7inchciro 2 00 7.00 65.00 Dutch Bulbs ready August 25. Send for list. FERNS FROM FLATS Florists' beet assortment for fern dishes ready for2in. pots, strong, clean; 100, $1.60; 1000. S12.0'J. Including delivery. Ferns, from 2I4' in., f.o.b. 100. JS.OO; 1000, f 25.00. A8para;;uB Fluniosiis Nanus seedlings, deliv- ered. 100. $1.25; 1000. $10.00. Asparagus Plumoaus Nanus, from 2 in. pots, f.o.b. 100, $3.00; 1000, $26.00. SEND FOB OUB NEW LIST. H. H. BERCER & CO., 47 SEEDS Pansy. Bereer's Never Fail. Our own mixture. Grand— all colore, all sorts. Try it. lOCO seeds, 25c.; 5000. $1.00:oz. f4.00. All other sortaof Pansy seed separate or to color. Send for our list. Cineraria. Mai Hybrlda Nana. Giant flowers, pkt 26c.;5pkt8. Sl.OO. Pansy in Separate Colors, white, blue, azure, purple, bronze, red, brown, yellow, black. Odier, Bugnot, Gassier, all separate. 1000 seeds, 25c., 5O0O seeds, $1.00. Daisy, Double Giant White, pkt. 26c. Longfellow Rose, pkt. 26c. Mixed, pkt. 20c. Cyclamen. Saved by an expert grower from Prize Exhibition Blossoms. lOO 1000 Pure White Giant $o 65 $6.00 Dazzling Blood Red Giant 65 6.00 Rose Pink Giant 6S 6.00 White, Red Eye, Giant 65 8.00 Williams* Very Darkest 75 7,00 Fringed Novellles l.oo 8.0O All Colors Mixed 60 5.00 IT WILL SAVE you MONET. Barclay Street, New York, Mpntinn ThP Flnrlsts* Exohnngft when writing. PANSY Oiant Triompbe de rEiposltion. Some- thing that you need. Trade pkt., 50c.; oz., $5.00. Giant Mme. Perret, Gold Medal, Cecile and Maguerite Davy, Buenot, Trlmardeau, giant yellow; B^aconsaeld. Goliath, La Brillante. Beaulleu.etc- Daisy, giant white, red oink.Snow* ball. Longfellow, fine mixed; Forgret-Me-Not, Hollyhock, Mignonette. Cineraria, Pri- mula, Hard>' White and Welsh Onions, etc. If you want the bept buy from me. BKAVI^ieu, 'WoodtaaTen, N. V. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. We are now booking orders for LILIUM HARRISII LILIUM LONGIFLORUM ROMAN HYACINTHS PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS, &c. Wholesale Price List Now Beady. t;Cet the Best IHUSHROOM SPAWN. CYCAS REVOLUTA, woo per loo ibs. J. M. THORBURN & GO. 39 Cortlandt 8t. New York Mention Tb* |lort»ts' Bvcbug* wben wrltlns. New impoitation of choice spawn which was made especially for us, by the most experienced and reliable manufactur- er in Enjiland, and can be relied upon. PRICES PerlOOlbs $6.00 PerlOCOlbs ... 500 250 lbs. and over at the 1000 lb. rate. Dreer*B Special Mustirooiii Circular Free HPNDV A nOPFD ^^^ Chestnut Street, IICliKI n, UnCCKi Philadelphia, Pa. M^ntlnn th» Plorliitii* RxebanjT* wb»D irrltlnjr- Fall Bulbs BEST QUALITY LO^V PRICES Send us a list of the varie- ties wanted, stating quantity of each, and let us quote. JAMES VICK'S SONS ROCHESTER, N. Y. Mention The Florlita* Exchange when writing. IWIPORTANT No doubt you will require ffre-'OliouRe or nursery stock thlH (all. Why not s»v« 10 per rent, t« 2b per cent, by purhMlnB name from THE KLI/.AbETH NUB8ERV ('(J.. Elizabeth, N J. 7 W« have one of the lar^esi stockH of Kver^retiiiB. bhnihH, Vln«K, KoMeH ami Hardy iferl>aceou8 Kiants in tliU <-oulitry. We are propau-atlUK over 4UO,U(lOKbrubB alone this HtaHon. CALIFORNIA PKIVET, 18 to 24 inctaea t2 00 per lUU; »l6.tO per 1000. ■' 2 to 3 feet 2..'iO •■ 20.00 " " 1 to 4 feet 4.00 " 35.00 PALMS and FERNS KKNTIA BELMOKKANA, 4 In. pote. 4 to 5 leavea. 12 to IS In. hluh. $2.0(1 per doz.: ., „" ■• 6 •• 6 to 8 •■ 18 to 24 •■ 6.60 KENTIA FOKSTERIANA,4 " 4 to 6 " 12to)8 " 3 60 „„." •■ 5 •• 4 to 6 ■• 18 to 24 ■■ t.SO NBl-HROL»:PIS PIEKSONI, 2H In. pots IE 3 •' 1.00 " 6 " 400 NEPHROLEPI8 SCOTril, 2« " 1.15 3.00 •,00 per 100 ,00 00 oo ■• 00 •■ 00 •• oo 00 THE ELIZABETH NURSERY CO., Elizabeth, N.J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. MICHELL'S ^ Pure Culture Spawns Pure Calture Mashrootn Spawn, f" Made in .\inerica,and after yearn of L-arefnl ^ experimenting, it has Unally been pio-^ nounced faultless- We have arranged to A represent the most reliable of American^ Spawn makers and are now boohing orders J. for delivery commenclnK about July 15th. % Pure culture snawn is clainifd to tie far I superior to the English, from the fact that m It prodnces much heavier crops and com^s I^ into bearing two weeks sooner. ^ Prices: 10 bricks. $1.80; per25,$4.00; per50,$7.50; per 100, $14.00; per 1000, f 130.00. | ENGLISH MILLTRACK SPAWN. M»de especially fornsbyaleadingEngU^^ ^ ., , , ,- , L_i 1. -. r„ .».., '®^° Shipment received every three weeks. 1 Per brick. 15c. : per doz. bricks, $1.60; perlOO lbs.. »B.OO; per 1000 lbs., S55.00. (250 lbs. or over at % lb. rates.) | STOCKS of all Bulbs now arriving. Send us your list of wants. We are headquarters. Wholesale 0 List now ready. y ™Xh'S}SiS}iS^J,A:^SS>^!^X^^^''^ Street. Philadelphia. Pa. J Mention the norleti' Bxcjimnge when writliit. August Rolker & Sons, '' "^''S'-^.^r^^- New York Horticultural Importing Agents lor Foreign Growers of Florists' Bulbs and Plants, Ornamental Nursery and Fruit Slocks. We supply the trade; send for lists and offers. Orders booked now for Spring and Fall Deliveries. MentloB Tbe ITorlif * Bxchange when wrltlag. i Cold Storage Lilies FOR XIVIA8 FLOWERING « ,„„ Per whole Per 100 case L. lancifolium rubrum, 9-11 (lOOinacase) . . . . fH-OO sio.oo L. lancifolium melpomene, 9-11 (looinacase) 12.00 11.00 L. longiflorum Doei, 7-9 (200 in a case) 7.50 12.00 L. longiflorum giganteum, 7-9 (sooinacase) . . 8.00 22.50 SWEET PEAS for Chrlsimas GHRISTMIS (True) Earliest pink Sweet Pea In cul- tivation, per oz., 15o. ; per lb., 60c. CHRISTMAS WHITE (True) The earliest white in cultivation, a companion to Christmas, per oz., 20c. ; per lb., 75c. CTOr^lf C CUT-AND-COME-AQAIN. (Princess Alice.) W I \^\^IVw grownseed, per oz.,$6.00;per i.tOZ., $2.00; perpkt. Pot 25c. "GHALLEN6E" PANSY A mixture of the Choicest |> Strains of seed from Ave of the Leading Pansy Specialists of the world. All flowers are of immense Size, good substance, and In an infinite variety of colors and markings. V2 trade pkt., 60c.; trade pkt., SI. 00; '4 oz., $2.00; iz., $5,00. MAJESTY" MIGNONETTE q The finest of all fancy Mignonettes for indoor winter flowering. It is a jj vast Improvement over New York Market and Allen's Defiance, and is saved " from selected spikes of flower, only, under glass. ^ Half Trade pkt., 1000 seeds, 60c. ; 2000 seeds, $1.00. ARTntR T. B0DDIN6T0N Seedsman Mention Tbe Florlits* Bxchanee when wrltlnf. 246 The Hlorists' Exchange DWKRF BOX 3 to 6 In., $25.00 per 1000; 2 to 4 Inches, $20.00 per 1000. C<«y-k^!»«^^a« Cr^<«.n«M<^^»« 1° fi°8 assortment. Call and j^pecimen evergreens see them. HIRAM T. JONES, union County Nursurles ELIZABETH, N.J. M«Btt«B th« norl»t«' BTCIuiBge wb«B wrttliig. O l_l A r% P ^^^^O EVKRGBEENS, SHRUBS and ROSKS; in tact anjalJE I fCEE^ everything in the line of HdiBDY ORNA- ■^ ' '* "^ ^ ■ •^mm^-vm MEjixALS required by the trade. HARDY HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS for SEPTEMBER PLANTING. Write for prices and trafle-listB. BAV SXATB NUitSBRIBS, NORTH ABINPGTON, MASS. Mention The Fiorista' Exchange when writing. Saod Trado RopoHm AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCUTION W. H. Grenell, Plerrepont Manor, N. T.. president; L. L. May. St Paul, Minn., first vice-president; G. B. McVay, Birmingham, Ala., second vice-president; C. B. Kendel. Cleve- land, O., secretary and treasurer. CHICAGO.— W. W. Barnard & Co., seedmen, have filed articles of incor- poration, changing the firm name to the W. W. Barnard Company. Tlie concern also has absorbed the Goodwin-Harries Company and increased the capital to $100,000. Concerning the English Seed Harvest. Onions. — The yield of onion is ex- pected to be the most interesting of the seed crops of tlie season, and all good bulks of quality will command very high prices. The reason for this i*' that the bulbs last season were worth so much money in a dry state that in- stead of being planted for seed, they were sold on the market, thereby con- siderably limiting the areas of seed pro- duction. Added to the fact of the short acreage in this country, hailstorms have done enormous damage to the crops in Germany ; in California there Is not more than two-thirds of the usual acre- age. Altogether things are looking very gloomy for onion seed, and as there is no seed in stock in the warehouses, some growers anticipate that the cheaper sorts, such as White Spanish, will be worth as much as five shillings per pound before the season is over. Leeks. — After two or three years of plentiful crops. Leeks promise to be very short in the yield, and are there- fore being bought up. Peas. — 'As has been the case in recent years, garden peas will form ah Inter- esting item. Early varieties, now gen- erally harvested, are disappointing in England, and the yield is light. The New Zealand crops of the early dwarf sorts are also below the average, but as these are not so much grown as formerly, there will probably be enough. In some of the districts in Germany, some of the crops of early peas were almost entirely destroyed by hail when ready to harvest. At the moment of writing the later varieties show a great shortage on account of the continued drought, the blight having attacked the late pods. There is evidence also of damage in the way of worm-eaten peas, so that pea-picking will be again a seri- ous item of expense. Early buyers will be the most fortunate. Pickling Onions. — Enormous breadths of onions are grown in Bedfordshire which are in great demand for pickling purposes. It is usual in making a sow- ing of pickling onions, to sow a second crop, such as parsley, and then when the onions are cleared away the parsley has a free run for itself and becomes a valuable crop. Beans. — Broad and Long pod promise well and should be plentiful, but it is not yet too late for the blight to appear. Runner beans, now in bloom, promise well, but in Germany the acreage is very small Indeed. Dwarf French beans promise well and should be reasonable in price. Cabbages. — Cabbages are yielding well, but the supply of Ellam's and Wheeler's Is practically exhausted ; there will be ample room for all that will be saved. Cattle cabbage is plenti- ful, and there is seed in most ware- houses of last year. French crops of cabbage are very small, but there was a heavy yield last year, sufficient per- haps for two seasons. The Dutch grow- ers also had good crops, but generally speaking the continental varieties are not such as affect the English trade. Broccolls. — These are chieflv grown In Essex for seed purposes ; the latest reports say that all the sorts have done well and there is likely to be a good supply of most varieties. — Horticultural Trade Journal, August 9, 1906. Notes from Holland. The month of July has proven to be a most welcome continuation of the most delightful summer weather that could have been wished for, and it may be said that the lifting of the bulb crops has seldom met with such long lasting dry spell. With the exception of narcissus and iris, all the bulbs have now been lifted and are in the warehouses to be cured and cleaned, and within two weeks they will be ready for shipment unless a change of weather should take place to prevent this. Since last report trade has been very brisk, and more esnecially in the leading sorts of tulips, prices have gone up very sharply owing to the short crops in many parts of the bulb-growing dis- tricts. Many of the foreign dealers that have failed to place their orders at the proper time while prices ranged low. will now find that many sorts have gone up in price, or even are completely sold out. Not only that the tulip crop Is short, but also the demanr" generally seems to be much in excess of last year's, caused probably by the good prices realized last Winter by the flor- ists. Hyacinths are also not up to ex- pectations, and whites especially are not at all abundant and are commanding a good price all round. The prospects are that the stocks on hand will only just suffice to fill orders in hand, and that there will not be any surplus left on the hands of any of the growers. — Hor- ticultural Trade Journal, August 9, 1905. European Notes. j We are again able to resume harvest ( operations with occasional hindrances. The latter betoken a close of hot, dry spoils for 'the present season, and are, on the whole, highly beneficial, espe- cially to our sowings of early turnips for 1906 crops. Thus far we have seen very little of the turnip fly, but a hot spell will bring It to life. Inquiries for peas are very numer- ous, especially Gradus, and Its twin brother, Thomas Laxton. As regards the former, the loss In picking is so great that a very high figure is easily obtained for stocks of a reliable char- acter. Thomas Laxton seeds more freely, is not so subject to attacks of vermin, and is of a more robust con- stitution; the price Is, therefore, some- what easier, but as the European grow- ers find it answers every purpose of the Gradus, and is not more than four days later, it will soon be difficult to procure. Sutton's Excelsior is a good early dwarf pea that growers on your side should test, while those who have had trouble with Daisy should try that splendid novelty sent out by Cooper, Taber & Co. last year, and named Rivenhall Wonder. Carter's Mayflow- er can also be strongly recommended, and, when It can be bought at a rea- sonable figure, Dickson's round seeded Gradus, named The Pilot, is sure to be In demand. The bean crop Is doing splendidly all along the line. It Is a pity that some of our European varieties are not bet- ter known and appreciated In Amer- ica. EUROPEAN SEEDS. 20,000 SHASTil DAISIES AlaskA, Oallfomla and WeBtralia, for Fall, 1906 and Spring, 1906. dellverr, $1.00 per doz. ; $7.00 per 100. Extra select eeed, from lareeet and fullest flowers only, of above, 1000 seeds. $2.00; oz., $7.00; ready September. Improved UhaBtaDai8y"Shaflta," $3.50 per 100. All Daisy plants are strong, field divisions, well-rooted. Select Shasta seed, 25c. for 1200; $3.60 per oz. Burbaiik's Hybrid Delphinium, ranges from Hgtitest to darkest blue, shading to primrose, with white and dark centers. Flowers from 1 In. to IH In. aorosB. Trade pkt.,2Gc.; oz.. $1.50. Cash, please. Fred Grohe, McDonald Ave., Santa Rosa.Cal. Uentlon The Florists* HxchaDge when writing. Headquarters For FIELD-CROWN ROSES Clematis, Peonies, Fruit Trees, Small Fruits, etc. WRITE FOR PRICES. W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, GENEVA, N. V. Mention The riorlBta* Exchange when writing. BULBS for FORGING lillinm Harrisll, Lilium liongiflornm, Whlt*^ Roman Hyacintlig, Paper White NarclsBUB. Orders booked now tor early delivery. WtblltK & UUI19 and Merchants 114 Chambers Street, NEW YORK Mention The Florista' Bxcbange when writing. PANSY SEED XHB JBNNINGS 8XRAIN of finest American-grown Pansy Seed (New Crop) now ready. Large flowering, finest colors In great variety, none better, by mall, packet ol 3000 seeds, $1.00; 1 oz., $6.00; 3 ozs.. $12.00. Plante in September. Oash with order, E. B. JENNINGS, ^"'^^^"^ Soulhport, Conn. Grower of the Finest Pansies. Mention The Florista' Bxcbange when writing. PANSY SEED New crop; large flowers; now ready. $4.00 per ounce; $15.00 per quarter pound. C. PESENECKER, Jersey City, N.J. 88 Audubou Avenue Mention The Florlats' ExcbanRf when writing. BURPEE'S SEEDS PHILADELPHIA Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. Mention The FloristB' Exchange when writing. GIANT CYCLAI^EIS SEED New stock just arrived from Europe. Finest qual- ity mlxad. 6&C. perlOO; $1.60 per 1000 prepaid. PRIMULA, Quality Guaranteed. Forbesi, nice, 2in., 2 cts. Obconlca Grandiflora. Finest fringed Aiba and Rosea, 2 in., 2 cts. New lot ready soon. Cash. "OhI What handsome Pansies and snch large ones." Does your customers say that? This firm knows what they are dolne. Their order for 20,000 came to us because we gave them the quality last year, and we will still do better this one. QualUy counts and you had better write us about the Pan- sies. Also on Quality Donble Hollyhocks. BYER FLORAL CO.. Shippensburg, Pa. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. New crop of my well-known Christmas Sweet Pea Seel Zvolanelc's Christmas Pink, Florence Denzer, pure white, $2.00 per lb; 76c. per .^Ib. Also Obrlstmas Red and Obrlatmas White ; new blackseeded. 3 oz.,'.76c., mailed free. All these peas, if sown early In September, will bloom tor Christmas and all Winter. This seed Is aold only in my original packets, with cultural directions. Not less than 76c. worth sold. ANT.C.ZVOLANEK,B„lT^forN:j. Mention The FlorlBta' Exchange when writing. RAWSOIN'S Bermuda-srown HARRISIIandFREESIA Now ready for delivery. We are now ready to book orders for I^II^IUni l«OP Boulon F 27" Brenneman J D 262 Brown Co The A H..262 Brown Peter 244 Br.rant J M 246-272 Bnrnham HItchings Plerson Co 277 Burpee W A Co 246 Byer Floral Co 246 Byer Bros 269 Caldwell W B Co... 275 Cameron A L 266 Carmody J D 2T7 Cassldy 3 276 Chicago Cam Co 267 Chllds 3 L 244 Chlnnlck W J 247 Clncas & Boddlugton Co 243 Conard & Jones 263 Condon 3 272 Connel! B 262 Coolldge Bros 267 Cottage Gardens 243 Cowee A 244 Cnwee W J 274 Cowen'a N Song 276 Craig R & Son 272 Crowl Fern Co 275 Ciinnfngham .T H. 244-272 Cnt Flower Bl 273 Pallledouze Bros 267 navia A B & Sons.. 262 neamnd J B 274 nletach A Co 27R nlller Caskey & Co. .276 niMon Grnhouse Mfg Co 277 union J L 263-266 rtorrflnoe BenJ 263 Dorner F & Sons 287 Tlovle 3 A 263 nreer Hy A . 245-68-89-76 Duniont & Co 274 nntton C S 272 FIcbholz H 262 Elsele C 278 Pnlzabeth Nurs Co. . .245 Elliott W * Sons... 244 Rlllotf W H 243 Ellwangpr & Barry 244 248 Fmmans Geo M 269 Endtz Van Ness & Co 248 Rslcr .T G 27S Rtzold & Co 246 Felthonsen J V, 272 ^ X: F Nurseries 248 Fisher R 247 "lold H W 268 FlUow f! Banks 266 r'oley Mfg Co 277 Ford Bros 273 Foster L H 288 Franklin Ravis Nurs Co 248 Garland G M 276 Gbormley W 273 Glblln & Co 278 Cllklnson J 269 Grpenhonse Co 278 Grohe F 246 c.nnfher W H 273 Gnttman A 3 273 Haines B C 271 Hammond Benj 271 Hanford R G 262 Harris H 272 Hartje 3 287 Heacock Jos 269 Herr A M 289-272 Herrmann A 278 Hews A H & Co.... 276 Hicks & Crawbucfc. .273 Hllfinger Bros 275 Bills c R 272 Hill E G & Co.. 266-67 Hinpard E 278 Hnlton & Hnnkel 00.274 Hoopes Bros & Thomas 248 Horan B C 273 Horn J F & Bro 282 Hortlcnltnral Ady ..275 Hubert & Co 246 Hughes G J 272 Igoe Bros 267 Ind Flower Co 267 Jackson J H 27T ■Tackson & Perklna Co 248 .Tacobs S & Son 277 .Tpnnlngs E B 246 Johnson & Stokes... 245 .Johnson Heating Co. 278 .Tones H T 246 Joyce J 267 Kastlng W F 274 Katiensteln ft Co 24S Keir Wm Kllbourn B 248 Kimball K D 266 King Const Co 278 KloKner A 276 Koster & Co 248 Kreahover L J 275 Krlck W C 278 Kroescbell Bros Co.. 278 Lager & Hurrell 268 Lang J 273 Langjahr A H 273 I.awrltzcn O 262 Lebanon G'houses ..267 Lecakes N & Co 275 Lehnig & Wlnnefeld.272 Lewis W L 262 LePage N 248 Limbach O 276 rx)ckland Lam Co... 277 Locnst St G'houses. .266 Lutton W H 277 Mader P 272 MaNweli Mfg Co 278 McFadden B C 268 McKeilar C W 274 McManus J 273 Meehan C B 263 Meier B 268 Metropolitan Mtl . . .271 Michel! H P Co 245 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 276 Mitting A 247 MonlngftT J C Co 278 Moon Wm H Co 248 Moore Hentz & Nash. 273 Moore W J 274 Murdock & Co 274 Nat'l Florists* Board of Trade 276 National Plant Co... 267 Netf L 1 282 Nicotine Mfg Co 276 NlPSBcn Leo 266 Nlquet F 262 Ouwerkerfc P 248 Parker Greenhouses. .267 Peacock L K 246 Pennock S S 267-75 Pesenpcker C 248 Peterson J A 288 Peterson Nurs 248 Phlla Cut Flow Co... 275 Phlla Market 276 Phillips H Seed Co. .244 Pierce F O Co 278 Plerson A N 263 Plerson F R Co 243 PIttsbg Cut Flow Co. 275 Pittsburg Fl Bxch...274 Poiiwortb O C Co... 274 Pye E C 287 Quaker City Machine Co 276 Quldnlck G'houses . .266 Uawlings B 1 268 Rawson W W Co... 246 Ravnor 3 1 273 Reed & Keller 271 Rees & Compere .... 247 Reeser Co 263 fpicb V E 271 Rpid B 274 Relnberg P 266 Reinberg G 274 Renter S J ...262 Robinson H M Co.. 275 nolker St Son 245 rfossig Bros 275 Rnpp J F 269 Sabransky W "70 Snltford Geo 273 Sander & Son 268 Rchaefers 262 Schmidt Co J 0 262 Schmitz F W 0 244 Schnneman Geo T...262 Rcollay J A 275-78 Scollay & Mnnro 276 Scott 3 289 Rcranton Fl Sop Co. 271 Shellroad G'honses . .247 Sheridan W F 273 Sb,rewsbnry Nurs ...248 Slevers J H & Co... 266 SImnson R 263-71 Skidelsky SS nn Slinn & Thompson. . .273 Smith N & Son 262 Smith W & T Co... 246 Smith & Gannett 263 Soltau C 268 Sowle H V 267 Steams A T Lam Co 278 Storrs fc Harrison Co 248 Stoothoff H A 284 Stumpp & Walter Co 244-87-76 Suydara J 262 Rwayne B 248 Swayne W 262 Syracuse Pottery Co. 277 Taylor B J 282 Thompson J D Co... 267 Thompson W 277 Thomas W H 262 Thorburn J M & 00.245 Totty O H 262 Towell Jos 267 Traendly & Schenck.27S Vaughan's Seed Store 244 Vaughan & Sperry...274 Vesey W J & M S..267 Vick's Sons Jas 245 Vincent R & Son 248 Ward R M & Co 248 Weber C S & Oo 276 Weber H Son 286 Weehea- & Don 248 Welch Bros 274 Wenk P 248 Weston H 268 Werthelmer & Co... 275 Wheeler W ...275 Whlldln Pottery 278 White Bros 267 Worcester Coneepra- Wictor Bros 286 Wild O H 248 Wlnterlch O 272 Winterson B F Co. .274 Wood B K & W K..248 Wood Bros 271 torles 283 Young A L & Co 273 Young J 273 Zangen O V 272 Zlrnglebcl D 244 Zoolanck A C 246 INDEX TO STOCK ADVERTISED a, col. 1; b. col. 2; c. col. 3; d, col. 4. AbatllOD 272 Achillea 243 Allium 263a Alyssum ...243-48-62-690 Arancaria 268-69 Asparagus 243a-45- 62d-e3-68-67.68-69-72-78 Astejs 243 Azaleas 248 Begonias 268d-e9-72 Boxwood 246-48 Bulbs 244-45-46 Caiias 244-45 Campanula 243 Capelcum 272 Oarnatlons . . . 243a-82-63 66-67-68-72 Chrysanthemums 243-48-62-67 Cineraria . . 245-46d-69-72 Clematis 246C-48-78 Colons 268 Conifers 248 Crotons 268-72 Cyclamen 272 Cryptomeria 288 Cuphea 268 Cut Flowers ...273-74-75 Cyclamen 245-46 Dahlias 24ed Daisies 245-46b-69-72-78b Decoratlye Plants 268-69-720 Delphinium 243 Dlelytra 248c Dracaena . . . . 248c-62-69 Evergreens . . 243c-46-48 Ferns ...245-62d-63-68-69 Picas 2e8-69d-78b Freesia 244-46-47 Fruits 246d-48 Geraniums ..248-68-69-72 Gladioli 244 Hardy Perennials 243e-46 Heliotrope 248 Hollyhocks 269 Hyacinths 244-45-46 Hydrangeas 248 Ivy 248c r,antana 248 Lilacs 248e Lilies 244-45-46-480 Mignonette 245 Myo,sotls 272 Narcissus 244-45-46 Nursery Stock . . . .248-48 Orchids 288 Oxalls 247 Palms 245C-68-89-72 Pandanaa 289 Pansy 244-45- 46-48C-88-69-72 Peonies 243c-46c-48 Popples 248 Phlor 243 Primula 246-69-72 Privet 245-48 Rhndodendrons 248 Roses 24SC-62-83-68-87-68-72 Seeds 245-46-48 Shrubs 243-46-48 Smilax 262d-63a-66d- 67-68-69-72-78 Solanum 269 Spiraea 248c Stevla 278 Stocks 245 Swansona 248 Sweet Peas 245-46 Trees 24Sd-46-48 Vegetables 248 Vines and Climbers 248c Viburnum 248 Violets 262-67 MISCELLANEODS. .Announcement 248d Auction Sale , 275 Artificial Leaves 275 Boilers 271-77-78 Bone Meal 263b Boxes 275 Collections 276 Decorative Greenery 274-75-76 Designs 274-78 Ensrraylngs 246d-72 Fprtlllzers . . . 244-63b-76 Fittings 276-77 Florists' Letters 275 Florists* Supplies 273-74-75-76-78 Flower Pots. Tubs. etc. 278-77 Galax 275 Glass 271-76-77 Glazing Points... 271-76 G'houae Bldg 271-76-77-78 Gutters 276 Hall Insurance 278 Hose 271 Immortelles 275 Insecticide 264-e7-76-7Ra Lnmbcr 271-76-77-78 Mastica 278 Moss and Peat 275 Mushroom Sp'wn.244fl.45 Newspaper 275 Paints and Paint Sup- plies 271-76 Pipe, Joints, Valves 271-75-77 Pnmps 271 Putty 271-76 Ribbons 275 Sash 271-78-77 Stakes and Supports 2448-67-76 Tile 277 Tools and Implements 271-76 Ventilators .271-76-77-78 Wants 27n Water Tower 275 Wire Clip 263c Wired Toothpicks 274 BRIDE and BRIDESMAID SHIn., H.eo per 100. Cash with order. L. E. riARQUISEE, Syracuse, N. Y. Vfentlon the Florlata' Eichanxe when writing. A. FITTING 17=23 Kennan Street SANTA CRUZ, CAL. Mention the Florists' Bichange when writing. PRBBSIAS Nearly two millions, from X to i^ inch, up. Fine sound bulbs, ready for Immediate de- livery. Also Grand Dnchese OXALIS, grandlflora, pink, white and lavender, In any amount. We are the OalUornla growers. REES & COMPERE. ''■°-^.T.%fZ':\'"'' Mention The norlsts' Exchsnge when writing. FISCHER'S fA'ktil PURITY The three larger sized bulbs which I offered are now all sold out. I offer now a smaller size, all strong flowering bulbs, which will give entire satisfaction. $3.00 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. 500 at 1000 rate. Discount on 6,000 lots. No orders taken after September 1, as at that time what Is not sold will be planted. Cash with order, please. Cash orders sent tree, by mall. R. FISCHER Great Neck L. I., N.Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Contents. page A Short Trip to Europe 262 Ammann, J. P. (Portrait) 249 Regonlas, Ware's (Illus.) 249 Bonora 253 Canadian News 265 Tarnations 266-67 Catalogues Received 266 Changes in Business 264 Club and Society Doings 260 Customs Decisions 252 Ecktord Memorial Fund 260 Firms Incorporated 276 Firms Who are Building 264 Gladioli Exhibits of Dept. of Agri..252 Insecticides, Early History of 253 Nurserymen's Convention, The Southern 249 OBITUARY— James Klrby, Alexander Steele... 252 Our London Letter (Illus.) 249 Pike's Peak Floral f!o., Greenhou.se Establishment of (Illus.) 261 Question Box 262-63 Review of the Market 2(>1 Seed Trade Report 246 SOCIETY OP AMERICAN FLORISTS— Department of Plant Reglstratlon.260 The Washington 1905 Convention.. 250 Conclusion of Report (Illus.) 254-60 Supplement, This Week's 250 TRADE NOTES— Baltimore, Indianapolis, New York, Utiea .- 261 Boston, Philadelphia, St. Paul, San Francisco 2(>4 Buffalo 268 Chicago 274 Louisville, Newport 276 Cincinnati 265 Vegetable Forcing 249 Water Supply Problem, A 251 Week's Work, The 272-74 NEWPORT, R. I. — ^The price of po- tatoes delivered at the cars has settled to $1.15 a barrel. Some four hundred barrels a day are being shipped to Boston and New York. P. W. GRAND RAPIDS. mCH.— The office of the Jones Seed Company was re- cently entered by burglars, who found the safe open and had no difficulty In securing the $1.25 In pennies. MILWAUKEE. WIS. — On Saturday night, August 5. thieves entered the store of A. B. Loofbowrow, florist, and carried off the cash register contain- ing $30. QUAKE RTOWN, PA. — B. I. Raw- llngs says he Is changing his heating from hot water to steam, believing the latter will be more economical. IVTABIB I.OCI8E, cle«n and healthj In eyerr "'- partlcnlar, 3 in pots, $6.00 per lOO; MS. 00 per 1000. Cash with order. WM.J. CHINNICK, Trenton, N. J. Ueptloo the Florisf gicbange when writing. ifeFQCIIIIlii • GaiUardf a grandlflora: PapaTer rCnCIIIIIJILa orlentale, AqnlleglaB, 8 kinds: Sweet WtlUam, double, < kinds; Delphlnlnm. • kinds, etc. Strong plants, 2>^in. pots, $2.00 per 100. Caeh please. Shellroail Greenhouses, Grange P. 0 , Balto, Md Mention Thf. rlorlatg' Bicbange when writing. Bobbink & Atkins Nurserymen and Florists VISITORS IKVITED. ^"cSJSsI:""' RUTHERFORD, N.J. Mention the Flortita' Michange when writing. STKEWaTHBN THE CLAIMS OF YOUR FIRM ON YOUR OUSTOMEB8 THROUGH THE LIBERAL DISTRIBUTION OP Cultural Directions Specially written for the use of the amateur gardener. Send Fifty cents for complete sample set, which amount will be deducted from order for first thousand. The orders which have reached us encourage us in the belief that these Leaflets are just the neat little business factor to help promote business and establish better relations between the dealer and his customer. i BIG BUSINESS ASSISTANT TO SAVE TIME, QUICKEN SALES, AND AID YOU PLEASE YOUR CUSTOMER, WE HAVE PREPARED Cultural Directions COVERING A NUMBER OF THOSE PLANTS AND BULBS MOST LARGELY IN DEMAND THE "CULTURALS" have been written by experts; they are fidler, and con- tain more detailed directions than it is possible to embrace in a catalogue. Equipped with these, just hand one out with each sale, and save yourself considerable present and future trouble, as the customer will then be able to consult the directions instead of having to continually resort to you for advice. Tlie following "Culturals" are now ready: AMARYLLIS (Hippeastrum) ANNUALS FROM SEED ASPARAGUS BEGONIA, TUBEROUS CANNA CHINESE SACRED LILY CHRYSANTHEMUM CLIMBING PLANTS, Hardy COLEUS and other Beddera CROCUS. Snowdrop and Scilla Sibirica DAHLIA FERNS FREESIA GERANIUM GLADIOLUS GLOXINIA HOUSE PLANTS, Care of HYACINTHS, Dutch and Roman IRIS AND TRITOMA LAWNS LILY CULTURE for Hou=e and Garden MUSHROOM CULTURE PALMS, House Culture of PANSY PERENNIALS, Hardy PRIMULA ROSE CULTURE SWEET PEA, The TUBEROSE TULIP VEGETABLES WATER GARDEN, How to Make and Manage a PRICE LIST 500 Cultural Directions for $1.50 j 1,000 $2.50 j Printed on white paper, clear type, size fi i d^ inches. In an aSBortnienr, your selection.of not lees than 100 of each, delivered carriage paid. Sufficient space will be left at the bottom of each leaflet for your name, address, etc. If you desire this imprint (3 lines) we will put same on for you, at 60 cents for 500, 76 cents for 1000. Special quotations will be made on quantities of lo.ooo "CULTURALS" or over. A. T. De La Mare Ptg. and Pub. Co. ud. Pubs. The Florists' Exchange. P. O. Box 1697, NEW YORK 248 The Florists' Exchange r i i %/%,%/^%/%, v%'%%.'%/%«/%'%^-%«''%^'%^%^^«^'%^'«^'%^«^ HEMLOCK SPRUCE From One to Five Feet High. Broad, bushy trees, filled with branches from top to bottom, and an abundance ot fibrous roots that Insure sate transplanting. The larger sizes can be shipped with ball. It desired. Sheared Hemlocks tor specimen planting ; others for hedges and evergreen borders. EVERGREENS IN THE GREATEST VIRIETY at wholesale prices to those who buy for commercial purposes. Trade List Free. The WM. H. MOON 00. MAKEFIELO AVE. MORRISVILLE, PA. Uentlon tbe Florists' Exchange when wrlttng. i i i i i i i i i ORIENTAL noppiES $1000 f EONIES ■*"'"" Two Grand Varieties WfllTLEYI, white, $10.00 per 100 L'ECL ANT ANTE, deep rose, $6.00 per 100. E. A. & W. K. WOOD, West Newton, Mass. MeotlonThe Florl8t8'_ Eichange_when writing. PEACH PITS CROP 1904 "We stlU have a tew hundred bushels on hand. They will crack 90 to 95 per cent, good. Ton had better order now and be on the safe aide. Exper- ience has taught us that Peach Pits one year old are better than the new crop. Samples and prices on application. State quantity wanted. We also have a fine lot of Apple, Peach, Plum, Cherry, California Privet, Asparagus, Shade and Orna- mental Trees, Shrubs, &c. 8end us your Want List. FRANKLIN DAVIS NURSERY CO., Baltimore, Md, Mention Tbe FlorlstB' Eichapge when writing. THE SHfiraOflY NUERIES EATONTOWN, NEW JERSEY Oft'er a Fall Line of well-grown Ornamental Stock Call or Write for Prices Eatontown is forty miles from New York on the Southern Division of the C. R. R. of N. J. Mention The Florists' Bxchange when writing. 1 30,000 Viburnum plicalum i,; ^Mfet I An unusually fine assortment of all other good shrubs and ornamental I trees can be found here. Write for prices or come and see our stock. I 600 acres. Established 1853. HOOPES, BRO. Maple Avenue Nurseries, & THOMAS, West Chester, Penna. Mention the Florists' Exchange when wtltlns. Viigetiiiile, HieeDiioDse ami lemiiDg PiaDts VEGETABLE PLANTS CABBAGE Sn??^ar°'Ba% 'I'l-i: Head, Sure-Head, SnccesBlon. Early and Late Flat Dutch, Hollander, etc. $1.00 per 1000: $8.60 per lO.OOQ. PAHSI^EV Mobs (Juried, 26 ot«. per ■^■™-"**"^-^" 100;»l.26perl00«. CEV KHV Ih ^hy quantity. White and ^m^m^MiMm M p,^^ Plume. Giant Pascal. Golden Heart, Boston Market and other Tars.. »1.00 per 1000 ; M.60 per 10.000. Mtscellaneous Plants IM'In. stock In Al condition. Alyssam Giant and Dwarf; Heliotrope, Lantana, Swalnsona alba and rosea; Plnm- ba?o, Mn*-and white. $2.uo per lOO. $17.50 per I.OOO. Hardy Chrysanthemums. Field-grown plants, ready for bedding or green- house blooming, $1.00 per doz. ; $6.00 per 100. GERANIUMS Per 100 Bruantl $2.00 Centanre 2.(i0 Lecld 2.00 Bycrofts Surprise Dge when writing. P. OUWERKERK 216 Jane $0*601 WEEHAWKEN HEIGHTS, N.J. p. O. No. I, tloboken, N.J. JUST RECEIVED FROM OUR HOIXAND NURSERIES Rhododendrons, Azaleas. Spirsa Jap- onica, Lilium Speciosura, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot -Crown LQacs, Hydrangea in sorts. Clematis and H. P. Roses in the best sorts. PR.ICES MODERATE M6Dtl.B the Florists' Bxchang. whai writing. DydraogeaOtaksa strong, fleld-grown plants, fine stock for Easter forcing, from 4 to 10 branches, $10.00 per 100. Eeady October 1. English IW Fl?l'l-S''?wn, from 3 to 100; 8 branches, $6.00 per $50.00 per 1000. Dracaena Indivisa '^ '° ""''' S25.00 per 1000. $3.00 per 100; D__„;„ Nice stocky plants, $4.00 rdllMcS per 1000; $36.00 per 10,000. Read J- September 1. PETER WENK, Ozone Park N.Y. Mention The riorlBtn* Bxobanef> when wrlHnir. 7^£6 Frolt Trees* Bmall Fro Its, Ornamental Treca, Everfreens and Bhrab», ("hade Trees. Hardy Boses, Hardy Plant*, Cllmberft, etc The most complete oolleottons In this conntry. Gold Medal— Paris— Pan-American— St. Loula. 102 prizes New York State Fair, 1904. Illustrated Descriptive Catalogue FREE on Request. ELLWANGER & BARRY Mt. Hope Nnrserlest Rochester, N. T. Drawer SOU V EstaMlAhed 65 Tesra. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. PEONIES 10(1 1000 Queen Tictorla iWhltteyl) »'j 00 $80.00 Fegtiva Maxima 30.00 250.00 Pragrang (the bloom producer)... . 6.00 60.00 For 10.000 rates and other varieties, write to GILBERT H. WILD, Sarcoxle, Mo. Mention the riorisf ' Bxchanjte when wrltlns. CALIFORNIA PRIVET For Fall Delivery I will have a full stock of well-grown plants, two years old. Also strong three-year plants, transplanted, stocky and well furnished. Orders can he placed now to an advantage. CHAS. BLACK, Hightstown, N. J. Mention the Florists Bxchana- when writing PAINKSVILLE NURSfiRIES Norserymen, Flonsts and Seedsmen PAINBSVILLE, OHIO Mention The FlorlHts' Eichapge when writing. Large Assortmtnt EVERGREENS Specialties— White Pine, Hemlock and Large Erergreens. Spring list tor details. Andorra Nurseries Wm. Warner Harper. Prop. CHESTNUT HILL, PA. Mention the Florlgf ' Kichange when writing. PEONIES Divisions to average more tliaii 3 eyes, $10.00 per 100. SEND FOR LIST. EDWARD SWAYNE, West ChMUr, Pa. Mention Tbe Florists' Kicbange when writing. HollaDd Umiieiy Stoct Ask for Our Catalogue. It will interest yon. ENDTZ.VANNES&CO.!ISffi: Mention tb<» Florists* Bzehaaffe when writias. PEONIES Wholesale and retail catalogues ready for distri- bution. Sent free on application. All stock guaranteed tme to name. Send yonr orders in early to be assured of a good collection for Fall planting. PETERSON NURSERY 606 W.Peterson Ave. CHICAGO, ILL Mention Th# FlnrlHtw'. BT<'h)inge when writlnr. FOR FALL, 1905 ROSES, Strong, home-grown plants; H. P.'s and Ramblers. CLKMATIS, Large Flowering and Panlculata. CLIMBINO VINES, leading varieties. ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS and TREES, One assortment. JACKSON & PERKINS CO. SIvT^oVk ifpntloD th* Flnriata* ■scfaasr* wbfn wiHHnv THE AMERICAN CARNATION Price, VS.SO A. T. DE LA MARE PTS. & PUB. CO. LTD. 2-8 Duape St., New York Angnst 26, 1905 The Flori-st-s' Exchange 249 Our London Letter. BY A. UEMSLEV. FLOWER SHOWS.— It has been a busy time re- cently, flower shows coming one on top of the other. At the National Rose Society's show, which was this year held at the Royal Botanic Gardens, some very fine roses were seen, but many growers were unable to exhibit owing to the severe frost we had in May. And many of the blooms that were shown had the outer petals damaged. I can hardly say that there was anything startling in new roses. Gold medals were awarded for tea Mrs. Miles Kennedy, white, with a pretty blush tint, flowers of good shape; it ought to prove useful for market; and for hybrid tea Betty, the blooms of which had very large petals, of a peculiar mixture of yellow, pink and bronze, but they did not appear quite full enough in the center. These came from Messrs. A. Dickson & Sons, New- townards, Ireland. This firm also secured the cup offered for the best twelve new roses; with these were included those referred to above, and of others, Grace Molyneaux. Harry Kirk. Mrs. Blair, and others. Dean Hole, which created such a sensation last year, W£is not so well shown this season, and in the class for the best hybrid teas, J. B. Clark took first prize, the nine blooms shown being remarkably fine; the foliage was grand. This came from Hugh Dickson, Belfast. The prize for the best tea went to Messrs. F. Cant & Co., Colchester, for fine blooms of white Maman Cochet. A. K. Williams, from Messrs. B. Cant & Sons, Colchester, was adjudged the best h. p., but Mrs. J. Laing has been first in several com- petitions. Frau Karl Druschki has been weh 5-hown but has generally come in second; yet such blooms as have been seen in the market would have stood a good chance for first in any competition. Bessie Brown is one of the finest roses we have. Mildred Grant is always in the winning collections. Madame Abel Chatenay is not seen so good at the shows as we have it in the market early in the year. We have not yet got out of the way of showing roses in tubes, in boxes, and the large blooms in vases were not so prominent as usual this ear. In some of the non-competitive groups, however, large clus- ters of fine blooms have been a feature. Messrs. J. Paul & Son, Cheshunt, also Messrs. W. Paul & Son. Waltham Cross, have put them up well this way. Decorative roses and the singles are always staged in large bunches, and these always attract much at- tention. The Ramblers have been a great feature in mixed groups. Lady Gay is certainly an improve- ment, and will be much in demand for another season. Dorothy Perkins, from the open, has been very good, and of a better color than when forced. Hobbies, Ltd. (J. Green) has been showing Philadelphia in fine form. I think I recorded that thi.s variety gained an award of merit from the R. H. S. What we want now are better yellow roses. We have seen plenty of good Marechal Niel, both in mar- ket and at the earlier shows, but at the ordinary rose exhibitions good yellows have been scarce. There is plenty of room for improvement in the classes where the roses are arranged for effect, especially the dinner-table arrangements. A florist would soon be left out if he did not do them better than what we see at flower shows. AT THE ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY'S great Summer show, which was this year held in the beautiful grounds belonging to the Royal Pension- ers' Hospital, Chelsea, sweet peas were very promi- nent. H. J. Jones, Lewisham, put up a very fine collection, as did Breadmore. Winchester. Messrs. Jones & Son, Shrewsbury, and others. At this show, ferns were splendidly shown by H. B. May, of Ed- monton, and Messrs. Hill & Son, Edmonton. These two growers, who are near neighbors, seem to have the fern trade (that is, for choice sorts) divided pret- ty equally between them. In each exhibit the Ameri- can varieties of nephrolepis were very good, but we are rather short of good novelties at the present time. In crotons, H. B. May has a good thing in Edmon- toniensis, which gained an award of merit. It has twisted leaves of moderate length, beautifully blotched and marbled with red and golden yellow. Hardy her- baceous flowers were a great feature at this show. Water lilies were a special feature in the groups froni Mes.srs. W. Colchester, Amos Perry, Cutbush & Son. and others. A very fine carnation, named Miss Will- mott, came from J. Douglas, and gained an award of merit. Mr. Douglas has also recently gained awards for other good varieties. We do not get many vGr> distinct caladiums now, but the variety Colonel John Hay, which came from Messrs. J. I^aing & Sons, if of special merit, being bright in color and distinct ; this worthily gained an award of merit. We are getting further improvements in tuberouF begonias, especially in the double varieties. The kinds certificated were very fine, yet now that we have seedlings of all colors so fine, it scenes superfluous to give distinction to named varieties. A white va- riety received an award; but there were other seed- lings equally good. In hardy plants, Betonica spicata robusta, though not quite new, is an Interesting and useful plant; the close, compact, conical spikes of pink flowers remind one of our pretty native Orchis pyramidalis. This came from A. Perry, and gained an award of merit. Another pretty hardy plant was Thalictrum Delavayii. from Messrs. Wallace & Co., Colchester, w^hich gained an award of merit. I have not space to give a description of all the various exhibits at this show, which was one of the most interesting I have seen. The Nurserymen's Convention. Editor Florists' Exchange. I was much interested with the improved form, quality and the get-up and work of the society and with the report generally of the A. A. N., of their grand meeting at West Baden for the year 1905. But I notice one thing that I take as an error, and that is, in calling the unique fruit banquet held as the "flrst banquet." Now, while unlike most organizations of men com- ing together for special purposes, say annually, the A. A. N. has been noted, I might say, for the absenci of the banquet, of a post prandial nature, if my mem- ory serves right, its first of right belongs to the third annual, which was held in the old Exposition Hall in Chicago in the year 1879, the banquet being given in the rotunda in Pullman, then a noted manufacturing city recently built, with many objects of interest, such as the sewage of the city, used for the purpose of tillage on a great system, the method of so doing, crops growing and flourishing by its use, the great manufacturing industry there carried on, its cottage system for the workmen, its fine lawns, streets, trees and flowers, all kept in order by the company, be- sides other attractions, one of which was one of those monster elm trees in the planting of which the late J. F. Ammann, President-Elect of St. I,ouis Florists' Club Ware' Photo by John Gregory Begonias— Nine of the Finest Varieties at a recent I^ondon Show P. S. Peterson was so noted. On this occasion the Illinois Central R. R. placed a train of cars at the disposal of the members and friends, to carry them to the then new City of Pullman, now a part of the greater City of Chicago. And I distinctly remember the Chicago florists as a body (that was before the Chicago Florists' Club was in existence, some seven years) contributed a noble lot flowers for the decora- tion, and took part in the said banquet. You must recollect that then many of the most renowned florists of the day took part in and at- tended the A. A. Nurserymen, Florists and kindred interests conventions. I might also just say from the way the Texas peo- ple treated the members at the last meeting of the .American Horticultural Society that I attended, I think, in 1890, the A. A. N. has made no mistake, so far as a warm-heart«^d Southern welcome is con- cerned, tor it remains the red-letter day of all the outings the writer has had in a half-century or so, in many lands and places. The Texas trip and its peo- ple are distinctly remembered. I always was a believer in that part of tlie A. A. N. constitution: First, relaxation from business; second, the culti\'ation of personal acquaintance with others engaged in the trade. And I believe yet that this is one of the important features of all societies which should be legitimately encouraged. EDGAR SANDERS. Vegetable Forcing. Lettuce being one of the most important vege- tables or salads forced under glass during the Win- ter months, seed should be sown toward the end jf this month in flats, or it may be sown in a cold frame, transplanting when large enough to handle. Lettuce can be grown on raised benoties, but experi- ence has taught me that solid beds are to be pre- ferred. One thing is certain, to have a head of let- tuce that will be appreciated, it must be grown on quick and without a check. I have found that lettuce will make a healthy. *'igorous growth when there has been a liberal dress- ing of thoroughly decayed manure worked through the soil. This crop is not particular as to soil, al- though one of a sandy nature rather than too lieavy is to be preferred. To keep up a steady supply seed should be sown every ten days. In transplanting to their permanent quarters they should be set eight inches apart each way; in fact, for such varieties as Grand Rapids, line inches would be none too much. Of course, until cold weather sets in this crop is benefited with all the air possible. During the Winter months a temperature of 40 to 45 degrees at night, with; a rise of 10 degrees during the day, or even 20 degrees with sun heat, would be in order. Lettuce, while growing, delight in plenty of mois- ture, but just as they .start to head up they may be kept a little dryer at the root. Boston Market, as a head lettuce for Winter forcing, still holds its own. Glass House comes in a trifle earlier; being smaller, I don't think it worth considering against Boston Market. WM. TURNER. Window Glass. — It is understood that jobbers in the Chicago district have reaffirmed the quotations of 90 per cent, discount on the first two brackets and 88 ;jer cent, discount on larger sizes, with the exception .;>f large single strength, which they advanced to 87 per cent, discount. — Metal Worker. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. — The Leonard Coates Nursery Company has been incorporated, with a capital stock of $75,000. Directors: Leonard Coates. J. W. Lane, E. P. Heald, E. H. Stearns, M. C. Coates. Place of business, San Francisco. 250 The Florists' Exchange FOUNDED IN 1888 A Weekly Mediam of InterctianAe tor Florists, Nurserymen Seedsmen and tlie Trade in general Exclusively a Trade Paper. Entered at New York Post Ottce as Senond Class Matter PnbUshed EVERY SATURDAY by A. T. DE LA MARE PTG. AND PUB. CO. LTD. 2, 4, 6 and 8 Duane Street, p. o. 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Orders from unknown parties must be accompanied with cash or satisfactory references. THIS WEEK'S SUPPLEMENT. Ampelopsls Veitchll (Japanese Ivy.) Since the introduction of tlie Japanese ivy, Ampe- lopsis Veitchii, it has changed for the better the ap- pearance of many a dwelling in the midst of us. Previous to its appearance there was really no vine suitable for covering walls of dwellings, certainly none as suitable as this one has proved to be. Occa- sionally our native ampelopsis, virginica, was used, but it is rather too coarse for such purposes; and then it does not Ifeep in close contact with the walls of a building, but throws out shoots which, though to be admired in some situations, are not Just the best thing to have appearing on many dwellings. Ampe- lopsis Veitchii does not do this. The only time a shoot swings free from a wall is when it has reached the end of the wall, and there is notiiing more to cling to. For covering low walls as well as tall ones the vine is often employed. When well placed in such posi- tions it is very effective. Look at it as it appears in the accompanying illustration, which has been kindly furnished us by Mr. Teas, of joplin. Mo. How much prettier the effect is with the stone wall showing through the vine than it would be were the green a solid mass. Yet there are cases where the entire covering of a wall by the ivy is better. Such cases must be decided as occasions demand. In the present case the effect of the arrangement is well in keeping with all the surroundings. Mr. Teas says of the photograph: "The Boston ivies shown in the accompanying pho- tograph were planted by the writer a few years ago. They have received no special care or attention, and the picture shows how beautifully this vine adapts itself to surroundings and how easily a 'touch of grace' may be added to the prosy walks of life. "This particular strain of Ampelopsis Veitchii seems to be more vigorous and hardy and to possess distinct colorings both in the new growth and in Autumn. The leaves are red when they first appear, and afterward turn to a bluish cast, while the mature leaves are very dark green; thus three distinct shades of green appear through Summer and all the gor- geous shades in Autumn. "The plants from which these were propagated came originally from the Owen Community, founded at New Harmony, Ind., in 1825, which place is noted for its collections of rare and beautiful trees and plants, as well as its literary attainments." This vine varies greatly according to where planted, age, soil and other things. Plants raised from one source from cuttings will vary so much as to lead many to think they are distinct varieties. Still, there may be sorts quite distinct in fixed charac- ters, as Mr. Teas suggests his plants are. JOSEPH MEEHAN. The Washington 1905 Convention. The second Washington convention of the S. A. F. is now a memory — and a pleasant one, indeed. When comparisons are made between the meeting held in the Capital City in 1892, and the one just passed, there may be varying opinions as to which shows up the better from the standpoint of practi- cal work accomplished. Our own view of the mat- ter inclines to put the first convention ahead. But, then, conditions surounding the S. A. F. have changed considerably in the years that have inter- vened since the society first met in Washington, and that fact must be taken into consideration in any decision rendered now regarding the value to the trade of the 1905 gathering. In the first place, the sessions were less numerous last week than at the 1892 meeting. Secondly, the subjects discussed at the former meeting. Imperative to meet the de- mands of the times, were of an entirely different character from those deliberated upon at the con- vention Just past, the latter, also, being in line with the exigencies of present-day requirements. The address of President Vaughan was a most comprehensive one, largely a consideration, it may be said, of subjects formerly submitted to the soci- ety, but only partly or not at all carried to their final conclusion. The theme was excellent; the result not wholly so satisfactory as anticipated. Tliis, we think, was more due to the lack of time to allow full and mature deliberation on the many good points brought out by the president in his ad- dress than to any other cause. It is hoped the board of directors may, in their wisdom, put in operation such recommendations of the president as failed of culmination at the convention. One of the most valuable bits of work done at Washington last week was the setting in motion of machinery looking to the holding of an annual na- tional exhibition next Spring at Boston, under the auspices of the S. A. F. The ready response from the delegates present, to subscribe to a guarantee fund for the purposes of such a show, demonstrates in the most forcible manner, the need, the value, the imperativeness of an exhibition of the character outlined, in order to hold the society together. Pity it is, that only now, after twenty-one years of exist- ence, the organization has seen the wisdom of holding such a show, and evinced a keen desire to bring it into existence. However, it should now receive the support of every one who has at heart not only the welfare of the society, but that of every one connected with the business. The necessary guarantee fund should be subscribed without delay, so that the arrangements as to schedule and other matters, be completed at the earliest possible date. We cannot endorse the plan proposed to interest kindred societies in the work of the S. A. F. by per- mitting two delegates from each of these recognized organizations to attend the conventions of the na- tional society with full and free privileges of mem- bership therein. The S. A. F. is doing for the gar- dener quite as much as it is accomplishing for the florist, and there is no reason, so far as we can see, why the former should not be willing, equally with the florist, to contribute his share to the support of the S. A. F. Then, again, a free privilege is never valued to the extent of one that has to be paid for; and very few, if any, self-respecting men among the gardeners care to be regarded as objects of charity. The president's plan to allow clubs and societies, as bodies, to join the S. A. F. at a reduced rate has a more businesslike ring about it, and should be the more likely to meet with general approval. We were pleased to see representatives from the Seed Trade and Nurserymen's Associations present at last week's meeting; and more than pleased that a joint committee of these powerful bodies, with the S. A. F., was organized. This is the kind of co-operation that is effective, particularly in the work which this combined committee will be called upon to undertake and carry forward. We shall now have concerted and harmonious endeavor in lieu of individual and at times divergent effort. It was a pleasing sign of the times to note the disposition to have the florists' clubs, where such exist, nominate S. A. F. State vice-presidents from their districts. This plan — a most excellent one — will have a greater legitimate investment when the clubs, as bodies, become members of the S. A. F. The remarks of the president regarding the duties of the secretary between the annual sessions, also in relation to the permanent home of the society, were among the points yet to be fully deliberated upon. The very interesting report of Mr. Stewart showed that the membership, while it may be said to have held its own, had not advanced in propor- tion with the Increment to the ranks of the trade since 1889. A partial explanation of this is fur- nished by the secretary: "It may be said that our membership swells when we hold meetings in the populous centers, shrinks when we select locations smaller or more remote from those centers, and fluctuates as to its sectional preponderance in ac- cordance with our movements, a series of meetings in one section building up the list locally at the expense of the section neglected." And he holds out no remedy for this condition, for he adds, "this will always be true, regardless of what we may say or do." Long experience and intimate acquaintance with the character of his clientele may provide good grounds for the pessi- mistic view of the situation expressed by Mr. Stewart. It seems to us, however, very unfortunate if no remedy can be found for the evil of fiuctua- tion. It would appear but a slight recompense for actual favors received at an annual convention, that those participating in the many pleasant entertain- ments provided by the local society, wholly and solely on account of the S. A. F.'s visitation, should maintain their membership in the organization; for It must be admitted that the majority of us receive in plea.sure and otherwise the cost of the annual dues many times over. Ingratitude finds not a place with the majority of those engaged in the business of gardening; and It Is somewhat difficult to imagine that men could join the organization simply for what they can get out of it on the spot. Should such a spirit pervade the craft, we can but lament the fact, and pray for its removal. Mean- time, we appeal to the manhood and .self-respect of all who have ever affiliated themselves with the S. A. F. Keep up your membership. The society needs and merits your continuous support. Tour own welfare demands that the organization should receive that support. Give it as freely as those un- selflsh men and women have given freely of their time and money to make things pleasant and enjoy- able for you and yours while you were their satisfied guests. The interest in the convention sports increases year by year, particularly among the ladles, who, by the way, were present at the Washington gather- ing in larger numbers than we ever before remem- ber. In these sports, and in the matter of enter- taining the fair sex, the Washington brethren outdid themselves, as well as In other ways. This will have Its after infiuence, no doubt, as the more ladles de- siring to be present, the greater the number of the sterner sex to be expected. The sports question, It seems to us. Is a perplex- ing one to handle. Sports are essential — for a good- ly portion of the membership, in order to retain their affiliation. It is said. But is it necessary to devote almost an entire session to the distribution of prizes? Couldn't this be done in the bowling alley at an "off hour," without interfering with the business of the convention proper? This seems all the more necessary, in view of the limited number of "working" seslons available these days. To sum up: the 1905 Washington convention was a success. Much useful work, the carrying out of which will make for society strengthening and progress, was mapped out. With a little more work between sessions, to supplement Interest in the Na- tional Flower Show, which may be set down as a settled fact, the proper spirit shown toward the society by all who have benefited from its opera- tions, both directly and indirectly. In the matter of maintaining and increasing the membership, there is no reason why the S. A. F., now in the full vigor of youthful manhood, should not asume Its rightful position, recognized as the head and front of socie- ties making for horticultural advancement and prog- ress; willing to consider and put In operation sug- gestions calculated to improve Its workings and add to Its usefulness, Irrespective of the fact that to secure such improvements may entail just a little more self-sacrifice for the general weal and an extra modicum of earnest endeavor on the part of all con- cerned. The Eckford Memorial Fund. The Florists' Exchange has remitted to the secre- tary of the Eckford Memorial Fund, Horace J. Wright, London, secretary of the National Sweet Pea Society, the amount subscribed to the fund by our readers (£4 14s. 6d., English money). In ac- knowledging receipt of the money Mr. Wright says: "It is an American mark of the world-wide esteem in which Mr. Eckford is held. "We shall bring the continents a little closer next year, I hope, as Mr. Atlee Burpee (Philadelphia) will be invited to become president of the National Sweet Pea Society for 1906. He must have been gratified by his reception at the recent sweet pea show here, for everybody wanted to shake his hand and talk to him." Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists. Department ol Plant Registration. The Conard & Jones Company, West Grove, Pa.. submit for registration Canna Uncle Sam. Orchid- fiowering section; color bright red; foliage unusually large; height 6 to 7 feet; flowers stand more cold than the ordinary canna. WM. J. STEWART, Secretary. NORFOLK, VA. — The Southern Nursery Associa- tion, which embraces the principal fruit interests south of Baltimore, was In session last week at the Monticello Hotel. J. Van Llndley, of Pomona, S. C. is president of the association. There were about seventy-five delegates in attendance. Augaat ae, 1905 The Hlorists' Exchange 251 Exterior and Interior Views of the New Store and Show Rooms of Chas. T. Siebert, Located Corner Baum and Beatty Sts., East End, Pittsburg, Pa. A Water Supply Problem. We would esteem it a great favor it you could suggest a good plan for a water supply at our new establishment at Nanuet, N. T. The conditions are as follows: Five-thousand-gallon tank and tower; bottom of tank 25 feet above ground level. A 2-horse- power gasolene engine; tower to be situated 20 feet distant from greenhouse shed. The well Is to be driven 40 or 50 feet deep, with a 6-inch pipe, inside of which will be the pump-pipe. Could the gasolene engine be placed in green- house shed without danger from lanterns, or boiler fires below; or would it be better to build a small room directly under the tower and run a hot-water pipe from the greenhouse shed to this room, to keep the engine from freezing? Can the supply pipe be used tor pumping water through bottom of tank at the same time? About 8 miles above us is a tank and tower erected by Caldwell. The pipe is boxed in with double box and air space between, and the owner told us that once in a while it freezes, but they manage to open it by pumping hot water from the boiler into the pipe with a hot-air engine. It the shaft at the top of the engine room were left open, just at the point where It comes through the ceiling, would not the warm air from below pass up the shaft and keep the pipe from freezing? Would a triple-board box be warmer than a two- board, and what kind of paper would be best to use — felt or tar? The tower itself will not be boarded. Do you think it will prevent the pipe from freezing if it were, say, a 2-inch iron pipe, run through a 4 or 5-inch earthen pipe, that Is, 3 feet underground? My reason tor asking this is. that we have a hardpan which makes deep digging rather difficult. H. A. MOLATSCH. It this does not answer your inquiry in full, we shall be pleased to give further particulars, also .•shall be glad to refer to some outfits of this kind we have put up and are putting up all the time in that section. W. E. CALDWELL CO. Louisville, Ky. Answer by W. E. Caldwell Co. Where a customer uses a gas engine for filling his tank, it is generally considered advisable to build a small house right under the tank in between the columns of the tower, in which the pump can also be placed, as a usual thing. Then, a steam pipe can be extended to this house from the green- house shed, and extended on up into the tank, either alongside the pipe which is used to fill and empty the tank, or right Inside the pipe. When the steam pipe reaches the tank it can be either connected to a coil in the tank, or can be run up to the top of tank and there be bent over and discharge down into the tank a foot or two below the top level. There, of course, will have to be a check valve to prevent the water syphoning back. Another plan is for the steam pipe to extend up in the tank and then run on back to the boiler house, where the condensation can be discharged. The second plan is the one most often used. If a steam pipe cannot be employed, it is neces- sary to cover the pipe with a special pipe covering, and this must be of the most approved character, and something that has been demonstrated to be effectual, and then the whole enclosed in a triple boxing. We enclose a circular, describing how the pipe to tank should be protected and explaining a little something about the way the tank Itself should be protected to be proof against cold weather. Photo, sent in by W. E. Caldwell Co., I,ouisville, Ky., in further elucidation of their answer We quote from the circular as follows: "We have designed and are prepared to furnish a special covering described herein, which, if properly applied and protected with our special boxing, we will guarantee to prevent the pipe from freezing in the most severe weather. "This covering consists of a 1-lnch thick layer of hair felt bound on to the pipe, over which is applied a sectional covering consisting of alternate layers of wool felt and a water-proofed asbestos paper, all joints being broken and hermetically sealed with our frostproof covering compo- sition. Around this is placed a canvas jacket imbedded in the same composition and securely fastened with wire. Another canvas jacket is then placed over this and this in turn given a thick coating of the composition, evenly ap- plied, giving it a thoroughly fireproof and glazed surface. "The fittings and flanges are thoroughly covered with two layers of hair felt thoroughly bound on each layer being coated with the special frostproof covering composi- tion and finished with canvas jacket, and in the same manner as the piping. "This method of covering pipes Is the same as used by some of the largest cold storage houses In the country, including Armour & Co., Continental Packing Co., and others of equal prominence, In protecting their brine and ammonia pipes, and while it is somewhat more expensive than the ordinary method, it is the only thing which we can thoroughly recommend as adequate, and even with this we also advise the use of our standard boxing around the pipe and pipe covering. "These boxes are constructed of tongued and grooved flooring boards, and covered over with tarred paper so as to seal the cracks and crevices. "It is always necessary for the boxing to be carried down Into the ground below frost line, and to have a good tight joint where it connects onto tank. "The outside box is covered over with a corner board to give a neat finish." Answer by the Rider-Ericsson Co. We beg to acknowledge receipt of your favor of August 11 enclosing specifications of the work required at a greenhouse at Nanuet, N. T., and asking for information regarding the matter of water supply tor same. We note the requirements as follows: To pump water into a 5,000-gaIlon tank, the bottom of which will be elevated about 25 feet above the ground and 20 feet distant from greenhouse-slied, where engine will be located and where the well is to be dug, or driven, 40 or 60 feet deep and 6 inches diameter. You mention a 2-horse-power gasolene engine, but this is something we do not handle. We build and sell nothing but Rider and Ericsson hot-air pumping engines Our engines are perfectly adapted for this kind of work, and we have sold a large number for prac- tically the same work. There is practically no dan- ger from fire where our engines are used, as they are as safe as the ordinary kitchen range and about as simple. There Is no danger of the engine freez- ing If our directions are followed carefully, as the engines are provided with drain cocks for carrying off all water from the engine and pump. We should think there would be no danger from freezing of the supply pipe if burled three feet un- der ground, but enclosing it in an earthen pipe would probably be an advantage. Tou could not utilize the heat from the engine to prevent the pipe from engine to tank from freez- ing, as the fire Is drawn as soon as you are through pumping and the greatest danger frota freezing would probably be at night. You could, however, avoid all danger of the pipe freezing by carrying the pipe over the top of the tank and discharging from above. This would enable you to empty the pipe by means of the cocks above mentioned and allowing the water to pass through the engine back into the well. Your only danger then would be the possibility of the water In the tank freezing, and if you will communicate with the Caldwell Company, they will probably be able to tell you how to protect the tank. Under the conditions mentioned, our 8-Inch Rider engine would put into the tank about 1,000 gallons of water per hour, and our 10-inch Rider engine about 1,500 gallons of water per hour, and we would strongly advise the use of the 10-inch engine on account of Its greater strength and power and economy in operating. The engines use coal, wood, gas and kerosene oil for fuel. A triple-board box, with a good felt between, would undoubtedly be warmer than a two-board box. Trusting that the above information will be satis- factory, RIDER-ERICSSON ENGINE CO. New York. 252 The Plorist-s' Hxchange Gladiolus Exhibits of Department of Agriculture. One of the nmst intt-resting and valuable exhibits to the deleg-ates to the S. A. F. O. H. convention at Washington was the plantation of gladiolus on the grounds of tht- Department. Corms had been received from gladiolus grow- ers, both at home and abroad, and these, planted side by side for comparison, furnished an instructive object lesson. Among the firms from whom bulbs were obtained were Kelway & Sons, Langport, Eng- land: Dr. Wm. Van Fleet, Little Silver, N. J.; John Lewis Childs, Floral Park. N. Y.; Arthur Cowee, Ber- lin, N. y.; Vaughan Seed Store, Chicago; Vilmorin, Andrieux & Co., Paris, Fratice; V. Lemoine & Sons. Nancy, France. The Department has issued a bulletin, enumerat- ing and describing the different varieties, copies of which can be obtained by addressing the Bureau of Plant Industry, Seed and Plant Introduction and Dis- tribution, Washington, D. C. The object of this work on the part of the Department of Agriculture was to bring together for the convenience of the Society of American Florists selected varieties from different growers and to group them in the commercial classes, showing in some cases the species from which these classes originated. The display was viewed by a large number of the delegates, and the effort of the Department was highly complimented. The Department, through Professor Pieters, also obtained much valuable information concerning gladiolus breeding and the origin of certain varie- ties. The following, from Dr. Van Fleet, is of espe- cial interest: Such thorougli work in breeding the gladiolus for improvement in Howers has been aune by a multitude of growers in various countries for the last fifty years that further progress toward perfection, from the fancier's standpoint, is likely to be slow. Considerable gains in refinement of form, spike, and color are to be expected in the future, as in the past, from the' judi- cious intercrossing of the various popular hybrid races now in commerce and to a limited extent from the selection of naturally pollenized seedlings of mixed ancestry, but new and striking features will only come through the hyybridization of vigorous and distinct wild species, or strongly typical vaneties of such species, with the very best garden varieties. Each section or race of the modern garden gladiolus, founded on a botanical type or species, has its merits and defects. Thus the Gandavensis varieties developed from species related to Gladiolus psittacinus have, generally, soft, rich coloring and fine, erect spikes of twu-ranked blooms, many of which are open at the same time; but the race, as a whole, lacks vigor, and the bloom arrangement is at times loo formal. The Lemoinei type, based on G. purpureo-auratus, is extremely brilliant and striking. The spikes are gen- erally very graceful, but the bloom retains too much of the hooded form of the species and the stems are ocasjonally too dense in texture to permit the blooms to open well after cutting. The Childsii group, due to the influence of G. Saun- dersii, is strong, vigorous in plant, and rich and varied in coloring. Tne blooms in this race attain the largest average size and are of excellent form, but not always of the best texture. Taken altogether, the Childsii race is probably the finest in existence. The Nanceianus type, produced by interbreeding Lemoinei varieties with Saundersii and Childsii varie- ties, has extreme richness uf color and niurKings, lu- gether with large size and good form of the blooms. The defects are a general lack of vigor and frequently too close texture of the stems, making the varieties inferior for cutting. Gladiolus hybridus princeps is the offspring of G. cruentus pollenized with a Childsii variety. In size, perfection of form, fine coloring of flower, and vigor of growth, it Is considered to be the finest gladiolus yet produced and bids fair to develop a race of deep self- colored varieties far in advance of anything yet in com- merce. In breeding this magnificent Summer-flowering plant we must avail ourselves of the best results of the end- less labors of our predecessors, but at the same time promptly ^se any distinct features in species developed bv nature during unknown centuries of local adapta- tion. An extract from a letter from Dr. Van Fleet con- taining a synopsis of Summer-flowering gladiolii is as follows: Summer-Flowering Garden Gladioli. Gladiolus gandavensis = (starting point) G. psittaci- nus X G. cardinalis or G. oppositifiorus. The Vilmorin and Souchet strains are practically all Gandavensis, Gladiolus Lemoinei = G. gandavensis X G. purpureo- auratus or G. papilio. Lemoine" s hybrids come from purpureo-auratus and blue Lemonies from papilio. Gladiolus Childsii = G. gandavensis X G. Saundersii (finest of all) strains. Gladiolus Nanceianus = G. Lemoinei X G. Saundersii. I^arge and beautiful, but not robust. Gladiolus turicensis. — Same as Childsii. but inferior. Gladiolus princeps = G. Childsii X G. cruentus. Most attractive variety. Gladiolus hybridus nsprr,=!us — G. dracocephalus M G. Childsii. Very distinct mottlings. A letter from Kelway & Sons, regarding the origin of the Kelway hybrids, is as follows: 1. With regard to the July largp-flowerlng. this !s a separate and distinct sectinn. 2. Regarding Gladiolus Kelwayi. this is our own secret, and we are sorry we can not give the informa- tion asked, 3. Kelway's large-flowering gladiolus. The founda- tion is Gandavensis. produced by hybridizing same with very broad-petaled species. 4. Kelway's large-spotted or butterfly hybrids. These are not. as called by other dealers. Lemoinei. This strain is from two distinct soecies of our own hybrid- izing. We are sorry we can not give you any fuller explana-. tion. A letter from Haage & Schmidt, Erfurt, Germany, with reference to the origin of the White Lady gladi- olus (G. gandavensis) follows: We have received your favor of the 12th instant, askine for the history, the origin, and the description of the Gladiolus gandavensis, "White Lady," which was introduced by us in ISDG. We ga.iioa luis i^u.x^ pure white gladiolus in our own cultures by crossing the best so-called white varieties. Having compared our "White Lady" with all the newest white varieties known, we are positive that this novelty is the very best white one. The flowers are large, of finest sub- stance, and of the purest white imaginable; the lower petals are slightly tinged with pale yellow. This pale yellow is so delicate and so clear that it does not im- pair the white ot the flowers in the least; on the con- trary, it enhances the white color. The buds are light yellow before opening. The plants are of a remarkably strong growth and will generally produce several flower spikes. Height, 2^^ to 3 feet when in full bloom. The White Lady gladiolus excited the attention of all visitors to our establishment and was pronounced by ever.vone as the finest white ever grown. It received a first-class certificate of the Horticultural Society for the Kingdom of Prussia at Berlin. We remain, dear sir, vours very truly, HAAGE & SCHMIDT, History and origin of Gladiolus gandavensis, "White Lady" : JJuring the years* of 1880 to 1884 we cultivated, among other white or so-called white varieties, two varieties of gladioli which were the purest of white in color. One was named lactea and was of French origin (if we recollect right, it was introduced by Loise-Chauviere. of Paris). It was a very weak grower and hardly ever produced offsets. The other rather strong-growing variety (but with poorly shaped flowers, tlie lower pe- tals being very small) was called Bla«chard, and was of Belgian or German origin. In order to improve the flower of the latter and the growth of the former, we took the pollen of lactea and hybridized Blanchard. The result, among other good, also of poorer, varieties, was our "White Lady," the seedlings of which flowered in 1886 for the first time. In 1887 we found another one of the same sowing and of exactly the same growth and color, so we had two flowering bulbs in 1887. and a few offsets. By careful propagation and growing we were in a position to offer it in 1S96. ^Customs Decision. . . Omamezital Iieaves — Prepared Palm Zieaves. — Protest uf August Rulker lSj Sons against the assessment of duty by the collector of customs at the port of New York. Before Board 1 General Appraisers; August 11, 1905. The articles covered by this protest consist of natural palm leaves, colored and prepared by various processes and intended to be used for ornamental and decorative purposes. On the authority of In re American Shipping Company, G. A. oSuO (T. L: Zb6H)), they were ciasaiiicu under paragraph i.!^, tariff act of 1897 (50 per cent, ad valorem), as ornamental leaves. The importers con- tend that they are dutiable under paragraph 449 (30 per cent, ad valorem), as manufactures of palm leaf, or un- der paragraph 251 (25 per cent, ad valorem) as natural flowers, by similitude. Opinion by McClelland, General Appraiser: • • * There is no argument presented in this case that was not urged or ctmsidered in the American Shipping Com- pany's case except perhaps one — i. e., that the provision in paragraph 425 for ornamental leaves applies only to leaves that are artificially produced. This argument is based upon the words "of whatever material composed." occurring in the last part of the paragraph, and is, in substance, that "material" is what a thing is made of — made by the hand of man; but natural leaves, such as these in question, are not "made," using the word in that sense, and they can not properly be said to be "composed" oi a "material." In In re Simon, G. A. 4511 (T. D. 21459), it was held that certain grass piquets, consisting — some of them — entirely of stalks of naturail grains, dyed to imitate the natural color of the plant, were embraced within this same provision. Considering the objection offered that the provision in question did not extend to natural products, the Board observed : "The fact that the grasses are almost altogether natural does noL, m lue opinion of the Board, exclude tliem from classification under the paragraph. Dyed feathers and dressed birds are no more artificial than these grasses are," Upon successive appeals the Board's conclusion in this respect was approved by the unuea atates Circuit Court (Herman v. United States. 121 Fed. Rep., 201) and the Circuit Court of Appeals (February 26, 1904; re- ported in T, D. 25091). It is thus authbratively settled that natural, as well as artificial, ornamental leaves are dutiable under the provisions of paraf^rapn 426, Tne merchandise being specially provided for. there is no room for the application of the similitude clause. The protest is accordingly overruled and the decision of the collector affirmed. [ (Sbituarg J James Kirby. James Klrby, for many years a resident of Man- chester, N. H., and a prominent florist, died August B, at his home, 71 Oak street. He had been confined to his bed but a week, but his illness has been of three years' duration. Mr. Kirby was born in Tipperary, Ireland, and came to this country in youth. He early learned the florist's trade and was an expert in his profession. He leaves a wife, three sons, James M., Thomas C, and John P., and three daughters, Catherine A., Mar- garet J., and Mary. Alexander Steele. Alexander Steele, a retired florist, of Winchester, Va., 90 years of age, died on Wednesday, August 9, after a lingering illness. The deceased was a native of Perthshire, Scotland. He lea-^es two sons and three daughters. A Short Trip to Europe. Mr. A. Leuthy, who is well known as one of the largest and best plant growers in this section of the country, and who arrived home on Saturday from a few weeks' visit to Europe, gave the writer an interesting account ot his trip, and I venture to give your readers the benefit ot his recital, although not so well expressed as though Mr. Leuthy himself was telling the story. "After a ten days' pleasant ocean trip to Ant- werp, and a few hours' journey by rail, we found ourselves in Ghent, right in the home of Belgian horticulture. We made our headquarters at the Hotel de la Post, well known to travelers in our line. The first establishment visited was that of Oscar de Raeve, Mont St. Amand. Here we saw azaleas in all sizes and in many varieties, ranging in price from 15 cents up to $10 each. In palms there are houses after houses of kentias, latanias, phoenixes, coryphas and cocoses. Other plants grown In great quantity are clivias, tuberous be- gonias, gloxinias, azalea mollis, and rhododendrons in great variety. The whole establishment was in- flrst-olass shape and a more thrifty lot of plants would be hard to find. "We next called at Van Acker fr^res, Lochriste. where we saw several acres ot azaleas in various sizes, as w^ll as palms and many other plants for the trade, all in first-class condition. We were ac- companied on a trip to Bruges, which is a very interesting place, by Mr. Strohline, of H. A. Dreer's. Our first stop was at the establishment of Sander & Sons, where we were met by Mr. Sander and the genial Mr. Dimmock. In their immense establish- ment we saw many acres of palms, araucarias, bay trees and many novelties, all in first-rate order. Among these new things was a collection of some thirty odd varieties of Rex begonias, which will be disseminated later and which will be a revelation to horticulture. "From Sander's we went to Berdhard & Co., a range ot about 2S0 houses filled with palms, largely kentias, bay trees, tuberous begonias and various stock, all in first-class condition. On the same route we stopped at a place where we saw the largest specimen bay trees in the world. We ended that day, through the courtesy of Mr. San- der, with a visit to the Royal Horticultural Exhibi- tion, which, in our opinion, compared and even surpassed anything ever seen at horticultural exhibi- tions before; here were displayed some ot the finest specimen palms in a great many varieties, besides the many novelties shown by the different estab- lishments of Ghent and surrounding country. "We called at many other horticultural establish- ments, where the main feature was the growing of palms, azaleas and other plants suitable for the trade. "Leaving Ghent, we made a hurried trip through Brussels to Paris, where we visited many interesting features. The parks throughout the city were in the pink of condition; the bedding features were very fine indeed; a very favorable season materially assisting this condition. At Versailles we found a few establishments, such as Truftaut's, where we saw a very fine stock of azaleas and ten houses of Begonia Gloire de Lorraine, which were certainly the best grown stock we ever saw. At the estab- lishment ot Duvale were some twenty houses of well-grown orchids, besides a large quantity of palms and other marketable plants. "At Nancy we paid a visit to the world-famed Lemoine & Sons, where we examined the greatest collection of novelties ever gotten together in Eur- ope; specialties at this season being gladioli, phlox, tuberous and other begonias. "A hurled trip was had through Germany to Basel, Switzerland, and from there, through the St. Gotthard tunnel, to Milan, with its warm climate and tropical vegetation. We visited several cities along the Mediterranean coast to Marseilles, from whence we went to Lyons. We here visited several establishments, and were very much pleased with the Botanical Gardens. The parks, also, in this sub-tropical climate, are delightful. We were espe- cially impressed with the fine variety and condition of the trees, and could not but admire a noble specimen of Araucaria imbricata, which was perfect in sliape and the finest we had ever seen. "From Lyons we passed through Paris again, ar- riving in London in time to view the naval parade. As time was limited, we made a hurried trip through the Botanical Gardens at Kew, and noticed in the parks that a very unfavorable season had made the bedding in many places look anything but attrac- tive. From London back to Liverpool, and here we are again in Boston, and although we may have large establishments in this country, a short trip like that I have described will show there are others." JOHN W. DUNCAN. SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. At the annual meeting of this society, held last week at Norfolk, Va., the delegates decided on Chat- tanooga, Tenn., as the meeting place for 1906. The third Wednesday and Thursday in August were fixed as the dates. The following were elected officers: Orlando Harrison, Berlin, Md., president; John A. Young, Greensboro, N. C, vice-president; Charles T. Smith, Concord, Ga., re-elected- secretary and treasurer. August 36, 1905 The Fiori-sts' Exchange 253 Early History of Insecticides. (Paper read by C. N. RtjudHnffer before the Hurtford, Conn, Fliirlsts' Club.) In order to show that the raising of good fruits and flowers by our ancestors wa^ carried on under dilTi- cultles and successfully accomplished largely through the persistent use of insecticides, I heren'ith give a short list of remedies used in olden times, .some of which are in use to-day as standard insecticides. In 1629 John Parkinson recommended for the canker to cut it out, and then apply vinegar and cow ma- nure. In 1711 a spray of water with ruta was used in France for cantharides (fly). In 1763 a preparation ■was put up in Marseilles aS' a remedy for plant lice consisting of bad tobacco and water slaked lime. Di- rections for use: "First wet the trees infested with lice, then rub flowers of sulphur upon the insects, and it will cause them all to burst." In 1791 "Forsyth's Composition;" One bushel fresh cow dung, V2 bushel lime rubbish, V2 bushel wood ashes and 1-16 bushel sand, and soap suds to make it bind. After applying, sift dry powder of wood ashes and 1-6 part ashes of burnt bones. This com- position was recommended to cure disease, defects and injuries to plants, was held particularly valuable in promoting the healing of wounds and was commonly used to fill cavities in trees. In 1797 an article appeared in the "New England Farmer or Georgical Dictionary," where Sam Dean, D. D., vice-president of Bowdoin College, says: "There are several experiments I could wish to have tried for subduing these insects, .such as burning brimstone under the trees in a calm time; or piling dry ashes or dry, loose sand round the roots of trees in the Spring; or throwing powdered quicklime or soot over the trees when they are wet; or sprinkling them about the beginning of June with sea water, or water in which wormwood or walnut leaves have been boiled. The liquid may be safely applied to all parts of a tree by a large wooden syringe or squirt. I should suppose that the best time for making trial of these methods would be soon after the worms are hatched, for at that stage of their existence they are tender and. the more easily killed. Sometimes a frost happening at this season has destroyed them. This I am told was the case in some places in the year 1799." In "A Treati.se on the Culture and Management of Fruit Trees" (American edition, edited by William Cobbett, 1802), Forsyth recommended the following mixture for the destruction of aphis: One-half peck unslaked lime, 32 gallons of water. Allow this to stand three or four days, stirring two or three times per day. He recommended the same mixture for the destruction of red spider, but said that pure water would also answer the purpose. It also stated that several English nurserj'men used train oil (whale oil) against coccus, or scale injects, on plants. J. Thatcher. M. D.. "American Orchardist." 1822, gives a list of the following articles to be used against the apple tree borer, an insect that is designated as a "pernicious reptile" by the author. After digging out the borer, fill the cavity about the base of the tree with "flax rubbish, seaweed, ashes, lime, sea-shells, sea-sand, mortar rubbish, clay, tanner's bark, leather scrapings, etc." In a Massachusetts agricultural report it is stated that Josiah Knapp, of Boston, in 1814 used air-slaked lime with success against the canker worm. Later experience has shown it to be of little benefit for the canker worm, but recommended for the slug on the leaves of fruit trees. Mr. Tales, of Albany. N. T.. recommends the following solution for caterpillars: One handful wormwood, one handful rue, two hand- fuls of Virginia tobacco and two palls of water. In 1822 E. Perley recommended for scale insects on trees to wash them with lye or brine. On account of cheapness and ease of preparation, clay paint was used very extensively. The "Caledonian Horticultural Society" of Scotland recommended that paint in 182S. The following solution commonly used for bed-bugs was also recommended for canker by the "Practical American Gardener." Baltimore, in 1822: Corrosive sublimate, spirits and soft water. On November 20. 1821, John Robertson read a paper before the London Horticultural Society, saying: "Sul- phur Is the only specific remedy for mildew on peaches." William Cobbett. in the "English Gar- dener," 1829, recommended for the cotton blight (woolly aphis) a wash of something strong, as tobacco juice, or water in which potatoes have been boiled, or rubbing the part with mercurial ointment. In "The New American Gardener," 1832. Thomas Fessenden gives a list of solutions .'supposed to be strong enough to overcome the organism against which they were applied, as follows: Simple water, soap-suds, tobacco water, decoctions of elder, walnut leaves, bitter herbs, pepper, lye of wood ashes, solu- tions of pot and pearl ashes, water impregnated with salt, tar, turpentine, etc.. or they may be dusted witb sulphur, quicklime or other acrid .substances. Lindley's "Guide to the Orchard and Kitchen Gar den." 1831, recommends vinegar for destroying ir- seets. In "New American Gardener," 1832, Fessenden quotes Loudon as saying: "Saline substances mixed with water are injurious to most in.seiux vomica and soft water. Sup- po-sed to be good for any scale insects. Loudon publishes Hamilton's recipe, consisting of The following ingredients: Sulphur, Scotch snuff, hel- lebore powder, nux vomica, soft soap, cayenne pepper, tobacco liquor and boiling water, Hamilton himself mentions that solution as a specific. If properly used; that Is, while you wash the plants with this solution, remove the Insects, In 1849 Hemery, a French nurseryman, recommend- ed for peach mildew aconite branches and tubercles and water, to be followed right off with pigeon dung and urine. Orison head vegetable gardener at Ver- sailles, recommended flowers of sulphur, fresh slaked lime and water for mildew. The liquid was called "the Grlson liquid," and Is still in use. In 1850 J. Young, of Louisville. Ky., found that covering the young fruit with a thin coating of lime was a preventive for the plum curcullo. In 1861 W. F. rUidclyffe experimented with copper sulphate, as it was used with good success for smutty seed wheat. He tried it on roses for mildew. Not long after that growers were warned not to use sulphate of copper, as it would kill roses by coming In contact with their roots, and no more was heard of It until 1883, when, under the directions of Millardet, experiments were made in the Mfidoc with sulphate, carbonate, phos- phate and sulphide of copper. I may .say a few words in regard to the invention (►f Bordeaux mixture. In Southwestern France, In the maritime department of Gironde, is situated the city of Bordeaux, It is one of the greatest grape- raising districts. It was here that the dowTiy mil- dew of America made its first appearance, about 1878, The year 1882 was particularly favorable for the disease, and but few vines escaped the attack. Those that escaped were situated along the highways. 'Vlne- yardists In those localities had suffered considerable losses from the stealing of their grapes by children and travelers along the highways. It had been the custom to sprinkle verdigris upon a few rows near the highway to give the appearance of having been poi- soned. Some years before the appearance of the downy mildew, this substance being too expensive. It was replaced by a mixture of the milk of lime and some salt of copper. The vines thus treated were the ones which had retained their foliage through the Fall of 1882. while others growing further from the road lost their leaves. Prillieux and Millardet were among the first to note the effect, and they started at once to work out a proper solution, in which work they were assisted by U. Gayon. professor of chem- istry in Bordeaux. It is consequently to these men that the honor of having first experimented with the "Bouillie Bordelaise," as it then began to be called may be granted, and to Millardet in particular may be given the credit of being the first to plan and publish results which showed plainly the value of the copper compounds 'in commercial work. tl society i'rf^ne "otfninici .....^ '•^e. season of leisure; the Among the novelties shoT''^', ^'^om their busi- convention at Washington, to attiu ""JIv but itself was the new fertilizer, Bonora. It h^ ^^ ou.sly been noticed in these columns (see Florists Exchange, June 12, 1905), and endorsed by many practical growers. Leaving the convention hall last Wednesday morn- ing, we proceeded to the capitol, where we found the gardener in charge. James Duff, who, to our inquiry, "Do you use Bonora?" replied, "Yes, we have used it upon that lawn, which from its position has always burned in the sun and given us trouble. We applied Bonora there this Spring, and you see the result," Ascending the steps of the north front of the capi- tol, we noticed in the parterres immediately In front of the building one bed of geraniums of great beauty of foliage and flower. "This was treated with Bono- ra this Spring," said Mr. Duff; "its companion upon the other side was not. You can see the difference." There was a difference; the last was starved and poor. "It Is Impossible to water these beds," said Mr. Duff. "We are compelled to plant and leave them; in Bonora we have found a substance which not only nourishes, but saves the labor of watering." Proceeding to the Botanical Gardens, the use of this fertilizer, both inside and outside, was observed. Plants treated with it and plants from which, pur- posely, it had been omitted, are shown, with much that is in its favor in those which have received one or two applications of Bonora, Its effect upon the foliage is particularly noticeable; from a yel- lowish cast it changed to dark green, which we have universally come to recognize as an evidence of a perfectly healthy condition. At the Agricultural Department we were told Bonora had been given a trial, with satisfactory result. Plants placed in parallel rows have had every alternating row treated, with beneficial re- sults of a most marked character. The influence of the fertilizer upon the foliage is rapid in Its work- ing, and upon fruit and flower satisfactory. In In- creasing the crop by its use. At the Soldiers' Home, Washington, Alexander MacPherson, superintendent, has used It upon his vast stretches of lawn, and upon his flower beds, with surprising results. The climate of Washington in Summer is particularly trying to the lawns around these parks, leaving them burned and seared. In Bonora he seems to have found a remedy for this, which produces a thick mat, able to resist the In- tense heat, and which retains the moisture so neces- sary to successful growth. Peter Bisset, gardener at "Twin Oaks," just out- ride Washington City, has «,lso used Bonora with satisfactory results. J. B. DAVIS. 254 The Florists' Hxchange The Society of American Florists at|WasliiUirton,|D. C.,»Friday,'Aug.[i8,:i905. Taken on the Treasury Steps Photo, by Prince, Washington, D. C. SOeiETY OF AMERieaN FLORISTS Twenty-first Annual Meeting, Held at Washington, D. C, August 15 to 18, 1905. Thursday Morning, August 17, 1905. (Additional Report.) The Joint Conim!?*fA''\i.Work. .«v^-ianKect bluuma, many oH wh- same time; but the race, as-pon the work of the the bloom arrangemef^^g' American Association of Tlie Lemoinei *'" . „ -. ^ ■, ^ . ^. extremely hiiie American Seed Trade Association, ^Jl^-lte 'S. A. P., offered the following resolution, which was adopted: "That this committee be au- thorized to incur on behalf of this society its share of the expenses necessary to carry out the work of the joint committee." Mr. Vaughan commented on the great possibilities nf the joint work of these three powerful organiza- tions, and this being the first time that committees from the nurserymen and the seedsmen had met with the florists, was indeed a gratifying sign. Retarding Peony Blooms In Cold Storage. The subject of retarding peony blooms kept in cold storage was then taken up and discussed. Mr. Henderson, of Chicago, stated that the flowers were cut close, wrapped in paper, tied in bunches of 25, sent in to the cold storage people, and kept in vases of water, the great object being to hold an even temperature. Just what that temperature was the cold storage men were not willing to divulge. At the request of the Chair, Mr. Howard, of Chi- cago, made the following remarks: "I don't know anything about the peony, except that I have seen the work of storage in process. I find that one of the difficulties they meet with comes from the mat- ter of wrapping in paper. The paper goes down into the bucket of water, draws up the water to the bud, and where it strikes the flower, rots it. Klehm's Nurseries have secured a paper that is non- absorbent, and have been able to save considerable loss. I think they store their flowers at between 35 and 40 degrees. One of the Messrs. Klehm has told me that Queen "Victoria will stay in cold storage six weeks, and come out and be useful for retail florist's purposes. I think that is the variety most largely stored for the Chicago market." Mr. Herrington related an experience with peonies grown in the garden. He had observed, after one cold night with two or three degrees of frost, when the peonies were in bud, that the buds of Festiva maxima did not develop properly and came mal- formed. Another variety, Jules Levy, grown side by side with the former, opened properly. It occurred to him that possibly some varieties might be affected by cold storage more than others. Mr. Henderson thought 35 to 40 degrees was too warm; he believed that nearly 32 was about the temperature at which the cold storage people kept their rooms. Substitution of Popular tor Unpronounceable Foreign Names.! The question. "Should this society countenance the substitution of popular appellations for cumbersome and often unpronounceable foreign names of new plant introductions?" was then taken up and dis- [CONCLUSION OF REPORT.] cussed. Mr. Scott thought it would be wrong to change the botanical name of any plant. Florists in this country were too much given to abbreviations. He cited the case of the rose, Kaiserin Augusta Vic- toria, the name of which was curtailed to simply Kaiserin. Tiie.v weie also guilty here of givine hideous common names to plants; such names, he thought, ought to be frowned down, but the correct botanical name of any plant should be preserved. Alex Wallace stated that probably the question had reference more particularly to varietal names given to foreign plants rather than to generic or specifk: names, such, for instance, as the designations given to French and Japanese introductions. These names were as dear to the natives of the respective coun- tries as any American name was to ourselves, and he thought it would not be courteous to discard them and substitute others. At all events, were this done, it would still be necessary to give the synonym with the substituted name, for the purpose of iden- tification and also for the obviation of substitution of stock. Mr. Lamb was also averse to the society agreeing to the proposition, as it would open up a way for fraud. Mr. Howard cited the case of the dwarf rose Mme. Norbert Levava.sseur. Such a name was unpro- nounceable, did not tend to increase the sale of that plant, and the man who gave the name "Baby I Rambler" to the rose in question did a good thing. | The question was laid on the table. . A Text Book of Horticulture for Schools. Mr. Hallock, in furtherance of this proposition, made a motion that the president appoint a commit- tee of three to formulate a plan and suggest a method that. can be devised by the society, as a whole, if it is good enough to be presented to the committee, in regard to a working method of teach- ing horticulture in the public schools. This has been done in a manner, but not with the knowledge that this society could disseminate. There was a need of it. Can any member think for a moment, said Mr. Hallock, that all the districts of the country are as well covered as Miss Sipe showed Washington was being covered in this respect: that it would not be beneficial to the horticultural business? "I think we ought to set in action some force that would work while we old members sleep. It is useless for me to elaborate on this idea, for you all heard the lecture of that lady. I call your atten- tion to one thing: If we cannot do anything in this line it is because we are incompetent; and we might as well surrender. I think, however, it is for us to say that we have some ideas for develop- ing horticultural work in the public schools." Mr. Hallock also called attention to the fact that nature study was being taught through leaflets disseminated by various Experiment Stations and through articles in magazines. He thought the co-operation of the parties responsible for these should be obtained, as well as other suggestions in regard to the book contemplated by him to be issued by the society. On motion of Mr. Scott, a committee of three was appointed to take up this matter, consisting of Messrs. Hallock, Wallace, and Hammond, the first- named gentleman to be chairman of the committee. The paper of Mr. R. Nicholson, of Dallas, Tex., entitled, "Helps to Floriculture in the South and Southwest," was then read by Secretary Stewart. Thursday Evening Session, Aug. 17, 1905. Keport of Committee on Spring Show. After the illustrated lecture delivered by Oglesby Paul, the committee on National Flower Show made its report. In doing so, Mr. Craig said: "I think I may be pardoned if I briefly recite the circum- stances which led up to the appointment of the committee: In the discussion with ■ a view to in- creasing the usefulness of this society, the idea was advanced that we should have not only a Summer meeting, but a more important meeting, in the Spring, or late in the Winter. It was suggested that at that time, when the roses and carnations were in perfection and when the decorative plants had reached their best state, that an exhibition of great educational value and interest to the members could be had, such as would be impossible in the Sum- mer time, when things are in process of develop- ment. With a view of deciding whether such a thing was wise or not, this committee was ap- pointed, and I will read to you their report: " 'Your comnnittee report that it is the unanimous opinion of the members thereof, that there should be a Spring meeting of the S. A. F. O. H., and an exhibition of plants and cut flowers, national in its character, should be held in connection therewith, some time next March, in Boston, Mass., and that, if possible, the co-operation of the Rose and Carnation societies be secured. The meeting and exhibition should continue three days, and all arrangements should be carried out by the officers and the execu- tive committee of the S. A. F., who should have full power to add to their number, provided your committee succeed in raising a guarantee fund of $10,000. to defray the expenses of the proposed exhi- bition. The committee advise that the next succeed- ing annual meeting and exhibition should be held in Chicago in the Spring of 1907. (Signed.) J. C. Vaughan. chairman; Alex Montgomery, presi- dent of the Rose Society: Peter Fisher, president of the Carnation Society; E. G. Hill, A. Herrington. Robert Craig.' "I may say that in the brief time which has inter- vened since the appointment of this committee, the following gentlemen have offered to subscribe as follows to the guarantee fund: One hundred dollars each from F. R. Pierson, Wm. H. Elliott. Benjamin Hammond, E. G. Hill. Alex Montgomery. Peter Fisher, American Florist Cornpany, J. A. Valentine. Jos. R. Freeman, Patrick Welch, J. A. Evans. S. S. Skidelsky. Berterman Bros.. L. Ullrich. H. B. Beatty. There have also been a number of subscribers of $50, and there seems to be a very general approval of this project." On motion of Mr. Lamb, seconded by Mr. Lons- dale, the report was adopted. Mr. Scott asked if the members of the committee were the same men that would carry out the details of the exhibition. The president replied that provision for the carry- ing out of the details was made in the "report of the Aagnst 36, 190B The Plorists' Exchange 255 General View of Exhibition, Second Floor National Rifles Building General View of Exhibition in Masonic Hall ' '>nimittee. Mr. Scott suggested that the traveling in-'ii be asked to do some missionary work looking i'^ getting up the guarantee fund. Mr. Hill: The thought prevalent with the mem- b.rs of the committee was that we ought to find lifty persons who would guarantee $100 each. What is the use of trusting to the traveling men? "We can ill' it here to-night, and have done with it. I think we can raise that money without any trouble what- ever. Several gentlemen wanted to give $200. but we thought it better to have a greater number inter- ested in the project, hence the desire to limit dona- tions to $100. Other gentlemen and firms who offered to sub- scribe $100 later were: Philip Breitmeyer. John Westcott. Mr. Moseley. The Florists' Exchange, New York; Horticulture. Boston; Geo, Lorenz, Astoria, and William F. Kastlng. Mr. Craig mentioned that it was the plan of the committee to have such an exhibition that to see which they might charge an admission fee. thus helping to defray the expenses. Mr. Hill had just re- turned from Europe, and there was no doubt that all the firms of that Continent would send their new plants here, which would add greatly to the interest of the exhibition. It was hoped that the show would be a financial success, and that this money would not be called for, but it was necessary to have it guar- anteed. Mr. Hill stated that Mr. Ker, of Liverpool, had told him if he (Mr. Ker) was sure of a good attendance at the meetings of the S. A. F. he would be willing to expend £100 to £150 to make an exhibition of his amaryllis. at some point in the United States. Mr. Ker had the mo.st complete collection of these plants in the world. Continuing, Mr. Hill said: "I think you ought to know Mr. Ker. and I hope to send him an invitation to come and bring his amaryllis with him. You will be all glad to look in his face, I am sure." The various elected officers were escorted to the platform by Frank H. Traendly, New York, and in- troduced to the Convention, each making an appro- priate speech. Mr. Ullrich asked that the election of the president be made unanimous, which was done. The balance of the evening was taken up with the presentation of the bowling prizes. Mr. Carmody. in presenting the prizes to the ladies, said: "This is the age of the new ^"^oman. and it behooves them to prepare themselves for the position which they are to occupy: to see that they have brawn and muscle. The first thing you know a woman's biceps will be the best part of her." (Laughter.) The committee on final resolutions, Peter Fisher. J. B. Nugent. Jr.. and Wesley Green, then presented their report: acknowledging the many courtesies re- ceived at the hands of the Washington Florists' Club, tendering thanks to that body, to J. R. Free- man, and Mrs. Freeman, individually, and to the various lecturers and speakers, also to the Washing- ton press for extended notices of the meetings. On motion of Mr. Lonsdale, seconded by Albert M. Herr, the Convention adjourned, to reassemble in DAYTON. OHIO, IN 1906. The Proposed Spring Exhibition. The following discussion on the subject of the society holding a Spring exhibition took place: E. G. Hill — In regard to giving a horticultural exhibition, that is. an exhibition covering all the products of horticulture, and all the allied things used by men in our trade, and in the lines of horti- culture. I think it was the consensus of opinion among the committee that it would be desirable for this society ti> give a show of that character. Now. I take it that we are all open-minded, and al- though we may look at things froin a different standpoint, and may have different ideas, yet T am convinced, and have been convinced for years, that we need a horticultural exhibition in this country. We need an exhibition on the lines of the one given by the Royal Horticultural Society in London, and also on the lines of that given by the National Society of France. It was my pleasure this past Spring to attend both of these exhibitions, and also one at Lyons, in southern France. I found at the Temple Show in London every new plant, and every plant in the United Kingdom which had been brought to great perfection by skill and culture. Plants were there also from the Continent of Europe. And I found another thing — that every florist, nurseryman and gardener of prominence in the United Kingdom was present at the Temple Show. Not only that, but the best people of London and of England make it their business to go up to the Temple Show an- nually, not alone to see the products of the florist's skill and of the nurseryman's growing, but they go there to buy and transact business, and the amount of business done there at that time was something beyond computation. Tou could tell that by the way they were going around there, right and left. That show was dignified by the best men and the best women in the United Kingdom: and the same thing occurred in Paris. President Loubet and his minis- ters were present to open the International Horti- cultural Congress and exhibition. I believe that what the Society of American Flor- ists needs is an annual show of that character. We come together and talk over matters: we read papers and discuss them; that is all right, but what the florists of th^ country and the people of the country want is to see our handiwork in its best possible form. (Applause.) Many of us may say: "We are too busy in the Spring of the year to give such a show." There is nothing in that. for. if the gar- deners, nurserymen and florists of France and the United Kingdom can give of their time and take their products to London and Paris, we. in this coun- try, could do the same thing to some city here. I believe if we want to stiffen the backbone, or rather give a backbone to this society — for it needs it. there is something wrong with it — we should give a hor- ticultural exhibition. (Applause.) Mr. Bisset has intimated that there might be difficulty In securing the necessary means — there will be no trouble. I think, from that source. There are enough broad- minded men In our organization to guarantee the financial success of such an exhibition. (Applause.) I believe that it is to our best interests that we should have a show of this character, and our florists should take this thing up and push it for all it is worth, and see if it will not vitalize this society. I noticed one thing at Lyon.s — every florist in southern France and in Paris was emphatic on this subject, we must educate the public: we' must show them the products of our skill. That one idea is imbedded in their mind and in their thought. We talk about the people of Germany, England, and other countries loving flowers. What makes them love flowers? "^'hy. because they come to these ex- hibitions where they can see the best of what is produced. The people have been educated to this, and I tell you we must do the same work, and in the same way. in this country. Another thing that was very gratifying to ine at the National Rose Society held in Regent's Park, was that the Queen was there: and the number of carriages that drove up to that show was astonish- ing. They came there by the hundreds and thou- sands literally, to look at the roses: and not only to look at them, but by the frequent use of their notebooks they were buying roses, putting down the names of the newer varieties, and comparing them with the older ones, which demonstrates that they had a degree of intelligence equal to the men in the profession. These people were just as keen after the new things in roses as were the florists and nur- serymen of England. W^e can bring about and encourage just such a state of things in this country if we have the back- bone to do it: and I believe we have got it. (Ap- plause.) I think we need to put some energy and vitality into this society of ours. It we do not. the American Rose Society and the American Carnation Society are to pass us and leave us in the rear. They give an exhibition, something to look at; they have .something that iTiterests every florist in the country, and this society, unless it does something of like character, is bound to lo.se in the running. That is my opinion of this exhibition matter. We can have a show in the Spring, and make It so com- prehensive that all the florist supply men and the landscape gardeners will be there with their designs, and the allied branches of horticulture will come there and we can make an exhibition of intense national interest. I hope this society will take up this broad line of work, and push it. (Loud ap- plause.) Robert Craig — I want to endorse and emphasize much of what Mr. Hill has said. It has been in my mind for some years that we should have a horti- cultural exhibition in this country, that the Society of American Florists should give a show such as Mr. Hill has outlined. The original idea of having the meeting of the national society in the Summer time was because that was the season of leisure; the florists could conveniently get away from their busi- ness, and assemble together. It is all very well to have a Summer meeting and a Summer outing, but we will naturally attain the best results if we have an exhibition in, say, New York, Chicago, or some other large center in the country, during the Spring months. At that time, cut flowers, such as roses, carnations, etc., are in perfection. There is nothing to be seen like that at this season. At that time the dracaenas, palms, and crotons. and all decorative plants have reached their perfection of develop- ment, and can be shown there. In the Summer months they are only in the process of growth. This is the time to consider this matter, and this is the time to act. Here we are at the head, in the great- est government on earth, close to the heart beat and the pulse beat of this great nation. We know what is accomplished here by the national government and by the States acting in concert: what great things they do. Would it be possible for the State of New York, powerful as it is, or the State of Illinois, great as it is, to dig the Panama Canal, or to call upon to help settle this great and disastrous war between Ru.s.sia and Japan? But all the States united form so great a combination of .strength, that we are called upon to do great things, and are able to do great things. So it is with our society. Instead of being divided into a large number of individual societies, we should be banded together into one. The Rose Society should come in with this society, and so .should the Carnation Society, and all others. The American Carnation Society has been very, very successful: it is not difficult for them to make a grand exhibition in W^inter. How much better they would do if they would come and exhibit under the auspices of the national society at the pro^jer time. That would be a grand step to strengthen this society. This is the time to act. and I make the suggestion that a strong committee be selected from the mem- bership of this society to confer with the carnation men and with the rose men. to unite in such an exhibition as Mr. Hill has suggested. Nothing is to be gained by putting it oft for another year. (Ap- plause.) Mr. Hammond — For the purpose of bringing this matter of a Spring Show to a head, and to encourage the same, I agree to pay $50 cash towards the exhibi- tion: and if the affair shows a deficit 1 will put in another $100 on top of that. (Applause.) Mr. Valentine, referring to the subject of guaran- tee fund being raised, believed that that was pos- sible, and ottered the following resolution: "That a committee composed of the president of this so- ciety. E. G. Hill, and Robert Craig, be appointed to take up the question of a national exhibition, the said committee to have power to increase its mem- bership at its discretion, and the said committee to be authorized to proceed in the matter in the name of this society, and with full discretion to decide whether such an exhibition shall be held, to decide all matters appertaining to such an exhibition, sub- ject to the control of the Executive Board for dis- bursing any funds belonging to the society." This motion carried. 256 The Plorist-s' Exchange The Report of the Joint Seed Florist and Nursery Committee. Washington, D. C., August 16, 1905. It having seemed desirable that the three leading associations representing the seed, nursery and flor- ist interests of the country co-operate in various ways together, a joint committee met to-day at the New Willard Hotel, consisting of the following per- sons: Harlan P. Kelsey, of Boston, Mass., and T. B. Meehan, of Germantown, Pa., appointed by the American Association of Nurserymen: P. W. Bolgi- ano, of Washington, D. C, and Charles N. Page, of Des Moines, Iowa, appointed by the American Seed Trade Association; F. R. Pierson. of Tarrytown, N. T., and J. A. Valentine, of Denver, Colo., appointed by the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists. are possible on all classes of freight and express matter: 6. Strive to do away with the Government Seed Distribution by Congressmen: 7. Secure the postal rate of $S per 100 lbs. on catalogues, pamphlets and other printed matter weighing 2 oz. each, or more, without afBxing stamps: 8. Secure a convenient parcels post system, both domestic and foreign; 9. We deprecate the giving of commissions to gar- deners or others who have charge of making pur- chases for public institutions or large private buy- ers, and believe that some plan should be devised to do away with this practice. It was moved that copies of the minutes of this meeting be sent to the president and secretary of each association, and also to each member of the joint committee. Carried. On motion, the secretary was instructed to pur- with Messrs. Pierson, Kelsey, Valentine, Meehan, Hammond and Page present. Minutes of previous meeting were read and ap- proved. On motion, a transportation committee was ap- , pointed, consisting of Messrs. Green, Pierson and Meehan. It was decided also to send a copy of the minutes of these meetings to all the trade papers. Adjourned to meet at call of the chairman. CHAS. N. PAGE, Secretary. The Peony Committee. We understand that the S. A. F. Peony Committee, at a protracted session, on Thursday, August 17, re- solved to continue in existence as now constituted, and to direct its efforts in conjunction with those of the American Peony Society. An endeavor will be made to interest the Department of Agriculture Sooie Prominent 'Exhibits at the Recent Washington Convention The following persons were also duly accredited as members of this joint commitee: C. L. Watrous, of Des Moines, Iowa, from the Nurserymen's Associa- tion; Geo. S. Green, of Chicago, from the Seed Trade Association, and Benjamin Hammond, of Fish- kill-on-Hudson, N. Y., from the Florists, but they were not present. On motion, the committee was organized by elect- ing F. R. Pierson chairman and Charles N. Page secretary. After considerable discussion it was decided to co- operate on the following subjects, and such other matters of mutual Interest as may be brought up for action or consideration from time to time: 1. Unite in striving to secure legislation which shall be favorable to one or more of the allied asso- ciations of seedsmen, nurserymen and florists; 2. Work for the defeat of legislation which would prove unfavorable to either association; 3. Try and secure favorable rulings in the custom house regarding imports of seeds, plants, bulbs, trees, and horticultural merchandise and supplies: 4. Should Congress revise present tariff classifica- tion and import duties, to strive to ascertain what changes, if any, are desired by the trade at large and to work for their adoption; B. Secure as favorable classification and rates as chase a record book in which to keep the records of each meeting. A letter was read from W. H. 'Grinnell, president of the American Seed Trade Association, and also letters from Geo. S. Green and C. L. Watrous. It was moved that a special committee, composed of one member from each organization, be appointed by the chairman to consider the subject of graft or commissions paid to the agents of buyers. Carried. The chair appointed Messrs. Kelsey, Hammond and Page. On motion, a committee consisting of Messrs. Page, Pierson and Watrous was appointed on pos- tal legislation. The following resolution was presented: Re- solved, That it is the .sense of this meeting that each association should, as far as possible, appoint each year the chairmen of the three committees which are most concerned In subjects of mutual interest as members of this joint committee. After about three hours spent in discussing the above and other subjects thought to be of mutual interest, the meeting duly adjourned, to meet again at the close of Thursday morning's meeting of the Society of American Florists. CHAS. N. PAGE, Secretary, August 17. — Committee met as per adjournment, at Washington still further in penny matters, looking to increasing the collection now gotten together by the Department, the straightening out of the nomen- clature, and in other desirable and necessary ways. American Carnation Society. The American Carnation Society held a meeting at the Ebbitt House, Washington, on Wednesday even- ing, August 16, 1905, to go over the amended con- stitution and by-laws, preparatory to submitting same at the Boston meeting of the society next year. Florists' Hail Association. The annual meeting of this association was held on Thursday afternoon, August 17. The business transacted was mostly routine. The old board of officers was re-elected, viz.; President, E. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind.; vice-president. H. H. Ritter, Day- ton, O.; treasurer, A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa.; secre- tary. John G. Esler, Saddle River. N. J. Messrs. J. C. Vaughan and George M. Kellogg were re- elected directors. The list of losses paid by the Hail Association during the past year appeared In last week's Issue, page 209. ADgaat 26, 1906. The American Rose Society. A well-attended meeting o£ the American Rose Society was held at the Ebbitt House, Washington, D. C, August 17, President Montgomery presiding. Others present were: President Peter Fisher o£ the American Carnation Society; Henry A. Siebrecht, P. R. Quinlan, William H. Elliott, J. Curran, F. R. Pier- son, Benjamin Hammond, Antoine Wintzer and E. G. Hill. Mr. Siebrecht made a strong plea in favor ot ex- lending the utilities ot the society, and was seconded in this by Messr.s. Quinlan and Hill. Mr. Curran, of lOlmira. N. Y.. was aL^o a strong advocate of exten- .sicin of the society's work. M. Barker, Chicago, rai.sed a vigorous protest against the apparent local- ization ot the society's operations. He claimed that it had in previous years been too strongly provincial .ind Messrs. Elliott, Pierson, Hill and others urged The Flori^t^^ E;xchange I 257 Alexander Montgomery, $100; Peter Fisher SIOQ- American Florist Company, $100; Park Floral Com- pany, $100; and we believe that others subscribed m like amounts after the ni<'cilng. The prize list of the soc and copies will be mailed ly will be issued very soon all likely competitors. "Get together" are all in line. Snap Shots. the -slogan now Tlie wheel horses was just the right man ".Sargeant L'armody, by gosh in the right place. Where was Kudd? Job and Jemima evidently remained at home. The rooters made "Rome howl" at the bowling match. The ladies enjoy the conventions as well as the men, Lynch was the nightingale of the Freeman entertain- with the patent Free- Even Jemima would have been satisfied accommodations furnished the lady bowlers. Hobby Schultz mistook ids vocation. As a medicine vender he would have made a fortune. The Highland Hlng was the popular dance at man s lunch, and the "Troly city" the popular song. "Hoot mon, %ve miss ye sadly," w.as good. Uiit there were others. For Instance, May, Rudd and O'Mara. The Baltimore boys have demonstrated that they know how to give their fellow llorlsts a good time. And now it is up to Kastlng. It he forges ahead of \ aiighan m real work accomplished, lie is a good one. .Sergeant-al-Arms Carmody and E. O. Hill will have to draw pegs as to who was the Simeon Ford of the occasion. The S. A. P. O. H. has now had a taste of what can be done by a business convention, managed by a busi- ness president. The members expressed their appreciation of their Some Prominent Exhibits at the Recent Washington Convention that the East was not altogether to blame for this condition. The western rosarians had been some- what indifferent to the organization; few of them were members, and it was hoped the condition would soon be changed. Special prizes were called for. B. G. Hill, of Rich- mond, Ind., responded by offering $50 in premiums for "Richmond" exhibits. William H. Elliott, of Brighton, Mass., offered $50; Alexander Montgomery, $50. and there were several other premiums men- tioned. It was then suggested that a guarantee fund would be in order for the forthcoming exhibition of the society. In response to this names were entered as follows: F. R. Pierson, $100; William H. Elliott, $100; Benjamin Hammond, $100;- E. G. Hill, $100; The sight-seeing auto did a good business in rubber necks. Among the old-timers were noticed Samuel Henshaw and Wm. K. Harris. The next time we meet in Washington it ought to be in our own home. E. G. Hill can truthfully be called the father of the national Flower Show. Phil Breitmeyer still holds the championship as the handsomest ex-president. The death of L. E. Dake, of Rochester, N. T., cast a shadow over the convention. j Phil Haiiswirth and John Westcott as bowling man- agers are howling successes. Leuly's bicycle remained at home. The California trip satisfied him for a few weeks at least. president by the token presented to Mr. Vaughan and his amiable wife. Harry Papworth was the hero of a railroad accident on the way to the convention. Harry was considerably bruised, but smiling. The exhibit filled three halls and was exceedingly interesting. If the great national show is in proportion, it will be a stunner. The exhibitors showed their appreciation of the ef- forts of Superintendent Cooke by presenting him with a handsome testimonial. New Orleans, La., Denver, Col., and Winnipeg, Mani- toba were represented. Who says we are not a national organization? Everybody was glad to see Great Scott looking as well as he did. But his tussle last Winter with the grim avenger left its impress. 258 The Plorists* Hxchange Esler has the satisfaction of knowing that he is the only man in the history of the society who has appealed from the decision of the chair — and won. There wasn't even an "Oh !" by the ladies when tlie lights went out at the president's reception. Those who didn't have girls were awfully embarrassed. A florist from the dry belt in the East says: "If Wni. P. Gude has such a pull with the cleric of the weather. I want to employ Gude to break the drouth." There was "somethin' doin' " at nearly every session. Give the convention a chance to work, with live sub- jects to handle, and it will get there every time. The harmony was so effusive that even the trade paper representatives seemed to be ready to fall upon each other's neck, and, a la Russian, kiss each other. The Chicago contingent were brought on by a dummy engine and arrived late. Having the presiding officer in their bunch, they were in time to be in at the opening. Brother Pepper was smiling. The good things at the convention were dispensed to liim with a more liberal hand than the chicken at the New York Florists' Club outing. The Washington water was bad, and those who used it too freely paid the penalty. Those who confined themselves to cold tea, Culmbacher, Pabst and like soothing drinks escaped without midnif^ht calls to arms. Adam Graham, John Birnie and John Donaldson are three Scots who were popular with everybody. Adam Graham was looking for mules; Jolin Birnie was search- ing for Job, and John Donaldson was looking after a good time. One of the big wagons in the Baltimore parade car- ried 4S persons, and another 36. With Foley. Mansfield. Muir, and otliers of like rotundity on board, it is easy to figure what an immense avoirdupois those horses were drawing. The lawn party was just the thing and was enjoyed by everybody. President Vaughan set an example of the simple life that everybody enjoyed. Hereafter it is to be hoped that the swallow-tail coats, etc., etc., etc., will be relegated to the scrap basket. Mrs. J. R. Freeman and her assistants were voted to be superb by the ladies who partook of their hospitality, while Mr. Freeman's guests voted him a jolly good fel- low many times over. When a convention comes ti found in other traps. These features are marked princi- ples, making the Standard trap one of the mo.st successful inventions of the age. The material used In construction Is of ihe very best. Hippard's Standard Return Steam Trap in Position, Ready for Work. The u.se of the Standard Steam Trap saves many runs of pipe that gravity must have on account of its slow action. It saves the expense of many air vents and the annoying trips to and fro to see whether the pipes are hot and have a free circula- tion. Saves also the annoyance ot water backing up in part of the heating system when heavy firing is necessary. PRIZE ESSAY CONTEST— THE IDEAL EMPLOYER. For Prizes Offered by H. B. Beatty, Pittsburgh, Pa. First Prize Essay. Awarded S. S. Skldelsky. Our worthy president, Mr. J. C. Vaughan, in his very able and thoughtful paper on the ideal em- ployee, which he delivered before the Society ot American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists at .St. Louis, dwells with remarkable clearness upon those qualities which, in his opinion, consti- tute the chief re- g g. Skidelsky, Philadelphia. quirements of an ,,,. /' . „ . i-"'"- ideal employee. Winner of First Pnze. Like all succes.sful business men, employers of labor, he seems to have a pretty clear and accurate idea of the kind of men that contribute largely toward the success of a business enterprise. Men of the Garcia messenger type, knowing no fears, despising the dif- ficulties and defying all hardships, having but one aim and object in view, and that the achievement of success for their employer, such men, I say, are indeed ideal in the broadest sense of the word. Grant- ed, then, that such men are a blessing and are well worthy of their hire, the question naturally arises, who is responsible for such unselfish devotion on the part of the employee? In viewing the ideal em- ployee, one must be sure to take a simultaneous glance at the employer himself. And this brings me to the very question I have undertaken to answer, namely. What is an ideal employer? Briefly stated, the ideal employer is a man of a broad turn of mind, of broad views, by nature an optimist, a man of lofty aims and aspirations, one incapable of a mean, selfish deed, whose domestic life is pure and chaste, who in his relations to his fellow-men is governed not by pelf, but by that di- vine rule which prescribes, "love thy neighbor as thy- self." The ideal employer is a man who, aside from his business training, has imbibed those moral truths but for which our world would be desolate and dreary, a man who, like the late George W. Childs, lives tor the welfare of his fellow-men. When the Typographical Union uf Philadelphia sent a delega- tion to Mr. Childs instructing it to impress upon the good man the needlessness of paying his employees more than their union schedule required, the worthy gentleman replied that his men earned all he gave them, that he did not intend to reduce the pay-roll, scale or no scale. Such men are indeed ideal em- ployers and it is with such men that the idea em- ployee is to be found. "Like master, like man," is a truth that no sophistry can shake. Having defined in a general way the (jualities to be .sought in the ideal employer, I will now attempt by way of contrast, to present a picture ot the real em- ployer. Far be it, however, from my intention to reflect upon the honesty and integrity of the gentle- men present, most of whom, I take it for granted are employers. The truth, however, requires me to take a pessimistic view of the aims and motives that govern some of our employers in their relations to their men. The grower who hires his man to look after his roses and carnations seldom, if ever, gives him a thought beyond that of what he can produce. It the stock is creditable, well and good, else out he goes to make room for another man. On the face of it. it looks proper, of course. Yet how often do we ignore conditions and circumstances beyond the con- tinl of the best men? Good wages to the right man are paid, as a rule, not because of choice, but because of necessity. I have often met men working from sunrise till sunset and late into the cold, wintry nights for a paltry few dollars per week. At last, when life becomes burdensome and a more suitable place is found at a higher wage, the employer is ready to offer better terms. Necessity, of course, has compelled him to "compromise." Such is not the ideal employer. The "Knight of the Grip" or the man of the road is as happy as the proverbial lark when he can show "big results" and send good orders to the house. Fifteen below zero, or ninety in the shade, it matters not to him. Out he goes on his daily rounds, trudging along some country road in quest of business, faithful to his trust, like the true .soldier defending a righteous cause, hopeful and per- .severing. Somewhere in the great City of New York or Chicago a little woman and little children feel lonesome, at times desolate and forlorn, because of the absence of their bread-winner and protector. Things look di.scouraging and gloomy at times on the road, despite one's best efforts. At such times a word of encouragement would be welcome indeed, but here is a letter. "Get a hu.stle on yourself," it .says. "You must do better." "Why don't you sell to Mr. So and So?" Results are wanted regardless of all circumstances. Those who read the letters of Mr. Graham, the pork packer, to his son, which appeared periodically in the Saturday Evening Post, can see the typical real" employer. Mr. Graham wants no apologies, no explanations: he wants orders for pork, spare ribs, lard, and nothing but orders. Very laud- able indeed, but the ideal employer is not reflected in Mr. Graham. The man or woman behind the counter toiling from morning till evening, and during the rush of the holiday season late into the night, finds no pleasure in the work if his or her efforts are not appreciated. Things are done in a half-hearted manner. On the other hand, be the employer of the ideal type, hav- ing the interest ot his employees at heart, a sort of enthusiasm is sure to pervade the establishment. I can cite instances that came under my personal ob- servation. The kind-hearted master, who in the "good" old slavery days took a fatherly interest in his human chattels, who fed them well,, protected 260 The Plorists' Exchange them, never abusing the helpless creatures, was thp ideal master whose virtues are extolled to this ver; day by the old Southern darkies. Such a master seldom, if ever, had ocasion to employ his blood- hounds in pursuit after a liberty-loving negro. "Likf master, like man," faith and mutual confidence ob- viating the necessity of the lash, the bloodhounds, and the vengeance of the slave. The ideal employer is he whose interests extend beyond the narrow sphere of the counting room and the shop, who sees in his employees the man rather than the producing machine. Ever on the alert, ever watchful over his own interests, he realizes at the same time that the interests of his employer must be protected as well, that the one subserves the other, that the one is impossible without the other. It is a noteworthy fact that some of the men at the head of the great industrial establishments in the West such as Proctor & Gamble of the Ivory Soap fame, and Mr. Paterson, of the National Cash Register Co., are approaching the type of the ideal employer. The schools, lecture rooms, clubs, hospitals, which these gentlemen have provided for the benefit of their employees, are most gratifying signs of an ideal state of affairs obtaining in those establishments. The result of these experiments proves most con- clusively that each and every employee on the place takes a keen interest in the work at hand, regarding himself, as it were, as part and parcel of a commun- ity, whose progress, as a whole, depends upon the good will and the good work of each individual mein- ber. Mr. Paterson has indeed accomplished most wonderful results. His employees are a well-.bred, well-cultured class of men and women. It has been well said, that no man has a right to demand that which he cannot give in return. The ideal employee, who, like Garcia's messenger, knows no obstacles and will face danger with the fearlessness of a true hero, must have a Garcia to serve. Admiral Togo won a naval battle the like of which history does not record, because every man under his command found in him the ideal admiral, stern, exacting and withal kind-hearted and considerate. On the other hand, the Russian sailors suffered defeat because the men in charge of the unfortunate fleet lacked the qualities of the ideal commanders. To sum up; The ideal employer is first of all a moral man: second, he is broad-minded and consid- erate: third, he possesses in no small degree those qualities or virtues commonly called patience and perseverance; fourth, his own interests are insepar- able from those of his employee, and fifth, he regards his business as a means rather than an end ever striving to mould his life as his conscience dictates, even aspiring to live up to the golden rule, "Love thy neighbor as thyself." Second Prize Essay. Awarded Henry Eichholz. This Society, being composed of men of various trades, such as plant and cut flower growers or both, wholesale and retail dealers in plants or cut flowers or both, seedsmen, supply- men, noveltymen, builders of green- house structures and boiler-mak- ers, and last but not least, orna- mental horticul- turists, I presume the subject must be treated to suit every employer. First of all, an Ideal Employer must be master of his trade, he must thoroughly understand his busi- ness, as only under these conditions will he be able to judge work done and the ability of employees fairly. Second: The Ideal Employer should have working capital enough to pay every employee promptly in full for all services rendered on days agreed upon, particularly paying for all overtime due the em- ployees; for if you try to squeeze here and there a few hours without remuneration out of your em- ployees they will surely get square with you as soon as your back is turned, and you are the loser. Third: An Ideal Employer should, in engaging men, have a thorough understanding of what is ex- pected of each employee, and see that each one does his duty. Have all ditficulties adjusted at once, as sometimes a little misunderstanding may create, in the imaginary mind of employer, dissatisfaction that can upset the whole working force. Fourth: An Ideal Employer should always be prompt, if he expects promptness from his help, start promptly, quit promptly, and if really necessary work has to be done before beginning or closing of day, pay promptly for same, asking no favors. Fifth: An Ideal Employer should see to it that the Sabbath Day is kept holy. Have only the most necessary work done, as a day of rest and recreation will put a better crew to work at the beginning of the week, and at the hand of your Creator you will be rewarded a hundredfold. Sixth: An Ideal Employer should be reserved in manner, should show no favor, be courteou.s, polite, l>ut always firm in giving orders and advice. Pro- H. Eichholz, Waynesboro, Pa. Winner of Second Prize. mity is an employer's worst enemy. As a child mitates the ways and manners of a parent, so does .tn employee adopt the ways of his master. Seventh: An Ideal Employer should encourage his employees wherever possible. There are many ways. Provide the best of tools for every work; pleasant surroundings in workshop and home. A word of praise where such is due will do wonders. Do not expect the skilled employee to also fill the place of the common helper. Have the trade papers and other trade literature where the men can get them at their leisure. Purchase the most meritorious nov- elties to stimulate the interest of your employees. And last but not least, to be an Ideal Employer and have an Ideal Place of Business, it is necessary to employ ideal help. This is very hard to find in this commercial age, and as long as no institutions are turning out ideal helpers, every employer will have to get along the best he can. By following the foregoing advice employees and conditions can be im- proved, as it is nine times out of ten that the em- ployer is at fault for the condition of his or her business. In closing I wish to say a few words to the florist section of this Society in particular. If you are mas- ter of your profession, so that you do not have to rely on foremen entirely, but that you yourself can be at the steering wheel of your place, you will find that there is plenty of good help, that if properly treated will do its duty. In employing" florists be particular to get men that will work and harmonize together. If toughs or loafers slip in get rid of them the next pay day for the good of all concerned. Good employees are generally eager to learn, and it they see and notice your superiority and your ability they will do anything for you and vote you the Ideal Employer. Third Prize Essay Awarded J. Austin Shaw. It is a grand privilege and re- sponsibility to be an "Employer." A privilege, be- cause of the pos- sibilities involved in opportunity to benefit one's fel- lowmen, a re- sponsibility be- cause of the great obligation which rests upon one to whom by birth or capital or mental strength has been given the power to lead men, and to maintain the homes and ^fortunes of those who give their best years, their skill, their faithful service in his be- half. The infinite source of strength and con- sciousness of the account that must be rendered tor the trust given must never be forgotten, if one is, or is to be, an "Ideal Employer." The thought of the highest, the purest and the best is always associated with the word ideal. It indicates the acme of things, the plane where there is always room — the top. To aspire to win the honor of that title is no unworthy ambition. To rherit the confi- dence, respect, loyalty and devotion of those who toil in one's behalf, this seems to me to demonstrate the right to claim fellowship with the noble brother- hood of "Ideal Employers." One cannot be ideal in the true sense of the word, therefore, who does not come up to the standard, first, as to character. A bad man morally, if he be perfect in all the other requirements of the honor, is unfit to be an employer at all. With good character as a basis, all else that is good and helpful may be built up into a perfect structure; and such a man "shall stand before kings," and is a king, crowned with the love of those he serves, and building daily a monument that will endure through all the ages. The "Ideal Employer," then, with unsullied repu- tation, must next have a thorough knowledge of his business in all its details, thereby commanding the confidence of those he leads and ensuring their re- spect. Not only must he merit confidence but ho should invite it, for by so doing he gathers new ideas and strengthens not only himself, but the man he draws upon, increasing at the same time his loyalty and encouraging him to further inspirations. The "Ideal Employer" never forgets the Golden Rule. It should be the foundation of all his plans, his deci- sions, his enterprises. With this as the basis of his daily life he cannot make mistakes. The great un- written law of "Whatsoever a man sows, that shall he also reap," should be stamped in letters of fire upon his brain and heart. There can be no escape from the reckoning that must be made when the sceptre is laid down and the crown of responsibility is taken away. There is no escape from the bal- ancing of the books, and there will be no excuse taken if the records are not clean. The "Ideal Employer" must have within him an abundance of the "milk of human kindness." He must be patient, considerate, gentle, "slow to anger," solicitous as to the personal habits, health and family happiness of his employees. He must avoid undue J. Austlu Shaw, New York, Winner of Third Prize. familiarity, must encourage the proper use of spare time, inspire by example a love for study, healthful recreation, and good companionship, and teach by precept and accomplishment the lessons of right liv- ing. He should be quick to detect and punish crime, and to discourage disloyalty by prompt dismissal of the offender. He should never stand in the way of an employee who finds opportunity for the better- ment of his position, and should never make neces- sary a request for better wages where talent and achievement indicate the wisdom of the encourage- ment. It is not having, but being, that makes the perfect man. Not the surroundings, the broad acres, the palaces, but the inner life, one's self, that counts. The highest ideal is to shape one's life so that it may harmonize with the law of love. First knowledge, intelligence, then the consciousness of duty to those whose welfare is entrusted to our guidance. The "Ideal Employer" does not live simply to acquire wealth. There is a higher goal never lost sight of, the happiness that comes from promoting the happi- ness and success of others. The law of love, which the "Ideal Employer" makes the guiding influence jf his life, involves un.selflshness, .sympathy, brother- .tood, generosity and ju.stice. The "Ideal Employer" invariably possesses the re- spect of those in his service. Conscientious, prompt, active, alert, he inspires others to emulate him. De- manding loyalty, he wins it by his own loyalty to the interests of those who serve him. Honest him- self, he asks no adherence to any policy that will not bear the white light of investigation into all its de- tails. He gladly invites sincere criticism. He is never unreasonable in his demands. He trusts im- plicitly and safely those who are worthy of his con- fldence. If he is truly "ideal" no competitor can ever win the loyalty of an employee whom it is to his advantage to retain. He is always judiciously liberal, he does not forget the little mementoes of the holiday season, the solicitous and practical re- membrance of those who by acident or illness appeal to his generous nature, the thoughtful inquiry, the little delicacies for the sick room, the tender sym- pathy when the heart strings are wrung by loss of loved ones. No ideal employer ever withheld these tokens of good fellowship, or because of wealth or station felt himself above the men who labor. If he be possessed of abundant wealth he should see 10 the building of ideal homes, to the establishment 'if .schools and libraries, and gymnasiums, and to recreative parks and playgrounds, and every con- venience for the comfort and health of all whose lives are so interwoven with his own. His is a responsibility that may well give cause for serious thought, but if he be "ideal," with clean life and clear conscience as the fountains of his ambition and accomplishments, who can estimate the glory of his achievements, and the value of such a lite to human- ity? CLUB AND SOCIETY DOINGS MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. — Perennial phloxes were the chief attraction at the weekly show on Saturday, although gladioli were also there in plenty, as well as a goodly number of dahlias. Phloxes are not so well developed this year as they might be, in fact no first-class blooms have been seen in the hall this season. The Blue Hills Nurseries, T. C. Thurlow and Wm. C. Win- ter were the exhibitors, winning prizes in the order named. John Lewis Childs was the only exhibitor of gladioli, and he put up a fine display of some sixty varieties, the most noticeable among which was the new pink variety America, for which he was awarded a flrst-class certificate. Wm. Thatcher, gardener to Mrs. J. L. Gardner, exhibited two plants of Clerodendron fallax, which was attractive on ac- count of its color. Mrs. L. M. Towle, W. C. Win- ter and W. G. Winsor each had a fine display of dahlias, which were very interesting, although the flowers were not so fine as we hope to see later in the season. Robert Cameron, Harvard Botanical Gardens, made an attractive display of herbaceous flowers and hardy annuals; Mrs. E. M. Gill made her usual contribution, while C. W. Parker had a collection of roses. Fruits and vegetables made an interesting part of the exhibition, and the Mycologi- cal Club had its usual display of fungi. J. W. DUNCAN. THE NEWPORT (R. I.) HORTICULTURAL SO- CIETY.— Wednesday, August 16, was regular meet- ing night. Of late there has been much interest taken, not only by our members, but also by the public, in the control and destruction of caterpillars and other insects which have been very much in evidence this season. Mrs. DeLancey Kane very kindly engaged George T. Powell to deliver a lecture on the various insects which now threaten the trees and foliage of Newport, and the best means to divert and destroy them. Mr. Powell's lecture was intelligently illustrated with charts which gave a very clear understanding of the subject. Much of the evening was devoted to the gypsy and brown tail moths, also the San Jose scale; as these are the pests mostly feared here. Mr. Powell is the presi- dent of the Agricultural Experts' Association of New York. The evening was made a ladies' night and the attendance was very large, in fact the best of the year thus far. After an instructive and en- joyable evening, the meeting adjourned to Wednes- day evening, September 6, 190fi. There were no exhibits at this meeting. F. W. lUKU8t:26,'.190S The Plorists' Exchange 261 Greenhouse Establishment of the Pike's Peak Floral Co. Til is range is located at Colorado Springs, Colo. As will be noted, ihe position of the greenhouses makes it one of the most unique in the country, with the everlasting mountains surrounding it. Mr. Wm. Hy. Evans, manager, states that the Company has this year added 25,000 feet to their plant, giving them to date a total of some 50,000 square feet , devoted exclusively to the wholesale trade. New York. riioso who attended the recent con- .' mion in Washington, from this city, in ak with praise of the general good linic they liad while there. It was Mih'ntly a very successful gathering, iiid much good work was accom- [ilislied; those of us who could not be ili-rc feel that we missed a great deal. au far as we can learn, all the New Torkers are back again and ready for business. From the present quiet con- dition of trade in general, however, we would think that the hurried home- coming was unnecessary, as there is very little doing in any line. Several Chicago and other v>'estern people came on here after the conven- tion was over, and spent several days in looking about the city. J. Nash, of the firm of Moore, Hentz & Nash, and Chas. T. Darling, of Stonybrook, L. I., had a narrow escape while driving near the latter gentle- man's home last Friday. The horte shied at a passing automobile, over- turned their carriage, and threw them both into the ditch; the horse ne\'er stopped until it got home. Fortun- ately, neither had any bones broken, but they were otherwise badly brui.wd and shaken up, from which they are not yet fully recovered. Wm. H. Guenther, 30 West 2!-th street, has been making turth.5r addi- tion to his store by enclosing the hith- erto unused space in the rear yard. This work has been in progress for ■several weeks and is Just completed; the result is a good-sized room added to his store area. Benj. Dorrance, of Dorranceton. Pa., called on his way home from a salmon fishing trip he has been enjoying in Newfoundland. His daughter. Miss Anna, left this port on Friday, the ISth inst., on board the Cedric, for Europe. Miss Dorrance will visit Ire- land and the home of the Killarney rose, and will also make a tour of England and Scotland. Chas. Webber, Lynbrook, L. I., has come into a nice windfall of property by the death of an uncle in Iowa. Mrs. McNulty, the wife of Martin McNulty, a Madison, N. J., rose grower, has been missing from her home since July 19. It is feared that she has met with some accident, though a visit to the different hospi- tals of this city proved of no avail, and she has not yet been found. N. LeCakes, the green goods dealer at 53 West 2Sth street, is taking out the front wall of his store, and will put in a new and much larger window for the better display of his specialties. F. S. Peterson, who, for some time, has been with the seed house of Wm. Elliott & Sons, leaves next week lor Rochester, N. Y., to fill a similar posi- tion with the firm of Mandeville & King. Herbert Greensmith returned from his European trip on Thursday of last week much benefited in health. Mr. Greensmith has severed his connec- tion with Clucas & Boddington's nursery department, and is now look- ing for another position. He is an expert plantsman, being particularly well posted on herbaceous stock, a fact to which his contributions to this journal attest. Mr. Greensmith's pres- ent address is Palisades, N. Y. G. H. Blake, of the wholesale firm of Bonnet & Blake, Brooklyn, is back from a vacation spent in New Jersey. Frank S. Hicks, of the wholesale firm of Hicks & Crawbuck, Brooklyn, is spending a few days on Long Island. Mr. and Mrs. August Rhotert are home again from Washington, D. C, where they attended the recent con- vention and made automobile trips to various points of interest. A. J. Guttman and wife took in At- lantic City, N. J., after attending the convention in Washington, arriving home Wednesday morning. W. Duncan, manager of the Cut Flower Exchange, is back from his honeymoon trip spent in the East. John I. Raynor is beautifying his store with new wall paper and paint. James McManus has just completed his annual interior painting, as also have Ford Bros. The entire wholesale district seems bent upon having every- thing to look bright and new before the Fall season opens. The Schwabischer Saengerbund will hold their annual fest in Ridge- wood Park, Li. I., commencing Sept. 2. The prizes for flower beds, etc., will not be so liberal as is usual, but a good show is expected, nevertheless. W. J. Sherry, manager of the mail order and advertising department of Johnson & Stokes, Philadelphia, Pa., was in the city the forepart of this week. Mr. Sherry is fresh from his \acation at Ocean Grove, N. J., and reports having received considerable benefit therefrom, and as being ready to return to the desk with renewed vigor. Mr. Benjamin Hammond, of Fish- kill-on-Hudson, N. Y., was a visitor at the office this week. Mr. Hammond is much enthused over the work at the recent convention, especially with the progress which has been made toward establishing a National Flower Show under the au.spices of the S. A. F. as a permanent yearly feature. J. A. Valentine, Denver, also was a caller this week. Some of the conventionites who vis- ited New York the past week were J. C. Vaughan, Phil. Hauwirth and wife, E. F. Winterson and wife, Fritz Baur and wife. George Asmus and wife, the Poehlmanns, and Mrs. Kreit- ling, all of Chicago: E. H. Hitchcock. Glenwood, Mich., and Mr. Ludwig, Cromwell, Conn. J. Comont. representing Carter & Co., London, arrived on the Etruria last week on his annual trip to the United .States and Canada. Harry A. Bunyard is in the Alexian Brothers' Hospital, at Elizabeth, N. J., suffering from a severe attack of rheu- matism. Indianapolis. The Indianapolis party to the S. A. F. O. H. convention have returned with many good words for the society and also for the splendid reception given them by the Washington and Baltimore Florists' Clubs. This year's meeting undoubtedly outclassed all others by a wide margin, both from a social and business standpoint. Tlie writer gives the assurance that the Quaker City Florists' Club was pre- pared in no mean way to take care of all visitors on the Monday preceding the convention, and those who did not accept their invitation missed a most enjoyable event. Dreer's establish- ment, with its many houses of well- grown stock; Robert Craig's green- houses, and the various flower stores divided the attention of the travelei-s while in Philadelphia. A steamer un- loading three thousand tons of anthra- cite coal at Dreer's, at a price esti- mated at $1.95 a ton, seemed to the Westerners, who regard anthracite as a luxury, an unusual occurrence at a florist's establishment. These are some of the expressions one hears from members of the Indianapolis delegation to the convention — William Billingsley: "I am so glad to have en- tered the bowling contest and won that gold-headed umbrella." Anthony Wiegand: "My old friends certainly treated me fine in the East. Each one gave me a special reception." Sidney Smith: "I wish I could take a Balti- more boat ride every Summer. Why, they just served bottles instead of glasses." Henry Rieman: "My wife and I never intend to miss another convention." Francis Carson: "That convention is in Dayton next year and we'll all go." John Grande: "I had just as good a time as I ever had." I. B. Utica. An Enjoyable Clam Bake Picnic. The clam bake and sod party sched- uled for the 16th had to be postponed to August 18 on account of rain. The Florists' Club always manages to place its affairs, whether outdoors or in. a little above par. and the recent picnic was accompanied with even more than the customary 6clat. Upward of ninety were in attendance. A fea- ture of the program was a ball game between the married men and the single. The single men were scarcely off the fence at any time. The score was 21 to 3 in favor of the married men. A number of contests for the ladies in the party were then run off. After the eatables had been disposed of. the ladies were treated to an en- joyable cruise on the canal by Drs. Bayliss and Stafford in a motor boat. Theo. Schesch. llion; John O. Gra- ham. Little Falls; E. J. Byam. Rome; Geo. Hakes. Little Falls; R. Kilbourn, Clinton; J. C. Traudt, Crinajoharie; De- Moulin. New York Mills: John Auld. New Hartford; John Owens. Whites- boro. were all at the clam bake. The committee, to whom credit is due for the success of the outing, was composed of Dr. W. A. Rowlands. Harry Mathews, J. J. Williams, »Vrn. Kaufer and J. C. Spencer, secrotarv. News Notes Here ard There. Mr. W. P. Snyder, representative of Edwards & Docker, Philadelphia, was in town this week. Mr. Fred Lord, of Burnham, Iiitch- ings, Pierson Co., was in town on Tuesday and Wednesday. Mr. Crump, of Colorado Springs, was calling on the florists of Utica cm his way to Washington. Wm. Hermant & Son have finished their boiler house, and are now plant- ing carnations. Mr. Frank Baker is still on the sick list. I believe he is now in the Adir- ondacks. Mr. Peter Crowe has returned from his visit to New Jersey and New York. Mr. Harry Brant, of Brant Bros., is visiting in Madison, N. J. Geo. Benedict, of Yorkvil!^, is re- building some of his houses. Milgate Bros, are building a now house, 30x80, for vegetables princi- pally. They are not sure yet if th.-y will grow violets this Winter, as they have for the last few years. CJUIZ. Baltimore. The Misses Lehr are on a two- weeks' trip at Boston; Miss Lena Heed is at Atlantic City for ten days; Mr. Alex. Scott has returned from an ex- tended tour through Scotland, Eng- land and France: Mr. and Mr.s. F. G. Burger have left for a three-weeks' journey; much of the time will be spent about St. Johns, N. F., and vicinity. Mr. R. Vincent, Jr., and son, Rich- ard, of White Marsh, Md., left New York last Saturday on steamer Fur- nessia for Glasgow, thence to London, from there to Holland, and on to Ger- many and France; they will visit vari- ous nurseries, returning home by way of Liverpool about October 1. If there is anything of special merit found on this trip we may be sure they will se- cure it. as they are doubtless associat- ing business with pleasure. Mr. J. M. Rider has two fine new houses added to his carnation range: his stock is extra good. Mr. Hy. Fischer has put up two more houses for carnations, and in- stalled a fifty-horse-power boiler. The Gardeners' Club had about four hundred visitors from the S. A. F. con- vention last Friday afternoon and evening; after a "bus ride through a portion of the city, they boarded the steamer Annapolis (which had been chartered for the occasion), and took a run down the Chesapeake, at which time refreshments were served. Many of the guests returned to Washington, some went to their respective homes, whilst others stayed in Baltimore for a few days. Our people were well pleased at the large delegation which accepted the invitation to visit our city, and it is hoped that all had a good time: an interesting portion of the 'bus ride had to be cut out on ac- count of lack of time. Business continues in the usual quiet way; there is far more stock than can possibly be used. Cochet roses are wasting- in great quantities. Dahlias are beginning to arrive in quantity, and find poor sales. A few Beauty from young plants, are com- ing in. Inside roses are having a struggle, whilst Cochets are coming so freely and mostly of good quality. Good asters, of which there is a fair supply, are selling well. At last the weather seems settled and we are hav- ing a few days without rain: up to this time there has been almost con- tinuous rain since the first of July. JOHN J. PERRY. 262 The Plorists' Exchange Tiger VIOLET PLANTS Marie Louise and Lady Campbell, lar^e field-Krown clumps. $5.00 per lOU; $10 00 per 1000. Out of 2H in. potB. »2.yO per 100. $17.50 per lOOO. DRACAENA INDtVISA ready for™ and 7 inch pots. $15.00 per 100; 200 for $.!6.00. AL YSSU M *3**°* double, 2H in.. $2.00 per 100. PADUATinUC Crocker. Succees. L. Pond and U Ann A I lUnO Joost, f4.00perIOO; $35.0uperlOoO. J. C. SCHMIDT CO., BRISTOL. PA. MpTitloD th«> Florist,' Hxcbapge whep writing. C_.l.__«i....^> First size 6-12 shnots. rnfU/inTrPSS *8.i0 per lOO. second t.iIIVIIUIIil \,JJ size, 6 shoots, $6.00 a 100 (Best fancy.) Tlrst size, $6.00 per 100, Second size, »6.00 per 100, Samples free. Cash please. HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa. Mention the Florlat,' Eichinne when writing. CARNATIONS Tho8. W. Lawson, Queen Lonise^ Lillian Pond, Genevieve Lord, Prosperity. Guaranteed free from disease or Insects. $5.00 per 100; Hi 00 per 1000. FRANK NlOtET, Flori&t, Patcbogue, N. Y. Mention The Flnrlsta' Exchange when writing. FIELD-CROWN CARNATIONS Eachantregg, Prosperity, Lord, White Bradt and a g:ood white geedling:. Prices on application. Terms cash. JEROME SUYDAM.FIatbush, Brooklyn, N.Y. Wprflon th** FTnrlotH* TCiohitnge when writing. TUG Lewis CoDseiTatorles MARLBORO, MASS. W. L. LEWIS, Carnation Specialist Mention the Florlsti' Kxchange when writing. CARNATIONS Prosperity and Qaeen Louise, flue field- grown Plants. $6.0 ' per MO: $4('.00 per 1000. Red Spurt, for immediate planting from 2 in . pots. $1! 00 per 101). Satisfaction Guaranteed. A. B. DAVIS & SON, Purceilvilie, Va. Mention the Floriata' Eicbangp wbeo writing. CARNATIONS 1,700 Ploriana, 225 Flamingo, 250 Harlowardrtn, 200 Prosperity, 100 Daheim, $60.00 per 1000. CHARLES H. TOTTY, ttadison, N.J. Mention Tbe Florists* Exchange wben writing. FIELD-CROWN CARNATIONS White Per 100 1000 Queen Louise $6 00 $46 00 The Oueen 6 00 65 00 Boston Market 6 00 66 00 S J.REUTER, Westerly, R.I. Mf^nrlnn r)to FlnrlRtii' FTxcbsTurp when wrltlas. I5,000 carnations Field-grown. 4 to 6 shoots, following varieties in prime condition : Enchantress, Lawson^ Norway, Queen Lonlse, Prosperity, tToost, $50.00 per 1000. atrlctly cash with order. L I. iNErr, PittsDurg, pa. Mention tbe Florist* * Bxcbange wbeo wrlttns. Carnations In Flue-Heated House. (47) My greenhouse is heated with a fiue, so that one end is hotter than the other. I have carnations, three different kinds— Mrs. T. W. Lawson, Enchantress and Genevieve Lord. Now, if I arrange them in the following or- der will it be satisfactory: Mrs. Law- son at the warmest end. then Enchan- tress and Genevieve Lord in the cold- est end? W. E. — The plan, as suggested, for plant- ing the carnations according to the va- rious temperatures in the house, is about the best that could be done. Green Fly on Sweet Peas Outdoors. (48) What will keep green lice from sweet peas in the fields, where no hose can be used? W. L. — When sweet peas in the field get badly covered with green fly, the in- sects are most difficult to get rid of. There are two ways to fight them: either dust the vines over frequently with tobacco powder, or get a liquid tobacco insecticide and spray them. Whichever mode is adopted, the work will have to be done thoroughly, and several times repeated. Paris Daisies. (49) When should I sow seed of Paris daisies to have the plants for Spring sales? Can as good plants be obtained from cuttings? W. E. —Paris daisies are best and surest obtained from cuttings. It is too late now to sow seed for next Spring bloom- ing plants. The best way would be to buy stock propagated last Spring. Sowing Seeds of Herbaceous Plants. (50) Kindly advise the best way to handle a small lot of herbaceous seed at this time of the year. D. A. R. — Prepare a bed 4 or 5 feet across. A cold frame is generally the most suit- able, as it is best to afford protection during the Winter. Thoroughly spade up the soil and make it as fine as pos- sible. A bed that has been thoroughly manured the previous Spring is pref- erable. If this is not possible, add be- fore spading a light sprinkling of very fine spent hot bed manure. This is not considered necessary by many ex- perts, but I have always found where a little fine manure is thus worked in the little seedlings, on their first ap- pearance, soon find it, and it causes them to send out from the very first start a mass of fine fibrous roots which makes the transplanting much easier accomplished, and renders success more certain. Most of the seedlings from seed sown now will not be large enough to transplant this Fall where Winter sets in early, but should the weather continue favorable, the more robust and rapid-growing kinds may be trans- planted, two or three inches apart, in a similarly prepared bed or frame, with benefit, as late as the middle of Octo- ber. Soon after this they will be much benefited by a sash over them nights, and as soon as the weather becomes too severe, protect by a light covering of leaves under the glass. Bank the sideboards of the frame with loose ma- nure, and during the severest part of the Winter cover the sash with loose litter, salt hay, or any other light, loose material which may be at hand, open- ing the frame to admit air on bright, sunny days. In the very early Spring remove entirely the upper covering from the sash, and gradually the inner covering of leaves, until all have been removed. Long before it will be found the proper time to entirely remove the sash the plants will have commenced active growth, and should be watched with care, and ventilated by day; as soon as possible in early Spring they should be gradually hardened off until they can be thoroughly exposed. If some are wanted for Spring sales, they may be potted into suitable sized pots in late March or early April, according to growth made. Latitude and condi- tions of weather may make some dif- ference, but as many plants thus treat- ORDER& BOOKED TOR TALL FOR 5000 FIELD CARNATIONS Estelle. Enchantress, Queen Louise, Flora Hill, Boston Market, Joost, The Queen (white), Dorothy, KIbon, a fine red. Also 10,000 field and pot grown VIOLETS, L. H. Campbell. Swanley White. Prin- cess of Wales, Dorset and California. Write for prices. BENJ. CONNELL, West Orove, Pa. Mention The Florists* Exchange whea writing. Field-Grown Carnations Mrs. T. W. Lawson . Queen Louise . . . Per 100 Per 1000 S5.00 $45 00 4.00 35.00 J. F. HORN & BRC, Allentown, Pa. 20 North 6th Street Mention The Flnrlsta* Exchange when writing. VIOLETS 2000 Lady Campbell, 2y, in. pots, good healthy stock, $3.00 per 100; $26.00 per 1000. WM. SWAYNE, B«x226, Kennett Square, Pa. Mention The Florlata* Exchange when writing. Strong plants, February and March struck free from disease. Your money cheerfully re- funded if not eattsfactory. $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. Cash with order. C. LAWRITZEN, Rhinebeck-tn-Hudson, N.Y Mention The Florlata' Bz^anse wben writing. LAST CALL MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS. No More After Ttiis Week. Only 5.000 Left. ScLuneman'a famous Violets are well-known as the most fragrant of all violets. Fine plants tor benching at once, guaranteed the best stock in the market, none better. Only $2.00 per 100; $16.00 per 1000. Come and take a look at them. Only It miles from New York Olty. Samples, 10c. Cash. Money returned It not suited. Kead the following : Point Pleasant. N. J.. Aug. II, 1905. Plants received yesterday in good condi- tion and are Al stock, Thanks for prompt Khipmt-nt and liberal count. May need more if I can make the changes I want to. E. G. BRIGG8. G tO. T. SCHUNEMAN, Baldwins, L.I. , N.Y. Mention the Florlita' B^xchan|r• when wrltlnff. 50,000 Dr. Ensfuehard, Amorlta, Golden Wedding, Ivory, Appteton, Jerome Jonea, Paclflc, Polly Rose, Willow Brook, Robinson. Maud Dean, Bonnaffon, white and yellow. 2H in. pots, $2.60 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. ROSES Kaiserin^ Hermosa, Clothilde Sonpert, Cochet (pink and white), Ivory, 3 In. pots, $4.50 per 100; 940.00 per 1000. J.D.BRENNEMAN Box 24 HARRISBURG, PA. Uentlon tbe Florlata' Bzcbance when writing. VIOLETS CAMPBELLS. These are in first class con- dition tor planting, free from dlBeaee and heavily rooted, $3.60 per 100 ; $30.00 per 1000. W.H.THOMAS CONVENT STATION, MORRIS CO..N. J. Mention The Florlsta* Exchange when writing. ^',r„ VIOLETS Extra strong plants of Lady Caiuvbell, No. I, $2.50 per 100; $iO.00 per 1000. No. 2 (good as many No. 1 sent out), $1.60 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. No. 2 California, $1.50 per 100; $12.00 per 1000. Packed free of charge to Insure safe carriage long distance. CHAS. BLACK, Hightstown, N. J. Mention The Florlata' Ercbange when writing. Fine, field-grown clumps of Princess of Wales, $5.00 per 100 ; $40.00 per 1000. THE A. H. BROWN CO., Westboro, Mass. Mention the Florlsf Exchange when wrtttng. Famous Hudson River Grown VIOLETS Marie Louise, 2i in. pots, strong, healthy stock, $3.00 per 100 ; $25.00 per 1000. SGHAEFERS, 'nc Newburgh-on-Hudson, N.Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. CHRYSANTHEMUMS goo fine buBhy plants. in3-ln pots, flrst-class stock and in the best of order. Bonnaffon. Pacific, Mutual Friend, Jones, Nellie Pockett. Alice Byron, Appleton, Dean, Ivory, Mrs. Perrin, Robinson, Folly Rose. Dr. Enguehard, October. tiunBhIne.Bc, Dean, MisB McArthur, Yanoma, Jones, Ivory. In 2-in. pota, 2Ho. CARNATIONS, fine bushy plants, grown on new ground, Lawson, 6c. Maceo, 4c. Fern, 60. Flora Hill (from selected stock), 4c. Joost, 3c. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, large hushy plants, only 300 left. 3-in. pots, 5c. SMILAX, strong. 2H in., 2c. 25.000 HOLLY KERNS and the best and hardiest kind for ferneries. Ready September 16. Cash, please. R. G. HANFORD, Norwalk, Conn. Mention the Florlata' Elrchange when writing. Last Opportunity. Nst Too Late to Plant Our Stock Young, thrifty plants. If given liberal cul- ture, will give those medium sized bulbs so much in demand. We have in quantity, POLLY ROSE, PACIFIC, IVORY, PINK IVORY. OPAH, MRS. S. T. MUKDOCK, MAUD DEAN, Etc. $2.50 per 100; $25.00 per 1000 NATHAN SMITH & SON ADRIAN, MICH. Uentlon the riorlats* Bxchang. when wrltllifl. Chrysanthemum Stock 2 1-4 INCH POTS Pink. Per 100 Wm. DucRham. .$6.00 A. J. Ballour.... . 3.00 Dr. Enguehard.. .. 1.00 Glory of Paclflc. . 2.00 Maud Dean . 2.60 Mile. M. LIger.. . 3.00 Mrs. Goombes . . . 2.60 Nemesis .. 2.00 Pink iTory . 2.00 Yellow. Per 100 Got. D. Appleton.. $2.60 Oremo 2.00 Henry Sinclair.... 3.60 Major Bonnaffon.. 2.00 October Sunshine. 2.00 Wliite. Per 100 lYOry $2.00 Lady Fltzwygram. 2.00 Alice Byron 3.00 Nellie Pockett.... 2.60 Mrs. H. Boblnson. 2.60 White. P Mutual Friend..,. $2.00 Polly Eose 2.00 Crimson. Black Hawk 2.00 Dazzler 3.00 John Shrlmpton.. 2.60 FIELD-CROWN CARNATION PLANTS 25,000 LAWSON Per 100 Lawson $5.00 Bradt s'oo Naylor 6.00 Per 100 Louise $5.00 Prosperity 4.00 Waloott 1.00 Per 100 Joost $3.00 Scott 3.00 Maceo 1.00 EDW. J. TAYLOR, SOUTHPORT,CT. Auguat 2C, 1908 Th© Florists' Exchange 263 Roses, Chrysanthemums, Carnations and Ferns GRAFTEI> KOSKS From 3-lii. Pots. Bride, Brldoamald, Ivory. L« Detroit »nd Testout »16.1W per 100; $120.00 per louo. Meteor. 4-ln. pots, extra fine stock. $20.0U per 100. BOSBS— On Own Boots S-ln. pots. Bride, BrldeBmuld. Ivory. t6.00per 10O;$.')(I.Ol) per lOUO. All flrst-clnsH Stock. CHRY.SANTIIKMUMS. From 2'i-ln. pot«. Glory of Pacilic. Katriiehanl, OeorKlaaa Pitcher, BonnalYon, Maud Dean, Marie Lt^dr. Kthelyn, U%lfour. Monrovia, Adela, Duekham, Kate Broomhead. $3.00 per 100; $26.00 per 10(0. FIBI.O CARNATIONS. Queen Louise. Lawnon. Fair Maid, Laily Bountiful, Queen, Ethel Ward, Dorothy, Bontou Market, »B.OO per too; $5). 00 per.lOOO. SMALL ASSOKTKI) FERNS (SiiitHlile for Fern ■IIhIiuh) In2^in.potB S3.60perl00 Out of 2^ in. potfl tS.OO per 100 In 2M In. pots ao.ooperiono Out of aM in. pots 2r>.00perl000 In 3 in. pots, «0.00 per 100. COCOS WEDUELIANA. Mn. pots, $16.00 per 100. ASP ARAOUS PLUMOSIIS NANUS. 2 In. pots, $3.00 per 100. $26.00 per 1000; 2^ in. potH. $1.50 per 100. §40.00 per lOOO; Slu.pots $7.00per 100. *86.00perlOlt»;4 In. pots. 910.00 to $12.00 per 100. ASPARAOUS SPKI'JNUKRI. 2 in. potH. $3.00 per 100, $26.00 per 10(jO;2^iln. potB.»4.60porlOi). $lo.00por 1000;3 1n. pots. $7,00 per KX), $116.00 per lOOO. ADIANTCM CUNEATUM. 4 In. pots, extra selected. 16 cents each. 6 In. pots, 26 cents each. 3V. CSxroxxx^w^l.1.9 CSozixx. UentloD Tbe Florists* ExcbaDge when writlof. ed will make very presentable subjects for May or June sales, the depth to sow the seed, and the distance apait in each row will depend very much' upon the kinds of seed sown. I gen- erally sow in rows, making a depres- sion in the soil, which has been made as fine and as level as possible with a piece of board nearly the width of my bed, and thus make my trench deep or shallow according to the size of the seed to be sown. The usual rules of covering the seed, according to their size, are well known to every florist. After covering I make the whole bed solid by tamping it down with a good- sized square block of wood. H. G. Amaryllis. (51) I have some amaryllis which have not been disturbed for at least fifteen or eighteen years. I would like to know the time to dig and reset them, A gardener from abroad, near here, has seen the plants, and was surprised that the variety stood the Winter so well. He says this variety is very rare in this section, and he called it Halle- ana. O. H. P. Rhode Island. — The best time to lift and transplant the amaryllis would be in the Spring time. There is no variety called Halle- ana, so far as we are aware. There is one called aulicum, a tender variety, but it is hardly likely that this would be able to withstand the Winters here. Heating. I wish to pipe to 60 degrees a house 20x100 feet, 10 feet to ridge, side walls of wood 3^-^ feet high; glass in one end. Will two 2-inch flows, and twelve 1^- inch returns be sufficient? One flow and six returns to be under each side bench. G. E. F. —Assuming the temperature of the water to average 175 degrees, you will require eight lines of 4-inch pipe, or its equivalent. The amount of pipe you mention is not sufficient for the pur- pose of maintaining 60 degrees during zero weather. Two-inch pipe from many standpoints seems to be prefer- able to li^-inch. and we invariably ad- vise it when wrought iron pipe must be used. You-will find it necessary to use twelve lines of 2-inch, or, if you intend sticking to the IVa-inch, run sixteen tines. Do not make up your coils as you describe, but arrange to place some of the heat under the cen- ter bench. In the 2-inch case, make coils with five lines under side benches, with two flows and three returns, and a coil under center bench of two pipes, flow up on one side, across thp end. and return back the other side. In the case of the l^^-inch size, use ei.ght pipes under each side bench, and four under center bench. Give your pipes all the grade you possibly can. U. G. SCOLLAT. Pi?l ROSE STOCK To Close Out Per 100 Bridesmaid, grafted, 4—3^ Inch $10.00 Baby Rambler, grafted, 4 inch 20.00 OWN ROOT Bridesmaid. Golden Gate, 4 Inch 6.00 Bride, Bridesmaid, Ivory, Golden Gate, 31nch 3.00 SMtLAX PLANTS, 2', In. pots 2.00 ALLIUM PLANTS, 2'.ln. pots, $2.50 per 100 Boston and PierNon Fera^, out of benches and pots. Ask for prices. JAMES E. BEACH, 2019 Park Avenue, BRIDGEPORT, CONN. ICeatlo. th. Floriits' ■xchaim when writlnt. We will propagate on orders any number of above varieties for ensuing season. Have the largest stock of Killarney in America. The price will be $15.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1000, from 2i/i. in. pots, and guarantee line plants, but must have the orders early, as we are not in the plant trade. To ensure permanency of order we want a deposit of 30 per cent, of value with order; same will be credited on bill at delivery of plants. Correspondence solicited. BENJAIVIIIVI DORRANCE, j^o^f^DT^a^e^rm Dorranceton, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. PUREBONEMEAL Rose growers who are troubled to secure PURE RAW BONE MEAL should write to CARROLL S. PAGE, HYDE PARK, VT. He guarantees his product unqualilledly as being an absolutely pure, natural, ground bone with none of the gluten or other valu- able ingredients removed. His price for a 200-pound barrel is only $3.25, freights paid to nearly all points. Write him saying that you saw his advertisement in The Flokists' Exchange, and he will send you a sample tree, postpaid. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. We have 700 to 800 Brid<», Bridesmaid, Gate and Ivory lelt which we will close out at a bargain. Write at once. SMITH & GANNETT, Geneva, N Y. Mention the Floriati' Bxchangt when wrltlpg- BKIDE, BBI1)ES.\IAID and KAISEKIN, Good, clean 3 Inch stock. $6.00 per 100. CHARLES E. MEEHAN, Musgrove and ISlociiui Sts., Mt. Airy. PHILADELPHIA, PA Mention The Florlsta' Exchange when writing. SURPLUS STOCK Bridesmaid, Bride, Golden Gate, Chat- enay, Uncle John, La Detroit, Liberty, fine plants, 3 In. and 3^2 in. pots, price, $15.00 per 100. On own roots. 3 in. and 3% in. pots, Chatenay and Uncle John, $10.00 per 100. Robert Simpson, Clifton, N. J. UeotloD tbe riorUta' Bxcbanff* wbeo wrltlnB. •is.oo GARDENER'S ASSISTANT, Write for Prospectus VIOtEX CULTURE, X.50 THE HEATHER, 1.50 AMERICAN CARNATION, 3.5a I»l,ANT CULTURE. I.oo RESIDENTIAL SITES, a.SO TELEGRAPH CODE. Z.SO THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, 2 Duant St , New York 60,000 GRAFTED ROSES FOR FORCING Extra Fine Healthy Plants, Free From Mildew Bride, Bridesmaid. Qolden Qate, Kaiserin, 3% in. pots, $15.00 per 100; $115.00 per 1000. 20,000 OWN ROOT ROSES Sunrise, 3 in. puts, $9.00 per 100. Bride, Bridesmaid, Kaiserin, 3 in. pots, $7.00 per 100. J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. UaoUoq tbe riorlsbi* Bxehanc« wbta vrldDC. BABY RAMBLER On its own roots. Strong, healthy, 214-in. plants, $2.00 per doz.; $12.50 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Ready to ship at once. A tew 3-in. plants, $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. THE CONARD & JONES CO . WEST GROVE, PA. Mention Tbe Florlatu' Brcbapge when wrltlpg. CHEAP TO MAKE ROOM Terms. Cash with order: Money Order or Bank Draft. 3-inch, The following at $16.00 per 1000. No lees than 600 at this price Cornelia Cook Catherine Mermet Mme. Margottiu Clothllde Soupert Snowflttke White Niel White Rambler Mile. F. Kruger Mary Washington Marie Van Houlte Baltimore B-Ue Marie (Juillott Yellow Rambler Pink MamanCochet Pink Rambler White Maman Cochet The followlDgat $3.00 per 100; $1 7.50 per 1000 Kais rin Aagusta Vic- Crimson Rambler torla Bride Pink La France Bridesmaid Will Exchange a part for Boston and Pleraou Ferns. State what you have to offer. THE REESER FLORAL CO., URBANA, OHIO Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Blake's Lever Clip FOR FASTENING STAKES TO THE CKOSS TFIRE PATtNTEO SEPT. 23 1902 They never slip and are a great saving of both time and money. EVERY GROWER SHOULD TRY THEM AND BE CONVINCED Price, $1.75 per lOOO Send for free Hampleo. B. S. BUKE & SON, ROCHESTER, N.Y. 168 Linden Street BRANCH 0FFICE,26B0ERUM PUCE, BROOKLYN. N.Y. th« riorUta* Bzchanf* wbea wrltiBr. 600 Golden Gate, 3!^ in..: 4c. CARNATIONS 2.600 EncliantreKS, 500 AVoIcott, 100 Roosevelt 600 Queen Louise, Crom field. Write Tor Prices, Worcester Conservatories, Wercester, Mass. MentloD The Florists' Erchange when writing. ROSES Ready now or will take orders for future delivery Baby Dqmhor N**=® plants l}4 in. . ndllluul ready to shift. If you have little room to spare, yon can grow them into nice salable plants In a short time. SI. 00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100. Is Dotroit ^^ '° • *^ '**' p^"^ ^***'' Crimson Rambler 2 i^.. $2.00 perm H. P. ROSES, fine young stuff, 2 Inch pots, $3.00 per 100 GeneraUacquenitnot Muie. Chas. Wood Magua Cliarta Mrs. Johu LalDg; Ball of Snow Captain Ctiristy Paul Nejron Jno. Hopper TEA and EVEBBLOOAIING varieties, 2H in.. $2.00 per 100 C. Soupert Kaiserin W^hit« Cochet Helen Gould Ivory La France Maman Cochet Etolle de Lyon Marechal Niel 8ouv.de Pierre Nottlng' JOHN A. DOYLE, e^T.,. Springfield, Oliio Mention The riorlsta* Exchange when wrltlof. 264 The Plorists' Exchange San Francisco. Boastful wortls are not called for tn tell of trade conditions the passing week, although some of the florists spoke of "school opening trade"— nosegays called for by children for presentation to their teachers. Stock of merit has been all-sufficient, even the one scarcity exception, roses, has not been so pronounced as to make them unattainable for the limited de- mand. The exhausted patience of trade growers and dealers in florists' sup- I)lies was made manifest the past week, and as a consequence there is now one flower store less in San Fran- cisco than there was a week ago. The missing one was an heirloom store that three years ago came into the keeping of Alfred Pouyal. It had been very successfully conducted by his mother and father, its founders, for thirly-five years. The father, John Pouyal, bequeathed the flourishing business to his son Alfred, who had grown up in the trade under his care- ful professional tuition. The saddest of all in this connection is the fact that within three days after the son lost his business his enfeebled widowed mother died. To the credit of the trade, generally, let it be a part of this record that the grave of deceased, who in life was highly esteeined by all who knew her, was covered with flowers. Incorporated this week was the Leonard Coates Nursery Company, by Leonard Coates, M. C. Coates. Edward P. Heald, J. Warren Lane and Edward H. Stearns. Capital stock, $75,000. F. A. Miller, seedsman and proprie- tor of the Hayes Valley Nursery, and wife, are back from a pleasant outing on Mount Shasta. After the manner of the recently modernized big downtown stores of Sievers & Boland, Podesto & Baldoc- chi and Geo. B. Jones Company, the Western Addition store of Alex. Mann. Jr., wholesale dealer in plants, florists' supplies and cut flowers, is falling into line; French plate front is being put in and the double show-window space enlarged fifty per cent. Proprietor H. Plath. of "The Fern- eries" at Ocean View, one of the fore- most pteridologists of the coast, is credited by the San Francisco cut flower and plant retailers as a supply source second to none for nice fern.s of the stocky and bushy plant order, for which there is a growing demand. As many vacationists prefer, J. Seul- berger, the big store florist of the east side of the bay, has gone with his wife and a party of friends in wagon train fashion for tent life experience in Yosemite Valley. The John H. Sievers Company are highly gratified with the infiow of or- ders resulting from their advertise- ment in The Florists' Exchange. Brush artists and interior house decorators are beautifying the long- established flower store of Mrs. M. C. Miller, 143 Larkin street. This is the only fiower store across the street from the City Hall, where vox populi keep upward of a thousand voters in jobs all the time. "And they're all good customers of mine." said Mr^. Miller. St. Paul. After twenty-two years' service with Tj. L. May & Co.. Mr. S. D. Dysinger has resigned to nccppt a position as manager of the steed dnpaitnient of Sears, Roe- buck & Co.. of Chicago. Philadelphia. This week all talk has been on the convention of last week ; all who were there express great pleasure and satisfac- tion at the very interesting meeting, and all speak in high praise of the courtesies extended by the Washington florists. In this city much enthusiasm is expressed at our team winning the bowling match ; we felt that our team was the strongest we ever sent out, but yet. through some iinforseen cause, a strong team sometimes does not win. and even this year, through tlie indisposition of one member of the team, we nearly lost; this man rolled 30 below his average. Business is very quiet; the wholesale houses are loaded down with asters, most of which are going to the street men. Geschick & Oellers. who bought out the ClilTe greenhouses in Germantown. are well pleased with their venture, and re- port a good Summer business. Robert Kift has settled with his cred- itors on a 20 per cent, basis, and will continue in business at the old location. Samuel S. Pennock has gone on his va- r.-ition: he has joined his family at West- erly. R. I. DAVID RUST. Boston. H. H. KogdTs, of the Nobscott green- houses. South Sudhury, and Mrs. Rogers, were thrown from their carriage at South Framingham on Saturday night, by be- ing run into by an automobile. While severelv bruised and frightened no bones were broken, and their speedy recovery is looked for. W. H. Rlliott and N. F. McCarthy have gone rusticating in the wilds of New Hampshire. A. P. Dewar, of Farquhar's. is recuper- ating in Maine. The Boston Co-operative Flower Market will hold their auction sale of stalls at Music Hall place Wednesday, August 30, at 9.30 a. m. An attractive program is being ar- ranged for the next meeting, September 19, which is the first of the season. Some twenty-five new members will be admitted, and there is every indication of a mem- bership of two hundred before the end of the year. James Farquhar is expected to return from Porto Rico the early part of next week. He reports a very successful crop of their new lily (L. Philippinense) which tliey are introducing this Fall. With the warmer weather of the past week a decrease in business has been imminent. There is a general increase in the supply of roses, but not any better demand. The quality, however, is better and will continue to improve from now on. Carnations are yet scarce, and are likely to be for some time to come. Asters, which have been plentiful of late, are shortening up somewhat. Gladioli are plentiful. Sweet peas are scarce — in fact, there are very few to be had. There is no material change in other supplies ; just about enough stock is betng sent in_ to meet demands. J. W. u. nRMS WHO ARE BUILDING VINCENNES. IND. — P. C. Winter is putting up a large greenhouse. ROCKL.EDGE, FLA. — A. Miller is erect- ing a greenhouse, 20 x 100 feet. CHESTER. N. Y. — William A, Law- rence is building a greenliouse here. ROCKVILLB. CONN. — William Max- well intends erecting a greenhouse, 20x60. BICKNEI^L. IND. — F. C. Winter is ex- ca'\'ating the ground for a new greenhouse. NEW BRITAIN, CONN. — J. A. Carlson will build a greenhouse. 30x70, in the rear of 617 Church street. PHILADELPHIA. — G. A. Thiele has secured a permit for the erection of four greenhouses, each 50 x 16 feet. BROCKTON. MASS. — Edward Denham is building a 100-foot long gi-eenhouse, wluch will be used for carnations. WOODLAWN, N. Y. — Mrs. Peter Rue- mer is building a greenliouse 70x20 feet, to grow lilies and bedding plants. BROOKI^YN. N. T.— G. Fisher, proprie- tor of the Parkville Nurseries, is adding two gieenhouses. 100x16 feet, for carna- tions. CHEYENNE, WYO. — Mrs. H. Glafcke is building a large conservatory and salesroom in connection with her florist establisliment. ROCKLAND. MASS.—Edward Denham has nearly completed a 100-foot addition to his greenhouse; it will be used for growing carnations. ALBANY, N. Y. — The contract to re- build a portion of tile parlc greenhouses has been let to the Burnham-Hitchings- Pierson Company for $2,696. CORTLAND. N. Y. — F. M. Pratt, a Madison street, is building two green- houses 5x20 feet each, and is planning to build one next year 75x20 fete. HIGHLAND MILLS. N. Y.— Thos. G. Williams, formerly foreman for John H. Taylor, at Bayside, intends erecting two greenhouses here 20x100, and embarking in the business. PHILADELPHIA. PA. — John M. Gill & Company have invited bids for a two- story old English style nower shop on Broad street, below Walnut, opposite the Bellevue-Stratford Hotel. It will be con- structed of brick, laid in Flemish bond, to measure 23x41 feet. PAXTON, ILL,.— E. B. Morgan, who will be the resident member of the firm of E. B. Morgan & Co., florists, has con- tracted for the erection of a dwelling to cost $3,500, on the corner of South Market and Orleans streets. CHANGES IN BUSINESS. ADAMS. MASS. — Mrs. R. A. Magee has sold her greenhouses to F. H. Pratt. ROCKFORD. ILL. — Edwin Dempsey has leased the store at 106 West State street, and will engage in the florists business, in connection with which a piano agency will also be established. RACTNF, WIS.— A. J. Fidler has sold liis residence and greunhouse to Rudolpli J. Mohr, of Chicago. The new owner will take possession at once, making several improvements on the plant. OTTAWA, ILL. — Miss Rigden has opened a flower store at 809 La Salle street. PORT CHESTER, N. Y. — Brunner & Dettmer liave opened a florist establish- ment at 141 North Main street. H.\STINGS, MICH. — Nelson Bur- rouglis has assumed the entire manage- ment of the greenhouse heretofore run by A. F.* Burroughs & Son, and will hereafter operate the same. CORTLAND, N. Y. — An interest in the greenhouse property on North Main street, formerly tlie Hopkins property, has lieen purchased by Deputy County Clerk Stephen K. Jones. The firm will be known as Jones & Hike. WATERBURY, CONN. — Charles F. Doll, formerly of Seymour, Conn., has moved 85 boxes of glass, mostly 16x24 double thick; all his flower pots and other greenhouse material, to this place, and will continue in tlie business, grow- ing vegetables mostly. WEST SOMERVILLE, MASS.— W. C. Stickel, formerly of West Somerville, has given up his greenhouses on Ma- goun street, North Cambridge, and his whole business is now located at East Lexington, where he has erected new and spacious greenliouses. PHILADELPHIA. PA. — John M. Gill »t Company liave invited bids for a two- story old Englisli style flower shop on Broad street, below Walnut, oposite the Bellevue-Stratford Hotel. It will be constructed of brick, laid in Flemish bi»nd to measure 23x41 feet. MT. CLEMENS. MICH. — J. C. Good- ing, formerly superintendent of Breit- meyer greenhouses, has brought a part in- terest with Mr. W. T. Moxon, in his gieenhouses on Robertson street. The lirm will occupy a store on Macomb street for their down-town depot, and will sell seeds and cut flowers there. Mr. Moxon is well known here, being chemist at tlie sugar factory, and Mr. Lloodwin is an expert florist. REVIEW OF THE MARKET NEW YORK. — The demand for cut flowers is at a very low ebb liere, and while it is perhaps no more than it has Ijeen in other years during the month of August, there are so many good flowers coming in which cannot be disposed of at remunerative figures that one is eas- ily led to think that the supply is out- growing the demand, and that over- production is more the cause of our seemingly dull Summer business than any diminution in tlie regular needs of the trade. American Beauty roses of all grades are tiuite plentiful, and the same may be applied to all other varieties of roses. Rarely during the month of August have roses of such excellent quality been seen, yet no fixed prices can be obtained; the maiority have to be cleaned out often at such figures as the speculators see fit to offer. Carnations are. fortunately, not com- ing in so heavily, as, with the large quantities of good asters at present available, there would be no call for them in quantity, whatever figure they were offered at. The asters are not bringing as good prices as has been the case in previous years, through some reason or other. The supply of lilies, both of the longi- floruni type and the field-grown varie- ties, are more than ample for the de- mand. Lily of tlie valley is hard to sell, and remains as quoted last week. A few orchids are coming in; the first crop of oncidium has appeared, and was given a front place in Thorley's windows. Gladioli are in their usual Summer glut, and any price goes. Cosmos and dahlias are beginning to arrive in quantities, with not much call for them. Sweet peas are evidently about over. Hydran- gea P. G. is probably more in evidence than any other flower; it is a very bulky subject at the best, and has become so plentiful that buyers have had the ef- frontery to offer $3 per 1,000 sprays for it, the usual asking price being from 7.^c. to $1 per 100. INDIANAPOLIS. — Business the first part of last week was unusually brisk tor August, and stock was well cleaned up. At this time business is moving slowly, and stock accumulating rapidly. Roses, especially I\aiserin Augusta Victoria and La France, are very plentiful, bringing $2 to $6 and $2 to $8 per 100, respectively. No. 1 Bridesmaid and Bride, of fair qual- ity, sell at $4 to $5. A few Souvenir du President Carnot are selling at $8, select stock. Many American Beauty have been sold at wholesale of late ; select 36-inch stemmed stock brings $25; 24 to 30 inches, $20; 12 to 20 inches. $15, and shorts, $4 to $ri. A few Madame Abel Chatenay are being shipped in at $4 to $6. Short stemmed new crop carnations may be had at 50 cents per 100. Several hundreds of long stemmed ones are still being received at $1.50 to $2. L. rubrum and L. album are being used extensively in cut-flower work; the wliniesale price is S5 a 100; retail 7 5 cents a dozen. Several growers are now cutting the Benthey asters — they are certainly fine ones; long stems and large flowers, which average 2 1-2 to 3 inches in diameter; at wholesale they bring $1.50 a 100. Common grade asters are plentiful at 75 cents to $1. Lily of the Valley are being shipped in from Chicago at $4. Swainsona is very plentiful at $1 L^TOUR BOOKLET ALL APHIS 100X25 FOB 10 CENTS H.A.STOOTHOFFCO. 116 West St., New York City a 100 sprays. Home grown, light colored gladioli bring $2 to $3 ; .sliipped ones may be had in any quantity at $1 a 100, 500 to an order. I. B. CHICAGO. — Not a large business is ex- pected at this season of the year, but the demand for cut flowers last week was very good and mucli larger than antici- pated. During the latter part of the week there was a sliortage in roses and an active demand in local circles made this Quite apparent. Had roses been more plen- tiful a mucli larger quantity could have been sold ; prices lield up very good for tae season. On account of tlie short stems of tills stock and the higli prices many other flowers were purchased in their stead, thus causing a good demand in nearly all sorts. In some lines, good stock is hard to obtain and then only in small quantities. American Beauty roses are in- creasing in quantity and improving in quality, several of the growers cutting extra good ones for so early in the sea- son. Prices on these range from $4 to $24 per 100, and for extra rtne stock flgures are liiglier. Tlie demand is such as to re- quire all on the market. Prices on Bride and Bridesmaid were somewliat firmer and higher owing to a smaller quantity coming into the market; the demand for them was far in excess of the supply. Prices range from $1 to $6, according to quality, with Golden Gate selling at the same figure. Not much demand exists for tliat once popular rose, Meteor. Perle des Jardins is seen in small quantities, i^io- erty brings $1 to $S per 100. Richmond is short stemmed, and tlie prices obtained do not exceed that of Liberty. Mme. Abel i_hatenay sells at $1 to $0. Killarney is coming in in fairly large quantities; those who are growing this rose predict for it a good future. Prices obtained are about the same as those for other roses of the same grade. Carnations are in short supply. White are in active demand, but very scarce ; colored ones are more numerous, bringing 75 cents to $1.25, according to quality ; white bring $1 to $1.50. On account of the scarcity of field grown stock with which to fill the houses, the prediction is made that not as many as usual of the field grown blooms will be seen around tills season. Lilies are quite plentiful, especially au- ratum, and .sell at $4 to $10 per 100; Har- ri.sii and Icn^^jilni um bring $t> to $12. There is a decided shortage in extra good asters ; if they were to be had a great many more could be disposed of at fancy prices. The poorer quality asters are seen in great quantity, selling at prices equiva- lent to quality, ranging from 20 cents to $3 per 100. Fair sized shipments of gladioli still continue to arrive ; the demand is not so good as earlier in the season. Extra fancy stock Sells as high as $5 a 100; other grades at $1.50 to $3. Daisies of the Siiasta type are in quantity, but prices ob- tained are low. Since asters have put in an appearance these have not met with a very acti\e demand. There is a good supply of green goods in this market, but a very light call is expeneueed. h. J. NEW BEDFORD, MASS.— Just now funeral work is the mainstay of the florists here, most of the cut flowers buyers being away on their vacations. There isn't much stock to pick from, asters being the only flowers to be relied upon. Some very good ones are coming into the market. Sweet peas are not very plentiful, and do not bring extra good prices. Most all of the growers have hiiused their carnation plants; they are very fine, with not much disease showing. A great deal of interest is being taken in dahlias here, and some good blooms will be shown at the Fall show of the Horticultural Society. Some of the local growers have from 200 to 300 different varieties of dahlias. It is too liad that our date conflicts with that of the Boston show. Geo. N. Borden, foreman for R. H. Woodhouse, has returned from a three- weeks' trip in New Hampshire. HORTICO. AnguBt 26, 1906 The Plorists' Exchange 265 IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIMIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllMllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllii iiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiMi ONORA ^ I iaime's Plaol Fooii"=T|e iiieatest Diseoveiy ot Ploileiii Times | = Used on the Lawns of the CAPITOL GROUNDS of Washington, D. C, and in the following departments S S of the same city: Congressional Library Qrouids, Botanical Gardens, Soldiers' Home, Zonlogica! Gardens = " BONORA " is endorsed and used in the Parks of Greater New York, and by President Francis of the St. Louis World's Fair. "BONORA" is following: also used on the private estates of the Hon. CorneUus N. Bliss Mr. Jaob H. SchlH Mr. M. C. D. Borden Mr. W. F. Havemeypr Mr Daniel O'Day Mr. S. R. Guggenheim has Mr. Samuel Sachs Mr. 8 N. Colgate Mr. F. W. Vanrterbllt Mr. A. G. Vanderbllt Commodore Oerry Mr. Perry Belmont Mrs. Ogdon G elet Mr. B. M. Beekman Senator Aldrlch Mr. John A. McOall And many others. " BONORA " has a magical effect upon grasses. For grass plots there is nothing to equal it, on account of its oloanlinoss, ease with which it is applied, and the quick results from its use. "BONORA" is indispensable for greenhouse use; it is water soluble, therefore immediately available for plant life. "BONORA" is clean to handle, having no offensive odor. "BONORA" largely increases the production. ?r*!^Send orders to tlie ' New York Ollice. Resnlts guaranteed or money refunded. BONORA CHEMICAL CO. 'BONORA" is not a partial fertilizer, but a complete fertilizer. It increases root action, and feeds chlorphyl to the plant, which is like blood to the human being. The results of using " BONORA " arc a healthier plant, better color to the foliage, increased size of blossom, larger stem, and improved keeping qualities when cut. It is pronounced the best of all for foliage and decorative plants, and second to none for fruits and vegetables under glass. ' BONORA" causes all plant life to mature earlier. 'BONORA" is made in liquid form, i>ut up as follows: 1, 2, 5 and lO-gallon kegs, - - - per gallon, $2.00 Half-barrels, containing 25 gallons, - " 1.75 Barrels, containing 50 gallons, - - - I 50 One gallon makes 100 gallons when diluted with water. ' BONORA" is also made in dry form, 10 lbs. making '^80 gallons. Price, $5.00. Special price on larger quantities. 584 Broadway, New York Laboratory and Tactory, Kearney, N. J, Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. CANADIAN NEWS The convention with all its wn-k and play is past, but pleasant recollections remain. It was a most successful meeting; the attendance was not quite what was expected, it being impossible for some of the best known members to be present, but this was balanced by the extent of territory covered by the delegates. Newfoundland, Novia Scotia and Winnipeg being represented, and last, but not least, New York sent Mr. Manda, and it was with great pleasure we welcomed him. The attendance at the sessions was good; do n.V. FREDERICTON, N. B.— It is now seven weeks since we had rain, with the exception of three showers, one pretty good one, the other two just lay- ing the dust, so that everything is suf- fering. To make matters worse, we i have had several frosts In the low . places in the country which killed the buckwheat and did some harm to po- tatoes, squash, etc. We filled our frames with cucumbers after the flow- ering annuals were done with, and they have been a success. The house of ripe tomatoes has also paid fairly well, with the exception of a little disease or rust which now seems to be disap- pearing. Cabbage and cauliflower are hard to sell, as the farmers bring in too many, and offer them at their own price. The drought has affected sweet peas and caused them to stop growing and produce pods, which we have kept picked off, as we want them to do duty longer. Asters look fairly well, not so much disease as last year, but the hose may be thanked for this, per- haps. We got our carnations planted in July, and followed with chrysanthe- mums. Asparagus plumosus and Spren- geri. We are building a new equal span roof house for smilax and violets, primulas, cyclamens, etc. We have a Provincial Exhibition here in a month hence, September 21, lasting for a week, at which we may be represented in the way of flowers, fruit and vegetables. We hope the weather will be favor- able. J. B. & S. Cincinnati. Election of Officers. At the recent election of officers of the Cincinnati Florists' Society, the following were elected to serve for the ensuing year; W. Murphy, president; Ben George, vice-president; C. J. Oh- mer, secretary, and D. Rusconi, trea- surer. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. SUZUKI & IIDA, New York.— Cata- logue of Japanese Plants, Bulbs and Seeds. E. W. BARNES, Middle Hope, Orange County, New York. — Descriptive Price List of the new Herbert Raspberry. ^XM. ELLIOTT & SONS. New York. — Trade Catalogue of Bulbs, Flower Seeds and Seasonable Horticultural Sundries. 266 The Florists' Hxchange CARNATIONS MRS. FIEI.D-ORO°W?i Plants, Strong, Clean and aealtliy. Ready for Immediate Delivery Per 100 XHOS. W. LA-WSON »6 00 ItlRS. E. A. NELSON. MORNING GLORY... GUARDIAN ANGEL,.. CUVMADER. FLORA HILI QUEEN LOUISE 5 00 5 00 5 00 5 00 5 00 5 00 Per 1000 $50 00 40 00 40 00 40 00 40 00 40 00 40 00 Per 100 Per 1000 LA DETROIT, a'A inch $6 00 $50 00 MAX VON HERRESnORPER, 31/2 inch 5 00 40 00 IDEAL, -W- Inch 5 00 40 00 ROSALIND ORR ENGLISH. SVi inch 25 00 200 00 BRIDESMAID, 3 inch 4 00 35 00 VITM. ASKE^V, 21A inch 5 00 40 00 SUNRISE, 2V, inch 4 00 35 00 AMERICAN ItEAUXY, bench plants, cut down and wellpaclawaon 6.00 CiiBli witli onler from unknown parties. i-i AINSEIN & UUNDSTED, |Jassaic,N.J . llMitlon th#» riorlsta' ffxrh^nF* wh»n wrltlD*. SULPHUR Per 10 lbs., 401. : per 100 Ihs., l|l:t.OD; per barrel (225 Ilia.) t<>'<>0. STUIBPP 4 WALTER CO-.^TrT^o^V.^- Mention The Florists' ErchanRe when writing. E.Q.H1LLC0. Wholesale Florists RICHMOIND, IIND. Mention The Florlsta' Brchange when writing. Field-Crown CARNATIONS MRS.T.W. LAWiON ENCHANTRESS $5.00 per 100 ; $45.00 per 1000. CASH SCHNEIDER & NOE, Congers, N. Y. M«Dtlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS READY AUGUST 15 Per 100 Per looo 500 NELSON $6 00 1000 QUEEN LOUISE . 2000 MURPHY'S WHITE. 600 FLORA HILL . . . 450 PROSPERITY . . . 800 ETHEL CROCKER . 2000 MRS. JOOST . . . 5.00 $45.00 4.00 40.00 5.00 5.00 3.00 40 00 G. HANSON, l^l'JoVit HARRISBURG, PA. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. FIEI^O-GROW^N CARNATIONS BOSTON MARKET VESPER QUEEN ENCHANTRESS QUEEN LOUISE BRADT PROSPERITY INOIANAPOLIS FLORIANA FLAMINGO LAWSON FAIR MAID HARLOWARDEN MRS. PATTEN SAMUEL S. PENNOCK THE Wholesale Florist of PHILADELPHIA Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS Enchantress, $6.00 per 100; Qov. Wolcott, S5.00 per 100 ; Queen Louise. Flora Hill, Crane, Marquis, Eldorado, Mary Wood, Lillian Pond, $4.00 per 100. Field-grown, hardy PHLOX, 10 extra fine Darned varieties, $.5.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 2y, in, $2.50 ; 3 in., $4.00 per 100. DRAC/ENA INDIVISA, 2% in., $2.50; 3 In., $4.00 per 100. THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, Ohio Mention The Florlsta' Bichsnge when writing SMITH'S CHRYSANTHEMUM MANUAL A Book That Every Grower Should Possess PRICE 26 CENTS A.T. DELAMAREPT6. ANDPUB.CO.Ltd. 3-8 Duane Street, NEIV YORK Motion the FLoriatB' Mxcbang* wh«a wrlttng. FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS Kxtfii fini; plants of the foilowlnu varieties free from all disease^ no Hteiti rot. Notblnu rheap bnl the price. 200 Enchantress, S«> vle: 325 Coffin Ave., New Bedford, Mass. Mention the FlorlBts' Excbapge when wrttlDg. FIELD- CROWN PerlOO Per 1000 $96.00 76.00 76.00 76.00 66.00 66.00 66.(0 CARNATIONS 2.000 The Belle $10.00 2.00U Flamingo 8.00 1,200 Mrs. Patten 8.00 1,600 Nelson Fischer 8.00 600 Prosperity 6.00 1,000 Mrs. Nelson 6.00 1.800 White (ioml 6.00 1000 fine Wm. Ducbham, 100 Ben Wells. 160 Thiitcll, 350 (;. H. Diedench 160 P. 8. Vallls. 100 MllUcent RlchajdBon, 2 in.. Sl.OOperlOO. 50 3in. BenWellB. 300 31n. Wm. Duck- bam, W. 00 perlOO. pnepc 100 4ln.Perle, $8.00; 200 3 in. Bride; 9(0 nUOLO 3 In. Bridesmaid, $4.00; 160 Gate. 160 Perle, 126 Ivory, 60 Meteor, 2>^ In. rose pots, $3.00 perlOO. Cash, orC. O. D. W. J. & M. S. VESEY, Fort Wayne, Ind. Ifentlon The FlorlBts* BxohRDiFe when wrltlnr The Queen THE BEST WHITE CARNATION Well-grown plants, from the flel d $8.00 per 100. This stock Is equal in quality to wliat we liave planted in our own houses. DAILLEDOUZE BROS. FLATBUSH, BROOKLYN. N.Y. Mention the FIcrlstB' Bxcbaoge when writlnr The Model EXTENSION i * SUPPORT Endorsed by all the lead- ing carnation growers as the best supDOrt ol the market. Made with 2 or 3 circles. Write for prices and clicu- lars. We havespeclftl low prices to offer and can save yon money on Galvanized Wire ROSE STAKES Write us for prices before orderingelsewhere. Prompt shipment gnranteed. IGOE BROS. 226 North 9th Street BROOKLYN, N.Y. Uentlon the Florists' Exchange when wrttios. D 268 The Hlori-sts' Exchange S^^^^^^SS!SS5SS2S^^^^^^^S^^^^^^^^^^^^Z5S&^Z O^^aO^a '-'-'-'-'- '-»-»-»'-»-■»=' Ne|)hrole|)i» Scottii I®" Note reduction in price for young plants for delivery on and after September 1. We have an immense stocli of this most useful of all Nephro- iepis and are, ttiere- for, prepared to booli orders for fine young plants, in 2J^ incli pots, delivery September 1, 75c. per doz. ; $G.OO per 100 ; $50.00 per 1000. Also for immediate delivery : Per doz, 100 4 in. pots . $3.50 $25.00 5 in. pots , $6.00 $50.00 6 in. pots . $12 00 $90.00 ,SeedB, Bulbs and Plants for Immediate planting Nephkolepis SCOTTII Ne|)hrole|>i» Barrow^ii This is an improve- ment on Nephrolepls Piersonl, and we have every reason to believe this will hold the same posi- tion to the Plerson Fern that the Scottil now holds to the old Boston. You will make no mistalie In in- vesting in it at once. We offer originator's stools, fine young plants from 2^4 in. pots, $3.50 per doz. ; $25.00 per 100 ; $200.00 per 1000. .See Our Current Wholesale Price List HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. ^^AVJA^J^.-A%5.-A-A'.'.-A-.VV^-.V.;.»JViAy.-^ Mpiitiun The Fl.irlstn' Kxctiiincp wltfii writing. DRACAENA TERMINALIS GroiOIlS PORTO RICO 50,000 2f^ in, field-grown, nice colored strong plants, October and November. Ready to ship. Write for prices. Place orders now; not later, E. MEIER, RIO-PIEDRAS, MentlOD the Florists' Florist, PORTO RICO Bxcbance when wrlttoff. Asparagus Plumosus 2% inch pots, $2,50 per 100. 2>4 inch pots, $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. J, S. BLOOM, Riegelsville, Pa. Uention Tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. BOSTON FERNS Palms, Dracaenas Geraniums, Coleus and general bedding stock in large quantlUeB. Write for prices. Cash or references. L.H. FOSTER ESTATE,S,^Dorchester,Mass. Uentlon Tbe Florists* Btzcbanee when wrlttnir. The Green Goods Man W. KEIR PIkesvllle, Md. Asparagus, Smilax, Cochet Rosee, Fisher Carnation B. llPOtloD tbe Florists* Bxcbanr^ wben writlnK. BE WIDE AWAKE Fill your empty houses with something that will yield you 100 per cent, profit on your investment. GODFRBV ASCHMAI^N'S ARAUCARIA EXCELSA will do it. "When you undertake to do anything, do It RIGHT, or else don't begin." This Is our Motto, adopted ten years ago, when we commenced Importing the first lot of the well-known and so much admired Pet Plant, ARAUCARIA HXCBI^SA, from Belgium. This everlasting green foliage plant is growing more in favor by tasteful plant buyers every year. Please watch the growth of our importations in ten years: First year, 100; second, 250; third, 500; fourth, 1.000: fifth, 2,000; this year, 1905. is now the tenth anniversary, with 5,000. How many nest year, 1906 ? The outlook is for 7,000. All of them grown for me in Belgium under contract by an Araucaria specialist. I must say for the benefit of my customers that they were never before so nice and large for the money as this year. I herewith quote you special prices on them, for cash. JUST LOOK : 6V-in. pots. 10 to 12 Ins. high, 2-yr. old, 3 tiers «>-60 B'i-in. pots, 13 to 16 ins. high. 2-yr. old. 3 to 4 tiers 60 6-in.pots,16tol81n8. high, 3-yr. , 3 to 4 tiers . .75 6'4.1n. pots. 18 to 20 ins., 8-yr.. 4 to 5 tiers... 1.00 6>Mn. pots, 20 to 24 ins. high, 3-yr. old. 5 to 6 tiers 1.26 Araucaria Compacta Robusta, unusually largo, very beautiful, 3 sizes. 3 to 4 tiers. 20 to 25 ins. wide, $1.50, $1.75 to $2.00 each. Glauca, 61n. pots, 3 to 4 tiers, 16 to 24 ins. wide, $1.00. $1.25, $1.50, $1.76 each. Kentla Forsteriana, 30 to 36 in. high, 4-yr. old, $1.00; 4-yr. old, 25 to 30 in. high. 75o.; 4-in., made up with 3 plants, about 10 leaves in all, 20 to 25 ins. high. 25c. to 35c. each. Belmore- ana, 4-yr. old. 25 to 30 In. high. Jl.OO each. Above are the sizes entered In the Philadelphia Customs House. Made-up plants (large one in center. 3 smaller ones around], 7 In. pots, $1.50 to $1.76 each. Flcus Blastlca, imported, 4-ln. pots, 25c.; 6-5M in., 35C.-40C. each , 6 in. pots, 50c. each. Areca Lntescens, 3 sizes, 4 in., made up with 8 plants, 18 ins. high, 20c.; 6-in., made up with 3 plants, 25-30-35 in. high, 40c., 60c. to 75c. each. Adlantum Caneatum (Maidenhair Fern) 4-in. pots, very strong, ready for 6 In. or 6 in., 15c. ; 5-ln., very strong, 25c. each. Cocog Weddeliana, 3 in. pots, 12c. Boston Ferns, 6-ln., 30c., 35c,, 40c. each, ; 6-ln., 50c. each. Pierson Ferns, 6-in. 50c. to 60c. each. Asparagus Flamosns Nanns, 3 in., $6.00 to $7.00 per 100. All goods must travel at purchaser's risk. Please mention If pots are wanted. Cash with order, please. GODFREY ASCHMANN, 1012 ONTARIO STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA. WHOLESALE GROWER AND IMPORTER OF POT PLANTS ll«atl«B TW florists* Bxehmox* whao wriClBS. 2 in., $I.2e per 100. Per 100. CKTPTOMERIA JAPONICA,21n $3.00 „ " " 4 in 10.00 ClIPHEA (Cigar riant), 2 In 1.26 E. I. RAWLINCS, Quakertown, Pa. Mention Tbe Florlsta' Eigbapge wbeo writing. ORCHIDS FLORISTS' ORCHIDS Largest Importers, Exporters, Orowers and Hybridizers In the world. SANDER & SONS, St. Albans, England Agent, A. Dimmook, 31 Barclay St., N. T. City 4' HOVTSKS xoo,ooo PL,AP4 Inch, $3.00 per 100. KEMTIASandCOCOS, nice tor centers, 2>4 inch, 10 cts. each ; $9.00 per 100. KEKTIA BEI^BfOREAMA, 6 inch pots, 60 cts. each. SAI^VIA , from flats, $1.00 per 100. H. WESTON, HEMPSTEAD, N. Y Mention Tbe riorietB' Hichange wbep writing. ORCHIDS Arrived in splendid condition : Cattleya 8chroederH>, C. lablata, C. Trianae, C. Warnerii.C. Dowiauaand C. Olgas. Write for prices. LAQER & HURRELL, Summit, N. J. Orchid Growers and Importers Meotlon The FlorlBta' Eichange wben writing. FERNS FROM FLATS ALL BEST SEEDLINGS. Pteris. Aspi- diam TsuBsemense, Cyrtoniium,etc. Good, strong, healthy stock In variety only. Now ready for potti..g. (Two or more plants in each clump). My selections. Price. $1.60 per 100 clumps, by mall. $10.00 per 1000, f. o. b., express. PAMStES WORTH GROWING New crop of seed. $1.00 per packet; $4.00 per oz. : $12.00 per >^ lb. Oash with order, please. Make your address plain to avoid error. C.SOLTAU 1 99 Grant Ave. Jersey City, N.J. Uentlon The Florlata* Bxcbange when writing. Buffalo, N. Y. Most of the trade from this city who attended the convention have re- turned liome, with glowing acounts of Ihe pleasant time given them while in Washington. Naturally, we are all very proud that the highest honor the .society can bestow was this year given to one of our craftsmen, and especially so since this is the second time that honor has come to the trade of Buf- falo. President Kasting is reported as still sojourning at Atlantic City. We have always been proud of our wide stretch of asphalted, clean streets, but the capital can go us several points better. After many delays, the annual pic- nic of the craft is scheduled for the afternoon of August 2 9, at the Bedell House, on the Niagara River. Details are under the committeeship of Messrs. Ed. Slattery. W. Adams, and Rowland Cloudsley, of the Scott Floral Co. It is hoped that a great number will attend, and a good time is prom- ised. H. G. Berning, of St. Louis, was a caller on his return convention trip. Trade about town has been fair of late, consisting mostly of funeral work. Stock, as a rule, was sufficient to meet the demand. Henry J. Wise, of Wise Brothers, growers at East Aurora, has returned from his pleasure-health trip into Canadian fishing districts, so much improved that the planting out of their carnations was quickly accom- plished. Some field stock hereabouts has suffered from too much rain this season. Asters grown for cut blooms were much of a failure from the .same cause, and thus the supply was kept down to normal demands. VIDI. KALAMAZOO, MICH. — C h a r 1 e s Moore, an employee of the Central Michigan Nursery Co., was seriously and perhaps fatally injured on Au- gust 16. as the result of a fall of 30 feet from the top of a scaffolding to the ground. He had been employed on a new building now being erected on the nursery. SPRINGFIELD, OHIO. — F 1 o r i s t Unglaub has been awarded $50 dam- age.s for plants destroyed by a team of mules kept on the county fair grounds. Wsstbury Station, L. I., N. Y. WILLIAM STUPPE Lowest quotations given on grafted fleld-grown Mme. Levavassenr Rose, the Baby Rambler, delivery December. Field-grown own root Roses, Frau Karl Drusrhki, Killarney and other Tea, Tea Hybrid, Remontant and Rambler Roses. Asparagui^ Plnmosus NanuH, $12.00 per 1000; $1.25 per 100. Sprengeri, $8.00 per 1000; $1.(0 per 100. AH following at 50<-. per 100; 94.00 per 1000. Toung plants of the WiniP'r-blooming Forget-me-not tor edging carnation beds or pot forcing. For September delivery : Hardy Carnations, to flower in all shades of col rs abnut Decoration Day, in 10 to 25 shoots, sold in old countries planted In pots when flowering or fir cut. Pansy plants of best strain; Ten "Weeks Stockw, 3 colors for Easter flowering; Dratn^na Indivisa. Cycla- men from a famous collection, five colors, should give exhibition plants nest year, $2,00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. Mention Tbe riorlBts' Ricbange when writing. BEGONIA QLOIRE DE LORRAINE Per 100 2-in. pots, strong, bushy plants, ready for 4-ln. pots $15.00 3-ln. pots, ready tor 5-ln. pots . . 25.00 4-ln. " " " 6 " . . 40.00 TURNFORD HALL (New) 2-in. pots $25.00 Now ready for delivery. Cash with order from unknown cor- respondents. J. A. PETERSON McHenry Ave., Westwood, Cincinnati, Oliio Uentlon tli» Florists' Bxcbanxe wben writing. August 26, 1(06 The Hlorists' Exchange 269 oi:.:-aoaoBoaoaoaoaoaoaoBvBc-a.:-aoa?B.:aoavaoBOBoaoBvB?B"B"BvB"a"Boa%"B"BOB?B^^ IDREER'S RENTIASi TT"ixro .<5r*« to Kentia Forsteriana -in. pots, 4 leaves, 8 to 10 in 5 5 to 6' ' 5 to 0 G 6 C G 6 Gto7 G to7 la to 15 15 18 to 20 28 to 30 30 to 32 32 to 36 3G 42 12 to 45 45 to 48 Per doz. high ...$1.25 2.00 4.00 6.00 Most complete liiu; of t^izf^Huiid bcNtviil- iiesever offered. lt'po.s8ible visit ouriiur- Nerii^s and nialce personal inspection. ! Iciot; f xrozxx Kentia Belmoreana lO-in. tubs, 6 to 7 leaves, 5% to 6 ft. high 10 " 6 to 7 " GtoGM " 12 " Oto7 " 6>$to7 " 12 " 6to7 " 7 " 12 " 6 to 7 " 8 " Made-up Kentia Forsteriana We call special attention to our stock of Kentia Forsteriana in small tubs ; these are fine, plauts of exceptional value that are certain to please. Height Per doz. 3-in. pots, 3 plants in a pot, 10 to 12 inches $2.00 7-ii 8 8 10 10 12 1? 1' 3 4 . tubs 3 3 3 3 3 " 3 to 4 " 3 to 4 " 3 to 4 ' 15 to 18 Height 3\ when writing. SPECIAL PRICES ON Silai m Spiengeii SMILAX Per 100 . $1.00 PerlOOO $10.00 SPRENQERI . . 1.25 10.00 ROBUSTUS . 2.50 DEFLEXUS . . 2.50 Good stock. These prices are made ouly for the purpose of making room. Order now; they won't last ALBERT M. HERR Lancaster, Pa. Mention Tbe Florists' Exchangr when writing. SCOTTII See my advt. In Issue of August 12. JOHN SCOTT, Gll?Sh'„*j;rel Brfloklyn, N.Y. Branch : E. 45th St. and Rutland Rd., Flatbush Telephone, 1207 Williamsbnre. Mention Tbe Florlata' Eichange when wiftlog. 2000 Rubber Plants Hi In. pots 2 ft. 6 in. high., $27.00 per 100; $280.00 per 1000. BoBton Ferns, 6 In. pots, $2'>.00 per 100. Araucaria Excelea, 6 in. pots, 4 tiers, 80c. each All good strong plants. Cash with orderpleaae JOHN GILKINSON.^'^Tr'-'Brooklyn, N.Y. Mention The Florists' Bxcbange when writing. KENTIAS As 6ood As Can Be Grown JOSEPH HEACOCK ■WYNCOTE, PA. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. PRIMROSES IMPROVED CHINESE Finest grown, strong. 2 inch, $2.00 per 100 CINERARIAS i,'^%Tim.'" "''"'' ^ '"•• Ai>iiM naiav Finest GlanCa, mixed, 1000 HIAHT DAIST seeds. 25c. BAK|A«^ GIANT. The finest large- f A Pi o T flowering varieties, critically selected, 5000 seeds. $1.00; halt pkt., 60c. 4^500 seeds of "Giant Mme. Ferrett" added to every $1.00 pkt. of Giant Pansy Seed. OASH, Extra count of seeds In al] packets. JOHN F. RUPP, Shirenanstown, Pa. Tbe Home of Primroses Mention Tbe Hortsta' Exchange when writing. 270 The Plorists' Exchange CLASSIFIED MOvan-isawEMTS ' ^^^^Mh with Ord«r The columns under tbla taeadtns are re- Berved (or advertisementa of Stock (or Sale, Stock Wanted, Help Wanted, Situ- ations Wanted or other Wants; also of Greenhouse*. Land, Second-Hand Mate- rials, etc.. For Sale or Rent Our ebarge Is 10 cts. per line (7 worde to the line), set solid, without display. Display advertisements In these col- umns IS cents per line; count 14 lines to the Inch. No advertisement taken tor less than EO cents (SS words), except Situations Wanted. [If replies to Help Wanted. Situations Wanted, or other advertisementa are to be addressed care of this office, add 10 cents to cover expense of forwardlns.] SrOCIKFOR^ALE^ IMPERIAL Tlolet plants, from 2'A-lncl] puts; large, first-class plants. $2.50 per 100. Wise Bros., Kast Aurura, N. ¥. THOMAS LAWSON Caruatlons; 960 strong, busby plants; price, $42.00. B. J. Shaw. P. O. Box 1066. Spj-lngtield, Muss. 2,000 KAISEKIN. 2-lu.. $15.00 per 1.000; 1,200 American Boauty. 2'^-lll., nice, stocky plants, $30.00 per 1,000. C. & G. L. Pennock, Lans- downe. Pa. FIELD grown carnations, not picked over, all first-class stock. Enchantress. Lawson. Pros- perity and Queen. Send for price Uat. Mrs. P, F. Conley, Providence. R. I. 2.000 CARNATIONS for sale, consisting of Law- son. Fair Maid, Queen, Boston Market and a few other varieties; these are good plants. M. A. Spencer, 78 Summer St.. Haverhill, Mass. ROSES^Bride. Bridesmaid. Ivory, 3-1il pots, nice, strong, clean plants. $4 per 100; $36 per 1,000. Calla bulbs, 2-ln. and over; home-grown, $6 per 100. John Schafer. Ballston Spa, N. Y. CAkNATIONS— Strong, field-grown, Fair Maid, Queen, $5.00 per 100. Violets, fleld-grown clumps. Prince of Wales. Campbell. Imperial, $5.00 per 100. W. G. Kroeber, 355 North St., New Bedford. Mass. CARNATIONS— Nice, field-grown plants, Joost, Pond. $40.00 per 1.000; Wolcott, Lawson. Pros- perity, $50.00 per 1,000; Enchantress. New Day- break. $Go.0O pOT 1,000; 100 same rate. Terms cash. M. J. Sclia.af, Dansville. N. Y. CATALPA SPEOIOSA. Silver Maple, Red Bud. American Sweet Chestnut, Black Walnuts, Ozler Dogwood. American Persimmon, American Elm. Tulip, Poplar, Sweet Gum, Russian Mul- barry. Buckeye, Oaks. Sycamore, California Privet, Wistarias. Ampelopsis. Yucca Fllamen- tosa. Althea Rosea, River Birch, and many other seedlings; also Tree and Shrub Seeds. Send for trade list. Forest Nursery & Seed Co., McMinnville. Tenn. SITUATIONS J^MMTED FIRST-CLASS designer and decorator wants to make a change of position. Address G. C. care Florists' Exchange. YOUNG LADY wishes position in store; seven years* city experleQce; best of references. Eastern State preferred. F, 0., care Florists' Exchange. SITUATION wanted; single; Al grower of roses, carnations; take charge 50,000 feet galss. Address Florist, care Mrs. Murphy 132 East 32d St., New York. SITUATION wanted by first-class, all around Scotch florist as working foreman; long ex- perience; single. State wages and address G. Q., care Florists' Exchange. SITUATION wanted by a competent florist; Ger- man, 32 ; long years' experience ; reliable worker; good references; state particulars. 325 Washington St.. Hoboken. N. J^ SITUATION wanted In florist store In New York City, or vicinity, by an experienced de- signer and dectrator; strictly temperate. Ad- dress Box 63, Bayslde, L. I., N. Y. POSITION wanted as foreman; competent to handle large place. I have had charge of leading places growing for New York market. T. G. Williams, Box 23. Highland Mills, N. Y. SITUATION wanted by experienced all around gardener in nursery or landscape work, with fair knowledge of construction, roads and drain- age. Address Gardener, 59 Tyler St., Boston, Mass. FIRST-CLASS gardener and greenhouse man, well recommended, single, good worker de- sires care of private place near New York City Understands fruit culture. Address G. A care The Florists' Exchange. SITUATION wanted by good carnation grower- lo years' experience, principally carnations; single, age 32; only flrst-clasa place wanted- wages, $65.00 per month; references Address r- respondence kindly reiiuented. Address SEEDS- MAN, care Florists' Exchange. llPDtloD th» riorlgf ' Bichange when wrItlPK. HELP WANTED WANTED at once, lady for retail store who can make designs, and a willing helper. G. C. Boyd. 214 Walnut St.. Wilmington, Del. WANTED — A good man for general greenhouse work; one who is able to attend to roses, etc. Address G. F., care Florists' Exchange. WANTED— ASSISTANT IN ROSE HOUSES. PERMANENT POSITION TO RIGHT PARTY. WM. PLUMB. BEDFORD STATION, N. Y . __ W^ ANTED, two men for general greenhouse work; all stock grown for retail. State ex- perience and wages required to Chas. L. Stan- ley. Plalnfield, N. J. WANTED, man with experience In greenhouse work as assistant in rose houses: good wages; permanent position. Address with full particu- lars^ WANTED at once. In western United States, a rose grower and a carnation grower; must be first-class men. For full particulars address D. 0.. care Florists' Exchange. WANTED, a good, steady, all around man for retail store; must be good salesman. Address with reference and state wages. H. B. Wilson, 88 Main St. E.. Rochester, N. Y. WANTED — Working foreman, married man, who understands growing roses, carnations and gen- eral stock. State wages, experience and refer- ences^^ WANTED. AT ONCE. A GOOD MAN FOR VIO- LETS AND GENERAL STOCK. ADDRESS, WITH REFERENCES. A. J. SMITH. CENTRAL NTTRSBRY CO.. KALAMAZOO. MICH. WANTED, an assistant, one not afraid of work; steady position for the right man; wages, $25 per month, with board and room. Flora T. Hnwell. Florist. L. B. 14. Pine Bush. N. Y. WANTED, competent rose grower to take charge of section; permanent place ftir good man. Apply in person or write at once to Ed- gHj- C. Hopping, Florham Park, near Madison, N. J. ^ WANTED AT ONCE — COMPETENT ROSE GROWER; SINGLE MAN PREFERRED; WAGES $100 PER MONTH. REFERENCES AND PARTICULARS TO F. D.. CARE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE. WANTED, two young gardener assistants; must have some knowledge of trees and shrubs, those who have worked In a nursery preferred. Send references, stating expeirience and wages under A. L. S., Topsfleld. Mass. WANTED by a New York flower store, first- class man with practical New York experi- ence in all branches of flower, plant and decora- tive work. Apply with references and wages expected to G. L.. care Florists' Exchange. WANTED— By September 15. for retail store, a good salesman, pleasing address and good designer; wages, $20.00 per week; prospect of advancement to right party. Give full particu- lars and reference to F. L., care Florists' Eli- change. WANTED, an experienced deslgncj- and sales- man. Good salary and steady position to the right person. None but those who have been do- ing highest class of work need applv. Flelsch- uian Floral Co.. 25th St. and Broadway. New Yorfc_Clty^_ W.\NTED. gentleman who can take entire charge of a retail seed store; state age, whether man of family, nationality, amount of experience and former employers, salary capa- ble of earning. Address G. H., care Florists' Exchange. J. M. THORBURN A CO., 36 CORTLANDT ST. NEW YORK, ARE IN NEED OF A TRUST- WORTHY AND_ EXPERIENCED STRONG MAN IN THEIR WHOLESALE SMALL SEED DB- C-'^?JJJJ?^'^- APPLY WITH REFERENCES, NAMING WAGES EXPECTED TO P W RRUr.OERHOF. PRESIDENT. A PORTER FOR REQUIRED "^^''^ ^^^^^ DEPARTMENT ALSO WANTED — A competent gardener to take charge of our propagating department, haying about 5.000 square feet of glass, and our lath bouse occupying 60,000 square feet. Must be a sood propagator and have a general knowledge of or- namental trees and shrubs. A good opportanlty for an energetic man who wlahes to advance and who Is not afraid of work. Address Fan- cher Creek Nurseries. Inc., Fresno, Cal. WANTED Competent salesman to travel for Seed house in Boston. Address F. G. B., General Delivery, Boston P. 0., Mass. Mfntlon the FlorlBta' EicbaPite when writing. WANTED CARNATION GROWER Night Fireman and young man with some experience In growing roaea and carnatlona. State age, experience, salary, etc. W. K. PARTRIDGE CINCINNATI, OHIO Mention The Florists' Bxchange when writing. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES WANTED— To correspond with a good violet grower with a little money. Vern L. Schlu- i-aff. Erie, Pa. GREENHOITSE for Bale. 18x40. In fine condi- tion. Including holler and pipes. Apply to Mrs. W. T. Duryea, AmltyTllle. L. I.. N. Y. FOR RENT, two greenhouses, 100 feet long, by 20 feet wide; heated by hot water; houses In sood condition. Address S. A. Webb. Parkers- villM. Chester Co., Pa. rOR SALE or to lease, greenhouses of about 25.000 feet of glass; hot-water heating; good house and barn; two acres of good land. In fine location, near trolley. Address G. M., care Florists' Exchange. FOR SALE or to let. two greenhouses, about 8.000 sq. ft.. In good running order, and about one acre of land. In Dorchester, Boston, Mass. For full particulars address Thomas Stock, 251 Minot St.. Dorchester, Mass. TO RENT at reasonable price, five greenhouses In the village of North Tarrytown, with stock, ground 200x100, good eight-room cottage; village water. Established 14 years. Address Flnrist. Box 77. North Tarrytown, N. Y . FOR SALE or rent, greenhouse establishment of the late William A. Bock; best location on Massachusetts Ave., doing good wholesale and retail business. Full particulars on application to James Patersnn, Admr., 2394 Massachusetts Ave.. North Cambridge, Mass. FOR SALF — Plant of 10.000 square ft. of glass, only built two and four years. Three houses newly planted to roses; splendid location and trade. Price for lot and everything, $3.0fX): three to five hundred cash, balance ?20 monthly. .Tnhn Pult Estate. North Tonawanda. N. Y. l WILL sell a portion of my Interest In a florist business, estahllshod 35 years, to a grower of ireneral greenhouse stock ; must understand the retfiil business, be a hustler, a good salesman and take entire charge of a greenhouse, for which he will receive a weekly salary and re- <'elve a share of profit; please do not answer unless you have above qualifications and mean bnslnef^s. Lncalion. Connecticut. F. T,. care '■'lorlsts' Exchange. FOR S.\LE — A good paying greenhouse estab- liwhrnent of R.OOn ft. double-thick glass, every- thing in good running ordftr and In first-class ii?p;\ir. Well stocked with carnations, roses, vio- lets and bedding stock. Located in a thriving, prosperous N. E. town of 10.000 population. A trood established business on a paying basis, :ind one which can be largely Increased. Con- nerfed with above Is a seed and plant catalogue business, with full equipment, which will be sold separately or In connection with the plant. F. R., carp Florists* Exchange. FOR SALE — 10 h. p. steam upright boiler, $65; al.so 20 IH-lnch gate valves. 75c. each. Mr. Pe Mar, Eryantvllle. Mass. FOR SALE— 10.000 feet of glass, two-thirds In six and elght-fnot sashes. J. C. Rossow, 24 Troy S1-. Jersey City, N. J. PIPE. 1.200 ft. of 2-lnch. 6c. per ft.; also 140 :ixQ sash. 3 rows of glass, and one Baker coll lieater. $25.00: all In good condition. H. King, Tappan, N. Y. ^ FOR SALE, a No. 5 Kroeschell hot watej holler, complete, with all attachments. In the beat lit condition; cheap; reason for selling, we have put in a larger boiler. Write us. E I. Raw- lings. Quakertnwn. Pa. FOR SALE. 5-gallnn copper Rlpplev Compressed Air Sprayer, with fine Vermorel Spray Nozzle; brand new; never used, Five dollars takes It, f. o. b.. New York. Address U. A., care Flor- ists' Exchange. FOR SALE— 1,000 feet 4-inch cast Iron pipe, spigot ends to be cut, 6c. per foot; Davis du- plex belt pump, 2"^-inch suction. 2-lnch dls- <"harge. ?60: Baldwiusvllle. centrifugal pump. .■^-Inch suction, 2-inch discharge, $25; low pree- siLre American Blower Co steam engine. 10 to 20 lbs. steam, 4 to 15 h. p, S150.00. C. & G. L. Pennock, Lansdowne, Pa. S'p'o'^N CARNATIONS 1,200 Kstelle. 700 EncliantreBs, 260 Queen Louise. A tew hundred Gov, Roosevelt and Harlo- warden. $6.00 per 100; $iS per 1000. Fine Strong Plants. W, SABRANSKY, Kenton, O. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. BBQOIVI A Gloire De Lorraine strong 2% in. plants, $15.00 per 1000. S.S. SKIDELSKY 824 N 24th St PHILADELPHIA, P. A. Mention the Florists' Bxcbange when wrltlnit. The Sea Cliff Nurseries FLORISTS. HORTICULTURISTS aid LANDSCAPE ARCHITEaS Dwarf and Trained Fruit Trees a Specialty Wo are offering FIELD=GROWN CARNATIONS Knchantress, first-class plants, $6.00 per 100. Mrs. TlioH. W. Lawson, Ist class, 8 to 12 shoots, $6.00 per 100; 2d class, $1.00 per 100. Admiral Cervera, strong plants, $6,00 per 100. Cash with order. FD. BOULON & SON, Sea Cliff, L I., N.Y. Mention the Flwlsts' Bxehance when wrlHiiK. MISCELLANEOUS SECOND-HAND boUers; several Lord A Burn- ham new style boilers, almost new ; also Hltchings & Weathered; complete In every way and tested before leaving shop. Wm. H. Lntton, West Side Avenue Depot, Jersey City, N. J. FOR SALE Greenhouse Material milled from Gulf Cypress, to any detail furnished, or onr own patterns as desired, cut and spliced ready for erection. Estimates for com- plete constructions furnished. V. E. REICH, Brooklyn, N. Y. 1429-1437 Aletropolitan Ave. Mention The FlorlBts' Exchange when writing. FOR SALE DM UPC Bider- Ericsson. Second-hand, from rUIViro 940.00 np; all repairs; other makes; new ; cheap. nnil CDC 1 second-hand No. 36 Florida Steam DUILCnO Boiler, good condition, will beat 1,000 square feet of glasB, for $36.00, 3 Richmond cast Iron sectional boilers. Al condition, will heat 2,000 square feet of glass each, at $45.00 each , piDC Good serviceable second-hand, with rirC Threads; 2-ln.. 7 cts.; 1^^-in., &H cts.; IM-ln., 39iot8.; 1-in., 3cts,; 2% in.,10ota.; 3 In., I4cts.; 4in.,19otB.: 4 in. cast iron, IScts. New 2-in, Standard, full lengths, with couplings, BH cts. ft. Old and new flttlngs and valves. CTflPI^C and nice New Economy, best made. OlUU^O allU UICO No. I Threads, ^-ln„ 94-ln.. 1-ln. pipe, $3.00. No. 2 Threads, IM-In., 1^-in., 2-in. pipe, 94.00. outs !^-ln.-l-ln. pipe, $1,00. No. 2 cuts l-ln.-2-in. pipe, $1.30. STILLSON WREHCHES iJi-in^'-'.^^nUf- 24-in. gripe M-ln.-2H In. pipe, $2.<0; 36ln., grips >i-lii.-3H-ln. pipe, W.76. PIPE VISES S^UVoo^-^""''^'-'' «-'"-» QHnULn nUOt presoure, lyi cts. per ft.; Hln not guaranteed, 4M cts, per ft. HOT-RFn SASH *■«*■ 0rP>-68s.3-ft.i8ft.,from nUI-DCU OHOn 70 cts. np; glazed, complete, from $1.60 np. Second-hand, as good as new complete, at $1.2S and $1. 00 each. RAniATnR'' '*>^>2 •nd 13iI2, Single, at '■"'"' «1.7I) per box; 12il2 and IO1I6 B, Double, at $2.65; 12x14, 12x16, 12x20. 14x14 B Dou- ble, at »2.S5; 16x16, 16x18, 14x20 B, Double at $3.10; 16x24 B, Double, at $3.30, 10x12 Old single, at $1.60. Get our prices on New Oulf Cypress Bnlld- inff Material, Ventilating Apparatus. Oil White Lead, Putty, Paint, Points, etc. ETROPOLITAN IaTERIAL CO. 1398-1408 Metropolitan Avenue, BROOKLYN, N.Y. MMtlsB Tbe norlilB' lictaeno when writing. M! ADgust ae, 190S The Plorists' Exchange 271 Commercial Violet :: Culture :: A Treatise on the Growing and Mar- keting of Violets for Profit A Standard Work Written by Request of the Publishers of the Florists' Exchange BY DR.. B. T. GALLOIVAY CHIEF OF THE BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE THE ONLY COMPREHENSIVE WORK ON THE SUBJECT. Gives every detail necessary to success. Superbly illustrated with over sixty plates, plans, diagrams, Including Working Drawings of Model Violet Houses; Plans for Complete Heating Systems; Photographs showing Methods of Handling Soil, Pre- paring the Beds, Bunching the Flowers, Packing for shipment, etc. Numerous illustrations showing the character of the more important diseases are also given. Elegantly printed on heavy wood-cut paper, and bound In flexible covers of roya! purple and gold, 224 pages. Price, $1.50, by mail, postpaid. Send for free sample pages. A. T. DE U MARE PRINTING AND PUBLISHING CO. Ltd. Offlcet: 2 to 8 Duanc St., H. Y. Address P. 0. BOX 1697, HEW YORK CITY CniFFON 4,6, 10, 13 and 18 inch, all colors. RIBBONS S^incVall colors. Write tor prices. .'. All Florists' Supplies. SCRANTON FLORIST SUPPLY CO., 201 No. Seventh Avenue, SCRANTON, PA. Mention The Florlata' BJxchapge wheo writing. 122 W. 26th STREET NEW YORK REED ^ KELLER Importers and p | ^\ D I & T ft' ftllDDI lETft Oalax Leaves and Manutacturers of rfci\^I%IOI« 0\Jr^r^klBO Decorative Greenery New York Agents for Oftldwell's, Monroe, Ala., Parlor Brand Smtlax. MentlOD Tb** Flnrtats' Bichange when writing. ^^^ 111 From 2-inch pots, $2.50 per 100 E. C. HAINES Bedford Station, N. Y. UenttoD the FlorlBt*' Exchange when writing- Sheep Manure Pulverized. Free from all Adulteration. In Bag, $18.00 per Ton. Special price on car load lots In bulk. ROBERT SIMPSON Clifton, N. J. Uentlon The Florlata* Exchange when writing. CHRYSANTHEMUMS For TarletleB and Prices See Page 228 STOCK ot Last Issue. VIOLETS POTS Marie Louise, (3.00 per 100: $25.00 per 1000. Own Rod ROSES Fine Stocit Bride, Bridesiuald, Golden Gate, 31n. pota S7.00 per 100; $80.00 per 1000. Sunritie, Sunset, Ferle, Chatenay, Ivory, in., *8.00 per 100. Franz Deegen. Klllarney,31n.,$10.00perl00. Pres. Carnot, KaUerin, 3 in.. $8.00 per 100. Clothilde Soupert, Crimson Rambler, from 6 in. potg, strong, $26.00 per 100. CRAFTED FINE STOCK Bride, Bridesmaid, Golden Gate, Carnot, Kalserin, Testout, La France. Wootton, Wattevllle, Albany, Franz Deeg:en,tbey are in 3 inch pota, at $15.00 per 100. Killarney, from 3 In. pots, $18.00 per 100. HARDY EVERGREENS For Varieties and Prices See Page 228 of Lest Issue. Field- Grown CARNATION Healthy Stock 100 White Lawson $10.08 Nelson Fisher 9.00 Judge Hinsdale 9.00 Mrs. M. A. Patten 9.00 Lieutenant Peary 16.00 Viola Allen. White Bradt S.Oo Adonis, Boston Market^ Chlcagro, Gold Nugget, Golden Beauty, Mrs. 6. M. Bradt. Prosperity, Pink Arnaazindy, The Queen 7.00 Morning Glory. Melba, Hra. F. Joost, Queen Louise, White Cloud, Gen. Sfaceo 6.00 Alpine Glcw, Mrs. Xheo. Roosevelt, Alaska 4.00 ASPARAGUS 8PRENCERI 3 In. pots, $6.00 per 100. SMILAX From 2>4 In. pots, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. WOOD BRO»., rifthkiii, New York Uentlon the FlorlBte* Rxcbsmre when writJog. Uentluii Uiu llurlitu' Bzchange when writing. A Tin Duster is inside the keg SOWlUGS OR WOOD LICE Destroyed by using HAMMOND'S SLUG SHOT No mistake about this. Sold by Seedsmen ror pamphlet, address B. HAMMOND FIshklll-on-Hudson.N.Y. THE STANDARD TREATISE ON CARDENINC. \\\ DnBDEIEI'S llSSiliTIIIIT Ne>A^ Edition. UNDER THE DIRECTION AND GENERAL EDITORSHIP OF WILLIAM WATSON Curator, Royal Qardens, Kew. 'ih iruughly Up-to-Date; The Rbcognized Authority on Gardening; Most Distinguished Contributors; Lavish in Illustration; Indispensable to Practical Florists and Gardeners, to Country Gentlemen and the Amateur. A Complete Encyclopedia of Gardening. The Leader Among Gardening Books. For the past half-century The Gardener's Assistant has main- tained its unique position as the standard treatise on practical and scientific horticulture. The publishers in this new edition have given this monumental work such a complete remodeling, revision and extension as will en- able it to hold in the twentieth century the place which it worthily filled throughout the latter half of the nineteenth. It is so thoroughly up-to-date, and is so comprehensive in scope, as to constitute a com- plete encyclopedia of all that is known about the science and art of a^ardening. No one who wishes to excel in gardening, either as a Dusiness, or a hobby, can afford to be without it. The Gardener's Assistant is a compendium of all operations of the garden and arboretum; from the formation of the garden and plant-houses to the cultivation of all kinds of plants, whether for use or ornament: trees, shrubs, herbaceous and alpine plants, stove and 2^reenhouse plants, orchids, ferns, succulents; fruit, both under glass and in the orchard or kitchen-garden, and vegetables of all kinds. Everything has been done that could be done to elucidate the text by the free use of illustrations. These represent recent gardening appliances, houses, heating apparatus, flowers, trees, diagrams, schemes for laying out the garden, methods of pruning, etc. In fact, wherever a picture would be useful a picture is given. Moreover, in addition to the black-and-white text illustrations, there are twenty-five full-page black-and-white plates, and eighteen colored plates of flowers and fruits, specially prepared for the work by eminent artists. THE FIRST PORTION of the work deals with GENERAL PRIN. CIPLES; THE SECOND PORTION is devoted to directions for the CULTIVATION OF DECORATIVE PLANTS OF ALL KINDS— stove, greenhouse and hardy trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants; THE THIRD PORTION treats upon FRUIT CULTIVATION in all its oranches, both under glass and outside; and THE FOURTH PORTION apon the GROWTH AND MANAGEMENT OF VEGETABLES \ND HERBS. THE GARDENER'S ASSISTANT has been made the SOUNDEST ind MOST PRACTICAL, as it is unquestionably the NEWEST and MOST UP-TO-DATE, Book on Horticulture. SEND FOR PROSPECTUS. We have obtained the exclusive right to the sale of this invaluable vvrork in the United States. It is elegantly printed, on thick, durable paper, in two handsome imperial 8vo. volumes, substantially bound in Roxburgh, half leather, cloth sides, marbled edges, about 1300 pages. PRICE, delivered free, by express, to any part of the country, cash with order, $15.00. Money refunded If not satisfactory. Or, we will send purchaser the two volumes on receipt of a first payment of 94. OO and six monthly paymenta thereafter of 92.00 each. A. T. DE LA MARE PRINTING AND PUBLISHING CO. Ltd., \l^r. New York Fablishers and Proprietors THE FLORISTS' EXCBANOE. The value of The Gardener's Assistant has been endorsed in this country by many of our leading gardeners. It can be purchased on easy monthly installments and should be in the hands of ever] gardener desirous of being thoroughly conversant with all the develop ments of his business. We are Headquarters for all books In print touching on Hortlcultuial Subjects. Write ui for a Catalogue. 272 The Florists' Exchange ENGRAVINGS THAT PRINT EASILY 213— DOUBLE SCARLET GERANIUM, {2.00, That's the kind we make! Have been since '73! The quality of paper and printing you use will be a secondary consideration if we make your illustra- tions. It you are not on our mailing list, send for our catalog of electrotypes. JAS. M. BRYANT 706 Chestnut St. PHILADELPHIA, PA. lienttoD tbe Florists* Bxcbange wtaeo writing. 216-URGE SINGLE GERANIUM, $2.00. PANSY PLANTS Giant Market. Plants trom my owd home- grown seeds, selected trom the beat Giant varie- ties, mixed colors; fine stocky plants, ready about September 5, $3.60 per 1000. Send for prices on 6,000 and 10.000 lots. Cash with order. E. A. BLINN, Cromwell, Conn. Mention tbe Florists' Exchange wbep writing. PANSY PLANTS Peter Brown's Prize Strain of flfamnioth Blooming Pansies. Fine stocky plants, grown in open field. Plants ready about September 10. $4-00 per lOOU. CHARLES S. DUTTON, Jl'li. Holland, Mich. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. New Begonia From 2 in. pots $15.00 per 100; $140.00 per 1000. LEHNIG & WiNNEFELD Hackensacky New Jersey Montlon The Flortats' Escbanee wben wrltlnK. PBIMDLA OBCONIOA GRANDrFLOBA COMPACTA The New Hybridized 6iant-flowered Are Keady Now in 3^ in. Pots COUPACTA, a fine potter, $6.00 per 100. CARMINE, PINK, PUKPLE, VIOLET, MIXED COLUBS, $3.50 per loO. 0. V. ZANGEN, Seedsman, HOBOKEN, N. J. Mention the FloriBta' Exchange when writing. 8MILAX StroDti plants. 2^ In. pote, $1.25 per 100. Strong plants, transplanted Id boxes, SOc. per 100. m, BAVJIX4NM, Park Ridge, N.J. Mention tbe Florists' Bxchange when writing. J. E. FELTHOUSEN Bedding Plant Specialist SCHENECTADV, I«. Y. Uention the Flortsti' Bxchaue when wrlttog. SMILAX Fine thrifty stock. 2 inch, $1.26 per 100. Cineraria Hybrids Oranditlura, Mlchell's Giant Prize, 2 In.. $2.00 per lUU. Beady Sept. 1. Shasta I>aisy, flue. 3 In., $1.00 per 100. Paris Daisy, white. 2 m . $2.00 per 100. Primula Obconlca Grandlllora. i vars. 100 21n 12 00 Asparagus Sprengeri. 3 In 3 00 Rex Begonias. Fine. 3 In 5 00 Abutllons. The new French dwarl. 8 vars. ; they are beauties. B. 0.. by mail, $2.50 per lOO. Cash with order, please. GEO. J. HUGHES, Berlin, N. J. Mention The Florists* Bxchange wben writing. CYCLAMEN Splendens Olganteum Hybrids Finest strain in the world. In five true colors. Including the fringed varieties, strong, well-grown stock from 2>a In. pots, $6.00 per lOO ; $16.00 per 1000; from 3 In. pots, $7 00 per 100: from 3'-^ In. pots. $12.00 per 100; from 4 In. pots, $15.00 per 100. FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS 4nO0 Lawson. 1000 Prosperity, first-class grown stock, $5.00 per 100; $iB.00 per 1000. Satisfaction Guaranteed PAUL MADER, East Stroodsborg. Pa. Mention Tbe Florists* Bxchange wben writing. GERANIUMS Rooted Cuttings. Ready In September. Nutt, Ricard, Poitevine, Bucbuer, Doyle, Viand, Pasteur and others. $1.00 per 100; $10,1.0 per 1000. Cash with Obdeb. ERNEST HARRIS. Delanson, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Eichsnge wben writing. GeranluiD$ ii||s^» Three acres planted for stock, rooted cuttings In any quantity after September 1. I will guarantee them to reach you In good growing condition, and would like to book your order now. Send for list. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Meotloo tbe Florists' Bxcbanife wben writing. Pansy Seedlings The very choicest strains, mlsed, $3.50 per loOO. Separate Colors, lavender, yellow and white, $1.00 per luoo. CASH WITH THE ORDEB. J. CONDON, Florist, lllSlT^iTr Mention The Florlsta' Eichapge wben writing. ROBT. CRAIG A SON JOHN BURTON, Recelvar. ROSES, PALHS, CROTONS CARMAXIOMS and Moveltles in DECORATIVE I>I.AB(TS Market and 49th Sts., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Uention tbe Florists* Bxchange when writing. Cyclamen Plants Glganteum Strain, seed taken of only selec- ted flowers and well built stock; none better: 3 In.. $7.00 per 100; $65.00 per 1900. Seed of above strain, new crop, $6.00 per lOOO. San Francisco. Cal.. July 12. 1905. "The Cyclamen Seedlings arrived to-day in good shape. We are well pleased and are glad to know that by packing properly plants will stand the trip." PABK FLOKAL CO. C. WINTERICH, Defiance, Ohio Mention the riortit»' Exchange when writliig. PRIIVIROSES Chinese and Obconica. ready Augustas Forbesli Baby Florlbunda. yellow per 100. »2.00 2.00 a.oo ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus. 2 in. pots per 100, $2.00 Sprengeri, 2 In. pots. " 2.00 SHASTA DAISY, 2 in. pots " 2.50 PANSY SEED, large fiowering Oz. 400 JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio Mention The Florists* Kxchapge wben writing. C. R. HILLS, Grand Rapids, Mich. Per 100 Primroses, all varietiee, 2% in. . . $2.00 Cinerarias, 2;4 in 2.00 Christmas Peppers, 2% in. . . . 2.00 " " 3 in 3.50 Per 100 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 3 in $5.00 Forget-rie-Nots, field clumps . . 4.00 Smilax, 21^ In 1.50 If it Comes from HILLS, it's All Right Ueotion the Florists* Bxchange wh» writing. THE WEEK'S WORK. Timme's Timely Teachings. Sweet Peas. As work laid out for the coming week, the sowing of sweet peas ranks among: the first to be attended to, if the raising of a crop of flowers for Midwinter cutting has been planned. Where the benches are not in use otherwise, the seeds may be sown directlv into the soil in these, a proceeding preferable in every way to starting the seeds in pots and a subse- quent transfer of the plants from pots to bench. However, this latter course is the only one open to the grower who reckons on a good picking of blooms before early Spring, and whose benches are now holding chrysanthemums or being occupied otherwise. The soil in which the chrysanthemums were grown will do finely for sweet peas. The advice to plant the seeds of sweet peas two or three inches deep into the highly enriched soil of a solid bed, or into a ueep btncti liuiuing eight or nine inches of the fattest kind of compost — an advice held forth and followed faith- fully by practitioners who theorize ad- mirably, but never raise flowers suffi- cient to make the culture of sweet peas under glass worth wniie — has had the effect of darkening many a greenhouse with an unmanageable entanglement of the most luxurious growth of pea vines, excellent as fodder for cattle, but ob- stinately refusing to bring forth the fervently longed for rich harvest of ex- ceptionally fine flowers. Under an open air culture a feeding to the full, a deep, rich soil and a pampering treatment of the sweet peas may lead to astounding results and be richly rewarded by a bountiful, long lasting crop of a supe- rior grade of flowers. Not so in artifi- cially heated glass houses. In the dead nf Winter. The srrds. either sown In hills or given a distance of a few inches in the row, are merely pressed into the surface of the soil ; no trench to bo made of any kind rnr uieir lecepnun. ^ ia.>cr oi from three to four inches of any kind of ordinary good soil is all that is need- ed for sweet peas. A raised bench, with six or seven feet of clear head room, in a light, well-ventilated and moderately warmed house, in a carnation range, for instanre, should be chosen for this cul- culture. After the first leader has be- gun to make headway, any after growth, or suckers from below the ground, are plucked away as fast as they appear. So also should the first and second flower buds, generally coming blind on early varieties under glass, be picked off. Plenty of water for the spreading roots, but moderation in sprinkling and entire cessation of spraying when the color of the blooms begins to show, are points to be heeded. A busy, uninterrupted picking of bright-colored, long-stemmed flowers for a period of about six weeks in the mid- dle of Winter should be regarded as the realization of the highest flight of hope, the limit of expectancy, and if the pea crop comes up to this mark there will be money in it for the grower. Frame Cultures. All the stock in frames has done splendidly so far and come through the most critical period of the Summer sea- son in better shape than for many years previous. I refer to such stock as pri- mulas, olnemrias, cele.stlal peppers, cy- clamen and other plants oi auuicient Importance to justify earnest effort in their culture and unrcsrr^'cd gratiflcatlon ' at their wellbeing. I-'rom now on less sliaamg ana spnnKling, mure wateniig and ventilation should be afforded. An- other four or five weeks of fine "growing weather." with the plants fully exposed to the cool, dewy air at night and but slightlv shaded for a few hours before and after midday, will impart a greater amount of unalloyed vital energy to the young stock, gasping for a spell of open-air existence, than all the artful tricks and fussy manoeuvres practiced in gardening. , ^ ^ Repotting will now take up much of the good grower's time, for nothing so acts as a setback to fast growing plants as a neglect in this particular. Until the last shift is given, the plants should never become so root-bound as to show a matting of fibers. Amaryllis, bego- nias, crotons. dracienas. Primula ob- conica and P. Forbesi. Ficus elastica and other young stock, planted out in the field or the free ground of frames, where they never fail to make a most rapid and vigorous growth, should now be potted up whenever time can be spared for the work. Most of these could be placed back In frames, where they could be managed with greater con- venience in keeping them close and prop- erly shaded for a while, until safely started, than under the roof of a green- house. Anvthine' growing in the open ground, suitable for pot-culture, such as carnations, bouvardlas, violets ana some other good things, promising to Angnxt 26. 190B The Plorists' Exchange 273 C. BONNET a. H. BLAKB BONNET & BLAKE Wholesale Florists 26 Boerum Place, BROOKLYN, N. Y. Telephone 4638 Main. OoDBignments solicited. Ont-of-town orders care tnUy attended to. Otve ns a trial. UentloD tbe FlorlBtfl' Bxcbanfe when writing. Sixth Ave. and 26th St. too9«n Building NEW YORK Open every Morning at Six o'clock for tne Bale of Cut Flowers Wall Space for advertiBlng purposes to Rent J. DONALDSON, Secretary MeotloD tbe FlorUta* Bxchaos* when writing. FORD BROS. Wholesale Florists 4a WEST 28th ST., NEW YORK Telephone, 3870-3871 Madison Square GROl^BRS, AXXEI»iXIONI Always ready to receive Fine Stock WILLIAM H. GUNTHER 8O VTaat 29tk S*rm»t ■Phone, SEIMadisosSq. NEV7 YORK Violets, Roses, Carnations, Orciiids Established 1888. THE ONLY HOUSE HAN0LIN6 THE NEW RED CARNATION "VICTORY" To be dlBsemlnated 1906. Also a complete line of choicest flowers. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN. wholesale Florist 63 West 29th Street, New York elephone. 16A4-16S& Madison Sqnare HICKS &CRAWBUCK Wholesale Florists And Dealers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES lOS Livingston Street ■Phone, 3660-3661 Main BROOKLTN, N. T. Mention the FlorlBti' Exchanjce when writtny. JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist 53 •WEST SOtH STREET NEVr YORK CongignmentB Solicited. Telephone, 280 Madison Sq. Mention tho glorteti' Bwfco— » wh— wfltlpg. All Choice Cut Flowers in Season ALFRED H. LANGJAHR 55 West 28th St., New York Telephone 3924 Madison Square. 1881 TRY Uentloo the florlata' Bxehang* wb«B wrlttas. Telephone Call* 756 Maffison Square UeotlOD tbe riorlsts' Ezctaangn when writing. JAMES McMANUS Telephone Tfttf Madlaon Square 50 W. 30th St., N«w York Beauties, Meteors, Brides and Bridesmaids are the leaders. THE HIGHEST GRADE OF \y jt< ALWAYS ON A SPECIALTY. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES SUNN & TflOMPSON Wholesale florists 55 and 57 West 26tli Street, NEW YORK SPECULTIES-Vlolets, Carnations and Roses Shipping orders receive prompt attention. ConBlgn- inent* SolicittNi. Telephonei 8864 Madlnon Rquare Mention tbe PlorlBta' Bxchanff* wbea writing. Frank H. Tbahnplt Charles Sghenck TRAENDLY & SCHENCK MTKolesale Florists 44 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK AND CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE Telephones! 798 and 799 MADISON SQUARE COXSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the Floriata' Bxchange when writtog. GEORGE SALTFORD Wholesale Florist CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 46 West. 29th Street., New York Tblbphomb: 8803 Madison Sqcark Mention the florleta* ■xcheage when writing John young IVKolesale Florist 61 W.28th St., NEW YORK Telephone: 4483-4464 MADISON SQUARE Mention The Florists' Eicbange when writing. JM^ A I I Fl^l Wholesale Commission Dealer in • lia ALLCrM CUT TLOWERS Specialties : ROSBS, CARNATIONS, LILIES and all Seasonable Stock CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 106 We»t 2ftth Street, NEW YORk Telephone 167 Madison Square OPEN AT 6 A. M. EVERY DAY. Mention The riorliif B?idi»nge when writing. W. GHORMLEY 'WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST Receiver And SHipper of all varieties of Cut Flowers Telephone.: {||«»M^-„ 8,^ 57 Wcst 28th Strcct, NEW YORK Wloiesaie Prices of Cot Flowers, Hew YorK, Hflg. u, mi Prices qnoted are Itw tbe bniUIred anieaa otherwise noted. A. Beauty, fancy — special 8.00 to 5.00 to 3.00 to 1.00 to .50 to 2.00 to 1.00 to .75 to .26 to .60 to .60 to .60 to .50 to .60 to 1.26 to 25.00 to 8.00 to .25 to to 20.00 to .50 to .35 to .60 to to 1 15.00 1 f Inf'r grades, all colors .75 to 1.00 < < « e No. 1 No. 2 , " No. 8 Bride, 'Maid, fancy — ape*! " extra » " No. 1 4.00 2.00 1.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 .60 4 00 g Standard Pink ,2 Varieties ' Red •; Yel. & Var.. S .FANCY- ^,J'te S<'^j;4S'for ■ Red 1 00 to 1.50 1.00 to 1.50 1.00 to 1.50 1.00 to 2.00 1.00 to 2.00 1 00 to 2 00 B : " No. 2 Golden Gate lO standard var.) Tel. & Var.. to ... . to Liberty 10.00 2.00 2.00 .76 1.50 50.00 10.00 1.00 ed.'fio 4.00 .60 1.00 Lily of the Valley MioNONETTE, ordinary...^ \i Mme. Abel Chatenay .25 to .50 At \8 Ci Ci Di Di Ol PAN8IE8, per dozen bunches.... PABAOD8 a 00 to 10 on Sprengerl, bunches TEES I-LA9 Sweet Peas, per doz.bnnchee to TTLBTAB LielES WALTER F. SHERIDAN "WHolesale Florist Sl'd*£'or^u'a?? 39 WEST 28TH ST., NEW YORK ALL VARIETIES OF CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON TOP GRADE FOR SHIPPING American Beauty, Bridesmaid, Bride, Liberty, Meteor, Lily of tKe Valley, Carnations JOHN I. RAYNOR. 49 West 28th St.. NEW YORK Tetebhone, 1998 Madison Square Edw. C Horan 55 W^est 28th St., NEW VORK TBLEPHONB, U62-1463 MADISON SQUARE CUT FUOWERS AT WHOUESAUE come In just rlpht for the Christmas trade, .'iliould now also eo into pots and be plat-od In frames. Some varieties ot bouvariliu are especially nice for pots. To get them safely through the ordeal occasioned by the shift from field to pot requires more time and greater care than in the case of most of the other plants named. In a close and humid atmosphere, maintained more easily in a frame ne.'irlv closed and wpII «ihado'l. than in a greenliouse, the plants will soon show signs of renewed growth, when less .shading and more air are given. As long as the weather contin- ues to be nice the plants should have the benefit of it. but on the approach of frosty nights, the more tender of them as boiivardias, amaryllis, flcus, crotons. etc.. must be taken to a safer place In the houses, while some of the others may still remain in frames, properly protected by sash if needful, quite late into Autumn. Of this latter class cin- erarias and calceolarias are the ones which should remain in outdoor frames Just as long in the Pall as these afford safety against frost, which, of course, should never touch any of these plants, not even the potted carnations, if want- ed for early blooming. SmaU Palms. Empty bench space at this time can pronlablv be put to use by filling up with small palm stock of the leading commercial kinds. The expenditure of a reasonable amount of money in the purchase of young kentias. latanias and arecas. either straight from the seed case or out of two and three inch pots ready to go into pots one or two sizes larger, is a safe investment. With little care and handling these plants will grow into fine salable stock, and are sure to be good property at .^nme time In tho near future. Besides palms and feriiS, there are a number of other hothouse and greenhouse plants, all useful and some indispensable in a well-appointed florists place, that can cheaper be bought when small and then grown into salable size, than raised. This is a good time for laying in a stock of these, if the room for such can be spared. Aspidistra. The green and variegated aspidistras are the handiest and hardiest of hot- house plants, stand any amount of hard usage and fill their place with credit In any decorative arrangement. Now is a fine time to increase the number of plants on hand by division of the old den.sely-leaved clumps into smaller plants, trimming their roots pretty close, and thus gaining more material for propagation. The old fleshy roots, or rhizomes, cut away from the leafy divisions, may be cut up into small pieces, each one showing an eye, and started into growth in a warm propa- gating bed. Violets. The simplest, least expensive and probably also the safest way of starting in anew for another season with violets where this culture has been made a spe- cialty, or a main feature, is to nronae*ate early in April from cuttings, or by divi- sion, either in sand or placed in pots, and to plant these into the ready bench directly when thoroughly provided with roots. Where the benches are not in readiness for replanting at so early a time in the season, where the violet house is made to do its share in the rearing of bedding plants and stock for the all-important Spring trade, or where violet houses require a lot of repairing and overhauling, making an early plant- ing impossible, the housing of field- grown or potted violets at about this time has to be resorted to, and, accord- ing to my own experience, carries with it as great a likelihood of success as the immediate benching ol the newly pro- pagated stock. Violets that are doing now nicelv out in the open ground may be housed at any time from now until Fall, but I advise early benching of violets, and the work of bringing them in should be taken in hand as soon as the next cool spell of weather is WMth us. In- stead of field culture, which now most violet growers have given up, the rais- ing of the young stock in pots is much in vogue. The well-rooted cuttings, or runners, struck in March or April, are repotted into three-inch pots and then placed in frames: or they never leave the greenhouse, being held there until the benches are ready for. them. I have tried this method, as far as the scarcity of available bench room permitted a test, and believe it to be the better course to pursue — better than keeping the young stock in frames and greatly to be preferred to open field culture. A.L.YOUNG&GO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 54 West 28th Street, New York Receivers and Shippers of CUT FI-O^VERS. OonBlgnmente solicited. Prompt settlements UeDtloD The riorlsta* Exckange wben writiog. 274 The Plorists' Hxchange Wm.J.BAKER Wholesale Florist l432S.PennSquart,PHILADELPHIA,PA. Seasonable Cut Flowers Fine Quality Both 'phonea. Mention tfie riorlBtB' Bxchangt when wrttlm. DUMONT & CO. Wholesale Florists CarnKtiona a iSpecialtx No. 1305 Filbert St.. Philadelphia Bell and Keratone *Phones. Mention the Floriif Bxchan^e when wrttliig. WM. J. MOORE Wholesale Florist (239-37 FILBERT STREET " Phllsdelphls WholeKile PHII AltFI PHIA Pi Flower Market Bldg." rlllLnUClir llln, rn. Belt and Keystone 'Phonea. Wo''c»n' ns8 more CHOICE SWEET PEAS a '^'•f sndlLEARLT (ASTERS.. UentloD the Florlata* BzctaaDce when writing. EDWARD REID Wholesale Florist 1526 Ranstead Street. PHILADELPHIA Bet. Market and Chestnut Streets Ctaoicest Stocb Al^vays on Hand Telephone 1-42-36-A. Uentloa the riorlati' BxebaBf* when wrltlag. A DAILY CUT FROM 40 GRO>VERS We can and will fill your Out Flower wants to advantage. Shipping orders our Speclslt} Write, telephone or telegraph. Long: Distance Phone, 1129 Main. Headquarters for HARDY FERNS and WILD SMILAX Most Complete Line of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES in the West CATALOGUE FREE. E. F. WINTERSON CO., Esiaojish.d i894 45-47-49 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Mention the norlate' Eich«nfe whM writing. J.B.DEAMUD Bnooenor to misoU Oat Flower Oo, Wholesale Cut Flowers CoDsl^ments Solicited. 51 and 53 Wabash Avenae, CHICAGO Mention the noriati' gxchtnice when writlpg. GEO. REINBERG oroHrcfCuiFtoyifers CHOICE AMERICAN BEAUTY^ROSES We will take care of your orders at reasonable prices. Prompt attention. 5 I Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the Florlgta' Btchanjce when writing. H. G. 6ERN1NG Wholesale Florist 1402 Pine Street. ST. LOUIS. MO. Mention the flortotn' B»chaag< when writing. Wired Tootiipicks xo»ooo, Siasoi so.ooot •6.25 MAWUTAOTUBEl) BT W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Samples free. For sale by dealers. Mention the Florlsti' Exchange when writing. Wholesale Commission Florists FLOWER GROWERS' MARKET S8-60 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO All Cut Flowers at Ruling Market Prices Mention the Florlsti' Exchange when writing. CtlA$.W. MCHELLAR Orchids FANCY VALLEY, ROSES, CARNATIONS, and all CUT FLOWERS and GREENS 5 1 Wabash Ave., Chicago Mention The Florlsf BxcHange when writing. Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers-Per 100 Baltimore Aug. 19, 1906 ... to .. ... to .. ... Co 10.00 .. to S.OO ... to .. ... to 4.00 ... to 3.00 ... to 2.00 ,00 to 1.00 .00 to <.00 ... to . ... to .. .00 to 3.00 ... to .. 50 to .IS ... to 1.00 ... to 1.00 ... to 1.00 ... to . ... to .. ... to .. ... to .. ... to .. ... to .. .. to 1.00 .00 to M.OO 00 to 50.00 ... to .. ... to . ... to .. ... to .. ... to .. ... to .. ... to .. ... to .. . . to .. ... to .. ... to .. ... to .. ... to .. ... to .. ... to .. ... to .. .. to .. Boston Aug. 23, 1906 Buffalo Aug. 22, 1906 10.00 6.00 1.00 4.00 2.00 .60 to 25.00 to 10.00 CO 6.00 6.00 t.OO 2.00 2.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 .76 to to to Co CO to Co to to to to to to to to to 3.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to CO 1.00 to 60.00 to 60.00 to 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 6.00 to .. to 6.00 to 8.00 to . to . to .. to .. to .. to 16.00 to .. to .. to .. to .. to .. to .. to . 20.00 12.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 <.00 3.00 2.00 t.OO 3.00 3.00 3.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.60 1.60 1.50 1.60 ".'so 40.00 20.00 1.50 12.00 3.00 12.00 .50 .16 to 26.00 to 20.00 Co 12.00 Co 6.00 to 6.00 Co 5.00 to 4.00 Co 3.00 to 5.00 Co 7.00 Co 6.00 to 6.00 to Co to 1.00 to 1.50 Co 1.50 CO 1.60 to CO 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to to 1.00 to 60.00 to 26.00 to to to 3.00 to 16.00 Co 4.00 to to to to Co 16.00 to 1.00 .36 Ctalcagol Augf i6,;l905 24.00 Co ! 18.00 to 5 12.00 to 1 4.00 to 4.00 Co 3.00 CO 2.00 Co to 2.00 CO 3.00 to 1 3.00 Co 2.00 CO Co Co .86 to 1.00 to .75 to .75 to .75 to 1.60 to 1.00 to 1.00 CO CO to .50 to 25.00 Co 6 to 6.00 Co .50 to 1.50 to 8.00 to 1 2.00 to to to to to 8.00 to 1 CO .25 CO to to to to CO Names and Varieties Beauty, fancy — special '* extra No. 1 " Culls & Ordinary... Bride, 'Maid, fancy-special ** extra No. 1 No. 2 aolden Oate K. A. Victoria Liberty Meteor Perle ORCHIDS— Cattleyas r Inferior grades, all colors... t» ) White gSxiNDABD f Pink .Varieties {Red •; ' Yellow & var.. g'FANCT ) White <0 ^radeeor I Kea CSStand. TAT.) ) Yellow & var.. I. Novelties Adiantum ASPABAGUa ** Sprengerl, bunches Callas Daisies Gladiolus Lilies Lilt of the Vallet Mignonette " fancy Pansieb Peonies Smilax Stocks Sweet Peas Cincinnati; Aug. 12, 1906 tnilwankee Aug.'14. 1906 3.00 3.(16 40.00 25.00 2.00 3.00 to 26.00 to 16.00 to 8.00 to 6.00 to to 3.00 to 2.00 to 1.00 to 4.00 Co .. to 4.00 to to to .60 to 1.00 to 1.00 to l.oo to .. to .. CO .. to .. to .. to .. to . to 1.00 to 60.00 CO 36.00 CO .. to .. to 3.00 to 12.00 to 4.00 to .. to .. to .. to .. CO 12.00 to to to to to to ..... to 4.00 4.0(1 2.00 26.00 26.00 to 25.00 to 18.00 to 12.60 to 8.0(' to 6.00 to 5.00 to 4.00 to 2.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to I to 6.00 to to 16 1.60 to to to to to to to to to 1.00 to 36.00 to 86.00 to .40 to to to 12.60 to to to to to to 16.00 to to to to to to to .20 Ptall'delphla Aug. 22, 1905 20.00 to 16.00 to 10.00 to 6.00 to to 5.00 to 3.00 to 1.00 to 2.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to to to 60.00 to to 1.50 to 1.60 to to to to ... to to to to .75 to 26.00 to 26.00 to to to 2.00 to to 3.00 to ... . to to to to 10.00 to to to to to to to to 25.00 20.00 16.00 8.00 'e.bo 4.00 2.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 2.00 2.00 1.60 60.00 50.00 3.00 i'.bo Pittsburg Aug. 21, 1905 20.00 16.00 8.00 2.00 1.00 26.00 20.00 1.00 3.00 to 25.00 to 18.00 Co 12.00 Co 6.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 I to 3.00 to 1.00 CO I Co 12.00 to to to to ' to to to to to to to to to to .... to .76 to 60.00 to 30.00 to to to 3.00 to 16.00 to 4.00 to to to to ) to 16.00 to to to to to to to St. Louis Aug. 21, 1906 8.00 3.00 2.00 i.'ob 1.00 1.00 26.00 26.00 to ... . to 12 60 to 10.00 CO 6.00 to to 4.00 to 3.00 to to 4.00 to to to to to CO .50 CO 1.00 to 1.00 to CO to 1,50 to 1.50 to to Co CO 1.00 to 60.00 to 60.00 to to .60 to to to to to to to to 12.50 to to to to to to c-i Asparagus Pkimosus Mignonette Chrysanthemums LUy narrlsll Brides, 'Maids American Beauties C!ao furnish at Bhort notice. WELCH BROS. PROPRiKTeRa CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET 1 S Province St.— 9 Chapman Pu Price according to quality of goods. Long Distance Telephone 6267 and (5268 KalserlM Violets Carnots Orchids ^ Valley Carnations WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES CCPollworthCo. MILWAUKEE. WIS. ilenUoa tha rlorlata' Izebtnc* wbas wrttlni. HOLTON S HUNKEL CO. MTKolesale Florists Florists' Supplies Manufacturers of Wire designs. 457 Milwaukee Street. MILWAUKEE. WIS. •Phone. Main 874. P. O. Box 103. Mention The Ftorlete' Bxdienge when writlot. J. B. MURDOCH & CO. Wholesale Florists FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 545 Liberty St.. PlHSBURG. PA. Long DUtance 'Phone, H36 Oonrt. Mention the Florlati' BxchEnge when writing. Pittsburg Florists' Exdiange WHOLESALE FLORISTS and Florists' Supplies 228 DIAMOND STREET end for weekly price list PittchlirO Pfl and prices on large orders. rllloUUfh I''* ll«>Dtias the noriata' ■xebanxe wbao wrltlnc. Such plants in 3-inch pots, having been grown under glass, either entirely by never leavins tlie greenhouses, or partly under cold frame culture, are now in excellent shape for benching, and the sooner this is done the less trouble will be had from spot or blaclifly later in the season, if in any way right.lv managed and attended to. For violets I prefer well-drained raised benches to solid beds, and a mixture of fresh etarden loam, turfy sod-soil and rotted cow manure in equal parts, to one containing much_leaf mold. The plants should be set from six to eight inches each way. and be (linr- oughly watered after being planted. In their after culture, violets must be care- fully handled, (Dverwatering. or ex- cessive moisture in the soil, or an at- mosphere heavily charfred with humid- ity, especially If of the mucky kind, at times when the temperature Is either above or below the normal limit, will cause spot, a malady which, when for- midably present, calls a halt to all vital effort in violets, turning: the fairest promise of success into hopeless fail- ure. Keepinpr the soil sweet by frequent stirring, the plants freed of diseased and decaying foliage, and the air In mo- tion by abundant ventilation, are points of importance In violet culture. P. W. TIMME. Chicago. Except for small quantities of fu- neral work, not much else Is doing in the retail trade: for all this, busine.'5s Is said to be somewhat better than In former years at this time. Good trade Is not expected before the mid- dle of next month. The percentage of really good asters seems less than heretofore: many flowers are coming in with large yel- low or open centers, and the bugs, in some localities, have destroyed the aster to a great extent. At Vaughan's seed store the past season's business is reported as a re- cord breaker. When In season hardy perennials of fine quality are seen at this store. N. J. Wletor, of Wietor Bros., states that chrysanthemums are far- ther advanced than at this date In previous years; he anticipates a good season and a very early cut. George Relnberg Is cutting a fine crop of American Beauty and feels highly elated at the way they are coming in. He finds a good demand for field-grown carnation plants. The new pink gladiolus "America" Is a good seller at the B. F. Wlnterson Co.'s store. The W. W. Barnard Co., a consoli- dation which took place last week of the concerns of W. W. Barnard & Co. and the Goodwin Harris Co.. will con- tinue to handle peas, beans, corn and other garden seeds, the respective stores retaining their present loca- tions. Mr. Goodwin will continue the management of the Goodwin Harris Co.'s store. The following are the of- ficers of the company: W. W. Bar- nard, president and treasurer; Mr. Goodwin, vice-president; A. RIngler, secretary. The last-named gentleman has been a traveling salesman for the Barnard Co. for a number of years and Is well Inown to the trade both here and abroad. Those who attended the Washing- ton Convention have nearly all re- turned to their homes, and are enthu- siastic over the entertainment given them by the Washlngtonites. A. Isralson has returned from an extended trip through Oklahoma, New Mexico and Texas. Alex. Newett, of J. B. Deamud's, has returned from a two-weeks' va- cation. Fred Sperry, of Vaughan & Sperry, returned Thursday from an extended Eastern trip. ROBERT JOHNSTONE. Headquarters in Western New York For ROSES, CARNATIONS And all klnfis of Season- able Flowers. WM. F. KASTINO Wholesale Commission Florist ALS« DEALER IN rLORIBTS' SUPPLIES AND WIRE DESIGNS 383-87 Ellicott St. BUFFLAO.N.Y. GITE UB A TBIAL WE CAN PLEASE YOD Mention tte Vlorists' Bxcfaanfe when writSnc. Aagoat 36, 190B The Plorists' Exchange 275 SAMUEL S. PENNOCK THE Wholesale Flerisl ) of Philadelphia j Mention The FlorJgtfl' Eichange when writing. as V Es x« During August we close at 6 P M. Saturdays, I P.M. FANCY CARNATIONS AND R0SESJ^^|,^^^^5^- i PHILADELPHIA CUT FLOWER CO. GafDatloDS, laiserin and Sweet Peas f 1516 and ISISSansom St., Philadelphia, Pa. store closes at 6.00 P.M., until September 16. Satardays at 1.00 P.M Valley, American Beauti|,Kai»erin I m P|liailelpllia WlOlesale FIOlBlir Mi\ and all the finest Sunn nner Roses 1235-37 Filbert St. PHILADELPHIA, PA. AUCTION SALE OF STALLS OF THE Boston Co-operative Flower Market Music Hall Place, Boston, Mass., on August 30, 1905, at 9.30 a. m. The Boston Q)-operative Flower Market has decided to open their Market to the flower growers of the country and the directors take pleas- ore in announcing their Second Annual Sale of Stalls as above. To any one wishing to sell flowers in Boston we can truthfully say that we have the finest wholesale market ever opened in New England. The market is well lighted and ventilated, is centrally located, both for the buyers and the growers. The floor space contains J 4,000 square feet and there is ample ice storage room and parties who cannot sell in person can consign flowers to the manager or can sell through an agent. We have a lease of five years and all our stall-holders and buyers have expressed their pleasure in our market and we hope to have a good attendance at our sale. Any one who cannot attend the sale can have a stall bid in for him by the manager. For the Directors, WILFRED WHEELER, Clerk. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing:. R 0»»IG BROTHERd .. ...»,.a.gr^, ARTIFICIAL LEAVES All Styles in Hundreds of Different Designs Paper and Muslin. 497 West Broadway, new yorh SMILAX, YARDS and PIQUETS Samples Furnished to the Jobbing Traae only. Uentlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. JAPANESE MOSS Packed in paper oartons. "Mosb and nothing out Mobs"; no stlcke or dirt. Less than half the " rice of Overman Moss. L. WERTHEIMBER & CO., P'orele:n. & Domestlo Specialties, 39 Barclay S<., New York. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. All NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN and FLORISTS wishing to do business with Europe should send for the "Horticultural Advertiser" TtA% is THE British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all Horticultural trailers. It is also taken by over 1000 of the best Continental houses. Annual subscriptions to cover cost of Dostaee, 75 cents. Money orders payable at Lowdhajn, Notta. Address EDITORS OF THE "H. A." Chilwell Nurseries, Lowdham, Notts Europun Agtnts tor THE AMERICAN CARNATION Uentlon Tbe Blorlsts' ExcbaDge when writing. E. A. BEAVEN (Wholesale Dealer in; soDiiiiiio Wim sniiiai .And Florists' Hardy Decorative Supplies EVERGREEN, ALA. Mention The Florlste' Exchange when writing. SOUTHERN SMILAX Choice stock, full weight, 50-lb. oaee, $7.00; 25-lb case, $3.75. GALAX— Brllllantbronze or green, selected, $1. CO per lOOO; $3.75 per 6000. rEUCOTHCE SPRATS— Green or bronze. 90c. per 100; $7.60 per 1000. Sphagrnaoi Moss—Large bale, $1.76; by freight, $2.00. Green Sheet Moss— Per bbl. sack, $2.60. All Kinds ot Florists' Sal>pUeB. L. J. KreshDver, a?"^'ffiroX New Y»rk Mention Th» riortatt' Exchange when writing STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed In BmaU crates, easy to handle. Price per crate 1600 2ln.pot8lncrate,$4."' 1500 24 1600 2^ 1000 8 800 8^ 500 4 S20 5 144 6 5.25 6.00 5.00 5.80 4.50 4.51 8.16 Price per crate ISO 7 in. pots in crate, $4.20 60 8 •' " 8.00 HAND MADE. 48 9in.potBlncrate,$8.60 I 10 24 11 24 12 12 H 6 16 4.8( 8.60 4.80 " 4.50 Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list of t.yliiiders for Cut Flowers, Hanging Baskets. Lawn Vases, etc. Ten per cent, off for cash with order. HILFINGERBROS.,Pottery, Fort Edward, N.Y. AuKBstBolkcr^8ona,Agts.81 Barcl»T8t.TN.T.0ity Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. EUGENE BERNHEIMER FOB PROMPT DELITERT Carnations, American Beauty Roses U South 16th Street, PHILADELPHIA UeptloD tte riorlitB' Excbancg when irrtttng. N.LEGAKES&CO. 53 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. No, 1314 Madison Square Stands at Cnt Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg., W. 2eth street ft 34th Street Cnt Flower Market. Speoialtiks: Qalax Leaves, Ferns and Lenco- thoe Sprays, Holly, Princess Pine and all kinds of Evergreens. Green and Bronze Galax Leaves Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlniT- FB D M G Fancy or Daggrer.No.l stock. B n IV 9 only 60c. per 1000. Galax, Brilliant Bronze or rireen, 75c. per 1000. Useonr LAUREL FESTOOJJINa for your decorations. It gives the best satisfaction of any decorative green at this time of the year. Sample lot on application. We make it dally, gathered fresh from the woods. Hand-made, full sizes, 4c., 6c. and 6c. per yard. Once need, always used. BRANCH LA UK EL, 35c. per large bundle. PRINCESS PINE, by the pound, or made Into festooning if desired. Toll us your wants ; w« will do the rest. Telephone and telegraph orders will re- ceive immedi- ate attention. Telegraph Office: HILI'INOTO MA»>8. New Salem, Mass. Hardy Cut DAGGER and FANCY FERNS $I.OO per lOOO Cg^He"" GAl^AXy New crop. Green and bronze. $1.60 per 1000 Headquarters for all FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, each as Wire Deslgrns. Cnt Wire, all kinds of Letters; Immortel- les, Cycas Leaves, Sheaves of Wheat, Ribbons, Corrugated Boxes of all kinds, etc. LAUREL FESTOONING, 6c. and 6c. per yard. UEIIRV U DnniMCny £ m 8& n province St, Boston, Mass' nCNnT Ml nUOinOUn ttUUi, L. D. Telephone, Main 2818. Uaatloii Hie rtorlsts' Btxcbange when writing. PIPE PIPE PIPE FLORISTS' HEADQUARTERS FOR Genuine Wrought Iron Pipe Market will soon change. Send us your requirements and get our prices JOHN A. SGOLLAY, '¥„SKftX"' NEW YORK CITY U. O. SCOLI.AT, Manager. Long Distance Tel., 184'i Main Mention Tho KlorlHrB' Gxcbature when writing. Ahsniutel.y Safe and Reliable. .Ask Your FrieDfis." Wliat's the good of a Water Tank when the water inside changes to ice ? This never happens with a CALDWELL TRO^T PROOF TANK. If you doubt, write us for confirmatory evidence. The W. E. CALDWELL CO., Louisville, Ky. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. 276 The Plorists' Exchansfe PULVERIZED SHEEP MANURE FINE PULVERIZED AND FREE " FROM DIRT OR WEEDS Pot 100 lb* $|.7S " 500 " 8.00 " 1000 ■• ...., 15 00 "2000 " 25.00 STUMPP a WALTER CO. so Barclay St., N. Y. Mpntlnn Thp Flnrlwtw' TCxftiangp whpn writlpg. National Florists' Board of Trade NEW MANAGEMENT. Tel. OoU, 665 John. Habbis H. Hatden (Late Manager of the Nepera Ohemlcal Oompany), President BDWABD MoK. Whitino, Ylce-Pres. and Ooaosel John B. Walkzb. Secretary and Treaaurer wD rlNC ST ■! (Boomsm-013) Hi ■■ UIT I MpnH'in The Flt^rtsts' Ex^hfinge whpn writing. Evans Improved Challenge Roller bearing, self-oiling de- Trice automatic Btop, aolia link chain make the IMPROVED CHALLENdK the most perfect apparatus in the market. Write for catalogue andprlcei bftore placing your orders else- where. QUAKER CITY MACHINE CO. RICHMOND, IND. UeutloD the Florists' Gxchaoge when writing. SAVE THE BLOOMS! NIKOTFEEN DOES NOT INJURE SENSITIVE PLANTS. USED FOR fUMICATION OR SPRAYING, INDOORS OR OUT 200 POUNK TOBACCO 'N Oil PINI NIKOTtCd NICOTINE MFG. CO., St. Louis. Mo. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE WM. DILGER, Manager FANCY FERN9, $1.00 per 1000. Discount on regular ehlpments. 38-40 Miami Ave., Detroit, Mich. J^M^ Clamp To mend cncbed Qlasa immediately. Box of 160 Sl.foraalebyJnbberoraddieBB A.KLOKNER WanwatosafWls.Testlmonlals and samples free Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Holds Class Firmly ••• th» Point «V • *• rifkte vr ItfU. B*z mt ■KITKT A. BKBKK. 114 CkMtaat m., PUIa., Pk. 114 fnr Mention The norlsts' Exchange when writing. Furnished for every description of heating appara- tQ8. Work laid out in most simple form so that growers may erect same themselves. Write for terms. SCOLLAY & MUNRO, Consulting Engineers 493 Nostrand Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Mpntinn the FlnrJHtH' KTrhnngp wh^n writing. CASPER LIMBACn GREENHOUSE GLASS A SPCCIAtTT Window Glass. Painters' Supplies. ''^ "^"S" w^d? ^'"- Pittsburg, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. THE JENNINGS IMPROVED IRON GUTTER PATENT IRON BENCH FITTINGS AND ROOF SUPPORTS. VENTIUTING APPARATUS, IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS for Tobacco Extracts. Etc DILLER, CASKEY & CO. 8. W. CORNER SIXTH AND BERK STS., PHILADELPHIA. PA UeDtlo3 tb« nnrUta* Bzebanc* wb*a wrlttac. SIHD FOB 0IB0III.AB8 SncoesBors to JENNINGS BBOH GEO. M. GARLAND Iron Gutters and Posts Patented December 27th, 1898. Send for CatttlosDe. Garland's Gutters will keep snow and ice off your glass and prevent breakage. A sample of this gutter is on exhibition at the Chicago Flower Growers' Market. Greenhouse Designer and Builder GREENHOUSE MATERIAL VENTILATING MACHINERY Write for Prices I PACCinV Van Houten Avenue I, bAOOlUl Jersey City, N.J. For Greenhouses, Graperies, Hotbeds, Con- servatorleB, and all other purposes; Get our flgures before buying. Estimates freely given. N. 392-94 COWEN'S W. Broadway, SON, NEW YORK. Ift'ntlATi *h» FtrtHdtii' Wri'hiinr* wh«i wrttlnr. HOTHOUSE GLASS •nd GREENHOUSE PUTTY ■ tptclaltY- C. S. NA/EBER & CO. lO Desbrosses St., New York MenHoD The FIorlatB* Rxchnnee whpn writing. JAPANESE CANE STAKES BRIGHT, CLEAN and durable, 6 ft. long Per 1000 $6.00 " 2500 . 13.75 STUMPP & WALTER CO. so Barclay St., N. Y. WbMs du5a«.b:[hanpine PRE SI SH B. UPT&32 FEET OR LORfGER. ENHOUSE BUIlDTNe MfTERIAt, KHED to' SUPERINTEND ■ N WHEN DE's^D. 'or ottr Clixu|Bs. '- THE5nt'1nn the Fl.->rl(«t«' Exohanre when writlne. The Whilldin Pottery Co. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Our output of Flower Pots is largfer than any concern in the World Our Stock is always Large and Complete Main Office and Factory, 713 WHAPTON STREET, PHILADELPHIA JERSEY CITY, N. J, LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. Warehouses: Newport, R. I. News Notes. The Rhode Island College of Agriculture has been appealed to by many persons here, who are trying to check the damage being done to our trees by various caterpillars. Th£ rav- ages of the tussock moth are the worst. Alexander McLellan, vice-president of the Newport Horticultural Society, has been added to the committee for preparing a float for the Old Home Week celebration. Hodgson arranged a very pretty dinner decoration of Kaiserin Augusta Victoria roses, combined with unique electrical light devices, for Mrs. Geo. S. Scott. Each of .the twenty-six guests was presented with a bouton- ni^re of Jessamine. Leikens, with double pink holly- hocks in masses, relieved by Aspara- gus plumo.sus, and brightly illumin- ated by numerous tiny electric lights, beautifully decorated for Mr. Dennie M. Hare's dinner party. Over the ta- ble was a rain effect of hollyhocks, produced by strings of separate flow- ers suspended from the ceiling. Gar- denias were employed in the finger bowls. F. W. Louisville, Ky. Trade Notes. Nanz & Neuner make announce- ment that about October 1 they will move from their present location, 582 Fourth avenue, where they have been for so many years, to 652 Fourth ave- nue. Several of the craft have received postal cards from Berlin, Germany, telling of the safe arrival of William Mann. Mr. Zech, of Zech & Mann, Chicago, and B. Kschner, of M. Rice & Co., Philadelphia, were recent callers. A. R. B. New Incorporations. GRAND RAPIDS. MICH.— Articles of association have been filed by the Cuban- American Nursery Company. It is organ- ized for the purpose of dealing in lands on the Island of Cuba. The capital stock is $15,000. of which $8,600 has been sub- scribed bv Emil A. Dapper, of this city; George E. West, of Ashtabula. O.. and George W. Berry, of Goshen, Ind. COUNCIL BLUFFS, lA. — The Shu- gart-Owen Seed Company has been in- corporated with a capital stock of $50,000. HAVE YOU USED THE PERFECT Flower Pot Handle and Hanger? It la Just the thing for you to dis- play yotir plants by hanging them on waUs, etc., especially when you are crowded for room. Also for lifting plants out of Jardinieres ; will auBtaln a weight of one hun- dred Pounds. _ ^ Per doz. i>o. 1 will fit from 2 to 5-lnch pots 30c. No, 3 will fit from Bto8-inoh pots 40c. No. 3 will fit from 8 to 12-inch pots 60c. By mail 10c. extra per doz. Sample pair lOc. postpaid. See last week's issue for advertisement of Florists' Letters, etc. W.C.KRICKa.ierA.. Brooklyn, N.Y. Mention the norista* Hxchange when writing- Mention The FlorlBts' Exchange wben writing. August 36, lyi>S The Plorists' Exchange 277 CY% GREENHOUSE MATERIAL Hot Bed Sash Greenhouse Glass Twin Section Boilers PIPE. FITTINGS and VENTILATING APPARATUS ■ . JACOBS ■ S0N9, ftllOOKtTN. N. T WE FURNISH EVERYTHING FOR THE ERECTION OF GREENHOUSES. CATALOGUE AND PRICES ON APPLICATION S. JACOBS & SONS 1365 to 1379 y Flushing Ave,, U^nttnn th** norlif Hichapce wh«p writing. BROOKLYN, N. Y. COSTS LESS and does better work. Send for Descriptive Price List J. D. CARMODY EVANSVILLE, IND. EUREKA BREENHOUSES ^■"oi^th^besT" Greenhouse Material, Composition Posts PILLOH GREENHOUSE MFG. CO., Bloomsburg, Pi. PREPARE FOR BLIZZARDS K| g^ mmm is the time to throw out that old Heating and Install a modern eoonomlcal Heating apparatus. me figure on your work, You will save money by having WALTER THOMPSON. ^^^jafr'" Jersey City, N.J. ONLY ONE BOILER MADE For Greenhouses and that is the Burnham ! It is a cold fact that every other boiler is but a house boiler (or any other old kind of a boiler) made to do for Green houses. Every- body objects to made-over clothes — the rea- sons are plain enough — it's the same with boilers — only worse. The right thing for the right place, that is where economy begins. BURNHAM miCHlNGS PIERSON CO. Makers of Greenhouse Boilers for 50 Years 1133 BROADWAY. NEW YORK Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. TILE DRAINED LAND IS MORE PRODUCTIVE ^^»3^:r!^ _ creases the value. Acres of swampy land reclauiied ami made fertile. ili OrtlJ fifeff Ttl t^ Jactaon'B Round Drain Tile meets every re*iiurement. We also make Sewer f ^gjJiOr J^*y^ A^ Ffa^^ Pipe, Red and Fire Brick, Chimiit-y Tops. Encaostic Side Walk TQe.etc. Write ^1^^^ for what you want and prices. JoUR u. jackson, 60 Third Atc, AlbMj, N.T. Meutlnn The FlorletB' Exchange when writing. GREENHOUSE MATERIALS The Best Quality and Work Guaranteed. CYPRESS SASH BARS Absolately clear, sua dried; out to exact size I. TENN. RED CEDAR POSTS Id lengths aa warned. PECKY CYPRESS BENCHES Economical and lasting. Conilng Into general use. HOT-BED SASH and FRAMES Various styles and sizes, ^ady for prompt shipment. VENTILATING APPARATUS It Works like a charm. PIPE,FITTINGS, GUTTERS,GLASS And all tupplies needed ia new or reconsctaotion work. Get our Estimates, Plans and Suggestions on Structures Proposed. Illustrated Catalogue sent postpaid. FOLEY MFG. CO., 471 w. 22nd St.. CHICAGO. Mentloi the riotlrta' Bachame wben wiltlar HEATING HEATING Lot me furnish facts why you should give me your Heating Work. I have convinced others. WTiy not you ? ^Trlte for Prices on HEATING SUPPLIES of All Kinds Eastern Agent Furman and EroescheU Boilers WM. H. LUTTON West Side Ive. Station, JERSEY CITY N. J Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. » OUR LOUISIANA CYPRESS Is Thoroughly Air Dried and Free From Sap This 18 the very best material now onered to the trade lor ereenhouse sonetructlon. We have the largest etcck of this high grade cypress In the North, and can promise quick service In filling all orders entrusted to us. Estimates and designs furnished on application. We wUl be pleased to figure with you on your contemplated work. Our NewLDetall List Mailed on Request RED CEDAR POSTS IRON FIHINGS HOT BED SASH . LocKibANix Lumber Co. IfentloQ the riorlatt' Bxcbanre wheo wrttlac. 278 The Rlorists' Exchange August 26, 190S nCOHSTBDCTIONGOPIPHNY North Tonawanda. N. Y., and Toronto, Canada. New Greenhouse Catalogue ready for distribution. Send for it. usejTiiaw, F.O.PIERCECO. 170 FultoM St.r IMPROVED Greenhouse Boiler 33 ERIE ST., CHICAGO Boilers made or tfle beet of material, shell firelioi sheets and heads of steel, water space all around {front, sides and back). Write for information. Mention Tb» PlorlstB* ExcbaDee when wHtlnir- WHOLESALE TRADE LIST ASPARAGUS PLUM08US, strong, 3 in. pots, 76c. per doz., $5.00 per 100; 2}^ in. pots, 60c. per doz.. $3.00 per 100; 4 in. pots, $1.60 per doz., $10.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS 8PRENGERI,strong,3in. pots, 7&0. per doz., $5.00 per 100: 214 Id. pots. &0c. per doz.. »3,00 per 100; from iH in. pots, $1.60 per doz., f 10.00 per 100. CLBIVIATIS, large flowering varieties, 4^ in. pots. $2.00 per doz. CLEMATIS PANICULATA, 4 In. pots, tl.50 per doz., $10.00 per 100; 3 In. pots, 76c. per doz;, $S.00 per lOO. FIt'US EL.ASTICA, fine strong plants, from 6 in. pnts, «4.00 per doz. New Paris Daisy, Queen Alexandra from 2^ in. pots. 50c. per doz.. $3.00 per UO. SniUax Plants, 2^i in. pots, $?. 00 per 100. Stevias, 2?^ in. pots, 50c. per doz., S3. 00 per 100. CETIAPI F llthA JeflersonStfl., ■ BIOKkKy PHILAHELPHIA, PA Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. SIMMER IN WINTER BY USING Standard Greenhouse Boilers One cent geta our Catalogue GIBL1N & CO., Utica, N.Y. UentloD the Florists' Exchange when writing. THE QREENHOLSE COMPANY Horticultural Architects and Builders Kearney Avenue J ERSEY CITY, N. J. WE MANUFACTURE AND ERECT GREENHOUSES FOR EVERY PURPOSE FOR PRIVATE AND COMMERCIAL USE We alBO manufacture and furnish Hot Bed Sash and Frames, Iron and Wood Frame Benches, White Lead, Greenhouse Putty* Pipe, Fittings, Valves and Boilers for Greenhouse Heating: ESTIMATES FURNISHED FOR COMPLETE STRUCTURES OR FOR MATERIAL READY TO ERECT Mention The Florists* Bxetiauge when writing. |JEJ|T|yp ADDADATIIC Erected complete, or we wm nCfl I lllll firrilnfl l UO furnish matenal, with plans JOHNSTON HEATING CO. fii^-sro^'^iy New York Mention The Florlsti' Bxchange when writing. of Louisiana_Cypress and OUR FACILITIES INCREASED Bflt Beii Saiiii Wasliington_Red Cedar OUB PRICES RIGHT OUR GRADE INVARIABLY THE BEST I Mention Tt>e Florists' Bxcbange when writing. Write for Ostalogue and Estimate, when figuring on your new nouses. A. DIETSCH CO., 615 to 621 Sheffield Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL Mention The FlorlBta' Exchange when writing. H. BAYERSDORFER & GO. Fiorlsis' supplies M—r" Noveiiles Send for Catalog 50 to 56 North Fourth Street. PHILADELPHIA Moatlov tft« rtortmtm' Kxcbmng irlMiD wvinmm Established over UO years Established over 40 years JOHN A. 8COLLAY The unbounded success of our Boilers among the Florists of the country has obviated the necessity of our becoming amalgamated with other manufacturers. We belong to no combine or trust, nor do we rely upon any outside firm whatever in the manufacture of our BOILERS We Make them Ourselves We are expert mechanics and our business Is devoted exclusively to Heating We are the last of the old horticultural engineering firms to remain uninterruptedly in the field, a noteworthy distinction in these days of close competition. We have the best Boiler on earth for Greenhouse heating. If you are not satisfied with the boiler you are using let us replace it with a Scollay Invincible and your heating troubles will be at an end. U. G.SCOLLAY. Manager mUll A CPfll I AV 72-74-76 Myrtle Avenue, Long Distance Tel., 1847 Main wUlllllli OIlUkLII I « Borough Of Brooklyn, Mpntlrtn ThP Florist*' Wirfhiinee whpn writing. New York City A RECORD TO BE PROUD OF. The Florists' Hall Asscciatlon has paid 930 loeses amounting to (96,000.00. For partlcuiars address JOHN C. ESLER, Saddle River. N.J. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. Your PlantsI Made to look Htrong and healthy by using "NICOTICIDE" THE MAXWELL MFQ. CO louisvillb,:kv. } Mention The Florists' Exchange when wrltlnff. The' Standard Ventilating Machinery The original machine with eelf- oiliiif^ cups ; the most powerful, Itast complicated, very com- iia<'t. with ease of operation. Tlie New I>aplex Gutter, over His miles in use and highly recdmmtnded : the only drip proof gutter in the market. The Htaiidard Return 8t«aui Trap has no equal for einipllcity or its workings. Catalogue free. E. HIPPARD, Youngstown. 0. Mention th« FlorliU' Bxchange when writing. A. HERRMANN Manufacturer of Roral Metal DcSJgnS IliPORTEIt AND DtALER IN PLORISTV SUPPLIES FACTORY: 709 FIRST AVENUE, "^^'Tft^Mlik'-Ts':'"' NEW YORK OFFICE AND WAREROOMS: 404. 406, 408. 410. 412 East 34th St WRITE FOR NEW CATALOGUE »of *r*rwT*T*TrwT?>riEONIES, all types. RUDBBCKIA. Golden Glow and others. STOKESIA CYANEA TRITOMA, in variety. VINCA MINOR and all others of commercial value. Also In excellent condition, a good stock of Deciduous Shrubs, Specimen Evergreens and Standard Flowering and Other Trees pJ.c"r"" PALISADES NURSERIES, Sparkill, N. Y. CLLC/i8 ^ BODDINGTON CO., Proprietors Importers, Exporters and Growers of SEEDS, BUI,BS and PI,ANTS 131 WEST 23d ST., NEW YORK Grow a Few PHONIES For Cut Flowers They stand shipping well. We are able to offer the following sorts to the trade in divisions and strong one-year plants. ORDER EARLY and PL4NT EARLY Our Catalogue with full descriptions sent for the asking. No. Div. One yr 312 Mme. Forel . . . $60.00 333 Mme. Muyssart . . $25.00 406 M. Palllet .... 15.00 429 Paganini 20.00 472 Queen Victoria . 15.00 20.00 481 Reine Victoria . . . 20.00 492 Rose d'Amour . . 60.00 498 Rubra Triumphans 26.00 531 Triomplie du Nord 20.00 719 Floral Treasure . . 40.00 50.00 724 Qolden Harvest . . 30.00 727 Qiganthea 60.00 85.00 741 Mont Blanc .... 25.00 40.00 758 Richardson's Rubra • Superba 25.00 35.00 Order by number only. Twenty-five of one variety at the hundred rate; 5 per cent, off for cash with order. Our stock hasbeen rogued COTTAGE GARDENS COMPANY Queens, L,. I., IV. V. No. DlT. One yr. 3 Achillea J12.00 $15.00 8 Alba Sulphurea 25.00 40.00 18 Alice de Julvecourt 15.00 82 Charlemagne . . . 25.00 35.00 126 Delicatissima . . . 50.00 142 Duke of Wellington 30.00 40.00 145 Duchesse de Ne- mours (Querin) . 15.00 20.00 173 Festiva 20.00 30.00 217 liumea Carnea . . 12.50 174 Festiva Maxima . . 40.00 50.00 224 Jeanne d'Arc . . . 30.00 40.00 250 La Tulipe 40.00 50.00 270 Louis Van Houtte . 20.00 290 Mme. Breon .... 20.00 Mention The Florists' Exchftoge when wrltiog. CONTENTS AND INDEX TO ADVERTISERS. PACE 285 280 The Plorist:^' Exchange nnei lalior Day Items CRCCCIAC Pure White. First Size, 65c. per rnttWlHW 100; $4.50 per 1000. Selected. 85c. per 100 ; $7.00 per 1000. PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS $1.25 per 100 ; $8.60 per 1000. njll I a DAflTC Mammoth. $11.00 per UALLH nilU I O lOO. extras. $7perl00. DCRHIIIIA'C St.Davld's. 5 to 7 in., $4.00 BKninWUM W per 100; $35.00 per 1000. 7 to 9 in., $7.50 per 100 ; $70.00 per 1000. lUUITC DnUJlllC 12 to 16 ctms., iiniic numiiid $22.00 per 1000. SHEEP MANURE oX $2^! CANE STAKES p^too"^ to 9 feet. New stock. Sample lots of 10 lb., 75c. ; 100 lbs., $7.00. less, *1.25 per 100 lbs. MUSHROOM SPAWN WM. ELLrOTT & SONS, 201 Fulton St., NEW YORK Mention The lloiists* BxcbaDge wben writing. mHon LILIES niun The Finest Stock Ever Received, Now Ready for Delivery Per lOOO Per 100 LILIt^ nARRISII, 5-7 $40.00 14.50 " " 7-9 80.00 8.50 LILIL^ LONGIFLORll^ ^LLTirLORlJM. 7-9. 55.00 6 00 " " " 9-n. 116.00 15.00 Write for Special Prieea on Large Quantities. Also for prices on all other Bulbs, Plants and Roots f . w. o. 8CI1MIITZ, ppincc Bag, N. v. Mention The rinrlito' Btrchange whep writtBr. FALL BLJLB& Just received, a complete line Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissus, Frencli Roman Hyacinths, Paper White Narcissus, French Trumpet Hajor, for forcing; Allium, Cali= fornia Calia, etc. FREESIAS Are Scarce, but We Have Them. Mammotb H to h m. BERMUDA, Pure White, per 1000 $0.00 AMEKICAN GROWN, per 1000 5.00 FRENCH GROWN, per 1000 7.50 '• " .jnMBO, ?i in. up 13.00 Choice as to (^ in. $4.60 4.50 4. 50^' >M^RITE FOR PRICES. We can Save Ton Money on Your Entire I-lst and Mnpply You with the BEST STOCK. VAUQHAN'S SEED STORE CHICAGOy 84-86 Randolph St. 14 Barclay St., NEW YORK, Mention The Flortstfl' Dxcbange when writing. STUMPP & WALTER CO.'S MAILED FREE dTU^PP ^ WALTER CO., 50 Barclay St., NEW YORK BRA.NCH, 404 East 34th Street MpntloD TbP FlorlatP' Rjirhange whpn writlnp. M|>QE||U|a| 0 Galllardia grandlflora: Papaver rCnCHnlilLv orientale, Aqallegias. 8 kinds: Sweet William, double. 4 kinds; Delphinium, 6 kinds, etc. Strong plants, 2!^ in. pots, $2.00 perlUO. Cash please. Shellroad Greenhouses. Grange P. 0 , Balto, Md Mention Th*- Plnrlstfl' Eichanec when writing. PANSY SEED Large Flowering, "None Better." Oz., $4.00; 3 Ozs., $11.00. Cash. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, 0. Mention the FlorUta' Bichanf when writing. PANSY Triomphe de rEsDoaition, trade pkt., SCc; oz., $5. On. Beaulieu Giant Fancy Pansy, trade pkt., £1.00; oz , Stuoo. Giant Ked Daisy, something new, trade pkt., 50c. N. B. I am introducer of fine pansy and other seeds, and they should not be confounded with the cheap kinds. BB^VLieiT, 'Woodbaven, N. V. Mention The Florists' Eicbange when writing. PANSY SEED XHK JBNMINGS SXRAIWT of finest American-grown Pansy Seed (New Crop) now ready. Large flowering, finest colors In great variety, none better, by mail, packet ol 3000 seeds, $1.00; 1 oz., $5.00; 3 ozs., $12.00. Plants InSeptember. Cash with order, E. B. JENNINGS, "^"th^"' Southport, Conn. Grower of the Finest Pansles. Mention The Florlata' Brehapge when writing- PANSIES Brown'ri Extra Select Superb Giant Prize Pansieg. Awarded Silver Medal, St. Louis Exposition, 1904. PI-ANTS, mixed colors, in any quantity, $3.00 per 1000. SEED, 3000. $1.00; ',, oz., $1.60; K oz., $2.50; 1 oz.. $5.00. CASH ^VITH ORDEK PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange wben writing. PANSY SEED strictly FRESH from European Specialists Tr. Plit. Oz. $0.16 (0.6U " 1.00 3.00 8.76 7.60 75 1.60 Fine Mixed Trimardeau Giant, mlsed 25 Parisian Giant, mixed 60 Bugnot'ft Giant, mixed 60 Gold Medal Mixture. 60 Large Flowering, in 12 Sep. colors. 26 Trimardeau, In 6 separate colors ... 30 ASK FOR CATAI.OGUE HENRY PHILIPFS SEED CO. Mention The Florlata' Exchange when writing. RAWSOIN'S Bermuda-erown HARRISIIandFREESIA Now ready tor delivery. We are now ready to book orders Tor I«II' Flnrlsts' Exrhang" when writing. 20,000 SHASTA DAISIES Alaska, California and Westralla. for Fall, 1^05 and Spring. 19c6. delivery, $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100. Extra select seed, from largest and fullest flowers only, of above. 1000 seeds. $2.00; oz., $7.00; ready September. Imjiroved Shasta Daisy "Shasta," S2.50 per 100. All Daisy plants are strong, field divisions, well-rooted. Select Shasta seed, 25c. for IS'iO. JJ.SOyeroz. Burbank's Hybrid Delphinium, ranges from lightest to darkest blue, shading to primrose. with white and dark centers. Flowers from lln. to l!i in. across. Trade pkt., 26c.; oz.,$l.50. Cash, please. Fred Grohe, McDonald Ave., Santa Rosa.Cal. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. CINERARIAS Large-flowering dwarf, 2 In., $2.00 per 100. XXX SEEDS PUIUCCC DDIUDnCC Finest grown, mixed. 500 UnlNtot rnlMnUot seeds. $1.00; ^^ pkt, 60c. PANftY CIANT. The finest large- ■^ ** ■• ^ ■ flowering varieties, critically selected, SOOO seeds, $1.00; half pkt., 60c. 49-600 seeds of **Glant Mme. Perrett" added to every $1.00 pkt. of Giant Pansy Seed. CASH. Extra count of seeds In all packets. JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa. The Houie of Primroses Mpntinn Th»» FV.rt««t«" RxchHnire whfo writing. ALL THE HOLLAND BULBS LILIUM HARRISII LILIUM LONGIFLORUM ROMAN HYACINTHS PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS, &c. Wholesale Price List Now Keady. CYCAS REVOLUTA, »8.oo per loo ibs J. M. THORBURN ft GO. 30 Cortlandt 8t. New York Mention The riorlit*' Bxehance wta«n wrltlnr. September 2, 1906 The Plorists' Exchange 281 FRENCH AND DUTCH BULBS Kr ^Vhlte Roiiiaas, Paper -Wblte Marclssns FREESIAS, CALLAS, HYACINTHS, TULIPS, Etc. FRESH MUSHROOM SPAWN PURE CULTURE AND VIRGIN ENGLISH MILLTRACK See our PANSY OFFER In last week's isnue. Our 'Wlioleaale Balb List aiatled on Reqaest. JOHNSON & STOKES, 217-219 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. Meiilion The Fl.Tlsta' ExchonKe when wrltlog. BERMUDA LILIUM HARRISII 'We Ha've Bat ONE BRABID— Tlie BEST. 5^0 Cash Discount on Harrisii Orders This Week. Doz. 100 1000 6l7laoh $0.50 $3,60 $30.00 SlTinch 76 4.25 40.00 7l91noh 80 7.00 66.00 «lll 2.00 16.00 FREESIA REFRACTA ALBA ><-M inch, large 10 .76 6.00 NARCISSUS Paper White, TRIK grandl- 12 100 1000 flora,I3 ctm. up $0.20 $1.00 $9 06 MAMMOTH Paper Wblte gTEDdlflora, 16 ctm 25 1.25 11. CO French Trumpet Major, for Christmas forcing: 26 1.26 10.00 CALLA ETHIOPICA Clean, Bound bulbs. We have handled this stock SO years. Ton can rely on it. 12 100 1000 4xeuichelrc $0.75 $5.60 $60.00 6x71nohclro 2.00 7.00 66.00 Dutch Bnlbe ready. Send for list. SEND FOR OUR NEW LIST. H. H. BERCER & CO., 47 FERNS FROM FLATS FloriBts* beet assortment for fern dishes ready for 2 in. pots, strong, clean; 100, $1.60; 1000, $12.00. including delivery. Ferns, from 2K In., f.o.b. 100, $3.00; 1000, f26.00. Asparagus Pliimosus Naiiug seedlings, deliv- ered. 100. $1.25; lOOO, $10.00. AsparagruB Pluniosus Nanus, from 2 in. pots, f.o.b. 100, $3.00; 1000, $26.00. SEEDS Pansy. Berger's Never Fail. Our own mixture. Grand— all colors, all sorts. Try It. lOtO seeds, 25c.; 5000. $l.00;oz.f4.00. All other sorts of Pansy seed separate or to color. Send for our list. Cineraria. Max Hybrida Nana. Giant flowers. pkt. 2ec.;&pkts. $1.00. Pansy in Separate Colors, white, blue, azure, purple, bronze, red. brown, yellow, black. Odier, Bugnot, CaBsier, all separate. 1000 seeds, 26c., 60CO seeds, $1.U0. Daisy, Double Giant White, pkt. 26c. Longfellow Kose, pkt. 26c. Mixed, pkt. 20o. CYCLAMEN Persicum Gigantum, best of giant flowering strain. In separate colors, 100 seeds. «0c.; 1000. $5.50; 260 at 1000 rate. All colors mixed, 100 seeds, 50c.; 1000, $4.50; 250 at 1000 rate. IT WILL SAVE TOD MONET. Barclay Street, New York. Uentlon Tho l'1<^r!(if** FrptinTir*' whpn wrftlnr Cold Storage Lilies FOR XMA8 FLOWERING Per 100 L. lancifolium rubrum, 9-11 (looinacaae). . . . |ii.oo L. lancifolium melpomene, on (lOOinaease) 12.00 L. longiflorum Doei, 7-9 (-200 In a case) 7.50 L. longiflorum giganteum, 7-9 (300 in a easel . 8.00 SWEET PEAS lor ChMsimas Per whole case $10.00 11,00 12.00 22.50 CHRISTMaS (True) CHRISTMAS WHITE (True) The earliest white in cultivation, a companion to Christmas, per oz., 20c. ; per lb., 75c. QXr^OI^C ''"-""•AND-COME-AQAIN. (Princess Alice.) Pot O I V^wIVO grownseed,peroz.,$6.00;periiO2.,$2,00;perpkt.,25c. Earliest pink Sweet Pea in cul- tivation, per oz., 15c. ; per lb., 60c. ii nilAI IFMCE" DAMQV ^ mixture of the Clioicest UnHLUtimiC ritllOl strains of seed from five of the Leading Pansy Specialists of the world. All fiowers are of Immense Size, good substance, and in an infinite variety of colors and markings. V2 trade pkt., 60c.; trade pkt., $1.00; v^ oz„ $2.00; >z., $5.00. "MAJESTY" MIGNONETTE The finest of all fancy Mignonettes for indoor winter flowering. It is a vast Improvement over New York Market and Allen's Defiance, and is saved from selected spikes of flower, only, under glass. Half Trade pkt., 1000 seeds, 60c. ; 2000 seeds, $1.00. 4RTI11JR T. BODDINQTON iFV Seedsr-nan 342 West 14th St., New York -v^ IMPORTANT No doubt you will re not Have lu per cent, to 20 per cent, by irhaMlng sanu> from THE ELIZABETH NUB8EBY (O., Elizabeth, N. J.? We have one of lh*4 lariceat stockK of Kverereens. ShruljM, VIneH, Uoses ami Hardy Herbaceous Plants In this country. We are propagating over 400,000 Shrubs alone this seaHon. CALIFORNIA PRIVET. 18 to 24 inches •2.00 per 100; f 16.00 per 1000. 2 to 3 feet 2.G0 " 20.00 3 to 4 feet 4.00 ■' 36.00 PALMS and FERNS KENTIA BELUOKEANA, 4 Id. poto, < to C lekTea, 12 to 16 In. hlgb, (2.00 per doz 5 •' 6lo8 " ■"•--■ KENTIA FOK8TEKIANA, 4 4 to 6 6 ■■ 4to6 NEI-HROLKPIS P1EB8UNI, 2Vi In. pota.. J 6 " .. NEPHROI.EPI8 8COTTII, 2X " J .. __ 18 to 24 12 to 18 18 to 24 6.60 3.60 6.60 .16 1.00 4.00 1.26 3.00 tI6. 46. 26. 41. 7, a. 30. 10. 20. .00 per 10« 00 00 •■ ,00 •• ,00 ■' ,00 •■ ,00 ■■ .00 •■ ,00 •• THE ELIZABETH NURSERY CO., Elizabeth, N.J. tfeDllon Tlie FlorlaU" EicbaoKC when writing. MICHELL'S Pure Culture Spawn Pure Culture Mnshrooiu Spawn. Made in America.and after years of careful experimenting, it has finally been pro- nounced faultlesB. We have arranged to represent the most reliable of .Vmerican Spawn mabere and are now booking orders for delivery commencing about July 15th. Pure culture spawn 1b claimed to be far superior to the English, from the fact that it produces much heavier crops and comes Into bearing two weeks sooner. Prices: 10 bricke, $1.80; per25,*4.00; per 60, $7.50; per 100, $14.00; per 1000, tl30.00. TNCI KH MIL L TRAHIt SPAWN ^&<3e especially forue by aleadlng English bouse. tnbl-IOn miUUinHUIV Ornnn. ^^^^^ shipment received ever? three weeks. Per brick, I6c.: per doz. bricks, $1.50; per 100 lbs., f 8.00; per 1000 lbs. , $55.00. (250 lbs. or over at lb. rates.) STOCKS of all Bulba now arriving. Send as your list of wants. We are headquarters. Wholesale lilst now ready. HENRY F.MICHELL CO., Bulb Importers and Growers, lOISMarketStreet, Philadelpliia, Pa, Mention the norist»' Biefaang» when wrltlof . PRBESIAS All sizes, including large Ji bulbs, ready lor Immediate delivery. Also Grand DnchesH OXALIS, grandlflora, pink, white and lavender. In any amount. We are the California growers. p. O., Long: Beacli, Cal* B.F.U.No. 1 Mention The norlsts' Eicbange when writing. REES & COMPERE. for forcing cannot be beaten. your wants. Write us regarding FERRET'S PANSY SEED T-. l^'-ptt' «r.^ tl.OO per trade pkt.; 60c. per ^-pkt. HUBERT & CO. N. Le Page, Rep. Mt. Vernon, N.Y. Mention The Florlfltg* Exchange when writing. BULBS for FORCING Lilium Harrisii, Llllum Longiflorum, White Roman Hyacinths, Paper White Narcissus. Orders booked now for early delivery. WEEBER & DONf and Merchants 114 Ohamb«ra Street, MEW TOBK Uentlon Tlie riorlita' Bzchance wben writing. Mention Tb«* FlorlBtn' BTobange wben writing. Catalog Engravings and ILLUSTRATIONS th»t print EASILY. Th»f«th»Mnd wa mtke — bRve been since '73. lie M DDVINT Horticultural JAa. In. DniAni, Engratlng ind Printing 70« Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention The Florlsta' Exchange when writing. GiDsraria GiaDilinoia Trade Pkt medium Tall, Prize varieties mixed $0.50 Dwarf, Prize varieties mixed 50 PANSY SUPERB MIXED K OZ. 60 eta., %, oz. $1.15, oz. $4.60. Choice Large Flowering Mixed, oz. $1.25. W. C. BECKERT Allegheny, ^&. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. ^^d Trade Report. AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCUTION W. H. Grenell, Plerrepont Manor, N. T., president; L. L. May, St Paul. Minn., first vice-president; G. B. McVay, Birmingham, Ala., second vice-president; C. B. Kendel, Cleve- land, O., secretary and treasurer. European Notes. Northern Europe is enjoying a spell of hot weather once more, and in some of the eastern sections ot England quite a severe drought is being experienced. While this is helpful to the present season's crops it injuriously affects some of our plants for next year. This is particularlv true of the earliest cab- bages which are to be finally trans- planted after grain crops. The latter are already harvested, but on breaking up the land it is found that the rains early in the month have not penetrated the soil sufliciently to admit of the transplanting being done. At this sea- son of the year we are liable to sud- den changes, and, fortunately, it is not yet too late if we get some good rains during the next ten days. The return of the heat has brought us a fresh visitation of the turnip flea, and later sowings of the earlier varie- ties are having a hard time. Of course, it is too late now to resow. Crops of spinach now being threshed are proving very disappointing, the yield being barely one-half ot the esti- mate. As a result prices have made a sudden Jump of from 20 to 30 per cent., and those who have not already made their purchases should do so at once. There will certainly not be any to carry over. Milan turnips, that have for several years driven the growers to distraction, are turning out an exceptionally good crop, both as regards quality and quan- tity. As prices are now easy, this Is a good time to lay in a good supply. The white Meaux or Cowhorn turnip, which is justly esteemed for ploughing In, Is turning out badly, and supplies are practically exhausted. Canary seed for birds is a trifle easier; it is reported that the heavy crop in Holland Is re- sponsible for this. Hemp is without change. Dwarf Essex rape is quiet at present. It is known that the crop Is a light one. but everybody hesitates to buy for fear of exciting the market. The European demand for crimson clover is brisk. EUROPEAN SEEDS. 282 The Hlorists' Exchange DWHRF BOX 3 to 5 iB., $25.00 per 1000 ; 2 to 4 Inches, $20.00 per 1000. In flne assortment, see them. Gall and Specimen Evergreens HIRAM T. JONES. Union County Nursurles ELIZABETH, N.J. Ilentloii the Plortots' Bxehanm wheo wrttliv. SHADE TREES ETEKGRESNS, SHRUBS and ROSES; in (act everything in the line of HARDY ORNA- MENTALS required by the trade. HARDY HERBACEOUS PERENNIAI.S for SEPTEMBER PLANTING. Write- for prices and trade-llstfl. BAY STATB NVRSBRIBS, NORTH ABIPIGTON, MASS. Mention The Florlflta' Exchange whep writing. LOS ANGELES, CAL.— The Califor- nia Seed Growers' Company has heen incorporated with a capital stock of $25,000. The directors are H. L. Mus- ser, lyos Angeles; G. A. Murdock, S. J. Murdock, Orange County. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. SCHLEGEL AND FOTTLER COM- PANY, Boston, Mass. — Catalogue of Bulbs, Plants, Etc. ELBRIDGE B. WHEELER, Bridgeport, Conn. — Illustrated Catalogue of Bulbs and Seeds for Autumn planting. HASSLACH & ROUMANILLE, Salnt- Remy-de-Provence, France. — Price List of Flower and Vegetable Seeds. THOMAS MEEHAN & SONS, Dresher- town. Pa. — Illustrated Price List of Speci- men Evergreens for August and Septem- ber planting. AD. DB CLERCQ — VAN GHTSEG- HBM, Ledeberg — Ghent, Belgium. — Wholesale Catalogue of Azaleas, Rhodo- dendrons, Palms and other Decorative Plants. The season is now well advanced and the plants should be making a strong, healthy growth, if proper care has been accorded them. If such be the case, a little extra nourishment should be applied to the earliest planted houses, in the form of a lib- eral coat of, bone meal, which should be well stirred or scratched in; then put on the manure, which, aa has been previously recommended, should consist of well-decayed cow manure, well broken up, or crushed in a pul- verizer. Don't put the manure on too thick, Just enough to lightly cover the soil, the object being to give shelter to the flne feeding roots which can be found very near the surface of the soil, and also to prevent the benches from drying out too fast. As soon as the mulch is applied, wat-ering be- comes more difficult, for it is impos- sible to Judge the condition the soil is in by the appearance of the surface, and it therefore becomes necessary to go carefully over the beds, and ex- amine soil, as too much water at this time of the year is not productive of best results. As the nights begin to get cool the ventilators will require a little atten- tion, for when the air is damp and chilly, as often happens at this season, it would be folly to leave the ventilat- ors wide open; and yet there Is £is much, or more, danger to the plants If the ventilators are lowered too early or put down too low, which latter con- dition induces the moisture to con- dense on the foliage, thus causing mil- dew and black spot. Just how much and when to lower the ventilators is rather hard to direct, as the ther- mometer cannot always be consulted, but a close observer will soon learn the requirements of his plants. A rose house, however, should never be closed up tight, or even to a small crack, until quite heavy firing becomes necessary. PENN. FRAU KARL DRUSCHKI— A QUES- TION OF PRECEDENCE.— There can be no question as to the beauty of this rose, a cross between Verveille de Lyon and Mme. Caroline Testout, says a writer in The Gardeners' Chronicle, London; but a doubt has arisen as to its proper name. It appears that it was exhibited at various places in Germany by its raiser, M. Peter Lam- bert, as Schnee Konlgin (Snow Queen), but at that time it was not in commerce. When M. Lambert offered it in trade, he sent it out under the name of Prau Karl Druschki. The question is, which name should have precedence? Was the exhibition of the rose without description or figure to be taken as sufficient publicity? If it was, then of course the first name ought to remain — particularly if the rose was certificated, as it probably was. But the public cares little for priority; it has got to know and appreciate the rose as Frau (or Madame) Karl Druschki, and not all the congresses will be able to effect a change. Frau Karl Druschki is probably the finest white fiowered hybrid perpetual rose in cultivation. It is a good grower and free flowerer, producing freely long, pointed buds and broad petals. Every rose grower should Include this grand rose in his collection. It is a fine but- tonhole rose. DAIILIAd One Hundred and Thirty Acres. Roots and Bloom in any quantity. L. H. PEACOCK, Inc., Atco, N.J. Mention The Florists' Eichange when wrUlag. BURPEE'S SEEDS PHII^ADELPHIA Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. yention The Florlflta' Bxchapge when wrttlpg. Get the Best MUSflROOM SPAWN. New Importation of choice spawn which was made eBi>ecidlly for u«, by the most pxperienced and reliable manufactur- f^l er in Enj^land, and can bo n- I ,-„-, p,f relied upon. ^^^^ PRICES ato^'^^£f\ Per 100 lbs $6.00 i±j- I .rffcl PerlOOOlbs 56.(0 250 lbs. and over at the lOOulb. rate. Dreer^N special Muslirooiii «-lrcu1ar Free HENRY A. DREER. 'VhH,^^'.nH",V'p'r'■ PEACH PITS CROP 1904 We still have a few hundred busbels on hand. They will crack 90 to 96 per cent. good. You had better order now and be on the safe side. Exper- ience has taught us that Peach Pits one year old are better than the new crop. Samples and prices on application. State quantity wanted. We also have a flne lot of Apple, Peach, Plum, Cherry, California Privet, Asparagus, Shade and Orna- mental Trees, Shrubs, &c. Send U8 your Want List. FRAHKLIN DAVIS NURSERY CO., Baltimore, Md. UentloQ The riorlats' Bxchaoge when wrltlog. Headquarters For FIELD-GROWN ROSES Clematis, Peonies, Fruit Trees, Small Fruits, etc. WKITE FOE PBIOES. W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, GENEVA, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Ebccbange when writing. A.I>Ii. THK WORIiD IS INTKRKSTKD IN ES X% X O WB AFeE SPKOIA-LLY INTERKSTED IN OUADIOUUS "AMERICA" YOU OUGHT TO BB. Write us for full particulars JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, Mention The norlstg' E^cbaoge when writing. Floral Park, N. Y. GLADIOLI CUT SPIKES OF of the Highest Quality. All colors and combinations of shades imaginable. One Hundred Acres from which to select. Write for prices. ARTHUR COWEE, Gtadiolos Specialist, Meadowvale Farm. Berlin. New Yorl MentloQ the Florists* Bxchange when wrltlog. HollaDil Hmseiy StocK Ask for Our Catalogue. It wiD interest yon. ENDTZ.VANNES&CO.ggS: MeotlOD the Florlsti' Bxebanffe when writlac. Llli| of the Vallei| Finest Pips : Berlin variety for early forcing. Hamburg variety for late forcing and retarding. We make a specialty of the above. Qlve us a trial. Order early. Write for particulars to ETZOLD Sl CO., Hamburg, German, Mention The Florists' Eichange when writing. Fall Bulbs BEST QUALITY LOW PRICES Send us a list of the varie- ties wanted, stating quantity of each, and let us quote. JAMES VICK'S SONS ROCHESTER. N. V. Mention The riorUta* Bxchange when writing. WARD'S HIGH GRADE Bulbs & Plants Ho.sc.HOE RALPH M.WARD& CO. BR>ND 12W. Broadway, NEW YORK Mention The FlorlBto' Bxchange wheg writing. CHEAP BARGAINS In H. P. Roses, Tree RoseB, Crimson, Rambler, Glematis, Ampelopsls Teitchll Hydrangea Paniculata Orandiflora. All In best varieties and flret class only, offered by VAN DER WEIJDEN & CO., Boskoop, Holland. Ask for prices on all other stock. Oatalo^e free No Agents. For the trade only. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. EBBINQE&VANQROOS Formerly THE HORTICULTURAL CO. BOSKOOP, HOLLAND Hardy Nursery Stock, such as H. P. Roses, Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Clematis, Baxus, Choice fiver^reens, Peonies, etc. Ask for Catalogue. Mention The Florists' Bxchange wheo writing. KOSTER A CO, SSyifri'e^a BOSKOOP, HOLLAND Hardy Azaleas, Box Trees, Clematis, Conifers, tlydrangead. Peonies. Fot-Growo Plants for Forcing. RHODODENDRONS, H. P. R05ES. Etc. Catalogue free on demand. Mention The Florists' Bxchange when writing. legetame, Gieenlloaiie anil BemilDg Plants VEGETABLE PLAHTS GERANIUMS «^A..nD/*.«XE> njnggudl, Early Wln- _ . All- Head. Sare-Head, SnccesBlon. Early and Late Flat Dutch, HolUnder. etc. «1.00 per 1000; t8.50 per 10.000. p A K B ¥ W ^o^' Onrled. 26 eta. per ■'A.acsm^K.W 100; $1.26 per 1000. C'RW ¥m'V ni any quantity. White and m^.a^m.,K>n. m pj^^ piume, Giant Pascal, Golden Heart, Boaton Market and other yara., (I.OO per 1000 ; $3.60 per 10,000. Miscellaneous Plants 2^-ln. 8tc»ck In Al condition. Alyssnm Giant and Dwarf; Heliotrope, Lantana, Swalnsona alba and rosea; Plum- bag:o, bill.' and white. $2.O0 per lOO, if 17.60 per 1,000. Hardy Chrysanthemumsm Field-grown plants, ready for beddind or green- house blooming, $1.00 per doz. ; $6.00 per 100. Per 100 Bruantl $2.00 Gentaure 2.00 Lecid 2.00 Rycrofts Surprise (ivy) 2.00 Gloirede France... 2.00 Jean de La Brete. . . S.O Jean Vlaud 2.00 M. Jolly de Bamme- ville 4.00 Mme. Barney 2.00 Mme. Canovers ... 2.00 Per 100 Mme. Oharrotte.. . .$2.00 Mme. Janlin 2.00 Mme. Landry 2.00 Madonna 3.00 Marqule de Gastel- lane 3.00 MIflB F.Perkins.... 2.00 MlssEendell 3.00 8. A. Nntt 2.00 Granville 2.00 Mrs. E.G. Hill 2.00 Queen of the West. 2.00 We will send 1000, 60 each of the above, for &18.00, or 600, 25 each, for $10.00. Telegrraph (Geranium). $1.00 per doz., 96.00 per 100. Send for descriptive price list. Not less than five of any one variety sold. Cash with order, please. Come see oar stock. We are at Chase, P. B. & W. R. R., or Cowenton, Philadelphia Division of B. & O. R. R., fourteen miles Northeast of Baltimore, Md. Send as word and 'we will meet yoa. R. VINCENT, JR. & SON, White Marsh, Md. Ueatlon The llorlsti* Etxcbanfe when wrltlnf. September 2, 1906 NURSERY DEPARTMENT. Conducted by Joseph Meehan. The Plorists' Exchange 283 AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. E. Albertson, Bridgeport, Ind., president; Orlando Harrison, Berlin, Md., vice-president; George C. Seager, Rochester, N. T., secretary; C. I.. Yates, Rochester, N. T., treat j-er. COLUMBUS. OHIO.— Mayor Jeffrey suggests that Columbus establish city nurseries for the raising of shade trees to plant in the city streets. ST. ANSGAR, IOWA.— The St. Ansgar Nurseries, owned by G. G. Gilbertson & Son, will move to Mason City, Iowa, where they have secured a 200-acre tract of land. MACON, GA.— The annual convention of the Georgia State Horticultural Society, of which Hon. P. J. Berckmans is president and Mr. I/. A. Berekmans treasurer, also of Augusta, will be held this year at Macon, on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Sep- tember 5, 6 and 7. The sessions of the convention will be held in the handsome parlors of the Hotel Lanier, and a hall in the hostelry will be used for the display of fruits and vegetables. The society was organized in 1S76. and in a great measure is responsible for the development of Georgia as a fruit section. The membership is not limited, being open to any person interested in agri- culture, horticulture or floriculture, or kindred pur- suits, on the pyament of the annual membership fee of $2. Good Seeds That Fall to Grow. The notes from C. L. Allen, on seeds that fail to g:row. in a recent issue of The Exchange, are very in- teresting. They show how temperature, moisture and many other things have to be considered when looking for a crop from seeds. This is what nursery- men know well. Time and again a divided quantity of seeds, a portion sown in one place and a portion in another, will give very different results. There are certain conditions seeds must have in order to ger- minate; so much moisture, so much heat and shade, and the right time of the season as well. Foreign houses buying seeds in this country are having a hard time to do It on the conditions they wish for. In many European countries they have a set per- centage of growth the seeds must develop in order to be accepted. If the seed-testing station cannot make the number desired germinate, the consignment is refused. They have difficulty In getting seeds on these conditions. So far as forest seeds go, collectors will not gather the seeds on any such conditions, nor will the seedsmen run the risk of shipping, even though all the seeds are fresh and plump, because the whole lot may be a loss if the station officials fall to make a certain number grow. That the experiment stations may fail with good seeds was well shown two years ago. A lot of Doug- las Spruce seed was tested and condemned In two cases of the same seeds. Out of this very Identical seed, a small lot of which was sent to a third party in another country, he wrote that It yielded him splendid results. The seedsmen who nowadays embody in their "guarantee" that they will not guarantee any certain number to grow because there are "too many causes known and unknown which prevent good seeds from germinating" state the exact truth. The seedsman who sends out 50 bushels of apple seeds divided among a dozen customers, often gets letters from some who bought denouncing the seeds, while others of the buyers praise them. What seedsmen should guarantee, and what prac- tically all do guarantee, is that the seeds are of new crop, and are to a certain percentage sound seeds. The growth they cannot control, as it depends on the skill of the sower and on the elements. Sweet-Scented Calycanthus. The greater number — practically all — of the caly- canthus in the trade under the name of C. florida is not that species at all, but is the C. Isevlgatus, or C. glauca, as some call it. The true C. florida is quite .scarce, much more so than there is need to be, as it could be propagated in other ways than by seed. It rarely seeds to any extent. On the other hand, the C Isevigatus seeds freely, and because of this it is abundant. Some years ago seed collectors com- menced sending out Isevigatus for florida, and nurserymen everywhere jumped at the chance of ob- taining this rare shrub, and sowed pounds on pounds of the seed, only to be sadly disappointed when the stock raised from it proved to be not florida at all, but laevigatus. Those unacquainted with the kinds will ask what the difference Is in the species. The chief one of all is that florida has the true sweet shrub scent: the other one has not. It has an odor, but not that of the florida. and in this respect it is not nearly as valuable. The leaves of laevigata are much broader than those of florida, and, as men- tioned, it -seeds freely. About older cities, like Phila- delphia, New York and Baltimore^ many an old garden has in it a plant or two of the true florida. As the plant seeds but little, propagation has to be by dividing the plant or by root cuttings. Stolons spring up around old plants which, with the bush itself, forms a good clump in time, admittting of its producing fruit spurs. The question arises why It Is that It Is thought so necessary there, while here It Is rarely thought of. Is It that the abundance of fruit everywhere here does not call for extra efforts to get more, or is It that our trees set flower buds without It? There Is no question but that the pruning In Summer tends to the formation of flower buds. Any check to the tree, whether In the shape of shortening branches or of pruning the roots, leads to fertility. We root prune trees occasionally, but the Summer pruning of the branches Is rarely practiced. It really seems unnecessary. Taking the common fruits, ap- ples, pears, peaches, plums and like sorts, after they attain a bearing size, they produce flowers every year, more or less abundantly according to the nature of the crop the previous season. May It not be — It probably is — that the English climate favors wood growth at the expense of fertil- ity, which makes Summer pruning beneficial? On the occasion of my last visit to England I was much Interested In witnessing the pruning of some wall fruit trees going on at the time. It seemed to me that fully one-half of the growth was taken from the trees between shoots entirely stripped off and others shortened. I suggested that a serious crip- pling of the trees would follow the loss of so much foliage in Midsummer, but was told it was necessary in order to get fruit, and that the trees would not suffer. It's a good thing to remember that curtailing growth, whether by Summer pruning or by Winter root pruning, is conducive to fertility, and It may be applied to advantage to many other things besides fruit trees. JOSEPH MEEHAN. Fhotinla Vlllosa in Arnold Arboretum, Mass. being divided. Root cuttings could be made by se- curing the roots in early Winter before the freezing up of the ground and cutting them into lengths of two to three inches, then starting them in a green- house toward Spring. Trumpet Vines. Now that bignonias are in flower it is a good time to call attention to the beauty of the Chinese species — grandiflora. It differs greatly from our own spe- cies, radicans. It has very large yellow flowers, and probably a less rampant habit of growth. Those who have knowledge of but the native one, radicans, should po.=sess themselves of the Chinese one as well. The two make a nice combination. There is now a yellow variety of the radicans, and a good thing it is, too. But it, of course, has the longer flower tube and the narrower mouth of flower than the Chinese; and it is the broad mouth of the Chinese, the grandiflora, which makes the flowers so very conspicuous, together with its yellow color. The propagation of bignonias is very easy. They grow readily from pieces of root, cut Into small lengths, and started in a greenhouse or even out- doors. Although very many years since the Chinese spe- cies was introduced to cultivation. It is not as well known as it should be, nor is it as abundant. For the latter reason it has been grafted on the native one to some extent, and this may lead to disappoint- ment should the graft die out and the stock take its place. The name trumpet vine is well given the big- nonia, the flowers being trumpet-shaped. Blooming The Souvenir. From the Florisf' Club, of Washington, D. C, pre- sented to members of the S. A. F. at its twenty-first annual meeting in that city, Aug. 15 to 18, 1905, con- sisted of a beautifully printed book of 112 pages and cover, that, we trust, will be carefully treasured by every recipient, and, after the memory of their visit, prove the most valuable memento of his or her visit to that fair city which every true American should visit before he dies, not once, as is said to be neces- sary in the case of Paris, but as many times as he can get there. The book contains just enough descriptive reading matter, concise, explicit and to the point, to prevent it from being a drag on time to run it over, and is Il- lustrated v.lth 45 full-page pictures of notable public and other buildings, statues, fountains, interiors, etc. The trade representation in Its advertising pages is very comprehensive, Is valuable now, and In later years will prove an instructive study to those who like to know what has gone before as well as that which is of the present. A collection of the various souvenir books, Issued yearly on similar occasions, is a desirable addition to one's library, and more than ordinarily Interesting on account of the memories connected with it. Crataegus Crus-Galli in Franklin Park, Boston, Mass. as it does in Midsummer, it is much valued, whether used as a vine or in bush or stand form, shapes It is often seen in. Summer Pruning Fruit Trees. Those who read English gardening papers will be struck to note the space devoted to the subject of the pruning of fruit trees in Summer, for the purpose of Notes on Shrubs. PHOTINIA VILLOSA.— This Is a large growing shrub, or small tree, which only needs to be seen to be appreciated. Coming Into bloom with a profu- sion of white flowers in June, It follows later In the season with a glow of bright red fruit, and is one of the most ornamental plants we have during the Fall months. It Is a native of China or Japan, but is perfectly hardy in most locations, although rather tender until it gets established. CRATAEGUS OXYACAN- THA.— I again refer to Mr. Meehan's notes on these hand- some small trees. Here in Boston we use them exten- sively for bordering wood lands and on rocky knolls throughout our Park system. While the European varieties are very showy -and do re- markably well in this locality, they do not compare with some of the American species. The list of A_merican varieties is large. Professor Sargent, in his recent worok, "The Man- ual of the Trees of North America." describes over one hundred and thirty of them. Of the European varieties, perhaps the most showy Is Paul's double flowering scar- let, which is a very useful tree tor ornamental purposes. Of the American varieties I will perhaps have something more to say later. Many of them are much more showy when in fruit than when in flower; again, others are very fine when in bloom. The fruits of these thorns vary much in size, shape and color. Some of them are a bright red, others black; then, again, some of the finest are yel- low. The variety C. crus-ga!li, here llustrated. Is one of the more common, and yet It Is one of the most showy varieties. It comes into flower in early June, and from its spreading habit of growth is a very pleas- ing plant. In fruit It Is not so showy as that of many of the others. JOHN W. DUNCAN. 284 The Plori-sts' Exchange HyUfaogea OtaKsa Field-grown, fine plants, tlO.OO. $12.00 and $15.00 per 100. Order now for Fall delivery. Terms, caah or satisfactory referenceB. BAUR FLORAL CO.. Erie, Pa. Mention the Florltti' Bichangg when writlpg ORIENTAL POPPIES ?,o.oo EONIES '""^ Two Grand Varietieg WHITLEYI, white, $10.00 per 100 L'ECLANTANTB, deep rose, $6.00 per 100. E. A. & W. K. WOOD, West Newton, Mass. Mention The Florlgts' Bxcbange when writing. Celery Plants Fine stock, bushy and well hardened. Care- fully pacaed in light crates. Giant Pascal, Boston Market, Golden Self- blanching Pink and White PInme, Price reduced to $1.50 per 1000 ; |12.60 per 10.000. R. KILBOURN. CUnton, New York. Mention roe ^lorlwi- BiohHoge when w^tlng. Hydrangea Otaksa strong, field-grown plants, fine stock for Easter forcing, from 4 to 10 branches, $10.00 per 100. Heady October 1. Fntilich ll/V Fleld-grown, from 3 to LllgllSII IVjr g branches, $6.00 per 100 ; $50.00 per lOOO. Dracaena Indivisa $3^oo'per%'; $25.00 per 1000. Donoiaff Nice stocky plants, $4.00 rdllMCS per 1000 ; $36.00 per 10,000. Eeady September 1. PETER WENK, Ozone Park N.Y. Mention The FlorlatB* Bxcbange when writing. August Rolker & Sons, ^' ^."o'.'^S.^fsl^"^- New York Horticultural Importing Agents tor Foreign Growers of Floriete' Bulbs and Plants, Ornamental Nursery and Fruit Stocks. We supply the trade; send for lists and offers. Orders booked now (or Spring and Fall Deliveries. Mentloa Th« Florleta* Bxdiange wben wrltipg. ^^_ F, & F, NURSERIES gJS S-owl??'' TREES AND PLANTS ^ full assortment Trade^atalogae Ifeotlon the FlortstB* Bxcbsnge when wrltlDr. AMEBIOAN TREE SEEDS AND PLANTS OnrDescriptlveCatalogae of An]ertc»i.n Heeds and Plants is ready for malliug:. Ask for it. OTTO KATZENSTEIN & CO. TreeSeeds and Plants Specialists, ATLANTA, OA Mention the Florists' Bxcbange when wrltlif. THE SHREWSBURY NURSERIES "™™ NEW JERSEY Oll'er a Fall Line of well-grown Call or Write for Prices Eatontown is forty miles from New York on the Southern Division of the C. R. R. of N. J. Mention The Florists* Bxcbange wben writing. Ornamental Stock 30,000 Viburnum plicatum in all sizes up to 4 feet V ■ An unusually fine assortment of all other good shrubs and ornamental ■ trees can be found here. Write for prices or come and see our stock. I GOO acres. Established 1853. I Ma HOOPES, BRO. & THOMAS, Maple Avenue Nurseries, West Chester, Penna. UentluD the KlurlHts' ExcbaQjrP wbeo wiitlDff. k%^^^«/% %/%'%%''%/%''%%^%/%'%^'%/%'«^%^%/%''%/%''%^^%/%^%^1 HEMLOCK SPRUCE From One to Five Feet High. Broad, bushy trees, filled with branches from top to bottom, and an abundance of fibrous roots that insure sare transplanting. The larger sizes can be shipped with ball, if desired. Sheared Hemlocks tor specimen planting; others for hedges and evergreen borders. EVERGREENS IN THE GREATEST VARIETY at wholesale prices to those who buy for commercial purposes. Trade List Free. The WM. H. MOON CO. MAKEFIELD AVE. MORRISVILLE, PA. i i i i i t i Mention the Florists* Exchange when wrltlnf. A. MITTINQ 17=23 Kennan Street 8ANTA CRUZ, CAL. Mention the FlorlBts' Bxcbange when writing. BoBBiNK & Atkins Nurserymen and Florists VISITORS HmTED. ^"'cSaiSSl"""' RUTHERFORD, N.J. Mention the Florists' Hxebsnjte when writing. CALIFORNIA PRIVET For Fail Delivery I will have a full stock of well-grown plants, two years old. Also strong three-year plants, transplanted, stocky and well furnished. Orders can be placed now to an advantage. CHAS. BLACK, Hightstown, N. J. Mention the Florists Excbanji • wben writing PEONIES 100 1000 Queen Victoria (Whltleyl) »9 00 $80.00 Festiva Maxima 30.00 260.00 Fragrans (the bloom producer)... . 6.00 50.00 For 10,000 rates and other varieties, write to GILBERT H. WILD, Sarcoxie, Mo. Mention the Florists' Bxcbsnge when writing. PE0NIE5 Divisions to average more than 3 eyes, $10,00 per 100. SEND FOR LIST. EDWARD SWAYNE.WutChuUr, Pa. Mention Tbe Florists' Bxcbange when writlpg. PEONIES Wholesale and retail catalogues ready for distri- bution. Sent free on application. All stock guaranteed true to name. Send yonr orders in early to be assured of a good collection for Fall planting. PETERSON NURSERY 606 W.Peterson Ave. CHICAGO, ILL Mention The Florists' Exchange wben writing. P. OUWERKERK 216 Jane Street WEEHAWKEN HEIGHTS, N. J. p. O. No. I, Hoboken, N.J. JUST RECEIVED FROM OUR HOLLAND NURSERIES Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Spiraea Jap- onica, Lilium Speciosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot -Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in sorts. Clematis and H. P. Roses in tbe best sorts. PR.ICES MODERATE MeptloD the Florist.' Bichange wb.n writlm. GOLD MEDAL PEONIES Our collection of Peonies was awarded the ONLY GOLD MKDAL at the St. Louis World's Fair laet season. We have 12i) named varieties, and ofi'er as follows: Pink and Rose, named varieties. fS.OO per 100. White and Purple, named varieties, $12.00 per 100. Yellow, named varlotiea, $15.00 per 100. We also have 38 named kinds of Dwarf Large FloweiiDK PHLOX, $S.00perl00; $45.00 per 1000. Baby Rambler ROSES, strong, fleld-grown plants, $25. OU per 100. Please send for price list. JOHN CHARLTON &SONS/Rocliester, N.Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. PEIMULA OBCONIOA ORANDIFLOBA COMPACTA The New^Hybridized Giant-flowered ; Are Keady Now in 2^ In. Pots COKPACTA, a fine potter, $6,00 per 100. CAKMINE, PINK, PURPLB, VIOLET, MIXED COLORS, $3.50 per 100. 0. V. ZANGEN, Seedsman, HOBOKEN, N. J. Mention the Florists* Bxcbange when writing. Cyclamen Plants Oiganteum Strain, seed taken of only selec- ted flowers and well built stock; none better; 3 In.. $7.00 per 100: $66.00 per ICOO. Seed o( above strain, new crop, $6.00 per 1000. San Francisco, Cal., July 12, 1005. "The Cyclamen Seedlings arrived to-day in good shape. We are well pleased and are glad to know that by packing properly plants will stand the trip." PARK FLORAL CO. C WiNTERICH, Defiance, Ohio Meptloo the riortita' B»ebapg» wh^p wrttjng. Urge Assortment EVERGREENS Specialties— White Pine, Hemlock and Large Evergreens. Spring list for details. Andorra Nurseries Wm. Warner Harper. Prop. CHESTNUT HILL. PA Mention tbe Florists' Bicbanjte when writing. The Sea Cliff Nnrseries FLORISTS, HORTICULTURISTS and LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS Dwarf and Trained Fruit Trees a Specialty We are offering FIELD=fiROWN CARNATIONS Knchaotress, 0r8t-cla«e plants, $6.00 per 100. Hire. Thos. W. Lawsoii, 1st class, 8 to 12 shoots, $5.00 per 100 ; 2d class, $1.00 per 100. Admiral Cervera, strong plants, $6.00 per 100. Cash with order. FD. BOULON & SON, Sea Cliff, L I., N.Y. Mention tbe riorista' Bxcbange when wrttlag. Frnlt Trees* Small Frn Its, Ornamental Trcca, Evergreens ond Bhrubs, WhadeTreeo, Hardy Boses. llardj PlaDta. I'llmberH, etc. The most complete collections In this country* Gold Medal— Paris— Pan-American— St. Louis. 102 prizes New York SUte Fair. 1904. Illustrated Descrtptive Catalogue FREE on Request. ELLWANGER & BARRY Mt- Hope NarserleA, Rochester, N. Y. l>raicer wu V Established 66 YesFS, Uention The FlorlBts' Bxcbange when writing. Septembar a, 1906 The Florists' Exchange 285 LIST OF ADVERTISERS Late Ade. on Page 300, Cnlumns 3-4 Akers H U ..303 iKoe Bros .298 Allen J K . .3(11 lud Flower Co ms Allen W S (\i .lot Jackson & Perkins Andersuii & Cbristen- 294 sen ..28(1 .Jacobs S & Son. . . . 30fl Aschmaim G ..2K6 .Tennluga B B .... ?,S0 Andorra Nurseries . ..284 Johnson & Stokes. . i>ai Bader J ..286 Johnson Heating Co. 300 Baker W J ..302 Jones H T 28? ..300 n.287 Barrows H H & So Kastlng W P 301 Bartlett G S ..2».5 Katzenstelu & Co. ■fR4 ..284 ..284 Baur Floral Co Kilbouin K ■rM Bay State Nurs. . . . .282 306 Bayersdorfer H & ;o30(l Klokner A 305 Beach J E ..205 KoBter & Co .282 BeauUeu H ..280 Kreshover L J .... 303 BeaveD B A ..■MIX Kilck W C 303 Beckert W 0 ..■2X1 Kroescbell Bros Co .306 Be>rntielmer E ..303 Kuebler Wm H - . . 301 Berulnff H G ..31J2 Lager & Hurrell. . . ?8fl Btrser H H & O'. ..281 84-85 Lang J 301 Black Chas 2 Langjabr A H.... .301 Blnke B S & Son. . ..295 Lebanon G 'bouses .300 Bloom J S ..286 Lebnlg & WInneteM.2S5 Bllnn B A ..285 ..2S4 ..286 Lewis W L .300 .281 .304 Bobblnk & Atkins. LePage N Bock Wm A Limbach C BoddlDgtOD AT... ..281 Llttlefield H F . . . fm Bonnet & Blake... ..3111 I.ockland Lum Co. 305 Bonlon P ..284 Locust St G'houses .300 Brenneman J D . .2»4 Lutton W H 305 Brown Co Tbe A B ..285 Mader P ?94 Brown Peter ..2.S0 Maxwell Mfg Co. . . 306 Brummer P ..287 McFadden EC •>87 Bryant J M ..281 McKellar C W . . ■10? Burnham HItchlngs McManns J .301 .304 Meier B Burpee W A Co. . . .282 Metropolitan Mtl . ?96 Butz Bros .2«8 MIcbell H F Co... ■IS I Byer Floral Co.... .280 Michigan Cut Flower Byer Bros .287 Bschange ...... 303 Caldwell W B Co. . .305 Mlttlng A .284 Cameron A L .300 Monlnger J C Co . . 305 Carmody J D .304 Moon Wm H Co . . . 7.84 Cassldy J .305 Moore Hentz & Nasi .301 Charlton J & Bro. . .284 Moore W J 30? Chicago Carn Co.. .298 Murdock & Co .... 30? Childs J L .282 Xafl Florists' Boa.rc Chinnick W J .285 of Trade 303 Cbicus & Boddlngton National Plant Co ?99 Co .279 Nicotine Mtg Co 303 Conard & Jones .295 Xiessen Leo 099 Condon J ..285 Nlquet F 300 Connell B .300 Ouwerkerk P ?S4 Connelly J .298 Page C S :>95 Coolidge & Bros. . . .300 Peacock L K ?s? CottERe Gardens . . .279 Pennock S S ?99 Cowee A .282 Peterson Nurs 284 Cowee W J .302 Phlla Cnt Plow Co, . 299 .305 .294 Phlla Market ..303 ?So Craig R & Son Phillips H Seed Co. Crowl Fern Co .293 Pierce F 0 Co 305 Cunningham J H.280-294 Plerson AN 295 Cut Flower Ex .301 Pierson F R Co 279 Oiiillpdouze Bros. . . .300 Pittsbg Cut Flow Co 303 Davis A B & Sons. .298 Pittsburg Fl Exch , 30? Di-amud J B .302 Pollworth C C Co . 30? .304 .306 Pye R C ntetsch A Co Quaker City Macblne .306 g Co .303 ?'!7 Dillon Gmhonse M( RawHngs B I Co 30rt Rawson W W Co . 280 Dillon J L 295-299 Reed & Keller , . 303 Di>rrance Benj .295 Reeg & Compere , ■>S1 Piirner F & Sons. . .300 .295 Reich V E 296 .282 .302 Relnberg P Dumont & Co Relnberg G -302 s-fn Renter S J Eichholz H .2U9 Rlne F B 298 Blsele C 306 Robinson H M Co 303 Elizabeth Nurs Co. .281 Rolker & Son ?84 Elliott W & Snns. . .280 Rosslg Bros , . 303 Elliott W H .279 Rnpp J F •"SO Ellwanger & Barry .284 Sabransky W ?98 280 Saltford Geo . 301 Engelmann R .285 Sander & Son... ?S6 Endtz Van Ness k .Schmidt Co J r ?85 Co .282 Schmltz F W 0... ?80 Fspy & Son .300 Schneider A- Noe .300 .282 Scollay J A .304 .2.85 Scollay & Monro, , . . 305 F & F Narserlcs. . . .284 Scott J ?86 Fisher R .298 Scranton Fl Sup C. 303 Field H W .299 Shellroad Chooses ?8n FIllow & Banks. , . .299 Sheridan W F . . .301 Foley Mfs On .306 Shrew.sbnry Xiir« ?84 Ford Bros 301 Sieyers J n * Co , -299 i^oster L H .287 Simpson R , . , ..303 Franklin Davis Nnrs .'!kldelsky S S , ?8.'i Co Slinn & Thompson, 301 Galloway 294 Smith N & Sr.n.. ■^4 Garland G M .305 Smith T W \ .301 Smith W .^' T c . 282 Glblln & Co .306 Smith & n...ppf.ti 298 Goddnrd S T ..300 Steanis A T Lum 305 Grohe F .280 Storrs & Harrison C o287 30t Studer N 913T Gnttman A .7 .301 Stttmpp & Walter Co Hammond Bpiii -304 280.303.300 .287 .299 Stuppe Wm , 295 Sii.ydnm J 300 Hanson G .298 .Swavne H 2S4 Hansen & Lnndstrpfl.2no Swayne W ?.' Towell Jos 286 Hesslon H .300 Traendly & Schencb -.301 Hews A H & fo . . 304 Vandcr Weigden * HIeks & Ciawhiiet. .301 Co 282 Hllflncer Bros .... ,304 Vanehan's Seed Store Hills C R .2.85 ?80 Hill E 0 * Co.. .2!)n wn Vanghan & Sperry. . 30? HInpard B .306 Velle Bros .298 Holton ^ Hnnkel Or ..302 Vesey W J ,t M S. 298 Hoopps Bros & Thoni IS VIck's Sons Jns. . . 282 •.>M Vincent R & Son . . o^o Ward R M * Co, . , Weber C S i- Co, , . 282 30n Horn J F & Bro . . .300 303 .281 Hnbert & To Wpoher & Don .... ?81 Hnehee a J .294 Welch Bros .302 Weak P :...284 \vcHi..ii n 280 W I 1 ih, Inicr & Co... 303 Wlilldlii Pottery 304 Willie Bros 298 Whitton Chas 2.85 Wletor Bros 299 Wild G H 2.84 Whiterlch C 284 Wlnterson 0] P Co.. 302 VVimd K K ft W K..284 Wood Bros 294 Worcester Conserva- tories 296 Voung A I, & Co 301 Young J 301 Zaugeu 0 V 284 Zoolanek AC 280 INDEX TO STOCK ADVERTISED a, col 1; b, col. 2; c. col. 3: d, col. 4. Achillea 279 Allium 295c .\lyBsum 279-800 -82^85-87 Araucaria 280 Asparagus 279.80d-81-S5- 88-87 -94 -95-98-99- 300c-0flb Asters 279 Azaleas 2.s2d-S4 Bedding Plants. 282d-85b Begonias . . .285-80-87-94 Boxwood 282 Bulbs ..279.80-81-82-841. Callas 280-81 Campanula 279-87 Capsicum 285-98 Carnations 279-84- 8D-87C-94-95-98-99-300 Chrvsathemums 279-82C-94-95-98 Cineraria 280d-81-85-8e-94 Clematis 282-84-306 Oieus 2,87 l^ouiters 282d Crotons 286-94 Cyclamen 284-85-95C Crypt omeria 287d Cuphea 287d Cut Flowers ..301-02-03 Cycas 280d Cyclamen 280-81-94 Dahlias 282b Daisies 280-81-87-94-306 Decorative Plants 286-87-94 Delphinium 279-80 nielytra 284 Dracaena 284-85-86-87-95 Evergreens 279-82-84 Ferns ...281-85-80-87-95 Ficus 286-87-306 Freesla 280-81 Fruits 282-84 Geraniums 282d-85-86-87 Gladioli 282 Grevlllea 2874 Hardy Perennials 279-80-82 Heliotrope 282c Hollyhocks ..279.80d-87 Hyacinths 280-81 Hydrangeas 282-84-87d-94 Ivy 282-84 Lantana 282c Lilacs 284 Lillles 280-81-82-84 Mignonette 281 Myosotis 285-95C Narcissus . .280-81-82-84 Nursery Stock . .281d-S2 iKrchids 280c Osalis 281 Palms ..2S1C-86-87-94-95 Pandanus 286 Pansy ..2S0-81-84-85-94b Peonies 279-82-84 Poinsettias 287d Poppies 279-84 Phlox 279 Pinks 287 Primula 280-85-86-87-94 Privet 271d-84-94 I'.bododendrons ...282-84 Roses 2S2-84-87d-94-95-98-300 Rudbeckia 279 Seeds . . . 279-80-81 -82.S4a Siirubs 282-84-94 Siiilliix 279-85-86- 87-94-95-98-99-300-06 Solanum . .286-94 -OSa -99 Spiraea 284 Slevla 30C Stocks 281-95C Stokesla 279 Swainsona 282c Sweet Peas 280d-81 Trees 279-82-94 Tritoma 279 Tulips 280-81 Vegetables 282d-84 Vines and Climbers 284-94 Viburnum 284 Vlnca 279-86-94 Violets 285-300 MISCELLANEOUS. Artificial Leaves ....303 Boilers 296-304-05-06 Pone Meal 295 Boxes 303 Collections 303 Decorative Greenery ,302-03 Designs 302-06 Engravings 28lc Fertilizers . .280a-95-.303 i'ittings 304-05-06 Florists' Lettters ....303 Florists' Supplies 301-02-03-04-05-06 Flower Pots. Tubs. etc. 304 Galax 303 Glass 296-304-05-06 Glazing Points . .296-.305 Greenhouse Bldg 304-05-06 Gutters 304-05-06 Hose 296 immortelles SO."! Insecticide 297-.3O3-04-06 Lumber 296-305-06 Mastica 305 Moss and Peat 303 Mushroom Spawn 2.80.81 .S2b Newspaper 303 Paints and Paint Sup- plies 296-304-06 Pipe. Joints. Valves 296-.304-06 Pumps 296 Putty 298-30.5-06 Ribbons .302 Sash 296-30.5-06 Sprayers 304 Stakes and Supports 280b-9Sc-303 Tools and Implements 296-305 Ventilators 296-304-05 06 Wants 296 Water Tower 305 Wire 303 Wire Clip 295 Wired Toothpicks ...302 ore* VIOLETS Extra strong plants of Lady Campbell, No. 1, f 2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. No. 2 (good as many No. 1 sent out). $1.50 per 100; tlO.OUper 1000. No. 2 California, f 1.50 per 100; $12.00 per 1000. Packed free of charge to insure safe carriage long distance. CHAS. BLACK. Hightstown, H. J. BEGONIA Gloire De Lorraine strong 2% in. plants, $15.00 per 100. S.S. SKIDELSKY 824 N. 24th St. PHILADELPHIA, P. A. PRIMULAS Chinese and Obconlca, new giant-flowering, fringed, 7fi percent, carmine compacta and pink, flnest strain In the world, i inch, ready for S inch . S8 00 per 100. Dracaena Indlvlsa, 2 to 3 feet, strong. 5 in.. $1.50 per doz.; 6!^ In.. $2.00 per doz.; 2 in., $2.00 per 100. Asparagrus 8prenserl, strong, 3 in., $3.00 per 100. cash. WILLIAM S. HERZOa. Morris Plains, N. J. J. E. FELTHOUSEN Bedding Plant Specialist SCHENECTADV, N. Y. UentioD tb« Florists* Bzchanxe when writing. Contents. p,<,k Anu!rl<;an Carnation Society 288 Ati Kxplanatlon 296 Briuihlg 297 Canadian News 293 Catalogues Kecelved 282 ChaiiBca In Business 297 CIuIj anil Society Doings 291 Convention Group Portraits 288 Firms Who Are Building 297 Fulnier, Miss Perle B. (Portrait) . 288 Funkia Subcordata (Illus.) 292 Grafting Carnation uponSaponaria.288 Hydrangea Hortensis (Illus.) 290 London Letter Our 292 Market, Review of the 297 Mushrooms 290 Nursery Department 283 OBITUARY— Kills A. Apgar, K. Phelan. Chas. H. Craver, E. G. Plepgras. Richard Dean 289 Peonies at Rochester. N. T. (Illus.). 290 Peony Classlflcation, Suggestions of.2S8 Plants. Three Interesting (Illus.). .292 Question Box 286 Readers' Views, Our 289 Retail Florist. For the 291 Roses 282 Seed Trade Report 281 Shrubs, Notes on (Illus.) 283 Souvenir, The Washington 283 Temple Show, London. The (Illus.). 291 TRADE NOTES — Boston, Buffalo, New York, Phil- adelphia, St. Louis 293 Baltimore, Indianapolis, Louis- ville, Ky.. Newport. R. 1 297 Chicago 300 San Francisco 301 New Bedford. Mass.. Washington. 302 Bo.ston 304 Utica (N. Y.) Florists' Club Outing (Group Portrait) 289 Week's Work, The 294 iVf ARIB LOUIlSE, clean and healthy In every "^ pardcnUr. 3 in pote. »6.0O per 100; $lS.00per roo. Cash with order. WM.J. CHINNICK, Trenton, N. J. MpntloD thfl Florieta' Exchange when writing. rield- Vim FT^ Clumlis grown ▼ I^FI_L I ^ Strong 3>:0L. H. Campbell, $5.00 per 100; 946.00 per 1000. 200U PrlncesB of Wales, $8.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. There Is no better stock in the market at any price. Gash with order, please. R. ENGELMANN & SON, Pittafield, MasB. .MpntloD The Florists' Excbang. when writing. 10,000 violet Piaots Fine, fleld-grown clumps of Princess of Wales, $5,00 per 100 ; $40.00 per 1000. THE A. H. BROWN CO., Westbore, Mass. McDttop tbe FlorlMf ' Bichapgc when writing. VIOLETS 2000 Lady Campbell, 2y, in. pots, good healthy stock, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. WM. SWAYNE, Bu 226, Kennett Square, Pa. MeptloD Ttie FlorlBta* Exchange wbeg wrlttpg. 8MILAX StroDk' plaotH, 2^ In. poti^, tl.26 p'-T 1(X», Htrontc plaDtfl, tranHpI&nteil In boxeH. &0c. per 100. M. BAUra«.NN, Park Rlflice* Tf, J. Mpntinn the FlnrUf ' BTCbtng* whep wrltlpg- Pansy Seedlings The very choicest etralna, mixed, $3.60 per 1000. Separate Colors, lavender, yellow and white, U.OO per ILOI). OASn WITH THE ORDEB. nue. Y. J. CONDON, Florist, lllSH'ArH ftf^ntlop The FIorlBtB' Exchange whep writing. PANSY PLANTS Peter Brown's Prize Strain of Mammoth Blooming Paneles. Fine stocky plants, grown in open field. Plants ready about September 10. $4.00 per 1000. CHABLES S. BUTTON, ^f^li, Holland, Mich. Mention The Plorlsts' Exchange when writing. PANSY PUNTS Giant Market. Plants from my own home- grown seeds, selected from the beet Giant varle- lies, mixed colors; fine stocky plants, ready about September 5. $2.60 per 1000. Send for prices on 6,000 and 10,000 lots. Oash with order. E. A. BLINN. Cromwell, Conn. Menliop the Florists' Exchange when writing. Perslcum Giffantenni, best strain. 4 In., $10.00 per loo. Cinerarias, 2^4 in. .$2.00 p<-r ICO; 3 In., $3.00perl00. Primula Obcuuica 2'.- '" «*> "" ; In., $2.00 VIOLET PLANTS Marie Louise and Lady Campbell, large field-trrown clumps, $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per lOTO. Out of 2'^ in. pots, $2.00 per 100; $17.60 per 1000. DRACAENA INDIVISA Sa°lf /„™'?aL'k%rh pots. $16.00 per 100; 200 tor $25.00. ALYSSUM OlMit double, 2« In., $2.00 pet 100. rADUiTiniK Crocker. Sncceas, L. Pond and UAnnAMUnO Joost.StOOpenOO; tSS.OOperlOOO. J, C. SCHMIDT CO., BRISTOL, PA. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. C. R. HILLS, Grand Rapids, Mich. vo.uuperiuu. rrimuia tjncuiiica, j'4 n per 100; 3 In., $3.00 per UO. Chinese Primroses, 3 in.. $3.00 per 100; 4 In., $8.00 per 100. Boston Ferns, large plants. $2 50 per doz.; eitra large, $3.00 pur doz. C. WHinON, City Street, Utica, N.Y. Uentlop the Florist*' Ezchapge when writitis. GeranJumsJiip- Three acres planted for stock, rooted cuttings In any quantity after September 1, I will guarantee them to reach you In good growing condition, and would like to book your order now. Send for list, ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Uentiop the Florists' Bzchapge when writing. GERANIUMS Rooted Cuttings. Ready la September. Nutt, Rlcard, Poltevliie, Bnchner, Doyle, Viand, Pasteur and others, $1.00 per 100; $10.C0 per 1000. Cash With Obdee. ERNEST HARRIS. Delanson, N. Y. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. New Begonia TDinioiii Hall From 2 in. pots $15.00 per 100; $140.00 per 1000. LEHNIG & WINNEFELD Hackensack, New Jersey Ueotlon Tbe_Florlatfl'_ Exchange when writing. Per 100 Primroses, all varieties, 2% in. . . $2.00 Cinerarias, 2'^i in 2.00 Christmas Peppers, 2% in. . . . 2.00 " " 3 in 3.50 Per 100 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 3 in $5.00 Forget-ne-Nots, field clumps . . 4.00 Smilax, 2% in 1.50 If it Comes from HILLS, it's All Right llentton the florists' Bxcbange wb«a wrttlac. 286 The Florists' Hxchange AFEWQOODTHINQSYODWANT A nice lot of made-ap KENTIA PALMS In 8 m. &Qd9Ui. potBatS3.(K)to$e.00eacb. Bpleudid plants for decoration. Dracaena Xndlvtsa, S, 4 uid 6 In:, $6.00, $10.00 and $26.iX> per 100. Asparafpna PlamosaB, Sln,,$S.OO per 100. GeraulniuB, S. A. I^utt, OaBtoUane. John Dorle, Perkins, Mme. Sallerol, Single and Double Gen. Grant. La Favorite, 2 In. pots, $2.50 per 100; 3 in. pots, $6.00 per 100. Vinca Var.,2 in., 92.00 per 100. Rex Begroula, nice plants, 2 and 04 ln-> $5-00 per 100. Boston Ferns, 6 In., 30c. each. Ciuerarla,2in., $2.00 per 100. Chinese Prlmroge, 3ln.,$4.00per 100. Jerusalem Cherry, 3 In., $6.00 per 100. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS, Newton. N. J. Mention the Florista' Bxcbangc when writing. BARGAINS M.»IM08tT8 KAKillB, fine, strong plants, 3 In. pots. $6.00 per 100. ASPARAOCS SPRRNCERI, Sue. strong plants, for planting out, $2,50 per loO. PI.WM091J8 SJAKUS, i'i In. pots, J ust the thing for fern dishes or planting out, $3.00 per 100. Strong SMIL.AX,2 1n„$l.0Operl0O. Cash with order. JOSEPH TOWELL Paterson, N. J. Mention The Florlste' Eicbange when writing. CroiOHS POBTO HIGO T^r^iS 60,<)OO 2K' in. Seld-grown, nice colored strong plants. October and November. Eeady to ship. Write for prices. Place orders now; not later. E. MEIER, Florist, RIO-PIEDRAS, PORTO RICO Mention the FlorlBtfl' Exchanxe when writing. FERNS A good variety of the right kinds for fllllng fern dishes, etc., 2}^ inch. $3.00 per 100. ICHMXlA8andcOCOt», nice for centers, a^ Inch, 10 cts. each; $9.00 per 100. KBPITIA BEX^MOREAIHA. 5 Inch pots, 50 cts. each. BOSTON apid PfERSON KC:RK8, frutu bench, ready for 6 Inch pots, 25 cts. each. H. WESTON, HEMPSTEAD, N. Y. Mention The Florlata* Exchange when writing. Decoraiive Plants Latania Borbonica. 3 in. pots, 9S.00; 4 In., $16.0U; bin., $26.00; 6in., $50.00 per 100; 7 in. and 8 In.. $1.00 and $1.50 each; large plants from $2.50 up. KentlaForsterlanaand Beliuoreana.from 2!« in. pots, $7.00 per 100; 3 In. pots, $12.00; 4 In. pots, 92&.0U; 6 In. pots, $50.00; 6 In. pots, $16.00 per doz.; from Mn. potsand upward, at $1.76 to $35.00 each. Areca Lntescenst 4 In., $20.00; 6 In., $60.00 per 100; 6 in.. $1.00 each. Lar^r plants, from $1.50 up. Pandanns Ctllis, 6 In. pots, &0c. Draceena Indlvlsa.Sin.potB,$15.00 per 100. Pbioeulx Re- cllnata. Sin. pots, $35.00 per 100; $4.50 per doz.: 6 In. potB, $9.00 perdoz. Larger plants from $11.00 up. Phoenix Canarlengis, fine epecimene, from $3.00 to $35.00 each. Plants In flue condition. JOHN BADER Troy Hill, Allegheny City, Pa. Mention The norlBts' Exchange when writing. FERNS OUR SPECIALTY •^^'^^ SEEDLINGS We have now over half a million Fern Seedlings ready for shipment. Fine, healthy stock, ready for potting , In the following varieties : Pteris Cretia Cristata. P. albolioeata. P Mayil, P. adiantoides, P. Owrarda, P. Tremula. Onychium japonicum, Aepidlum TsuBsemense, Cyrtomium falcatom, Dodia asperaand Lomarla Gibba, Our Selection, at $1.00 per 100; $8.50 per lOOO. 600 at 1000 rate. If by mail add 10^-in. pots, 20 to 24 Ins. high. 3-yr. old, 5 to 6 tiers. , 1.26 Araucarla Conipacta Robnsta, unusually large, very beautiful, 3 sizes, 3 to 4 tiers, 20 to 26 Ids. wide, $1.60, $1.76 to $2.00 each. Glanca, 6- in. pots. 3 to 4 tiers, 16 to 24 Ins. wide, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50, $1.7S each. Kentta Forsteriana, 30 to 36 In. high, 4-yr. old, $1 00; 4-yr. old, 26 to 30 In. high. 76c.; 4-in.. made up with 3 plants, about 10 leaves In all, 20 to 26 Ins. high, 26c. to 36c. each. Belmore- ana, 4-yr. old, 25 to 30 In. high, $1.00 each. Above are the sizes entered In the Philadelphia Customs House. Made-up plants (large one In center, 3 smaller ones around), 7 In. pots, $1.60 to $1.76 each. A couple of many testimonials received lately : Oanon City, Colo., July 29. 1905. Dear Sir: My order for Araucarla Excelsa arrived In nice condition; they were all right; accept my thanks. E. R. BESS. 62 William St., Blrmlnt,'ham, Vt., Aug. 19, 1936. DEAR SIR: We received the Araucarlaa In first-class shape; they are fine stock. Now we would like your prices on Kentia Belmoreana. Ficus Elastlca, Azaleas and Scottll Fern. Like to buy all at one place if we can buy it Just as cheaply and get It just as good. Thanking you for jour good wishes, yours for business, TONER k SANBORN. All goods must travel at purchaser's risk. Please mention If pots are wanted. Cash with order, please. Flcua Elastlca, Imported, 4-ln. pots. 26c. ; 5-5M In., 35c.-40c. each , 6 In. pots, 50c. each. Areca Lntescens, 3 sizes, 4 In., made up with 3 plants, 18 Ins. high, 20c.: 6-ln., made up with 3 plants, 26-3i)-35 In. high, 40c.. SOc. to 76c. each. Adlantum Cuneatum (Maidenhair Fern) 4-ln. pots, very strong, ready for 5 In. or 6 In., 15c. ; 5-ln., very strong, 25c. each. Cocos Weddeliana, 3 In. pots, i6c. Boston Ferns, 4-ln., 20c. to 25c.: 5-in., 30c., 35c,, 40c. each. ; 6ln., 60c. each. Pierson Ferns, 4-In., 20c. to 26c.; 6-tn. 60c.; 7-ln., 75c. each. Scottil Ferns, 4-ln., 20c. to 26c.; 6-ln. 75c. to $1.00 each. Latanla Borbonica, 6-ln., 30c. each. Asparagus Piamosus Nanns, 3 In.. $6.00 to $7.00 per 100. THE QUESTION BOX Disease of Sweet Peas. (53) We have been growing sweet peas under glass for the last five years in the following varieties: Mont Blanc. Earliest of All, Xmas White and Xmas Pink. Prom the first we have had more or less trouble with the young seedlings getting black rooted, blight- ed, and finally some die altogether when from ten days to two weeks old; those that do not die remain in a half-dwarfed state for several weeks, when they finally seem to outgrow it. We always plant the seed in the bed where we want the plants to bloom. Our experience has been that the re- sults are about the same if we keep the soil moist or dry, and in new soil about the same as in old. This dis- ease is not at all uncommon here in this section; all the fiorists that f know, who force the sweet pea, seem to have more or less trouble with it. Can any- one explain the cause, together with the cure? SUBSCRIBER. — The trouble that is being experi- enced with the young seedlings of the sweet peas should hardly be called a disease, but is more the result of treat- ment and conditions. During the early stages in the life of the sweet pea the plants should be in* quite a cool temperature, in order to have them become strong and make good long vines, and this fact is mainly lost .sight of where they are being sown in the greenhouse during the Fall months, in order that a crop of flowers will be in by the new year. By keeping the soil in the bench, the house also, as cool as possible from the time of sowing until the plants are a few inches high. will, no doubt, ob- viate the turning black of the roots, providing that the seed, when sown, was perfect. There is another source from which the trouble may arise, and that is from the seed itself. Sweet peas grown under glass cannot be expected to reproduce themselves year after year without deteriorating to some extent, and to keep the strain up to its highest possibilities it will be found necessary to grow the seed crop outdoors. Grown in the open the vines are much strong- er than when raised under glass, and SCOTTII See my advt. In Issue of August 12. JOHN SCOTT, J'rltSh'o^rsr.. Brooklyn, N.Y. Branch: E. 46th St. and Rutland Rd., Flatbush Telephone, 1207 Williamsburg. Asparagus Plamosas 2'i inch pots, $2.50 per 100. GODFREY ASCHMANN, 1012 ONTARIO STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA. WHOLESALE GROWER AND IMPORTER OF POT PLANTS U*mtl»D Th. riorlAa* Bxchmnc* wh«D wrtdac. 2'4 Inch pots, $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. JS. BLOOM, Riegelsville, Pa. ORCHIDS Arrived In splendid condition : CattleyaSchroeder{. Mass. ORCHIDS FLORISTS' ORCHIDS Lantegt Importers, Exporters, Growers and Hybrldlzera in the world. SANDER & SONS, St. Albans. England Agent, A Dlmmooi, SI BaroUy St., N. T. Olty Ueutloa the Florlate' Exchange when writing. seed produced outdoors will give better results than will seed that has been gathered from vines forced in the greenhouse. In the present case it seems probable to us that the trouble comes from either having the seed bench too warm, or from the seed be- ing weakened constitutionally by be- ing kept under glass two or more gen- erations. If care on these two points is taken, we feel that there will be no more trouble experienced. Trouble with Kentias. (54). "We enclose a diseased kentia leaf; the disease is contagious, and has spread considerably. Can you suggest a remedy? A. B. — The palm leaf sent for inspection does not show disease, but has evident- ly been spotted with some liquid that has burned into the leaf and caused it to take on a diseased appearance. If any insecticides are being sprayed it would be well to see that they are not used too strong. Warm Weather Carnations. (55) What are the best warm-weath- er American carnations? We get no frost here in Winter. Your best Sum- mer bloomers ought to suit. DURBAN, NATAL. —Presuming It is for outdoor plant- ing that the carnations are wanted, we would recommend Dorothy for pink; The Queen for white; Mrs. M. A. Pat- ten for variegated; Joseph H. Manley for scarlet; and Harry Fenn for crim- son. Geranium Troubles. (56) Would you kindly inform us of a remedy for a disease which our ger- aniums get annually? We have been bothered with this for several years. They seem to be all right the former part of the year, but in the latter part they get this disease, of which we are sending you a sample. F. E. — We see no disease on the geranium leaves; they have begun to wilt and turn yellow, as a great many of the leaves will do when they have done service for a month or two during Sum- mer. There is no remedy required, ex- cept going over the plants and picking off all the yellow and discolored leaves. Amaryllis. In further reply to "O. H. P.," ques- tion 51. p. 263, "There is no doubt your amaryllis is A. Hallii, or Lycoris squa- migera more correctly. It should be lifted at once and divided, if deemed necessary, as the bulbs have Just done flowering and will produce foliage later. It is hardy here, a very lovely species, having a very delicate pink flower, the color deepening toward the tip of the segments. Often found in gardens in Massachusetts and Rhode Island even before it was commonly known else- where. E. O. ORPET. The flowers sent to us for name cor- roborate IWr. Orpet's statement, anS the plant is Lycoris squamigera or Am- aryllis Hallii. Nut Trees for Vermont. (57) Please inform me regarding the following trees which a friend of mine would like to grow on his place in Northern Vermont: Filberts, pecans, shagbark walnut, and English walnut. Could he plant the nuts and expect good results; and would it be better to plant directly where they are to grow, or transplant after they have started? Any information regarding culture will be appreciated. Trees now growing well on same place are sugar maple, oak and beech. F. G. B. Massachusetts. — Of the nuts you name the filbert, shagbark and walnut would endure the climate of Northern Vermont; the pecan and English walnut would not. It would be better to plant the nuts where the trees are to remain if it can be done to advantage. Where grass, or rubbish, is near, mice or other vermin are apt to take the nuts during the Winter, but are not troublesome in clean ground. Nurserymen think it a better way to sow the nuts in the Fall, in a bed, and transplant the seedlings when a year old, in the Spring. When setting the nuts where the trees are to grow, it is customary to set two in each place, to be sure of one growing. The extra one. if both grow, can be set in some other place where there is a vacancy. All in all, it is better to sow in a bed and transplant later. Procure fresh nuts and keep them moist until they are in the ground. J. M. September 2, 1900 The Plorists' Exchancre 287 ^\[mi\i)imi4)imN)Mmi\ti^ NP LEPIS Received First Award at the S. A. F. Convention at Washington, August, 1905 Claimed by all to be the best Fern yet introduced EXTRA STRONG 2'i' INCH STOCK $25.00 PER 100 SCOTTIl $5.00 per 100 BOSTON $3.00 per 100 HEpr H. BIBBOWS i SOU, WQilDiaD, Plass. MeptloD the IHorlgtB' Eichapge when wrltlpg. BOSTON FERNS Out of bench. Suitable for 6 in. pots. $30.00 per loo. PAUL. BRUMMER Cash Only. Corona, L. I., N. Y. Mention the Florists' Ezcbanse wbeo writing. ASPARAGUS 100 Sprengerl. 3 In. pota, nice plant" $4.00 AsparaiTug Plumogus Nanu8. 3 In. pots. 6.00 Smtlax. 2 tn. pots 1.50 Foxg^loveg. Strong, 3 In. pots, mlsed 6.00 Campanula Calycauthema. Canterbury Bell, mixed, 3 In 6.00 T. W.A.SMITH, Uentlon the norlats' BIDDEFORD, ME. Bxchanffe when wrltlnK. Boston Ferns From bench, for 6 In., 12^c.; 3 in. pots, 6c.; for 1 In., 10c. ; runners, l^c. SCOTTIl 'o' 3 in., UHc; 4 in., 20c.; 6 in., 40c. PIERSONI for4in.,12Wc. TARRYTOWN. or ELEGANTISSIMA J?J.%Tn- 60c.; 6 in., 76c. PDIUDHCF^ 2in.,ObcoDlca, fringed, alba, rosea, rnininUOLO mac, hybrid, Baby, $2.00 per lOO. FL0WERIN6 BEGONIAS 2^ib..2»c. RUBBERS 4 In.. 2Cc.; 6 in., 30c. DOUBLE DAISY ^rsT^'i'icKS"'' Longfeiiow, HARDY PINK fk^w. ^ wa-. swc. Uni I VUnP^ ^®ry lar^e one-year-olds, 10 double ^ULL1^UU^ varletlcB, and single mixed, »2.60 per 100; $32.60 per lOOO. DOUBLE ALYSSUM ^i-.^o. Oaeh. or C. O. D. Direct all oideia plainly to BYERBROS.,Chambcrsburg.Pa. Ueattoa tbe Florists' Exchancn wbea wrltlDit. BOSTON FERNS Palms, Dracaenas Geraniums, Coleus and general bedding Btock in large quantities. Write for prices. Cash or references. L.H. FOSTER ESTATE,S«Dorchester,Mass. Uentlon The riorlBta' Blzcbanse when wrltlnir. 'S 4aHOVSE8 100,000 PK,AP(T8 Sprays or StrlD^s in any qaantlty EMERSOfI C. McFADDEN Tei.28A SHORT HILLS. N.J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. SPECIAL PRICES ON Smilai ani Sprengeii SMILAX SPRENOERI ROBUSTUS DEFLEXUS Per 100 $1.00 1.25 2.50 2.50 Per 1000 110.00 10.00 Good stock. These prices are made only for the purpose of making room. Order now ; they won't last long. ALBERT M. HERR Lancaster, Pa. Mention The Florists* Exchangr when writing. KENTIAS As 6ood As Can Be Grown JOSEPH HEACOCK ■WYNCOXE, PA. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. HOLLY FERNS 2,000 ant; plants, in 3 in. pota, now ready, at $6.00 per 100. ASSORTED FERNS ^Xil'-SfpTm ''"""'• PIERSON FERNS ?lr^.''i1S'!',2?^5^;.3§^:; 6 in,, 60c. Foster and Boston Ferns, 2 in., 3c.: 3 in. and 4 in., 8c. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS fS^T^Z pots. 110 plants left. $6 00 for the lot. 1000 Joost Carnation Plants, clean, healthy stock, 3c. CASH. PLEASE. R G. HANFORD, Norwalk, Conn. Mention the Florists' Bxchange when writing 2 in., $1.26 per 100. Per 100. CR¥PTOMERIA JAPONICA,21n »3 OO 4 in 10.00 CUPHBA (Cigar Plant), 2in 1.26 E. I. RAWLINCS, Quakertown, Pa. MentloD The Flnrlata' Eichange when writing. STUDER OFFERS FEKNS— Ley'8 Hybridom, strong plants from propagatlut; bed, 2c. Adiantuui Cuiiea- tano., from seed bed, 2c.; from 2 in. pots, 3c.; from 4 in,, 6c. Boston, 2, 4 and 5 in. pots 5c., 10c. and 20c. Fine specimen, Davallioldes Fnrcans, with two dozen leaves. $1 oO each. PALMa— l^atanias, 8 In. pots. 18 to 20 In., 6 leaves, 35c. Kentia Beliuoreana, 6 leaves, 15 to 18 in., 20c. Chania-ropa Kxcelaa, a very hardy useful palm, 8 leaves, 15 to 18 In.. 20c. Phiienix, from 5 in. pots, S to 6 leaves, 18 in., 25c. Caryota. Ureas, 3 leaves, 15 in., 16c. DRAC¥::NAS — L l nde nl« MassanK^aua, Fraerans, 3, 6 and 6 in. pots, 15c.. 30c. andSOc. Termlnalis, 2H In. pots, lOc. Beautifulvariegated Pineapple, 8 in. pott^, S2.0O ( ach. Anthariumaand CrotonB,5c,and lUc. For later, 50, COO field-grown BOSEs, from Gc. to 15c. 5 per cent, discount by the dozen; 10 percent, by the 100, for cash. Will exchange for field-grown Oarnatione, Violets and Peonies. M. SXCDHR, AMAC08TIA, D. G. Mention the FlorlBti' Bxchange when writing. F la, Elc. Aspara^uB PlunioBnB,2^& in., $3.00 per 100. Asparagrus Sprengrerl, 2H in., $2.60 per 100. Grevlllea Bobnsta, 2^ In., $3.00 per 100. Polnsettla, 2^ in.. $5.0U per 100. Small Ferns for Ferneries. All the best and most hardy varieties Strong bushy plants, $3.00 per lOO; $25.00 per 1000. Primula Obconica, grand strain, 2H in., $3.00 per 00. Primula SlnensiB, large-flowered, 2H In., $3.00 per 100. Oeraulnnas. Fall list of new and standarp varieties. Late spring struck plants, $3.00 per loo. Boston Ferns, from bench, short stocky plants, 4 in. pot size. $l5 00perluU; 5 In. pot size, $26.00 per 100. No better way to buy than from the bench. If stock is like ours. Begonias, Howering, In variety, $3.00 per 100. Hydrangea Otaksa, strone plants from field, bushy, goud for 6 to 7 In. pots, $12.00 per 100. Send for Price L.l8t 9(o. 5. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesvilie.O. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. 288 The Florists' Exchange FOUNDED IN 1888 A WfUy Medium of Interchange lor Rorisls, Nurserymen Seedsmen and the Trade in general Exclusively a Trade Paper. Entered at New York Post Ottce asSecondClaasJtlatter Published EVERY SATURDAY by A. T. DE lA MARE PTG. AND PUB. CO. LTD. 2, 4, 6 and 8 Duane Street, p. O. Box 1697. NEW YORK. Telephone 376S John. 1^ C. WW ¥ V n r\ . ILLUSTRATIONS. Blectrotypea of the IllustraMonB used In this paper can usually be supplied by the publishers. Prices on application. YEARLY SUBSCRIPTIONS. United States, Canada and Mexico, J1.0». Foreign countries In postal union, J2.60. Payable in advance. Remit by Eipress Money Order, draft on New York, Post Office Money Order or Registered Letter. The date on the address label Indicates when subscrip- tion expires. REGISTERED CABLE ADDRESS: Florex, New York. ADVERTISING RATES. One-half inch, 76c.; m inch, Jl.OO; 1 inch, Jl.i6. Spe- cial positions extra. Send for Rate Card, showing dis- count of 10c, IBc, 2Bc., or 36c. per inch on continuous advertising. For rates on Wants, etc, see column for Classified Advertisements. Copy must reach this office 6 p. m. Wednesday to secure insertion io issue of following Saturday. Orders from uniinown parties must be accompanied with cash or satisfactory references. News of the Week in Brief. Charles H. Graver, seedsman, of Binghamton. N. T., dropped dead on August 25. Apoplexy was the cause. The aster bug is playing havoc this year at various Western points, among them Chicago, Indianapolis and Louisville. Our obituary column this week contains the names of Professor Ellis, A. Apgar, Emil George Piepgras and Richard Dean. Nieotiana Sanderae does well at Newport, R. I- Its treatment is given by a valued contributor on page 291 of this issue. The Herendeen Manutacfuring Company, of Gen- eva, N. Y., have opened an office at Oklahoma City, closing their Boston (Mass.) office. The Gardeners' and Foremen's Association, of Lake Geneva, 111., was entertained at Vaughan's Greenhouses, Western Springs, on Saturday, August 26. At a recent auction sale of stalls in the Park Street Flower Market, Boston, Mass., a price as high as $115 was obtained. Peirce Brothers, Waltham, were the purchasers. Several illustrations in this issue show liow they do things at the Temple Show, London, so highly spoken of by B. G. Hill at the late Washington convention of the S. A. F. O. H. The Japanese florists are debarred from member- ship in the San Francisco Horticultural Board of Trade. They assert they are getting themselves in trim for the American-Japanese war of the roses. The Washington Florists' Club, at a special meet- ing last week, found that all disbursements in con- nection with the recent S. A. F. convention were within appropriations. Many congratulatory letters on the success of the gathering have been received by the generous Washingtonians. Wm. R. Smith's Visit to ScoUand. William R. Smith, superintendent of the Botanical Gardens at Washington, is at present on a visit to Scotland. Mr. Smith, as our readers know, says the Dumfries Standard, is an enthusiastic admirer of Burns and an intelligent collector of Burns editions, manuscripts and other things. As on the last occa- sion when he was in Scotland, he will be the guest tor a few days of Mr. Andrew Carnegie at Skibo Castle Mr Smith, who holds the Burns family in Dumfries in the greatest affection, returns to the land of his adoption later on. But he can never withdraw the love that he cherishes for the country of Iiis nativity and which absence only tends to intensify. Notwithstanding his advanced age (he is nearing the fourscore) Mr. Smith, we are glad to say, keeps hale and hearty— "Firm and erect the Caledonian stood and we trust he has many years of health and use- fulness still in front of him. — Scottish American. Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticalturists. A limited space is available for advertisements in the forthcoming Report of Proceedings for 190:i. Page, $25.00; half-page, $15.00. Address Wm. J. Stewart, Secretary, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston. American Carnation Society. A meeting of tlie Board nf Directors tif this society was held at the Ebbitt House, Washington, immed- iately after the adjournment of the evening session of the S. A. P. O. H., Tuesday, August 15. All mem- bers of the society were invited to attend, said an- nouncement being made by Secretary Stewart. The meeting was called to order 10.30 p. m., Presi- dent Peter Fisher in the chair. Members present were; Pi'esident Peter Fisher, El- lis, Mass, : E. G. Gillett, Cincinnati, Ohio.; J. S. Wil- son, Western Springs, 111.; Wm. Weber, Oakland, Md.; Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa., and a number of niembers of the society. A copy of the by-laws, as framed by Secretary Herr, was presented for consideration, and after con- siderable discussion and some changes, they were or- dered printed and mailed to each paid-up member Miss Perle B. Fulmer of the society at least thirty days before the regular annual meeting, January 24 and 25, 1906, for final adoption. There being no additional premiums offered for the premium list, the getting up of this list and a pro- gram for the meeting was left to be completed by mail at a later date. The meeting was on motion adjourned at 12.30 a. m. Signed. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Secretary. Miss Perie B. Fulmer. The Washington convention showed probably the largest number of ladies, both married and single, in the history of the meetings of the i?. A. F. Among the latter was Miss Perle Fulmer, of Des Moines, la., who lias attended eight consecutive meetings of the society, and at many of them has contributed her share, through fine singing, to the enjoyment of the members. Miss Fulmer is a daughter of the city gardener of Des Moines, J. T. D. Fulmer, he himself a most regular attendant at the conventions. She is a teacher in one of the public schools there, and is also a graduate from a musical college. Miss Fulmer turns her journeys to practical ac- count with her pupils, telling them of the many attractions of the various cities visited by her in connection with the S. A. F. gatherings. She Is a young lady of pleasing manners, vivacious and at- tractive, making many friends wherever she goes. We have great pleasure in presenting her portrait to our readers. Suggestions of Peony Classification. {Frnm Report of Peuny Committee of the S. A. F.) The present determined effort on the part of the societies to straighten out the unfortunate tangle of peony nomenclature is one tliat merits the inter- est and aid of every grower of this popular flower. In conjunction with this movement, the close observation and compiirison to which the plants are subjected may well be taken advantage of to bring about a more useful classification of Pseonia sinensis. The early crude distinction of these peonies as white, red and pink is of course superseded, but much remains to be done, and a few suggestions on this line may not be amiss at the present ime. In the first place, a useful distinction In the trade, would be a division into commercial and fancy sorts. By commercial varieties, is meant such free-blooming peonies of clear and decided colors and double form, as are especially desirable for the cut-flower trade. Fancy peonies, on the other hand, would include many of the most beautiful sorts, which either by slower increase, less abundant blooms or some pecu- liarity of form or coloring, are adapted for the gen- eral cut flower market. La Tulipe, Golden Harvest, Prolifera Tricolor, are mentioned as examples of the fancy peony. Of course all the varieties classed as commercial are adapted also for private use under certain conditions, but the contrary does not apply. Their adaptability for lawn bedding should also be taken into consideration, for some of the varieties which make handsome specimen flowers are the least attractive of plants when not In bloom. As a good example, let us contrast Festiva maxima, which pro- duces a handsome flower with a very long stem, and lias no superior In the cut flower market, with Festiva, the flower of which is almost its equal, but which forms a handsome round bush with abundant dark green foliage, which is quite ornamental after the blooming period is over. The period of blooming Is another factor to be taken into account. There are certain kinds of peonies which are, so far as shape, color, size and texture are concerned, identically alike and no man living could detect any difference between the latest bloom of the one variety and the earliest flower of the other, but the possession of the two sorts lengthen the bloom- ing season from eight to fourteen days, and this dif- ference alone determines their claim to distinctness. We submit the following list of peonies as being the best twelve for general cultivation, it being under- stood that the varieties named will extend the season of flowering from early to late. The first to flower are Tenuifolia, both single and double; then comes the Officinalis, or what Is commonly termed the "Grandinother's peony," flowers very dark crimson, also white. The others recommerided are Festiva maxima, Pottsii alba. Mons Jules Elie. Livingston, Dellcatisslma. Richardson's Rubra superba, Gigan- thea, Couronne d'Or, Louis Van Houttei, Delachei. Tour committee are of the opinion that they should request the co-operation of the Peony Society for the purpose of straightening the nomenclature and classification of the peony, EDWIN LONSDALE. J, T. TEMPLE. PETER BISSET. [The foregoing was taken from "Horticulture." Probably through an oversight on the part of the secretary of the S, A, F, O. H,, we were not equally favored witli a copy of this report simultaneously with our contemporary, as part of the recent conven- tion proceedings intended for publication, — Ed.] Grafting the Carnation Upon Saponaria. The experiments made by M. Georges Poirault, of Antlbes, have attracted so much attention among his fellow-countrymen that he has been asked to furnish further details of his methods. The object of the experiments was to ascertain whether by grafting carnations on to the root-stock of saponaria it would not be possible to render the carnations immune to the fungous diseases which are so de- structive. In a recent number of Le Jardin, M. Poirault explains that it is better to use for tills purpose plants two years old grown in pots. At the graft- ing season, which in the South Is from December to February, the operation Is effected. The graft is not made upon the stem, which at that season has died down, but upon the root-stock. Herbaceous grafting can be effected; in any case, it Is better to use slightly hardened grafts. Cleft-grafting Is available, but it is far better to employ the English method. The saponaria is grown In pots, and the root-stock is turned out of the pot on to tlie potting- bench, grafted, and then replaced. If saponarias In pots are not available, It will prove quite as satisfactory to operate on plants In the open ground, which should be treated just as described. After grafting, the plants, covered with a bell-glass, are put into a warm pit. where they remain for three or four weeks. Air is then given by raising the glass for a week, after which the cover can be removed. In the open ground the operation takes place in May. The plants are treated as carnation-pipings. In the experiments made at the Villa Thuret, so long under the management of our valued friend Charles Naudin, M. Poirault has not merely worked to produce flowers. His desire was to cultivate the carnation on a disease-resisting stocli, and further to see if the use of saponaria would impart lasting Immunity to the graft Implanted on it. In the South, the saponaria has the disadvantage September 2. 1905 The Florists' Exchange 289 "f being late In coming Into leaf, but tliis drawbaclt is counterbalanced by the ease with which it can l)i' forced. The grafted carnations flowered in December, and were over by January or February, a period corre- sponding with the resting season of tlie stocit; th.-y HE-ain bloomed at the end of February or Marcli, when the saponarl". was divided. The carnal imi flowers were at every season as large arid fine as those growing un their own roots. As to the im- munity Iruni liiseasu Al. Poirauit iias at presrnl nothing to teli us. — The Gardeners' Chronicle, I,on- don, Eng. OUR READERS' VIEWS The S. A. F. and the Gardener. ii3ditor Florists' Excliange; I read Willi some surprise in your issue of Augu U 26 that the S. A. F. is doing as much for tlie gardeiier as it is accomplishing for the florist. I must oontes.s to great ignorance regarding this, and ask you to enlighten me as to how, or in what degi'i'e. the S. .\. F. lias siieciaily commended itself to gardeners. If it can be justified by its worlvs, I. in common witli many others, would welcome the justification. I have followed its worl^ings quite closely, and .so far as my observation goes, it was and is mainly a trade association. It did manifest a wider irteresl in the workers in the broad domain of horticulture at the time when it tacked on the silly appendai;e to its name in order to ensure the granting of a national charter. I state this partly in refutation of your assertion, not in a spirit of carping criticism. I am hopeful for the future. I note also you take exception to the recommeiidr.- tion of the committee on the president's address in regard to the suggestion, which was afterwards adopted, of kindred societies sending delegates to the annual convention. I think you fail to correctly ap- preciate the spirit that prompted the suggestion. We have had long standing committees on closer relations appointed by the party of the first part, but there has never been any responsive accord by the parties of the second part. Some of us have thought the movement to effectually bring about closer rela- tions, though started with the best of intention.s, was not wisely pursued. If there is a real strong un- derlying sentiment in favor of closer relations, how can we better find out the fact and proceed to lay down a course of practical procedure that shall make the S. A. F. O. H. all we continually say It should be, unle.ss we get the sentiment and the ideas of those who are vitally concerned? Far from there being any semblance of charity in this suggestion, it appears to me to bear the mark of an earnest desire to co-operate. Any proposition, however, that is based upon an offer of membership at a reduced rate. Individually or collectively, does savor of charity, would surely be resented by those to whom it was tendered, and entirely fail of its purpose. If membership is worth while at all, let all who seek the .same pay the same amount therefor either as an annual or life member. A. HERRINGTON. Madison. N. J. A Promise Recalled. Editor Florists' Exchange: I want to remind you of a promise made to you on April 29 last. The promise was. no doubt, made in good faith, and will, as a matter of course, be redeemed in the same spirit. It hinged on the possibility, or probability, of the rose and carna- tion societies giving their joint exhibition in Boston next year, in the same hail and at the same time. The name of the gentleman making the promise is Robert T. McGorum; and as it is almost certain that he will see the consummation of his wish next IVIarch, it is up to him to get busy. Practice regu- larly, so as to keep his wind in good shape. Don his ornamental garb occasionally, and acquire that orthodox "strut." which adds so much to the beauty and grace of the piper. To obviate any chance of mistake either from short memory or any other cause. I will quote the promise: "I will dress up in kilts, get John Birnie to lend me his pipes, and play IMr. Ward up Huntington avenue to the exhibi- tion to the tune of "Wha'll Be King but Charlie?' " No doubt Mr. Ward will be de-light-ed, and act his part with due dignity. I hope "Traveler" will be present, with his descriptive pen and Immortalize the affair in his own "illimitable" way; also O'Mara with his camera. I suppose there are no mosquitoes in Boston in March, but I will just give Mr. McGorum the hint, that a frost bite may be as bad, or worse, than a mosquito bite. I would like very much to be in Boston at that time myself, and I will make the effort. But after providing the necessities of life for myself and family, and all the other luxuries for my employees, as suggested and advocated by Job and others. I am afraid I won't be able to afford It. Besides, there will be the added tax on every employer's time of looking after the "family happiness" of his jour- Members of the UUca (N. Y.) Florists' Club on an Outing neymen, as suggested by one of the essayists; also the time for burnishing up his own morals and loolt- ing strictly into those of his employees. If one has a number of employees, he may find it advisable to hire a sky pilot for tlie morality stunt, and attend to the "family happiness" end himself. It seems to me that those essayists know very little of the journeyman gardener. The journeyman gar- dener, as I have always found him. is a mighty independent, self-reliant man, who would certainly resent any "solicitude" his employer might display regarding either his "family happiness" or his morals. Neither does the employer's morals bother the journeyman. What he wants of his employer is, charge of an establishment, or a section to be responsible for, so that he can show what he can do, build up a reputation for himself, and at the same time acquire experience, which is the garden- er's stock in trade. He wants his rights — and gen- erally gets them. "Love," or the "milk of human kindness." he would consider superfluous. Some might think it "gush." Great stress is laid upon the employer's morals in the essays. I guess, so far as this applies to our profession, we will com- pare favorably with any other class — clergymen not excepted. I see by The Florists' Exchange that some of the Washington delegates got sick from drinking water. Serves them right: they had no right to drink it. Nugent had the "in'ards" of the New York delega- tion so well soaked with his "peerless punch" that the Washinerton microbes had no show. JOHN BIRNIE. [ (Sbituarg J Professor EUls A. Apgar. Professor Ellis A. Apgar died at his home in East Orange, N. J., on August 28. He suffered a slight stroke of apoplexy a week ago, but had ap- parently recovered. Professor Apgar was born sev- enty years ago, in Peapack. N. J. Graduating at Rutgers College in 1866, he was a teacher in the State Normal School at Trenton, and later was State Superintendent of Public Instruction, a posi- tion which he filled for twenty years. For the last twelve years he had devoted his time to study and botanical research. He had written a work on botany which is ready for publication. He was chairman of the East Orange Tree Planting Com- mission. He leaves a widow and two sons. K. Phelan. Kayren Phelan, one of the best known of the old- time gardeners and florists of Newport, R. I., died August 22, 1905, at his home on Chapel street. For many years he was in the employ of the old firm of Galvin & Geraghty. but for the past twenty years has been in business for himself, which he has conducted with the help of his son. The funeral services, at St. Mary's Church, brought together a large gathering of his friends, as the deceased was much esteemed. There were many handsome floral tributes, especially from associates among the craft. He leaves two sons; one of them was recently or- dained to the priesthood and is now Rev. William J. Phelan, of Providence, R. I.; the other son will carry on the business. — F. W. Charles H. Craver, Charles H. Craver. of Binghamton, N. Y., was stricken with apoplexy August 25, as he was leaving his store on Commercial avenue, and dropped dead. Mr. Craver was born in Binghamton June 16, 1861, and had been a resident there for forty-four years. He was the son of George Craver, one of the pio- neers of Binghamton's early history. He was a graduate of Franklin Academy. His first business venture was made in partnership witli his father and older brother, Melvin C. Craver, in a seed store on Water street. The business prospered under the able management of the father and sons, and was sold after the death of his father and brother, when Mr. Craver opened a seed house at 36-38 Commercial avenue. He married Sarah L. Bates in Brooklyn on October 22, 1S89. .She survives him. He is also survived by two sons, Edgar and Bates. Mr. Craver was respected and honored by all who knew him, and was a strong adherent to the prin- ciples of integrity and honesty. His name stands high in the Masonic order, and for years he had been a vestryman of the Trinity Episcopal Church. Emll George Flepgras. Emii George Piepgras died at Mercy Hospital, Chicago, August 21, after a short illness. Mr. Piep- gras was born in Germany. May 31. 1861, and while a youth came to America, first settling in Iowa, thence moving to St. Louis, where he worked for some time at the florist's trade. Coming to Chicago in 1885, he worked for Mons Olson, a wholesale florist, for nine years, after which he started In business tor himself at 66 Wabash avenue, moving to 59 Wabash avenue, again to 21 Randolph street, and later to 32 Randolph street. After closing out his business at the latter location, he was employed by the F. F. Benthey Company for about three years, and later with J. B. Deamud, with whom he remained until his last illness. Nearly two years ago he underwent a surgical operation, from the effects of which he never fully recovered, Bright's disease was the immediate cause of his death. He leaves a wife and nine children to mourn his early demise. By the death of George Piepgras, as he was familiarly known to the trade, the Chicago wholesale market loses one of its oldest commission men. He was well liked by all who knew him. a good salesman, and an expert designer. R. J. Richard Dean, V. M. H. We learn with deep regret, from our English con- temporaries, of the death of Ricliard Dean. V. M. H., which occurred on August 21, 1905, at his home, in Ealing, England, at the age of 76 years. Mr. Dean had for many years been a leading worker in nearly every horticultural movement in the United Kingdom. As one of the original founders of the Royal Gar- deners' Orphan Fund, and a long-time member of its committee, he evidenced a warm interest in all chari- table organizations connected with the profession. In connection with the Sweet Pea Bi-Centenary, he undertook a considerable amount of work which he discharged most satisfactorily. He was also secre- tary of the National Dahlia Union and the National Chrysanthemum Society for many years. As a mem- ber of the R. H. S. Floral Committee his wide knowl- edge on many subjects was valued by his fellow members. He was a practical horticulturist of the first rank, a popular and ready writer, a keen debater, an earnest and eloquent speaker, an ideal secretary, an acknowledged authority on and excellent judge of plants and flowers, and taken all in all one of the foremost horticulturists of the day. His death leaves a blank in many horticultural circles which will not readily be fllled. Mr. Dean was well known on this side of the Atlantic through his interesting contributions to the now de- funct American Gardening. 290 The Plorists' Exchange Mushrooms. The first week iti September is a good time to com- mence making preparations for our Winter supply of mushrooms. There are no hard and fast lines to be laid down as to how long it will take a crop to ma- ture after spawning. I have had them come in bearing in five weeks after spawning; I have also known them to take eight or nine weeks, and still be a successful crop. Still, we naturally expect mush- rooms to appear in about six weeks from the time the bed is spawned. Mushroom gi-owing is interesting work, particular- ly so with the successful grower, but for my part, I never have as yet spawned a bed, feeling assured that it would be a success; therefore it is the uncertainty in the work that makes us doubly interested, especial- ly when one sees the fungus pu.shing through, in, say, five or six weelts after spawning. Mushrooms may be grown in the cellar, or under the greenhou.-ie benches, providing there are .some mean.s usqd to keep the water off the bed. The most satisfactory way of producing mushrooms is to have a 'regular mushroom house, where a steady tempera- ture can be maintained during the Winter month.s. Tfei-g^are two ways which may be mentioned in re- gard to collecting the manure, making the beds, etc. I have been' equally successful one way as the other. I will deal with the one which I presume is most gen- erally followed, that Is, collect fresh horse droppings from the stable every morning until there is enough to make a bed. There should be suflicient manure at command to enable one to collect the required quan- tity in a few days, otherwi.se it is apt to get stale. If there is an open shed available, throw the manure in a heap — turneverymorning untildanger of burning i.s over, then add, say, one-fourth of soil and mix through the manure. It should then be in condition to put into the bed. Judgment should be used to have the ma- terial in a fairly moLst condition, but not wet. Put the manure in layers and firm thoroughly until a depth of nine inches or one foot is obtained. Assuming the temperature rises in the bed after making to 110 de- grees, then gradually drop. In.sert spawn at 90 de- grees, digging holes in the bed 2 or 3 inches deep and 5 inches apart, inserting a piece of spawn in each hole about the size of a walnut, firming the bed down again thoroughly; this completes the operation for a few days, when a couple of inches of .soil should be put on and also firmed down; a light covering of hay would be beneficial until the muslirooms appear. Two important points in producing mushrooms suc- cessfully are, keeping the proper temperature in the house, B5 to 6 0 degrees, and having the right moisture in the bed. Of cour.se, if we can produce a bed, a temperature of SO degrees for the water would be about right. So far I have always used the English spawn, but this Winter I intend to give the Pure Culture Mush, room Spawn a trial. To keep up a supnly make a new bed every month during the Winter. In fact, sometimes an old Kg. jMtipi ^^Bi^a^BteJ^HBE?4'«BB^-t-5.*^!^P?^fiBr^^^^^B^^^^^B ^#«^^*^^*:^ i '^':^' ^s^ #^fi r" ^ . ':.''"-"'" Specimen Hydrangea Horteusis in Tub be reoupeiated by adding a little fresh soil and water- ing with a light application of soda. Another method may be used, which is simple as well as less expensive. For every load of new horse manure add three parts of old mushroom manure and mix well together. This can be put into the bed the following day— the aim should be to put in enough Hydrangea Hortensis. If the average florist could take a trip along the Jer- 1 .sey coast and see the many magnificent specimen hy- drangeas that help to beautify the pleasure resorts of that region, or could visit some of the private estates around Newport or Lenox, where the private gardener knows his business, he would realize that there is something far more in the life of the hydrangea that he cultivate.? than the mere being forced into flower for Easter or Memorial Day. and being thrown away when too large to occupy an S-inch or a 10-inch pot. There are some florists who are alive to the situa- tion, and who have for years been producing just such plants as the one illustrated here. The plant figured is one of a number on the estate of Gen. S. C. Lawrence. Medford, Ma.ss., and has been grown on from a small plant during the last eighteen years to its present large and imposing size. As many as fifteen of these extra large plants, besides a large number of successively smaller plants, ornament the grounds during the Summer months, and make a fine show^ They are wintered in a cold pit especially built for them, and which is only heated in extremely cold weather, being covered with ss^h, mats and shutters on other moderately cold nights, and freely ventilated during days when temperature outside permits. They are usually taken in at end of September, and gradually dried off. this process being commenced some weeks previous to their being housed. They re- main in this pit, gradually losing their leaves, until the following March, and are then taken to a cool greenhouse, tied in, and gradually started into growth and flower, receiving occasional weak manurial water- ings toward the end of their stay in the greenhouse, which is also lightly shaded. At the end of May, they are taken on horse-trucks and wheeled to and placed in their Summer positions, watering being carefully attended to, this being, in fact, the only care necessary during Summer, and needing attention twice a day on hot days. During September they are gradually dried off. their faded flowers clipped, and at the end of the month, as previ- ously mentioned, are returned to the pit and kept dry and as cool as possible during Winter. H. R. WERDMULLER. A Block of Peonies in the Nursery of John Charlton Sc Son, Rochester, N. Y. crop of mushrooms without watering, so much the better; on the other hand, should the beds get dry watermg must be resorted to. There can be no lines drawn in this respect. I know from experience some houses will dry out much quicker than others — hence the watering. But In applying water to a mushroom old manure to prevent the other from burning. Treating the manure in this way, it does away with a pertain amount of work, and, for my part, I can get as good results one way as the other. Except in mixing the manure, the treatment otherwise is the same. WM. TURNER. Peonies at Rochester, N. Y. The field of peonies here illustrated represents a block of plants in the nur.sery of John Charlton ^ f"i)ns, Roche,?ter, N. Y., which firm has made a busi- ness of growing them in large quantities for a long time, and whose collec- tion obtained the only gold medal at the St. Louis World's Fair last year. John Charlton began to grow peonies in 1870. Their culture was starfed with a collection of 84 varieties, many of which proved du- plicates: others were too poor to be worth retaining, while certain other varie- ties represented some of the best kinds of to-day. At one time seedlings were raised, and although good ones appeared, they were not distinctive enough to be named and retained. Any seedling is a new va- riety, whether it is distinct or not, but is it distinct, and worthy of a name, and fit to be added to a list of standard varieties? Plants on the grounds of John Charlton & Sons are always grown three years before being sold. They are then dug in early Sep- tember by running a tree digger under them, thus securing all the roots. All plants fit for sale are then .selected and placed away to fill orders; all small and broken plants being re- planted for another three years' growth. By this method three distinct crops, or plantings, are growing on all the time, one, two and three-year plants to be dug in rota- tion at the end of their three years' growth. It is advised always to plant in September and Oc- tober, but if plants are kept dormant they can be planted with success in Spring also. They are gross feeders, and need consid- erable rotten manure to produce finest quality flov/ers. All the herbaceous peo- nies succeed best in a strong, loamy soil, planted three inches deep. The Messrs. Charlton were among the first to popularize the lovely P. tenuifolium fl. pi., by offering it to the trade in quantities at a reduced price, so as to make it more easily obtainable. September 2, 1906 The Plorists' Bxchange 29 J FOR THE RETAIL FLORIST. AN ELABORATE BALL DECORATION. — The Newport (R. I.) season never passes without many unique and elaborate floral decorations being ar- ranged by our florists for tlie society people whti entertain so lavishly. A ball decoratinn. designed and executed by Leikens, at "Inchiquin." for Mr. and Mrs. Pembroke Jones, in honor nf their daugh- ter, is perhaps a very good illustration of what is undertaken at our more expensive and larger enter- tainments. There were three hundred guests; t<» better accommodate whom, although the Jones" mansion is large, a temporary structure was erected on the lawn, and connected with the house by re- moving a portion of the wall of the latter, in order to make a wide entrance to this addition, which co\-ered five thousand square feet of space and was used for dancing. Along the walls was placed mar- ble statuary, alternating with large foliage plants, palms and bay trees: and in the center of this large ballroom was an electric fountain, with tht- basin most artistically filled with aquatic plants. Natural grape vines, full of fruit, covered and hung; from the ceiling, and beneath these, in shower effect, were quantities of pink hydrangeas. The house it- self was very handsomely decorated also. All through the halls and rooms were foliage plants, and innumerable vases of long-stemmed American Beauty roses. For the supper some forty small tables were used, and each table had a center-piece of Wellesley roses with Adiantum Farleyense for foliage. The effect was grand. An astrologer in an Egyptian room told the fortunes of those who did not care to dance; and three bands of music furnished continual melody. The favors for the dances were very costly, and included silver card cases, lockets, leather novelties, scarf pins, etc. F. W. Notes on the Temple Show Illustrations. MR. A. F. BUTTON'S CARNATIONS.— Of course, American growers will not look at English carnations, and, indeed, with these flowers it is England that begs from America. But we have at least one cultivator who has aimed at emulating, if not excelling, the best of the transatlantic efforts to cultivate the "divine flower." and you will probably agree with me that his efforts are highly successful. All of his flowers are American— Mrs. T. W. Lawson. America. Enchantress, Mrs. S. J. Brooks, G. H. Crane, etc.— and he confines himself to only a few kinds. Though he grows thou- sands in benches, he yet gets the best blooms from pot plants. With size, substance and length of stem his flowers are easily flrst in Covent Garden, and fetch top prices. Mr. Button is a young man, and has lately transferred his chief nursery from Kent to Tver, Bucks. MESSRS. CUTBUSH'S ROCKERY.— During late years the fashion of setting up miniature rock-gardens containing representative collections of Alpine plants, has been steadily developing; but never before have we seen such a big undertaking for a three days' show as Messrs. W. Cutbush & Son. Highgate, London, N., displayed on a recent occasion. Here was virtually a rock-garden of 12 to 16 feet high and 24 to 30 feet long, built for the exhibition, and planted throughout with choice subjects. The eremuri, spikes of which are grouped on the extreme right of the photograph, were, of course, cut; but otherwise the plants were there just as they would appear in nature. Cypripedium specta- bile was exceedingly vigorous and strong, while dwarf shrubs at the back, and a water lily pool in a bay in front, assisted in making this one of the chief spec- tacles of a fine exhibition. CRIPPS'S MAPLES AND OTHER SHRUBS.— To the wideawake general, and especial shrub nursery- man of America, the name and title of Messrs. Thomas Cripps & Son, Tunbridge Wells, is quite well known. The firm has for long been renowned for the excel- lence of its products, the wealth and the richness of the foliage, especially in the colored maples, being con- spicuous features. This year, at the Temple show, the Carnation Display (Mostly American Varieties), by a. F. Duttoa, at the Temple Show, I^ondon, England firm was given the highest award of the show, the Veitchian gold cup, value over £52, which becomes its absolute property. This is the first time that an out- door group has been so highly awarded; but both for general variety of subjects, and for excellence, the honor was thoroughly deserved. J. HARRISON DICK. Nicotiana Sanderae. Editor Florists' Exchange: Usually the expressed opinions of speakers at the conventions of the Society of American Florists carry with them considerable weight and .some conviction; and lest the opinion of the gentleman speaking at the recent Washington convention, who said "Nico- tiana was but a weed at its best" should have car- ried the usual weight and conviction, it may be stated that in one locality, at least, Nicotiana San- derae has suffered not at all by this season's inti- mate acquaintance with it. Newport is the locality where, perhaps. Nicotiana Sanderae has been most extensively planted, and utilized for a greater va- riety of purposes, than any other. That being the case, the character of the plant has received here should be, in some little measure at least, a criterion of its real worth. Nicotiana is considered by those who have had patience to wait until it was at its best to be an exceedingly good thing, both for bedding in large masses and for cutting. Hitherto there was no bed- ding plant of the color of Nicotiana Sanderee; at least no plant so easy of culture and so free grow- ing and free flowering. It seems here to flourish in almost any situation. While it is a question if a poor soil does not suit it better than a rich soil, certain it is that it flowers more profusely in poor soil. Nicotiana Sanderse should be pinched when its first flower stem has attained the length of three or four inches, otherwise it would seem that the plant exerts all its strength In developing one large, soft and pithy flower stem. If, on the other hand, it is pinched back as was referred to, the flower stem will come .shorter but more branching, with less pith, and consequently better adapted for use as a cut flower: and as a result of this method it con- tinues much longer in bloom and is better suited for bedding. Some gardeners grow nicotiana in pots, keeping the plants in a high temperature. The results were long, spindly weaklings, good for nothing; but this was by no means the fault of the Nicotiana Sanderae. It does not do well forced in a high temperature with excess of moisture. It will grow there, of course, but it will not thrive there and be of use to the same extent as it will be when grown mod- erately cool, or in the open ground. MUNRO. CLUB AND SOCIETY DOINGS MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. — The last weekly show of the season, which was held on Saturday, was composed of asters for the main part, although there were some other interest- ing exhibits. The Blue Hills Nurseries exhibited a fine collection of herbaceous plants, as likewise did the Botanical Gardens of Harvard University. The latter also showed a fine collection of tuberous be- gonias and asters. W. G. Winsor and A. F. John- son each had a nice exhibit of dahlias. The Boston Park Department exhibited a fine collection of vibur- nums in fruit, in some twelve varieties, which were much admired, and which proved one of the features of the exhibition. The prize winners for asters were: First, Mrs. L. M. Toule; second, H. B. Watts; third, Mrs. J. L. Gardner. The next exhibition will be the annual Autumn show of plants, flowers, fruits and vegetables, Sep- tember 14 to 17. inclusive. J. W. DUNCAN. Ciipps' Group ot Maples Cyphers* Orchid and Plant Group Some of the Exhibits at the Temple Show. I/ondon, Hngland Cutbush's Artificial Rock Garden 292 The Plorists' Exchange Phc.to;by"J. F. Johnston Bed of White Plantain I,ily (Fnnkia subcordata) White Day or Plantain Lily (Funkia Subcordata). The white day lily will be always a great favorite with lovers of hardy perennials and old-fashioned flowers, and this is not to be wondered at, tor there seems to be a chami in those sweet-smelling blos- soms. Tho flowers, from a colony such as repre- sented in the illustration, will perfume the sur- rounding atmosphere for some considerable distance with sweet odors. During the Summer months the flowers appear. They are of a pure white color, somewhat waxy In texture, and shaped like trumpets. Not a little interesting is the rich, handsome, light green, heart-shaped foliag-e, abundantly produced, and forming a lovely groundwork to the surmounting flower spikes. The leaves get killed to the ground during Winter. The white day lily seems to prefer a rich, moist .situation, and will there attain to the highest per- fection. It is probably the best of all the plantain lilies, and. although not rare, it would be well to see it more extensively cultivated. The beauty and fragrance of its blossoms, its free-flowering quali- ties, and its rich foliage warrant it to one of the fore- most places in the ranks of hardy flowers. Glen Cove, L. I. JOHN F. JOHNSTON. Our London Letter. BY A. HEMSLEY. THE LONDON .SEASON. — It may be interestinR to note that flori.st.? generally have done a giioil trade. There is some difference in the way decora- tions are carried out. Large pot plants are losine favor. Cut foliage u.sed in conjunction with Ioiik- stemmed flowers make a better effect. We shall never do without some pot plants, and where space permits the very large kentias and other palms may be used; yet taking things generally, thf tall Cocos flexuosa or C. plumosa are the only larg< palms that are favored much. I was recently tolil by one of the leading florists that people now would not have the very large plants. They prefer the festoons of foliage and cut bloom. We also have the very tall bamboo stands in which flowers and foliage may be used, and make a prettier display than can be done with the large plants. The roses of the Rambler type well sustain their favor, but even these are now cut instead of being used in pots. In decorations, there has not been much that could be considered "quite new." The fashion of keeping to decided color still prevails, but it is difficult to say which actually takes the lead, for there is such a variation. I think, however, that pink and mauve lead in this respect, though scarlets and crimsons have been used extensively. Pink Malmaison car- nations have been much in demand, the mauve cattleyas have no rivals, and pink roses of the La France and Mrs. John Laing type have been much favored. In sweet peas there is no color more favored than that of the variety Miss Willmott. We have others now of a similar shade, but it is doubt- ful if they will supersede this popular favorite. In the soft blue mauve shades we have a flne thing in the variety Miss Philbrick, and we have no other white equal to Dorothy Eckford. These are the three leading colors that are wanted. It Is only distinct colors that are called for, the stripes, bi- colors, etc., are of no use for market. When going through the various growing collections I have found in each instance that it is only certain varieties which do not come true. denounced them as being unnatural, all wrong, and ought not to be admitted into a show. And this lady is no mean authority, as she attends most of the meetings and is also a buyer of anything that is really good. AMONG THE MOST INTERESTING PLANTS seen at a recent meeting of the Royal Horticultural Society, were some fine astilbes (or spiraeas). Grandis. a new introduction from western China, had dark green, loosely divided leaves. From a thick brown hairy stem, the tall flower spikes throw out laterals horizontally, and the close-set spikelets of flowers are of a creamy white. If this will force well, it will make a grand plant for early work for decorations. Messrs. Veitch & Sons, Chelsea, showed it. and gained an award of merit. The same firm also had some other good things, of older Introduc- tion, which we now rarely see. Exacum macran- thum. which came from Ceylon in 1S53, is a beau- tiful thing, with rich violet-blue flowers, certainly worth attention. Solanum Wendlandi. as grown by Messrs. Veitch & Son, is another good thing. Sene- clo ilgulare speciosa would only be useful to those who have a large garden and a stream, or pond, where it could be planted near enough for the roots to reach the water — a gigantic plant where it does well. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. — It was on July 18 that we saw the first in the market: these were not a few stray blooms, but the first of a regular supply from Messrs. P. Ladds, Swanley. Last year this firm kept up a regular supply from early until quite the end of the season, and they have now made a good start to make a record this season. I have a few blooms before me which are worthy of notice at any time. They are a selection from Madame Desgranges; both yellow and white show a great improvement on the original variety. At this dull season they are selling well at 3 shillings per dozen blooms. I suppose we shall soon have the chrysan- themums all the year through, as we do now ;he liliums, lily of the valley, etc. , WATER LILIES. — These are coming more and more into favor, and at several of the recent shows they have been very prominent. Among those giv- ing them special attention are Messrs. Wallace & Co., Colchester; Amos Perry, of Winchmore Hill (who had a very flne collection at the R. H. S. meeting), and Messrs. Cutbush & Sons, Highgate. Alpinia Sanders Ficus Pandurata Threel'.Interesting jPlants Three Interesting Plants. stove and greenhouse plants are always of great interest to the horticulturist enthusiast, and none more so than those of recent introduction. At a large commercial place there are always many subjects worthy of attention, and it Is next to impossible to examine them all; but the three plants which I have had photographed for you, and a short description of which follows, will, I think, prove as interesting to vou as they were to me: Alplnla Sanderae. The beautiful variegated stove plant on the left of the photograph is Alpinia San- derse. introduced into Eng- land by Sander & Sons in 1902. This new foliage plant is of the family of the Dichorisan- dra, syn. zingiber; a flne pure white and green striped form of this already large family: it is a very vigorous and rapid grower, coming in rhizomes. It makes a very desirable piece for the exhibition table. Flcus Pandurata. This new form of the well- known India Rubber Tree is a South African, Belgian and French Congo introduction, a^d obtainable in this country since about 1902. Ton will at once recognize it as the cen- ter of the group. A flne flor- ists' plant, and should sell W'ell as a house plant, as it is stiff of stem as well as an e.xtremely robust and vigor- ous grower. The leaves are very dark green in color, and roundish oblong in shape. It is thought by many growers to be even better than the well-known FMcus elastica. and although of such recent introduction is already very much used. In propagating, the top cuttings are prefer- able. Heliconia Edwardus Rex AT THE NATIONAL CARNATION SOCIETY'S show, which was held in conjunction with the Royal Horticultural Society's ordinary fortnightly meeting, there was nothing very startling in the way of new varieties. The most useful thing that I noted was Viscountess Ebrington, a buff variety, with flowers of good size and substance. The trade exhibits were much more interesting than those In the competitive classes. It is not likely that the old fashion of showing dressed flowers on paper collars will sur- vive many more years. A lady looking at them Heliconia Edwardus Rex. Perhaps this elegant exhibition plant, on the right of the picture, will hold your attention as it did mine. It is an elegant thing. In habit of growth it is as strong as H. illustris rubrlcaulis, but the color is different from all others of the same family, the leaves being a" most elegant dark vine color on back, and bright green, veined with red, on the face. The leaf stems are mottled with black spots. For con- servatory and exhibition purposes it would seem hard to find a more elegant and desirable subject. F. W. September 2, 1906 The Florists' Bxchange 293 New York. News Items. The retail business is not al all brisk just now, and most of the work doing is of a funereal nature. On Wednesday Fleischman turned out an immense column; it stood about nine feet in height, and the .= hatt was about fifteen inches in diameter. The solid work of the shaft \'^as white asters, white roses and lily of the valley being used to form the spiral draping. In the base light colored gladioli were em- ployed, and for the broken part of the shaft, pale pink asters. J. H. Small & Sons had a veryattrac- tive window display consisting of oak foliage and American Beauty roses one day this week. The large window was filled quite lavishly, the roses pre- ponderating; and while the combina- tion may be said to be uncommon, it made a very showy advertisement. Now that the foreign diplomats have come to terms at Portsmouth. N. H.. we may look forward to some lively doings at Newport, and possibly a strenuous revival of the flower trade there. Without doubt, both the Rus- sian and Japanese envoys with their followers will drift into the social throng at Newport, and become the center of society's whirl, all of which should give the flower trade there a great boost. John Lappe has on his place at Mas- peth, L. I., about two acres of pansies fet out, which are in first-class condi- tion. There is report of a rot in the crowns of violet plants in the Hudson River section this Fall. Whether or not it will turn out' to be something serious is too early to determine. E. G. Gillett, of Cincinnati, O., with his wife and daughter, has been spend- ing a vacation at Asbury Park, N. J. They made a side trip to this city during their holiday, and had a general good time seeing the sights. Thomas E. Langton, of B^latbush avenue, one of the old time florists of Brooklyn, N. Y., is just recovering from a severe attack of rheumatism which has confined him to his room for a period of six weeks. Mrs. Bonnet, mother of Christopher Bonnet, died at her home, 47 Schermerhorn street, Brooklyn, N. Y., on Wednesday, August 23, aged seven- ty-nine years. Interment, on the Fri- day following, was in Evergreen Ceme- tery. J. v. Phillips, retailer, Fulton street, Brooklyn, N. Y., has been rusticating at Babylon, L. I. Hicks & Crawbuck, wholesale flor- ists and supply dealers, will move in October from No. 108 Livingston street, to 76 Court street, Brook- lyn, N. Y. Their newly leased prem- ises occupy a whole floor in the *)Ui!ri- ing at the corner of Court and Liv- ingston streets, and are but a few steps from their present loc-ition. TIt^ floor is divided into several good-.=-;z'^ d rooms, the Avhole area being 60x100 feet. The firm will have ample space for displaying supply materials in ad- dition to the room required for its cut flower business. There was a sad ending to a quarrel among the members of a florist's fam- ily in Brooklyn, N. Y., on Monday, and one of the members is in jail chanj^^^d with homicide. A little over ia'o weeks ago, Timothy O'Brien, who owned a few small greenhouses be- tween Third and Fourth avenues. Twenty-eighth street, South Brooklyn, died, and left the bu.siness to his elder son. Thomas. A younger son, named Andrew, became angry at the dispo- sition of the property made by hi.^ father and evidently took to drink'ng heavily. On Monday the two brother.-^ quarreled in front of a salo >n on Third avenue. Thomas received a «tick in the chest, knocking him backward to the pavement. He was rendered unconscious by the fall and was re- moved to the Norwegian Hospital, where he died shortly after. Thomas O'Brien was married and had two children. His brother lived with him at No. 151 Twenty-eighth street. C. W. Crouch, florist, Knoxville. Tenn., who. with Mrs. Crouch, has been spending the summer in Eng- land, arrived in New York on their re- turn journey on Sunday last in the Umbria. They report having spent a very pleasant time while abroad and will visit Buffalo and several other cities before returning to their Ten- nessee home. H. E. Hurlbut, Troy, N. Y., was a visitor this we^ek; also Wm. K. Wood, nf Ho.'iton. Philadelphia. The Week's News. On October 1 Charles H. Fox will open a retail store on IJroad street, below Walnut, opposite the Bellevue-Stratford Hotel. He will have the store in front, a making up room in back, and his conservatory on top as a second story, to be accessible from the rear of store by a broad .■stairway. William E. McKissick will opfi a new wholesale florist's store on Mon- day next. He has been busy tip' past two weeks fitting up the rilacr. and has everything in good shape and ar- ranged very conveniently. Ho has had good training in the commis.sion business, having been for many years with S. S. Pennock. and for thf? past five years with the Leo Niessen Com- pany. His location is at 1221 Filbert street. D. T. Connor, who represents the Burnham Hitchings Pierson Company in this city, reports good business. He has sold a conservatory to Charles H. Fox for his new store on Broad street, and several boilers for private places, one being to Mr. John W. Pepper, Jenkintown, Pa. Owing to pressure of business, God- frey Aschmann is not making his usual European trip this season. He had purchased his ticket to sail on August 16 on steamer Potsdam, but his boys decided he had better remain at home —and work- Various firms who had exhibits at the convention speak well of the bus'i- ness done; many feel very well satis- fled. Many comments have been heard about the presentation of prizes for bowling taking up so much of the convention time. It is hoped this can be changed in the future. Also much dissatisfaction has been expressed at the individual bowling contest being held on the same day as the team con- test. Time does not permit this, and it is hoped Dayton will profit by past results. DAVID RUST. St Louis. News of the Week. Most of the delegates from Wa.sh- ington arrived home in disjointed parties; some are still away. Those who have returned have expressed them- selves as having had a good time, and much pleased with their treatment at the hands of the Wasington boys. The bowlers were disappointed somewhat at not making a better showing, but con- tent themselves that one of their men brought back a prize for the three highest games in the tournament, for which Mr. Beneke was congratulated on all sides for the splendid showing he made in the contest. Charles Kuehn and family are spend- ing a week at his old home in Detroit, visiting his parents. Lewis R. Allen, of Murphysboro, 111., spent a week in the city, making the rounds of the wholesale and retail stores. George Waldbart got home just in time to help make up a big lot of fun- eral work. The Florists* Club meeting will be held on Sept. 14. This meeting will take place at Weber's nursery, Garden- ville. President Juengel expects a big attendance. Installation of officers will take place. Frank Weber wants it understood that the ladies are espe- cially invited, for whom special ar- rangements are being made. Mrs. M. M. Ayers, on Grand avenue, suffered the loss of her two show win- dows on Saturday, caused by a runa- way horse, which also played havoc inside, destroying some fine show plants which are used for decorations. The loss amounted to several hundred dollars. Fred Foster and Alex. Si^gel con- template a fishing trip before the busy season sets in. They might induce Frank Ellis and some of the other fishermen to make up a party. J. W. Pilcher and Henry Lohrens are still among the unreturned dele- gates from the convention. No doubt they will show up in a few days, with a smile that won't come off for another year. George Augermuller stopped off a few days in Detroit, visiting some of his relatives. F. H. Meinhardt and wife visited At- lantic City before returning home. Now that Messrs. Miller and Weber have returned the show committee will hold a full meeting this week at Weber's store. All members of the committee are wr)rking hard for the success of the show which, no doubt, will be a good one. The Florists" hdwiing club will cele- brate ^h^^ opening , In. coming Id bud 6 00 AhutUons. The new Fiench dwarf 8 vara. ; they are beauties. R. O., by mall, $2.50 per 100. Cash with order, please. BEG. J. HUGHES. Berlin, N. J. Last Opportunity. Nit Too Late to Plant Our Stock Young, thrifty plants, it given liberal cul- ture, will give those medium sized bulbs so much In demand. We have In quantity. POtLY ROSE, PACIFIC, IVORY, PINK IVORY, OPAH, MRS. S. T. MCRDOCK, MAUD DEAN, Etc. $2.50 per 100; $25.00 per 1000 NATHAN SMITH & SON ADRIAN, MICH. Mention The Florists' Eichange when writing. ROBT. CRAIG & SON JOHN BURTON, Receiver. ROSES, PALMS, CROTONS CARKATIOKS and Mo-veltleB In DECORATIVE PLAMXS Marketand 49th Sts., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention The Florlats' Exohnnge when writing. SMITH'S Chrysanthemum Manual A Book That Every Grower Should Possess PRICE 25 CENTS A.T. DELAMAREPT6. ANDPUB.CO.Ltd. 8-8 Dnane Street, NEW YORK 50,000 Dr. En^ehard, Amorita, Oolden Wedding, Ivory, Appleton, Jerome Jones, Poclflo, Polly Rose, Willow Brook, Robinson, Maud Dean, Bonnaffon, white and yellow. 2H in. pots. $2.60 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. ROSES Kaiserin, Hermosa, Clothllde Soupert, Cochet (pink and white). Ivory, 3 in. pots, $4.50 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. J.D.BRENNEMAN Box 24 HARRISBURG, PA. Mention the florlsti' Blichany wbep wrttttn. PRIMROSES Chinese and Obconica per 100, $2.00 Forbesli, Baby " 2.00 CASH. ASPARAGUS PlumosuB Nanus, 2 In. pots per 100,$2.00 Sprengerl, 2 In. pots " 2.00 SHASTA DAISY, 2 In. pots " 2.60 PANSY SEED, large flowering Oz. 4.00 p. W. NARCISSUS Grandiflora $i.25perioo; sio.oo per looo JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio Mention The Florists' Hhcchange when writing. Own Roit ROSES Fine Stock Bride, Bridesmaid, Golden Gate, 31n, pots $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. Sunrise, Sunset, Perle, Chatenay, Ivory, 3 in., $8.00 per 100. Franz Deepen. Klllamer,31n.,$10.00perl00. Pres. Carnot, Kalserln, 3 In., $8.00 per 100. Clothllde Sonpert, Crimson Rambler, from 6 in. pots, strong, $25.00 per 100. CRAFTED FINE STOCK Bride, Bridesmaid, Golden Gate, Carnot, Kalserln, Testont, La France, Wootton, Wattevllle, Albany. Franz Deegren, they are in 3 Inch pots, at $15.00 per 100. Killarney, from 3 In. pots. 918.00 per 100. Field- Grown CARNATION Healthy Stock 1st size 2d size Per 100 Per 100 White Lawson SIO CO $8 00 Nelt^on Fisher and Ethel Ward, 8 00 6 00 Jadge Hinsdale 8 01) 6 00 ni. A. Patten 8 00 6 00 Lieut. Peary 14 00 10 DO White Bradt 8 00 « 00 Boston Market. ChlcaETo, Gold i Nue:g:et, Golden Beauty, G. | 7 00 5(0 M. Bradt, T. W. Lawson 1 Adonis. Maceo, Melba, Morn- 1 init Glory. Prosperity. Pink 6 0» 4 00 Aruiazindv, Viola Allen .... i ASPARACUS 8PRENCERI 3 In. pots. $6.00 per 100, SMILAX From 2>i in. pots. $2.60 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. WOOD BRO^., f ishkill, New York Wentlnn the nnrlntn' Rxchanre wb^n wrltlnr- 2 Years Old Field "Crown Place Orders Now for Late Fall Shipment Crimson Rambler $:>.00 per 100 DorotliT I»erfeln» I.SO Hybrid Perpetnala $9C0 to 10.00 Special rates on large lots. CALIFORNIA PRIVET B-^y -a-p.anted 2 to 3 teet $3.00 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. 18 to 21 " 2 60 " 16.00 Hydrangea Paniculata Grandiflora MtandardH. 3ii to i feet. $13.50 per 100. Busb-form* 2 to 3 feet, bushy 6.50 Special rates on large lots. Let us price your general wants in Ornameiilal Trees. Flowering Shrubs, Climbing Vines, Etc. Send for 'Wholesale Price List. Vse printed stationery. VVe send It only to tlie trade. JACKSON & PERKINS CO. nI^T.^. Mention the Florists' Bxchange when wrtUnc. Timme's Timely Teachings. Geraniums. Florists who aie in the plant busi- nes,s need hardly be reminded that the two first \\eeks in September are con- sidered the very best time for the pro- pagation of zonal geraniums. Few op- erations resorted to in plant culture are performed with such easy facility, are more certain of success, or better un- derstood, and at the same time of greater importance than the rooting of geranium cuttings. Growers who have any number of large stock plants to cut from make a clean sweep at this time, putting in all the cuttings needed for their coming season's stock, and then done with it. Those having at their disposal but a limited space in green- house or garden save a reasonable num- ber of good stock plants from Spring sales, confining themselves to varieties of unquestionable merit only, and pro- pagate whenever cuttings can be had, making good a possible shortage in stock by an occa.sional purchase of new and untried varieties. But in any case. September-struck cuttings have the preference, because they can most eas- ily be grown ■ into four-inch stock by May. the recognized standard size of geraniums for marketing. There are many ways in which to make provision for next year's stock of geraniums, none of them so bad as to miss the first station on the road to success, the rooting of the cuttings. Some growers fix up a good-sized pro- pagating bench with three or four inches of sand and insert the cuttings, quite thickly massing them together, and. of course, keeping the different varieties by themselves. These cut- tings are potted up as soon as rooted. Others, having prepared a similar bench, use instead of clear sand a mod- erately enriched sandy soil, allow more room for the cuttings, and do not pot these up until after New Year, thus saving a deal of labor. On a small scale the substitution of trays for the bench leads to the same results, with the additional advantage of enabling the grower to move his cuttings about to any bench, shelf or place deemed best for them. On some small places I have seen geranium cuttings, a?^ thick as they could be put, stuck in all around the edge of carnation benches. I root all my September cuttings of geraniums in two-inch pots, using any kind of good sandy earth, but have found the regular propagating bed to be the better place for all cuttings taken in "Winter. Take well-ripened tips, three or four inches long, as short-jointed as pos- sible, cut or break off at or below a node or joint, trim off the lower leaves, firmly insert into soil or sand, never let them wilt, give one good watering after insertion, and keep them a little on the dry side ever afterward. It is difficult to make an entire failure of this piece of work, unless one exposes the young stock to frost or waters it to death. Another batch of cuttings may be had from the stock plants in a few weeks after the first have been taken off. and will be in plenty of time for the coming season. Hyacinths and Narcissi. It will take Roman hyacinths and Paper "White narcissus from six to eight weeks to form roots, and after that from three to five weeks more to develop blooms ready to cut. There- fore, if flowers are wanted for early CYCLAMEN Splandens Giganteum Hybrids Finest strain In the world. In five true colors, including the fringed varieties. Strong, well-grown plants, from 3 In. pots, $7.00: from 5% In. pota, $12.00; from 4 In. pots, $15.00; from 5 In. pots, 20.00 per lOO. ASPARAGUS PlumosuB Nanus and Sprengerl, transplanted from flats, $1.26 per 100; from 2J-^ In. pots, $2.60 per 100. BEGONIA REX, Id 10 varieties, mixed, rooted cuttings, $1.60 per 100. Field-Grown CARNATIONS. Lawson, Prosperity, Queen Louise. $5.00 per 100. Satisfaction Guaranteed PAUL MADER. East Stroodsbarg. Pa. Mention The riorlata* Bzctaange wbeo wrltlnr. use, let us say from the middle of No- vember to the end of December, the bulbs must be planted now, or not later than the second week in September. It is of no use trying to force any of this class of plants into bloom, unless they have first been made to supply themselves with an abundance of act- ive root. Only so equipped will they become tractable material for forc- ing. « Wooden boxes or trays, three or four inches deep, and of a size, as to length and width, which enables the grower to move them from place to place with ease, are filled with any kind of ordi- nary good garden loam, somewhat en- riched with old decayed manure. This soil will be all the better for being rather sandy. To soil — whatever kind is used, if not naturally fandy — a lib- eral quantity of sand should be added in its preparation. However, in the forcing of hyacinths and narcissi, and all bulbous stock of this class, the ki |d of soil used plays but a small part in the making or marring of success. Any soil coming out of a rose or carnation bench, not actually spoiled, or too heav- ily charged with acidity from previous over feeding, may safely be used, if no other is at hand. The bulbs, in planting, are simply pressed into the surface of the soil, so that after they have been watered nearly the entire upper half is above ground and somewhat higher than the rim of the box. An ordinary box of convenient size should afford room for about one hundred bulbs, if planted with a clear space of about half an inch between the bulbs, which is none too close. But the boxes should have a clear inside depth of not less than a good three inches, and if an inch or so deeper it will not be a waste of soil or labor. Many growers simply cover the boxes with a few inches of any material that comes handy, and water them from time to time to keep up the necessary moisture. A thorough- going florist, however, would consider this proceeding too risky. He believes in taking good care of anything costing a nice sum of hard-earned cash and promising a possible easy-made gain, especially when this can be done with but very little extra labor. The boxes, when planted, are placed into a shal- low trench, close together, and stand- ing level; this trench to be made on a high piece of garden land. Now the boxes are given a thorough soaking with the hose, using the nozzle, and after an hour or so when the tops are somewhat dried off, they are cov- ered with the fresh soil thrown aside in making the trench, amounting to a layer of about five or six inches. This thickness will maintain an even mois- ture in the boxes, and carry off the water, should heavy rains occur. Af- ter si^c or seven weeks an examination should be made, and if found to be well rooted the bulbs must be taken out and placed under greenhouse benches, or in cold frames having close- fitting sashes, from where they may be taken into warmer quarters for the pur- pose of forcing, at any time when de- sired. Bouvardlas. It is time for the benching or potting up of the bouvardias yet in the open fleld, so that early frosts, possible at any time from now on, may be deprived of a chance to reduce the finely devel- oped, thrifty bushes to mere worthless stumps. Besides, these plants require several weeks of favorable September weather to become firmly established in their new quarters, during which time the atmosphere in the house should he kept rather close and the glass shad- ed. Frequent sprinkling, more than heavy watering, must be resorted to as a means to keep them from wilting. If this can be done, new fibers will soon form, and the plants be in a con- dition to stand the full sunlight and lots of ventilation, which should not be withheld as long as the weather per- mits. A porous, friable, pretty rich soil is good for bouvardias. Careful lift- ing and removing from field to bench is necessary. Too much watering and spraying on cloudy days, even after they are firmly established, and espe- cially in November and early Decem- ber, will cause decay and the loss of plants. If carefully attended to. and the house is a light and sunny one, with a night temperature of about 55 degrees and 60 to 65 degrees in the daytime, bouvardias will bring an enor- mous crop of fine blooms from the end Sept U]ber2, 1006 The Plori-sts' Hxchange 295 Roses, Chrysanthemums, Carnations and Ferns KILLARNEY ROSK PLANTS. I have left al.out 600 giafteii I FIEI.U OABMATION8. Queen I,ouI«e. Fair Maid. Qneon, EiUarneyln 3-la. pots at $20per lOV. $l80per 1(00. Healthy, vlKoroue Dorotliy, BORton Market, 96.00 per 100 ; 150.00 per 1000. '^^ ' 8MAI.I. ASSORTED FERNS (>jaib>ble for Fern Dlahen) CHRTSANTHE1WPM8. From S<<-ln. pota. Qlory of Pacific, J" 2!^ !»• P0'» ,",.?"'"', !SI! '^"^.'iD*,'"- '°\' •,'•„"!? ■""'.iS KoBuehard, Bonnaffon, Maud Dean. Marie Llger, Ethelyn, Balfour, I '" ''^ '"• »<"" 31..00 per 1000 Out of »X in. poll JS.OOperlOOO Monrovia, Adela. Duckham, Kate Broomhead. $2.60 per 100 ; »20.0u I In 3 In. pots, f 6.00 per 100. per 1000. I CUCOS WEODELIANA. Sin. pota, $16.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. 2 In. pot«, $3.0OperI0O, $26.00 per 1000; 2Kin. pota, $1.60 per 100,: «40.00 per lOOO; 3 In. pots, 17 00 per 100, $6&.i>u per 1000; 4 In. pota, $10.00 to $12.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS SPRKNOKRI. 2 In. pota, $3.00 per 100, $26.00 per KIWI' 2*^; In. pot8,t4.60perl00, $40.0J i.er 1000; 3ln. pota. $7.00 per 100, $66.00 per 1000. AUIANTD.H CDNKATUM. 4 In. pota, extra selected, 16 cente each. 6 In. pota. 26 centH each. SBf IL,AX. ->'i In. potfl. $2 60 per 100, tiO.OO per 1000. IW CSiroxxLi^v^lly CSoxizi. ftfenllnn Thp Flnrlotn* Rxchsa^e when writing. of September to January, and some- times a fair picking as late as the mid- dle of February- This under a treat- ment which makes them Winter-bloom- ing plants. Under ordinary culture, as practiced on many private estates, bou- vardias come into bloom early in Spring, and some of the varieties are fine for beds and borders during the Summer months. Amaryllis. Most varieties of amaryllis flower in the Summer season, but there are a few species, of which Hippeastrum vittatum ranks first, which can easily be forced into bloom by Christmas; and indeed they are worth raising for that purpose, because nothing much bright- er, more attractive, nor more easily handled, in the line of holiday plants, can be imagined, and then the flowers. when cut. last for weeks in fine condi- tion. As yet but little effort has been made to bring amaryllis into line as stock for forcing purposes. The in- itial cost of the plants in sufficiency, and of the right varieties for a fairly good start in this direction, make the beginning quite an expensive affair. Plants of this class are yet high priced, but stock, once acquired, can be rapidly increased in the course of a couple of years, and be raised under a treatment which would make it an easily-timed, entirely certain and most profitable feature of commercial floriculture. The newer hybrids of Amaryllis vit- tatum (or Hippeastrum vittatum) hold forth the best promises of rich reward to the grower aiming for a crop of gor- geously bright colored- flowers for the Winter holidays. The greater number of these plants throw two or more spikes from fifteen to twenty-four inches high, each one bearing from four to six large open flowers. Some of the varieties are dwarf in habit. with a splendid foliage, and striped, dotted, or delicately penciled flowers of brightest shades, both foliage and flowers being developed at the same time, which all goes to make these va- rieties choice goods for holiday plant trade. Nearly all the newer forms and num- erous hybrids of Hippeastrum vittatum. more so than the original type, have by this time completed the season's growth, and should be rested, and the regular watering should be discontin- ued. For a period of from four to six weeks the plants should enjoy com- plete rest, being kept quite dry. but not so dry as to cause a shriveling of the roots. Now, if this needful rest is brought about in September, commenc- ing with that month and ending some- where in the middle of October, and the rhizomes in that time have attained the desired degree of ripeness, a good stand of fine flowers for Christmas is assured. The appearance of the new growth, the flower buds first, marks the end of the season of rest, and is the grower's cue for setting the plants to work. He first repots the plants into new earth (should they need a repot- ting— an operation not needed every year), places them on a warm, sunny bench, and resumes regular watering and sprinkling. Any good, fairly rich, sandy soil suits these amaryllis. No great effort need be made to have them at their best any time right after Christmas or New Year, or all through the dead of Winter. The temperature should be. as far as possible, a steady heatr should neither fall below 60 nor rise above 70 degrees. In a house of 65 degrees It takes eight weeks from the time the new growth begins to push forth until the flowers are at their fin- est, and three or four weeks more be- fore they show any signs of fading. FRED W. TIMME. liilny Planls-FOB 1006-BiiiM Plains We will propagate on orders any number of above varieties for ensuing season. Have the largest stock of Killarney in America. The price will be $15.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1000, from 2'/4 in. pots, and guarantee fine plants, but must have the orders early, as we are not in the plant trade. To ensure permanency of order we want a deposit of 20 per cent, of value with order; same will be credited on bill at delivery of plants. Correspondence .solicited. BENJAMIM DORRANCE, rrD..?a^?e'^r«, Dorranceton, Pa. >'.."♦'"" Th" FI'.rlQta' PT''*'nn!.p TvTion 600 Golden Gate, 3^^ In 4c. CARNATIONS 2.600 FnchantreKs, 500 Wolcott, 100 Roosevelt 600 Qaeen Loniae. from field. Write for Prlcea. Worcester Conservatories, Wircester, Mass. Mention The Florlgf Bicbange when writlDg. We have 1000 Bride, 1000 Brides- maid, 1000 Qolden Qate and 1000 Ivory, in 3 in. pots, in prime condition, wliicli we offer at $50.00 per 1000. A. GUDE BROTHERS, Wasliington, D. C. 1314 F. Street N. W. Mention The Florlsta' Eichange when writing. PIREBONEMEAL Rose growers who are troubled to secure PURE RAW BONE MEAL should write to CARROLL S. PAGE, HYDE PARK, VT. He guarantees his product unqualifiedly as being an absolutely pure, natural, ground bone with none of the gluten or other valu- able ingredients removed. His price for a 200-pound barrel is only $3.25, freights paid to nearly all points. Write him saying that you saw bis advertisement in The Florists' Exchange, and he will send you a sample free, postpaid. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Blake's Lever Clip FOB FASTENING STAKES TO THE CROSS tVIRE PATENTED SEPT. 23. 1902 They never slip and are a great saving of both time and money. EVERY GROWER SHOULD TRY THEM AND BE CONVINCEO Price, 81.75 per lOOO Send for free samples. B. S. BUKE & SON. ROCHESTER, N.Y. 158 Linden Street BRANCH 0FFICE.2e BOERUM PUCE, BROOKIVII, N.Y. Mention The FlorlstB* Eichange when writing. I^/OLET CULTURE Price, $1 SO Postpaid A.T. De La Mare Ptg. & Pub. Co. Ltd., New York 60,000 GRAFTED ROSES FOR FORCING Extra Fine Healthy Plants, Free From Mildew Bride, Bridesmaid. Qolden Qate, Kaiserin, 3% in. pots, $16.00 per 100; $145.00 per 1000. 20,000 OWN ROOT ROSES Sunrise, 3 in. pots, $9.00 per 100. Bride, Bridesmaid, Kaiserin, 3 in. pots, $7.00 per 100. J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. IfaDdoD th« riorliti* ttTchaog» whw TritlBC. BABY RAMBLER On its own roots. Strong, healthy, 2i/i-in. plants, $2.00 per rtoz.; $12.50 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Ready to ship at once. A few 3-in. plants, $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. THE CONARD & JONES CO.. WEST GROYE, PA. Pi?S ROSE STOCK To Close Out Per 100 Bridesmaid, grrafted, 4— 3hi inch $10.00 Bab7 Rambler, ^aft«d, 4 loch 20.00 OWN ROOT Bridesmaid. Golden Gate, 4 Inch 6.00 Bride, Bridesmaid, Ivory, Golden Gate, 31nch. 3.00 SMILAX PLANTS, 2Mln. pots 2.00 ALLIUM PLANTS, 2},MD.pot8,$3.50 per 100 Boston and PierHon Ferns, out of benches and pots. AsS for prices. JAMES E. BEACH, 2019 Parli Avenue, BRIDGEPORT, CONN. Uentloa thm TUwiBtM' ■zehsBC* wb«l wrflttnc. Westbury Station, L. I., N.Y. WILLIAM STUPPE Lowest i^uoiatlons given on grafted field-grown Mme. Levavassenr Rose, the Baby Rambler. Field-grown, own root Rosea, Fran Karl Drnsrhki, Killarney and other Tea, Hybrid, Remontant and Rambler Roses. Asparagpas Plnmosns Nanus, $12.00 per 1000; $1.26 per 100. Sprengerl, $8.00 per 1000; $l.roperlOO. Wlnter-bloomlng Forget-me-not for edging carnation beds or pot forcing. Hardy Car- nations, to flower la allcolurs about Decoration Day. In 10 to 26 shoots; sold In old country plan- ted In pots when flowering, or for cut. Pansy plants of best strain, Ten Week Stocks, 3 colors, for Easter flowering. Dracfpna In- divisa. All at 50c. per 100; (4.00 per 1000. Cyclamen Oiganteum, from a famous col- lection, five colors, should glre exhibition plants. $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. Mention Tb« Florists' Bxcliaii«e when writing. BARTLETT'S Pure Bone Flour T'frenty -eight years bave proved itn value. GEORGE S. BARTLETT/^i'k'^^'^^ir^^'" Uftntlnn th«> norlsta' , KY. BxAanre wb^w writing. ROSES Ready noiv or Tvill take orders for future dellTery BflbV nSITlDGr ready to'ehfft. If you have ' a little room to spare, you can grow them into nice salable plants In a ehoit time. $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100. la Dstroit ^^ *° • ^^-^ p^^ ^^■ Crimson Rambler 2in.«.ooperioo. H. P. ROSFS, fine youuK stuff, 2 Inch pots, $3.00 per lOO GeneralJacqneuilnot Mme. Chas. Wood Magrna Charta Mrs. John I^aing Ball of Snow Captain Christy Paul Neyron J no. Hopper TKA and FVERBLOOMING varieties, 2}^ In.. $2.00 per 100 C. Sonpert Kaiserin White Cochet Helen Gonld Ivory La Fran<;e Maman Cochet £tolle de Lyon Alarechal Niel 8ouv.de Pierre Netting JOHN A. DOYLE, ^^T.r. Springfield, Ohio ftfenttoD Tbe llorlsts' llxcban«e when writing. 296 The Hlorists' Exchange CLASStnEO MDyERTiSEMatTS Cash with Ordar The column* under this heading are re- served for advertisements of Stock lor Sale. Stock Wanted. Help Wanted. Situ- ations Wanted or other Wants; also of Greenhouses, Land. Second-Hand Mate- rials, etc.. For Sale or Rent Our charge Is 10 et». per line (7 wordi to the line), set solid, without dlsplajr. Display advertisements In these col- umns 16 cenu per line; count 14 lines to the Inch. No advertisement taken for leas than 60 cents (36 words), except Situations Wanted. . „. ., [If replies to Help Wanted, Situations Wanted, or other advertisements are to be addressed care of this office, add 10 cents to cover expense of forwarding.] STOCK^WSALE^ UOSES 1 000 American Beauty. 2V- Inches; nice slock.v plants; IfSO per 1.000. C. & G. L. Pen- iiock. Lansdowne. Fa. IMPERIAL violet plants, from 2M!-lnch pots; large, flrst-class plants. $2.50 per 100. Wise Bros.. East Aurora. N. Y. 2 000 CARNATIONS for sale, consisting of Law- son. Fair Maid, Queen, Boston Market and a few other varieties; these are good plants. 11. A. Spencer. 78 Summer St.. Haverhill, Mass. CARN.ATIONS. fleld-grown, strong, about 2.000 May Naylor. 1.000 White Roosevelt. 1.000 Prosnerity. 1.000 Queen Louise. 1,000 Lawson. G Stone. 65 Bayview avenue. Jersey City. N. J. CARNATIONS, strong busby fleld-grown Lawson, Estelle May Naylor. $5.00 per 100. Joost, Kussell (pink). Queen Louise. Macee. Glacier (white). $4.00 per 100. Paul Thomson. West Hartford. Conn. _, CARNATIONS— Nice, fleld-grown plants, Joost, Pond $40.00 per 1,000; Wolcott, Lawson, Pros- perity, '$50.00 per 1,000; Enchantress, New Day- break, $60.00 per 1.000; 100 same rate. Terms cash. M. J. Schaaf. Dansvllle. N. Y. CARNATIONS, medium sized plants. Queen Louise Lawson. (3hallcnger. Joost. Flora Hill. Queen $5.00 per 100. Hydrangeas, pink, and Thomas Hogg. 4 to 8 branches. $10 par 100. Field-grown, larger plants. 15 to 25 cents each. John Schafer. Ballston Spa. N. .Y. FERNS. Barrowsil, Scottl, in pots or out of bench; Boston ferns, out of bench, $15 $20, $25 per 100; asparagus, sprengeil and plumosus. in 214-inch pots, $2.50 and $3.00 per 100; cash with order, please. Mrs. P. F. Conley, Princeton Ave. and Updike St.. Providence, R. I. CATALPA SPECIOSA, Silver Maple, Red Bud, American Sweet Chestnut. Black Walnuts, Ozier Dogwood. American Persimmon, American Elm Tulip, Poplar. Sweet Gum. Russian Mul- berry Buckeye. Oaks. Sycamore. California Privet, Wistarias. Ampelopsis. Yucca Fllamen- tosa. Altbea Rosea. River Birch, and many other seedlings; also Tree and Shrub Seeds. Rend for trade list. Forest Nursery & Seed Co., MeMlnuvilie. Tenn. SiTUMTiOHS FIRST-CLASS designer and decorator wants to make a change of position. Address G. C, rare Florlsta' Exchange. WANTED — Situation aa rose grower, American Beanty. Bride and Bridesmaid; 20 years' ex- perience;- good referencfS. Married man. Ad- lireas H. P., care Florists' Exchange. POSITION wanted by a young ambitious florist, three years in last place; up-to-date place wanted, where there Is chance for advancement. Address H. K., care Florists' Eicfaange. SITUATION wanted by first-class, all aronnd Scotch florist as working foreman; long ex- perience; single. State wages and address G. G., care Florists' Exchange. POSITION wanted as foreman; competent to handle large place. I have had charge of leading places growing for New York market. T. G. Williams. Box 23. Highland Mills. N. Y. SITUATION wanted by experienced all around gardenea- In nursery or landscape work, with fair knowledge of construction, roads and drain- age. Address Gardener. 270 Dudly St., Ros- bury, Mass. sri'l ATION wanted by married man as rose firower; have had full charge in rose houses fur 12 years and can grow good roses; or will lake cliarge of section In large place. Address .1. P, FnUon, South Norwalk. Conn^^ SEEDSMAN WISHES POSITION With almost thirty years' experience in the seed trade In all its brancben, especially mall trade, catalogue work and advertisicK a New England S edpman wlshea a uermanmt position Or. would devote part or all of his time to any reliable seed house, or dealer In horticultural si'eclaltieB, that would like a New Enaland representative. Cor- respondence kindly requested. Address seedsm:an Care B^lorists' Exoliange Ueotlon the Florlati* Bxchance when writlnit J POSITION WANTED as manager by expert plantR- mun and growi_T of Herbaceous andGenera Nur- sery Stock. Could take charKe of a t^eneral irreen- house mail order business. Address Herbert Greensmith. Palisades. N. Y. WORKING FOREMAN wants position; roses, carnations, chrysanthemums, flrst-class refer- ences; long experience In charge wholesale and retail places: would take section on large place. Address H. C,. care Florists' Exchange. FIRST-CLASS gardener and greenhouse man, well rec<'mmended. single, good worker, de- sires care of private place near New York City. Understands fruit culture. Address G. A., care The Florists' Exchange. WANTED position as working foreman, as grow- er of roses, carnations, chrysanthemums, vio- lets, general line of ffowering and bedding plants for retail trade; Massachusetts preferred; German, single, age 37; honest and reliable. Ad- dresa H- B.. care Florists' Exchange. GARDENER— Scotchman. 27 years, unmarried, newly landed, wants situation nn gentleman's private place as foreman under head gardener; 11 years' experience outside and under glass; country preferred; flrst-class testimonials. Ad- dress H. A. care Flojlsts' Escbange. A GERMAN florist, well educated, practical and experienced, 37 years old, married, two chil- dren. In America six months, desires steady po- sition on large establishment. Good all around grower and propagator; best references. Address Ignaz Miller. 436 Bellevue Ave.. Yonbers, N. T. SITT'ATION wanted by a good gardener. Ger- man, 12 years' experience, ten years In one of the largest places In Germany; the best references In all branches; wishes position by October. Private place near New York pre- ferred. Address Adolph Fallder, Glen Alpin. Morristown, N. J. SITUATION wanted by young Englishman on private place. life experience In fruit and plant culture; last situation In England as Inside fore- man for two years. Good reference. Age 26. C. Young, care Clark. Florist. Cohasset. Mass. A YOUNG up-to-date, married, florist wants po- sition as foreman on commercial place; rosea, position as foreman o commercial place; roses, carnations, chrysanthemums, vinlets, a spe- cialty. Also good grower of bedding plants and general stock. A No.l reference. Strictly sober. Competent to take full charge. Address II. F.. care Florists' Exchange. WANTED — A good night flreman; send refer- ences and state wages expected. Address P. M. 01m. Bath. Maine. WANTED — Packer for greenhouse and nursery stock; one who has had practical experience. Address Slebrecht & Son. 425 Fifth Ave.. New York. WANTED — Single man for growing roses, cajna- tlons and general stock; position permanent to an industrious man. Address Myers Eros,, Altoooa, Pa. WANTED, by November 1, first-class propaga- tiT; will pay good salary; must be young man with unquestionable references. S. W. iViarshall & Son. Fresno, California. WANTED — Experienced young man in the seed business in a Western town; one who reads and writes German preferred. Give age, experience, etc. Address H. E.. cart. Floj-ists' Exchange. WANTED — Working foreman, married man, who understands growing roses, carnations and gen- eral stock. State wages, experience and refer- ences^^ WANTED. AT ONCE. A GOOD MAN FOR VIO- LETS AND GENERAL STOCK. ADDRESS, WITH REFERENCES. A. J. SMITH, CENTRAL NURSERY CO., KALAMAZOO, MICH. WANTED, man with experience in greenhouse work as assistant In rose houses; good wages; permanent position. Address with full particu- lars^ WANTED, competent rose grower to take charge of section; permanent place for good man. Apply in person or write at once to Ed- gad* C. Hopping, Florham Park, near Madison, N. J. WANTED, two yonng gardener assistants; mast have some knowledge of trees and shrubs, those who have worked In a nursery preferred. Si'nd references, stating experience and wages under A. L. 8.. Topsfield, Mass. WANTED by a New York flower store, flrst- class man with practical New York experi- ence In all branches of flower, plant and decora- tive work. Apply with references and wages expected to G. L., care Flarlsts' Exchange. WANTED — A first-class grower of Bride and Brldemald roses; must fully understand the business, to work under foreman; sober and re- liable; bring references from last place. Good wages and permanent place. Also wanted, a first class carnation grower. Addn-ss A. L. Thorne, Flushing, L. 1., N. Y ._ WANTED — A competent gardener to take charge of our propagating department, having about .5.000 square feet of glass, and our lath house occupying BO. 000 square feet. Must be a good propagator and have a general knowledge of or- namental trees and shrubs. A good opportnnltj for an energetic man who wishes to advance and who Is not afraid of work. Address Fan- cher Creek Nurseries, Inc.. Fresno, CaL WANTED CARNATION GROWER Night Fireman and young man with some experience In growing roaea and carnations. State age, experience, salary, etc. W. K. PARTRIDGE CINCINNATI, OHIO Mention The Florists' Bxchani^e when writing. BUSiMESS ^ppomnuNiTiES^ GREENHOUSE for sale, 20x100, in fine conditio'' • boiler and pipes. M. A. White, 644 Ferry Btrtet. New Haven, Conn. FOR RENT, two greenhouses, 100 feet long, by 2o feet wide; heated by hot water; houses in good condition. Address S. A, Webb. Parkers- ville, Chester Co.. Pa. FOR SALE or to let, two greenhouses, about 8.000 sq. ft., in good running order, and about one acre of land. In Dorchester, Boston. Mass. For full particulars address Thomas Stock, 251 Mlnot St., Dorchester. Mass. FOUR greenhouses, about % acre of ground, house and stiible. in first-class condition. A good ("pportunity to make money. Lcicatlon Frankford, Pliiladelphla. Apply Michell's Seed Store. 1018 Market street. Philadelphia. Pa. FOR SALE or to lease, greenhouses of about 25,000 feet of glass; hot-water heating; good bouse and barn; two acres of good land, In fine location, near trolley. Address G. M., care Florists' Exchange. TO RENT at reasonable price, five greenhonses In the village of North Tarrytown, with stock, ground 200x100. good eight-room cottage; village water. Established 14 years. Address Florist. Box 77. North Tarrytown, N. Y. FOR SALE or rent, greenhouse establishment of the late William A. Bock; best location on Massachusetts Ave., doing good wholesale and retail business. Full particulars on application to James Paterson, Admr., 2394 Massachusetts ■^ve.. North Cambridge, Mass. FORSALE— The best opportuniiy for a tiisi-clrtss florist in the South. City of twenty ihunsand innabltanta ; no competition; splendid g i.UL.d. good three-rooiu house and bastment iarge green- house and heating' plant; considerable stock ou hand. A bargain. Address A. J. McGehee. Jack- Bon. Tenn. I WILL sell a portion of my Interest in a florist business, established 35 years, to a grower of general greenhouse stock; must understand the retail business, be a bustler, a good salesman and take entire charge of a greenhouse, for which he will receive a weekly salary and re- ceive a sliare of profit; please do not answer unless you have above quallflcatlona and mean business. Location. Connecticut. F. T., care Florists' Exchange. JMISCELUkMimUS^ FOR SALE — 900 feet 4-Inch cast Iron hot water pipe, spigot ends to be cut, 6c. per foot. Davis Duplex Belt Pump, 2% Inch suction. 2 inch discbarge, $60. Centrifugal pump, 3 In. suction, 2 in. discharge. $25. Low pressure American Blower Co. steam engine, 10 to 20 pounds steam, 4 to 15 h. p.. $150. C. & G. L. Pennock, Lansdowne, Pa. SECOND-HAND boilers; several Lord * Boru- ham new style boilers, almost new ; also Hltcblngs & Weathered; complete In every way and tested before leaving shop. Wm. B, Lntton, West Side Avenue Depot, Jersey Ci^, N. J. THREE GREENHOUSES for sale. 20x83 ft., heated with steam, IMi in. pipe. Also a two-story pot- ting shed. 2ai60 ft., to be removed in forty days. Situated opposite New Hyde Park, L. I.. R. R. station. For further imformatlon address T. K. Reich, 1429 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn. N Y. FOR SALE nimpc Rider -ErlcsBOU. Second-hand, from rumro 940.00 up; all repairs; other makes; new ; cheap. DAIt CDC 1 second-band No. 36 Florida Steam DUILCnd Boiler, good condiUon, will heat 1,000 square feet of glass, for S35.00. 3 Richmond cast iron sectional boilers. At condition, will heat 2,000 square feet of glass each, at $46.00 each. DIDC Good serviceable second - band, with nrC Threads; 2-ln., 7 cts.; IH-ln.. 6^ cts.; IVi-in., 3?icts.: l-ln., Sets.; 2!^ in..lOct8.; 3 in.. Ucts.; 4ln..l9ct8.: 4 in. cast Iron, 12ct8. New 2-in. Standard, full lengths, with couplings, %% ots. ft. Old and new fittings and valves. CTnPVC «nfl nice ^^^ Economy, best made. dlUU^O anQ UlLO No. 1 Threads, ^-IQ., ^-In.. 1-in. pipe, 93.00. No. 2 Threads, l^in.. IM-ln., 2-lzi. pipe, 94.00. DIDC PIITTCDQ New Saunders Pattern. No. 1 rirC bUIICnd cuts !^-ln.-l-ln. pipe, $1.00. No. 2 cuts l-in.-2-in. pipe, $1.30. STILLSON WRENCHES f^Xi^^%e'X.^\ M-ln. erlpB M-ln.-2)^ In. pipe, t2.40 ; se-ln., grips H-ln.-S^-ln. plp«, U.n. PIPE VISES r„':"pipe*!°,-2.io^^"'''^- **■'■'-'' CARnFN Un^F ^°^' H-lii.,snaranteedlOO-lbs. DMnULH nUOC pressure, 7H cts. per ft.; Ji-ln. not guaranteed. ^% cts. per ft. lltlT RFn ?i?H "«"• Cypress. 3-tt.i6(t., from nUI-DLU OAOn 70 ots. up; glazed, complete, from »l.eO up. Beoond-hand. as good as new, complete, at $1.25 and $1.00 each. column. about 3 ft. high, at 15 cts. per A I AOO ^cw American, 50 sq. ft. to the box. 10x12 and 12x12, Single, at $1.70 per box; 12x12 and lOxie B, Donble, at $2.85; 12xU. 12x16, 12x20, 14x14 B. Dou- ble, at $2.85; 16x16. 18x18. 14x20 B, Double at $3.10; 16x24 B, Double, at $3.30. 10x12, Old single, at $1.50. Oetour prices on New Gulf Cypress Balld- ins Material, Ventilating Apparatns. OU, White Lead, Patty, Paint, Points, etc. ETROPOLITAN ATERIAI. CO. 1398-1408 Metropolitan Avenue, BROOKLYN, N.Y. Ifeatiea Th* florlsta* Bxcbaore wbcD wHtlng. M! An Explanation. J. A. Everitt. seedsman, Corpora- tion,* Indianapolis, Ind., is distributing a circular in which is given the rea- sons for the turning over of that firm's business to the newly formed Pure Seed and Plant Company. Among other things, it is said: "For two years I have not been able to give to the seed business the close attention that is necessary to make a success of so exacting a business. Also, do the best I could, efficient managers could not be secured. As a consequence the business of J. A. Everitt, seedsman, has not been very successful during this period, and it became evident, as the demands from other sources encroached more on my time, that something must be done — either close up the business or turn it over to others. The latter was de- cided upon. The Pure Seed and Plant Company was organized with the in- tention of taking over the old com- pany's plant and the prospects wero excellent for the speedy accomplish- ment of this object. "In view of possible legal compli- cations it was deemed wise to close up the old business in a way that would insure its legality or put it in a condition that it could be legally sold to the new company. Accord- ingly, on my own application, the Union Trust Company, of Indianapo- lis, was appointed receiver for the J. A. Everitt, seedsman, Corporation. "I regret that this course seemed best, and I assure every interested person that I will do everything in my power to safeguard the interests of all creditors, realize the largest possible sum from the assets, and se- cure an equitable and speedy distribu- tion of the same, particularly since there should be a good margin left after all claims are paid. The assets are about $85,000, with liabilities about half the amount. This does not place any value on names of custom- ers and good will." FOR SALE Greenhouse Matrrial milled from Gulf Cypress, to any detail furnished, or our own patterns as desired, cut and spliced ready for erection. Estimates for com- plete constructions furnished. V. E. REICH, Brooklyn, N. Y. 1439-1437 Metropolitan Ave. MentloD The Florl^tB' Excbapge when writing. TLORI^TS' DIRECTORY TuE American Florist Direc- tory for 1905 contains 452 pages; it includes complete lists of the Florists, Seedsmen and Nursery- men of the United States and Canada, arranged both by states and towns and all names alphabetically. Also lists of Foreign Merchants, Firms which issue catalogues, Horti- cultural Supply Concerns, Parks, Cemeteries, Landscape Architects, Experiment Station Horticulturists, Botanical (iardens, and other valu- able trade information. Price $2 00, Postpaid ^.DELHinHfpk&PDB.GO. LIMITED 2 to 8 Duane Street, New York September a, 190B The Florists' Exchange 297 REVIEW OF THE MARKET :^ NEW YORK. — Thf-ro has btcn a little bottor demand for lily of the valley on oni' or two days, and a slight iniprovi-ni'-ut in price ; but in tlxe case of all other flow- ers the market lias probably n'Vt_r before experienced such a dull period. Although there is a plentiful supply of choice stock of every description almost, notliing seems to ti^nipt tlie buyers. Time was whun at this season of the year, Imge quantities of such flowers as hydrangeas, gladiolas and asters were used for window display, and a great many thousands were dis- posed of for that purpose, but that cus- tom no longer holds, and very few of these flowers are brouglit speculatively by tlie majority of retail dealers at tlie present time. Carnations are not so abundant yet; but roses are far too plentiful for the demand, and slips Uiat average 5uc per -OU. are considered exceptionally good sales. Asters of the best grades have not gone so cheap lor several years as at liiis time, and as there is a full supply of the long-stemmed blosonis, it makes it hard to get rid of the smaller flowers at any price almost. Business all around is extremely dull, and wiiolesale dealers of long experience are unanimous in declaring tl^is to be tiie dullest August montli in their history. J-iet us hope that September will bring a change. BOSTON. — Ijooked for changes in mar- ket conditions liave not yet materialized, and there is every indication that littlt: improvement will be made tor some time to come. With cooler weather tne tiualiiy of stock has generany improved ; especial- ly may this be said of roses. Some vtry good -^vmerican Beauty can now be haa ; and both Bride and Bridesmaid have nn- pro\'ea wonderfully of late. Souvenir du i'resiUent Carnot is another variety of wnicn some excellent flowers may be had tliese days. Prices have remained prac- tically tlie same for some time back. Carnations continue very scarce ; few new crop flowers are yet to be seen, and any of the old crop tnat have been held over are of poor quality. Prices have gone up somewhat, and few can now be oought for less than $:i and $3 per lUO. Lily of the valley remains hrm at $2 and $4. Gladioli are not so plentiful as they have been ; and asters have begun to show a decided falling off. Sweet peas can scarcely be obtained at any price, and the quality is poor, indeed. Only a few lilies are coming in. Smilajc sells at from $S to $12 ; and tliere is no change in as- paragus, the market never varying in this line here. J. W. D. INDIANAPOLIS. — A prolonged period of funeral work, combined with an almost total failure of midseason asttrrs, has caused all lines of cut flowers to become scarce. Last year at this time asters were being thrown away, but now it is impossible to obtain any, first class stock and shipped ones are being resorted to. No fewer than ten growers have lost al- most their entire crop of asters, it being immaterial whether they were planted in the house or field. Shipped asters, with long stems and large flowers, wholesale at $1.50 to $2 a 100; home grown stock averages $1. There are not enough roses at present to satisfy all demands ; select stock, espec- ially, is difficult to obtain. Special Kals- erin Augusta Victoria, La France and Souvenir du President Carnot, wholesale at $6 to $7 a 100. Select Bridesmaid and Bride being $4 to $5 a 100; seconds, $2 to $3. Many short-steraed Kalserin Au- gusta Victoria are being cut here at $2 a 100. American Beauty do not improve in quality as they should ; large numbers are used for funeral work; the best 36-inch bring $25 per 100; shorts. $4 to $5. New crop carnations, stems 8 inches to lU inches long, bring $1. Lily of the val- ley is scarce here at $4 a 100. A few Harrisii lilies are to be had at $12.50 per 100. Clematis paniculata is in full bloom now ; much use is made of it in decorating store windows. Tomiinson Hall Market business is quieter than usual because of the lack of iiowers. Many of the growers in order to retain the retail trade refuse to sell anything at wholesale at present. I. B. LOUISVILLE. Ky. — Wlieather condi- tions are a little more favorable for the production of good stock ; the nights are cooler, while the days con- tinue bright. Roses are steadily improving, and while tne supply is greater than the demand quite a few are disposed of. There are still some fair carnations, from old plants, to be had. also some fairly good flowers with shorter stems from field-grown stock. Asters of extra quality are limited In supply, for the "black bug" has gotten into several outdoor lots and mined them. The business done consists chiefly of funeral work. A. R. B. ('[IIC.ACO. — ^Trad.- li:i.s nut bt-^-n as l)risk as in thi- pr»-c«'din^f wiiks of August. Xo material decline in prices is noticeable. Shipping business has kept up well. Re- tail trade is slow and not much of any- thing socially can be expected before the niiddlo of the comint; month, if then. Values will continu.- about the same until after the first killing frost. Outdoor stock is militating against the prices of indoor cut fiowers. The supply of American Beauty is in- creasing and a good demand prevails. Some extra fine flowers are seen for so early in the season. Prices for the best grades bring $24 to $32 per 100; others down to $4. according to quality. Bride and Bridesmaid are more plentiful ; early planting has had the effect of bringing in a good crop just at this time; $1 to $6 per 100 is tlie price at which they are sell- ing. Other varieties of roses are also in- creasing in numbers. Liberty brings $S. Kaiserin Augusta Victoria is seen in quan- tity, and some extra fine flowers are sold as high as $10 per 100. Carnations are now arriving in numbers, and are very g-ood for so early in the sea- son, especially those cut from stock hous- ed early. During the past week some out- door grown carnations have been received badly damaged by the rains. Asters are seen in large numbers, still there appears to be a scarcity of good shipping stock. White varieties are the scarcest, and not so many purple ones are in the market as in former years. Large quantities of very inferior asters are arriving, and have the effect of keep- ing down the prices of good ones, which range from 25c to $3. Lilies are in considerable number and meet with a fairly good demand at $4 to $liJ. Green material is plentiful, with slow sales at low prices. Gladioli are not so numerous as during the first part of the month, yet a considerable quantity is disposed of at from $2 to $4 per 100. Hydrangeas are coming in and experience but a limited demand for anything but extra fine ones, these also going in small quantities. r. j. ST. LOUIS. — On our return home from the convention we find the market and trade about as we left it. The leading retailers report that funeral work is the main business on hand ; a large quantity was made up in the last ten days, with plenty of stock at the wholesale houses for this line of work. The stock seen at the four houses each morning is not of the very best ouality, carnations especial- ly, fancy stock of which Is out of the question. White sorts and a few Enchan- tress are selling well at $1.50 per 100 for the best. Red and pink, which are very much off, bring only $1 per 100. Indoor stock 01 better quality is expected in about two weeks. In roses, some very good long fancy American Beauty can be had at $2 a dozen. Others go at from $1.50 to 50c per dozen ; the latter grades are more plentiful. Of the smaller roses, Bride, Meteor. Bridesmaid. Kaiserin Augusta Victoria and Souvenir du President Carnot are of very good color, and selling well at $3 to $5 for choice. Asters are in larger quantity than the demand calls for; the best bring $2. while the bulk are sold at $1 per 100. White and purple go best. Berdan's lily of the valley is the best in this market, bringing .- per 100. Asparagus strings and sprays sell well. Simlax, too. has a good call. Enough of everj'thing else in greens is in the market to fill all demands. ST. PATRICK. NEWPORT, R. I.— In addition to the regular Summer season's decorative work, which from now until the Horse Show is over, will be especially good, a number of important funerals have combined to keep our florists very busy. While there is a lot of stock in the market, some of it is very ordinarj'. Among roses American Beauty lead in both quantity and quality; the dozen price for the very best is firm, at SG. and others down to $1.5a. There are quite a few other roses that work In well, such as Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, Killamey, Liberty and Souvenir du Presi- dent Carnot. for which $1 to $3 a dozen is being obtained. From now on the market will be flooded with dahlias ; as all the growers have them in immense quan- tities, it is hard to put a market rate on them, but will say 50c to $1.50 a dozen. To use them up, the florists put lots of them into dinner table decorations. Asters are especially good in quality, but go slow at 50c to 75c a dozen. Other outdoor stock is being used in large work, and a lot of it is worked off at fair rates. Orchids continue in short supply ; one large florist tells us that he has been charging $1.50 earn, right along, for good cattleyas and cannot begin to get enough to go around. Some very good tritomas have been com- ing in. and bring $1 a dozen, costing the dealers $4 per hundred heads. Green goods are in plenty. p. w. FIRMS WHO ARE BUILDING BRII)r;i-:'l'()N. N, .1. — .J;im«s Dennlngton iM building a hiiKe greenhouse on North I'earl Piroet. SHKLBURNB FALLS, MASS.— L. S. Fife has made ext<-nslve repairs on his greenhouse plant. NASFIVILLE. TENN.— Joy & Sons, flor- ists, will erect a handsome two-story brick store at 209 Sixth avenue, North, to cost $3,400. FRANKLIN, PA. — McElhinney Brothera have about completed the building of their new grHciihouac. They have established a fine trade. DECATUR, ILL. — Mrs. Katherine Dant has built two greenhouses at the corner of College and Harison avenues, to be used lor carnation growing. CORTLAND, N. Y. — F. M. & N. M. Pratt. 15 Madison street, are building two greenhouses, each 50 x 20 feet, and are .ahso planning to build a new one next year 75 X 20 feet. WHITE MARSH. MD.— Messrs. R. Vin- cent, Jr.. & Son are building a new office and packing house. 30 x 210 feet, four sto- ries high. The first fioor and bas^^ment will be used for the storage of dahlia bulbs, and in the basement will be in- stalled an electric plant; the second floor v.'ill be devoted to office and packing de- partment ; the third and fourth floors to storage of boxes, baskets, etc. CHANGES IN BUSINESS. NEW ORLEANS. LA.— Richard Cry. the florist, has moved from 7451 St. Charles avenue to 8016 Oak street. GENEVA. N. T. — The Herendeen Man- ufacturing Company have discontinued their office in Boston. Mass., and have opened an office in Oklahoma City, O. T. PURCELLVILLE. VA.— The greenhouse and nursery property of A. B. Davis & Son. together with an adjoining farm, have been purchased by Frank Robev & Sons for $34,000. BURLINGTON. VT. — C. P. Jones has sold his stock and rented his greenhouse on North avenue to Jones & Sanborn, of 52 Williams street. Mr. Jones will have a position with the new firm. CHICAGO. ILL.— The Hyde Park Nur- sery is a new incorporation, with a capital of $10,000; object, raising trees, plants and flowers. The incorporators are George W. Ross. David H. Stapp and Frank M. Bur^ash. MACON. GA. — Daniel Horgan, who re- cently purchased the Idle Hour Nursery, has remodeled and refurnished the city store, considerably improving it in appear- ance. He has engaged as his florist H. E. Jephson, formerly of Philadelphia. BOWLING. The members of the Washington Flor- ists' Club had a match among themselves for a leather suit case. Geo. Campbelo, a new member of the club, won with a to- tal of 531 pins. The following scores were made: 12 3 Total Geo. Campbelo 192 173 166 — 531 Geo. Cooke 161 185 164—510 Wm. Ernest 193 155 161 — 509 H. Lewis 168 128 196 492 Geo. Shaffer 146 153 166 — 465 Sam Simmonds 162 149 157 — 468 John Barry 138 125 168 — 431 Chas. McCauley 152 108 88 — 348 M. C. COMING EXHIBITIONS. LOS ANGELES. CAL.--Autumn flower show of the Southern California Horticul- tural Association, November 2, 3 and 4. Ernest Braunton. secretary, 203 New High .street. Los Angeles, Cal. ROCKFORD. ILL. — H. W. Buckbee will devote his additional range, com- prising 57,640 square feet of glass, to carnations and chrysantliemunis. One of the features of the new building is the propagating house. 260x28 feet, separated from the remainder of the greenhouse by a concrete wall which reaches about half way to the roof. L^TOUR BOOKLET ALL APHIS 10 CENTS H.A.STOOTHOFFCO. 116 West St., New York City Newport, R. I. News Notes. T^ast wer-k was a good one with the llorlsts; all had plenty of ordeis for Summoi- entettainments. With the Bpedsmen trade Is at Its lowest. A very large number of expensive floral orders wore sent to the funeral of young Vinson P. Walsh, who so sadly was killed In his runaway automobile. Kvery florist had hi;? part. Hodgson did a very attractive dinner decoration for Mrs. Edwards Spencer at "Lynden- hurst" with yellow orchids. Andrew K. McMahon will read a paper on "Old and New Cemeteries'* before the Cemetery Superintendents' convention at Washington, D. C. Sept. 19. 1905. Mr. McMahon Is superintend- ent of the Island Cemetery here, and also treasurer of the Newport Horti- cultural Society. Extra preparations are making to have the Autumn show of the Newport Horticultural Society, which takes place in the Casino. Sept. 11 to 13, 1905. especially attractive. As "Old Home Week" is set for the same dates, a very large attendance is assured already. Slebrecht & Son have had all they could well attend to lately. They re- port orchids scarce, and outdoor stock of good quality not over plentiful. The dinner table decoration.s Tuesday evening last for Mrs. William Astor at "Beeqhwood" were entirely of American Beauty ro.ses, arranged by Leikens In the old silver plate which has graced Mrs. Astor's table on state occasions for many years. It is hoped that President Roosevelt will accept the invitation of our city tn be with us "Old Home Week." The potato growers have about done shipping. The last price was $1.15 a barrel at the cars. Three marines from one of the war- ships were each fined $10 and costs by the police court for tearing up flower bed,? in various parts of the city. F. W. Baltimore. Club Matters. The Gardeners' Club held a smoker in the club room Monday night. There was a large attendance.' and a number of propositions for member- ship. Captain Seybold of the bowling team exhibited the medal and the cup won during the convention. News Items. P. B. Welsh has sold his property at Waverly. with greenhou.=es. stock, etc.. to William Stean. Mr. Welsh will add to his range of glass at Glen Morris in the near future. The Misses Matilda and Rosa K. Held are on a two weeks' trip at Northern summering places. Business has improved somewhat with the good weather. Asters are selling very well; there has been a shortage of good ones for about a week. Maman Cochet roses are plentiful, as are gladiolus — most too many for the demand. JOHN J. PERRY. Indianapolis. News Notes. Several of the retailers have sig- nifled their intention to exhibit funeral designs, bouquets, palms, etc., at the Indiana State Pair the week of Sept. 10. If stock is more plentiful by that time, there will be enough competition to suit every one. John Bertermann and family have re- turned from Clarke Lake, Mich. Mrs. E. N. Weygandt is again at- tending market after a five weeks' va- cation. Gunner Teilman has been visiting the florists here this week. Marion will be heard from during the chrysanthemum season in the u-sual vigorous manner. E. G. Hill spent a short time in In- dianapolis this week. Walter Bertermann is visiting In New York. I. B. Louisville, Ky. Trade Notes. The Kentucky Society of Florists will hold its next meeting at RIverview Park on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 5. It is earnestly requested that all mem- bers be present, as important business is to be transacted. After the session a supper will be served. H. Kleinstarink and family have re- turned from their trip to Holland and Switzerland and are loud In their praises of the pleasures they enjoyed. A. R. B. 298 The Plorists' Exchange ABUNDANCE Tte most ffloBiiiiifflilji Piolllli; mmailgfl Ever io EilsieDCi! IT hasn't any prizes, certificates of merit, medals, or anything of that sort to recommend it, but It has nine years' of a wonderfully prolific life to Its credit, which the certificated, bemedaled, varieties haven't got when first offered to the trade. It is not an untried variety that is barely brought Into existence before it is put on the market, only to disappear In a year or two, but is one by which I have earned my living for years and is likely to do so for me for some years to come, for it Is as strong, healthy ami prolific to-day as It was in the first years of Its life. I have grown It exclusively ever since I got stock enough to fill up with, and will grow no other variety while Abundance pays me so well. It is a pure white, very fragrant, of good size, '2i^ Inches, with a stem 14 to 16 inches long in early Fall and Winter, reaching 3 inches, with a stem iyi to 3 ft. long in late Winter and Spring. It has the slim, wiry growth of Lizzie McClowan, of which it is a .seedling crossed by Wm. Scott, but it is a great deal more prolific than either parent ; in fact, there is nothing to compare with it for bloemlng. It is an absolute non-cropper, but is smothered with shoots in all stages of growth from the time it Is benched in Fall until thrown out in Summer. A carnation for the bread winner and not for the fancier It is an exceedingly free, rapid and healthy grower; has never been subject to stem rot, or any other disease, and can be transplanted at anytime or In any way, as it takes hold of the new situation at once and never turns a leaf yellow. PRICE, SIO.OO per lOO; $76.00 per lOOO. Cash with order, Please Cuttings delivered in strict rotation as soon as rooted, and nothing but first-class stock sent out, as I liave an abundance of stock to produce from. R. FISCHER, Great Neck, L. I., N. Y. Meatlon Thp Plopfstn* ETrhnnei* wtien writing. riELDQROWN CARNATION PLANTS 25,000 LAWSON Per 100 Lawson $6.00 Bradt 6.00 Naylor 5.00 Louise 5.00 Per 100 Prosperity $4.00 Wolcott • .... 4.00 Scott 3.00 Maceo 4.00 EDW. J. TAYLOR, SOUTHPORT, CT. Upntlnn The FlorUtB* rixchange when writlnif. Fi eld-grow n, stocky, healthy, flne plants. CARNATIONS Enchantress, $6.00 per 100. Boston Market, Queen Louise. Mrs. Joost, Estelle, Flamingo, $5.00 per 100. U ft Q P Q ^ f®""' Bride. Bridesmaid, Gate W^\^^^^ and Ivory. No. l stock. 3^, and 4 In. . $i.00 per 100 to close out. Oasti with order. SMITH & GANNETT, Geneva, N Y. Mention the FlorUta' Bichanw when writtng. DIFFERENT STOCK FIELD-CROWN CARNATIONS. Good Laege Healthy Stock. Qaeen Louise. Flora Hill. Mra. Joost. Genevieve Lord. Guardian Angel. Ethel Orocker, Dorotbr, M.OOperlOO. Chrigtmas Peppers, out of 4}4 in. pots, $0.00 per 100. Jerusalem Cherrlee, flne plants. S5.00 per 100. Smllax. out ot2H in pots, $l.2» per 100. Asparagus Sprengrerl, out of 2H: in. pots, $2.00 per 100. PRANK B.RlNB.l^e'wlsbarsr, Pa. Ueatlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS Fine healthy fleld-growh plants 1.500 Joost. Sc. ; 500 White Cloud, Sc. ; 400 Boston market, Gc. ; 40U finchantresa. Gc; 135 Oov. Wolcott, Gc. 175 SMILAX. 2 In. pots, 2c. VELIE BROS.. ,J:il7J^Z. Marlborough, N.Y. SiHcessors to C G. Velie & Son. MgptloB the riortitB' toehwDge whea wrltfttit. CARNATIONS BEADY AUOrST 15 Per 100 Per lOOO 500 NELSON $6 00 CARNATIONS Joost and Queen LoQise, good plants. $3.00 per 100; $25. Du per 1000. JOHN J. CONNELLY, Bryn Mawr, Pa. Mention Thp Florlstfl' Exchaoge when writing. QUICK RETURNS. Thanks. I received two orders for carnations in same mail to day with my copy of Tlie Florists' Exchange. N. y. JOHN JOYCE 1000 QUEEN LOUISE 2000 MURPHY'S WHITE. 600 FLORA HILL . . . 450 PROSPERITY . . . 800 ETHEL CROCKER . 2000 MRS. JOOST . . . 6. HANSON, ntri!-. HARRISBUR6, PA. MentloD The Florlats' Bxcbaoice wbeo wrttlQg. 5.00 $45.00 4.00 40.00 5.00 5.00 3.00 40.00 The Model EXTENSION SUPPORT Endorsed by all the lead- ing carnation growers as the best support on the market. Made with 2 or 3 circles. Write for prices and clrca- lars. We havespeclallow pricf s to ofTer and can save tou money on Galvanized Wire ROSE STAKES Write us for prices before orderinselsewhere. Prompt Bhipment guranteed. IGOE BROS. 226 North 9th Street BROOKLYN, N.Y. Uentlon the PloriatB* Exchange wbeo writing. i * fi CARNATION Stock Sold WHITE BROS., Gasport, N.Y. Mpntlon thP FTorljitu' WTchwngo when writing. FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS 100 1000 Fiancee. I'td quantity, med'm plants $15.00 Cardinal, stock limited, " " 12.00 Crusader, flne scarlet, large plants 7.00 Flora Hill, good plants 5.00 $40.00 Moonlight, fine white, good plants 6.00 50.00 White Lawson, lirat size plants 8.00 75. (;0 White LawRon. second size plants 7.00 60.00 CHICAGO CARNATION CO., Jollet, III. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. 5,000 Lawsons JOHN JOYCE :946.00 per 1000. COngOrSv Na Ya Farmiuerdale, L. New Vork Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. FIELD-CROWN CARNATIONS Prosperity, I^aweon, Queen LouiBe, Harry Fenn, Harlowarden. Prices on application. Terms. Cash. TIMOTHY C. HERRICK, Mention The FlorUta' Exchange when writing. 600 ESTELLE btroue an'Owa plants, $5.00 per 100; (45.00 per 1000. CASH WITH ORDER. W. SABRANSKY, Kenton, Ohio Meiitlim Thp Florists' Exchange when writing. The Beautiful Pink Carnation CANDACE DlBsemlnatloii 1906. »2.0« per doz. , »12.00 per 10«; $100.00 per 1000. Wonderfully Productive. Indianapolis Flower and Plant Co. and John Hartje, Indianapolis, Ind. Meptloo The Florlsta' Elchapge when wrltlpg. rADM ATiniUC Fleld-growu, strong, clean and vnHlinllUIIJ healthy, now ready. Mr.. Thos. W. Lawson and RooBevelt, $8.00 per 100; $56.00 per lOUO. Queen Louise and Flora Hill, $5.00 per inO; $4S.OO per 1000. nncpc La Detroit, 3 in., strong plants, $E.0O KUJLhJ per 100. Bride and Bridesmaid, Zhi in., extra strong. $3.00 per 100; $26.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS SPRENGEKI, 3 in. strong. $5.00 per 100. Cash with order, pleaae. BUTZ BROTHERS, Newcastle, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS Prosperity and Qaeen Lonise, flne fleld- grown plants. $6.0')per 100; $40.0Uper 1000. Red Sport, for immediate planting from 2 in. pots. $6.00 per 100. Satisfaction Guarantaed. A. B, DAVIS & SON, Purcellville, Va, Mention the Florists' Exchange when wtUIdk. FIELD- CROWN CARNATIONS Per 100 Per 1000 2,000 The Belle $10.00 $96.00 2,000 Flamingo 8.00 76.00 1,200 Mrs. Patten 8.00 76.00 1,600 Nelson Fisher 8.00 76.00 600 Prosperity 6 00 66.00 1,000 Mrs. Nelson 6.00 66.00 1,800 White (loud 6 00 66.tO PUDVCAUTUClillUC Fineplants. ready to shift. llllnloAlll ntmUIVIO 1000 flne Wm. Ductham, 100 Ben Wells 160 Thirkell. 360 C. H. Dledench, 160 r. 8. Vallis. 100 Mllllcent Richardson, 2 in., $3.00per 100. 50 3 in. Ben Wells, 300 3 In. Wm. Duck- ham, $4.00 per 100. DHCCC 100 4in.Ferle.$8.00; 200 3 In. Bride; OOO nUOLO 3 in. Bridesmaid, $4 00; 160 Qate. 160 Porle, 126 lyorr, 60 Meteor. 2«ln. rose pots, $3.00 per 100. Cash, or C. O. D. W, J, & M, S. VESEY, Pert Wayne, Ind. IfeDtloD The Florlata' Exchange when wrltlnf. September 2, 19tj6 The Plorist-s' Exchange 299 CARNATIONS strong, clean, healthy fleld-grown Oaruation iilants now ready. 100 1000 M rs. I-awinin »S.OO »I6.00 Ounrdian Aneel *00 36.00 MoruhiK Glory 4.00 36.00 Mrs. Biglnbotliam <.D0 36 00 White Cloud 6,00 40 00 Flora Hill 6.00 40,00 Estelle 6,00 Kurhantreas 7.00 CS.OO Arma/.lndy 4,00 36,00 WIETOR BROS., 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago Mention The Florlata' Kxcbaoge when wrltlpg. Carnations Fine, bushy fleld-grown plants of the following varieties : MAY NAYLOR, white; QUEEN LOUISE and PROSPERITY. Also a few other varieties. Stock Is as strong and healthy as we house. Price $4,50 per loo; $4o.oo per looo. Cash from unknown parties. FILLOW & BANKS, Wastport, Conn. Mpntlon Thp Florists* Rxohnnee wtipn wrltlne. Carnations Per 100 Per 100 Lawson $6.00 I Prosperity $5.00 Flamingo,,. 5.00 Soott 4.00 Queen 5.00 Morning Prospector. 5.00 I Glory 4.00 Field-grown plants. SMILAX $1,60 per 100 H. W. FIELD, Northampton, Mass. llentlOB th« FlorlHtp' Bicba agg when writing- FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS Enchantress, $6.00 per 100; Gov. Wolcott, $5.00 per 100 ; Queen Louise, Flora Hill, Crane, Marquis, Eldorado, Mary Wood, Lillian Pond, $4.00 per 100. Fleld-grown, hardy PHLOX, 10 extra fine named varieties, $5,00 per 100. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 2J^ In,, $2,60 ; 3 In,, $4,00 per 100, DKAC/ENA INDIVISA, 2% In., $2.60; 3 In., $4.00 per 100, THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, Ohio WpntloD The riorl»t»* Bxcbanire when wrltlnr THE AMERICAN CARNATION Price, tS.SO A,T. DELAMAREPTB.&PUB. GO.LTD. 2-8 Duane St., New York CARNATIONS SURPLUS Field-Grown StroIlK aud Healthy 8torK. 300 PrOBimrlty. Mil LaWHou, 76 Quoou Lcmlon, 1'26 HOBton Market, 26 Enchuntreas, 11)0 Oovernur Wi.K-ott. 60 1'lorlanna,60Mr8, BraA/n Plants Ve»l,er fSS.OO l>«r 100° NeUon 36.00 " JuoHt 36,00 Roonevelt 40,00 CARNATIONS Prc.Kperl ty S«e.0O per lUOO PlaiuluKo 76.00 " May Naylor 4000 " Flora Hill 40,110 THE PHILADELPHIA CUT FLOWER CO., Philadelphia, Pa. I51G and 1/>18 SaDBom Street. Mpntinn Tbp Florlflta' Krcbnngp wh<>n wrlMng, THE QUEEN The beat vrhite Carnation, Field-grown plants. $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. H. F. LITTLEFI ELD, Worcester, Mass. MentloD tlw» riorlats* Kzcbaocc wh>B wrttliig. Mention The Florists' Excbange when writing. flELD-fiROWN CARNATION PLANTS?,!? PerlOO Prosperity $6,00 Gov. Wolcott, white 6.00 Fair Maid, light pink 6.00 Alpine Glow, light pink 6,00 per 100 Challenger, scarlet $6,00 Wm. Scott *C0 Frances Joost 5,00 Mrs. Lawson 6,00 Cash with order from unknown parties. MAINSEIN «St UUINDSTED, Passaic, IN. J. U***Mnn *ttn rtArfata* l^^ltanr* wh*fi «»HtlH» MY MARYLAND JESSICA (Pure White) (Red and Whit* Variegated) Two Great Carnations for 1906 $2.50 perdoz.; $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000 Are you shrewd In business ? Yes ? Then write us immediately concerning these two grand Carnations. THE E. G. HILL CO. THE H. WEBER & SONS GO. RICHMOND, IND. OAKLAND, Mil. Mention The Florists' Bxctaange when wrltlni;. CARNATIONS FIELD-ORO'WM Plants, Strone, Clean and Healtliy. Ready for Immediate Delivery PerlOO Per 1000 MRS. THOS. -W. I.AWSOM $6 00 $50 00 MRS. E. A. NELSON 5 00 40 00 MORNING GLORV 5 00 40 00 UlTARDIAN ANGEL 5 00 40 00 CK17SADER 5 00 40 00 FLORA HILl 5 00 40 00 QUEEN LOUISE 5 00 40 00 ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, 3% inch 5 00 45 00 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, SVz inch 7 00 60 00 Ail plants sold under the express condition that It not satisfactory when received they are to be Immediately returned, when money will be refunded. PETER REINBERG, 61 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO Mpntlon ThP Florists* Rxchanee whpn wrltlne. Hannah Hobart The Pride of California ^ ^ The Grandest of Pink Carnations A shade deeper than Lawson, blooms four to four and one-half inches across, full and regular. Stems long and strong. Does not burst the calyx. Growth free and easy. A prolific bloomer. Its flowers wholesale for a higher price than any other carnation in the San Francisco market. (See illustration and full description in The Florists' Exchange of July 1, 1905.) Orders for rooted cuttings booked now and filled in rotation beginning January 1, 1906, at $3.00 per 12; $15,00 per 100; $130.00 per 1000. JOHN H.SIEVERS & C0.,'s11,'ScKVi' Mention The noriits' Exchange when wrltinc 300 The Plorists' Hxchange FIELD-GRO'WIV CARNATIONS 1,000 Floriana, 1600 Lord, 1500 Pros- perity, 1000 Passmore, 500 Harry Fenn, at $50.00 per 1000. CHARLES H. TOTTY, Madison, N.J. UentloD The Floriata' Bxchapge when writing. Ffeld-Crown CARNATIONS for S40 800 Queen Louise, 100 Lawaon, 100 Enchantress, 100 Prosperity, all healthy plants. R. ^V. BAREXX, P. O. Box 301, Mariner's Harbor, S. I., N. Y. Mention The FIorlBta* Exchanee when writing. E.G.IIILLCO. Wholesale Florists RICMMOIND, IIND. Uentlon The norUta* Bichange when writing. CARNATIONS 1,500 Boston Market I $5.00 per 100 I $40.00 " 1000 HENRY HESSION, *= *«*\??e1f.'"'"°" FLATBU8H, BROOKLYN, N. T. Mention the FlorlstB' Exchange when writing. EXTRA-FINE QUEEN LOUISE .... $5.00 per 100 MRS. E. A. NELSON . 5.00 per 100 ALBERT M. HERR, Uncaster, Pa. Mention the Florlsta' Hxchange when writing. FIELD-CROWN CARNATIONS Eochan tress. Prosperity, Lord, ^Vhite Bradt and a good white seedling. Prices on application. Terms cash. JEROME SUYDAM, Flatbush, Brooklyn, N.Y. UentloD tb* FIorlBta' Exchange when writing. Field-Grown Carnations Per 100 Per 1000 Mrs T. W. Lawson . $5.00 $45 00 Queen Louise .... 4.00 35.00 J. F, HORN & BRO., Allentown, Pa. 30 North 6th Street Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. FIELD-CROWN CARNATIONS White Q aeen Loaise The Queen . Boston Market Per 100 1000 MOO $46 00 6 00 66 00 6 00 65 00 S J. REUTER, Westerly, R.I. Mention The Florists* Bxchanee when writing. The Queen THE BEST WHITE CARNATION Well-grown plants, from the field $8.00 per 100. This stock is equal In quality to wiiat we have planted in our own houses. DAILLEDOUZE BROS. FLATBUSH, BROOKLYN, N. Y. Uentlon the riorlBta' Bxchanxe wbeD wrltlnr. Field-Crown Carnations Per ion 800 Fair Maid, first size plants, $5.00 1600 Prosperity 4.50 600 Perle 5.00 800 The Queen 5.50 SATISFACTION GUARANTEED B.F.BARR^cCO. Keystone Nurseries LANCASTER, PA. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. HELEN GODDARD The Coming Commercial Pink Carnation Rooted cuttings, ready January 1, 1906. Price, tlO.OOper 100; $76.00 per 1000. S. J. GODDARD, Framlngham, Mass. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. FIELD-CROWN CARNATIONS Mrs. Nelson, Queen Louise and Mrs. Joost 94.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000 Clean, strong stock LEBANON GREENHOUSES, Lebanon, Pa. Mention the riorists' Exchange when writing. [carnations' F. DORNER £. SON» CO. I LA rAYCTTE, IND. FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS Extra fine plants of the following varieties free from all disease; no stem rot. Nothing cheap but the price. 200 Enchantress, $6.00 per 100; 300 Lawson, 300 Joost, 100 Estolle, 100 White Cloud. 100 Gla- cier, 100 Flora Hill, $6.00 per 100; 400 Scott, 100 Mornlns Olory, $i.OU per 100. Cash with order please. C. W. ESPY & SON, Brookvllle, Pa. Mpptlon thp rioristw' Bicbsoge wfapo writing. Field-Crown CARNATIONS MRS. T. W. LAWSON ENCHANTRESS $5.00 per 100 ; $45.00 per 1000. CASH SCHNEIDER & NOE, Congers, N. Y. Uentlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. ORDERS BOOKED TOR TALL TOR 5000 FIELD CARNATIONS Estelle, Enchantresa. Queen Louise. Flora Hill, Boston Market, Joost, The Queen (white). Dorothy, Elbon. a fine red. Also 10,000 field and pot grown VIOLETS, L. H. Campbell, Stvanley White. Prin- cess of Wales, Dorset and California. Write for prices. BENJ. CONNELL, West Grove, Pa. Mention The norlsts' Exchange when writing. TIG lewis tDisiiivatorllis MARLBORO, MASS. W. L. LEWIS, Carnation Specialist Ueotlon the Florl«t»' Bichapf wh«B writing. CARNATIONS Thog, W. Lawson, Queen Lonlse, Lillian Pond, flenevieve Lord, Prosperity. Guaranteed tree from disease or Insects. $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. rRANH NIQLET, Fiori»t, Patcbogue, N. Y. Mention The FlorlBts' Exchange when writing. ANNOUNCEMENT Wm. E. MGKisilCMVair Florists' Estalilisiiiiieiit lyionday, September 4, at 1221 Filbert St., Philadelphia CONSIGNMENTS OF CHOICE FLOWERS SOLICITED Mention Thp Florlsta' Exchange when writing. PANSIES Peter Brown's prize strain, fine field-grown plants, strong and clean. $i.00 per 1000. Write for prices on large quantities. DOSTOM FHRMS* floe stock from bench, ready for 8 Id., BOc. ; for 5 in., 16c. Hardy Everbloomlng PINKS* field-grown, PVRVs'jAPOPilCA, 18-21 In., trans- planted, 6c. CAL.VCAMTIIVfl, 10-12 In., transpl., 2c. 8AL,I8BVRIA adIaotlfoUa, 5•6tt.,t^aIl8- placted, 16c. aiBISClT9 CRIMAOPi EVH, 3c. BOCCOMIA CORDATA, 4c.; SS.OO per 100. RHUBARB ROOTS, 5c. EDEN NURSERIES, Port AHegany, Pa. Ifpntlnn Thp nnrl.tw' Bxcliange when writing DnPTHM CCDUC 6 1°- Po's. eJttra fine. DUOlUll rLnllo $10.00 per 100; 2 in. pots runners, $6.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, 3 In., $6.00 per 100; 4 In., $10.00 perlOO. Extra fine. Fine Bride Roses, 4 In., $6.00 per 100. Bridesmaid Roses, < |n., $6.00 per 100. Cash please, or satisfactory reference. WM. C. SMITH, eistand MarhelSts. Philadelphia, Pa. MenMop The Florists' Eichapge when wrltlpg. J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO, JOLIKT. ILI,. Carnations Our Specialty Mention the Ploristi' Bxchange when writing CARNATIONS IHESE PLANTS ARE FINE 100 1000 6010 Fair Maid, 10 to 30 shoots $6.00 $46.00 SOOOQneen 6.0O 46.00 3000 Mrs, Joost 4.60 40.00 6000 Queen Louise 4.60 40.00 3,000 LAOy CAMPBELL VIOLETS Field-grown, clean, no disease, M.OO per 100; $36.00 per lOOO. H. V. SONVLE 325 Coffin Ave., it ew Bedford, Mass. Mention the Florists' Bichange when writltig. The Green Goods Man W. KEIR PIkesvllle, Md. Asparagus, Smilax, Cochet Roses, Fisher Carnatloits. Uentlon tbo Flortstw' Bxrhange wh^w writing Carnation Plants Queen, Boston Market, Fair Maid, $1.00 per 100; $.'J5.00 per 1000. EnchantreKS,$5 OOperlOO. Rooted Cuttings of CHRYSANTHEMUMS, $5.00 p«r 1000. C00LID6E BROS., South Sudbury, Mass. Mention The Florlats* Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS A few thonsand first-class Laweon and EnchaD- tress, extra large plants, splendid stoch to plant now, $8.€0p»T 100. H, L. CAMERON, No. Cambridge, Mass. MPtitlor The FlorlPtw' Wirhnngp when writing FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS Dorothy. Flora Hill, Joost, and Elbon, a fine red. First-class etocb. Write for prices. LOCUST STREET GREENHOUSES. • Oxford, Pa. J. H. A. Hutchinson, Proprietor, ilentlon The Florists' Excbunge when writing. Chicago. News of the Week. Complaints are quite prevalent from growers of asters that the bugs are destroying large numbers of these flowers. Where extensive areas are planted there seems no way of check- ing the ravages of this destructive In- sect, insecticides having no beneficial effect on them. This, with poor suc- cess, or poor seed, has caused a scarcity of really fine asters on the Chicago market this season. J. B. Deamud is handling some of the fine Princeps gladiolus, he being the only one that has this stock in any quantity. It is selling readily, when other kinds are hard to move. George Reinberg reports a steady de- mand for American Beauty roses, he having a fine cut at the present time. The Flower Growers' Market has undergone a thorough cleaning and re- papering, and the stand-holders are giving their stands a new coat of paint —a much needed improvement. John Kruchten has rerented his old stand, and is selling his own stock in the Flower Growers' Market. Several others who have been absent during two months of Summer have recom- menced selling their own stock here. The Fleishman Floral Company will shortly open a new store on Division and North State streets, having im- proved the premises by adding a green- house. Vaughan's Greenhouses, at Western Springs, entertained the Lake Geneva Gardeners' and Foremen's Association on Saturday, August 26. The bowlers have not all reported yet from the convention. There is no doubt they put up a good fight for the trophies but they were apparently out- classed. Visitors: Mr. Carson, Chattanooga, Tenn.; Mr. Smith, Ashland, Wis.; H. E. Philpott, Winnipeg, Man.; E. N. Burt, Goshen, Ind. ; J. Moeck, Jeffersonville, Ind.; C. L. Brunson. Paducah, Ky. ROBERT JOHNSTONE. ROME, N.Y. — C. B. Humphrey, 607 Chatham street, is very ill. NEW ORLEANS, LA. — The New Orleans Horticultural Society cele- brated its twentieth anniversary with a banquet on August 24 at Klob's cafe, after the monthly meeting of the so- ciety. C. Eble was chairman of (he arrangement committee. READING, PA. — Geo. W. Beears, who opened a flower store before Easter at 105 North Fifth street, is making extensive improvements to his place of business. A large refrigera- tor has been installed and three flow- er cases have been added. A new team has also been put on the street. Standard for Quality GALAX LEAVE. LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS. GREEN SHEET MOSS ■WM. C. SMtlTH, Marlon, N. C. Sola In New York by L. J. Kreshoyei", Philadel- phia, S. S. Pemock; Bnffslo. Wm. F. Kasting : Albany, H. L. Menand; PitlsburB. Pittsbure Cut Flower Co ; Cleveland, Cleyeland Cut Flower Co.; Detroit, Michigan Cut Flower Co.; Providence, Kennie & Pino. Mention the FlorlstJ' Bxchanye when wrltlaj Field=Qrown CALLAS Fine plants. A few dozen left at $1.75 per doz. Cash With Ordrr, F. P. CAIRD. Troy, N. Y. 271 River Street Uentlon the Florlsta' Bxehanfe when writlnc. September 2, 1908 The Florists' Exchange 301 W. S. ALLEN CO. Commission Merchants in Cut Flowers OeCniDS AT ALL StASONS 53 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 366 Mai80ti84. NEHir YORK Violets, Roses. Carnations, Orcliids ESTABLISBEI' 1888. THE ONLY HOUSE HANDLING THE NEW RED CARNATION "VICTORY" To be diaeemlnated 1906. Also a complete line of choicest flowers. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN, wiiolesale Florist 53 West 29th Street, New York elephone, 16&4-ie8& Madison Square HICKS &CRAWBUCK Wholesale Florists And Dealers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES I08 I^ivin^aton Street ■Phone, 3660-3661 Main BROOKLYN. N. T. Mention the norlatt' Exchanite when wrltlDK. WILLIAM H. KUEBLER, Wholesale Oommieslon Dealer In CUT FLOWERS 19 Boerum Place """SlSriifain. BROOKLYN, N. Y. Mention Thf Florists' Exchange when writing. Telephone Call* 736 Madison Square IfleotloD the noriatB' Excbaii£ii when writliiff. JAMES McMANUS leieplionv 75U MadiHoii 8 " No. 1 I " No. 2 Golden Gate Liberty Meteor , iMme. Abel Chatenay Ad ANTtIM Ceoweamum ASPARAQUa " Spren^erl,bancheB A8TEB8 Callas Cattletab Dahlias DAIBIEB Qladiolus 8.00 to: 5.00 to 3.00 to 1.00 to .50 to 2.00 to 1.00 to .50 to .26 to .50 to .60 to .60 to! .50 to .50 to 1.26 to 25.00 to 6.00 to .25 to to 20.00 to .60 to .85 to .60 to to 16.00 6.00 4.00 2.00 1.00 3.00 2.00 .75 .60 4.00 10.00 2.00 2.00 .76 ?1.50 60.00 10.00 a.oo 60.00 4.00 .60 1.00 Inf'r gradea, all colors.. ■ White g Standard .2 Varieties 1 Pink Red Yel. & Var.. White Pink Red Yel. & Var.. B 'FANOY— ^ ('The highest W gradea of C9 standard var.) [ Novelties Lilies Lily op the Valley Mignonette, ordinary fancy Panbibb, per dozen bunches.... Smilax Stocks, per bunch ... Sweet Peas, per doz. bunches .76 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to to to 6.00 to 1.00 to .25 to to to 8.00 to .03 to to 1.00 1.50 1.60 1.60 1.50 2.00 2.00 2.00 8.00 3.00 .50 10.00 .05 WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesale Florist Sl'd'£li°n"li„rr? 39 WEST 28TH ST., NEW YORK ALL VARIETIES OF CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON TOP GRADE FOR SHIPPING Americ&n Beauty, Bridesmaid, Bride, Liberty. Meteor, Lily of the Valley, Carnations JOHN I. RAYNOR. 49 West 28th St.. NEW YORK Tele|}hone, 1998 ■iadlson Square w. C. Horan SS West 28th St., INEW YORK TELEPHONE, 1462.1463 MADISON SQUARE CUT RUOWERS AT WHOLESALE San Francisco. Profefwor L. H. Bailey, of Cornell, N. y., is here as the guest of the Unl- vciHlty of California. He Is dellver- iiiH a cour.se of lectures on "Industrial I'/ducation and Country Life," and will assist the State commission in select- ing a .«ite for the proposed experimen- tal farm which Is to be operated In ('(innecllori with the College of Agi-lcul- ture of the University of California. N. Symaropulos, florist and decorator, Oakland, has gone to Italy for voice culture. His store Is conducted during his ab.sence by his nephew, George Syniacopulos, a practical florist. For six years thi.'^ store has had thr; con- tract for supplying the dining-car scr- vire for the Southern Pacific and Union Pacific companies, and keeps plants and fresh flnwers on the tables on the run to Omaha and on the Sunset route to New Orleans. Mrs. G. H. Lehmann. San Jose, :Ior- ist, .=ays it was no mistake for her to remove from her old stand. 51 North First street, to a more modern store, :il East Santa Clara street; that her okl customers have followed her, and many new ones have been secured. She reports business quiet in San JoPe, but is getting her share. In Oakland, J. T. Shepherd, who has been in business many years, has re- tired; Gills' Floral Depot has purchased the stock and fixtures. Over the bay, in Elmhurst. Demote Bros, are building three more rose and carnation houses, each 25 x 250 feet, and John Gilmore, the noted standard rose grower, who has been at the Wolftekill nurseries, Los Angeles, has been se- cured as superintendent. K. Sato, of Saratoga avenue, Elm- hurst, is building four more carnation houses, each 25 x 200 feet. These Ori- entals are barred from membership In the San Francisco Horticultural Board of Trade, now in process of formation, and they smilingly assert they are get- ting themselves in trim for the Amer- ica-Japan war of roses. The Menlo Park Horticultural So- ciety is announcing that as a special prize for chrysanthemum? at the com- ing Fall show the Garden City Pottery Company, of San Jose, has offered two large lawn vases valued at $50. J. W. Oxtoby has bought a half In- terest in the Dominic Company, and has become an active member of the flrnj. This is one of the oldest concerns in the San Francisco trade, and owns the Fourth Street Floral Depot, two doors from Market street. Al.VIN. SAN FRANCISCO. CAX,.— The Cali- fornia State Floral Society will hold a dahlia exhibition the second Friday In September in Elks' Hall, 223 Sutter street. ALLEGHENY CITY, PA.— Mr. E. C. Ludwig and wife, with their two sons. De Forest W. and Edward C, have re- turned home after an enjoyable two ^\'eeks at convention and Atlantic City. CHATHAM, N. Y.— A mammoth flo- ral parade was held on Thursday, Au- gust 31, in which A. J. Cowee. the glad- iolus specialist, of Berlin. N. Y., made a large showing of gladioli. JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist 53 VTEST SOtH STR.EE.T NE'Ve YOR.K Consignments Solicited. Telephone, 280 Madison Sq. All Choice Cut Flowers In Season ALFRED H. LANGJAHR 55 West 28th St., New York Telephone 3934 Madison Square. EsTABueHKD ^''JklP TO 1891 TRY ME A.LYOUNG&CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 54 West 28th Street, New York Becelvers and Shippers of CUT FLO>VERS. Oooslgnments solicited. Prompt setclemeDtB Mention The llorteti* Bxckanire wbeo writlBs. 302 The Plorists' Exchange Wm. J.BAKER Wholesale Florist 1432 S.Penn Square, PHILADELPHIA.PA. Seasonable Cut Flowers Fine Quality Both 'phones. Mention the FlorlBts' Bichtnge when wrltlm- DUMONT & CO. Wholesale Florists Carnktiona a iSp0ci«lty No. 1305 RIbert St.. Philadelphia Bell and Keratone ^Phones. MentloD the FloriBta' Bxcbamce when wrltlpg. WM. J. MOORE Wholesale Florist I23B-37 FILBERT STREET " PhllMlelphla Wholesale PHII lltFI PHIl PI Flower Market 'Bldg." r IIILnUCLrllln, rn« Bell and Keyatone 'Phones* Wercan' nse more CHOICE SWEET PEAS and EARLY .ASTERS.: MentioD the FloriHta' Bichange when writing. EDWARD REID Wholesale Florist 1526 Ranstead Street. PHILADELPHIA Bet. Market and Chestnut Streets Cliolcest Stock Always on Band Telephone l>4!t-36-A. IdeDtlOB the Florists' Bxchange when writing. A DAILY CUT FROM «0 GRO^VERS We can and wlU Oil your Out Flower wants to advantage. Shipping orders our Specialty Write, telephone or telegraph. Long Distance Phone, 1139 Main. Headquarters for HARDY FERNS and WILD SMILAX Most Complete Line of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES in the West CATALOGUE FREE. E. F. WINTERSON CO., Established 1894 45-47-49 Wabash Avt., CHICAGO Mention the norUta' Bichange wfagB wrttlnr. J.B.DEAMUD Bnooessor to Ullnoli Oat Jlower Oo. Wholesale Cut Flowers Consignments Solicited. 51 and 53 Wabash Avenue. CHICAGO MentlOM th» Florlita' Bxchanjre when writing. GEO. REINBERG ZUrtCuiFtowers CHOICE AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES We will take care ot your orders at reasonable prices. Prompt attention. 51 Wabash'Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the FloriBtB' Hiehanjte when writing. H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist 1402 Pine Street. ST. LOUIS. MO. Mention the norlsta' Bachaags when writlag. Wired Toothpicks io,ooo, SLSOf 50»ooo, •A.as MAJrurAOTUBEI) BT W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Samples free. For e&le by dealers. Mention the FlorletB* Bichange when writing. Wholesale Commission Florists FLOWER GROWERS' MARKET 58-60 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO All Cut Flowers at Ruling Market Prices Mention the FlorlBta' Bbcctange when writinc. CHAS-W. MeHELLAR Orchids FANCY VALLEY, ROSBS, CARNATIONS, and all CUT FLOWERS and QRBBNS 5 1 Waba»h Ave., Chicago Mention The riorlata' HxcPange when writing. Wholesale Prices of Cut Flo>vers-Per 100 Baltimore Aug. 19. 1906 Boston Aug. 29, 1906 Bulfalo Aug. 29,'1906 Chicago Aug. 29, 111906 Names and Varieties Cincinnati Aug. 13, 1906 nilwaakee Aug. 14 1906 Ptall'delphla Aug. 38, 1906 Pittsburg Aug. 36, 1906 St. Louis Aug. 28. 1906 to to io!oo 6.00 16.00 to 26.00 lU.OO to 16.00 (.00 10 lO.OC 2.00 to 4.00 16.00 to 26.00 10.00 to 12.60 6.00 to 8.00 2.00 to 6.00 to to e.OO to 8.00 2.00 to 3.00 3.00 to 6.00 4.00 to T.OO 3.00 to 6.00 to to 24.00 to 32.00 18 00 to 2 '.'0 12.00 to 16.00 4.00 to 8.00 6.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 4.0O 2.00 to 8.00 1.00 to 2.00 2.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 10.00 3.00 to 8.00 2.00 to 6.00 S.OO to 6.00 A. BEiUTT, fancy— special " extra to 26.00 to 16.00 to 26.00 to 18.00 to 12.60 4.00 to 8.01' to 6.00 20.00 to 16.00 to 10.00 to 4.0O to 6.00 to 4.00 to 3.00 to 1.00 to 3.00 to to 2.00 to to to to to 1.00 to 1.00 to 36.00 18.00 12.00 8.00 6.00 6.00 4.00 2.00 6.00 6.00 to 26.00 16.00 to 20.00 6.00 to 10.00 to 8.00 to to 6.00 3.00 to 4.00 1.00 to 2.00 to 3.00 to 10.00 4.00 to 13.00 to ... . to 16 00 .... to .. to 1 " Culls & Ordinary... ' Bride, 'Maid, fancy-special 4.00 to 6.00 to 3.00 to 8.00 to to to to J.OO to a.oo to to 4.00 3.00 2.00 ^M> i.OO 's.oo ".'78 1.00 1.00 1.00 i'.bo 50.00 JO.OO 4.00 to 6.00 2.0O to 4.00 1.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to fi.OO 2.00 to 12.00 to to to 6.00 to 4.00 to 2.00 4.00 to 6.00 4.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to 6.00 to to to 1.60 to . to • '■ No. 1 to 3.00 2 " No. 2 to 1.00 to S floldi^n ftfttfi 3.00 to 4.00 to .... 3.00 to S 00 K A Victoria 2,00 to 3 00 3.00 to 4.00 to 2 00 to ■ Perte to i'.eo 1.60 2.00 to 4.00 to .76 to 1.60 .76 to 1.60 .76 to 1.60 .76 to 1.60 .76 to 1.60 3.00 to 8.00 to .60 .60 to to to to to to to to to to .... 2.00 to S.00 3.00 to 3.00 2.00 to 8.00 2.00 to 3.00 to .60 to 1.26 to 60.00 to 60.00 to to 2.00 to 4.00 6.00 to 8.00 2.00 to 4.O0 to to tc 1.00 to 3.00 1.00 to 2.00 1.00 to 2.00 1.00 to 2.00 to to to to .60 to .76 1.00 to 1.26 .76 to 1.00 .76 to 1.00 .... to 1.26 to 2.00 1.00 to 1.60 1.00 to 1.60 1.00 to f Inferior gradcB, all colors... •• ) Wiilte to 1.00 .... to 1.00 to 1.00 to .76 to 1.00 .76 to 1.00 to 5VaR1KTIEh f R*»(1 to •S 1 Yellow & Tar.. g'FANCT J White to to to to to to ... to to to i'.w 50.00 to 2.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 2.00 .76 to 1.26 26.00 to 60.00 30.00 to 30.00 to 1.00 to 1 fiO to ejst^nd. Tar.) ) Yellow& Tar. to to to .... to 1.00 26.00 to 86.00 26.00 to 36.00 to to .76 to 26.00 to to to to 1.60 to to 3.00 to to to to .60 to .76 16.00 to 26.00 16.00 to 26.00 to to 1.00 to 2.00 10.00 to 16.00 S.OO to 6.00 to to .36 to 1.60 20.00 to 60.00 to 6.00 to 8.00 .60 to 1.60 2.00 to 4.00 9.00 to 10.00 3.00 to 4.00 to to to 36.00 to 60.00 26.00 to 60.00 40.00 to 60.00 25.00 to 36.00 ... to 26.00 to " Sprengerl, banches to to .40 to to 12.60 to to to 3.00 to 8.00 to 12.00 3.00 V.bo 1.60 to 2.00 12.00 to 16.00 2.00 to 4.00 to to .. to 3.00 to 4.00 to to to to to to to to to to ie.bo to to 12.00 to 16.00 to to i'i.'ib to ie'.bo to to to 8.00 to 12.00 to . . to . . . to 10.00 to to to to to to to to to 10.00 to 16.00 to .20 to .26 to 8.00 to 12.00 to ..., to to Smilax 10.00 to 13.00 to to 18.00 to to .20 to to to to to to to to to to .. to to ... . to to to to to to to to * to to to to .. to to 1 to to to to . .. to to to to Asparagus PUunoMi* Mignonette Chrysanthemums Lily Marrlsll Brides, 'Maids American Beauties WELCH BROS. PROPRICTORa CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET 16 Province St.— 9 Chapman Pl. Kalserln* Violets Carnots Orchids Valley Carnations (MIALLKNOK tlie most perfei-t ftliparatuB in the market. Write for oataloyue ami prices hftore plaoing your orders vla^ where. QUAKER CITY MACHINE CO. RICHMOND, IND. MeotlOD the FlnrlstB* Bxcbapge when writing. To mend cracked Olass Immediately. Box of l&O • I. forsMebr Jibber or address A.KLOKXEK AVaan-atoBB.Wts.TeBtlmoulals and BaxDples free Meutlon Thp Fl-.rlsts' Exchange when writing. FuraiBhed for every description of heating appara- tus. Work laid out in moat eimple form so that growers may erect same themselves. Write for terms. SCOLLAY & MUNRO, Consulting Engineers 493 Nostrand Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Mention the Florlaffi' Exchnngp whpn writlne. HOTHOUSE GLASS •nd GREENHOUSE PUTTY ■ Sptclalty. C. S. WEBER & CO. to Desbrosses St., New York MentloD The Florlstg' Exebanee when writing. Holds Class Firmly ••• th» Point 4^ ^ PEERUSS filAslBc P*UU MI* tkaWm. IT* rl wh»ii wrltlnr- A STIC A USE IT HOW. F.O.PIERCECO. 170 Fultoit St.v ' NCWTOml trhpn ^vrltiniT. iolsES.ii N ER^SET, B OSTON^MASS. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦■•♦••♦♦»< > Ueatlon the Florlsta' Bxcbanfe when writing FURMAN BOILERS FOR GREENHOUSE HEATING Valuable Cat^ljuut.' ou Modern Steam and Hot- w.ir-r Hu^Uuti, mailed free t'urmaii Itollers havebeenawarded theCertificateof Merltat Fivedlfferent upon request. Address j FloiiBte' Conventions. Have a record of 20 years, Over25,0001n use. THE HEKENDBEN MANUFACTURING CO. Selling Agents : Dept. F. GENEVA, N. Y. i EDW. 8. DEAN. Bloomlngton, III. E. K. BARR, La Crosse. Wis. 39 Oortlandt Street NEW YORK OKLAHOMA CITY. n. T. JA8. SPEARE S. k U. CO., 1014 Market St.. PHILADELPHIA Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Greenhouse Designer and Builder GREENHOUSE MATERIAL VENTILATING MACHINERY Write for Prices IPACCinV Van Houten Avenue . bAOOlUl Jersey City, N.J. Mention the Florlsti* Exchange when writing. Mention The Florists' Ercbange when writing. "Absolutely Safe and Reliuhle. Ask Your Friends." No North and South or East and West Line Divides the Caldwell Plants of Tanks and Towers In every section they rear their graceful forms. Everywhere and always working or ready for service, supplying water for all purposes. TflE W. E. CALDWELL CO. Louisville, Ky. Mention the Florists' Bzchaoge when wrlttng. THE JENNINGS IMPROVED IRON GUHER PATENT IRON BENCH FIHINGS AND ROOF SUPPORTS. VENTILATING APPARATUS, IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS for Tobacco Extracts, Etc. T^m. DILLER, CASKEY & CO. jf^Vr^ltaVVSoM, 8. W. CORNER SIXTH AND BERK STS., PHILADELPHIA. PA. yaptloa th» riortita' Bichangg wh>» writing. PREPARE FOR BLIZZARDS NOW s is the time to tlirow out thai old Heating and in«tali a modern economical Heating apparatus. You will save money by having " me figure on your work. WALTER THOMPSON, 319."> Boule- vard, Jersey City, N.J. Mention The Florists' Eichange when writing. GEO. M. GARLAND Iron Cutters and Posts Patented r)e<-ember 2Tth, 1898. t^end for Catalogue. Garland's Gatters will keep snow and icf; off your glass and prevent breakage A sample of this tnitttr la on exhibaioii ai the Chicagu riuwer Growers* Market. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. HEATING HEATING Let mo famish facte why you should give me your Heating Work. I have convinced others. WTiy not you ? MTrlte for Prices on HEATING Si;PPl,IES ot All Kinds Sastern Agent Furman and Kroeschell Boilers WM. H. LUTTON West SIdt tve. Station, JERSEY CITY, N. J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. ^"r I i OUR LOUISIANA CYPRESS Is Thoroughly Air Dried and Free From 5ap This IB the very beet material now offered to the trade for greenhouBe sonBtructloD. We have the largest etcckof this high grade cypress In the North, and can promlee quick service In filling all orders entrusted to ue. Estimates and designs furnished on application. We will be pleased to figure with you on your contemplated work. ' :Our New^Detall List Mailed on Reques* RED CEDAR POSTS IRON FITTINGS HOT BED SASH L0CKtANI> LUMDER CO. Ueotloii tha rioriita' Exdian^ wheo writing. 306 THe F'lorists* Exchange SeiJtenil'er 2, 1905 KINGGOKSTBOGTIONGOPIPflNY North Tonawanda, N. Y., and Toronto, Canada. New Greenhouse Catalogue ready for distribution. Send for it. IMPR.OVED Greenhouse Boiler 33 ERIE ST.. CHICAGO Boilers made of tfie best of material, sheU firebox sheets and heads of steel, water space all arouDd (front. Bides and back). Write for infomiatiou. Mention The non8t»' Bxchange when wrltJn;: WHOLESALE TRADE LIST UFATING APPARATUS ASPARAGUS FLUMOSUS, strongr, 3 In. pots, I IIAb^ I 1 1 « M nM I mm I Ww ASPARAGUS FLUMOSU8, atrongr, Sin.potfl, 75c. per doz., $5.00 per 100; 2J6 In. pots, 60c. per doz., $3.00 per 100; 4 in. pots, $1.50 per doz., *10.00 per 100. ASPAKAGUS SPRENGERI, strong, 31n. pots, 75o. per doz., $5.00 per 100: 2HS In. pots. 50c. per doz.. »3.00 per 100; from iH in. pots, $1.50 per doz., $10.00 per 100. CLEMATIS, larKB flowering varieties, 4}4 in. pots. $2.00 per doz. CLKMATIS PANICULATA, 4 In. pots, «L50 per doz., $10.00 per 100; 3 In. pots, 75o. per doz., $5.00 per 100. FICUS ELASTICA, fine strong plants, from 6 in. pots. $4.00 per doz. New Paris Daisy, Queen Alexandra from 2i4 in. pots, 50c. per doz.. $3.00 per 1(0. Smilax Plants, 2W in. pots, $2.00 per 100. Stevlas, 2}^ in, pots. 50c. per doz., S3. 00 per 100. CF I ft P L E 1 ^^b ^ Jeflerson Sts., • BIOEkKy PHILADELPHIA. PA Mention The Florists' Ezchaof^e when writing. SUMMER IN WINTER BY VSING Standard Greenhouse Boilers One cent getB oar Catalogue GIBLIN & CO., Utica, N.Y. Ut'iiilun tbe Florist*' Exchange wben writing. The' Standard Ventilating Machinery The original machine with eelf- oUing cups ; the most powerful, lea.st complicated, very com- pa4:^t, with ease of operation. The New Duplex Gutter, over six miles in use and highly recommended ; the only drip proof gutter in the market. The Ntandard Return Steam Trap has no equal for simphcity or its workings. Catalogue free. E. HIPPARD. Youngstown. 0. Ufnrinn th* Florlate' Btxchange wbeo wrltliit. H. BAYERSDORFER & GO. Fiorlsis' supplies M""r" Novelties Send for Catalog 50 to 56 North Fourth Street, PHILADELPHIA Meatlof ttM Flortaf ItxcliaDg A. HERRMANN I Manufacturer of P|orai Mctal DcsignS "5?,'f?,;S,s""" NEW YORK mPORTER AND DtALER IN TLORIfeTS' SUPPLIES FACTORY: 709 FIRST AVENUE, OFFICE AND WAREROOMS: 404, 406, 408. 410. 412 East 34th SL ^ WRITE FOR NEW CATALOGUE *I JnrT^-JrW^rW WTT- WTT JsrW WT* WTrWT?T^#T?T!r*rT5fT«Tn The Fluriats' Excbaage wbeg writing. Lili| of the Valley Finest Pips: Berlin variety for early forcing. Hamburg variety tor late forcing and retarding. We make a specialty of the above. Give us a trial. Order early. Write for particulars to ETZOLD A CO., Hamburg, Germany MePtioD The FIorlstB' Eicbange when writing. Catalog Engravings and ILLUSTRATIONS that print EASILY. Tbat'a the kind w« make — have been aince '73. JAS. III. BKlANT, Engravfnj Md"p*lBllng 706 Chestnut Street. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. FALL BULBS Now ready for delivery. Would be pleased to quote price nn anv quantity. W.W.RAWSON&CO. Seedsmen 12 and 13 Faneull Hall Sq. BOSTON, MASS. MentloD the riorlsti' Bichange when writing. PANSIES Brown's Extra Select Superb Giant Prize Pansies. Awarded Silver Medal, St. Louis EspositioD, 1904. PLANTS, mixed colors, in any quantity, $3.00 per 1000. SEED, 3000, $1.00; h. oz., $1.B0; >S oz., $2.50; 1 oz., $5.00. CASH WITH ORDER. PETER BROWN, Lancaster. Pa. Mention The Florists' Eicbange when writing. Fall Bulbs BEST QIJAI.ITV I.OW PRICES Send us a list of the varie- ties wanted, stating quantity of each, and let us quote. JAHES VICK'S SONS ROCHESTER. N. V. Mention The FtorJgf ' Bxchange when writing. \A/ARD'S HIGH QRAOE Bulbs & Plants HORsc .HOI RALPH M. WARD & CO. ■ naND 12 W. Broadway. NEW YORK Mention The Flortota' Exchange when wrlttng. OLE NARCI8»L8 for forcing cannot be beaten. Write us regardlDg your wan^. FERRET'S PANSY SEED T: &*-p*.nr.^ »1.00 per trade pkt.; 60o. per K-pkt. HUBERT & CO. N. LePage, Rep. Mt.Vernon.N. Y. Vleptlon The Florlflta' Exchange when writing. XXX Seeds PUiycCC DDIUDnCC Finest grown, mixed. SOO UHlNbot rnlMnUoc seeds, $i.oo; >, pkt.,soc. PAMftV GIANT. The flaeat large- r '*'»^ ■ flowering varieties, critically selected, 0000 seeds. $1.00; half pkt., 60c. 4^500 seeds of "Giant Mme. Perrett" added to every $1.00 pkt. of Giant Pansy Seed. CASH. Extra count of seeds In all packets. JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa. The Home of Primroses MenHon Thp FInrlata' Exchange when writing. ILL THE HOLUHD BULBS LILIUM HARRISII LILIUM LONGIFLORUM ROMAN HYACINTHS PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS, &c. Wholesale Price List Now Beady. CYCAS REVOLUTA, »8.II0 per lOO Iba. J. M. THORBURN ft GO. 36 Cortlandt St. New York Mowtlnw Th> Florlaf ' Wxrha... wh.B wrttlac. A.Lli THE WORLD IS INXBRBSTKD IN ■WB ARB SPKOIALLY INTERBSXBD IN OUADIOUUS "AMERICA" YOU OUGHT TO BE. Write us for full particulars JOHN LEWIS CHILD8, - - - Floral Park, N. Y. Mentlftp Tbp riorlati' B>icbange when wrttteg. CUT SPIKES OF of the Highest Quality, -^'l colors and combinations of stiades imaginable. One Hundred Acres from which to select. Write for prices. ARTHUR COWEE. Gladiolus Specialist. Meadowvale Farm. Berlin, New York Uentlon the Ilorlflta* Btxcfaaoffe when wrltlnff. GLADIOLI September 9, 190B The Florists* Exchange 309 English rirglD Husiirooiii Spawo New Importation Just Received Itie product of the best maker In KuKlanil that will produce profitable reeulta. Per dozen Bricks, »1.60; per Brick (I'l lbs.), I6c.; by mall postpaid, 26o.; per 100 lbs., $(:.00: perlOOO lbs. 455.00. i.T.olbs. at 1000 lb. rate). PlIRK CULTUKE SPA WN-An American Product Per 10 Bricks, $1.80; per 25, $4.00; per 60, $7.60; per 100, $14.00; per 1000. $130.00 PRENCH FREKSIAS Largebulbs, 90o. perlOO; $7.60 per 1000. Mammoth, $1.10 perlOil; $12.tO per 1000. L,IL,II7ItI H4RRISII-Beriiinda Grown Free from disease. As growers we know this stock to he absolutely the best grown in Bermuda. 5 to 7 inches, f 4.60 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. 7 to 8 Inches, $8.60 per 100; $80.00 per 1000. P4PER ^VHITE ORANDIFLORA NARCISSUS 13 centimeters and up. $1.00 per 100; $0.00 per 1000. (1260 bulbs to case). Write for Our Coiuplet« Bulb CatAlogrue JOHNSON & STOKES, 217-219 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa Mention The Florists' Kxchange when writing. QUALITY IAb?S SEND rOB OATAI/OOUE. ARTHUR T. BODDFNQTON 34» Went 14th St., New York. BULBS for F0RGIN6 nilnm HarrUil, Lilium Longiflorum, White Koiu.tn Hyacinths, Paper White Narcissus. Orders booked now for early delivery. WEEBER & DON, and Merchants tl4 Chambers Street, NEW YUBK Ueotlon tbe Florlsta' Bxcbanse wbeo wrltlnf Mention Tie Flortati' BxchanKe when writing lasl Ollei-Heeil Soom BERMUDA LILitM LONGIFLORt^ Only a few left, 5-7, 400 in a case, $35.00 per 1000; 7-9, 200 in a case $50.00 per 1000. LILILI^ CANDIDUI^ 8 in. and over, $40.00 per 1000 ; $5.00 per 100. CALLA ETHIOPICA With fine centre growth, mammoth, $9.00 per 100; large numbers, $6.00 per 100. FREE&I4 REFRACTA ALBA Large size, 17.50 per 1000. Lowest Prices on all Bulbs, Plants, Roots, Etc., Cheerfully Given r. W. O. SCMMITZ, PrincTBaJi'!' N. Y. U«aaoD rbe I luruta KxCDaoK* wUeu wnuns rALL BIJLB& HYACINTHS, TULIPS, Narcissus, French Roman Hyacinths Paper White Narcissus. French Trumpet flajor, for forcing; Allium, Cali= fornia Calia, etc. FREESIAS are Scarce, but We Have Them. LILIUIVl CANDIDUM Vaughan's "Thick Petaled," the best and most substantial type of LlUum Candldum. Per 100 Per looo Mammoth Bulbs $6.00 $46 00 Select Bulbs 4.50 42.00 Mammoth Choice a to H in. HtoH in. BERMUDA, Pure White, per 1000 $9.00 $4.60 AMERICAN GROWN, per 1000 5.00 4.60 FRENCH GROWN, per 1000 7.50 '• " JUMBO, Ji in. up 13.00 WRITE FOR PRICES l/Ve can Save Yoa Money on Your Entire List'and Supply You with the BEST STOCK. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE CHICAGO, 84-86 Randolph St. 14 Barclay St., NEW YORK. OreenhoiiseB, W^egtern Springs, III. MeotloD The DorlBU' Ezcbaoge wbFD wrltlBf. SEE OUR BIG ADVERTISEMENT ON PACE 313 THE ELIZABETH NURSERY COMPANY, Elizabeth, N.J. th- morlan* KTrttmnK^ whro writlnr MICHELL'S a CYCLAMEN New Crop Seed ^ C3 N/'N^ ll^vj C3 rvlCZ>\^>^. A Hpleodid strain of Cy ctanjen Giifsnteum, erown by a Karopean BpeclallBt. and has never failed tu proi oz. $1.16, oz. $4.60. Choice Large Flowering Mixed, oz. $1.25. \^/. C. BECKERT Allesheny, Pa. Mention The Florlata' Exchange when writing. 20,000 SHASTA DAISIES Alaska. California and Westralla, for Fall. 1905 and Spring, 1906, delivery, $1.00 per doz. ; $7.00 per 100. Extra select seed, from largest and fullest flowers only, of above, 1000 seeds. $2.00; oz..$7.00: ready September. Improved fiha8taDal8y"Shasta," $3.50 per 100. All Daisy plants are strong, field divipions. well-rooted. Select Shasta seed. 25c. for 15"0; $^.50peroz. Burbank's Hybrid Delphinium, ranges from lightest to darkest blue, shading to primrose, with white and dark centers. Flowers from lin. to IH in. across. Trade pkt.. 26c. ; oz., $1.50. Cash, please. Fred Grohe, McDonald Ave., Santa Rosa, Gal. Mentlog The Florists' Exchange when wrltliiK AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSO- CIATION. The twenty-third annual report (that of the Alexandria Bay convention) has been issued by Secretary Kendel. It contains a complete stenographic ac- count of the proceedings, and a descrip- tion of the social features of the con- vention, forming a pamphlet of 132 pages. The next meeting will be held June 26, 1906. LONG BEACH, CAL.— Reese & Com- pere say the freesia bulb crops in their section of California are very satisfac- tory this year, there being an abund- ance of bulbs, in all sizes, large and small, for trade requirements. AT'RORA. ILL. — J. W. and 'W. B. Davis, of Morrison, III., will build green- houses here covering over four acres of ground. Thev will grow vegetables and small fruits for the Winter market. Seed Trade RepoH. European Notes. A fair Autumn spell is on ua, and while more rains are needed to com- plete the work of transplanting cab- bages and brocollis, the conditions on the whole are satisfactory. One ex- ception must, however, be made, and that effects the turnip plant for 1906 harvest. From all quarters comes the report that the flea is very destructive, and that the leaves, both of turnips and rutabagas, are fairly riddled. In the ca.se of the latter, their natural strenth may carry them through. The shortage in spinach becomes more apparent every day and is al- ready causing considerable inconveni- ence. The Savoy-leaved Bloomsdale appears to have given the worst re- sults and, of course, everybody wants to buy. The harvest of flower seeds is now in full swing, and confirms, on the whole, previous predictions. Sweet peas will certainly be a very short crop, although here and there a lucky grower has better results. Nasturtiums that have dropped their bloms badly early in the season are now seeding well, and if there be no early frosts, we may harvest a moderate crop. German growers report that the crops of sweet William, single wall- flower, carnation and Canterbury bells will be light, as the plants passed the Winter very badly. Pansies are now seeding freely, and all Spring sown annuals are giving good results. This is especially true of balsam, phlox and zinnias. Asters are badly attacked in some fields with the larva of a moth, and many plants have perished; in other respects the crop is very prom- ising. Ten-week stocks will be about an average crop. The death of Richard Dean removes a notable figure from the horticultural world in England. Trained as a seeds- man in the famous estalishment of Charles Turner, at Slough, he ac- quired a thoroughly practical knowl- edge of florists' flowers, which was of the greatest value to him in after life. After an experience with some of the best seed flrms. wholesale and retail, he decided to adopt literature as a profession, and thus give free play to the genius of the Dean family, which he had strongly inherited. He was hon- ored by all, and to those who, like the writer, had known him intimately for more than forty years, he was a very dear friend. Clare Sewell Read, formerly mem- ber of Parliament In the agricultural interest, has also passed away. EUROPEAN SEEDS. SHADE TREES EVERGREENS, SHRUBS and ROSES; in tact everything in the line of HARDT ORNA- MENTAI.S required by the trade. HARDY HERBACEOUS PERESN1AI.S for SEPTEMBER PLANTING. Write for prices and trade-lists. BAY SXATB NURSERIES, NORTH ABINGTON, BIASS. Mention The Florlsta' Exchange when wrltlnf. 3J0 The Florists' Exchange DWKRF BOX 3 to 5 In., $25.00 per 1000; 2 to 4 Inches, $20.00 per 1000. C^.r>^:»«^^»> C-.T^^^^fa.a.»tey ^° ^°® assortment. Call and i^pecimen evergreens see them. HIRAM T.JONES, union County Nursurles ELIZABETH, N.J. UeDtlnn tbl» FlArtBtB' BTrhnnff^ whpn trrltlnr. PRIMROSES Chiiieee and Obconica per 100. $2.00 Forbestl, Baby " 2.00 OASH. ASPARAGUS Plumosue Nanus, 2 In. potB per 100,$2.00 Sprengfirl, 2 In. pnte " 2.00 SHASTA I>AISY,2 1n. pots " 2.50 PANST SEED, large nowering Oz. 4.00 JOS. p. W. NARCISSUS Grandiflora $i.25perioo: siooopenooo H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio Uentlon The Florlsta* Kxchange when writing. An Order Winner. We are having an extra good trade in primroses and cinerarias, as well as in seeds. The Florists' Exchange is an order winner in the full sense of the term, JOHN F. RUPP. Shiremanstown, Pa. Overloaded with Orders. You can stop my ad. for sweet peas in the next number. I am overloaded with orders, and don't know if I have .so much seed for sale. ANT. C. ZVOLANEK. Bound Brook, N. J. extra fine, $40.00 per 100; 2 In. pots BOSTON FERNS ^"^^"- runners. $6.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSrS NANUS, 3 In.. $6.00 per 100; 4 In., $10.00 per 100. Extra fine. Fine Bride Roses. < In., $6.00 per 100. Bridesmaid Hoses, 4 In., $6.00 per 100. Cash please, or satisfactory reference. WM. C. SMITH, 6lst and Market Sts. Philadelphia, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. PRIMULAS Chinese and Obconica, new giant-flowerlne, fringed, 7S percent, carmine compacta and pini:, finest strain in the world. 4 inch, ready for 6 Inch, $8,00 per 100- I>rac;<'na Indtvisa, 2 to 3 feet, strong:. 5 in.. $1.50 per doz.; &H in.. $2.00 per doz.; 2 in.. $2.00 per 100. ARpara^us Sprengeri, strong. 3 in., $3.00 per 100. 40.000 First-clasB Table Ferns, 10 best varieties, bushy, 2 in., $2.50 per lOU; bushy. 3 in.. $5.00 per 100. I'ash. WILLIAM S. HERZOG, Morris Plains, N. J. NEW FORGET-ME-NOT INDIGO A hardy dwarf, dark blue variety, is far superior to Victoria and the best selling marliet plant we Isnow of, either as cut flowers, in pots or basliets. Young plants at $2.00 per 100 ; or$10.00 per lOUO. Also plants of our 'Well Kno'wii PANSIES at $5.00 per 1000. DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, NeeOham, Mass. MentloD the FlorlBta' Btiehange when writlDg. AFEWQOODTfllNQSlODWANT A nice lot of made-up KENTIA PALMS in 8 in. and 9 in. pots at $3.00 to $5.00 each. Splendid plante for decoration. Draceena Indlvlsa, S, i and 6 in., $6.00. $10.00 and $25.00 per 100. Aflparagnft PlimioHaB* Sin.. $5.00 per 100, Geraniums, S. A. Natt, Oastellane. John Doyle. Perkins. Mme. Sallerol. Bingle and Donble Oen. Grant. La Favorite rooted Cuttint^s. $1.00 per 100. Vinca Var.,2 In., »2.00 per 100. Bex Begonia, nice plants, 2 and 2i4 In., $5.00 per 100. Boston Ferns, bin., 30c. each. Cineraria, 2 in., $2.00 per lOO. Chinene Primrose, 3 in., $4.00 per 100. Jerusalem Cherry, 3 in., $5.00 per 100. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS. Newton. N. J. MentloD the Florleta' Exchange when writing. GERANIUMS $10.00 and $12.50 per 1000. SEND FOR LIST. C /yi 1 1 A V From rose pots, $10.00 A ^PRFNfiFRI From rose pots. /\. Ori\UMUL,IM $10.00 per 1000. PANSIES $4.00 per 1000. Asparagus Deflexns and Robnsta $2.50 per 100, ALBERT M. HERR Lancaster, Pa. MeotloD The Florists' Exchangr when wrltlog. BEQOIVI A Gloire De Lorraine strong 2y, in. plants, $15.00 per 100. S.S. SKIDELSKY 824 N. 24th St. PHILADELPHIA, P. A. GERANIUMS Rooted Cuttings. Ready In September. Nutt, Ricard, Poltevine, Buchner, Doyle, Viaud, Pasteur and othera, $1.00 per 100 ; $10.C0 per lUOO. Cash With Okdee. ERNEST HARRIS, Delanson, N. Y. Mention The Florists* BxchaDge when writing. J. E. FELTHOUSEN Bedding Plant Specialist SCHENECTADV, N. Y. MentloD the Florlflts' Biehange when writing. CYCLAIMEN Persicum Gi;;autenm, best strain, 4 in., $10.00 per 100. Cinerarias, 21-4 In., $2. 00 per 100; 3 In.. $3.00 per 100. Primula Obconica. 2»^4 In., $2.00 per 100; 3 in., $3.00 per 100. Chinese Primroses, 3 in.. $3.00 per 100; 4 In.. $8.00 j.er 100. Boston Ferns, large plants, $2.60 per doz.; extra large, $3.0U per doz. C.WHITTON, City Street, UticaJ.Y. Mpntlon the Florists' Brrhapge when wrltlnt. Cyclamen Plants Oi^anteum Strain, seed taken of only selec- ted flowers and well built stock; none I3ett6r; 3 in.. $7.00 per loO; $66.00 per 1000. Seed of above strain, new crop, $6.00 per 1000. San Francisco. Cal.. July 12. 1905. "The Cyclamen Seedlings arrived to-day in good shape. We are well pleased and are R'ad to know that by packing properly plants will stand the trip." PARK FLORAL CO. C WINTERICH, Defiance, Ohio Mention the FlorlstB' Bicbang^ when writing. CYCLAMEN Splendens Giganteum Hybrids Finest strain in the world, In five true colors, including the fringed varieties. Sirong. well-grown plants, from 3 in. pots, $7.00: from 3>^ In. pots, $12 00: from 4 In. pots, $15.00; from 5 In. pots, 20.00 per lOO. ASPARAGUS Plumosug Nanus and Sprengerl, transplanted from flats, $1.25 per 100; from 2'-^ In. pots, $a 50 per 100. BEGONIA REX, In 10 varieties, mixed, rooted cuttings. $1.60 per 100. Field-firown CARNATIONS, Lawson. Prosperity, Queen Louise, $5.00 per 100. Satisfaction Guaranteed PAUL HADER, East Stroudsbnr^, Pa. Headquarters For FIELD-CROWN ROSES Clematis, Peonies, Fruit Trees, Small Fruits, etc. WEITK FOE PBI0E3. W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, GENEVA, N. Y. Uentlon The Florists' Elxchange when writlnc. ^_^ VIOLET PLSIITS Imperials (The Improved Marie Louise), from 3 inch pots. Extra fine plants, $25.00 per 1000; $3.00 per 100. ■ ■ • I •-.-. From 8 inch pots. Mane Louise '^rior"^'-*''" ■ ■ • I 2** Strong, healthy. 260 Mane Louise gr^er* v "^' If desired, orders will be held for delivery during September. A. A. INEWBERV, Spriog valley. N. v. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. VIOLETS and FERNS 10,000 fine pot plants. Lady Hume Campbell and Swanley White, $3.00 per 100: $25.00 per 1000. Strong field clamps. Princess of Wales, L. H.Campbell and Swanley White, $5.00 per 100. California, $4.00. Boston Ferns, 4 in., 15c;.; 3.M.in.. 10c. Aspara- gus Plumosus Nanus, strong, 3^ in., $7.00 per 100. Spren^eri, 8 In., 8c., fine for benching. Cash. BENJ, CONNELL, West Grove, Pa. Mention The Florists' Ercbapge when writing. VIOIET PLAINTS Marie Louise and Lady Campbell, large field-grown clumps, $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. Out of 2>^ in. pots, »2.00 per 100; $17.50 per 1000. nRACMl ItiniUICA File. '>'om the field. UnAbACHA inUlllOA ready for 6 and 7 Inch pots. $16.00 per 100; 200 for $26.00. ALYSSU M '^'''°' double, min., $2.00 per 100. PADUITinilC Crocker, Success, L. Pond and UAnnAI lUno Joost, $4.00 per lOO; $35.00 per 1000. J. C. SCHMIDT CO., BRISTOL, PA. Mention the FloriBf ' Biehanjfe when writing. 15,000 VIOLET PLHNTS strong healthy field-grown plants of Marie Louise. Farquhar. Lady Hume Campbell and Cali- fornia, $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. RICHARD LANGLE e'jlt''". Nortli St., Wliite Plains, N.Y. Mention The Florlats' Exchange when writing. Violets, Campbells. These are In first class condition for planting free from disease and insects, heavily rooted these are not rooted cuttings but plants worthy of the name. $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per lOCO. W. H. Thomas, Convent Sta,, Morris Co., N. J. Mention The Florists' BichapKe wbeo wrltlnF. LADY CAMPBELL VIOLETS Field grown, strong and healthy; packed to carry safely. No. 1. $2.50 per 100: $20.00 per 1000. No. 2. $1.60 per 100; $1J.00 per 1000. Good plants, from (I Cuntomer. "Violet plants received (5ijO) in good condition; stock is fine. Many thanks for prompt attention."— B. F. Barr&Co..Lanca8ter.Pa.. Aug.17,1905. CHARLES BLACK. HIGHT8TOWN, N.J. Mention The Florists' Eichange when writing. Mention The Florists' Bzchpnge when writing. Fine, fleld-grown clumps of Princess of Wales, $6.00 per 100 ; $40.00 per 1000. THE A. H. BROWN CO., Westboro, Mass. Mention the FlorUts' Bxchance when writing. M^ VIOLET PLANTS Marie Louise and Campbell, a few of the above still unsold: large, clean and healthy; none better; $16.00 per 1000; $2.00 per 100; samples, lOc. Cash with order, please. J. D. HILDRETH, Babylon, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. field- Vlfll FT% Clumtis grown T I^FI— L I ^ Strong 300O L. H. Campbell, S5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. 2000 Princess of Wales. $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. There Is no better stock in the market at any price. Cash with order, please. R. ENGELMANN & SON, Pittsfield, Mass. Mention The Florists' Eichangf when writing. English Violet (double). Asparagus Sprengeri , _ 3, 4, 5 inch; Dracaena Indivisa, Sniilax, and other miscellaneous stock — cheap. L. A. LOVELAND, 27 West Miller Street NEWARK, NEW YORK Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. CHRISTMAS PEPPER^ In 5 inch Pots. 18 to 24 inches tall, good crown, well set, fine plants, $15.00 per 100 ; $2.00 per dozen. G. HANSON, c*a'!2i.^o"u°^t HARRISBURG, PA. Mention the Florists' Bacbaoge when writing. English Ivy?? [ARIE LOUISK, clean and healthy In ever; ^ particular. 3 in pots, $6.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. Cash with order. WM.J. CHINNICK, Trenton, N. J. Uentloo the FlorlstB* Bxchanj^e when writing. 50,000 Dr. Enguehard. Amorlta, Golden Wedding, Ivory, Appleton. Jerome Jones, Pacific. Polly Rose, Willow Brook, Robinson, Maud Dean, Bonnaffon, white and yellow. 2M in. pots, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. ROSES Kalserin, Hermosa, Clothilde Soupert, Cochet (pink and white). Ivory, 3 in. pots, $4.50 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. J.D.BRENNEMAN Box 24 HARRISBURG, PA. Mention the Floriati' Exchange when writing. PElMtJLA OBCONICA GRANDIFL0B-*. COMPACTA ThelNew.Hvbridizedeiant-flowered.lllg Are Keadr Now In 2^ In. Pots COMPACTA, a fine potter, $6.00 per 100. CARMINE, PINK, PIIRPI.E, VIOLET, MIXED COLORS, $3.50 per 100. 0. V. ZANGEN, Seedsman, HOBOKEN, N. J. yentlnn tbp FloriHta' Exchange when writing. THE AMERICAN CARNATION Price, $3.50 A T. DELAMAREPT6.&PUB. CO.LTD. 2-8 Duane St., New York September 9, 1906 The Plorists' Exchange 3U NURSERY DEPARTMENT. Conducted by Joseph Meehan. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. E. Albertson, Bridgeport, Ind., president; Orlando Harrison, Berlin, Md., vice-president; George C. Seager, Rochester, N. T., secretary; C. L. Yates, Rochester, N. T., treaL.rer. FRED'K W. KELSBT, the nurseryman, is con- tributing a series of interesting articles to a Newark (N. J.) newspaper on the Essex County Park System. AMERICAN POMOLOGICAL SOCIETY.— The bien- nial meeting of this society will be held at the Coates House, in Kansas City, Mo., on September 19, 20 and 21. The society has made this their meeting place upon the invitation of the Missouri State Horticul- tural Society, together with the co-operation of the Missouri Valley Horticultural Society, and those of the States of Illinois, Iowa. Nebraska, Kansas and Arkansas. This will be one of the best and most important meetings held by the society. The sessions will be held in the banquet rooms of the Coates House at Tenth street and Broadway. The Coates gives a reduction of 50 cents per day from the regular rates where two occupy the same bed. Rates are $3 per day and up. Wilder medals will be given on all awards found worthy by the judges. Railroads will give a rate of one and a third fare for the round trip on the certificate plan. NATIONAL, NUT GROWERS' ASSOCIATION.— In view of the presence of yellow fever in portions of our territory, and the consequent restrictions on travel, it is deemed expedient to postpone the 1905 conven- tion of the National Nut Growers' Association, to be held at Dallas, Tex., to a later date than October 25-27. It is conceded that a better exhibition of nuts can be made in November or December, and that the testing and grading of new varieties— which is not practicable in October— can be made a part of the convention work if the meeting is held at a time when the nuts are mature. Members and all inter- ested are invited to correspond with the secretary, giving their views as to the best time, all things con- sidered, for our 1905 gathering. Due announcement will be made as soon as the time is fixed. We are able to report that the diflBcultles and de- lays In publishing the proceedings of the St. Douis convention, caused by the death of Mr. Barnett, the convention reporter, have been so far overcome that that valuable volume will soon be ready. Poulan, Ga. J. F. WILSON, Secretary. The Useful Hypericums. Among the many hypericums— all useful, and val- ued for Summer flowering— there are a tew that be- have with us as of half herbaceous nature. They do not retreat entirely under ground; neither do they retain all the wood they made during the season. Chief among them comes to mind H. patulum. H. Moserianum, H. calycinum and H. tricolor, the latter a supposed variety of H. Moserianum. These are all desirable where something low-growing, with hand- some yellow flowers. Is desired. They do in partial shade, if not a position too much everspread by trees, and if not a dry spot. The greater portion of these and other hypericums flower In Midsummer. One of those named, H. tricolor, is a particularly handsome variety. It is well named, the green, white and gold forming a pleasing contrast. Its growth appears to keep closer to the ground than that of H. Moserianum; and all in all. It is a good thing. This Is the season to be propagating hypericums, using green wood cuttings. Put in a good lot of H. tricolor, as well as of the others. Varieties of Magnolia Grandlflora. What a difference there is In the seedlings of Mag- nolia grandlflora raised from seeds had from various points in the South! In the catalogues of European nurseries are to be found one or two varieties, but if every sort different from another was marked and named, a dozen varieties would be had. To com- mence with, there is a marked difference in the "fuz- ziness" of the leaves and shoots. In some cases, the under side of the leaves is of a cinnamon color, the shoots tomentose as well; while others are almost as green on the under side as on the upper surface. Then there Is the shape of the leaf, some short and narrow, others long and narrow, others, again, very broad. Curiously, too, the character of the seedlings Pothergilla Major In Arnold Arboretum, Mass. conforms to that of the parents. There are two trees in Philadelphia which have borne and perfected seeds for some years. One is a moderately narrow-leaved sort; the other has leaves almost flddle-shaped. Many seedlings have been raised from these, and every one of them partakes of the character of the parents. So much do they agree that when the seedlings are mixed up where they grow, there is no trouble to pick out those belonging to each tree._ There is usually much trouble In getting seeds of magnolias to grow. This need not be. It all comes from permitting the seeds to get dry. They will not grow if this hap- pens. What they need Is to be put in slightly damp soil and kept in a cool place until Spring. There must be no delay in placing them In sand, or soil, after the seeds are ripe. It is preferred by some to place them in damp soil for a week or two to rot the pulp, then to wash the seeds clean, and again place them in soil. A Summer Flowering Tree. All nurserymen know what a task It is to select a group of Summer-blooming trees for a customer. There are very few trees or shrubs that flower In July or August, and to name a halt dozen trees alone would be a work of some thought. It must be that the merits In this way of the Clerodendron tricho- tomum is but little known, for It Is seen practically in no private collections, and few nurserymen have it. Yel ii has all that is required In a Summt-r-bloomlng tici'. It is hardy, thrives well in any ordinary situa- tion, has handsome llowers, and blooms in August and September. At this writing, September 1, it is in its prime with us, and it will continue in good dis- play fui- some weeks. The flowers of this tree are borne In loose clusters; Ihe blossoms arc white, while the calyces are rose- colored, forming an attractive contrast; added to this, the flowers are so nicely scented that the perfume is perceptible at some distance from the tree. The leaves of all clerodendrons have an odor not deemed agreeable, and the subject of these notes is not an excepti(m; but this defect is not noliced unless the foliage Is handled, which there is but little occa- sion to do. In these notes this clerodendron is referred to as a tree. Many look on It as a shrub. It can be grown either way. Allowed to grow as it will. It bec.jmes of shrub shape; but If trimmed up to a single stem It becomes a handsome small tree. One before me to-day is a handsome tree. It has a bare trunk up to five feet, then a fine spreading head, the total height being nearly twelve feet. Nurserymen should take hold of this clerodendron and propagate and push it. It Is easily propagated, and, coming from northern China, is hardy through- out the Middle States. It can be propagated from pieces of root, cut off in Winter or early Spring, and started in boxes in a greenhouse or In the open ground. Cut the pieces Into lengths of two to three inches, and each should make a plant. Another clerodendron, Bungei, is sometimes seen in herbaceous borders. It is not herbaceous by nature, but the cold Winters kill its tops and it then grows from the roots and flowers In late Summer. JOSEPH MEEHAN. I^aburnum Alpinum in Arnold Arboretum, Mass, to remain until Spring; and this plan I think the better one. Magnolia grandlflora Is not hardy enough for gen- eral outdoor growing at Philadelphia. Here and there are some large trees which have done well, hut they need a sheltered place, and a place, too, where the soil, while good, is of such a nature that the wood of the magnolia will be Avell ripened by the time Win- ter sets in. As a tub plant the large handsome leaves of this magnolia make it very effective. Notes on Shrubs. FOTHERGILLA MAJOR is a native shrub found in the Alleghanies. There are only two species, and they are seldom met with in cultivation. It is per- fectly hardy in Mas.sachusetts and comes into bloom about the time of the red buds and other early flow- ering plants. The flowers are peculiarly shaped balls of a creamy white color, borne In great profusion. The plant illustrated represents a good specimen of the variety major or Carolina major of some botanists. It is perhaps the better of the two species, although there is little difference except botani- cally. This plant, like many more American plants, de- serves more attention than it gets, for the American sorts are far superior to many that have been Introduced from other countries, and it is to be hoped that the time is not far distant when many of these rarer American i)lants will take the place of the r.ow more common varieties of many things like spiraeas or hydrangeas which have boeji forced upon us because of their easy propagation. L.ABURNUM VULGARE. — The notes on '.lii.5 subject m a recent issue of The Flori5i:s' Exchange bring t.i mind the fact that here li". Massaoou- setts this t'-ee does bOii,- r than anywhere els? I have seen. The only question is as to its hardiness, and I know of many old places In the neighborhood of Boston where specimens may be seen that have been planted all of or more than a quarter of a cen- tury. They are in well shel- tered locations, and if plan- ters would follow the advice given by Mr. Meehan, we would see many more of this handsome tree than we do. The writer well recalls some of the handsome trees he has seen in his boyhood, where the tree was so common as to be sought after for the manufacturer of cabinet work. The variety illustrated is known as Laburnum al- pinum coming from the mountainous regions of Eu- rope. It Is not nearly such a large growing tree as the more common vulgare, and may be classed rather as a tall growing shrub. This variety is not only hardy enough to stand our severe New England Win- ters, but will also stand our strong Summer suns, and I consider it one of the best ornamental shrubs for June flowering. Its beautiful golden yellow blossoins are always striking:. 3J2 The Plorists' Exchange Urge Assortment EVERGREENS Specialties— White Pine, Hemlock and Large Evergreens. Spring list tor details. Andorra Nurseries Wm. Warner Harper. Prop. CHESTNUT HILL, PA. MPDtloD the FlorJBtg' Btebanjr* when wrltlpg. SURPLUS STUFF For Outdoor Boxes and Vases lyipc 1000 I'Ot-grown, 3 to i'~ teet higli> lrlC<3 bushy, 12 cents. EUONYMUS REPENS I'^ZTs^n't 2 feet loop, bushy, 12 cents. EUONYMUS Prom open ground, 8 cents. FliniUVMIIC Upright, lyi feet high, yellow LUl/llI I'lUJ and white variegated, 16 cents. AUCUBAS IS in. high, pot-grown, 16 cents. CHARLES AMMANN Central Ave., Tuckahoe Road, Yonkers, New York Meotlon the Floriite' Bicbange wbep writing. HjjUrangea OtaKsa Field-grown, fine plants, $10.00, $12.00 and $15.00 per 100. Order now for Pall delivery. Terms, cash or satisfactory references, BAUR FLORAL CO., Erie, Pa. Mention the Florlata' Bxchange when wrltlDg. Hydrangea Otaksa strong, field-grown plants, fine stock for Easter forcing, from 4 to 10 branches, $10.00 per 100. Eeady October 1. Fndlich Ivv F'eld-grown, from 3 to *-"&'"" "J 8 branches, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. Dracaena Indivisa $3^oo'per''foo; $25.00 per 1000. Donriai. N'"*' stocky plants, $4.00 rdllMcN per 1000; $3S.OO per 10,000. Ready September 1. PETER WENK, Ozone Park N.Y. _Uentlon The Florlata' Bxchange when writing. August Rolker & Sons, ^' "^.^^.^xl^si""^ New York Horticultural Importing Agents tor Foreign Growers of Florists' Bulbs and Plants, Ornamental Nursery and Fruit Stocks. We supply the trade; send tor lists and offers. Orders booked now for Spring and Fall Deliveries. UestloD The FlorlBti* Bxchange when writlBg^ F. ^ F. NURSERIES 'Wholesale Growers TREES AND PLANTS ^ fu" assortment Uentlon the FlorlstB* Bxchange when writing. SPRINGFIELD NEW JERSEY Trade Cataloffae Free AHERICAN TREE SEEDS AND PLANTS Onr Descriptive Catalogae of American tJeedaand Plants Is ready for mailing. Ask for It. OTTO KATZENSTEIN & CO. Tree Heeds and Plants Speofallsts, ATLANTA. GA UentloB the Florlata* BExchange when writlag. THE SHBEWSBUm NURSERIES KS Oll'er a Fall Line of w^ell-g^rown Ornamental Mock Call or Write for Prices Eatontown is forty miles from New York on the Southern Division o£ the C. R. R. of N. J. Uentlon The FlorUta* Bxchange when writing. 30,000 Viburnum plicatum An unusually fine assortment of all other good shrubs and ornamental trees can be found here. Write for prices or come and see our stock. GOO acres. Established 1853. in all sizes up to 4 feet HOOPES, BRO. Maple Avenue Nurseries, & THOMAS, West Chester, Penna. Uentlon the FlurlMtB* Excbaoxe wbeo wrltlnv t i i i t '%/%>'%^%^^ */%«/»''%^'%/%'«^%"%^%/%«/%''%^'%%'-%'%'«^<%^ HEMLOCK SPRUCE From One to Five Feet High. Broad, bushy trees, filled with branches from top to bottom, and an abundance of fibrous roots that Insure sate transplanting. The larger sizes can be shipped with ball. If desired. Sheared Hemlocks for specimen planting; others tor hedges and evergreen borders. EVERGREENS IN THE GREATEST VARIETY at wholesale prices to those who buy for commercial purposes. Trade List Free. The WM. H. MOON GO. MAKEFIELD AVE. MORRISVILLE, PA. Mention the Floriiti' Bzdiange when writing. i i i i i t i t i .J KOSTER & CO. ^iSSi BOSKOOP, HOLLAND Hardy Azaleas, Box Trees, Clematis, Conifers, Hydrangeas, Peonies. Pot-Grown Plants for Forcing. RHODODENDRONS, H. P. ROSES, Etc. Catalogue free on demand. Mention The Florlste' Bxchanee when writing. CALIFORNIA PRIVET For Fall Delivery I will have a full stock of well-grown plants, two years old. Also strong three-year plants, transplanted, stocky and well furnished. Orders can be placed now to an advantage. CHAS. BLACK, Hightstown, N. J. Mention the Floriaf Bxchanjt when writing BoBBiNK k Atkins Nurserymen and Florists V18ITOB8 INVITED. '^'VSL'SS^""' RUTHERFORD, N.J. Mention the Floriats' Bxchange when writing. PEONIES Divisions to average more than 3 eyes, $10.00 per 100. SEND FOK LIST. EDWARD SWAYNE, West Chester, Pa. Mention The riorlata' Exchange when writing. PEONIES 100 1000 Queen Victoria (Wliltleyl) »9 00 $80.00 Festlva Maxima 30.00 260.00 FrajfranB (the bloom producer)... . 6.00 50.00 Fur 10,000 ratna and other varieties, write to GILBERT H. WILD, Sarcoxie, Mo. Mention the Florlata* Bxchange when writing. PEONIES Wholesale and retail catalogues ready for distri- bution. Sent free on application. All stock guaranteed true to name. Send your orders In early to be assured of a good collection for Fall planting. PETERSON NURSERY 505 W.Peterson Ave. CHICAGO, ILL Mention The Florlgta' Exchange when writing. P. OUWERKERK 216 Jane Street WEEHAWKEN HEIGHTS, N. J. p. O. No. I, Hoboken, N.J. JUST RECEIVED FROM OUR HOLLAND NURSERIES Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Spirsa Jap- onica, Lilium Speciosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot - Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in sorts. Clematis and H. P. Roses in the best sorts. PR.ICES MODERATE MentJ'^D the riorltta' Bxehange whep' writing GOLD MEDAL PEONIES Our collection of Peonies was awarded the ONLY GOLD MEDAL at the St. Louis World's Fair last season. We have 12i» named varieties, and offer as follows: Pink and Rose, named varieties, $8 00 per 100. White and Purple, named varieties, $12.00 per 100. Yellow, named varieties, tlS.OO per 100. We also have 36 named kinds of Dwarf Large Flowedng PHLOX, $5.00 per 100; $-15.00 per lOUO. Baby Rambler ROSKS, strong, field grown plants, $26,00 per 100. Please send for price list. JOHN CHARLTON & SONS, Rochester, N.Y. Mention The Florists* Bxchange when writing. A. MITTINQ 17=23 Kennan Street 8ANTA CRUZ, CAL. Mention the Florists' Bxchange when writing. Bollaoil purseiy Stock Ask for Car Catalogue. It win interest yoo. ENDTZ.VANNES&CO.SSS: Mention the Floriata* Bxehange when writlag. HYDRANGEAS Strong Plants from Outdoor Beds Otaksa, Thos. Hogl Red Branched 100 with 7 to 12 flowering crowns $12 00 With 5 tn 6 flowering crowns 9.00 With 4 flowering crowns 7 00 lannnira Dncoa (new and fine). One-haU japUMIta nU9Ca additional to above prices. ACDADAr:i IS from 2« In. pots, $2.60 per 100; njrnnnUUJ ^22.50 per lOOO. PLCMOSUS NANUS SPRENGBRI Fine Sti^cli and guaranteed to please. JACKSON & PERKINS CO. Kiroli-K Mention The Florists' Exrhniige when writing. WANTED Speoimeii fruit plants and trees in bearing, in pots or tubs wanted. Write us and make offers AT ONCE. State all kinds you have, with full description, number of fruits, age of specimen, etc. REASONER BROS Oneco, Florida Mention The Florists' Exchange wbeo writing. NURSERY STOCK BERBERI& TlltNBERGII ROSA LLCIDA R08A RtOOSA VIBLRNL^ DENTATLM VIBIJRISL^ CAS»INOIDE» and seedlinj PRLNIJ5 ^ARITIMA Write for prices. SIDNEY LITTLEFIELD, No. Abington, Mass. MFnlion The Florlata' Exchange when writing. THE AMERICAN CARNATION Price, $3.50 FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, 2 DUANE ST. NEW YKRO Fruit TreeSf Small Fro lt«.Oni amen tal Treea, Evergreens and 8brubii. Shade Trees, llardy Koses, Hardy Plants. Climbers, etc. The most eomplete collections In this country. Gold Medal— Paris— Pan-American— St. Louis. 102 prizes New York State Fair, 1904. Illustrated Descriptive Catalogue FREE on Request. ELLWANGER & BARRY Ht. Hope Nnraerles, Rooheater, N. T. Drawer fOU V Established 65 Years. Mention The Florlats' Bxchange when writing. The Piorists' Exchange 313 Hardy Herbaceous Plants for Fall Planting WHOLE CLUMPS "ttSSfi-JSKJC WHOLE CLUMPS They were either divided plants this last Spring and planted out, or plants taken from pots and set out in the field. Each one will be an individual plant and will be true to name. We guarantee satisfaction and that our stock cannot be excelled anywhere. Send for our Special Herbaceous List; also our regular Wholesale List of Roses. 100 Acanthus Iiatifolius, purple $10 00 Acliillea Pilipendula, golden yel- low 6 00 Achillea MultifLora Bubra, deep rose li 00 Achillea the Pearl, pure white. . . 6 00 Aconitum Aatumnale, deep blue. 12 00 Aconitum Napellus, light blue. ... 12 00 Actaea Spicata, berries deep crim- son 12 00 Actaea Spicata Rubra, red berries 12 00 Adonis Vemalis, briglit yellow... 10 00 Aethionema Persicum, deep rose. . 15 00 Aethionenia Grandifiora, rose 15 00 Agrostemma Flos Jovis, deep pink 6 00 Alyssnm B-ostratum, golden yellow 6 00 Alyssum Sazatile, Compactum, yel- low 6 00 Amsonia Saliclfolia, blue 6 00 Anchusa Italica, deep blue 6 00 Anemone Japonica Alba, snow white G 00 Anemone Japonica Bubra, rosy red 6 00 Anemone Montrose, large pink. ... 15 00 Anemone Prince Henry, pink 15 00 Anemone Queen Charlotte, silvery pink 7 00 Anthemis Kelwayi, yellow 6 00 Anthemis Tinctoria, yellow 6 00 white. red and yel- Aquilegia Alba fl. pi. Aquile^ia Canadensis. low 6 00 A^uileg-ia Chrysantha, golden yel- low S 00 Aquilegia Chrysantha Alba 8 00 Aquilegfia Nivea Grandiflora, white fi 00 Aquileg-ia Vulgaris, violet blue... fi 00 Arabis Alpina, white, fragrant. . . »^ 00 Arenaria Caespitosa, white S 00 Arenaria Montana, large white... 10 00 Armeria Cephalotus Bubra, rose. . fi 00 Armeria Pormosa Alba, white.... 6 00 Armeria Laucheana, vivid crimson fi 00 Armeria Plantaffinea, light pink., fi 00 Artemisia Fulgida 6 jJJJ Artemisia Tinctoria 6 00 Arundo Donax, hardy erass 10 00 Asclepias Incamata, flesh colored 6 00 Aster Alpinus Alba, bluish nurple S 00 Aster Alcinus Sunerba. fine blue.. S 00 Aster Novae Ansrliae.blni.'^h purple 7 00 Aster Robert Parker, lavender. ... S 00 Aubretia Deltoidea, purple 8 00 Aubretia Graeca. bright purple... S 00 Aubretia Hendersonii, purplish yel- low S 00 Aubretia Leichtlini, carminS rose. S 00 Bantisia Australis, dark blue.... S 00 FaT>tiBia Tinctoria, britrht yellow. R 00 Betonlca Offiinallis, purple 10 00 Bocconia Cordata, cream white... fi 00 Boltonia Asteroides, pure white.. 5 on Boltonia Iiatisquamae. pale pink. . 5 00 Bu-pthalmum SalicifoUum, yellow 10 00 Calimeris Incisa, purple, yellow center Campanula Carpatica, deep blue. Campanula Carpatica, Alba, white Campanula Grandiflora Alba, white Campaniila Grandis. large blue... Campanula Moerheimii, large white 10 00 Campanula Nobills, creamy white 8 00 Campanula Persicifolia, bright pur- ple (5 00 Campanula Punctata, white spot'd 6 00 Campanula Pyramidalis, large blue flriwers 10 00 Campanula Botundifolia.lightblue 6 00 Camt)aniila Trachelium, blue, dou- ble 8 00 Catananche Coerulea, deep blue.... 6 oo Cedronella Cana, crimson flowers.. 7 00 Centaurea Babylonlca, silvery foli- ase: \-pllnw flowers 7 00 Centaurea Macrocephala, yellow. . S on Centaurea Euthenica, pale yellow 10 on CephaZaria Alpina, delicate yellow 7 00 Cephalaria Tartarica, deep yellow 8 00 Cerastium Biehersteinii. white no\vp?s 8 100 Dianthus Gertrude, rosy white... 6 00 Bianthus Grass Pink, assorted col. 6 00 Dianthus Iiatifolia Atrococcinea, crimson 6 00 Bianthus Itord Iiyons, pink 6 00 Dianthus Mary Gray, reddish pur- ple, streaked with white 6 00 Dianthus Her Majesty, pure white 8 00 Digitalis, S varieties, choice 6 00 Dracocephalum Album, white.... 6 00 Dracocephalum Buyschianum., pur- ple 8 00 Echinacea Purpurea, reddish pur- ple 7 00 Bchinops Comm.utatus, white S 00 Bchinops Ruthenicus, blue S 00 Bpilobium August if olium, clear red flower.s 6 00 Brigeron Anrantiacus, bright or- ange 10 00 Brigeron Glabellus, purplish violet 8 00 Erigeron Glaucus, purple flowers. 8 00 Erlgeron Macrauthne, violet 10 00 Erigeron Speciosus, blue, yellow centers 8 00 Bryngium Amethystlnnm, deep blue 10 00 Eryngium Maritimum cut blue foliage 10 00 Eryngium Planum, light blue.... S 00 Eupatorlum Ageratoides, white.. 6 00 Eupatorium Coelestinum., light bl. 10 00 Punkia Cordata, bluish 6 00 Punkia Cordif olia 5 00 Punkia Invofolia 5 00 Punkia Subcordata, large white.. 6 00 Gaillardia Grandiflora, yellow and red Gaillardia I^aeseli 6 00 fi no 6 on 6 00 S 00 s on 00 Cerastium Boissierii, white flowers 10 00 Cerastium Tomentosum, white fl. 5 00 Chrysanthemums fhardy). 20 va- Chrysanthemum Maximum Coreopsis Grandiflora, yellow.... Coreo-psis Lanceolata, deep yellow Coreopsis Palmatum, < ream yellow Cynoglossum Fucatum, blue Delphinium Chinensis, white and blue Delphinium Pormosum, rich blue. Delphinium For. Hybrida, blue... Dianthus Deltoides, deep red S 00 S 00 12 00 fi 00 Hesperls Matronalis, pink Heuchera Americana, bright pink Heuchera Bubescens, reddish br. . Heuchera Sangulnea, light red... Hibiscus, pink Hibiscus, crimson eye, white Hleracium Aurantiacum, orange red Iberis SemperTlrens, pure white. . Inula Ensifolia, yellow flowers... Iris, blue $25.00 per 1000 Iris, Orientalis, blue flowers Iris Sibirica, reddish purple Iiathyms Iiatifolius Albiflorus, wliite Bathyrus Pink Beauty Biatris Spicata, deep blue Binaria Vulgaris, sulphur yellow. Llnum Perenne, large clear blue. . Bobelia Cardinalls, scarlet Lupinus Polyphyllus Alba, white. Bychnio Alba, white Bychnis Chalcedoniar scarlet Bychnis Chalcedonica Alba, white Bychnis Chalcedonica Camea,pink Bychnis Coronata, red or white.. Bychnis Fulgens, scarlet flowers. Bychnis Viscaria Splendens, large red Bysimachia Clethroides, white. . . Bythrum Roseum Superbom, rose colored Bythrum Salicaria, reddish purple Malva Alcea, deep rose Malva Moschata, fragrant flowers Mentha Piperita, common pepper- mint Monarda Didyma Splendens, sc'let 100 00 00 00 00 00 00 tJ 00 6 on 8 00 4 00 3 00 3 00 5 00 8 00 6 00 5 00 6 00 00 00 no 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 • -T^ .. JMi ■^:g. PRIVET 1000 2 to 3 feet $20.00 1^ to 2 feet 15.00 The Cut represents Catalpa Bungei Price of Trees on Application Gaillardia Maxima, large flowers, crimson Galega Officinalis, light purple... Galtonia Candicans, white Gaura Bindheimeri, white flowers Gentiaua Tihetica, large green fol- iage Geranium Ihericum, bluish purple Geum Astrosanguineum, large red Geum Coccineum, fl. pi., red flow. Glaucium Fischeri, pUim colored. Gymnastis Japonicum Gypsophilla Acutifolia, white.... Helenium Autumnale, yellow Helenium. Bolanderi, yellow, brown center Helenium Hoopesl, orange yellow Helianthus Boronicoides, yellow.. Helianthus Giganteus, pale yellow Helianthus Grandiflorus, pale yel. Helianthus Maximiliani, clear yel. Helianthus Mollis Grandiflorus, \-ellow Helianthus Multiflorus, fl. pi., yel. Helianthus Orgyalis, yellow, dark r-enter Helianthus PoUfolimn Roseum. . . Helianthus Rigidus, golden yellow Heliopsis BaeviSi golden yellow.. Heliopsis Pitcheriana, deep yellow Heliopsis Scaber Major, golden yel. Hemerocallis Dumortieri, orange. Hemerocallis Plava, light yellow. Hemerocallis Graminea, deep yel. Hemerocallis Kwanso, fl. pi., or'ge Hemerocallis Middendorfi, dark orange Hemerocallis Thunbergii, bright jellow 6 00 6 00 5 00 8 00 8 00 7 00 S 00 8 00 6 00 8 00 S 00 6 00 7 00 8 00 6 00 5 00 5 no 6 00 6 00 6 00 6 00 7 00 8 00 8 on s no 6 00 fi on 6 00 f. on 7 00 fi 00 Myosotis Alba, white 6 00 Oenothera Missonrlensis, yellow. 6 00 Orobus Vemus, purple, blue and red 10 00 Pachysandra Terminalis, glossy foliage 6 00 50,000P^ONIAS SEND FOR LIST Pentstemon Alba, large white. . . . Pentstemon Diffusus, purplish blue Pentstemon Digfitalls, white flow. Pentstemon Gentianoides, cream white pentstemon Glaber, dark blue. . . . Pentstemon liaevi^ata, nearly white Pentstemon Ovatus, purple Pentstemon Pubescens, rosy purp. Pbys^s Prancbeti, scarlet berries Physoste^ia Virglniana Alba, while Pbysoste^ia Virg-inlana Sosea, pink Platycodon Jap. fi. pi., blue Platycodon Grandiflora, deep blue Platycodon Mariesi, violet blue. . Platycodon, white Polemonium Coemlea, deep blue. Polemonium Himalayensu2n, azure blue Polemoninm Ricbardsonl, sky blue Polemonium Richardsoni Alba, white Polygfonnm Sacchallnense, white. Potentilla Pormosa, showy, red . . 6 00 7 00 6 00 8 00 8 00 8 00 7 00 7 no 5 00 6 DO 6 00 6 00 6 00 6 00 6 00 7 00 8 00 7 00 7 00 10 00 6 00 Hybrid Tea Roses in large quantities, field-grown, fine (or potting for spring sale, $6.00 and $8.00 per 100. Potentilla Masculata, cream color Poterlum Canadense, white Primula, gold laced Primula Veris, yellow Prunella Grandiflora, purple Prunella Grandiflora Alba, white. Pyretbrum, Hybrida, mixed Budbeckia, Golden Glow, yellow. Budbeckia Zntice Budbeckia Kewmanii, yellow Budbeckia Purpurea, red. purple. Salvia Pratensis, deep blue Santolina ChamaecyparisBus, yel . Saponaria Ocymoides, pink Saxif raga Cordif olia, red Scabiosa Caucasica, lilac blue.... Sedum Acre, yellow Sedum Aizoon, jellow '. Sedum Hybridum, yellow flowers! Sedum Maximum, spotted flowers; Sedum Telepbium, purple leaved. Silpbium Perfoliatum, yellow.... Spirea Filipendula, white Spirea Gladstone, pure white Spirea Japonica, pure white Spirea Palmatum, crimson purple Stachys Iianata, purple flowers. . . . Statlce Iiatifolia, bright blue.... Stellaria Graminea Aurea, creep- ing plant Stokesia Cyanea. lavender, blue! ! ! Symphytum Officinale, yellowish white Thermopsis Montana, yellow!!!!! Tradescantia Virginiana, violet- blue Tritoma Corrallina, coral red....! Tritoma Uvaria, crimson Tunica Saxifraga, pink Valeriana Alba, white Valeriana Coccinea, rose Veronica Gentianoides, pale blue. Veronica Lonffifolla, lilac Veronica Maritima, blue Verbascum Virglnlcum, yellow... Wall-Plower, single mixed 100 8 00 8 00 8 00 6 00 8 00 8 00 7 00 4 00 8 00 6 00 7 00 6 00 6 00 8 00 12 00 00 6 00 6 00 5 00 6 00 12 00 12 00 6 00 6 00 6 00 8 00 8 00 8 00 10 00 10 on 6 00 8 no 8 00 100000 PHLOX FIELD-GROWN Alceste, briglit pink, red center... 5 00 AmpMtyron. large, lavender 6 00 Aurora Borealis, orange, purple itnter 6 00 Bouquet Pleuri, white carmine eye 6 00 Boule de Peu, cherry red 8 00 Caran d'Acbe, rosy carmine 5 00 Chas. Darwin, pink, crimson cent'r 6 00 Epopee, vi.ilet, flery center 6 00 Fedora, white suffused with crim- siin fi on Femand Cortez, crimson, dark center General Chanzy, bright pink Hector, fine pink Hofgartner Starke, bright purple Independence, pure white J. H. Slocum, pink, crimson eye. . Jules Jouy, lilac, white center.... La Cyffue, pure white La Candenr pure white, dwarf... LeMabdi, deep purple, velvety.... L'Esperance, pink, white eye L'Evenement, delicate pink Lord Baleig-b, dark violet Lothair, salmon red, carmine cen. Lumineaux, light red Ume. P. Langier, bright red Mars le Tour, clear pink Montacruard, crimson, deep center Pink Beauty, delicate pink Premier Minister, rosy white Queen, pu re white* .**.._... ... Bayonnant, li.st for description... Bichard ^Wallace, white, violet cen. B. P. Strutbers, pinkisli, crimson eye Terre ITeuve, grayish, violet cent'r Tbebaide, red, crimson center.... "White Swan, pure white Wm. Bamsey, magenta, darker center 7 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 on 00 on 00 00 00 6 00 6 00 6 00 6 00 50,000 Creeping: Phlox Pblox, Amoena, pinkish purple, each, Sc. : 10, 60c 6 00 Phlox Snblata, pink and white, each. 10c. ; 10. 75c 6 00 ^>~Send for our regular wholesale list THE ELIZABETH NURSERY CO., Elizabeth, N. J. 314 The Plorists' Exchange September 9, 1906 ROBT. CRAIG & SON JOHN BURTON, Receiver. ROSES, PiLMS, CROTONS CARMAXIOMS and Mo-veltles In DECORATIVE PL,AI>fauuH, 3 In. pots. 6.U0 Mnillax. 2 In. p> its 1,5U Foxgloves. Strong, 3 In. pots, mixed 6.00 Campanula Calycanthema. Canterbury Bell, raised, 3 in 5.OO T. W. A. SMITH. BIODEFORD. ME, 2 In., $1.25 per 100. Per 100. CKTPTOMERIA JAPONICA,2in $3 00 4in 10.00 CUPHEA (Cigar Plant), 2 In 1.26 E. I. RAWLINCS. Quakertown, Pa. ORCHIDS FLORISTS' ORCHIDS Largeet Importers, Exporters, Growers and Hybridizers in the world. SANDER & SONS, St. Albans. England Agent, A. Dimmoct, 31 Barclay St., N. Y. Oltr ORCHIDS Arrived In splendid condition : Cattle jra Schroedera', C. labtata. C. Triana?, C. Warnerli, C< Uowiaua and C. Glgas. Write for prices. LAQER & HURRELL, Summit, N. J. Orchid Growers and Importers Asparagus Plomosus 2% inch pots, $2.50 per 100. 2}{ Inch pots, $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. J. S. BLOOM, Riegelsville, Pa, A House for Heeling in Roses. (58) Will some man tell me how best to build a shed, or house, for the keep- ing in of dormant roses over Winter? Is it necessary, or desirable, to exca- vate; or can such a house be built on top of ground? Must it be built so as to exclude all frost, and if so how? Any help on this subject will be great- ly appreciated. G. H. P. New Jersey. ^[Will some of our subscribers kind- ly favor in this case? — Ed.] Chrysanthemums. (TiS) How many chrysanthemum blooms, commercial kinds, can be cut in a greenhouse 20x100? B. —So many things can happen to a house of chrysanthemums after the plants have been set out that estimat- ing the number of flowers that can be cut from a house is no more reliable than is counting the chicken's that will come from a nest of eggs before the hen has finished her work. Supposing the chrysanthemums did their best, however, and they were planted in rows one foot apart, and in the rows they were 8 inches apart, such a house would accommodate 2.112 plants; these, if grown to single stem, would natur- ally produce an equal number of flowers. Freesia. (59) We planted freesia bulbs on the 23d of August and would like to know v/hen they will bloom in a night tem- perature of 45-48 and 65-70 degrees day- time. X. T. Z. — The freesias should commence to flower in about four months from the time of planting, though we would not acivise running the temperature up to 70 degrees before putting on some ven- tilation. WHERE .THE (KENTIAS GROW AT WYNCOTE (near Phitadelphia), ;PA. They are Clean, Vigor- ous and dtockg, and while sold as low, are not to be confounded with the imported drawn stocli so generally advertised. COME SEE TIIEM GROW and place your orders for Fall delivery. Kentias as Good as Can be Grown KENTIA BELMOREANA Each Doz. &-mch, 6 to? leaves, 18 to 20 inches high $8.00 B-lnch. 6 to 7 leaves, 20 to 22 Inches high fl 00 e-inch, 6 leaves, 22 to 26 Inches high $1.00 12.00 e-lnch,6 to 7 leaven, 2rt to 28 inches high 1.25 16.00 e-fnch, 6 to 7 leaves, 30 to 32 inches hish 1.60 18.00 7-iQoh, 6 to 7 leaves. 3i to 38 inches high 2.50 30.00 8-lnoh. 6 to 7 leavps, 36 to 40 inches high 3.O0 9-inch, 6 to 7 leaves, 42 to 48 inches high 5.00 100 $50.00 75.00 KENTIA FORSTERIANA madeup plants Each 7-lnch pot, 4 plants In pot, 32 Inches hi^h $2.0O 8-inch pot, 4 plants in pot. 36 inches hish 2.60 8-inch pot. 4 plants in pot, 42 inches high, heavy 3.60 lO-inch pot. 4 plants in pot, 48 to 54 Inches high, heavy d.OO 10-inch pot. 4 plants in pot, 60 inches high 6.60 12-inch tub. 4 plantain tub, 5 to B feet higli, heavy 12. GO 12-inch tub, 4 plants in tub, « to 7 feet high, heavy 15.00 [JOSEPH HEACOCK, - Wyncote, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Propagating Magnolias and Crepe Myi :je. (60)' Please give instructions as to the best way to germinate the seed of Magnolia grand iflora and Magnolia fuscata. Also, when is tlie best time to malie cuttings of both liinds and how? What liind of wood? When is the best time to make and root cut- tings of the crepe myrtle — new or old wood? A. J, B, Florida, — Magnolias are easily raised from seeds, if the seeds are not permitted to get dry. As soon as they are ripe mix thena with slightly damp soil, which in the course of a week or two will so soften the pulp that it can be washed off. Then mix the seeds again with fresh soil, but slightly damp, and keep them in a cool shed or cellar un- til toward Spring, when the seeds can be sown. If you have a greenhouse, sow them indoors; otherwise, sow them in the open ground as early in Spring as possible. Treated in this way, every seed should grow. The M. grandiflora is never raised from cut- tings that we know of. It is some- times layered, but this seems unneces- sary when seeds are so easily obtained and grown with no trouble. The other species, M. fuscata, is raised in the North from cuttings of half-ripened wood, made in late Summer, and rooted in the greenhouse. The crepe myrtle can be increased from soft wood cuttings in Summer in a greenhouse; or from hard wood cuttings made in early Winter. Tou could set the hard wood cuttings as soon as made in the ground. With us. we make them and keep them in a cool cellar, setting them out in Spring, to escape the freezings we experience. Philadelphia. J, M. Utica. News Items. The next meeting of the Flor- ists' Club will be held on Thursday, September 7. Frank Baker and family have re- turned from Trenton Falls. He is not entirely recovered from his sickness, but it is hoped he will soon be with us again. At his place is seen a fine lot of carnations that have been planted in all Summer. Two large houses of ferns containing from 25,000 to 30,000 plants are as fine as I ever saw at this establishment. Frank McGowan is doing some re- pairing. Carnations here look well. He has a fine lot of Scottii ferns. Dr. W. A. Rowlands is cutting some very good asters from inside, also good Mrs. Lawson carnations from outside plants. George Benedict is very busy re- building several houses. C. B. Humphrey, of Rome, is very sick and is not expected to recover. H. G. Martin has sold his lot of carnation plants, about 3,000, as he has rented his place. Harry Brant, of Brant Bros., has gone to the woods with a camping party. J. A. Valentine, Denver, called on Peter Crowe last week on his way home. W. G. Saltford, 286 Main street. Poughkeepsie, gave us a call. He had been spending some time in the moun- tains and was on his way to the Thousand Islands. Julius Dilloft, representing Schloss Bros., 533 Broadway, was calling on the trade this week. Leopold Oester- eier. representing Siebrecht & Son. was also here. QUIZ. New Bedford, Mass. News Notes. Carnations indoors are looking fine, having withstood the shift well without any setback whatever. Roses also arc looking well, grafted stock being away ahead of own roots. In carnations Fair Maid will be most chiefly grown for light pink. This is a money-maker in this section. Boston Market, Queen and Queen Louise for white: Mrs. Lawson and all its sports, are being tried here. As a result of the city's financial difficulties the parks and commons are in a wretched condition, no help having been employed on them all Summer. Prospects for some good dahlia blooms for the show are encouraging. R. H. Woodhouse is extending one greenhouse. HORTICO, September 0, 190B The Florists' Exchange 3J5 'S 4S HOCSE8 100,000 PI«A9(T8 Sprays or Strlng^a In any qnantlty EMERSON G. McFADDEN Tei.2»A SHORT HILLS. N.J. Mention The riorlHtB' Eicban(te when writing. NEPHROLEPIS Barrowsii, $25 per 100. Scottii, 25; In., $5 por 100. Bostons, 2% in., $3 per 100. Henry H. Barrows & Son, Whitman, Mass. Mention th« FlorlBf Birchango when wrltlnjt- BOSTON FERNS Taken from bench. $10.00 to $25.00 per 100 Extra fine stock. Araucaria Excelsa From $1.60 to $3.00 each. Kentia Belmoreana^ from 60c. to $5.00 each. WM. A. BOCK, No.Cambridga, Mass. Mention The Vlorl^W Wxfhflnee when wHtinr. m ODB SPEGillLTT CIBOTIUM SCHIEOEI. We have a large stock of this moBt beautiful Tree Fern in finest erowlng condition. 3 In.. $30.00; 4 in.. $50.0t.; 6 in., $70.00: 7 in., $175.00; 8 In.. ,^226.00 per lOo. 10 in. from $5.00 to to $7.00 each ; 12 In. $15.00 each. For larger spertmens, prices on application. Assorted Ferns for •Jardinieres, finebusb^ stock, in all the best varieties, from 2H In. pots. $3.00 per lUO; fiS.OO per 1000. 2S0 at lOOO rate. Fresh Fern Spores, our own collection, 3&c. per trade pkt. : $4.00 per doz. Anderson & Chrlstensen, Short Hills, N. J Mention The Florists' Eichange when writing. BARGAINS jPLVSfOSITS MANCrS, fine. atroDg plants, 3 In. pots, $6.00 per 100. A8PARAG178 SPREMGERI, fine, strong plants, tor planting out. $2.50 per 100. PLVMOaVO MAKtTS, i'i in. pots Just the thing tor fern dishes or planting out »3.00 per 100. Strong SSIII.AX, 2 In., SI. 00 per 100. Cash with order. JOSEPH TOWELL Paterson, N. J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Decoraiive Planis Latanla Borbonica, 3 in. pots, fS.OO; 4 in., $16.00; &ln., $2&.00; 61n.,«60.00 per 100; 7 in. and 8 in.. $1.00 and $1.60 each; large plants from f2.60ap. Kentia Forsterlana and BelmoreaDa.from 2H In. pots, $7.00 per 100; 3 In. pots, $12.00; 4 in. pots, $26.00; 6 In. pots, $50.00; 6 in. pots, $16.00 per doz.; from 7 in. pots and upward, at $1.75 to $36.00 each. Areca Lntescens, 4 in., $20.00; 6 In., $50.00perl00; 8in., $1.00each. Larger plants, from $1.60 up. Pandanas Utills, Bin, pots, 60c. Dracaena Indlvl8a.51n. pots, $16.00 per 100, Phoenix Be- cllnata, 6 in. pots, $36.00 per 100; $4.60 per doz. : 6 in. pots, $9.00 per doz. Larger plants from $1.00 up. Phoenix Ganariensis, fine specimens, from $3.00 to $3&.00e&ch. Plants in fine condition. JOHN BADER Troy HHI, Allegheny City, Pa. Mention The FIorlBt*' Rrrhnnee when writing. The Sea Cliff Nurseries FLORISTS, HORTICULTURISTS and LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS Dwarf and Trained Fruit Trees a Specialty We are offering FIELD=fiROWN CARNATIONS Enchantress, flr8t-cla«8 plants, $6.00 per 100. Mrs. Thofl. W. Lawson, let class, 8 to 12 shoots, $5.00 per 100; 2d class, $4.00 per 100. Admiral Cer vera, strong plants , $6.00 per 100. Cash with order. FD, BOULON & SON, Sea Cliff, L. I., N.Y. Mention the Florists' Bzchange when vrltliif. Dreer's Araucarias For the want of room to aatisfaetorily house same we are ofiering exceptional values in Araucarias, and especially so in the three larger sizes of Excelsa which must be seen to be appreciated. ARAUCARIA EXCELSA 6 Inch pots. 12 to It Inches high, 3 to 4 tiers $0.76 each « •■ 16tol8 " « '■ 1.00 " " " 13 to 20 ■• 4 " 1.25 " 7 " 2lto30 " 6 '■ 1.60 ■' ARAUCARIA EXCELSA GLAUCA 9 inch pots, 13 to 16 Inches high, 3 tiers $1 25 each 7 ■■ 18to20 ■• « "■ 1.76 ■' 7 " 20toai ■' Itoetlera 2.00 " Araucaria Robusta Compacta 6 Inch pots, 10 to 12 Inches high, 2 to 3 tiers $1.26 each 6 " 12tol4 ■■ 3 ■' 1.60 " 7 " letolR " 3to4 ■' 2.00 " For a complete line of Decorative and other Seasonable Stock see our Kew 'Wtaolesale List jast Issned. UCMDVA nDCCD 7 14 Chestnut St., ncnnf M. UllCCn Philadelphia, pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing^ ^^^ STUDER OFFERS FERN— Ley's Hybrid am, strontf plants from propagating bed, 2c. Adiantnm Cnnea- tum, from seed bed, 2c.; from 2 in. pots, 3c.; from 4 in.. 6c. Boston, 2, 4 and 5 in. pots 5c., 10c. and 20c. Fine specimen, DaTallioides Enrcans, with two dozen leaves, $1.&0 each. PAL.M.S— Latanias, 6 in. pot:^, 18 to 20 in., 6 leaves, 36c. Kentia Belnioreana. 5 leavep. 15 to 18 In., 20c. Uhauia'rops Excelsa, a very hardy useful palm, $ leaves, 16 to 18 In.. 20c. Phoenix, from 61n. pots, 6to6leaves, 18in.,26c. Caryota Crens. 3 leaves, 16 in., 16c. DKACKNAS— Li ndeni , Massan^eana, Fraerans, 3, 6 and t in. pots, 16c., 30c. and&Oc. Ternilnalis,2H In. i)OtB, lOo. Beautiful variegated Pineapple, 8 in. pots, S2.00 each. Antharinm8andCrotons,6c.and 10c. For later. 50,000 field-grown ROSES, from 6c. to 16c. 5 per cent, discount by the dozen; 10 percent, by the 100. for cash. Will exchange for fleld-grown OarnatlonB.Vlolets and Peonies. K. SXUDBR, AIVACOSTIA, D. C. Boston Ferns From benob, for 6 In., 12J^c.; Sin. pots, 6c.; for 4 In., 10c. : runners, IHc. SCOTTII '"■" ' '°' ^^^'^■'' * '"•• ^°' "■■■■ *""■■ PIERSONI for31n..ec.; 4in.,12>4c.; runners, 2c. UU «r CI CnlUTIOCIUl for 3 in., 36c.; 4 In. TARRYTOWN. or ELEGANTISSIMA '" = '-■ 6 in.. 76c. '' ' 2in., ,^ — , , lilac, hybrid, Babf, $2.00 per 100. FLOWERING BEGONIAS 2»ib..2Mc. RUBBERS 41n.,2()c.;6in..30c. DOUBLE DAISY irA'JU"' i-"^'""-' HARDY PINK PleW. 6 kinds, 3«o. Uni I VUnPI^ Very large one-year-olds, lOdouble ^ULLI^Ull^ varieties, and single mixed, $2.60 per ICO; ti2.60 oer 1000. DOUBLE ALYSSUM 2 in-. 2- STEVIA SERRATA ^a pi-nts, sc. REX BEGONIAS Booted cuttings, $1.10 per 100. Cash, or 0. O. D. Direct all orders plainly to BYERBROS.,Chambersburg.Pa. SMILAX 2000 left ; must have room, at 76c. per 100. Cineraria Hybrida Grand iflora, Michell's Olant Prize, 2 in., $2.00 per 100. Ready Sept. 1. Shanta Daisy, fine, 3 In., $4.00 per 100. Paris Daisy, white, 2 In., $2.00 per 100. 90 Asparagus Sprengeri left; strong, 3 in.; the lot $2 00 Jerusalem Cherries, 3 >] In. coming In bud 6 00 Abutllons. The new French dwarf. 8 vara.; they are beauties. E. 0., by mall, $2.50 per 100. Cash with order, please. GEO. J. HUGHES, Berlin, N. J. Kfentlon The Florists' Ercbange when writing. • X5.00 GARDENER'S ASSISTANT, Write for Prospectus VI01.KT CCI.'riTRE, I.50 TBIE HEATHER. x.50 AMERICAN CARKCATIOK, 3.50 I»I,AKJT CWI-XURE. I.oo RE8IOEKTIAI. RITES. a.so TELEGRAPH CODE, 2.50 THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, 2 Duan* St , New York FERNS A good variety of the right kinds for fllUng fern dishes, etc., 2'^ lDch,$3.00perl00. KKNTYASandCOCOB, nice for centers, 2'-4 inch, 10 cts. each; $9.00 per 100. ke:k(xia bei«moreana. 6 inch pots, 50 cts. each. BOSXO:n and PIERSON FKRMS, from bench, ready for 6 inch pots, 26 cts. each. H. WESTON, HEMPSTEAD, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Hrcbange when writtnir. BOSTON FERNS Out of bench. Suitable for 6 in. pots. $20.00 per 100. PAUL. BRUMMER Cash Only. Corona, L.. I., N. Y. Mention the Florists' Excbanice when wrltlnjc. THE AMERICAN CARNATION Price, $3 SO A. T. DE l\ MARE PTG. & PUB. CO. LTD.. 2 10 t Duaac Si., Wcw Yorh Godfrey Asclimann ^V I M^ m ^% The Key to Success THE WHOLE WORLD AROUSED "WOT A KOPEK FOR INDEMNIXV,»» so Witte said, and won a billion for Russia. Follow the example of Wltte; stick to your word. Love your business; don't give In or break down under the strain of dally life. Courage, shrewdness, energy, and honesty Is the motto that made Godfrey Aechmann a success- ful business man. BE WIDE AWAKE and look at the remarkably low prices on Araucaria Excel 310 ITimncer Eros 333 Hills C R 328 Hill E G & Co.. 326-30 Hlppard E 3.14 Holfnn & ITnnkel Co. .330 Hiiopes Eros A- Thomas .312 Horan E C 329 norticiiltnral Adv ..331 Hilhert & Co .308 Hnghes G J 31.') Tgop Bros 327 Ind Flower Co .327 Contents. Jackson J H 332 Jackson & Peo-kine 312-22 Jacobs S & Son 333 Jennings B B 323 Johnson & Stokes... 309 Johnson Heating Co. 334 Jones H T 310 Joyce J 326 Kasting W F.... 321-30 Katzenateln & Co 312 Keir Wm 331 Kilbourn R 3 8 Kilbourn R 321 King Const Co 334 Ivlokner A 333 Koster & Co 312 Kraft T 32S • Kreshover L J 331 Krlck W C 331 Kroeschell Bros Co.. 334 Kronlnger M 327 Kuebler Wm H 329 Lager & Hurrell 314 Lang J 329 Lecakes N & Co.... 331 , Langjahr A H 329 Langle R 310 i Lewis W L 328 LePage N 308 '. Llmbach C 333 Littlefield H F 326 Littlefield S 312 ' Lockland ■ L A 310 Ixjckland Lum Co. . .333 Lutton W H 334 Mader P 310 Marsden F 327 Maxwell Mfg Co 334 McFadden E C 315 McKellar C W 330 McKusick Wm E 331 McManus J 329 Meier E 314 Michell H F Co 309 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 331 Mitting A 312 Monlnger J C Co 333 Moon Wm H Co 312 Moore Hentz & Nash. 329 Murdnck & Co 330 Naf! Florists* Board of Trade 332 National Plant Co. .327 Newbery A W 310 Nicotine Mfg Co 331 NIessen Leo 327 Niquet F 327 Oawerkprk P 312 Page C S 322 Parker G'honses ...328 ppacock L K 308 Pennock S S 327-31 Peterson Nurs 312 Phila Cut Flow Co.. 326 Phlla Market 331 Pliilips H Sped Co. ..30fi Piprce F O Co. ... . .333 Pierson F R Co 307 ^ittsbc Cut Flow Co. 331 Pittsburg Fl Esch..3.30 Poll worth C C Co... 330 P.ve R C 327 Quaker City Machine Co 333 Rawlings B 1 314 Uawson W W Co. . .308 Raynor J I 330 Reasoner Eros 312 Reed & Keller 331 Rees & Comppre 308 Reich V E 324 Reid E 330 Relnbprg P 326 Rpinborg G 33n Renter S J 327 Rine F B 327 Rnbinsnn H M Co.. .332 RoJker & Son 312 Rossig Bros 3.31 Runp J F 308 Sabrnnsky W ,327 .^altford Geo 329 Sfinder & Son 314 Schmidt Co J C 310 Scbmlt?! F W 0 .^09 Schneider & Noe 327 SpoILiv J A 334 Scott J 314 Scrnnton Fl Snn Co. .331 Shellrnad G'honsps . ..^23 Sherldnn W F 329 Shrpwsburv Nurs . ,312 Sievers J H & C<>. 326 Simpson R .... 33 J RkidPlsky S S 310 Sllnn & Thompson. .329 Smith N S: Son 314 Smith T W A 314 Smith W 0 331 Smith W & T On ,310 Smith &: Gannett ,.^27 Snrncpr Wire Co. . .331 Standard G'honses. 327 StoinhotT H 327 Sowle H V 327 St<"arns A T Turn Co 333 Storrs Xr Harrison On 321 Stoothoff H A .324 Stnder N .3if> Stnmpp & Walter Co 308-331 Stnnnp Wm 321 Siiyd-^m J 327 Sw.nvne E 312 Swayne W ....312-327 Syracu'^p Potterv C(t.33'> T.-'vl^r E J .326 Thomas H 310 Thompson J Tl Co. ,32S Thompson W ... 334 Thorburn J M .t Cn..?nvery week steam- ers are arriving with goods for this concern; this week the Armenia, from Hamburg, has 75 cases of goods; the Manitou, from Antwerp, 330 cases, and from Genoa come the Citta di Napoli and the Prince Adelbert with 80 cases between them. Florists' Club Meeting. The meeting on Tuesday last was a very enthusiastic one and brought out a good attendance. The Conard & Jones Company, West Grove, made a good exhibit of new cannas. The L. K. Peacock Company, Atco. N. J., staged over 40 varieties of new dahlias. These two exhibits made a fine show and were very instructive. Nomination of officers for the next year were: President, Thos. B. Mee- han; vice-president, BVed Hahman; treasurer, J. W. Colflesh; secretary. Edwin Lonsdale. David Rust, as chairman of the sports committee, made a few remarks and presented the trophies won at Washington, viz.. The H. B. Beatty, Wm. F. Kasting and the Kramer cups, to the club. John Westcott, in ac- cepting these for the club, made one of his celebrated good fellowship speeches, saying the fellow who had .some sport in him worked better and made a good florist, etc. The cups were then filled with the celebrated Philadelphia Florist Club punch, which is second to none. (Nugent take no- tice.) And so were well christened, while Joe Lynch sang one of his songs. Votes of thanks were passed to the Washington and Baltimore florists for courtesies extended during the conven- tion. The remainder of the evening was spent enjoying the good things provided by the club room committee, while Joe Lynch sang and Edw. A. Stroud recited. On September 15 the club goes to Atco, N. J., to visit Peacock's dahlia farm of 130 acres. DAVID RUST. One Insertion Enough. Ton will please discontinue my ad. for carnations. I am pleased to say the first insertion brought me more or- ders many times than I could fill. H. L. CAMERON, No. Cambridge, Mass. DA HI lA^* Now throw away your old i^rittl^tn^, roots; don't even send them to the auction rooms, they are not woith the freight. Buy imported roots and seeds and bave something. ransy, Daisy, MyoBotis, Radishes for forcing. Lettuce improved big Boston. never gets red; also Winter Lettuce, Endive' Escarole for forclne:, Hardy Onions, three kinds; Extra Uelon frestoott, Parisian and all kinds of seeds for florist and market gardeners Prices right. Don't buy cheap seeds and get left! BE.4lI7I.IE;17, 'WoodliaTen, K. f. Mention the Florlatw' Brchange w>'TitlnD Thp riorlKts' Exchange when writtog. Hamilton. Asters have been a poor crop here this season; the drought is blamed for the trouble. As carnations are now beginning to come in the shortage will not be serious. Dahlias have made a very poor showing so far. If the weather continues favorable for some weeks yet we may get a partial crop. T. A. Ivey, of Brantford. was a call- er; he reports a splendid store trade and an extending trade in funeral work. Mr. Ivey is giving his whole time to the store, while his son, A. B. Ivey, is running the greenhouse de- partment. C. F. Guthrie, Stratford, spent a few days in town; he is growing early vegetables and starting a satisfactory trade in plants and cut flowers. The Canadian Florist, deceased and duly lamented, has been resurrected by the Horticultural Publishing Com- pany, Limited, of Toronto, which com- pany now publishes the Canadian Horticulturist, an old and well-known amateur paper. The first number ap- peared on September 1, and is credi- table, though small. Mr. Philpot, of Winnipeg, Manitoba, has sold out to W. B. Ormiston, and was through here a few days ago buying stock for his successor. BEAVER. Worcester, Mass. The New England Fair was opened here September 4, Labor Day, amid a downpour of rain that not only damp- ened, the ardor of the exhibitors, but affected the appearance of the exhib- its. The flower department was a feature of the fair. Among the prize winners we recognized many familiar names of Horticultural Hall fame. J. K. Alexander, of East Bridgewater, made a very fine showing of dahlias, one bloom measuring 7 inches in di- ameter. Herman F. Snyder, a Worces- ter florist, won first prize for decora- tive plants. The store of H. F. Littlefleld has been thoroughly renovated and now appears as one of the brightest in the city. CAROLUS. LOOK! We Must Have Room LOOK! JERUSALEM CHERRIES We have a surplus of about 15,000 Jerusalem Cherries. These plants are in 4-inch pots and in excellent condition, being very bushy. They are established and ready for a shift, and will make much better plants than those lifted from the ground in the Fall. For a llmired lime we will ofler these at $6 per lOO; $50 per looo THIDDEOS H. YITES I CO., • Mt. tiry - PHILlDELPIIIt Jamestown, N. Y. A few minutes' call last week at the Lakeview Rose Gardens gave us a glimpse of the soil conveyor machine in active working order for filling the benches with soil, and, under C. H. Roney's supervision, it seemed to be the right thing in the right place. It is run by electricity generated on the premises, and it certainly begets one's casual approval as an adapting med- ium of to-day's progress. VIDI. A Respected and Honored Guest. Permit me to express sincere appre- ciation of The Florists' Exchange. Possessing as it does the spirit of a genuine love for plants, without affec- tation, while remaining e.ssentially a business paper, it is unique in its field, and is a respected and honored guest at my reading table. J. C. GALLOWAY. Port Allegany, Pa. FERNS, ASPARAGUS POINSETTIA, ETC. AHparasas Plumosos, 2hi in., $3.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengerl, 2H In. , $3.60 per 100. Orevillea Robnsta, 2H Id.. $3.00 per 100. Poingettla, 2^ in., $6.00 per 100. Small Ferns for Ferneries. All the best and most hardy varieties. Btrong bnshy plants, $3.00 per 100; $26.00 per 1000. Primnla Obcontca, grand strain, 2^ in., $3.(>0 per fOO. Primnla Sinensis, large-flowered, 2H In., $3.00 per 100. Geraniums. Fall list of new an^ standard varieties. Late Bpring struck plants, $3.00 per 100, Boston Ferns, from bench, short stocky placts, 4 in. pot size, $16.00 per lUO; 6 in. pot size. $36.00 per 100. No better way to buy than from the bench, if stock is like ours. Begonias, flowering, in variety, $3.00 per 100. Hydrangea Otaksa, strong plants from field, bushy, good for 6 to 7 in. pots, $U.Ou per 100. Cycas Bevolata. A large stock of small sized Cycas. will make quick sellers; bright, fresh stock, just right for retail sales. 4 to 6 leaves, 3i>c.; 6 to 8 leaves, 60c.; fi to 10 leaves, 75c.; 10 to 12 leaves. $1.00. Kentia lielnioreana au ianuui and K. Trunca- tuni Violaceuni (Lobster Claw Cactus); strong, 2 year heads, $20.00 per 100. Liliam Harrisii, 6 to 7 in., $3.50 per 100. Liiinui Harrisii,? to 9 in., $7.00 per 100. Send for Price l.l8t Ko. 5. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO. PAIINESVIUUE, OHIO Mention The Florists* Exchange when writioff. UentioD The Florists' Exchange when writing. 322 The Plori-st-s' Exchange Do you want the very best Florists' Rose for all kinds of decorative work? We are booking orders now for DOROTHY PERKINS °^nile"?o?'S?/c'efo*Jii?/e''r„{r- Send for reprint of what A. S. cSwanson Baid about it la "Flonsti* Review" of June 15 1905, and reports of other prominent floriatB. CKIMSON KAMBLKR. two years, strong. $9.00 per 100. HYBRID PJURPKTVALS, good assortment, $U.OU to $lO.00 per 100. Send for our Wholesale Price List. Use printed Btationery. We send it only to the trade. PERKINS CO., Newark, New York. Ileatlea Thm ilorUta* Bx^ftDre wfavo wHtlair. JACKSON & BABY RAMBLER On its own roots. Strong, healthy, 214-in. plants, $2.00 per doz.; S12.50 per 100- $100.00 per 1000. Ready to ship at once. A few 3-in. plants, $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. THE CONARD & JONES CO.. WEST GROTE, PA. Mention The norists' Exchange when writing. V^Si ROSE STOCK To Close Out Per 100 Brldeamatd, grafted. -I in. and 3!^ In $8.00 Bridesmaid, own roots. 4 in. and Sin 4.00 SMIL AX PLANTS. 2« in. pots 2.00 ALTSWUin PLANTS, 2!^ In. Dots 2.60 At«PAKjlLUU8!SPKe:NGi:RI,3in 4.00 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSCS MANHS.ain. 5.00 CARNATION PLANTS Enchantress, Flamiueo, $6.00 per 100. I^rk''it^' Uentino the riorlata' Bzehaofe whev wrttlnf. 600 Golden Gate, 3^ in 4c. CARNATIONS 2.&00 EncliantreHS, 600 AVolcott, 100 Roosevelt 600 Queen Louise, from field. Write for Prices. Worcester Conservatories, Worcester, Mass. Mention The Florists' Bxchange when writing. TADIUATinMC Field-^own, strong, clean and l/nnllnl ll^ilJ healthy, now ready. Mrs. Thos. \V. LawBon and Roosevelt, $8.00 per 100; $&5.00 per lOuO. Queen Louise and Flora Hill. $6,00 per mO; $46.00 per 1000. DACCC La Detroit, 3 in., strong plants, $6.oO KujLJ per 100. Bride and Bridesmaid, 2^ in., extra strong, $3.00 per loO; $26.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERJ, 3 in. strong. $5.00 per 100. Cash with order, please. BUTZ BROTHERS, Newcastle, Pa. Mention The Plorlsts' Exchange, when writing. SMITH'S Chrysanthemum Manual A Book That Every Grower Should FosBess PRICE 2B CENTS A. T.DE LA MARE PIG. AND PUB. CO. Ltd. 2-8 Duane Street, NEW TORK Mention the Florists' Exchange whe> writing. Timme*s Timely Teachings. Pansies. The seeds of pansies for a stock, to meet the Spring tra,de in bedding mate- rial, should now be sown. Several sow- ings have already been made by pansy specialists for the coming season. Tliis is necessary where the raising of seeds is the object, or where orders for very early planting are nothing unusual and have to be met with plants in bloom. Pansjes raised for their flowers only, to be cut during Winter, musi alsu be started quite early, and these should by this time be pretty well advanced in the seed bed. Kut for the general trade, in bedding pansies the middle or latter part of September may be taken as the best time fur starting the seeds for the earliest lot, and January for the latest. Growers of bedding stock will do well to provide for both the early and the late sales. Pansies can be sold from April until July, and if the strain is a good one. the plants will be disposed of as fast as they come into bloom. There is, of course, a great difference in pan- sies aside from varietal peculiarities, which play but a small part in deter- mining the market value of a strain. The difference between an exceptionally fine and an unusually poor lot of pan- sies, displayed in our frames in the Spring, directs the flow of considerable cash, either into our pocket or into that of somebody else — whether it will come our way or not depends on the brand of seed we buy. To purchase seeds be- cause they are cheap is a weakness that florists should be entirely free of as soon as they start into business, if they could not throw it off sooner. Now when we have come to a state of things that justify full reliance in the integ- rity of reputable and widely-known seed firms, it has become easy for florists to obtain just the seeds they want, and these should be the very best — they are good enough for florists. There are several points in pansy cul- ture that should never be overlooked. These are: uood, porous, very rich soil, an early transplanting or pricking off of the little plants, plenty of moisture and any amount of fresh air, no matter how clammy, moisture- laden and disa- greeable it may seem to us in early Spring. It is the very kind of weather that builds up pansy plants and gives size, substance, color and pert expres- sion to the flowers. Pansies, sown now and transplanted when two or three true leaves have been made, will be nicely estahlished before the general freeze-up stops all vegetation. "With a slight cov- ering of some loose material they will survive the Winter. If they are in frames, which would prove the best place for them, the sashes and on these boards with a banking of manure all around, will carry them through the se- verest cold, but this covering should oc- casionally be entirely or at least partly removed during mild spells, and some air and light admitted. More to be feared than a low temperature, and a greater danger to the safety of the plants during the latter part of Winter and early Spring, are a close, muggy at- mosphere and standing water from melt- ing snow. The Conservatory. The old-time show house, elaborately designed, pompous and stuffy, crowded to the utmost, quickly yielding to decay and hard to keep in order, with its funny fountain, gold fish, bird cages and cozy nooks and niches, is fast being made away with as a fixture connected with commercial greenhouse establish- ments. The demands of modern indus- trv, to which many another pet hobby of old school gardeners must necessarily be sacrificed, find no practical use for this one. and the show house of to-day, the conservatory of the commercial grower, roomy, light, airy, convenient, built for business, not for musing, takes its place. Here, for the inspection of customers, are kept the leading kinds of decorative and foliage plants of the larger sizes, conspicuously placed and effectively arranged, every one in sal- able condition and ready for immediate deli\'ery. About this time we may expect the trade in this line of stock to take a fresh start. People are getting their dwellings in shape for Winter, and many a nice plant will be needed to heighten the effect and lend coziness and grace to the inner home. If the larger sized specimens of palms, ferns, draopnnas. ficus and other plants suit- able for house decoration have been at- tended to before this as to assorting, cleaning and transplanting, business mav begin at any time, even if the con- servatory should still be somewhat up- set and out of order. But if this has not yet been done, the work should not be delayed any longer. It Is yet time to transplant any of these plants, to make up cluster specimens of nalms and ferns, to stock fancy baskets, boxes and urns, and to fill hanging baskets in wire, wood and earthenware. The sooner this is done the sooner will these things be in salable shape. The month of Sep- tember is a flue time to attend to tnis sort of work, but after the last days of the month but little transplanting of anything belonging to this class of stock should be undertaken. By the first of October the conservatory should be ready for business, clean, trim and com- plete the brightest, most attractive spot on the place. Providing Stock. While some cf the things now in the garden may safely be lifted and potted up for future stock, to furnish material for Spring propagation, many kinds should be increased at this time, when cuttings may be had in abundance and in splendid condition. Besides zonal geraniums, there are a number of green- house and bedding plants that should now be propagated from thrifty, vigor- ous stock, growing outdoors. Foremost among these are double petunias, vincas, ivy, scented and variegated geraniums, double alyssum, ageratum, coleus, Ger- man ivy, gaillardias, English ivy. snap- dragons and verbenas. They had better all be rooted in a regular propagating bed, although some, as the Ivies and vjncas, could at once go into small pots, and such as coleus and verbenas into trays, using a sandy soil instead of clear sand. In putting all of the cut- tings in sand and potting them up when nicely rooted, a more even grade of the stock is obtained. Nearly all such cut- tings wilt quickly at this season, and should therefore be handled with care and in small numbers at a time, so as to keep them in fresh and crisp condi- tion at all times before and after they go into the sand, when no trouble will be had in rooting nearly every one of them, if in anyway rightly attended to as to watering, sprinkling and shading. Most of them, after being rooted, potted up and grown on. will furnish one or more top cuttings later on, some of them, as coleus and verbenas, being now propagated chiefly for that purpose. Labeling Stock. At no time during the entire growing season does bedding stock show its real character so plainly as in the month of September. Most of it is now at its best. After the cold winds of early Fall have once tossed it about, and es- pecially after the first frosty nights have left their impress on the more tender of the border plants, the distin- guishing peculiarities of varieties, and even species, rapidly go under in tUe medley of desolation wrought by na- ture's opposing forces. On the other hand, what, up until now, we have learned as to the real value of old and new plants, intrinsic or as compared with others of their kind, cannot be re- garded as conclusive, and many of the opinions already formed will undergo modification when we reach the middle of September. Now is the time to judge bedding stock. The growing and use of this class of plants has expanded into an ex- tensive and highly profitable industry, and slow-going and shortsighted indeed is the florist who has nothing in his grounds new to him. nothing under trial worth to be watched, compared and judged. I can truly say I have never yet been on any florist's place, not the smallest, but what something new was tested, or •^ome novel experiment was under way, be It an entirely new plant or merely a new strain of petunias, pansies or ver- Ijenas, a new variety of salvia, geran- ium or canna. or well-known greenhouse olants tried for the first time as outdoor bedding stock, or a plant discovered among a lot of others in bed or border, p-reatly differing in habit, form or bloom from its companions — a sport which might be made the progenitor of a new. distinct and valuable variety. Now is the proper time to take a critical look at things in garden, field and trial grounds, with memorandum book in hand and a pocket full of labels. Good judgment and accuracy in this kind of work are of greatest value, and great tiaste out of place. Mistakes are likely to be made in sizing up a plant, or a variety, but as regards the correctness of names, or in the comparing of notes, or the fastening of labels, none should occur. Many a good variety has been discarded or lost entirely through hasty or faulty iudsrment and sometimes through careless labeling. FRED. W. TIMME. Information concerning the where- abouts of Thomas Leonard Ijocke is wanted, who left Cobham. Surrey, ten vears ago. Last heard of at Box 257. Lenox, Mass.. U. S. A., about six years ago. Information will be gratefully received by K. Locke, 39 Ranelagh road, FeIix.stowe, Suffolk. The man in question, when he first came to Ameri- ca, worked for A. Herrington, of Flor- ham Farms. Madison, N. J., but Mr. Herrington has heard nothing of him since he left Lenox. Septembers, 190B The Florists' Exchange 323 BONORA The Greatest Discovery of Modern Times. Used on tlie Lawns of the CAPITOL grounds of Washington, D, C, and in the following departments of thj sa,iuo city : Congressional Library Grounds, Botanical Gardens, Soldiers' Home, Zoological Gardens *' BONORA " is endorsed and used in the Parks of Greater New York, and by President Francis of the St. Louis World's Fair. "BONORA" is also used on the private estates of the following : Hon. Cornelius N. BUsb Mr. Jacob H. Schlff Mr. M. 0. D. Borden Mr. W. F. Havemeyer Mr. Daniel 0"Day Mr. 8. R. Guggenheim " BONORA " has a Mr. Samuel Sachs Mr. 8. N. Colgate Mr. F. W. Vanderbllt Mr. A. G. Vanderbllt Commodore Gerry Mr. Perry Belmont Mrs. Ogden Qielet Mr. R. M. Beekman Senator Aldrlch Mr. John A. McOall And many others. magical eflect upon grasses. For grass plots there is nothing to equal it, on account of its cleanliness, ease with which it is applied, and the quick results from its use. "BONORA" is indispensable for greenhouse use; it is water soluble, therefore immediately available for plant life. " BONORA " is clean to handle, having no offensive odor. *' UONORA" largely increases the production. "BONORA" is not a partial fertilizer, but a complete fertilizer. It increases root action, and feeds chlorphyl to the plant, which is like blood to the human being. The results of using " BONORA " are a healthier plant, better color to the foliage, increased size of blossom, larger stem, and improved keeping qualities when cut. It is pronounced the best of all for foliage and decorative plants, and second to none for fruits and vegetables under glass. " BONORA" causes all plant life to mature earlier. "BONORA" is made in liquid form, put up as follows: I, 2, Sand 10-gallon kegs, - - - per gallon, $2.00 Half-barrels, containing 25 gallons, - •• 1.75 Barrels, containing 50 gallons, - - - 1.50 One gallon makes 100 gallons when diluted with water. " BONORA" is also made in dry form, 10 lbs. making 'JSO gallons. Price, $5.00. Special price on larger quantities. BONORA CHEMICAL CO. tlt^ISHt^E^h NEW YORK ^^Send orders to the New York Ortice. Resnlts guaranteed or money refanded. Mention The Florlets' Exchange when writing. Newport, R. I. News Notes. After the Horse Show is over this week quite a few of the Summer people will begin to leave us and floral orders will show the approach of the ending season. It has been, on the whole, a very good season, perhaps not as successful as it looked early, but better than last year, on the whole. The best quality of outdoor stock is not over plentiful; there is a lot of Golden Glow and Hydrangea panicula- ta used to fill in at the large functions. American Beauty roses, good cattleyas and fine gardenias are what are want- ed, other flowers are secondary. Many of the trade took a half-day off last Wednesday, and thoroughly enjoyed the Rhode Island clambake at Southwick's Grove. For the exhibition of the Newport Horticultural Society, September 11 to 13, 1906, a number of special prizes have been offered by members and friends of the society; these premiums in addition to the regular awards, which amount to over 500, insure a splendid exhibition. Wadley & Smythe arranged a rural decoration of Autumn flowers for P. F. Collier's dinner at "The Moorings" last Friday evening. The dinner was served on the veranda, which was transformed into the appearance of a barn. Gladioli are coming in of fine quali- ty, but are selling lower than in past seasons; the very choicest spikes can be bought for $3 a hundred, with $1 a dozen the outside retail rate. Water lilies have, as usual, this past season come from Wickfoi'd, R. I., in enormous quanties; and oftentimes when other flowers have been short, our florists have used these lilies in decorations with good effect. They have been peddled on the streets for 26 cents a bunch of flfty flowers. The last plantings of Valentine beans and turnips are being made. We do not expect a killing frost until October last or even later, which gives everything a good chance to fully ripen. Newport is infested with caterpillars of various kinds, and many of our beautiful trees are being injured by them. At the recent lawn fete for the benefit of the Tuberculosis Association of Newport, a net profit of $16,313.15 was made; $1,276 of this amount from the fruit and flower table. F. W. Kalamazoo, Mich. News Notes. For the most part our florists are kept busy at the growing rather than at the selling end. Much work is being done now as quickly as possible so as to get into shape for the coming Winter, for already the night man has come on, and some firing is being done occasionally. This has been a record year for new greenhouse erections and rebuilding in Kalamazoo. A moderate estimate shows it about 125,000 feet of glass — surely a good showing for a city of 30,000 inhabitants. That there will be plenty of flowers next season to supply the local needs is assured, as all the growers report crops doing very well indeed. Roses have done well all the time since planting, and the carnations housed are a very fair average and away ahead of stock shipped in. I have heard considerable complaint of the quality of stock received, both last year and this, and as the prices paid were as high as the firm's reputation who supplied them, the disappoint- ment was doubly great. Having seen the goods, I know whereof I write. Grofvert & De Smith have extended their houses to the roadside, and are adding roses and general stock to their line this year. They will push the re- tail end. Mr. Meyers, the east side florist, has nearly finished rebuilding, and has a nice, compact establishment. I may note a cozy set of rooms for house- keeping also on the place, indicating a wedding somewhere in Indiana be- fore long. The trade extend their good wishes. S. B. Seed PANSIES Plants THE JENNINGS STRAIN of finest selected Panalee now ready. Large flowering. In great variety of finest colors. Good strong plants, «4.00 per 1000; 20OO for $7.00. These are flrst- class lu every respect. Fineftt Mixed Seed, $1.00 per pkge. of 3300 seeds; $5.u0peroz. Pansies» in b«d and bloom first of October, $6.00 per 1000 ; $3.00 per SCO. Cash with order. E. B. JENNINGS, ^"th^"'' Soulhport, Conn. Grower of the Finest Fansles. Ifentlon The Florists' ExchaDge when writing. GIANT PANSIES Finest quality guaranteed, $3.00 per 1008; 2000 for $5.00. UAISIKN. Double Snowball and Long- tBllow,$2.50 per 1000. HOLLYHOCKS, donble, five leading colors, fine, guaranteed to bloom, 6ctB. ALVSSUM, Double Giant, strong, 2!^ in.. 2 cts ASPAKAGCS, Sprengerl, for 3 In., 2 ots. PKIMUt, A, Quality Ouarauteed, 2 in..2 cts.; Seedlings. 75 cts. per 100, mailed. OIANT CY- CLAMEN Seed, finest quality, mixed, last at 40 cts. per 100. CASH. BYER FLOR«L CO.. Shippenaburg, Pa. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Pansy Seedlings The very choicest strains, mixed, $8.60 per 1000. Separate Colors, lavender, yellow and white, $1.00 per 1000. 0A8H WITH THE ORDER. J. CONDON, Florjst, r/ooTvN*'ri: Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. A BARGAIN IN PLANTS Boston Ferns, 2^ in., $4.00 per 100; 31n.,$8.0<9 per 100; 4 in., $12 00 per 100; 5in., $20.00 per 100; 6 In., $40.00 per 100. Draceeua Indivisa. 6 in., pot-grown, fine. $2.50 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri. 2!^ in.. $2.60 oer 100. Aepai^gus PlnmoBus Nanus, 2^ In., $3.00 per 100. Stevia,2mn..$2 50oerl00. AlysHnm. X In., $3,00 per 100. Kleld-grown Violets, P. of Wales and Campbell. $5 00 per 100. All the above is well- grown and in healthr condition. CasU, please. CONVERSE GREENHOUSES, Webster, flass. Mention the Florltti* Exchange when writing. PANSIES Peter Brown's prize strain, flne fleld-grown plants, strong and clean. $4.00 per 1000. Write for prices on large quantities. BOSTON F-ERMS, flne stock trom bench, ready tor 8 In., 60c. ; (or 5 In.. 15c. Hardy Everbloomlng PIIXKS, fleld-grown. 2c.. 3c. and 4c. rviUJS JAPOKICA, 18-24 in., trans- planted, 5c. CAL,VCAPiTIIi;s, 10-12 In., tranapl., 2c. S^LISBVRIA. adiantUolla, 6-6 ft., trans- planted, 16c. HIBISCUS CRimOOI* EVE, 3c. BOCCONIA CORDATA, 4c.; $3.00 per 100. RB1TBARB ROOTS, 6c. EDEN NURSERIES, Porl Allegany, Pa. Uentlon Tbe Florists' BicbanKe when wrlttnc. PANSY PLANTS Peter Brown's Prize Strain of Mammoth Hlooming^ Pansies. Fine stocky plants, grown In open field. Plants ready about September 10. $4.00 per 1000. CHARLES S. DUTTON, Ali, Holland, Mich. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. PANSY PLANTS Giant Market. Plants from my own home- grown seeds, selected Irom the best Giant varie- ties, mixed colors; flne stocky plants, ready about September 5, $2.60 per 1000. Send for prices OD 6,000 and 10,000 lots. Cash with order.. E. A. BLINN, Cromwell, Conn. MeoHoD the Florists* Exchsnge when writing. |iA||||ATl| pillCY Sweet scented Amerl- mAmmuin rniiai can grown, the finest florists' strain in the world ; shadings and m ark- iDgs in all colore, flowers trom 3-i Inch in diam- eter, loz.. 14.00; ^4 0z..$l.25: trade pkt., 26c. Shellroad Greenhouses, Grange P. 0 , Balto, Md. UentiOQ The Florists' axebanga when writing. 324 The Plorists' Exchange CLASSIFIED MDVERTISEMaiTS Cath with Order The columtus under tblB beading are re- served for advertisement* of Stock for Sale, Stock Wanted, Help Wanted. Situ- ations Wanted or other Want*; also of Ureenhouaea. Land, Second-Hand Mate- rials, etc.. For Sale or Rent Our charge is 10 cU. per line (7 words to the line), set solid, without display. Display advertisements In these col- umns 16 cenU per line; count 14 lines to the Inch. No advertisement taken for less than eo cents (3S words), except Situations Wanted. fif replies to Help Wanted, Situations Wanted, or other advertisements are to be addressed care of this office, add 10 cents to cover expense of forwarding.] STVGK^gRSALE^ FIELD grown carnatloDB, not picked over, all first-class stock. Enchantress. Lawson, Proa- perlty and Queen. Send for price list. Mra. P. l'\ Conley. Providence. R. I. CAItNATlONS field-grown, strong; about 2.000 May Navloi-, white; 1,000 Koosevelt; 1,000 ['fosperity;" 1.000 Qui-en Louise; 1,000 Lawson. C. Stone, ta Eayvii.-^_Ave., JerseyCjty. N- J;_ BOjES -Now ready, in 50 varieties, fine young plants. H. P.. H. T.. T , E.. CI. etc. Send for copy of new list, * Rosy P^oposltifns." and oflfer, ' tfood as Gold." The Leedle Fl ral Compapy. Spri' gfleld. Ohio CARNATIONS— Nice, field-grown plants. Joost, Pond. $40.00 per 1,000; Wolcott, Lawson. Pros- [lerity, $50.00 per 1.000; Enchantress. New Day- brrak. $60.00 per 1,000; 100 same rate. Terms cash. M. J. Schaaf. Dansvllle. N. 'Y. .■|(Hioi» IIOSICS. grafted two years, field grown. hvbii.l pmiicmal. $9 per 100; Teas. Tea hy- bii.is and Climbers, $10 per 100; Stafidards, fine bcii N $35 per 100; Munetti and briar stock for \vi. Iking, $10 per 1.000. Address M. Stein. l.niidoTivilb'. Albany. N. Y. CARNATinNS. medium sized plants. Queen Louise Lawson. Challenger. Joost. Flora Htll. Oueen. $5.00 per 100. Hydrangeas, pink, and Thomas Hogg:. 4 to S branches. $10 per 100. Field-grown, larger plants. 15 to 25 cents each. ■Tiihn Schafer. Ballston Spa. N. y. CATALPA SPECIOSA. Silver Maple. Red Bad, American Sweet Chestnut, Black Walnuts, Ozlcr nogwood. American Persimmon. American F>lm. Tulip. Poplar, Sweet Gum, Russian Mul- berry. Buckeye, Oaks, Sycamore, California Privet. Wistarias. Ampelopsls. Yucca Filamen- tosa, Althea Rosea. River Birch, and many other seedlings; also Tree and Shrub Seeds. Send for trade list. Forest Nursery & Seed Co.. McMlnnvIIle. Tenn. 'WAXTRO nt once, 350 good American Beauty ' riisi- plants, -out of 3'^ or 4 inch pots. John Ralph. Saratoga Spi'lngs, N. Y. SITUATIONS ____jnFANnrED SITUATION wanted; single, Al grower, roses, carnations; references. Address Florist. 147 Blcecker St., New York. FIRST-CLASS designer and decorator wants to make a change of position. Address G. C. 7 West Clinton St., Ilaledon, I'.-ilerson, X. J. , .\MKRICAN, thirty ypars old, good designer and decorator, used to first-class trade, also used to j;Teenhouse and garden work; no objection to West or S>nth- strictly temperate, good refer- ences. Address Harry C. Gray. Bar Harbor. Maine; SITUATION wanted in florist store, sixteen years' experience as salesman, designer, deco- rator, etc.; position wanted where honesty and attention to business are appreciated: strictly rmperate; first-class references. Address J. A.. ■■tire Florists' Exchange. WANTED — Position as working foreman, as grower of roses, carnations, chrysanthemums, vitdets. gencj-al line of flowering and bedding plants fur retiiil trade; Massachusetts preferred; t^erman. single, f^ge 37; hones.t and reliable. Address H. B-., care Florjgtfe' Ekchange. SEEDSMAN WISHES POSITION With almost thirty years' experience In the seed trade in all its branches, especially mail trade, catalogue work and advertising'- a New Kngland S edeman wishes a permant'Dt position Or, would devote part or all of his time to any reliable seed house, or dealer in hoiticultuial specialties. Cor- respoDdence kindly requested. Address SEEDSMAN Car© Florists' Ex:cl"iQnge WANTED — A good night fireman; send refer- ences and state wages expected. Address P. M. Olm. Bath. Maine. WANTED — Single man for growing roses, carna- tions and general stock ; position permanent to an Industrious man. Address Myers Bros.. Altoona. Pa. WANTED, rose grow-ef. one section, one assist- ant; one carnation grower; man for shipping n om. Address Lakeview Rose Gardens, James- town, N. Y. YOUNG experienced designer and eood salesman wants permanent position in first class store; not afraid of work. Address J. N., SITUATION wanted by German, single man, longl experience in growing carnations, chrysiiithe-' mums, palms beddlnt^ and Easter stock: rai>id potter: good propagator. Address J. O. care Florists' Excbanee. W.\NTED^A successful rose propagator as as- sistant: first-class references required; young' married man preferred; good chance for ad- , vancement for right man who is not afraid to ; work. Cliase Rose Co.. Riverside. Cal. I WANTED — A competent and experienced as- sistant in the houses on a private pLice. j Write full particulars, stating age, nationality, i what expeiienee in and wage.*? required, to | John Il(rd^;si.n. .320 Spring St., Newport. R. I. \ WANTF.D. partner with some capital, energetic, t in advantageous import and export business I with ofTices here and abroad; only thnse with' serious proi>osilion need apply; party acquainted with seed business preferred. Address J. G.. c 11 re Florists' Exchange. WANTED — A bright, sober and Industrious young man, between 19 and 25 years of age; German or Swiss preferred, to learn the propa- gating branch of the nursery business; or an ap- plicant with some experience will receive con- Mderaticn. Reply, stating age, to J. F., care I'lorlsts' Exchange. WANTED— A firstiolass grower of Bride and Brldemald roses; must fully understand- the business, to work under foreman; sober and re- liable: bring references from last place. .Good wages and permanent place. Also wanted, a first class carnation grower. Address A, L. Thome. Flushing, L. L, N. Y. WANTED—Working foreman, married man, Blrictly si^ber, to ;:row best quality roses for New York market P.aauiy, Hride and Bridesmaid, young and old plants, none but good roses wanted. Must thoroughly understand pre\enting mildew. black-rot, thrip. etc. Permanent place, referenrea required, experience, when disengaged, stale Wrtnes expected per month with house. Address, J R.. rare Florists' Exchange WANTEP — A competent gardener to take charge of our propagating department, having about 5.000 square feet of glass, and our lath house occupying 50,000 square feet. Must be a good propagator and have a general knowledge of or- namental trees and shrubs. A good opportunity for an energetic man who wishes to advance and who Is not afraid of work. Address Fan- cher Creek Nurseries. Inc., Fresno, Cal. BUSINESS ^PPORjnjNITI^ W.\NTEP — Second-hand hot water boiler; must be cheap for cash ; state what make and size; quote price. Address Wm. Becker. Box 48. Farmingdale. L. I. FOR SALE or to lease, greenhouses of about 25,000 feet of glass; hot-water heating; good house and barn; two acres of good land, in fine location, near trolley. Address G. M., care Florists' Exchange. TO LE.\SE -Greenhouse, 4,000 feet glass, heated by two sectional boilers; seven-room dwelling; barn; wagons; farm took land; five miles from city of SO, 000 population; 50 miles from New York. .Address J. J., care Florists' Exchange. FOR RENT or sale, at Highland. N. Y.. three greenhouses, each 24 x 200 feet, propagating house, TOO feet, planted with Bride. Brides- maid and American Beauty; ready for Winter; present tenant too ill to attend to it. Joseph Wood, Spring Valley. N. Y. ■ FOR SALE or rent, greenhouse establishment of the late William A. Bock; best location on Massachusetts Ave., doing good wholesale and retail business. Full particulars on application to James Paterson. Admr.. 2394 Massachtiaetta Ave., North Cambridge, Mass. I WILL sell a portion of my Interest in a florist business, established 35 years, to a grower of general gj-eenhouse stock; must understand the retail business, be a bustler, a good salesman and take entire charge of a greenhouse, for which he will receive a weekly salary and re- ceive a share of profit; please do not answer unless you have above quallficatlong and mean business. Location, Connecticut. F. T., care Florists* Exchange. GREENHOUSE PROPERTY FOR SALE— Within three miles of Lawrence, Mass. ; 1 ,500 roses, mostly American Beauty; 4,5U0 carnations. Lawson, White Lawson. Fair Maid, Enchantress, Boston Market, etc., all in thriving condition; seventeen acres laud; one seven-room story and a half cottage; one two-story house with all modern improvements; barn, wagon shed; one gof^d horse, three wagons, one double runner sled, one borso dump-cart, two new harnesses; cars pass every half-hour; reason for selling, old age: inquiries promptly answered; would sell houses separately If desired. Nathaniel Baker, 37 Merriraac St., Methuen. Mass. FOR SALE A centrally located retail flower store in Brooklyn, N. Y. Buelneaa established over elghtyears and must be sold onaccountof sick- ness Good Icebox and fixtures, and will sell cheap. This oiiportuDlty will bear the closest investigation. Apply S. G. B., care Florists' Exchange. UentloD the FlorUta* Exchaofe when writing MISCELLANEOUS SECONP-UAND boilers; several Lord & Burn- ham new style boilers, almost new; also HItcblngs & Weathered; complete in every way and tested before leaving shop. Wm. H. Lntton, West Side Avenue Depot. Jersey City, N. J. GREENHOUSE BOILER for sale; HItcbings & Co. boiler. No. 57. which has been used but four years and is in perfect condition; changes in greenhouse have made a large boiler neces- sary is my reason for selling. H. C. Shears, Hyde Park. Dutchess County, N. Y. FOR SALE— 900 feet 4-Inch cast iron hot water pipe, spigot ends to be cut, 6c. per foot. Davis Duplex Belt Pump. 2^4 inch suction 2 inch discharge. $60. Centrifugal pump, 3 'in. suction, 2 in. discharge. $25. Low pressure American Blower Co. steam engine, 10 to 20 pounds steam. 4 to 15 h. p.. $150. C. & G. L. Pennock. Lansdowne. Pa. DIRECTORY Price $2.00, Postpaid Address !.T.DELeinBBEPTG.&POB.CO. LIMITED 2 to 8 Duane Street, New YorK Buffalo, N. Y. News Jottings. Business in tlie stores runs light at piesent. The Summer standby, funer- al worlc, has been in only slight call for several weeks, and flowers, if any- thing, are over plenty. Just at pres- ent the finest branching asters are to be had on buyer's terms. Roses, a bit unfinislied as yet from new crops, go at low figures when moved at all. Carnations are not seen much. While this city, with its stretches of asphalt pavement, seems quite a paradise for autoniobiles for pleasure, they enter into business uses slowly. Palmer's is the only florist establish- ment using one, and which they nov have run some months. Tt oeems that difficulty lies in the matter of obtain- ing a driver adapted to the require- ments. Mr. Palmer states that with a well-trained chauffeur he accom- plishes what he commonly relied on four horses to perform, the latter be- ing employed in half-day relays, and using two wagons. Fred. Scliwe'rdt, of Schwerdt & Ber- ner. growers at Cheektowaga. met with a runaway accident some weeks since, resulting in injury to his right foot so serious that the use of crutches has since been his only resource for loco- motion. Speedy recovery is now promised, however, and a return to his wonted activity. Emil Brueoher. leading salesman at Kasting's wholesale place, spent a re- cent week's outing about Niagara Biver fishing resorts, and he refers modestly to his piscatorial achievements. The local bVganized branch of the Gardeners' and Florists' Union bloomed forth quite brilliantly in the Labor Day parade with a wagon dis- play of palms and flowers, and, further, motto-bedecked. The affair begot lib- eral attention. VIDI. FOR SALE Greenhouse Material milled from Gulf Cypress, to any detail furnished, or our own patterns as desired, cut and spliced ready for erection. Estimates for com- plete constructions furnished. V E. REICH, Brooklyn, N. Y. 1429-1437 Metropolitan Ave. Mention The Florists' Bicbange when writing. FOR SALE pimnc Rider -Ericsson. Second-hand, from rUInro 940.00 up; all repaira; other makes; new ; cheap. Dnil CDC 1 second-hand No. 36 Florida Steam DUILCnO Boiler, good condition, will heat 1,000 square feet of glass, for $35.00. 3 Richmond cast Iron sectional boilers. Al condition, will heat 2,000 square feet of glass each, at S45.00 each; 1 No. 17 Hitchings in flrst-claae condition. $75.00. DIDC Good serviceable second - hand, with lire Threads; 2-ln.. 7 cte.; H^-ln.. edicts.; IM-ln., 3flictB.; 1-in.. 3ct8.; 2H in.,10ct8.; 3 in.. Ucts.; 4in.,I9ct8.: 4 in. cast iron, ]2ct8. New 2-in. Standard, full lengths, with couplings, SH cts. ft. Old and new flttingfl and valves. CTnPI^C «-ln.-3«-ln. pipe, tl.lt>. DIDC VICC( New. No. 1 Blneed. grips M'in.-l rirC llOLO in. pipe. $2.00. CARnFM Hn?P ''«''• win., guaranteed lOO-lba. DHnULn nUOL pressure. 7« cts. per «.; H-ln. not guaranteed. 4^ cts. per ft. UdT RPn ?i?ll New. Cypress. 3-ft.xe ft.. from nUI-DtU OMon 70 Ota. up; glazed, complete, from f 1.60 up. Second-liand, aa good as new. complete, at ^1.25 and $1.00 each. RAniATHQ^ Bteam, aa good as new. all sizes. nAUIHIUno about 3 ft. high, at 16 cts. per column. A I AOO N^'w American. 50 sq. ft. to the IlLllSd >>°^' "l^l^ 'Id l^icl^' Single, at •■■•'^'"' M.70 per box; 12il2 and 10x16 B, Double, at $2.G5; 12x14. 12x16, 12x20. 14x14 B, Dou- ble, at t2,SD; 16x16. 16x18, 14x20 B. Double, at $3.10; 16x24 B, Double, at $3.30, 10x12, Old single, at $1.60. Getonr prices on New Gnlf Cypress Bnild- inff Material, A'entllatinK Apparatus. Oil, White I.ead, Pntty, Paint, Points, etc. ETROPOLITAN ATERIAL CO. 13d8-1408 Metropolitan Avenue, BROOKLYN, N.Y. IfsBtloB Tbe riorUts* Bxcbanre when wrltlnf. M] gepteiiilicr 'J lui.ft The Florists' Exchange 325 REVIEW OF THE MARKET N RW YORK. — There has been a de- cided shortening up in the quantities of Hride and Bridesmaid roses within the last few days, consequently we do not hear so much about lots being cleared out at 2Bc. per 100, as was the case one week ago. Fifty cents seems to be the lowest figure quoted at this time, and from that the price runs anywhere up to $4 per 100, according to quality. Amer- ican Beauty rosos can yet be quoted as quite plentiful, with no change in values. There is no doubt whatever that this rose was never so plentiful at this time of the year as now ; what with the crops from the new ranges of glass that went up around Scarboro last year, and the big crops that are cnming in from Rhode Island, the city is rather too well supplied at present writing for what demand there is going. _ The recent heavy rains have had a checking influence upon the aster crop, and there is not near the number of fine long-stemmed blooms, such as has been usual for the last few years. There are still plentv of the small blooms coming in, however, but they do not yield satis- factory prices. Carnations are very scarce as yet, neither have dahlias begun to come in verv heavily. Hydrangea Is still arriving in loads and bringing but scant returns. Lily of the valley i.'^ more than nmple for the needs, and occasional sacrifices have to be made to clear out. Gladiolus and speclosum lilies are more than plentiful ; tuberoses have just made their appearance. September has started in extremely quiet, but as it !s in the natural order of things for trade to pick up, now that people are returning to their city homes, we may confidently look for a general revival along all lines of the flower and plant trade in the near future. BOSTON. — Excessive rains the past few days have destroyed all outside crops, such as asters, lilies, etc. There has, in consequence, been a scarcity of these flowers, and perhaps also a little better demand, so that prices of many things have almost doubled those of a week ago. Asters, which sold a week ago at 300 for $1, to-day readily brought $1 and $2 per 100. Gladioli are not at all plentiful. Roses are plentiful enough to supply the demand, and the quality has improved wonderfully. Prices are a little better than a week ago. Carnations are of somewhat better quality, although the stems are yet short. Green goods remain practically without change. J. W. D. ST. LOUIS. — The extremely wa rm weather the past week had a bad effect on the florist business throughout this city. The great rain and windstorm of Saturday morning brought cooler weather, so trade is better this week. It always revives somewhat at the opening of the public schools. Nothing extra was looked for on Labor Day. Cut flowers generally are beginning to attain more size and better quality, especially roses and carna- tions. The wholesale houses are well supplied. Funeral work is the only thing keeping us busy at present, and, of course, white stock sells well. The b-et- ter grades of roses are in demand, but the smaller ones go slowly. American Beauty bring $2.50 per dozen. Extra good Kaiserin Augusta Victoria., Souve- nir du President Camot and Perle des Jardins bring $5 per 100. Some extra Bride, Bridesmaid and Meteor bring about the same price. The bulk of the stock is generally cleaned up at $3 and $4 a 100. Carnations are still small and short- stemmed. A few good Enchantress are seen at $2. Mrs. Fisher in white is fairly good ; these bring $1. Reds are very poor, as are Mrs. T. W. Lawson. Asters are very much in evidence in all colors. White and purple sell well, pink goes slowly; 52 per 100 is the top price, and down as low as 50 cents for common. Lily of the valley is in plenty and of good quality at $3. All outdoor stock, such as tuberoses and gladioli, daisies, water and auratum lilies are quite plen- tiful, with slow sale. The market has a good supply of greens of all kinds, which soli at the usual prices. ST. PATRICK. INDIANAPOLIS. — The market this week is far better supplied with stock than last week. Late asters have begun to bloom in large quantities and are not affected by stem rat, as in the past; se- lect ones bring $1 to $1.50 a 100; medium grades are plentiful at 50c. New crop carnations are in piany cases now sal- able, the stems averaging 8 to 12 inches; $1 per 100 is asked for them. L. rubrum and album still remain in quantity and are in demand for funeral work at $5 per too. A few dahlias may be had at Tom- linsnn Hall Market at $1 to $3 per 100. From now nn until frost, cosmos will be a very satisfactory flower; tlie quality this season is good: 75c, tn Jl per 100 sprays is the usual price. Goldenrod and wild asters are used bv the retailers for window decoration: they are gathered and brought to market in large bunches. at 50c. to $1 each. Home-grown gladioli are improving; %z to $3 per 100 is ob- tained for them. Roses, for this early date, are of ex- ceptional quality- Special Kaiserin Augusta Victoria (and they are special) sell at $6 to $7 per 100. The best La France and Souvenir du President Car- not bring $7 to $8; shorts $2 to ?3. At retail, the best stock sells at $1.50 to $2.50 a dozen. Bride and Bridesmaid are "btaining a firmer hold on this market at $.". a 100 for select stock. Mme. Abel Chatenay is still in fine condition and sells well. Many American Beauty have been used by the retailers: cool weather has heightened the color of the flowers; select 3fi-inch sell at $25 a 100. 24 to 30- inch at $15 to $20, and shorts. $3 to $5. I. B. CHICAGO. — A decided drop was ex- perienced in this market in the demand for flowers of all kinds during the past week ; a slower one has not been experi- enced all Summer. Starting in during the first days of last week, the demand rell away during the middle of the week and has continued slowing up until the present writing. What the demand will he a f ter this is hard to forecast, and just what effect the present unprecedented spell of cold weather will have on the sales from now on cannot be foretold. That there will be a decided falling off in receipts of stock is sure, and, in con- sequence, prices may be expected to ad- vance. The supply of outside stock will not be very heavy for the next few days, as the severe rainstorm of last week will have damaged them to a great ex- tent. This will leave a better opening for indoor-grown stock for a few days at least. The supply of American Beauty has fallen off from last report, and prices have stiffened up considerably, a fairly good demand having kept stock closely cleaned up; prices range from $4 to $32 per 100. Bride and Bridesmaid liave increased offerings, but the quality does not average high ; prices vary from $1 to $G per 100. Golden Gate the same. Perle. Meteor and Ivory the same. Lib- erty is not over plentiful at from $2 to $8. KiUamey is beginning to arrive in good condition, and to show its good qual- ities; prices on these range from $2 to $5 per 100. Richmond at the same price. Mme. Chatenay, $2 to $6. Carnations have increased In supply during the past week. But with the advent of colder weather the receipts are likely to diminish for the next few days, with outdoor stock completely shut off. Stock ran from very good to very soft and of inferior quality, fetching from 50c. to $2 per 100. Asters are in unlimited quantities, with but little demand, it being found very hard to move them at anything like a fair price. The percentage of good ones has been smaller than in former years, .and we doubt if there was ever as many of inferior quality seen on this market. Prices range from 25c. to $2.50 per 100. Lilies are not so plentiful ; auratums are nearly out of the market; longiflor- unis from cold storage bring from $8 to $12 per 100. Gladioli is coming in freely from late planted corms, and some fine ones are occasionally seen. Prices range from $2 to $4 per 100. Dahlias are not so plentiful as in for- mer years, and sell from $2 to $4. Lily of the valley is scarce and prices high, at $2 to $4. Green goods plentiful, with light sales. R. J. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. T. R. WATSON. Plymouth. Mass.— Fall Trade List of Nursery Stock. GODFREY ASCHMANN. Philadelphia. — Price List of Azaleas. Araucarias, Palms, Ferns, etc. P. J. BERCKMANS COMPANY, Au- gusta, Ga. — Wholesale Trade Catalogue of Fruitland Nurseries. Illustrated. CALIFORNIA ROSE COMPANY, Los Angeles. Cal. — Illustrated Catalogue of Field-Grown Rose Bushes on Own Roots. JOHNSON & STOKES, Philadelphia, Pa. — High-grade Bulbs and Flower Seeds for Florists and Private Gardeners. A comprehensive and meaty catalogue. PETER HENDERSON & CO., New York. — Catalogue of Superior Bulbs, Plants and Seeds for Autumn Planting; also Seasonable Requisites. Illustrated. Veiy comprehensive. Also Catalogue of Agricultural Seeds. ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON, New Y(jrk. — Summer and Autumn Catalogue of Bulbs of Quality : Flower and Vege- t:it>lc Seeds, etc. Profusely illustrated. A soecialty is made of "Quality" collec- linns of bulbs for the open ground. An ill t iTfsting catalogue. COMING EXHIBITIONS. WACO. TEXAS, November 15-lS In- clusive.— Tenth annual chrysanthemum show of Texas State Floral Society. Sec- retary, Mrs. L. A. Shumway ; judge, H. F. Good, Springfield, Ohio. HRMS WHO ARE BUILDING -WON. MASS. — E. F. Oliver Is building an addition to his greenhouse. ^'■nltCKSTKR. N. -Y.— S. M. Flint Is liiiilding a greenhouse, 20x30 feet. KT^'t;M.AN. O. — The new greenhouses under construction bv A. Mathews & Son .ire nearing completion and when fln- isiied they will be the largest of the kind in this section. CHANGES IN BUSINESS. i:i)i;r.riKR. COL. — C. F. Fawcett has .siueeeded to the florist's establishment of John M. Johnson, at Fifteenth street and Arapahoe avenue. PUTNAM, R. I.— Mrs. Gertrude A. Ely has purchased the greenhouse business of H. E. T.,incoln. New York. News Notes. With almost three days of soaking rain, which finally wound up in the afternoon of Labor Day, the flower business did not have a very auspi- cious opening for September. Retail trade still continues to be unusually quiet, but better conditions are looked for in the early future. News comes from Newport that paper flowers are being highly re- garded in society circles, and that some man, one who is received by the most exclusive families, but whose purse is somewhat impoverished, has hit upon the means of earning an honest dollar by booming paper flow- ers, which are being used extensively as cotillion favors, etc. This seems rather hard on the florist business, but what can be done? Shall we let the matter work its own end quietly, for of a surety these paper flowers will soon go out of fashion again; or shall we endeavor to enlist the ser- vices of a society man who is willing to undertake the work and pay him a regular commission on the business he brings? The latter idea seems to be the most likely method and will, no doubt, favorably recommend itself to those florists whose business has suf- fered a diminution since the trade in paper flowers received such an im- petus, through the influence of these society wards. The Cottage Gardens Company, Queens, N. T., is erecting a new of- fice building, 32 x 65 feet. The rail- road embankment at the back of the greenhouses has been terraced and an additional acre of ground thereby secured, which is being devoted to frames for herbaceous stock. N. Lecakes and his salesman, J. Foley, have just returned from a southern trip. They were away over two weeks and visited the districts in Virginia and Carolina where the galax leaves and holly are shipped from. They report a pleasant trip and a plentiful supply of green goods for the coming season. Alex. J. Guttman will move into his new quarters, 43 West Twenty- eighth street to-day (Saturday). Mr. Guttman has leased his store in Twenty-ninth street to two young men who have been in the employ of Chas. Mallang for some time, and who in- tend to conduct a wholesale plant trade. While returning home from church last Sunday morning, Mrs. W. F. Sher- idan had the misfoi'tune to wrench some of the ligaments in one of her ankles by a mis-step, causing much pain and a sprain that will confine her to the house for several weeks. The annual flower and plant show of the Schwaebischer Saengerbund is being held this week in Ridgewood Park, Brooklyn. The judges are Carl T\'oerner, Anton Schultheis and Ed- ward Dressel. President of the New York Florists' Club Prank H. Traendly Is under- going a severe siege of hay fever, for which there is but one remedy, frosty weather. Mrs. Traendly, who has been quite 111 for several weeks, Is improving rapidly and has reached the convale.sccnt stage. John I. Raynor is nursing a severe attack of that old-fashioned com- plaint, ".shingles." He Is determined not to let It get the best of him, how- ever, and Is attending his business every day. The New York Florists' Club will resume its monthly meetings, com- mencing Monday next, September 11. This being the first gathering together of the craft after the Summer vaca- tion, a very Interesting meeting is an- ticipated. Herbaceous and other hardy flowers are called for, and there will no doubt be a very comprehensive ex- hibit, as was the cap«i at the Septem- ber meeting last year. There will also be descriptive talks by some of the club's orators who attended the re- cent convention of the S. A. F. in Washington. If Patrick O'Mara gets back from his western trip in time we shall probably have an in- teresting talk from him on the won- ders of the great west. Besides all this, there will be the commissary de- partment offerings by J. B. Nugent and his able assistants. . The premium list has been i.ssued for the annual exhibition of the Hunt- ington Horticultural and Agricultural Society, which takes place at that town October 6. Besides the usual premiums there are prizes offered fr.r collections of wild flowers, al.so for vegetables grown by young people. The total classes in the exhibition schedule number ninety-two. John Young is now receiving the first crops for the season of carnations from the Cottage Garden's green- houses. The new white variety, Lieut. Peary, is coming in in fine shape; it is a grand white and proves a ready seller. W. C. Mansfield returned from the Thousand Islands Thursday morning where he has been spending his Sum- mer vacation. Jeaiinie, the youngest daughter of TT- ?■ B'™'*'. won second prize in the Highland dress competition, open to boys and girls, at the annual games of the Caledonian Club, held on Labor Day, at Washington Park, Maspeth, L. I. H. A. Bunyard, who has been laid up m the Alexian Brothers Hospital Elizabeth. N. J., for the last three weeks with rheumatism, has suflici- ently recovered to be about again Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Ward and their son David are visiting in California. Robert Craig, of Philadelphia, Pa was m the city a few days this week. Chicago. News of the Week. .v."^^,®.- Pi'eliminary premium list of the Horticultural Society of Chicago for the coming Fall flower show has been issued and mailed to those in the trade and members of the society The show takes place some time in No- vember, exact date not having been set as yet, and will, without doubt be held in Brooks' Casino, on Wabash avenue and Peck ct., this being convenient to all elevated roads aiul nearly all the surface street car lines onf" ,?■';'' '", *he store of O. Johnson, 804 Milwaukee avenue, did some dam- age to interior and fixtures on Satur- day night. P. J. Hauswirth left on Thursday night for Nashville, Tenn., to attend the Red Men's Head Council meeting A. Lange has returned home from his trip abroad, having spent Julv and August in Germany, Belgium and France. John Degnan and A. L. Vaughan made a flying trip to LIbertyville to see the Chicago Rose Company's new establishment and inspect their stock Commencing Tuesday, September 5, all the wholesale house will keep open until 6 p. m.. Instead of closing at 5 p. m., as they did through the months "f July and August. A great many of the wholesale houses closed at noon Labor Day for the first time in their history. Some of the retailers also closed up at noon on that day. Visitors In town: Fred. Breltmeyer, Fietrolt, Mich.; Mr. Hess, of Hess & ."^woboda, Omaha. Neb.; William P. Gude, Washington. D. C., and A. Klokner, Wauwautsa, Wis ROBERT JOHNSTONE. 326 The Plorists' Exchange 100,000 a CARNATIONS FINE HEALTHY PLANTS ^^ p^ I ^^ I f^ Ne^v Commercial Scarlet. Growo in rows I. P^ I 2^ I ^^ three feet apart. $2.00 per doz. ; $15.00 per 100. FLAMINQO, $10.00 per 100. HRS. NELSON, THE QUEEN, PROSPERITY, $6.00 per 100. QUEEN LOUISE LORNA HERHAID PORTIA MORNING OLORY FUORIANA PALHER ELDORADO DAYBREAK DOROTHY WHITE CLOUD HARRY FENN $5.00 per 100. J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. CARNATIONS FIEI.D-GRO'WJN Plants, Stroni;;, Clean and Healttay. Ready for Immediate Delivery Per 100 Per 1000 mRS. TH08. ■«V. tA-WSON $6 00 $50 00 MRS. E. A. NELSON 5 00 40 00 MORKINO GLORY .5 00 40 00 UlTARDIAN ABiGEL 5 00 40 00 CRUSADER 5 00 40 00 FLORA HILL 5 00 40 00 QUEEN LOUISE 5 00 40 00 ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, 31/2 inch 5 00 45 00 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 3V2 inch 5 00 45 00 All plants sold under the express condition that If not satisfactory when received they are to be immediately returned, when money will be refunded. PETER REINBERC, 51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO Hannah Hobart The Pride of California ^m ^ The Grandest of Pink Carnations A shade deeper than Lawson, blooms four to four and one-half inches across, full and regular. Stems long and strong. Does not burst the calyx. Growth free and easy. A prolific bloomer. Its flowers wholesale for a higher price than any other carnation in the San Francisco market (See illustration and full description in The Florists' Exchange of July 1, 1905.) Orders for rooted cuttings booked now and filled in rotation beginning January 1, 1906, at $3.00 per 12; 1:15.00 per 100; $130.00 per 1000. JOHN H.SIEVERS & CO.,?:'^p^^Sco.'S The Queen THE BEST WHITE CARNATION Well-grown plants, from the field $8.00 per 100. This stock is equal in quality to what we have planted in our own houses. DAILLEDOUZE BROS. FLATBUSH, BROOKLYN, N. Y. Carnations Per 100 Lawson $6.00 Flamingo . 5.00 Queen 5.00 Prospector.. 5.00 Field-grown plants. SMILAX Per 101 Prosperity $5.00 Soott 4.00 Morn i n g Glory 4.00 .$1.60 per 100 n. W. FIELD, Northampton, Mass. ABUNDANCE The Most Wonderfully Prolific Carnation Ever in Existence IT hadn't any prizes, certlBcates of merit, medals, or anything of that sort to recom- mend It, but it has nine years of a wonderfully prolific life to its credit, which the certificated, bemedaled, varieties haven't got when first offered to the trade. It Is not an untried variety that is barely brought into existence before it is put on the market, only to disappear In a year or two, but is one by which I have earned my liviug for yeais and is likely to do so for me for some years to come, for it Is as strong, healthy and proliflo to-day as it was in the first years of its life. I have grown It exclusively ever since I got stock enough to fill up with, and will grow no other variety while Abundance pays me so well. It is a pure white, very fragrant, of good size, 2;^ Inches, with a stem 14 to 16 inches long in early Fall and Winter, reaching 3 inches, with a stem iy, to 3 ft. long In late Winter and Spring It has the slim, wiry growthof Lizzie McGowan, of which it is a seedling crossed by Wm. Scott, but it is a great deal more proliflc than either parent; in fact, there is nothing to compare with it for bloaming. It is an absolute non-cropper, but is smothered with shoots in all stages of growth from the time it Is benched in Fall until thrown out in Summer. A carnation for the bread winner and not for the fancier It is an exceedingly free, rapid and healthy grower; has never been subject to stem rot, or any other disease, and can be transplanted at any time or in any way, as it takes hold of the new situation at once and never turns a leaf yellow. ROOTED CUTTINGS, SOO at lOOO Price Price $10 00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. Cash with Okder, Please. Cuttings delivered in strict rotation as soon as rooted, and nothing but first-class stock .sent out, as I have an abundance of stock to produce from. R. FISCHER, Great Week, L. I,, N. Y. MY MARYLAND JESSICA (Pure White) (Red and White Variegated) Two Great Carnations for 1 906 $2.50 per doz.; $12.00 per 100; $100 00 per 1000 Are you shrewd in business ? Yes ? Then write us immediately concerning these two grand Carnations. THE E. G. HILL GO. RICHMOND, IND. THE H. WEBER & SONS GO. OAKLAND, MD. riCLDQROWN CARNATION PLANTS 25,000 LAWSON Per 100 Per 100 Lawson $6.00 Prosperity $4.00 Bradt 6.00 Wolcott • .... 4.00 Naylor 5.00 Scott 3.00 Louise 5.00 Maceo 4.00 EPW, J. TAYLOR. SOUTHPORT, CT. THE QUEEN The best white Carnation. Field-grown plants. $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. H. F. LITTLEFI ELD, Worcester, Mass. Field-Grown Plants CARNATIONS Prosperity $45.00 per 1000 l Vesper $35.00 per 1000 Flamingo 76.00 " Nelson 36.00 ■' May Naylor 4I> 00 " Joost 35.00 Flora Hill 40.00 " ' Roosevelt 40.00 THE PHILADELPHIA GUT FLOWER GO., Philadelphia, Pa. 1516 and 1518 Sansom Street. carnations r. DORNER e> »ONS CO. LA rAYtTTE, IIND. MendoD The FlorlBta* Bzchange when writing. 5,000 Lawsons JOHN JOYCE $45.00 per 1000. COIIgOrSi Ni Yi Mention The FlorlBta' Exchange when writing. September 9, 1905 The Florists' Exchange 327 FIELD-CROWN CARNATIONS QUEEN LOUISE, $6.00 per 100. (JUEKN, GOV. WOLCOTT, ENCHAN- THE.'SS, INDIANAPOLIS, PROSPERITY. JUDGE HINSDALE, HARLOWARDEN, OCTOROON, ESTELI-E, FLASilNGO, $6.0u per 100. GOLDEN BEAUTY. NELSON FISHER, $7.0U pwr 100. S J. REUTCR, Westerly, R.I. Mention The Flnplr«t»* Erfhune^ whpp writlne. CARNATIONS Large, Healthy Pl.itits to clean oat. Per 100 Per 11)00 600 Lawaon tt.OO $36.00 2000 Fair Maid 4.00 S6 00 2000 PriDcesB Violets 6.00 Cash or C. O. D. F. J. DOLANSKY. LYNN, MASS. Mention The Florists* Exchange wben writing. CARNATIONS FieKl-ei^own part med'ni plants 150 tawson, 100 Prosperity, 200 Mrs. Patten* 60 The Queen. 600 M. Louise, 50 Fair Maid, 60 H. Feon. 300 Harlowarden, and red ItiO Dexter Pierce, 60 Estelle, 200 Challenger, U 00 per 100, while they last. STANDARD GREENHOUSES, Norwood, R. I. Uentlon Tbe Florlata' ExchsDve wbea writlns FICLrD-GROTVl^ CARNATIONS 1,000 Ploriana, 1500 Lord, 1500 Pros- perity, 1000 Passmore, BOO Harrj- Fenn, at $50.00 per 1000. CHARLES H.TOTTY, Madison, N.J. UentloD The Florlsta* Exchange wben writing, CARNATIONS PROSPERITY, SCOTT Fine large plants, 10 to 12 flowering shoots, $5.00 per 100; J6.5.00 per lOiiO. J. F. MARSDEN, Far Rockaway, L. I., N. Y. Upntlon tbfr Flnrliibi' Wurtnocr^ when wrltlTiff FIELD-CROWN CARNATION STOCK SOLD OUT ROBT. C. PYE, Nyack. N. Y. McQtlon th« Florlif Kxchange wben writing. FleiMiiowD liarDallODii 8000 Prosperity. Per 100, $4.00; per 1000, $35.00. 4000 Enchantress. Per 100, $7.00; per 1000, $65.00. StroDg, healthy plants. Cash with order. E. N. KRONINGER, lllentown, Pa. Mention tbe Florists' Bxcbanre wben writlnjr- HELEN GODDARD The Coming Commercial Pink Carnation Booted cuttings, roady January 1. 1906. Price, HO.OOrerlOO: $76.00 per 1000. S. J.GODDARD, Framln|ham, Mass. Mention The Florlsta' Exchange when writing. 600 ESTELLE strong: and healthy field-grown plants, $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. CASH WITH ORDER. W. SABRANSKY, Kenton, Ohio Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS Mrs. F. JooBt, $:!0."0 per lOOO. A good pink seedling, $40.00 per lOOO TRANH NiaUET, riori»t, Patcbogue, N. Y. Mpntlnn The Florists' Exchange when wrUlng. Field-grown, stocky, healthy, fine plants. CARNATIONS Enchantress, S6.00 per 100. Boston Market, Queen Louise, Mrs. Joost, Estelle, Flamingo, $5.00 per 100. n ^ C B Q A few Bride, Bridesmaid, Gate W\\^^^9 and Ivory. No. 1 stock, 3 v; and 4 In., $4.00 per 100 to close out. Cash with order. SMITH & GANNETT, Geneva, N.Y. Mention the Florists* Bxchang* when writing. The Beautiful Pink Carnation CANDACE Dissemination 1906, S2.0* per d02. . f 12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Wonderlully Productive. Indianapolis Flower and Plant Co. and John Harije, Indianapolis, Ind. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. ORDERS BOOKED TOR TALL TOR 5000 FIELD CARNATIONS Efltelle. Enchantress. Qneen Louise. Flora Hill, Boston Market, Joost. The Queen (white), Dorothy, KIbon. a fine red. Also 10,000 field and pot ^rown VIOLETS, L. H. Campbell. Swanley White, Prin- cess of Wales, Dorset and California. Write for prices. BENJ. CONNELL, West Grove. Pa. Mention The Florlsta* Exchange whe» writing. FIELD-CROWN CARNATIONS Encliantress, Prosperity, Lord, White Bradt and a good white seedling. Prices on application. Terms cash. JEROME SUYDAM,Flatbu$h, Brooklyn, N.Y. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. Field-Crown CARNATIONS MRS. T. W. LAWSON ENCHANTRESS $5.00 per 100 ; $45.00 per 1000. CASH SCHNEIDER & NOE, Congers, N. Y. Mention the FlorlBts' Exchange when writing. f:^.lZ>Jtt CARNATIONS strong and Healthy Stock. 300 Proeiierity, 200 Lawson, 76 Queen Louise, 126 Boston Market, 2.5 Enchantress, 100 (Governor Woicott, 50 Florian na. 60 Mrs. Bradt, $5.00 per 100. 100 Dahelm, $6.00 per 100. lOu Joost, 25 Roose- velt. 25 Lorna, 50 Marquis, $1.00 per 100. The whole lot for $60.00, cash. NENRY HANSEN, Catskill, N. Y. Mention Tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. Carnation Plants Qneen. Boston Market, FairMaid, $1.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. Enchantress, $5.00 per 100. Rooted Cuttings or CHRYSANTHEMUMS, $5.00 per 1000. COOLIDGE BROS., South Sudbury, Mass. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS THESE PLANTS AKB FIXE 100 lOOO 6000 Fair Maid, 10 to 30 shoots $e.00$te.00 3000 Mrs. Joost 4.B0 40.00 6000 Queen Lonise 4.60 40.00 3.000 LADY CAMPBELL VIOLETS Field-grown, clean, no dlseaee, $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per lOOO. H. V. SO^A/LE 325 Coffin Ave., New Bedford, Mass. UentlOD the Florists' Bxchanxe wben wrltlDg. DIFFERENT STOCK FIELD-CROWN CARNATIONS. Goon L.VBOE Healthy Stock. Qaeen Loui Lord, Guard $4.00 per 100. Christinas per 100. •TernHalem ^mllax. out AsparMgas i^er 100. . Flora Hill, Mrs. Joost, Oenevieve ian Angel. Ethel Crocker. Dorothy, Peppers, ont of 4J^ in. pots, $6.00 Cherries, fine plants. $3 00 per 100. of2^^in pots, $1.2^ per 100. Spr«Dgerl, out of 2M In, pots, $2.00 B.RiBfC:,L,ewl8l>nritr( Pa. ■ Florists' Excbsnge when wrttlnr. CARNATIONS Per 100 Per 1000 500 NELSON $6.0U 1000 QUEEN LOUISE. . 2000 MURPHY'S WHITE. 600 FLORA HILL . . . 450 PROSPERITY . . . 800 ETHEL CROCKER . 2000 MRS. JOOST . . . 5.00 $45.00 4.00 40.00 5.00 5.00 3.00 40 00 G. HANSON, tJ^^^^or*',". HARRISBUR8, PA. Mpntlnn Thp FlnrlHtw' Bichnnge when writing- FIELD-fiBOffill CHBIUTIIJIS LAST CAL.I4 Per 100 200 LAWSON, first size $8.00 UIO KNCHANTRESS, first Size 8.00 200 TIGER, first size 6.00 lUO RED L.VWSON, first size 10.00 60 MRS. PATTEN, first size 8.00 100 EVELINA, first size 6.00 100 THE OUEEN, second size 6.00 100 HARHY FENN, second size 6.00 These plants are extra strong and Al In every respect. $50.00 net cash for the lot. HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa. Mei.tlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS strong, clean, healthy field-grown Carnation plants now ready, 100 1000 Mrs. Lawson $6.00 $16.00 Guardian Angel 4.00 35.00 Morning: Glory «.00 35.00 Mrs. Higinbotliam 4.00 36.00 White Cloud 6.00 40 00 Estelle 6.00 Enchantress 7.00 66.00 Armazlndy 4.00 36.00 WIETOR BROS., 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago MentloD Tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. Field Grown Carnations SCOTT, $35.00 per 1000. QUEEN LOUISE, $40.00 per 1000. AOniRAL CERVERA, best paying yellow, $40.00 per 1000. Also fine stock of ARAUCARIA5 $1.00 to $3.00 each. CASA H. C. 5TEINH0FF West Hoboken, N. J. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writlog. CARNATIONS 700 The Belle FIELD- GROWN Per 100 Per 1000 . $10 00 $95 00 500 Mrs. Patten ,,., 8.00 75 00 600 Nelson Fisher ,,.,, 1000 Mrs. Nelson .. 6.00 66 00 500 Estelle 7.00 66 00 200 Boston Market .... 6.00 lUOU White (loud. .... 6.00 55.0. CHRYSANTHEMUMS s. V«lil8,7s'Mill?cenl Rich ardBon, 160 C. H. Diederlch. 2 in., $2.60 per lOO. Rfl^F PI iNT^ •'"' ■• '"• P«''e. »'-oo; 200 s in. nUOt rLHniO Bride, at $4.00 per 100 ; ItO Sl-j in. Gate. 125 2Lj in. Ivory, at $3.00 per 100. FERNS. Boston, 3 In.. $8.00 : 4 In., $12.00; Plersonl 3 in.. $10.00. Cash, or 0. O. D. W. J. & M. S. VESEY, Fort Wayne, Ind. Mention The FlorUta* ExdiAnre wbea wrlttng. CD SUPPORT J 0 The Model EXTENSION Endorsed by all the lead- ingcamatlongrowersas the best support on the market. Made with 2 or 3 circles. Write for prices and circu- lars. We havespecial low prices to offer and can save ron money on Calvanized Wire ROSE STAKES Write ns for prices before orderinKetsewhere. Prompt shipment gnranteed. ji IGOE BROS. (] 226 North 9th Street V BROOKLYN, N.Y. MeptloD tbe Florists' Bxcbspge when writing. CARNATIONS From the Field Moonlight Vesper The Queen Boston Market Queen Louise Flora Hill Norway Harlowarden Joost William Scott Prosperity state quantity you can use of each variety, and we will quote prices. 2>4 in. pots, $2.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS 2M in. pots, $3.00; 31n..$5.00; 4 In.. JC.OO p'T 100. The Leo NIessen Company, Philadelphia, Pa. 1217 Arch Street MentloD tbe Florists' Excbanire when wrlttng. FIEI.D-GRO'WTV CARNATIONS BOSTON MARKET QUEEN ENCHANTRESS QUEEN LOUISE BRADT PROSPERITY INDIANAPOLIS VESPER FLORIANA FLAMINGO LAWSON FAIR MAID HARLOWARDEN MRS. PATTEN SAMUEL S. PENNOCK THE Wholesale Florist of PHILADELPHIA Mention The Flortsts' Exehanee whfo wrttlnr. FIELD-GRO\A/N CARNATIONS Encliantress, $6.00 per 100; Qov. Woicott, $5.00 per 100 ; Queen Louise, Flora Hill, Crane, Marquis, Eldorado, Mary Wood, Lillian Pond, $4.00 per 100. Field-grown, hardy PHLOX, 10 extra fine named varieties, $.5.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 2% in., $2.50 ; 3 in., $4.00 per 100. DRAC/ENA INOIVISA, 2% in., $2.50; 3 in., $4.00 per 100. THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, Ohio Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Carnations WM. SWAYNE, Box 226, Kennett Square, Pa, Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing 328 The Hlori-sts' Exchange Own Rott ROSES Fine Stock Bride, Bridesmaid, Golden Gate, 31n. pots $7.00 per 100; ^60.00 per 1000. Sunrise, Sutiget, Perle* Chatenay, Ivory, 3 in., $8 00 per 100. Fran7. Deepen, KUlarney,3tn.,$10.00peTl00. Free. Carnot, Kaiserln, Sin., $8.00 per 100. Clothilde Soupert, CrimBon Rambler, from 5 In. pots, strong. $25.00 per 100, CRAFTED FINE STOCK Bride. Bridesmaid. Goldeu Gate. Carnot. Kaiserin. Testoat, La France, IVootton. Watteville. Albany, Franz Deegren, they are in 3 inch pot«, attlS.OO per 100. Killarney, from 3 In. pots, $18.00 per 100. Field- Grown CARNATION Healthy Stock 1st size 2d size Per 100 Per 100 White Lawson MO 00 $8 00 Nelson Fisher and Bthel Ward, 8 00 6 OO ■Jndee Hinsdale 8 00 e 00 M. A. Patten 8 00 6 00 Lieut. Peary U 00 10 00 White Bradt 8 00 6 00 Boston Market, Cblcag:o, O. At. Bradt 7 00 too Alpine Glow, Alaska. Morulne Glory, Mrs. Theodore Boosevelt, Mrs. Francis .Toost, White Cloud, l8t size, $5.00 per lOO; $40.10 per 1000. 2d size, $1.00 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. Adonis, Melba, Prosperity, Pink Arma- zindy, Viola Allen, Governor Wolcott, Qaeen Louise, 1st size, 96.00 perlOO; 2d size, $4,00 per 100. ASPARAGUS 8PRENCERI 3 in. pots, $6.00 per 100. SMILAX From 2!i in. pots, *2.60 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. WOOD BR08., Fishkill, New York Uentlon the norlsts' Kich«n«e when wrltlDt. C. R. HILLS, Grand Rapids, Mich. Per 100 PrimroaeB, Chinese and Obconica, 2% in. . .$2.00 Cinerarias, aesorted colors, dwarf, 2^4 in.. 2.00 Sniilax, fine strong plants, .ii^ in 1.50 Fovget-Me-Not9, flne field clumps, for Wlnter-fiowerlng 4-00 Rtevia, flne field clumps 8.00 Pansies, finest large flowered, transplanted. 50c. per 100; $4.00 per 1000. Larger plants (in flower and bud), 70c. per 100; $6.00 per 1000. Christmas Peppers, 2 '4 In $2.00 " flne in flower and (rult, 3 In. 4.00 Asparag:us Fluinogns Nanus, 2>^ fn 2.00 Sin 6.O0 Hydrangea Otaksa, fine, 4 In 8.O0 Begonia Vernon, stock plants, 4 in 6.00 Doable Daisies, Longfellow, Snowball, fine transplanted plants from trames, 1000,(4.00 .60 Umtlon th# Tlnrtiit** 1llT<4i«ng» wh»w wHtlng SuiplUS M PIEL.D-GKO'WM CARNATIONS Fine stuff ^^^^^ ENCHANTRESS $6.00 WOLCOTT 4.00 NELSON 4.00 JOOST 4.00 ESTELLE 5.00 J. B. HEISS The Exotic Nurseries 1 12 S. Main St., DAYTON, OHIO Mention the Florists' Bxchanffe when wrltlnK. FIELD-EBOWH DBBIIBTIOIIIi FOR SALE Large, Bushy Plants fatten ; $6.00 per 100 Enchantress 6.00 " Queen l,ouise 6-00 " .Joost 6.00 Also 400 HVDRA.MGEAS, 3 to 6 leads, nicely sliaped, bushy plants, aoc. to 25c. eaxjh. 400 PAM t,«;AF PAL,MS (Latanias) 7 years old. Will sell cheap. Also about SOOO CARNATION SVP- PORX8. Write tor prices. T.KRAFT, 135 Johnson Ave., Newark, N.J. Mention The Florlata' Exchange wheo writing. J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO. JOLIKT. ILI.. Carnations Our Specialty MentloB the riorlttB' faebang> whea writlBg mi! Lewis tODsemtones MARLBORO, MASS. MRS. JOOST still the best pink Camaiion for the multltnae. Clean, healthy plants from the field, $3.00 per 100. HOLLY FERNS V^^?i'^^Z 6c. Don't fail to grow some of this for your holi- day trade. Assorted Ferns, the beat varieties; bushy plants In 2 Inch pots, 3c. Asi>aragraB FlumoBUK Nar a ^, extra large, 3 inch pots, fie. CASH, PLEASE. R G. HANFORD, Norwalk, Conn. Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrttlpg Field-Grown Carnations PerlOO Enchantress $6.00 Lawson 5.00 Queen Loaise ... 6.00 Harlowarden.... 6.C0 Wolcott 5.00 Per 100 Boston Market.. $6.00 Hill ... 4.00 Morning: Glory,. A. 00 JooBt 3.60 America 3.60 W. L. LEWIS, Carnation Specialist Uentlon the riorlsta' BxchaDfe wbea wrlttag- Good growing white, name unknown, $i.00 per 100 A. A. GANNETT, Geneva, N. Y. Mention the Floristt* Bichamre when wrttlnr CARNATIONS Prosperity and Qaeen Louise, flne fleld- grown plants. $6.01>per 100; $40.00per 1000. Red Sport, for immediate planting from 2 in. pota. $6.00 per 100. Satisfaction Cuarant«ed. A. B. DAVIS & SON, Purcellville, Va. Mention The Florlata' Eicbange when writing. FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS 100 1000 Fiancee, I'td qnantlty, med'm plants $15.00 Cardinal, stock limited, " " ij.oo Crusader, flne scarlet, large plants. . . , 7,00 Flora Hill, good plants 5.00 $40.00 Moonlight, flne white, good plants 6.00 50.00 White LawHon, first size plants. 8.00 75.00 White Lawaon, second size planta 7.00 60 00 CHICABO CARNATION CO., Jollet, III. Mention The FloristB' Bxehange when writing. FlelBFOWD Ganiatioflii Absolutely clear of stem rot. 425 Fair Maid, 360 Prosperity. 100 May Naylor, flne plants, $4.00; 100 Enchantress, $4.60; 1400 Joost. fine, $3.00; 150 Scott, Fair. $2.50; Queen, oueen Louise, LawBon, Crane, rather small, $2.00. Cash with order. H. M. WOUNDY, New Canaan, Con. Mention The Florlgts' Eichange when writing. Fine stock from 8 in. pots, $4.60 per 100. SMILAX, strong thrifty plants from 8 In, pots, $2.00 per 100; $18.00 por 1000; 2 in. $1 00 per 100; $9.00 per 1000. R. KILBOURN, Clinton, N. Y. Mention the Ilwlita* BzchaDce when writlog. Toronto. Business during' the past week picked up considerably, and there Is every indication of a good season ahead; the country is prosperous and people are looking for flowers more than ever before. Stock is better than a few weeks ago; the new cut of roses are clean and bright. Carnations, though rather short stemmed, are gen- erally good. Longiflorum and lanci- folium lilies are fairly plentiful. As- ters are still in over supply, most of those offered being very good stock. Gladioli are very plentiful and hardly pay for the handling. Some fine flow- ers of Hydrangea panlculata are seen around and generally find ready sale. Much hardy stock is being sold, it be- ing: useful and plentiful. The Dale people are sending in some "nice orchid flowers: Cattleya Hurrisonii^ mostly which have been more plentiful this season. A few days ago the floral de- partment of the Eaton Company had a fine show of them, which attracted considerable attention. The Industrial Exhibition opened last week, and, as usual, the show of plants was a good one. Jos. Bennett, of Mon- treal, acted as judge, and his decisions in most sections gave general satisfac- tion. In the class calling for 40 foliage plants distinct varieties, the two lots placed first and second were very evenly balanced, but with a few points in favor of the lot placed second, I thought; while in that section calling for 12 specimen foliage plants it is generally thought the first and third lots should have changed places. All the foliage plants shown were good; the crotons and dracsenas in limited sized pots being very fine. The ferns were also of good quality, the single specimens being grand plants; a De- vallia Mooreana was the best plant of that name I have ever seen. Exhibi- tion Park, the Central Prison, the Al- lan Gardens and Reservoir Park were the principal exhibitors in these classes. Four groups of plants ar- ranged for effect were shown, and while all of them were good, that of the Allan Gardens had as nice a lot of plants in it and was as tasty a group as possible, really a credit to the grower. Manton Brothers had the sec- ond place, the Government House third and Grainger & Co. fourth. The col- lections of orchids were a little better than usual here at this season, the competition between Exhibition Park and the Central Prison being close. Palms and ferns, in limited sized pots, were a very good lot. Specimen palms were rather better than usual, most of them good plants, in fine health and color. Some of the fancy caladiums were splendid, well grown, stock in very brilliant colors. Rex begonias were not up to the usual standard here; the same may be said of fiower- ing geraniums and tuberous begonias. Nearly all the lots of flowering plants were poor. It appears that the skill that grows good flowering plants here in the late Summer is either lost or sleeping. Again, it is noticeable that but few commercial men show plants, the old building being so unsuitable for the stock that most of it is nearly spoiled before the show is over. The cut flowers are going in this week, and if all those that have entered put up their stock, we shall have a record show of de.=;ign work and cut stock. THOS. MANTON. FIELD-GROWN Carnations Per 100 Per lOOD Queen $6.00 $60.00 Hill 4.50 40.00 Queen Louise 4.60 40.00 norning Qiory 4.60 40.00 Harlowarden G.OO 46.00 THE PlIltEII BIEEIHOUSES NORWALK, OHIO Ueatlon the IVrlita* BxekaBf* whea writing. HEATING. Growers' Problems Solved by U. G. Scolley I am heating with hot water and us- ing l^^ and 2 inch pipe, and I thinlt of changing tu steam. Will my large boiler lieat it all, using soft coal? I am to build a part for a street front, as the cars pass the door. Store in center, with wing each side, made of glass. Can I heat with steam economically, using 2 inch pipe? I do not care to buy small pipe if I can avoid it. We sometimes have it twenty below zero, but not often; ten degrees is as low as we generally get it. I would heat the store with stove. There are 8,000 feet of glass exposed besides what I am going to build on, about 2,000 feet, practically 10,000 feet. SUBSCRIBER. Your large boiler Is of good capacity to heat with steam, provided you have a night fireman. Taking each house, as shown on your sketch, we would advise the following heating surface tor each. House 100x26%, ten lines of 1 % inch or eight lines of 2 inch. House 54 x 21, ten lines of 1 % inch, or eight lines of 2 inch. House 127 x 24, ten line.= of IV2 inch or eight lines of two inch. Wing 28x24 should have 400 lineal feet of IV2 inch or 320 feet of 2 inch. Wing 24 x 40. 5<)0 lineal feet IVs inch, or 420 feet of 2 inch. These two latter houses, or wings, we give in this way for the reason we do not know in which way the heating must be arranged. Should you decide to heat the store by steam it would require two radiators, with total surface of 120 square feet. All of the above Is based on a temperature of sixty degrees inside. We presume you are conversant with the require- ments in steam piping and the various alterations you will find necessary in changing to steam. U. G. SCOLLAT. I intend to build a small house about fifty feet long for tomatoes and cucumbers. I have two sites to choose from. One is southwest by northeast, the other direct south with sloping southerly ground, but lies lower than other site. Please let me know which site, span and width you would recom- mend. Also how many 2 inch pipe will it take to heat same at seventy de- grees? M. A. H. — We will assume your intention is to build house twenty feet wide. We would prefer the direct south expos- ure, three-quarter span. The tem- perature desired, seventy degrees, will be attained by placing fifteen lines of 2 inch pipe, hot water. Get your boil- er at least 700 feet 4 inch pipe capa- city. Place stop valves on the various coils, so that in the milder weather you may be able to control the tem- perature quickly. U. G. SCOLLAT. Answer to W. Estabrook. Pro- vided you have piping correct, you have ample surface to warm the house to fifty-five degrees by hot water. You do not give length of house, so that we are not in a position to say defin- itely whether or not two 3 inch mains overhead are sufBcient for supplying the coils. We would not advise con- necting a 3 inch main to more than 1,000 lineal feet of 2 Inch pipe. If your house is one hundred feet long, your main capacity is about right. Tour sketch being sectional, showing number and size of pipes only, we are unable to say more than that you have surface about correct. We can- not speak as to arrangement of pip- ing, layout, etc., unless we have more particulars. Tour note would indicate that you are familiar with methods of piping and simply wish to be reas- sured on the point of surface only. U. G. SCOLLAT. Answers to other questions will appear In next week's issue. The Heather IN LORE, LYRIC AND LAY By AI.BX. DTAI^LACB Editor ot The Florists' exchange Tells the Story of Scotland's Famous Mountaiu Flower In Proae and Poetry. Full oloth, 280 pages, freely iUnatrated, Inoludlng frontispiece In color. PRICE $ 1. 50, Postpaid Send for free Sample Pages and Extracts from Reviews. A. T.DcLaMirc Ptg.SPDb.Co.Ltd. 4-8 Duane Street, N[W YORK September 9 1806 The Florists' Exchange 329 m. mm ilieh do. Commission Merchants in Cut Flowers ORCHIDS AT /ILL »CA»ON!> 53 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 35G Maillson Square ^^ Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. C. BONNBT a. H. BLAKB BONNET & BLAKE Wholesale Florists 26 Boerum Plaoe, BROOKLYN, N. Y. Telephone 4638 Main. Oonalgmments solicited. Out-of-town order" care fnlly attended to . G-lve ns a trial. Mention the FlorUtfl' Bzcbanfe when wrltlns. ' Sixth Ave. and 26th St. loogan Building N£W YORK Open every Morning at Six o'clock for t&e Bale of Out riowers Wall Space for advertising purpoees to Hent J. DONALDSON, Secretary kfentlon the Plorlsts' Bxchan^ when writing. FORD BROS. Wholesale Florists 4S WEST 28th ST., NEW YORK Telephone, 3870-3871 Madison Square _ AlwayB ready to receive Fine Stock WILLIAM H. GUNTHER 8O VITest 39tk Street 'Fbone, 661 Madison Sq. SS.'W YORK Violets, Roses, Carnations, Orchids Established 1888. THE ONLY HOUSE HANDLING THE NEW RED CARNATION "VICTORY" To be disseminated 1906. Also a complete line of choicest flowers. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN, wiioiesale Florist 43 West 28th Street, New York Telephone, 1684-1665 Madison Square fclpntlou the Flnrlsta' Eichflpge whpn writing. HICKS &CRAWBIJCK Wholesale Florists And Dealers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES lOS Livingston Street ■Phone, 3660-3661 Main BROOKLYN, N. T. MeptlOD the FlorlBtB' Kicbapge wbep wrttlpn WILLIAM H. KUEBLER, Wholesale Oommlaslon Dealer In CUT FLOWERS 19 Boerum Place ^""J^Sr^ain. BROOKLYN, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exrhance when wrltliii.' JAMES McMANUS »ad?.!.T^.»e 50 W. 30th St., New York Beauties, Meteors, Brides and Bridesmaids are the leaders. - _ e- Y ALWAY^ON THE HIGHEST GRADE OF A SPECIALTY. HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES SLIMN & THOMPSON Wholesale Florists 55 and 57 West 26th Street, NEW YORK SPECIALTIES-Vlolets, Carnations and Roses Shipping orders receive prompt attention. ConalgTi- ments Solicited. Telephone! 8864 Madison Square UeotloD ib« riortsta' Kxcbaos* w&en wrltlas. Frank H. Tbaendlt Cbakles Schenck TRAENDLY 4 SCHENCK 'WKolesale Florists 44 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK ANB CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE Telephoneai 799 and 799 MADIgON 8QIIABE Consignments Solicited MentloD the FloriatB' Bxchange when writing. GEORGE SALTFORD Wholesale Florist CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 46 West. 29th Street., New York Telephone; 8898 Madison Sqdaeb Uentton the norlata' Bzchange when writing. John young "Wholesale Florist 61 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Telbphone: 4463-4464 MADISON SQUARE Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. JIZ A I I Fj^l Wholesale Commission Dealer in • li« /\LLCl>l CUT PLOWERS Specialties : ROSES, CARNATIONS, LILIES and all Seasonable Stock CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 106 West 2Ath 8treet, NEW YORk Telephone 167 Madison Square OPEN AT 6 A. M. EVERY DAY. Mention The norUf Bxchange when writing. Telephone Callt 756 IVIadison Square Mention the Florists' Bxchancn when wrltlns- W. GHORIMLEY VeHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORIST Receiver and SHinper of all varieties of Cut Floivera Telephone., }^|o;^;g;^^g Square gy y|^^^ 28th Strcet. NEW YORK WKoiesaie Prices of Gut Flowers, Hew YorK, Sept. i, 1005. Prices qnotetf are t>r tlie tanndred nnless otber^rlse noted. f A. Beauty, fancy — special extra 8.00 to: 5.00 to 3.00 to 1.00 to .50 to 2.00 to 1.00 to .75 to to .50 to .60 to .50 toi .50 to .50 to 1.25 to 25.00 to 10.00 to .25 to to 20.00 to 1.00 to .85 to I .50 to to 15.00 1 6.00 4.00 2.0O 1.00 4.00 2.00 1.00 .50 4.00 10.00 2.00 2.00 .75 1.50 50.00 12.00 2.00 1 Inf'r grades, all colors M i , White .50 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1 00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to to to 5.00 to 1.00 to to to to 8.00 to .03 to to .76 1.50 •• No. 1 No. 2 1 50 ^ " No 8 ■Jf 1 Yel. & Var.. 1.60 C *FANOT— \ p|"i, O •• No. 1 m ^"^J'rlffA^' i Red 2 00 oe ■• No. 2 Golden Qate ta standard var.) \ Yel. & Var.. Lily OF THE Valley Mignonette, ordinary...- 3 00 [ Mme. Abel Chatenay AdIantum....". Panbies, per dozen bunches.... Smilax Stocks, per bunch Sweet Peas, per doz. bunches AbPaRaGUS 10 00 Sprengerl, bunches Asters .06 Callas Cattletas 60.00 4.00 .5n 1.00 DAI- IRS WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesale Florist ^il'dtriiu^ 39 WEST 28TH ST., NEW YORK ALL VARIETIES OF CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON TOFGRlDE FOR SHIPPING American Beautx* Brihone, I99S Hadlson SquAre JOHN 1. RAYNOR, 49 West 28th St.. NEW YORK w. C Horan SS West 28th St., INEW VORK TELEPHONE, I462.1463 HADISON SQUARE CUT FUOWERS AT WMOLrESAUE Boston. The Week's News. Tlmmas F. Gulvin has the de- coration of tlie now store of the Henry Siegel Comijany, which will have a grand opening on the llth inst. Thi.g will be one of the largest decorations in this city. Some four hundred palms, many of them of large size, will be used. Arthur Kidder, of Kidder Bros., of Lincoln, has returned from a month's outing at Rangolcy Lakes. We were sorry to hear of Mrs. Kidder meeting with a miyhap in spraining her ankle, but glad to know she was so much improved as to come home with her husband. H. H. Rogers, of South Sudbury, has recovered from the accident he sus- tained a few weeks ago by being thrown out of his carriage by an auto- mobile. M. Cohen, who formerly conducted a flower store on Bosworth street, has opened a store on Devonshire street. Thomas F. Brady, of MacMulkins. has returned from a week's stay in Naugatuck, Conn. William J. Flana- gan, of the same store, has gone to Brant Rock for a brief stay. Henry M. Robinson & Co. are agents for a new violet box. which is a great improvement for holding these flowers. This firm is handling a tine new crop of green galax in large quantities. Mr. Heitman, of Heitman & Baer- man, of the Springdale Nurseries, Mil- waukee, was in town looking over Boston methods this week. John Dun- bar, of Rochester, N. T., was another visitor. J. W. D. Indianapolis. News Notes. A visit to the growers of chry- santhemums in this vicinity shows this flower to be in excellent condition — never better. Pot plants are being grown in quantity, so that when show time arrives there will be a large number from which to pick premium winners. The prize list for the Fall show is to be enlarged by the man- agement, as more subscriptions have been received than were counted on. F. Huckriede & Sons are cutting a fine crop of asters. John Rieman, William Billingsley and E. A. Nelson are to be the con- testants in design work at the Indiana State Fair next week. Theodore Bock, of Hamilton, Ohio, is to be judge. George B. Weigand and Walter Ber- termann have been visiting at Rush- ville, Ind. The W. H. Moon Company has sold the city park board several thousand of California privet plants to be used in the extensive work planned for next season. I. B. BATTLE CREEK, MICH. — Levant Cole, florist, has bought the old George Green farm, near Pennfield, giving him possession of Deep. Mud and Goose Lakes, and a part of Pine Lake. Mr. Cole will develop Deep Lake as a Summer resort, but the others will re- main in their wild state. WELLESLEY HILLS, MASS. — ^Wil- liam J. Dana, well known here as a florist, is likely to lose his sight as the result of a severe attack of neu- ralgia. lULlUS LANG Wholesale Florist 53 WEST SOtK STREET KX-W YOR.K ConiignmentB Solicited. Telephone, 280 Madison Sq. All Choice Cut Flowers in Season ALFRED H. LANGJAHR 65 West 28th St., New York Telephone 3924 Madlgon Square, Ebtabubhed 1881 BUT FROM SHIP TO TRY ME A.L.Y0UN6&G0. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 54 West 28tb Street, New York Receivers and Shippers of CUT FLOWERS. OonaigDmenCs solicited. Prompt settlements Uentlon Tbe florlsn* Kidiange wbea wrltlDf. 330 The Plorists' Exchange Wm.J.BAKER Wholesale Florist 1432 S.Penn Square, PHILADELPHIA.PA. Seasonable Cut Flowers Fine Quality Both 'phones. Mention the FlorlBta' gigbapgfl when writing. DUMONT & CO. Wholesale Florists No. 1305 Filbert St.. Philadelphia Bell and Keystone *Fhonea. IfentloD tJae FloiiBts' Bxcbtojre when wrltlDE. EDWARD REID Wholesale Florist 1526 Ranstead Street. PHIUDELPHIA Bet. Market and Cbeatout Streets Ctaolcest Stock Al'ways on Hand Telephone 1.43-36-A. MeotloB the FlorlatJ" Bichange when writing. E.Q.HiLLCO. Wholesale Florists RICMMOIND, IIND. Mention The norlste' Eicbapge when wrlttng. A DAILY CUT FROM 40 GRONVERS We can and will All your Out Flower wants to advantage. Shipping ordere our Speclaltj Write, telephone or telegraph. Long Distance Phone, 1129 Main. Headquarters for HARDY FERNS and WILD SIWILAX Most Complete Line of FLORISTS* SUPPLIES in the West CATALOOnE FREE. E. F. WINTERSON CO., Estauuhed i894 45-47-49 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO MeptloD the norliti' Eicbtnge when writing. J.B.DEAMUD Bnooewor to minoli Oat Flower Oo. Wholesale Cut Flowers ConslironieDt* Solicited. 51 and 53 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO Meatloi the Florists' Biehangg when writing. GEO. REINBERG TolfofCul Flowers CHOICE AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES We will take care ot your orders at reasonable prices. Prompt attention. 51 Wabash'Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the Florista' Bichnnice when writing. H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist 1402 Pine Street. ST. LOUIS. MO. UentloD the FloristB' Bichange when writing. Wired Toothpicks xOfOOOt Clso; 50»ooo, •6.S5 MAirUFAOTTTBED BT W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Samples free. For sale br dealers. MpQtIOD the Flortete' Eicbenge when writfng. Wholesale Commission Florists FLOWER GROWERS' MARKET 58-60 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO All] Cut Flowers at Ruling Market Prices MentloD the Florists' KicLsnge when writing. CHA$.W. MCHELLAR Orchids FANCY VALLEY, ROSES, CARNATIONS, and all CUT FLOWERS ud GREENS 5 1 Waba»h Ave., Chicago Mention The Florists' ExcBaoge when writing. Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers-Per 100 Baltimore Aug. 19, 1906 Boston Sept. 6, 1906 Buffalo Sept. 6, 1906 Chlcaso Sept. 6, 1906 Names and Varletiea Cincinnati Sept. 2, 1906 nilwaukee Aug. 14 1006 PtalI'delpbIa Sept. 4, 1906 Pittsburg Sept. 4. 1906 St. Loula Sept. 4. 1906 to to i6!o6 6.00 16.00 to 26.00 10.00 to 16.00 4.00 to lO.OC 2.00 to 4.00 20.00 to 26.00 12.00 to 20.00 6.00 to 12.00 3.00 to 6.00 6.00 to 6.00 4.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 3.00 2.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 7.00 3.00 to 7.00 to 24.00 to 32.00 18.00 to 2U.O0 12.00 to 16.00 4.00 to 8.00 6.00 to 6.00 4.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 3.00 1.00 to 2.00 2.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 10.00 3.00 to 8.00 2.00 to 6.00 2.00 to E.OO to .40 to .61) .76 to 1.00 .60 to 1.00 .60 to 1.00 1.60 to 2.00 1.60 to 2.00 1.60 to 2.0O 1.60 to 2.00 to A. Beactt, fancy— special to 26.00 ... to 16.00 to 26.00 to 18.00 to 12.60 4.0O to 8.01 to 6.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to 2.00 4.00 to 6.00 4,0ntlfta the Florists* Ixehanse whwi wrltlnc San Francisco. The Week's News. The last week in August is moving time witli florists — all to bet- ter and more modern quarters. "The Blocks" are moving from the 1000 block in Sutter street to the cor- ner ot Polk and Sutter, to the store the Royal Floral Depot vacated last week. Shibeley, the florist, is moving from the heart of the downtown flow- er store district, where he has been for twenty years, to the opposite cor- ner of Polk and Sutter, next door but one to the store of Charles Stoppen- beck. F, A. Jaccard & Co.. whose store is a few doors from Polk street, on Sutter, is opening a branch store on Fillmore street. Florists are talking this week of the funeral of Melville Holmes, of Oak- land. He was a city oflicial whom everybody knew and respected. They say it consumed more flowers than anything of the kind that ever hap- pened on the Coast. The florists of Oikland — Fred. Seulberger, Sanford's Floral Depot, Gill's Flower Store, N. Symocopulos and the Piedmont Floral Depot — had the matter in hand and were not only rushed day and night in making up the innumerable and beautiful designs, but found it neces- sary to draw on .San Francisco for help, and twelve floral artists were .sent across the Bay to help them out. This is one of the busiest seasons of the year for Luther Burbank. Now is the time when the selection of seeds for experiments must be made and it is also the period when Burbank de- termines what plants, flowers, fruits and vegetables are slow to respond to the effort to improve them. Soon the digging of the potatoes at the experi- menting farm near Sepastopol will be- gin and then Burbank will also make selections from his thousands of va- rieties ALVIN. Denver, Col. At the recent show of the El Paso County Horticultural Society, W. W. Wilmore won the following prizes: For general collection of dahlia plants, silver cup; first prize for general col- lection of named varieties, cut flowers, of dahlias; first for ten named varie- ties show or fancy dahlias; second, for named varieties of cactus dahlias and collection of singles; first for display of named novelties not disseminated before 1904; second for five named pompon dahlias; first for six varieties, and for five blooms Twentieth Cen- tury. Mr. Wilmore also won first prize for general collection of gladioli, and for twelve spikes red and twelve spikes blue or lavender, respectively. James I. Muir was also a prize win- ner in several dahlia classes; the C. S. Floral Company, Frank Hayden, presi- dent, being successful in the classes for indoor grown roses, bouquet, and designs, also for collections of decora- tive plants. The Harris memorial cup, which is offered annually in memory of the first president of the society, was this year won by Mrs. A. G. Brigham, of Broadmoor, with a superb collection of sweet peas. DENVER, COL. — J. A. Valentine is on a three weeks' visit to California. SPRINGFIELD, ILL. — Fire de- stroyed a frame residence on Thir- teenth and Carpenter streets, on Au- gust 20, belonging to Charles Rauth, florist. The loss is estimated at $1,000. Headquarters in Western Mew Yorl; For ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kinds of ReaBon- able Flowers. WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist ALSO DEALER (N FLORISTS' SUPPLIES AND WIRE DESIttNS 383-87 ElUcolt St. BUFFLAO. N. Y. am Va A tbial We Oah please Yob Meatlon tli« riorlsls' BzdMare wbes wtIcihc. September 9, 1905 The Florists' Exchane^e 33J FANCY CARNATIONS AND ROSES "™!!!5J."1/.^S,^V"- Meptlop Uw Floriite' Bxch»ni» when writlm. Valley, American Beautij,Kai»erin | T|e Fiailllllllla IIIIIIOlesalG FIOWGI Plaitel and all the finest Sunnnner Roses 1235-37 Filbert St. PHILADELPHIA, PA. SAMUEL S. PENNOCK THE Wholesale Florist of Philadelphia Mention The riorlata' Bxchange when writlpg. BRIDE and BRIDESMAID >Ve close dally at 6 P. M. WM. E. McKISSICH Wholesale Florist 1221 Filbert Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. We have a fine aseortment of CHOICK KI^O^ITERSi and are prepared to flJl all orders promptly, no matter how large. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. A RECORD TO BE PROUD OF. The FlorletB' Hail Association has paid 9S0 losses amounting to $96,000.00. For particulars address JOHN C. ESLER, Saddle RNer. N.J. Mention the Flcrists' Exchange when writing. E. X. BEAVEN Wholesale Dealer In SODlleiD Willi Smilai A Dd Florists* Hardy Decorative Supplies EVERGREEN, ALA. Mention The FlorlstB' Kichange when writing. Standard for Quality GALAX LEAVES, LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS. GREEN SHEET MOSS ^prid. C. SMITH, Marlon, K. C. Sold in New York by L. J. Kreahover; Philadel- phia, B. S. Pemock; BuflFalo. Wm. F. Easting: Albany, H. L. Menand; Pittebure. Plttaburg Cut Flower Co.; Cleveland. Cleveland Cut FlowerOo.; Detroit, Michigan Cut Flower Co.; Providence, Rennie & Pino. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. SOUTHERN SMILAX: Choice BtooK, full weight, 50-lb. case, 97.00; 26'lb case, $3,76. GALAX— Brilliant bronze or green, selected, $1.00 per 1000; $3.75 per 6000. LEUCOTH«o. 1 will fit from 2 to 5-inch pots 30c. No. 3 will fit from 6 to 8-inch pots 40c. No. 3 will fit from 8 to 12-lnch pots 60c. By mail 10c. extra per doz. Sample pair lOc. postpaid. See last week's Issue for advertisement of Florists' Letters, etc. .U.^nlUWareeneATe. Mention the norista' Bxehanfe when writing. Sheep Manure Pulverized. Free from all Adulteration. In Bag, $18.00 per Ton. Special price on car load lots In bulk. ROBERT SIMPSON Clifton, N. J. Mention The FlorUts* Bxchange when writing. Brooklyn, N.Y. PULVERIZED SHEEP MANURE FINE PULVERIZED AND FREE FROM DIRT OR WEEDS Per 100 lbs $1.75 " SOO " 8.00 " 1000 " 15 00 "2000 " 25.00 STUMPP a WALTER CO. so Barclay St., N.Y. Mention The norists' Rxchange when writing. All NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN and FLORISTS wishing to do business witii Europe should send for the "Horticultural Advertiser" ?nls is THE British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all Horticultaral traders, it is also taken by over looo of the best Continental hoases. Annual sabscriptionj to cover cost of postaKe, 76 centa. Money orders payable at Lowoham, Sotta. Address EDITORS OF THE "H. A." Chilwell Nurseries, Lowdham, Notts Europun Agtntt lor THE AMERICAN CARNATION Uentlon The FlorlJta' Bxdiui^e when writing. 332 The Plorist-s' Exchange MeDtlon The riorlsta' ExdiBDlc* wbeo wrttlnff. •■Absolntel.i'iSafe anil Rellahlf. Ask Your Frlen^ls." Plants sometimes need to be washed as well as fed. The roots may be moist and the leaves dust covered. How easy to bathe them it you have a Gaidweil TaQR aqd Tower Our catalogue gives fall Intormatlon. The W.E. CALDWELL CO., Louisville, Ky. Mention The Florlsta' Exchange when writing. TILE DRAINED LAND IS MORE PRODUCTIVE S^,^^, ^\ creases the value. Acres of Bwampy lanil reclamied and niadt; fertile. 1 Jacbaon'n Round Drain Tile inc-f.-ts every requirement. We also make Sewer f I'ipe, Red and Fire Brick, (.'hinuiey Toi>8, Encaustic Side Walk TUe, etc. Write for what yuu want and pnces. JOUN H. JACKSON, 60 Third At*., AlbKny, H. Y. ilRmMffTWE Mpntlnn Thp Flortnta' Tlxrhnntrp wbpn wrltlnK. Hardy Cdt DAGGER and FANCY FERNS $I.OO per lOOO Discount on larg:e orders GALAXf New crop. Green $1.00; bronze. $1.50 per 1000. Headquarters for aU FLORISTS' SUPPLIKs*, euch aa Wire Designs, Cut Wire, all kinds of Letters; Immortel- les, Cycas Leaves, Sheaves of Wheat, Ribbons, Corrugated Boxes of all kinds, etc. LAUREL FESTOONING, 5c. and 6c. per yard. HENRr M. ROBINSON &C0.,«*L"D''t°;ilXne,'i5lMr- Maatlon TTie ITorUf ' Etzcbanse whpo wrttlnir. BRILLIANT Galax and C DD A VC Lencolhoe 0111/1 1 J Wholesale Tratle Solicited J. L. BANNER & CO., Montezuma, N. C. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing- THE AMERICAN CARNATION Price, $3. SO A.T DE LA M4RE pre & PUB.CO.LTD. 2-8 Duane Street, New York Hflt Ben Sasii Washington Red Cedar of louisianajypress and OUR rACILITIES INCREASED ^^^^^^ OUK PRICES RIGHT OUR GRADE INVABIABI.T THE BEST Write for Oatalogue and Estimate, when figuring on your new bouses. A. DIETSGH CO.. 615 to 621 Sheffield Avenue, CHICAGO, ILl. A Tin Duster is inside the keg SOWlUGS OR WOOD LICE Destroyed by using HAMMOND'S SLUG SHOT No mistake about tbls. 8old by Seedsmen For pamphlet, address B. HAMMOND FIshklll-on'Hudson.N.Y. Mention thp Florlata' Biphange when writing. FP 17 M G Fancy or Dagr^er, No. 1 stock, ^ n IV O only 66o. per 1000. Galax* Brilliant Bronze or Green, 75c-. per 1000. Use our LAUREL FESTOONING for your decorations. It gives the best satisfaction of any decorativn preen at this time of the year. Sample lot on application. We make It daily, gathered fresh from the woods. Hand-made, full sizes, 4c., 6c. and 6c. per yard. Once used, always used. BRANCH LAUREL, 35c. per large bundle. PRINCESS PINE, by thepound, or made Into festoonint^ if desired. Tell UB your wants; w<^ will do the rest. Telephone and telegraph orders will re- ^ ceive immedi- ate attention. MILLINGTON. MA.8S. Telegraph'Offlce: New Salem, IVIase. Mention thp Florists* Eichane** when wrltlne Hardy Gut FERNS FANCY or DAGGER. now 65c. per 1000; Sphag- num IVfoss, 50c per bbl, ; Bouquet Gre*-n, $6.00 per luulbs. Now la your time to locate Xmas Trees. I will sell by the carload or in job Inis All re idyto bargain with you. All orders by mall or despatch promptly at- tended to, THOmAS COLLINS, Hinsdale, Mass. M> i1 Ion thp Flnrlj^ts' Exchange when writing. SYRACUSE RED POTS • Do Well and Eight." Order Syracuse Red Pots and Insure your ob- taining strongest plants. We can ship your order the day le- celved. Any size pot — right price. Syracuse Pottery Co. Syracuse, N.Y. Mention the Florists' Bxcbaore when wrldns. The Whilldin Pottery Co. STANDARD FLOWER POTS ur output of Flower Pots Is larger tban any concern in the World Our Stock is always Large and Complete Main Office and Factory, /13 WHARTON STREET, PHILADELPHIA Warehouses: JERSEY CITY, N. J. LONG ISLAND CITY, N. V. St. Louis. News Items. Henri Hus and Miss Florence Thiell, botli of Shaw*s Garden, were married the past weelj. Mr. Hus is the experimenter and Miss Thiell was a.ssistant in the herbarium at the Gar- den. This is not the only wedding that has taken place at the Garden in re- cent years: Mr. and Mrs. George Mc- Clure, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Frish, and Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Thompson were all at one time employed there. Miss Theresa Badaracco, whose place is at No. 1308 Oliver street, left last week for West Baden Springs, Ind., to rest up for ten days, to be ready for the Fall trade. Freddie Weber, Jr., who has been -steadily in harness while the old folks were away this Summer, left for an Eastern town the past week. J. W. Pilcher and Vincent Gorley returned home from the convention: they had a good time visiting all points of interest in the East. C. C. Sanders has about completed his new residence on the Hanley Road, into which the family will move be- fore the cold weather sets in. A. G. Greiner, who has the finest collection of cacti in this country, re- norts that he has 14,000 varieties. This Summer hundreds of people vis- ited his place almost daily. Nichlous Hammer and his brother are building five new houses which will be completed next week. The new houses are all 20x100 feet. This will give him in the neighborhood of 150,000 feet of glass in which he grows extra good roses, carnations, violets, and smilax. The place is situ- ated at Merrimac Highlands in St. Louis County. At the club meeting next Thursday afternoon the president and president- elect would like to see a large at- tendance. This meeting takes place at Weber's Nursery at 2 o'clock. Shaw's Garden was open to the pub- lic last Sunday afternoon, and it was estimated that nearly 17,000 passed through the gates. Professors Trelease and Irish, with a host of students, were on hand to show the visitors the most attractive spots. The manage- ment is to be congratulated on the fine appearance of the Garden. Recent visitors were Lee Jackson, of Indianapolis, Ind., selling cut flower boxes for the Bee Hive Company: L. Zirkman, representing M. Rice & Co.. Philadelphia: A. C. Canfleld, .Springfield, 111.; Mrs. Albert Detschey, .\lton. III.: and E. Dieck, of Jansen, New York. ST. PATRICK. Cincinnati. News Items. This August will go down in history as the quietest month in years, but we hope for a better outlook for September: with the opening of schools people will return from their vacations and we, trust, will not have spent all their money. We were pleased to meet Marshall T. Drake, of J. Chas. McCulIough's, a few days since, who informed us he had spent two months abroad, land- ing in Naples, thence visiting all the greater cities of Europe. He stated he had had a very successful trip in a business way, and a very pleasant one. William Murphy is still in northern Michigan, hiding from hay fever. William Gear, who was with him for a while, has returned home, and for a beginner, he tells a very good fish story. Fred Gear and wife are in the East. E. G. GILLETT. National Florists' Board of Trade N EW MANAGEMENT. Tel. Call, 666 John. Habbib H. Hatden (^Late Manager of the Nepera Chemical Company). President EDWABD MoK. WHITING, Vlce-Pres. andOounsel ToHN E. WALKEB, Secretary and Treasurer 56 PINE STt» (BoomB811-«lS) "■ !• wITT Mpntinn The Florists' Exchange when writing. Greenhouse Designer and Builder GREENHOUSE MATERIAL VENTILATING MACHINERY Write for Prices IPACCinV Van Houten Avenue . LAoolUI Jersey City, N.J. UentloD the FlorlBtfl' EzctiaDge when wrttlnjc. September 9, 19U8 The Florists' Exchange 333 CA8PER LINBACn 6REENH0USE CLASS A »PrCIALTT Window Glass. Painters' Supplies. Sa Washlneton Ave., Dlll.k«.» Da 3i8t Ward, riiisDurg, Pa. Mention Tbe Florists' Exchange when wrlllng. COSTS LESS and does better work. Send for Descriptive Price List J. D. CARMODY EVANSVILLE, IND. llenttoQ tbe FlorlBta' ExcbaDjce wbeo wrltlnir. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed in smaM crates, easy to bandle. Price per crate Price per drate 1600 2 In. pots In crate, $4.88 120 7 in.pota incrate, $4.20 - 60 8 " " 8.00 HAND MADE. 48 Sin. potalncrate, $8.60 48 10 " " 4.80 24 U " " 8.60 24 12 " " 4.80 12 14 " '» 4.80 6 16 " " 4.60 Seed pane, same price as pots. Send for price lirt of CyliiKiere for Cut Flowers. Hanging Baskets. Lawn \ ases, etc. Ten per cent, off for cash witb order. HILFIN6ER BROS., Pottery, Fort Edward, N.Y. Auc»tRoltcr A-8ons,Agt8.Sl BarclarSt-.M.T.Olty Mention Tbe FIorlitB* Bxchange wbeo writlnp. HOTHOUSE GLASS ■nd GREENHOUSE PUTTY ■ Sptcialty. C. S. WEBER & CO. lO Desbrosses St., New York Mention Tbe riorlats' Bxcbanfie wben writing. ^^********* Holds Class Firmly ••• th» Point ***********- -1 OlAalBC Palmto ara thah««t. ir« rlfku •t l*na. B«z •t l,«n p«la*a T» aU. rMlpftl4. HKKKT A. DKKUt, 114 ChaataBt Si., FUls., P&. Mention Tbe FlorUts* Bzcbanre wben wrtttng. 1500 ax •• 6.26 L600 3^ " 6.00 1000 » 6.00 800 m •• 6.80 BOO 4 4.60 820 6 4.61 1« « 8.16 Evans Improved Challenge Roller bearing, Belf-oiling de- vice automatic stop, Bolia link chain make the IMPROVED CHALLENlJK the most perfect apparatus m the market. Write for catalogue and prices before placing your orders else- where. QUAKER CITY MACHINE CO. RICHMOND, tND. For GreenbouseB, Oraperles, Hotbeds, Con- servatorleB, and all other purposes. Qet oar flgures before buying. Estimates treely given. N. COWEN'8 SON, 392-94 W, Broadway, NEW YORK. IfentloD tbe riorlsts* BxehaDK* wbn wrltlBf. ASTICA^ USEJTNOir, F.0.P1ERCEC0. )T0 FoltoH St.v * new VORK Uentlon tbe Florists* BxcbaDge wben writing. SUMMER IN WINTER BY VSING Standard Greenhouse Boilers One cent get» oar Catalogue GIBLIN & CO., Utica. N.Y. Uentlon tbe Florlatg* Ercbange when writing ' Mention tho Florinf ' Bxcbange when wrttlDC. THE JENNINGS IMPROVED IRON GUTTER PATENT IRON BENCH FIHINGS AND ROOF SUPPORTS. VENTILATING APPARATUS, IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS for Tobacco Extracts. Etc DILLER, CASKEY & CO. S. W. CORNER SIXTH AND BERK STS., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Uentlea th« rinrUti' Bxcfaaac* wh^a vHtlac. BnfD roB O1&OUI1I.&S Snccessors to ■■-■r OUR LOUISIANA CYPRESS Is Thoroughly Air Dried and Free From Sap This Is the very best material now offered to the trade for greeohouse construction. We have the largest stock of this high grade cypress In the North, and can promise quick service in fllllng all orders entrusted to us. Estimates and designs furnished on application. We will be pleased to figure with you on your contemplated work. Our New Detail List Hailed on Reque5* RED CEDAR POSTS IRON FIHINGS HOT BED SASH LocKisANi> Lumber Co. '. . . LOCKJbAND,0, Uentlon tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. G Js Far McK ouRAoafHAN PJNEI UPT^2 FEErOR LOGGER, <%EENHOU AND 0THE|B0ILD(W6JSJi«lfrERIAt MEN furBwhed to $sBerintind EnEC:ifE>N WHEN PBSIBgD. S»Nlf6rourCir^u«s. ^ Mention tbe Florlt>f ' Kichange wben writing. }",^^ Clamp To mend cracked Olaas immediate^. Box of 150 9t. for sale by Jobber or address A.KLOKNER Waawatosa,Wl8.TeBtlmonlalB and samples free Mention The Florists' Exchange wben writing. Mention The norlsts' Bxcbaage wben writtog. GEO. M. GARLAND Iron Gutters and Posts Patented December 27th, 1898. Send for Catalogne. Garland's Gutters will keep snow and ice ofF your glass and prevent breakage. A sample of this guner u on exhii^itiuu »i luc Chicago flower Growers' Market. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. oY^ss GREENHOUSE MATERIAL Hot Bed Sash Greenhouse Glass Twin Section Boilers PIPE FITTINGS and VENTILATING APPARATUS WE FURNISH EVERYTHING FOR THE ERECTION OF 6REENH0USES. CATALOGUE AND PRICES ON APPLICATION S. JACOBS & SONS F'.!,l'hf^f/vl BROOKLYN, N. Y. Ifention The Florliti* Exchange when writing. THE QRECNIIOL^E COMPANY Horticultural Architects and Builders Kearney Avenue JERSEY CITY, N. J. WE MANUFACTURE AND ERECT GREENHOUSES FOR EVERY PURPOSE FOR PRIVATE AND COMMERCIAL USE We also manufacture and furnish Hot Bed Sash and Frames, Iron and Wond Frame Benches, White Lead, Greenhouse Putty, Pipe, Fittings, Valves and Boilers for Greenhouse Heating ESTIMATES FURNISHED FOR COMPLETE STRUCTURES OR FOR MATERIAL READY TO ERECT Ifention The Florlsti' Exchange when writing. 334 The Plorist-s' Exchange Septembers, 1906 KINGCOHSTBDCTlONGOPIPilNY North Tonawanda, N. Y., and Toronto, Canada. New Greenhouse Catalogue ready for dlstrlbutlOD. Send for it. Mention Th^ riorlita' Bxchange when wrlttDg IMPROVED Greenhouse Boiler 33 EtUE ST.. CHICAGO Boilers madeortflebeBtof material, shell fireboi sheets and heads of steel, water space all around (front. Bides and back). Write for information. " WHOLESALE TRADE LIST ASPARAGUS PLUM08CS, strong, SIn.potB, 76c. per doz., $5.00 per 100; 2Hi In. pots, 60c. per doz., $3.00 per 100; 4 in. pots, $1.50 per doz., $10.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS SFRBNOERI.8trong,3in. pots, 76o. per doz., $5.00 per 100: 2^^ In. pots, 50c. per doz.. J3.00 per 100; from i% in. pots, $1.60 per doz., f 10.00 per 100. CLEMATIS, large flowering Tarleties, iM in. pots. $2.00 per doz. CLEMATIS PANICCLATA, 4 In. pots, »1.50 per doz., $10.00 per 100; 3 in. pots, 75o. per doz. $5.00 per 100. FICUS ELASTICA, flne strong plants, from « in. pots, $4.00 per doz. New Paris Daisy, Queen Alexandra from 2^ in. pots. 50c. per doz.. $3.00 per li 0. Smllax Plants. 2^ in. pots, $2.00 per 100. Stevias, 3 in. pots. 60c. per doz., $3.00 per 100. AMPKLOPSIS VEITOHII, flne plants, 4 in. pots, $l.6t) per dozen, $10.00 per 100. HVDRANGKA OTAKSA and Thos. Hogg, 68 uranches from open gronnd, $2.00 per doz., $12.00 per lOO. PARIS DAISY, 3 in. pots. 75o. per doz,, $6.00 per 100. IVT, Hardy English. 3 in. pots, 3 runners to each pot. 10-12 in. long. 75c. per doz., $5.00 per 100. NEW CROP PANSY SEED. Colors separate, yellow, white, blue, ICOO seeds, $1.00; Assorted Colors, giant strain, 2,000 seeds, $1.00 by mail. Ceieei ar lltb S JeOenon Sts., • tlOtfcti PHILADELPHIA, PA Mention The FlortBts' Exchange when writing. The^ Standard Ventilating Machinery I The original machine with self- I oiling cups ; the most powerful, I least complicated, very com- I pact, with ease of operation, I The New Ouplex Gutter, I over sis miles in use and hiEhly I recommended ; the only drip I proof gutter in the market, I The 8tantlard Retnrn lBt«aiu Trap has no equal for I simplicity or its workings. I Cfttalotrue free. E. HIPPARD, Vounlstown. •. Mention tha FloriBtB' Bach«ng» when writlm. H. BAYERSDORFER & GO. Florists' Supplies— M"""?"* iNovellles anotactarcrs or l\"t^i'oV 50 to 56 North Fourth Street, PHILADELPHIA ^ A. HERRMANN i Manufacturer of poral Mctal DcsignS t mPORTCe AND DEALfR IN TLORIkTS' SUPPLIES FACTORY: 709 FIRST AVENUE, ""."tirsAV^r NEW YORK OFFICE AND WAREROOMS: 404, 406. 408, 410, 412 East 34th SL WRITE FOR NEW CATALOGUE ItMtion tb« Florlit*' Bltt«li»» wllM WTtMt. GREENHOUSE MATERIALS The Best Quality and Work Guaranteed. CYPRESS SASH BARS Absolutely clear, sun dried; cut to exact sizea. TENN. RED CEDAR POSTS In leugthB as wanted. PECKY CYPRESS BENCHES Economical and Iftstiug. Coming Into genenl use. HOT-BED SASH and FRAMES Various styles and sizes. Tteady for prompt shipment. VENTILATING APPARATUS It works like a cbarm. PIPE,FITT1NGS, GUTTERS,GLASS And all lupplies needed in new or reconBLruotion work. Get our Estimates, Plans and Suggestions on Structures Proposed. lUustiated Catalogue sent poatpaid. FOLEY MFG. CO., 47i w. 22nd St.. CHICAGO. I L "NIGOTICIDE" KILLS BUGS THE MAXWELL MFG. CO. LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY. Mention The Florists' ExcbanRe wben writing. SULPHUR Per 10 lbs., 40c.: per 100 lbs., $3.00: per barrel (225 lbs.) $6.00. STUIBPP 4 WALTER CO./Trio*R\"' Mention The Florists' Bxchange when writing. ALL BAD BOILERS have their good points. Some good boilers have some pretty bad points. It is not a choice of evils either — that is, if you go careful before choosing. The "Burnham" may be fairly evil proof, but perhaps we are prejudiced. The "Burnham" is a greenhouse boiler for greenhouses — made that way. What you want is Catalog F-B. BURNHAM HITCHINGS PIERSON CO. Successors to Lord & Burnham Co, Hitching^s & Co. Pierson-Sefton Co. 1135 BroadMray NEIV YORK CITY BOSTON BRANCH: Tremont Building; Mention The glorlata' Exchange when writing. HEATING APPARATUS JOHNSTON HEATING CO. ?♦ J"-- «'<'^ Erected complete, or we will furnish material, with plans 1133 Broadway NCW lOrk Mentton The Florlati' Bxchange when writing. EUREKA GREENHOUSES ^""oe^theTesT"' Grecnliouse Material, Composition Posts DILLON GREENHOUSE MFG. CO., Bloomsburg, Pa. Mention The Florists' Bxchange when writing. DO YOU EVER dTOP Tothinkofthetroubleayou had with your HEATING I.A8T WINTER. Don't have the same trouble thle winter, but send for me. 1 am expert in designing and inatalling beating apparatus. WALTER THOMPSON, sTot io^.-ifv^d, Jersey City, N. J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. HEATING HEATING Let me furnish facts w^hy you should give me your Heating Work. I have eonvineed others. 'Why not you ?2 IV^rlte for Prices on IIBA.XI1VG SUPPI^IES of :a1I Kinds Bastern Agent Furman and Eroeschell Boilers WM. H. LUTTON West Side «ve. Station, JERSEY CITY, N. J. Mention The Florlgts' Exchange when writing. 1 FOR HOi WATER AND STEAM. Boilers that reapocd quickly and are nn- equaled for their efficiency, ajmpliclty of construction andecocomy of fuel.a Greenhouse Pipe and Fittings Genuine Wrought iron Pipe (not steel) a in, lo^ cts. per foot. Horticultural Building: of Every De- scription. JOHN A. SGOLLAY 72-74 Myrtle Ave., Boreugh of Brooklyn NEW YORK CITY U. G. Scoi-LAY.IMgr. Established 42 Tears. UeDtloD the Florists' Bxcbsngs wheo mltllig. SUPPUEAIEINT WITH THIS ISSUE ffe aro a utratyht ahoot and aim to grouj into a vigorous plant A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL Vol. XX. No. J2 NEW YORK AND CHICAGO, SEPTEMBER (6, <905 One Dollar Pet Year A Phenomenal Variety y^HIS beautiful carnation, which we introduced this spring, we are sure will prove ^— ' not only the best variegated carnation ever sent out, but one of the most popular and profitable carnations in any color that has ever been introduced. The popular conception of a variegated flower ordinarily is that it is not so desirable as a solid color, but Variegated Lawson has proved an exception to the rule, on account of its exceeding beauty and delicacy. If our own retail sales are any Index of the popularity of a variety, then Variegated Lawson is bound to be a winner, as the flowers of this sold more readily than those of any other variety. Aside from Its Inherent value, It will also be sought for on account of the sensation which It created last season in the newspapers, its merits having been heralded widely in the dally press all over the country. The variegation Is very beautiful — delicate carmine penclllngs on' ivory-white ground. It has every good quality — beautiful flower, flne stiff stem, and is exceedingly productive. W. N. Craig, who Is an authority on everything pertaining to horticulture, says he knows that it win outbloom that popular variety, Mrs. M. A. Patten, three to one. The variega- tion is very similar, but Variegated Lawson has a much better stem and is much more productive. It has the Lawson habit and stem. White Lawson, which we introduced last year, has proved to be the best white carnation ever put on the market, and we are satisfied that Variegated Lawson will be grown just as largely. Those who are growing moderate quantities of carnations and are obliged to grow several varieties In a house, will find It decidedly to their advantage to plant the different Lawson sports, as they all require the same treat- ment, and, consequently, will give the best results. A great many carnations are short-season varieties, but Variegated Lawson, l(ke the rest of the Lawson type, has a long season, as the flowers do well during 'ae late spring and summer, when many varieties cease to be at their best. Field-grown plants from ground, $15.00 per 100. F.R.PIERSONGO.JarrytowD-oii-HudsoD,II.Y. CUT STRINGS. gQ CTS. EACH. W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass. VAUGHAN'S BULBS Highest Qualities. Lowest Prices. SEND FOR FALL FLORIST CATALOGUE. ' Per 100 1000 CALLA-California.Qrowiijlia!":;:=^^^^^^ '^^iSS GANDIDUM i-Vaughan's Thick Petaled \lt^^o^ t:SS '&Z \ rnr^Qiji i Afflerican-Grownlseiect^ .SI ^.m) J mccoIR \ Frencli-Grown iMammoth:.;;;;.::;;;.":,:..^^^^^^^^^^^^ iIm I'm > < t, • ■ eiiwii Ml wiwn jjjjjm,^ 2.0O ) HYAG NTHS-French White Roman lll'a IM, '^zl ) --■— (13-16 •• 3.00 27.00; ] NARGISSUS-Paper White Grandiflorairr T;| B \ ') Per case of 1700, 12 ctm. size, $12.00. ^ Dutch Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissus. i • Wrifo fnp Prioae W*" *■»"» Save Ton Sloney on Your Kntire List and Mnpply > ftnie lur rritos. tou with the best stock.. S VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE! CHICAGO, 84-86 Randolph St. 14 Barclay St.. NEW YORK. ) ,' Greenhouses, Western Sprlng:8, 111. } Meatlon the riortiitii' KxePange wb»i» wrlflm. YOU cannot Make a Mistake in Buying PCONV— fCSTIVA MAXIMA Early. Enormous, very full shell-formed bloom, often 7 In. to 8 in. in diameter, on strong 3J^ ft. stems; color snow-white, shading to delicate creamy white at base of petals, with an occasional clear purple spot on edges of center petals ; very fragrant. Undoubtedly the finest early white in existence, and the best sort to grow for cut flower purposes. We have the largest stqck of this in the world. ROBERT CRAIG CARNATION (King of the Reds). Would be pleased to have you look him over and see if you don't think he is all right. We will be cutting about October 1. Orders for Cuttings will be delivered in strict rotation. ORDER NOW. COTTAGE GARDENS COMPANY Queens, L,. I., IV. V. Mention The riorlats' Bxcbange when wrltlnr, CONTENTS AND INDEX TO ADVERTISERS. PACE 341 336 The Plorists* ExoHansre iDdl C0Crn|J|Q Pure White. First Size, 65c. per 100 ; $4.50 per rilCC vl A9 1003' Selected. 85c. per 100 : $7.00 pnr mno. PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS ^X^ Mammoth. $11.00 per 100. Extras. $7.00 per 100. St. David's. 5 to 7 in., $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. 7 to 9 in., $7.50 per 100 ; GALLA ROOTS BERMUDA'S $70.00 per 1000. JAPAN LILIES LONQIFLORUiW, 6 to 7 per 100, $2.00; per 1000, $18.00 " 6 to 8 " 2.50 •' 23.00 " 7 to 9 " 4.00 " 38.00 MULTIFLORUJH, 5 to 7 . . •• 2.50 " 20.00 •' 6 to 8 ■' 3.00 •' 27.00 12 to 15 ctms., $22.00 per 1000. per 1000. 6 WHITE ROMANS SHEEP MANURE only, V°2o! less, $1.25 per 100 lbs. MUSHROOM SPAWN WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, 201 Fulton St., NEW YORK CANE STAKES '^'"^"" to 9 feet. New stock. Sample lots of 10 lb., 75o. ; 100 lbs., $7.00. Mention The Florteta' Exchange when writing. FREESIAS 100 1000 American Grown. %-i^ inch $0.60 J4.60 French Grown, Giant Bulbs 1.25 11.00 All other Bulbs on hand now; ask for quotation. HENRY PHILIPPS SEED CO , TOLEDO, OHIO. Mention The Flnrlata* ExchanEe when writing. WHITE CALIAS Healthy stock, absolutely free from disease. 4 in. oirc $4.50 per 100 5 " 6.00 " 6 " 9.00 " For larger quantities prices on application. OV. ZAN6EN, Seedsman, Hoboken, N. J. MentloD the FlortstB' Bicbange when wrtttng. Seed PANSIES Plants THE JENNINGS STRAINof finest selected PansleB now ready. Large flowering. In great variety ol finest colors. Good strong plants, $4.00 per 1000; 2i.00 for $7.00. These are flret- class In every respect. Finest Mixed Seed, $1.00 per pkge. of 300:> seeds: $5.U0peroz. Paugies, in bud and bloom first of October, $6.00 per 1000 ; $3.00 per 60O. Oaeh with order. E. B. JENNINGS, ^"l^i^"" Southporf, Conn. Grower of the Finest FanBles. ilentlon The Florists' ExcbaDge whep writing. A. MITTINQ 17=23 Kennan Street SANTA CRUZ, CAL. ilentioD the FlorlBta' Bxcha age when writipg. A.LL THE \?VORI:rl8t«' Bichapge wbep writing. Lilij of tbe Vallei^ Finest Pips: Berlin variety for early forcing. Hamburg variety for late forcing and retarding. We make a specialty of the above. Give us a trial. Order early. Write for particulars to ETZOLD & CO., Hamburg, German MentloD The FlorlstB' Eichange when writing. FieId=Qrown CALLAS Fine plants. A few dozen left at $1.75 per doz. Cash With Order. F. P. CAIRD. Troy, N. Y. 271 River Street U»nHnn th*> FlnrlDt* " Dxchfl nsn wbSD wrltlDjr ALL THE HOLLAND BULBS LILIUM HARRISII LILIUM LONGIFLORUM ROMAN HYACINTHS PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS, &c. Wholesale Price List Now Beady. CYCAS REVOLUTA, »8.oo per loo J. M. THORBURN & CO. 30 Cortiandt St. New York IfentloB The Florista* Bzehapffa when wrlttng. QUALITY 9^ SEND tOR CATALOGUE. ARTHUR T. BODDFNQTON 3*2 We»t 14th St., New York. UeotlOD the Klortstx' BxcbaDKe when writing. BULBS for F0RCIN6 Lilium Harrlsli, Lilium Longifloruia, White Rumau Hyacinths, Paper "White Orders booked now for early delivery. llfPCRCD jr. nnU Heed Growers fVcCDCK iK ilUIly and Merchants 114 Chambers Street, MEW TOBK Mpntinn The FlnrlBti' Kichange when writing. DAIILIAd One Hundred and Thirty Acres. Roots and Bloom in any quantity. L. H. PEACOCK, Inc., Atco,N.J. Uentloo Tbe Florlitl' Bxchange when wrlttng. FREESIAS To American Buyers Why not bny of American Growers and save di'^appolntmont in not getting yonr orders filled by foreign growers? We are the old California growers and can furnish bulbs in all sizes, -'■i^-iach up and' down to V^-inch, in quan- tities desired and at the old prices. We do not take advantage because stocks are short. Order quickly as we will soon start to replant our surplus. REES& COMPERE. Signal Hill Bulb Farm P.O. Address, Long lieacli, Cal. B.F.D. Ko.l. bffDtlnii The Florists' Exchaofce when wrltlns. PRIMROSES lUPRnUpn rUINF^F Finest grown, 2 in., inrnUtCU bninLOC jj.oo per lOO. Mixed, X5S strong and choice, 3 In., $B.OO per 100. CYCLAMEN 6IG4NTEUM 2.,in.,$3.ooperioo. XXX SEEDS PUIME9C PDIURflCP Finest grown, mixed, 600 unincoc rnimnuot seeds, $i.oo; ^ pkt.,6oc. PIIIFRARIA Finest large flowering dwarf, IlinCnHnlH mixed, lOOO seeds, 6ic. pVPI AUFy GIganteum. Best Olants, mixed, blULHmcn 200 seeds, $1 00 ; >s pSt.. 6Uc. GOOD CYCLAMEN PLANTS ts.oopenoo. pAljaY GIANT. The nnesi large- ■^ ** ■» ^ I flowering varieties, critically selected, eooo seeds, $1.00; halt pkt., 60c. 49~ 600 seeds of "Giant Mme. Perrett" added to every $1.00 pkt. of Olant Pansy Seed. CASH. Extra count of seeds in all packets. JOHN F. RDPP, Shiremanstown, Pa. The Home of Primroses Mention The Florlots* Exchange when writing. September 16, 1908 The Florists' Exchange 337 Emiisii rirgin lOflsiim Spawo New Importation Just Received The product of the best maker In Entilaod that will produce profitable reBnIte Per dozen Bricka, il.60; per Brick (1"-^ lbs.). ISc; by mall postpaid, 25c.: per 1001ba.,«(i.OO: per 1000 lbs. $55.00. (:50 lbs. at 1000 lb. rate). PURE CULTURE 8PAWN-An American Product Per 10 Bricks, $1.80; per 25. M. 00; per 60. $7.60; per loo, $14.00; per 1000, $130.00. PIVEMCH KRKIrSIAS Large bnlbs, 90c. per 100; $7.60 per 1000. Mammoth, $1.40 per 100; $12.00 per 1000 L,II.IITM H «RRI»II— Dermnda Grovvn Free from dteeaee. As growerd we know this stock to be absolutely the best grown in Bermuda. 6 to 7 inches, f4.60 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. 7 to 9 inches, $8.50 per 100; $80.00 per 1000. PAPER ^VHITE: ORAWDIFI.ORA NARCI98U8 13 centimeters and up. $1,00 per 100; $9.0i) per 1000. (1250 bulbs to case*. Writ« for Our Complete Bulb Catalog:ue JOHNSON & STOKES, 217-219 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention The Florists' E^cchange when writing. JAPAN LONQIFLORUM Crop is very short Provide youreelf for your Easter Lilies with BEST BERMUDA HARRISII. We offer as long as ansold: Doz. 100 1000 6x7 $0.50 $3.25 $30.60 11x7 60 4.25 40,00 7x9 J,00 7,00 65.00 8x11 200 15.00 11x13, MonsterB 3 00 20.00 5 per cent. Dieooant for Cash on Harrisii only. NARCISSUS Paper White, TRUE erandl- 12 100 1000 flora,13ctm.np $0.20 $1.00 $9 00 MAjmiOTH Paper White grandiflora. 16 ctm 26 1.25 ll.CO French Trumpet Major, for Chriittmae farcing 26 1.25 10.00 CALLA ETHIOPICA Clean, sound bulbs. We have handled this stock 20 yearg. You can rely on it. 12 100 1000 4x8inchclrc. $0.75 $.S.60 $50.00 5x7 inch circ 2.00 7.00 65.00 FERNS FROM FLATS Florists' best aesortment for fern dishes ready for2in.pot8. strong, clean. 100, $1.50; lOOO, $12.00, Incloding delivery. Ferns, from 2i-i in.,f.o.b. 100. fS.OO; 1000, $25.00. Asparagus PlumosuH Vanas seedlings, deliv- ered. 100. $1 25; lUOO. $10.00. Asparagras Plumosus Nanus, from 2 In. pots, f.o.b. 100. $3.00; 1000. $26.00. LILIUM CANDIDUM Mammoth, per 12, 75c.; 100, $5.00; 1000, $15.00. Roman Hyacinths, Dutch Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissus SEND FOR OUR FAL,!. LIST H. H. BERGER & CO., 47 BarclaySt., New York Uentlon The FlorlstB' G^rbaoKe whPD wrltloc Catalog Engravings and ILLUSTRATIONS I that print EASILY. ThafatbeMnd w« make — have been alnce '73, JAS. IVI. BRYANT, Engnving ilid'"p'rlntln9 706 Chestnut Street. PHILADELPHIA, PA. HEADQUARTERS FOR Attgusta Gladiolus Bulbs in three sizes. Our AUQUSTA QLADIOLUS Bulbs are known all over this continent for being A 1 . Ask for prices. Cash or satisfactory references. Ad- dress all orders to Rowehl Ss Qranz, Hicksville, L. I., N. Y. Mention The Florlats' Exchange when writing. Fall Bulbs BEST QUALITY LOW PRICES Send us a list of the varie- ties wanted, stating quantity of each, and let us quote. WARD'S HIGH GRADE Bulbs & Plants HORSE .HOC RALPH M. WARD & CO ■ R>ND 12 W. Broadway. NEW YORK JAMES VICE'S SONS ROCHESTER, N. Y. Uentlon Th« riorlata* Exchange when writing. Men (Inn The FlorlstH" ExrhaDpe when writlnc Papiii wmie RaiGisiiDs A few thousand left, in eases of about 1300 bulbs at $9.50 per 1000. Stock True Grandiflora, 13 ctm. HUBERT & CO. N. LePage, Rep. Mt. Vernon, N.Y. Mention The FlorlBts' Exchange wbeo writing. 20,000 SHASTA DAISIES Alaska. California and Westralla, for Fall, 1906 and Spring, 1916, delivery, $1.00 per doz. ; $7.00 per 100. Extra select eeed, from largest and fullest flowers only, of above. lOUO seeds, $2.00; oz., $7.00; ready September. Improved fJhasta Daisy "SbaBta," $2.50 uer 100. All Daisy plants are strong, field divisions, well-rooted. Select Shasla seed, 2Sc. for 15110 $3.50 per oz. Bnrbank's Hybrid Delphinium, ranges from liehtest to darkest blue, shading to primrose, with white and dark centers. Flowers from lin. to IH in. across. Trade pkt., 25c. ; oz., $1.50. Cash, please. Fred 6rohe, McDonald A>e., Santa Rosa.Cal. Get the Best MUSBROOM SPAWN Npw im porta lion o chuiceppAWii whiiu was- marto eept-ciiUy for u by the mo«t 'xuent-nceti and ipliabli* niaiiufactii--- f-r in England, and can b relied upon. PRICES PfTlooIbs $6 Pf> Per 10 Olbs .... 55' I 250 Ibn. and over at th-j lOUulb. rate. Dreer*H Special Hnsbroom circular Frte, . • . ... HENRY A. DREER, '\\?,^rJ;SL'lT' Uentlon The Florlsta' Exchange when writing. SEE OUR BIG ADVERTISEMENT ON PACE 313 OF LAST ISSUE THE ELIZABETH NURSERY COMPANY, Elizabeth, N.J. UpntloD thp Plortiitii' Bxobaosc whfn writing MICHELL'S a CYCLAMEN GIANT STRAIN New Crop Seed C3 rvlC=>\^N/', A splendid strain of Cyclamen Oiganteum. erown by a European BpedallBt, and has never failed to produce perfect plants wlih giant size flowers. 1000 100 Olgranteum Album. White $0.76 $6.00 " Koseum. Pink 75 6.00 " Rubruin. Red 76 6.00 White with Red Eye 76 6.00 100 1000 Se^ds Seeds Oiganteum, Mixed $0.60 $5.00 Papillo (Butterfl7). Mixed 1.60 Trade pkt. Oz. Persicnm. Ohoice mixed $0.30 $2.00 Let us quote you on your BULB WANTS. Stocks of Hyacinths. Tulips. Narcissus, etc., # have arrived. We are headquarters and <-an make you close fli^ares. Write us. y HENRY F. MICHELL CO., iZtollTs. I0I8 Market St:, Philadelphia, Pa. H U«>n*lr>n Thp Flnrlntii* Kj<*hnnei> wh^n writing. AMERICAN SEED TRADE A5S0CUTI0N W. H. Grenell. Pierrepont Manor. N. T.. president; L. L. May. St. Paul, Minn., first vice-president ^ G. B. McVay, Blrmlngrbam, Ala., second vice-president: C. B. Kendel, Cleve- land, O., secretary and treasurer. Bean growers in New York State have been considerably worried by the excessive amount of rust which ap- peared during- July and continued more or less during August. "U'lLHELM PFITZER, head of the firm of seedsmen and nurserymen of Stuttgart, Germany, is dead at the age of 84 years. LIVERMORE. CAL.— The Cox Seed and Plant Company has purchased a tract of land in the LIvermore Valley for seed growing purposes, WITvLIAMSAaLLE. N. T.— Samuel S. Blake, a seedsman, has been arrested by the Postoffice authorities on a charge of using the mails to defraud. It is alleged that he carried on the work in various towns, under several assumed names. SANTA CLARA, CAL. — The firm of C. C. Morse & Co. has decided to en- large its business and has purchased the retail and wholesale business of E. J. Bowen & Co.. of San Francisco. Tlie main office will be established in San Francisco. OTTAWA, CAN.— An order-in-coun- oit has been passed under the authority of the act of the last session of Parlia- ment, respecting the inspection and sale of seeds by which it is ordained "that the number of seeds of the weeds named in sections 3 and 4 that may be tolerated in any seeds without affect- in? their character as being within the meaning of the seed sections free from the said weeds shall be as follows: *'(a.) In the seed of timothy, red clover, alsike and other grasses and clovers not more than one to every l,.'ori nf said seeds. " onica, Lilium Speciosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot -Crown LUacs, Hydrangea in sorts. Clematis and H. P. Roses in the best sorts. PR.ICES MODERATE Mention the Flortoti' Exchange whea wrttlm. Vegetame, HieeoiioDiie ami BenaiDg Piaats VEGETABLE PLANTS CABBAGE |3„|?^X"'Sa^ri. \t. Head, Sure-Head, SuccesBlon, F^ly and Late Flat Dutch. Hollander, etc. $1.00 per 1000; $8.60 per 10,000. 0 A ■> fi V V?'V Mo88 Onrled. 26 ots. per • •'*■ ■«- » *^ ■=* ■ 100; »1.25 per 1000. !"*¥?¥ ¥rilV In any quantity. White and *'*^*-'*^"* ■ Pink Plume, Giant Pascal. Golden Heart, Boston Market and other vars., $1.00 per 1000 : $8.50 per 10,000. 1 ¥<*Tr'T*¥T*^K* Big Boston. Boston Market "-'■^ * * Vf V.«i, ^jj^ Tennis Ball, $1.00 per 1000; $8.60 per 10.000. Miscellaneous Plants 2M-ia. stock In Al coDdltion. AlySHtiin Giant and Dwarf; Heliotrope, LantanH, S'wiilnsona alba and rosea; Plam- bas:o. white. $2.i|ii per 100: f 17 50 per 1 ,000. Hardy ChrysBnihemumsm Field-grown plants, ready for beddlne or green* house blooming, $1.00 per doz. ; $G.0Operl0O. GERANIUMS Per 100 Bruantl $2.00 Gentaure 2.o0 Lecid 2.00 Ryerofts Surprise (ivy) 2.00 Gloire de France... 2.00 Jean de La Brete. . . 3.00 Jean Vlaud 2.00 M. Jolly de Bamme- vllle 4.00 Mme. Barney 2.00 Mme. Canovers... 2.00 Per 100 Mme. Charrotte. . . . $2.00 Mme. Jaulin 2.00 Mme. Landry 2.0O Madonna 3.00 Marquie de Castel- lane 3.00 MiBsF. Perkins.... 2.00 MiBsEendell 3.00 S. A. Nutt 2.00 Granville 2.00 Mrs. E.G. Hill 2.00 Queen of the West. 2.00 We will send 1000, 60 each of the above, for $18.00, or 600, 25 each, for $10.00. Telegraph (Geranium), $1.00 per doz., per 100. $6.00 Send for descriptive price list. Not less than live of any one variety sold. Cash with order, please. Come see onr stock. We are at Chase, P. B. & W. R. K.. or Cowenton, Philadelphia DlTision of B. & O. K. K., fourteen miles Northeast of Baltimore, Md. bend us word and we will meet you. R. VINCENT, JR. & SON, White Marsh, Md. Halloa The riorists' Bzctauice when wiltins. The New Hybridized Giant-flowered nDnnuino PDimDnQFQ llDuUlllbll rlillllliUQLa Are Keady Now in 21'i in. Pots COMPACTA, a fine potter, $6.(0 per 100. CARMINE, PINK, PURPLE, VIOLET, MIXED COLORS, $3 50 per 100. O.V.ZANGEN, Seedsman. Hobtken, N.J. Meotloo the Flortsti* Bxcbaoge when writing. flollaDil Hmseiji Stock Ask for Our Catalogue. It will interest yon. ENDTZ.VANNES&CO.SSS': Mention the Florists' Bxchang* when wrltixs. BOBBINK& Atkins Nurserymen and Florists VISITORS DmTED. *'"«aiSSl°"" RUTHERFORD, N.J. Mention the Florists' Bxchanjce wben writing- GOLD MEDAL PEONIES Our collection of Peonies was awarded the ONL.Y GuLii MKDAL at the St. Louis World's Fair last season. We havel2'i named varieties and offer as follows: Pink and Kose.namtd varieties, f 8 00 per 100. White and Purple, named varieties, 912. OU per 100. Yellow, named varieties, $15.00 per lOO. We also have 3fi named kinds of Dwarf Large Flowering PHLOX. $>.O0perl00; $45.0u per lOUO. Baby Rambler ROSES, strong, field-grown plants, £.'5 00 per 100. Please send for price list. JOHNCHARLTON&SONS, Rociiester, N.Y. Uentlon The Florists* Eichanpe when writing. HYDRANGEAS Strong Plants from Outdoor Beds Otaksa, Thos. Hogg. Red Branched 100 With 7 to 12 flowering crowns $12.00 With 5 to 6 flowering crowns 9.0O With 1 flowering crowns 7.00 ira DncDA i^^^ ai*^ fine). One-half iltd nU3Ca additional to above prices. Japoni ' $22.51) per 1000. PLCMOSUS NANUS SPKENGEKI Fine Stock and guaranteed to please. JACKSON & PERKINS CO. Siro^RK Mention The Florists' Exchance when writing. Boses ami llviiieiy %Wl Norway Maples. \H to 2 in. cal., 12 to 16 ft. high. Llndeu, 1^ to 2i* cal , 10 to 12 ft. htgh. Elm§, 1^^ to2in. cal.. 10 ft high. Horse I h^-st- nut.2toa?^in. cal . S to 10 ft. hli^h. >tandard i^alifornla Privet, 5 ft. high, round bushy heads, standard California Privet, bushy, 4 to 5 ft., fine f .rlawn. 50,000 Cal. Privet, 2K to 3 ft. bush . .$18 00 per 1000 3 to 4 ft. " .. 22.00 '* Yucca Filamentosa, blooming plants 36.00 per 100 Deutzia Gracilis, 2 and 3 years 5 00 " Althea, pink and white, 4 ft. high . . 8.00 " DncDC Field-growu, bushv, for 5 and 6 in. pots, nUdCo $8 00 per lOU. A!j;«;ripina. Little Pet. Francis K'Uger, Hermosa, Miue. Bravey, Clothllde Soupert, Mme. CamiHe, Peonia, Mme. Plantier, Crimson Rambler, Quf-en of the Prairie etc. Hollyhock. 2!^ in. pots $l.Ol> per I'O, $30.00 per 1000. Double red, white, pink and yellow. Sweet William. 21^ In. pots, $1.00 per 100, $3u.iiO per 1000. AmpelopBis Veitchli, 3 In. pote, »4.00 per 100. $30.00 per 1000. CARLMAM RIBSAM, Trenton, N. J. UentloD The Florlflta* Bxchangft wbeo writing. PANSY Giant, fine mixed, $3.00 per 1000. N.B — I have raised seeds of the plants myself and recommend them highly. JOHN LAPPE,J""ipe'Ave..Maspeth,L.I., N.Y. Mendon The Florists' E:ichange when writing. PANSIES Brown's Extra Select Superb Giant Prize Pansies. Awarded Silver Medal, St. Louis Exposition, 1904. PLANTS, mixed colors. In any quantity, $3.00 per 1000. GASH WITH ORDER PETER BROWN, Lancaster. Pa. Mention The Florlata' Eichapge when writing. GIANT PANSIES Finest quality guaranteed, $3.00 per 1000; 2000 for $5.00. DAISIKS, Double Snowball and Long- fellow, $i. 50 perlOiO. HOLLYHOCKS, donble* fivf leddin^ colors, fine, guaranteed to bloom, 5ctB. ALYSSUM, Double Giant, sTOng, 2i4 In., 2 eta AsPAKAiaUS, Sprengeri, for 3in.,2ctB. PKIAIUL A, Quality Guaranteed, 2 In., 2 cts.; Seedlings. 75 cts. per 100. mailed. U1A>T CY- CLAMEN Seed, finest quality, mixed, last at 40 cts. per 100. CASH. BYER FLORAL CO. Shippentburg, Pa. Mention the Florlsta' Eicbange when writing. PANSY PLANTS Peter Brown's Prize Strain of Mammoth Blooming Pansien. Fine stocky plants, grown in open field. Plants ready about September 10. $4.00 per lOOo. CHARLES S. DUTTON, J^\., Holland, MIcii. Uentlon The riorlats' Exchange wben writing. PANSY PLANTS Giant Market. Plants from my own home- grown seeds, selected from the best Giant varie- lies, mixed colors; fine stocky plants, ready about September 5, $i.60 per 1000. Send for prices on 5,000 and 10,000 lots. Cash with order. E. A. BLINN, Cromwell, Conn. MentioD the Florlsta' Bichange when wrltipg. Pansy Seedlings The very choicest strains, mixed. 13 60 per inOO. Separate Colors, lavender, yellow ana white, M.uo per !• 0". CASH WITH THE ORDER. J. CONDON, Florist, V^ol^HT'.: Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. NEW FORGET-ME-NOT I N D I GO A hardy dwarf, dark blue variety, Is far superior to Victoria and tlie best selling market plant we know of, either as cut ilowera, in pots or baskets. Young plants at $2.00 per 100 ;or$10.00 per 1000. Also plants of our 'Well Kno'wn PAKIMIES at $5.00 per 1000. DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, Needham, Mass. Mention the Florists' Dxcbanffe when wrltliut. GERANIUMS $10.00 and $12.50 per 1000. SEND FOR LIST. C/U|| AY From rose pots, $10.00 A rfieultnral Adv... 350 Hubert & Co 337 Hughes G .T 350 Igoe Bros 355 Ind Flower Co 353 .Tackson & Perkins. 340-51 Jacobs S & Son 361 Jennings E B ;t;ii) Joiinson & Stokes... 337 Johnson Heating Co. 36] Jones H T S.'JS Joyce J 3."i3 Kasting W P 3.18 Katzensfein & Co... 338 Kelr Wm 342 Kllbourn R 342 King Const Co 302 Islokner A SOo Koster & Co 338 Kraft T ,365 Kreshover L J 350 Krlck W C 360 Kroeschell Bros Co. 356 Kronlnger M ss."! Kncbler Wm H 357 Lnger & Hurrell. . . .,342 Lang J 357 Lappe J 340 I.ang.iahr .A H 357 r.angle R 351 I.ei'dle Floral Co...3.'i] Lewis W L 353 LePage N 3.37 Lirabaeh C 300 Littlpfield H F 354 Litflpfield S .338 LoclOand Lum Co... .361 Lllttnn W H ,361 Mader P , 350 :\Iarsden F 355 Alaxwell Mfg Co 362 McPadden E C ,342 MeKellar C W 3",s jMelCusIck Wm E, .,350 McManus J ,357 Meier E 343 Metropolitan Material Co 356 Mitchell H F Co. . ..3.37 .^lichigan Cut Flower Exchange ,350 Mitting A ,336 Monlngcr J C Co. . . .301 Moon Wm H Co... 338 Moore Hentz & Nash ,357 Murdock & Co 35s Nat'I Florists' Board of Trade 359 National Plant Co., 355 Nicotine Mfg, Co... 3.55 Niessen Leo 354 Niquet F ,353 Ouwerkerk P 340 Psge C S 351 Parker G'houaes 354 Peacock L K 330 Pennock S S 359 Peterson Nurs 340, Phlla Cut Flow Co, 359 Phila Market 359 Philips H Seed Co.. 3,36 Pierce F O Co 361 Plerson F R Co 335 Pittsbg Cut Plow Co,.359 Pittsburg Fl Exch, ,358 Pol worth C C Co..,3i38 P,ve R C 353 Quaker City Machine „",. 360 Rawlings E 1 343 Rawson W W Co., 336 Raynor J 1 357 Red Bank Nurs 338 Keed & Keller 359 Rees & Compere . . . 3,36 "■-W' S ^ 3M ^"A, E 358 Reinherg p 353 Reinberg G.,,, ^r^a Renter \ J,.:: ;:::;!« KIbsam C.,,, 940 Rine F B I" 354 Robinson H M Co,!!, 350 Rolker & Son 33.5 Rossig Bros .q-jo Rowell & Granz,. 337-55 Rupp J F 33(1 Saltford Geo.., "xtj Sander & Son 342 Schmidt Co J c '^il schmiiz F w o:::-^ Schneider & Noe,,..353 SCO lay J A 356 ■Scott J 342 Scranton FI Sup Colissa Shellroad G'houscs. .337 Sheridan W F 357 Shrewsbury Nurs , 338 Slevers J H & Co . . 354 Simpson R 35(j Skidelsky S S 350 Sllnn & Thompson.. 357 Smith N & Son 342 Smith W C 342-59 Smith W & T Co,,. 338 Smith & Gannett... 354 Standard G'bouses. .353 .Sfeinhoff H , , , . 354 Stearns A T Lum „ Co 360 Stnrrs & Harrison „ Co 343 PtoothoBT H A 352 Sludcr N 343 ,«lumpp & Walter Co 336-53.59 Stujipe Wm 341 Swayne E 340 Swayne W 354 Syracuse Pottery Co, 360 Taylor E J 354 Teas E Y 340 Thomas H 351 Thompson J D Co,. 353 Tliompson W 362 Thorburn J M & Co.33e Totty C H 353 Towell Jos 343 Trnendly & Schenck.357 Van dec Wcijden & Co ,351 Van Kleef C & Co,. 340 Vnughan's Seed Store 33.5 Vaughan S: Sperry.358 Vaughan's Seed Store 335 Contents. PAOi.: Uiiwlinp: , 3ri'2 (■;iii:Mli:in News 350 c.iiiii.i I,i!i.f-Riiller (Illus.) 34S clKiiiyts in Business 3r»2 Ciuerui'iii.s , , , ,34S Club and Society Doings 345 Customs Decision 3 16 Dah lias at Atco, N. J 3 4 S DraciEnas 346 Firms Who Arc Building 352 Frame tor Keeping Ro.se Plants.. 344 Fruit under Glass (Illus,) 339 Heating Problems 343 London Letter. Our 347 Nursery Department 339 Pond Lily Beetle (Illus,) 345 OBITUARY^ S. P, Rees, C, G, Nanz, Jolin C, Ure 344 Question Box 351 Retail Florist. For the 345 Seed Trade Report 337 Spencer Wire Co.. The (Illus,) . . , .347 Stove Ornamental Greenhouse Plants 347 Tamarix amurensis (Supplt,) 344 TRADE NOTES — Boston, New York. Philadelphia. 3 4'.) Buffalo 352 St, Louis 3 5 3 Cleveland, Indianapolis 367 Baltimore, Cincinnati, Louisville. 3 5 .S San Francisco 360 Tree Transplanter, Wilkens (Illus.), 346 Trees, Fall Planting of 34 6 Week's Work, The 354 Vaughan & Sperry,,358 Volie Bros 353 Vespy W J & M S,,355 Vick's Sons Jas 337 Vincent R & Sons,.. 340 Wn,rd R M & Co 3,37 Wel.cr C S & O 360 Weber H Son 353 Wecber & Don 336 The Weimar Co 355 Welch Bros 358 Wenk P 346 Weston H 343 Werthelmer & Co.,. 359 Whildin P.ntery 360 Whitton Chas WIetor Bros Wild G H ... WInterich .350 .354 .340 .350 Winterson E F Co. 358 Wood Bros 350 Worcester Conserva- tories 351 Woundy H M 353 Voung A L & Co 357 Young J 357 Zangen 0 V 336-40 Zimmer Chas 353 Zirngiebel D 340 INDEX TO STOCK ADVERTISED a, col, 1: b. col. 2; c. col. 3; il. col. 4. Abutilon 350 Alyssum 340-42-51 Anthurium 343 Aiiuilegia 340 Araucaria 342-43 Asparagus 335-37-40-42- . " 43-50-51-54-55-62 Aucubas 340 .azaleas 338C-40 Bedding Plants 350 Begonias 342-43-50 Berberis 'oVo^4n Boxwood 338-40 Bulbs 335-36-37-3Sd .;'allas 335-36-37 Campanula 340 :apslcum ...342-43-50-54 Carnations ..335-38b-41- 42-50-51-53-54-55 Chrysanthemums. .340-50 Cineraria.. 336-37-43-50 Clematis .,,,338-40-51-62 Coleus .342 Conifers 33Sd Crotons ^jq Cryptomeria -wa Cuphea .^43 Cut Folwers.,, 357-58-59 PvOfis 34o :.vclamen .,.336-37-40-50 nSsS :. 337-40-42-50-02 DecnratiVG Plants. 342-43 nelptiinium 337 Dielytra 340h higitJiUs 340 Dracaena _, ^_ 340-42-43-50-51-55 Euonymus 340 Euphorbia 343 Rvercreens 338 rerns 337-42-43-50-51 -54 rims 342-43 Freesla 335-30-37 Fruits 338 Genista 342 P.eranlums . 340-42-43-50 P.ladloU 336-37 GrevlUea 343 Rardv pprennlals. . .338 rii-lintrope 340 rii-llvhocks 340-42 II.v:u>lnths .335-36-3T-51 HvflrnnEeas 338d-40-43-50-S5-fi2 Ivy 340-51-fi2 Lantnna 349 Lilacs 349 Tillies 330-37-40-43 TJlr of tlie Valley... 33fi Lychnis 344> Musa 338 -Vlvosofls 340-42-50 N.-M-.-issus 335-36-37 NurspifT Shiclc 338-40 Orchids 342 Pnlms 342-43-54-55 Pnutlnnus 343 Pansy . .336-37-40-42-50-62 Ppnnles 335-38-40 Phlox 340-55 Pinks 34: Poinspttias 343 Plumhapo 340 Primula 336-40-42-43-50-62 Privet 338C-40 Tlhododendrons. 338e-40 Itoses 338-40-42-43-50-51 -55 Seeds 336-3Sb Shrubs 338 Smilax 340-42-43-50-51-62 Solanum . . .343-50-51-54 Snlrnca 340 Stevia 342-50 Swalnsona 340 Trees 338 Tulips 335-37 Vpjretahles 340 Virhurnum 338 Viii'^s and flimhers 338-40 VInca 343-50 Violets 342-51 Tiieca 340 ^rtifirial Lenves 350 ^Uftlon Sales 362 P-^llers 350-60.61-02 Pfne Meal 351 ."■ollpctlons 359 Peeorntlvp Oreenerv.35R Deslfrns 35S-62 Rnernvinf-s .^37 r^frHlIzers 336n-^1 -"1 -59 PUtinffs 3nH.fil Flnrlsts" Lpfters. .359-60 Florists' Supnlles 358-59-00-02 nj^wer Pnts, Tubs, ete 3"0-6n GalnY 35S-5n ''Inss 356-61 61 Tlczinff Points. , 356-60 nr^enhr'use Bldgr. . , 356 r:u(lers 361-P2 ITose .-^"jf, Ii-'niortelles 359 rnfretlelde 35?-n3-55-62 r I'mber 35R-60.R1 Afnstlea 361 ^frisc and Peat. 359-61 >rushrnom Spawn 336-37-50 New.spaner 350 P- intQ nnd Paint Sun- nlles 356-60 Pinr. .Tninfs. Valves 350-61 ^iirnns 356 Putty 356-Rn Ribbons 359 «ish 361 Sinrnyers gfio Strkes and Supports .33ep-51.55!T-50 T'ols nnd Tmplements 356-60 \'pntiIntors 35R-60-B1 -02 Wants 356 TVa ter Tnwp.r 3fiO Wire nip 351 Wired Tnotbploks. . ,.^'^8 ''i' iiiiHi iiiiiM IM11I imnr ORDER a supply of "HONOR A" for your greenhouses to-day. One application is worth a dozen of commercial fertilizers. The greatest discovery of modern times. Used on the lawns of the Capitol Grounds, Washington, D. C, ; also on the Botanical Gardens, Soldiers' Home and Zoological Gardens, and endorsed by the Parks of Greater New York. " BON OR A" is endorsed and used by the prominent growers, expert gardeners and vege- table raisers throughout the country. "BONORA** is used on the private estates of many prominent people, among them the following : Hon, Cornelius N. Bliss Senator Aldrich Mr. F. W, Vanderbilt Mrs Ogden Goelet Mr. A, G, Vanderbilt Commodore Gerry Mr Perry Belmont Mr. S, R. Guggenheim Mr. W. F. Havemeyer Mr, Samuel Sachs " BONOR A " is dean to handle, hav- ing no offensive odors. "BONORA" causes all plant life to mature earlier. "BONORA** is made in liquid form, put up as follows : 2, 5 and 10 gnllon kegs per gal., $2,00 Half bbls. (25 gals,) , , . , , " " 1.75 Barrels (50 gals ) " " 1,50 One gallon makes 100 gallons when diluted with water. "BON OR A" is also made in dry form, as follows : 5 lbs., making 140 gallons $2,50 10 " '• 280 " 5,00 25 " " 700 " 12,00 100 " " 2,800 " 42 50 Order through your dealer ; if they do not handle, send orders direct to BONORA CHEMICAL COMPANY 584 Broadway New York CARNATIONS QUEEN LOUISE, $3,00 per 100. $23,00 per lOLO, strong plants. lOHN J. CONNELLV. Bryn Mawr. Pa Metit|r.n Tho fHorlBt*' TCt/'hftDef whpn writing Last Call, Field-Grown, Healthy and Stocky PROSPEKITV $5.00 per 100 GOV. WOLCOTT 6.00 '• FAIR MAID ,').00 "I WM. SCOTT 4.00 ■■ Cash with order. HANSEN aUNDSTED. Passaic J.J. Mention The Florists' Bxcbange when writing. BEST MARKET STRAIN GROWN We grow all our own seed and this strain is the result of over 26 years careful selection. We grow half a million plants annu- ally for Spring sales in Boston and vicinity. We know these Pansles will give satisfaction. Strong stocliy plants from seed bed, $5.00 per 1000. Exprefs only. CASH WITH OBDBK I. E. COBLRN, Everett, Nas^. 391 F«*rTy Street Mention The Fl<^rl8t9' Erohnnge when- wrltltik'. 342 The Plori-sts' Exchange ROBT. CRAIG & SON JOHN BURTON, Receiver. ROSES, PALHS, CROTONS CARNATIONS and Novelties In DECORATIVE PI.ANTS Market and 49th Sts., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mentinn Thp Flnrtsts' Exphange whpn writing. The Green Goods Man W. KEIR PIkesvllle, Md. Asparagus, Smilax, Cochet Roses, Fisher Carnations. M«'nHon th» Firtrlwtii' Biohiinr^ wh#n wHHng. A BARGAIN IN PLANTS Boston Ferns. 2"^ in., UM per 100: 3 in.. $8.00 per 100: 4 in., *12 00 p«r luu; 5 in.. $20.00 per 100, 6 In.. $40.00 per lOft. iiracaena Indivisa, 6 in., pot-grown, fine. $2 5' per doz.; $2't.00 per 100; AaparaRTus .spreiifireri. 2mi in., $2.60 t>er 100. Asparagus Flumosus Nanus, 2!^ in., $3.00 per 100. SteTia.2(^in.. $i 51) per 100. A iy s-ium. s In., $3 no per 100. Meld-srronn Violets. P. of Wales and Campbell. $5 On per lOO. All the above is well- grown and in healthy condition. Caf>Ii. please. CONVERSE GREENHOUSES, Webster, Hass. Mention tbp Flntiiit*' Wirhiinge wh*>n writing- BOSTON FERNS Palms, Dracaenas Ceraniumsy Coleus and general bedding stock In large qnactitles. Write for prices. Cash or references. L.H. FOSTER ESTATE.S.^Dorchester.Mass. U(>a ti on TTk* Flnrtwtii' Kxohange wh^n writing. jsiiaiepsPlDiiiosDDllaDiis Fine stock from S in. pots, $4.50 per lOn. SMILAX, strong thrifty plants from 3 in. pots. SJ.OU per 100; $18.00 per 1000; 2 in. $1.00 per 100; $9 00 per 1000. R. KILBOURN, Clinton, N. Y. Mention the Florists' Hrchange when writing. Tarrytown Fern Per 100 Elegantlssima, 2'., in $15.00 KENTIA FORSTERIANA, made- up 3 plants in a 4 in. pot . . . 25.00 KENTIA BELiWOREANA ... 25 00 ARECA LUTESCENS .... 12.00 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, Sin. pots 7.00 GENISTA, 5 in. pots 15.00 No order of less than ten plants ac- cepted. GHAS. H. CAMPBELL, Philadelphia, Pa. 3601 Germantown Ave. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Boston Ferns From bench, for B in., 12Hc.; 3 in. pota, 6c.; for 41n.,I0c.; runners, IMc. CPnTTII tor 3 In.. 121^0.; 4 in , 20c.; Bin.. 40c.; ObUI III mnners. .3c. PIERSONI for3ln..8o.; 4in.,12>4c.; runners, 2c. TARRYTOWN. or ELEGANTISSIMA ^.fi?^. 60.-,: 5 In.. 76<\ FLOWERING BEGONIAS s kind,. 2Kin.. 2^0. RUBBERS topKrown,41n.,ZCc.; 61n.,30o. DOUBLE DAISY iSiypeJU"" '""'«'»"<'-■ HARDY PINK neia, b kmas. 3Kc. Uni I VUnPV Very larjjie one-year-olds. lOdonble nULLinUuN varietiifl. and single mixed, $2.60 per HO; $J2. 60 per 1(100. DOUBLE ALYSSUM Kiano in..2c. STEVIA SERRATA ^ieid plants, bc. REX BEGONIAS Rooted cuttings. $1.10 per 100. BABY PRIMROSES 2 m 2 "tB. DAklCV Dl AtlTC I'be lllndB that sells on sight. r AnO I r LRn 1 0 $3.00 per lOOO. 2,000 or more il 60 por KiOO. FORGET-ME-NOTS ^Jr^SJ,"""'-" '"™' *""" ASPARAGUS P.N.flne,2in.,2cts. Oaah or G. O. D. Direct all orders plainly to BYER6R0S..Chambersburg.Pa. Mention The Florists' E-vchange when writing. Asparagus Plamosus 2J^ inch pots, $2.50 per 100. 1% inch pots, $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. J. S. BLOOM, Riegelsville, Pa- M'^Tifir-n Tbf F'lni-iPts' ExolianRe when writing. 4* HOV8HB 100,000 PI«AMT8 Sprays or Stiinfrs tn any qnantity EMERSON C. McFADDEN Tei.28A SHORT HILLS. N.J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. NEPBROLEPIS Barrowsil, $25 per 100. Scottii, ly^ in., $5 por 100. Bostons, iy, in., $3 per 100. Henry H. Barrows & Son, Whitman, Mass. Mention thp Flftriwtii' Kiphang^ when writing. BOSTON FERNS Taken from bench, $10.00 to $26.00 per 100 Estra fine stock. Araucaria Excelsa From $1.50 to $2.00 each. Kentia Belmoreana, from 60c. to $fi.00 each. WM. A. BOCK, No. Cambridge, Mass. Mention Th# Florlitu' Rxrhnng^ whpn writing SCOTTII See my advt. in issue of August 12. JOHN SCOTT, G^^rlSSh'^re's, Brooklyn, N,Y. Branch: E. 45th St and Rutland Rd.. Flatbush Telephone, 1307 Williamsburg. Mention the Florists' Eicbaoge when writing. ORCHIDS FLORISTS' ORCHIDS Largest Importers, Exporters, Orowers and Hybridizers in the world. SANDER & SONS, St. Albans, England Agent, A. Dimmock, 31 Barclay St., N. T. Oity Mention The Florists' Exchanee when writing. OnCTnU CCDMC ^ '"■ Pfs. extra fine. DUOlUll rLnllO ttO.OOpenoO; 2ID. pots runners, $6.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, 3 in.. $6.00 per lOD; 4 m., $10.00 per 100. Estra flne. Fine Bride Roses, 4 in., $6.00 per 100. Bridesmaid looses, 4 in., $6.00 per 100. Cash please, or satisfactory reference. WM. C. SMITH, 61st and Market Sis. Philadelphia, Pa Mention Tbp inorlsts' Rxrhnnge when writing. FIELD-CROWN Asparagus Spreogeri Tliose who have purchased our field- grown plants in the past are convinced that they are much superior to pot- grown, both for pots and l:»ench culture. When housed, they immediately start into active growth, throwing up numer- ous growths, which come to perfection much earlier thau thosefrom pots. Field culture adds to the vigor of the plants and an enormous crop of green is the result. PLANT NOW FOR WINTER GREEN Bushy plants ready for -t. ."> and 6 in. pots, $6.00. $8.00 and $10.00 per 100. CHINESE PRIMROSES (Single) Our Htook is ^rown from the best se- lected European strain, wliich has ffiven satisfaction wherever prown. Fineplants from 2^4 lu- pots, ready for immediate shift, in white, clear light pink, blue and bright scarlet, 83.00 per 100. 8end for Fall List oH't^riDg^ many other Deslrnhle Plants NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian. Mich. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. HEATING. Growers' Problems Solved by U. G. Scollay I am erecting two greenhouses, each 25 X 300 feet; two feet of glass on south wall, two feet of glass between the two houses, and double-boarded on north side- glass in ends. The south Iiouse is for roses, the north house for carnations. How should I pipe these houses? I have a boiler of seventy horse power; have a fall to boiler house, which will be seventy-five feet away from greenhouse. The fall is fifteen feet. Tell me the best way to put in the pipe to get the right tem- perature. We get zero to five below. McK. F. CO. — The boiler is of ample capacity for heating these two houses. We as- sume that the boiler is to be situated seventy-five feet from ends of houses. That being the case, we would advise a 6 inch main steam supply to be carried into houses, and there branched into two 4 inch overhead mains, one tor eacli house. Of course, this six inch main must be well protected. If run above ground, it should be covered with asbestos sectional covering at least one inch in thickness, this to be again covered with one inch hair felt, the whole to be incased in slieet iron so arranged that it is practically water tight. It run underground, we would recommend Wyckoff sectional wood covering. This covering is also suit- able for above ground protection. There are many small details con- nected with the running of a steam job that are hard to indicate in such a letter as this, so much so, that if you are not familiar with such work we would strongly advise the employ- ment of some one versed in the art to superintend the erection of the plant. Our reason for saying this is tliat we cannot give much information from the meager particulars sent. We can but generalize. Coils 300 feet are not advisable in either high or low presure heatingj They are decidedly not advisable in low pressure. We have seen coils of that length, with the initial pressure at boiler three pounds, practically cold at the return ends. The best method is to carry the steam supply to the center of each house, taking off the first connections to coils 150 feet long, and continuing main (same size) to the far end of house, there connect- ing to the second batch of coils. The return from the further coils would, of course, be run back beside the near- er coils. In the rose house you would require twelve lines oi IV2 inch pipe, arranged as follows: Four pipes under each side bench, and two coils of two pipes each under center bench. In the carnation house, ten 1 14 inch pipes would be re- quired, arranged so that there would be four pipes under the bench on the north side, three under south side, ana under center bench two pipes on north side and one under south side. We presume you are a constant reader of The Florists' Exchange heating col- umns and that you have noticed there that we strongly advocate placing valves on runs of piping, so that every individual line of heating surface may be controlled. This is the only way in which absolute control of the heating apparatus may be secured, and the results fully warrant the expenditure every time. U. G. SCOLLAY. My greenhouse is 75 x 30 feet, 12 toot ridge, even span, with eaves 3 feet 6 inches high. I have a No. 6 >4 Daisy liot water boiler, which is sunk in pit three feet deep. The boiler is in a shed at one end of greenhouse, and glass runs down in other end of green- house as far as eaves. We have six 3 inch mains feeding twelve runs of 2 inch pipe. The mains run up above the boiler to the expansion tank, then down into headers at end of green- house; then the twelve 2 inch pipes lead out under benches to far end of greenhouse and then back under benches to boiler, with a gradual slope or descent of one inch to every fifteen feet all the way around. Please tell me if the six 3 inch mains are suffi- cient to feed the twelve 2 Inch pipes. Also how much coal it should take to heat this house from September 1 to end of April. We have quite a bit of zero weatlier here during Winter. I want to keep the house at a tempera- ture of fifty-five to sixty degrees dur- ing the night. The house is exposed to ail the winds that blow. Glass in house is lapped and bedded in putty. Ontario. O. L. S. & SON. — We have no catalogue matter at hand indicating capacity of the 6 % Daisy boiler, hence we cannot speak with authority on tlie question of its ability to do your work. As to your heating surface, we presume you run twelve lines of 2 inch pipe completely around the house, or, in other words, you have about l.SOO lineal feet of 2 inch pipe in coils, and that this is di- vided into six coils of two pipes each; also that each of these six coils is fed by a separate 3 inch main. If you re- turn to the boiler from the coils with same size connections, or with the combined equivalent of the fiows. your system is all right, so far as surface and capacity of mains are concerned. Our experience is opposed to run- ning flow mains from boiler into ex- pansion tank before distributing to the heating surfaces. We would strongly advise doing away with that method, and feed directly into coils, taking air vent from high point of each flow main to the top of expansion tank. The.se vents need not be over Vt inch. Connect expansion tank to return of boiler. If you change tank as we sug- gest, you can get along with three 3 inch flows, and same in returns. Each of these 3 inch mains could in turn be branched into two 2V2 inch flows, making the six connections you de- sire; of course, the returns would be subdivided in the same manner. The coal question is always a hard nut to crack. If your boiler has ample surplus power, and you use anthracite, we would approximate the consump- tion at thirty-five to forty tons per season. So much depends on the fire- man and the surrounding conditions of every individual job that it is often as liard a question to answer as the one associated with the original owl. Did the owl come from the egg. or the egg from the owl? U. G. SCOLLAY. Answer to Alex Man, Ontario. — Replying to your letter and sketch (which, by the way, differ very much from your first sketch), the boiler mentioned should be ample for the work. You say that you were guar- anteed that this boiler would carry steam for 10 hours without attention. For your benefit we trust that you have this guarantee in writing. We are inclined to think that you have run up against a salesman whose knowledge of results to be obtained, in such a case as yours, was very lim- ited. We think his anxiety to sell a boiler was the uppermost feeling with- in him. Your radiation is ample for the temperature you desire. We would advise you to get a practical steamfitter, one thoroughly conversant with low-pressure steam work, to ex- amine your plant in all its details. From the description you give, your job should work more easily than the consumption of fuel bears out. It is impossible for us, from the limited de- t.iils submitted, to give you further advice as to possible defects in piping. Your first and second sketches do not correspond, hence we feel confused and uncertain on many points. With a consumption of 100 tons of coal, you are wasting considerable heat somewhere. The doctor, in your case, should be a practical low-pressure man "on the job." This is not a case wliere sketches can give a clear idea of what the trouble might be. IT. G. SCOLLAY. CHRISTMAS PEPPERS In 5 Inch Pots. 18 to 24 inches tall, good crown, well set, flne plants, $16.00 per 100 ; $2.00 per dozen. G. HANSON, cVn*,L1,T^;'.. HARRISBURG, PA. Mention the Florists' Hicbange wb»D writing. ORCHIDS Arrived In splendid condition : Cattlera8chroederH>,C.Iab1ata.C.Trlanffi, C WarneriitC' Uowiauaand C. Gigras. Write for prices. LAQER & HURRELL. Summit, N. J. Orchid Qrowera and Importers Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. September Ifi, 1906 The Plorists' Exchange 343 KENTIAS As Good As Can Be Grown J05EPH HEACOCK WYNCOTE, PA. Mention The Flnrlats' Exchange when writing. ^™ ^™ ^^ 1^1 ^^ A good variety or the ^ ^_ W% IW ^fe right kinds tor fllllng ■ ^" 1 » ■ ^ ** tern dishes, etc. . 2U Inch, fS.OO per 100. KR NTI AS and COCOS, nice for centers. 2 '.^ loch, 10 cts. each; $9.00 per 100. KENTIA BELMORKANA. S Inch pots, 60 cts. each. BOSXOIV and PIERBON KERIXS, trnm bench, ready for 6 Inch pots, 26 cts. each. H. WESTON, HEMPSTEAD, N. Y. MpotloB Tbe Florists' Exobaoee whpn writlntr. Grotoiis POBTO RICO 50,000 2)^i in. field-grown, nice colored Btrong plants. October and November. Ready to ship. Write for prices. Place orders now; not later. Dracjpna Cane always ready. DRACAENA TERMINALIS E. MEIER, RIO-PIEDRAS, Florist, PORTO RICO Mention the Fleriflta' Exchange when writing. 2 in., $1.26 per 100. Per 100. CRTPTOMERIA J4PONICA,21n $3.00 4 In 10.00 CUPHEA (Cigar Plant), 21n 1.26 E. I. RAWLINCS, Quakertown, Pa. Mention The Florlata' Exchange when writing- ChristmasPeppers A fine lot of 3 In. plants. In bud, bloom and fruit, ready for 4 In., S+.Ou per 100. Will make fine plants for Christmas when lied Berried Plants And a ready sale. C. R. HILLS, Grand Rapids, Mich, Mention Tbe Florists' E^chnngp when writing. FEBHS ODB SPEGIflLTT CIBOTICM SCHIEI>EI. We have a large stock of this most beautiful Tree Fern in finest erowine condition. 3 in., $3ii.OO,- 4 in.. $50.tK ; 5 in., $70.00: 7 In., $175.00; 8 in., 5226.00 per KHI. 1() in. from $5.00 to to $7.00 each ; 12 In. $1.S.00 each. For larger specimens, prices on application. ' Assorted Ferns for JardiniereK, fine bushy stock, in all the best varieties, from 2M in. pots, $3.00 per lUO; $25.00 per lOOO. 260 at 1000 rate. Fresh Fern Spores, our own collection, 36c. per trade pkt. : $i.00 per doz. Anderson &, Chrlstensen, Short Hitls. N.J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Dreer's Araucarias For the want of room to satisfactorily house same we are offering exceptional values in Araucarias, and especially so in the three larger sizes of Excelsa which must be seen to be appreciated. ARAUCARIA EXCELSA 6 Inch pots, U to 14 Inches high, 3 to i tiers $0.76 each 6 " 15tol8 " « •■ 1.00 " 7 " iato20 " 4 " 1.26 ■■ 7 " 21 to 30 •■ 5 •■ 160 " ARAUCARIA EXCELSA GLAUCA 9 inch pots, 13 to 16 Inches high, 3 tiers $1 25 each 7 " 18to20 " 4 " 1.76 " 7 " 20 to 24 " 4 to 6 tiers 2.00 ■• ARAUCARIA ROBUSTA COMPACTA 6 inch pots. 10 to 12 inches high, 2 to 3 tiers $1.26 each a ■• 12tol4 •■ 3 •' J.60 ■• 7 " letoIS " 3to4 " 2.0C " For a complete line of Decorative and ottaer Seasonable Stock see onr New ^VtaoleMale List Jnst Issnetf . UCNDVA nDCCD 7 14 chestnut St., ncunf M. UnCCIf philadelphia.pa. Mention The FTorlBta* Exchange when writing. A FEW GOOD THINGS lOU WANT A nice lot of made-up KENTIA PALMS In Sin. and 0 in. pot8at$3.00to$5.00each. Splendid plants for decoration. Dracaena Indlvlsa, 3, 4 and 6 In., $6.00, $10.00 and $25.00 per 100. Aaparafrnfl Planaosas, Sin.. $5.00 per 100. GeraiiUiins, S. A. Nutt, Oastellane. John Doyle, Perkins. Mme. Salleroi. Single and Donble Gen. Grant, La Favorite rooted Cuttings, $1.00 per 100. VincaVar.,2 In., 92.00 per 100. Rex Begonia, nice plants, 2 and 2H In-. t^.OO per 100. Boston Ferns, 5 In., 30c. each, Cinerarla.2in., $2.00 per 100. Chinese Primrofte. 3 ln.,$4.00per 100. Jerusalem Cherry, 3 In., $6.00 per 100. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS. Newton, N. J. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Decorative Planrs Latanla Borbonlca, 3 in. pots. 96.00; 4 In., $16.00; 6 in.. $25.00; Bin., 950.00 per 100; 7 In. and 8 In.. $1.00 and $1.50 each : large plants from 92.60 np. Kentla Forsterlana and Belmoreana, from 2^ in. pots. $7.00 per 100; 3 in. pots, $12.00; 4 In. pots, $25.00; 5 in. pots, $50.00; 6 in. pots, $15.00 per doz. : from 7 in. pots and upward, at $1.76 to $35.00 each. Areca Lntescens, 4 In., $20.00; 6 In., $50.00 per 100; 6 in., $1.00 each. Larger plants, from $1.50 up. Pandanns Utllls, 6 In. pots, 60c. Draceena Indlvl8a.61n. pots, $15.00 per 100. Phoenix Re- cllnata, 6 in. pots, 935.00 per 100; $4.50 per doz.; 8 In. pots, $9.00 perdoz. Larger plants from 91.00 np. Phoenix Canarlensls, fine specimens, from 93.00 to $85.00 each. Plants In fine condition, JOHN BADER Troy Hill, Alleglieny City, Pa. Mention Tbe V^orlsts* Exchange when writing. FERNS, ASPARAGUS POINSETTIA, ETC. Asparagus Pliimosus, Sf^ in., $3.00 per 100. A8parag;uR Spreng:eri, 2^4 in., $2.50 per 100. Orevlllea Robusta, 2H In., $3.00 per 100. Polnsettla, 2^ in.. $5.00 per 100. Small Ferns for Ferneries. All the best and most hardy varieties. Strong bushy plants, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Prlmnla Obcoulca, grand strain, 2J^ in.. $3.00 per 00. Prlmnla Sinensis, large-flowered, 2hi in., $3.00 per lOO. Oeraninms. Fnll list of new and standard varietiefe. Late spring struck plants, $3.00 per 100, Boston Ferns, from bench, short stocky plants, 4 in. pot size, $15.00 per 100; 5 in. pot size. $26.00 per 100. No better way to buy than from the bench, if stock is like ours. Begronias, flowering, in variety, $3.00 per 100. Bydrang-ea Otaksa, strong plants from field, bushy, goud for 6 to 7 in. pots, $12.00 per 100. Cycas Revolnta. A large stock of small sized Cycas, will make quick sellers; bright, fresh stock, just rii^ht for retail sales. 4 to 8 leiives, 3.5c.; fi to 8 leaves, 5uc.; S to 10 leaves, 75c.; 10 to 12 leaves, $1.00. Kentia Belmoreana and Forsterlana. Grand values. $l.6'», $2.00. $3.60 and 93.00 each. No better stock in the country. FicHs Klastica. A line of imported plants. 12 to 15 in. hi^b. nicely hardened out of doors, $:'o.OO per 100. S^npIiorbiaJaciiainiaeflora. An old fashioned winter-flowering plant, grand when nicely done; 4 in. branched plants, $10.00 per lUO. Epiphj-llnm Makoyianum and E. Trunca- tum Violaceum (Lobster Claw Cactus); strong, 2 year heads, $20.00 per 100. liilinm Harrisii, 6 to 7 in., $3.60 per 100. Ijilium Harrisii, 7 to din., $7.00 per 100. Send for Price I«ist Ko. 5* THE STORRS & HARRISON CO. PAIIVESVIUUE, OHIO STUDER OFFERS FEKN— Ley's Hybridani, strong plants from propagating bed, 2c. Adlantnm Cnnea- tnni. from seed bed, 2c.; from 2 in. pots, 3c.; from 4 In., 6c. Boston, 2, 4 and 5 In. pots. 5c., 10c. and 20c. Fine specimen, liavallioides Fnrcans, with two dozen leaves, $l.oO each, PALAIS— Latanias, 8 in. pote^. IS to 20 in., 6 leaves, 35c. Kentia Belmoreana, 5 leaves, 15 to 18 In., 20c. Cnamiierops Excelsa, a very hardy useful palm, S leaves, 15 to 18 in., 20c. Phcenix, from 51n, pots, StoOleaves, 18in.,25c. Caryota Urens, 3 leaves, IS in., 16c. DRAd^^NAS — Li ndeni , Massan^eana, Fraerans, 3, 5 and 8 In. pots. 16c., 30c. and 60c. Termlnali8,2!ii in. pots, lOc. Beautiful variegated Pineapple, 8 in. pots, $2.00 each. AnthariumaandCrotons.Sc.and lOc.For later, 50,(00 field-grown ROSES, from 8c. to 15c. 6 per cent, discount by the dozen; 10 percent. by the ICO. for cash. Will exchange for fleld-grown CarnatioQB,yiolets and Peonies. Pf. 8XVDBR. ANAC08XIA, D. C. BARCAINS <>I.i;m(08Cr8 MAKI78, fine, strong plants, 3 in. pots, $6.00 per 100. ASPARACrS 8PRRNGKRI, fine, strong plants, f r planting out. $2.60 per ICO. PI VIWOSV8 1*ATiVa, 2K in. pots Just the thing for fern dishes or planting out $3.00 per 100. Strong BMILAX, 2 In., $1.00 per 100. Cash with order. JOSEPH TOWELL Paterson, N. J. Iflention The Florlata* Exchange when writing. Godfrey Asehmann "V I %M'' ■ 0^ The Key to Success THE WHOLE WORLD AROUSED "KOT A KOPKK FOR INDEMNITY," so Wltte said, and won a billion for Russia. Follow the example of Wltte; stick to your word. Love your business; don't give in or break down under the strain of dally life. Courage, shrewdness, energy, and honesty ia the motto that made Godfrey Asehmann a success- ful bilsiness man. BE WIDE AWAKE and look at the remarkably low prices on Araucaria Excelsa now quoted. Fill your empty hot houses now while the weather per- mits shipping, with something that will yield you luO per cent, profit on your Investment. Godfrey Aschmann's Araucaria Excelsa of America will do it. "When you undertake to do anything, do it RIGHT, or else don't begin." This Is our Motto, adopted ten years ago, when we commenced Importing the first lot of the well-known and so much admired Pet Plant, ARAUCARIA EXCHL,SA, from Belgium. This everlasting green foliage plant is growing more In favor by tasteful plant buyers every year. Please watch the growth of our Importations in ten years: First year, 100; second, 250: third, 500; fourth, 1000; fifth, 2.000; this year. 1906, is now tbe tenth anniversary, with 5,000. How many nest year, 1906 ? The outlook is for 7,000. All of them grown forme in Belgium under contract by an Araucaria Bpeclallst. I must say for the benefit of my customers that they were never before so nice anci large for the money as this year. I herewith quote you special prices on them, for cash. JUST LOOK: 5^4-tn. pots, 10 to 12 Ins. high. 3-yr. old, 3 tiers $0.50 es-in- pots, 13 to 15 Ins. high, 2-yr. old. 3 to 4 tiers 60 6-ln.pots,16 to 18 ins. high, 3-yr., 3 to 4 tiers. .75 6>9-ln. pots. 20 to 24 ins. high, 3-yr. old, 5 to 6 tiers 1.26 Araucaria Compacta Robusta, unusually large, very beautiful. Seizes, 3 to 4 tiers. 20 to 25 Ins, wide, $1.50, $1.75 to $2.00 each. Glanca, 6 In. pots. 3 to 4 tiers, 16 to 24 iua. wide, $1.26, $1.50, $1.75 each. Kentla Forsteriana^ 30 to 36 in. high, 4-yr. old. $1 00; 4-yr. old, 26 to 30 In. high, 75c.; 4-ln., made up with 3 plants, about 10 leaves In all, 20 to 26 Ins. high, 26c. to 35c. each. Belmore- ana, 4 inch, about 18 to 20 Inches high, 25c.; 4-yr. old, 25 to 30 In. high, |1.00 each. Above are the sizes entered In the Philadelphia Customs House. Made-up plants (large one In center, 3 smaller ones around), 7 In. pots, $1.60 to $1.76 each. FicuB Elastica, Imported. 4-ln. pots, 25c.; e-S"^ In., 35C.-40C. each , 6 In. pots, 50c. each. Areca Lutescens, 3 sizes, 4 In., made up with 8 plants. 18 Ins. high. 20c.; 6-In.. made up with 3 plants, 25-3*;-35 in. high, 40c., 5lc. to 75c. each. Adlantnm Cnneatum (Maidenhair Fern) 4-ln. pots, very strong, ready for 6 In. or 6 in., 15c. ; 5-ln.. very strong. 26c. each. Cocos Weddeliana, S In. pots, 16c. Boston Ferns, 4-ln., 20c. to 25c.: 6-ln.. 30c.. 35c., 40c. each. ; 6-In., 60c. each ; 7 In., 76c. Pierson Ferns, t-ln., 2Cc. to 26c.: 6-ln. 50c.; 7-ln., 75c. each. Scottii Ferns, 4-ln., 20c. to 26c.; &-ln. 76c. to $1.00 each. Latania Borbonica, 5-ln., 30c. each. Asparagus Plamo^ns Nanus, 3 In., $6.00 to $7.00 per 100. " ' ~ " - ■ -- ^ Inch, 15c.; Hydrangea Otaksa, 6 In., 26c.; Large clumps lor tubs, 50c., 75c. and $1 each. A couple of many testimonials received lately : Canon City, Colo,, July 29. 1905. DEAB SIR: My Order tor Araucaria Excelsa arrived In nice condition; they were all right; accept my thanks. E. B. BESS. 62 William St., Birmingham, Vt., Aug. 19, 1906. DEAR Sir: We received the Araucarias In first class shape; they are fine stock. Now we would like your prices on Kentla Belmoreana, Flcus Elastica, Azaleas and Scottll Fern. Like to buy all at one place If we can buy It Just as cheaply and get It Just as good. Thanking you for your good wishes, yours for business, TONER h SANBORN. All goods must travel at purchaser's risk. Please mention It pots are wanted. Cash with order, please. 1012 ONTARIO STREET. PHILADELPHIA, PA. WHOLESALE GROWER AND IMPORTER OF POT PLANTS GODFREY ASCHMANN, 344 The Plorists' Hxchange FOUNDED IN 1888 A Weekly Medium of Interchange for Florists, Nnrserymen Seedsmen and the Trade In general Exclusively a Trade Paper. Entered at New York Post Office as SecnndClassMatte^ PubUsned EVERY SATURDAY by A. T. DE lA MARE PTG. AND PUB. CO. 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Orders from unknown parties must be accompanied with cash or satisfactory references. News of the Week in Brief. An endeavor is making to establish a seed-growing ranch near Mexico City. Chrysanthemums appeared this week in the Chi- cago and St. Louis markets. The Cushman Gladiolus Company, of Sylvania, O., has seventeen acres devoted to its specialty. The new rose Richmond is giving general satis- faction to the New Jersey growers who have tried it. Our obituary column this week contains the names of S. P. Rees, bulb grower, California; C. G. Nanz. Owensboro, Ky. ; and John C. Ure, Chicago. The Boston Gardeners' and Florists' Club will add twenty new members to its list at its next meeting, on Tuesday, .September 19, 1905. The Philadelphia Florists' Club will visit the dahlia farms of L. K. Peacock Company, at Atco, N. J., to-day, leaving Market street wharf at 1 o'clock. Tlie Arm of Clucas & Boddington Company, New Yolk, made an assignment last week. Frank H. Henry, of Henry & Lee, 97 Water street, is the assignee. The seventy-first annual flower show of the Ameri- can Institute, New York, takes place in the Berkeley Lyceum, Forty-fourth street, Wednesday and Thurs- day of next week. Abraham & Straus, the large Brooklyn, N. Y., department store, is to open a cut-flower depart- ment. It will be in charge of C. H. Grant, a former New York retail florist. Extensive tests of vegetables are being made by tlie horticultural department of the New Hampshire College. Some 250 varieties of cabbage, 166 of tomatoes, and 146 of melons are under trial. The Washington Florists' CIuO has presented Secretary Bisset and Louis Freeman with $75 each in recognition of able services rendered by these gentlemen in connection with the recent S. A. F. convention. The presentation to Henry Eckford was made at the International Show in Edinburgh, Scotland, of which i-ity Mr. Eckford is a native, on Thursday, September It. Percy Waterer, president of the National Sweet Pea Society, was in the chair. THIS WEEK'S SUPPLEMENT. Tamarlx Amurensis. For the photograph from which the picture form- ing this week's supplement was made, we are in- debted to E. Teas, Joplin, Mo., who kindly furnishes the following information: "Tamarix amurensis, shown in the accompanying photograph, was sent to us some twenty years ago by a collector, wlio found it growing in Northern Europe. It is perfectly hardy In Iowa, where the temperature falls to 30 or 40 degrees below zero It is the handsomest of some ten varieties we have growing in the nursery, being more neat and compact in growth, and the foliage possessing a particularly pleasing shape of .light green. It is a profuse bloomer and the light feathery foliage combines to make it one of the handsomest shrubs In the nursery, especially when in bloom. "I copy the following from the catalogue of the Kan- sas Hon-io Nursery iind Experimental Grounds (A. H. Griesa, Lawrence) : *Tlie silver Tamarix amurensis is a native of the Amoor River, boundary between China and Siberi.T. and is perfectly hardy in Iowa. This variety has be-autiful silvery foliage and is better grown as a dwarf tree or shrub: as such it can be kept to any de- sired size. Nothing so beautiful planted as a screen, whether In bloom or not.' It is noteworthy that Mr. Griesa mentions africana. Chinese, crispa, galllca, in- dica, Marboune odessana, plumosa, tibandra, japonica, parviflora. His crispa is no doubt casplca and his japonica and plumosa are likely jap. plumosa, one variety separated." As is well understood among horticulturists, some confusion exists regarding the proper names of the various species of tamarix. The one pictured, T. amurensis, is a horticultural name for a form of a species called Pallasli, and this one, Pallasii, Is very similar to one well known in nurseries under the name of odessana, but its panicles of flowers are less spreading, with more upright racemes. It is a shrub, growing from four to six feet, has pink flow- ers, which are produced in August and September. To show the confusion of names. "Index Kewen- sis" says Tamarix Pallasii is the same as gallica; but this does not agree with what are grown here under these names. The graceful foliage of all the species adds much to their value for planting purposes, and what is more, there are two divisions of them — one com- posed of Spring blooming kinds, another, of those that flower in late Summer. As aforesaid, T. am- urensis belongs to the latter class. Landscape gardeners who have seaside planting to do always seek to have the tamarix on their list. It will thrive close to the shore, in .sandy soil, and does not visibly object to a spraying when old ocean gives it. It is a good shrub for all landscape gar- dening work, and as a tub plant it Is highly orna- mental. JOSEPH MEEHAN. Advertisement Corrections. In John F. Marsden's advertisement of Scott and Prosperity carnations, in last Issue, the prices should have been $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. See cor- rected advt. this week. In advertisement of Thaddeus N. Yates & Co., on page 3 21 of last week's issue, the surplus of Jerusalem chenies should have been 5,000; not 15.000 as printed. [ (Sbituarg J John C. Ure. John C. Ure died Saturday, September 9, at his home, 2348 Evanston avenue, Chicago, after an ill- ness of several weeks, aged 73 years. He was born in Glasgow, Scotland, and at an early age came to this country, settling first in Herkimer County, New York, where he was employed as a gardener. From there he came west to Chicago, about 1854, and has resided in that city until the time of his death. Mr. Ure may be said to have belonged to the early gardeners of Chicago, having been employed in that capacity by Isaac N, Arnold as early as 1854. He remained with Mr. Arnold until that gentleman's death. When the old City Cemetery was done away with, about 1864, and the first nucleus of Lincoln Park was formed, Mr. Ure became city gardener. He laid out the portion of the cemetery next to North avenue with walks and drives, and did some tree and other planting. Subsequently he started a nursery and greenhouses, first near Lincoln and Center streets, where he remained some time. He then bought a tract of land in Evanston, near Calvary Cemetery, erecting greenhouses there. Afterward he rented land and built greenhouses about where Ains- lie avenue now crosses Evanston avenue, from which location he had to move, again buying property where his present greenhouses now stand. Mr. Ure had much to do with starting the Chicago Gardeners' Club, in 1859, which was finally absorbed by the Horticultural Society of Chicago. The former body gave many exhibitions, and had quite a library of books, which was burned in the great fire of 1871. Mr. Ure was also a member for many years of the Agricultural Society of Illinois, at Springfield, and served on the horticultural committee of that organi- zation. He laid out the grounds around the Illinois State Building at the World's Fair, Chicago, in 1893; was superintendent of the florists' department in that building during the Fair, and did a good deal of the sodding and other work around many of the other State buildings. He took an active part in a great many of the State fairs, and for several years was one of the judges of the horticultural department. Mr. Ure had also considerable to do about the old Exposition Building that stood on Michigan avenue, now part of Grant Park. In fact, at one time or another, he had figured, more or less, in the gar- dening line in Cliicago. Mr. Ure was an ardent worker, not so much for the money value, as on account of his great love of plants, and he was in large measure instrumental in placing plants before the general public. Many a suburban and Summer home near Chicago testify to his art; he laid <»ut the grounds surrounding many of these. His greenhouses at one time were quite noted for fine carnations, at the period when James Hartshorne, now of the Chicago Carnation Company, was his foreman, at the Ainslie street place. This was really the beginning of Mr. Hartshorne's fame as a carnationist — some fifteen years ago. At the time of his death, Mr. Ure was a member of the Horticultural .Society of Chicago and of the Chicago Florists' Club. A large number of the mem- bers of the latter organization were present at the funeral, and the club sent a wreath as a token of its esteem. The deceased leaves a wide circle of friends to mourn his loss. He was married three times, his last wife surviving him. Two sons by the first wife are living, and a daughter by the second, the latter the wife of James Hartshorne. The funeral took place at his late home on Tuesday, September 12. R. J. Mrs. Catherine Lichtefeld, Wife of the pioneer florist. Frank Lichtefeld, of Louisville, Ky., died on the evening of September 8, at her home, 517 East Gray street, at the age of 7 9 years. She was well known by every member of the craft in this city, as her husband has been in the business here since before the Civil War, and she, having the greatest love for flowers, was always an excellent assistant. Besides her husband, she is survived by a son, Henry, who is in charge of the business at the present time. The sincere sym- pathy of the craft is extended to the bereaved family A. R. B. Samuel P. Rees. Samuel Pool Rees, of the firm of Rees & Compere, seed and bulb growers. Long Beach, Cal., died sud- denly at Los Angeles, August 31. He was a native of Wales. Settling in Los Angeles twenty years ago, for several years Mr. Rees has been engaged in the seed and bulb growing industry at Burnett, Cal., and other points. He leaves a widow, two sons and two daughters. C. G. Nanz. C. G. Nanz. a florist, of Owensboro, Ky., died at his residence there on August 17. He had .suffered for sev- eral months from catarrh of the stomach. Mr. Nanz was born in Germany in 1843. He came to America in 186 5. For the past twenty-flve years he had con- ducted a florist's business in Owensboro. Four chil- dren survive him. Mules and Floriculture. Out in the western country there has been a battle of tastes, a contest of esthetes, as it were. The State of Kansas has been made famous by the sunflower, and it was believed by some of the champions of the big blo.ssom that the taste might have crossed the border into Missouri. Acting upon this theory a Kansan. who conducted a store across the border, planted the approach of his place with sunflowers. Imagine his dLsgust and rage, then, when a local health sleuth came along with an order from the mayor to "cut down your weeds." Was ever such ignorance presented to a Kansas esthete? The State flower, the blossom made popular by Oscar Wilde, the fea.st of the birds of the air and the pride of the garden. Weeds! But the despoiler had the authori- ty, and no threat of damage suit or injunction could stay the desecrating hand of a State where the mule outshines the sunfiower as a State badge. The Kan- sas fancier is desperate. A State that is capable of holding a successful World's Fair should not shelter people who regard the sunflower as a weed. So dis- couraged are the esthetes of Kansas that they will not attempt to offer a sunflower to a Missouri colonel hereafter without presenting a currycomb with each blcssom. — Cleveland World. A Frame for Keeping Rose Plants. Editor Florists' Exchange: G. H. P. will find it quite unnecessary to build a shed in which to keep roses, the following being all that is needed: Make a rough frame 1% feet deep, of a rea.sonable width and any length that may be de- .sired. The frame should be on ground where water will not stand and sheltered from winds. Heel in the bushes in as near a lying position as possible, keep- ing them 1% feet from all sides. Pill up the whole frame with fallen leaves, and just before severe frost comes place some boards across the frame to prevent the snow from packing the leaves too tight. Also place a good thickness of leaves around the outside of the frame and the bushes will come out In good condition. j. -^y^ September 16, 1906 The Florists' Bxohange 345 CLUB AND SOCIETY DOINGS NEW TORK FLORISTS' CLUB. — A stormy night on Monday last was responsible for the somewhat small attendance at the first meeting of the club after the Summer vacation. President Traendly was in the '■hair. The outing committee reported a balance of .^■6.sa to the good. The transportation committee made ils report, and after hearing of the very enjoyable journey to Washington, contributed to in very large part by Mr. Nugent and his aides, the club voted to meet all disbursements connected with the supply of buttons, refreshments, etc., for the occasion. The committee was discharged with thanks. A. Kakuda, Whitestone, L. I., and A. J. Fellouris, New York, were elected to membership, and the fol- lowing gentlemen proposed: W. E. Donahue, William M. Reed, Ralph Ward, Fred. Boulon, Jr.; G. Wayne Ward and E. V. Hallock. Mr. O'Mara has not yet returned from his Western trip, so an account of his impressions of horticulture in the regions visited by him is still a pleasure to be looked forward to — perhaps at next meeting. It was also expected that John Birnie would tell something of his recent trip to the Land o' Cakes, but that gen- tleman was not present at the meeting, probably on account of the unpropitious weather. Several of the visitors to the S. A. F. convention at Washington spoke on the excellent meeting and general good time experienced there, all being loud in their praise of the unbounded hospitality of the Washingtonians and of the Baltimore brethren. It was voted unanimously to send the club's thanks to the Washington Florists' Club and the Baltimore Gardners' Club. Among the speakers were; Secretary Stewart, of the S. A. F.; Messrs. Shaw, Pepper, Langjahr, Schultz, Totty, Gutt- man, Manda, Weathered and Wallace. In answer to a question, Mr. Stewart stated that he had been advised that subscriptions to the guarantee fund in connec- tion with the proposed S. A. F. show in Boston next Marcii were coming in very satisfactorily. The ques- tion box contained some inquiries that provided much merriment for the members, but nothing of a very material nature was inquired about. A very interesting display of outdoor stock was on the tables. The F. R, Pierson Company, Tarrytown, N. Y., sent some exceedingly well-grown herbaceous phiox, named varieties, the size and colorings of the ■ lowers being exceptionally fine; also some blooms of cactus dahlias. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia, staged a tew choice things, among them Tritomas Triumph, of a rich deep old gold color, with fine long flower head; R. Wilson Kerr, a new variety of a rich brilliant orange scarlet, and Rufus, also an attractive flower; hybrid delphiniums, Liatris pycnostachya tKansas Gay Feather), with spikes of rose-purple flowers, and Helianthus Rev. Wolley Dod, with deep yellow flowers, a most interesting exhibit. Bobbink & Atkins, Ruther- ford, N. J., sent some fifty sorts of herbaceous plants, including phlox, stokesia, asters, helianthus, gen- tianas, rudbeckias, sedums, boltonias, etc. Beaulieu uf Woodhaven, L. I., brought along a few nice dahlia blooms. The exhibition committee made the follow- ing report: F. R. Pierson Company exhibited a collection of phlox and a choice assortment of otiier herbaceous perennials, also cactus dahlias, all set up in excellent condition. — Honorable mention. H. A. Dreer Company exhibited choice vases of tritomas. especially worthy of mention being varieties Triumph and R. Wilson Kerr ; also fine bunches of Helenium autumnalf superba and Dianttius Napoleon III., with other choice herbaceous flowers, including Latris pycnostachya and Helianthus Rev. Wolley Dod. — Certincate of merit. Bobbink & Atkins exhibited a large and varied collection of choice phlox, also varieties of veronica, hibiscus and hardy asters. — Honorable mention. (Signed) WM. DUCKHAM, A. L. MILLER, CHAS. H. TOTTY. At the October meeting the exhibition will consist of early chrysanthemums and late-flowering outside stock. NEWPORT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. — A well attended meeting of this society was held Sep- tember 6, 1905, with President Sullivan in the chair. Final details for the annual September exhibition. September 11, 12 and 13, in the Newport Casino, were arranged. For some years it had been the custom of our society to engage expert judges from out of town to award the prizes, but this year a committee on awards was chosen from our own members, as follows: Richard Gardner, Alexander McLellan, and Andrew S. Meikle. As one of the special features of the show is always the dinner table decorations on the second day, a committee of society women, consisting of Mrs. Hamilton Fish Webster, Mrs. A. G. Vanderbilt and Miss Wetmore, were chosen to make these awards. James McLeish was elected to represent the society on the grand marshal's staff in the parade on carnival night, on Thursday of this Old Home Week. The following active members were elected at this meeting: Mr. and Mrs. DeLancey Kane and James Sharkey. An interesting and instructive discussion was held re- garding the aphis and caterpillars that are all over our city destroying the buttonwood trees. After an enjoyable evening the meeting adjourned to Septem- ber 20, 1905. F. W. THE WASHINGTON (D, C.) FLORISTS' CLUB held a meeting on Tuesday evening last, which had been postponed from the 5th Inst., on account of President Gude being out of town. There was a good attendance, and most of the convention matters were finally wound up. In recognition of their valuable services, the club unanimously votetl that a present of the value of $75 be made to Peter Bisset, its able secretary, and also one of the same value to Louis Freeman, who rendered such valuable assist- ance to George Cooke, the superintendent of trade exhibit. There will be a meeting of the Florists' Bowling Club at the Rathskeller, corner of Eighth and E streets. Northwest, on Saturday evening at 8 o'clock sharp. M. C. NASSAU COUNTY, N. Y., HORTICULTURAL SO- CIETY.— The September meeting of this society was held at the Glen Cove Greenhouses on the 6th Inst. The attendance was large, in fact, the largest yet. The membership roll steadily increases. At the last meeting one new member was elected and three pro- posed. President Harrison occupied the chair. Pre- parations for the coming November flower show were pushed forward. Mr. Rickard's. of Stumpp & Walter Co., prize of $3 was awarded Jas. Holloway, gardener to the Pratt estate, for gladioli. The same gentleman has generously given a similar prize for the October meeting for the best twelve carnations arranged for effect, while his brother has promised a prize of $2 for the best vase of dahlias arranged for effect. The exhibits were large and varied, their histories being listened to with much attention and interest. Mr. HoUoway's collection of apples, peaches and plums looked exceedingly tempting on the table, and afterward proved very appetizing. The same gentle- man showed also a branch of Chionanthus virginica, fringe tree, in fruit — a thing not seen every day. Charles Lenker, Freeport, had a beautiful assort- ment of choice outdoor grown roses, dahlias, hy- drangeas, and hardy perennial phlox, while Mr. Mense, florist. Glen Cove, exhibited charming tea roses and a vase of delphiniums. John P. Johnston brought cactus dahlias (Countess of Lonsdale and Mrs. Macintosh) and a collection of seed cones of pines, flrs and spruces. JOHN F. JOHNSTON. THE GEORGIA STATE HORTICULTURAL SO- CIETY met in Macon, Ga., on September 5 and 6. P. J. Berckmans, of Augusta, Ga., president, in the chair. Mr. Berckmans has been president since the society was organized in 1876. An able paper was read by Professor R. S. Mcintosh, Auburn, Ala., showing the necessity of teaching horticulture in the common schools. Dr. E. Mead Wilcox, of the Alabama Experi- ment Station at Auburn, read a very interesting paper on "Forestry and Its Relation to the Farmer" at the afternoon session. Guy L. Stewart, Land and In- dustrial Agent, Southern Railway, read a paper on "Marketing Fruits," showing that it is very neces- sary for the fruit grower to ship his fruit in small packets — twenty-pound boxes for apples and nothing but choice fruits. State Entomologists R. I. Smith, A. C. Lewis, assistant, and H. Dean, assistant, gave very interesting talks on the work of the entomological bureau for the past year. In the evening we were en- tertained by Professor T. Gilbert Pearson, Secretary National Association of Audubon Society, with a lec- ture on "Southern Birds," illustrated with stereopti- con views. Wednesday morning Professor H. N. Starns, from the Georgia Experiment Station, gave an account of the peach borer. Mark Riegal, Pomona. Ga., read a paper on "Irrigation." The display of fruits was very small this year. All had a very good social time. The writer had a very pleasant talk with the manager and proprietor of the Idle Hour Nursery. They have a very fine cut flower store and report a good trade. The next meeting will be held in Macon in 190S. J. B. GARMAN. Fall Show at Boston. The annual Fall show of the Massachusetts Horti- cultural Society, which opened on Thursday, and continues till Sunday, is one of the largest held in this city for years. The main hall is devoted to foliage and ornamental plaiits, and there are cer- tainly a fine lot of specimens. The exhibitors of plants are the Harvard Botanical Gardens, which have the finest lot of plants seen in the hall for some years; Mrs. J. L. Gardner, Edward Macmulkin and R. & J. Farquhar & Co. Julius Roehrs, of Rutherford, N. J., has an exhibit of foliage plants, and Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J., an exhibit of orchids. B. A. Estabrook ex- hibits ferns and palms; and Edward Macmulkin coni- fers. Julius Heurlin, of the Blue Hills Nurseries, exhibits a fine collection of herbaceous plants, as does Robert Cameron, of the Harvard Botanical Gardens. The Boston Park Department makes a large exhibit of ornamental fruited shrubs, which is very interesting. There is a large display of dahlias, which are always a leading feature at this season of the year. Fruits and vegetables are well represented, and al- together the exhibition is far ahead of those of previous yeai-s. Full particulars next week. J. W. DUNCAN. Oalerucella Nymphaea About SIX timei, enl;irged loriEinal) From Bulletin 64, Kureao of Entomology, I>eii. of Agr. The Pond Lily Leaf-Beetle. During the first week of August, 1904, this leaf- beetle became so abundant In the District of Colum- bia that it deserted its natural food plants — aquatic species of the genera Nymphaea, Saglttarla, Bra- senia, and Nuphar — and attacked near-by plants of other botanical families not at all related to those which form its normal food. George B. Sudworth, of the Bureau of Forestry, reported the species on basket willow, remarking that it appeared capable of doing considerable damage to this plant. Sedg- wick N. Lander reported injury to beans. In both cases numerous living specimens of the beetles were furnished. August 4 J. L. Reeves visited Mr. Lander's place, and with little effort obtained a thousand or more of the beetles by sweeping the infested plants. In con- finement the beetles fed for several weeks on the leaves of both willow and bean, gnawing minute holes from the epidermis of the upper surface, thereby producing the effect of fine network. This species is evidently of foreign origin, and is now common to both continents, and its semi-aquatic habits are familiar to most collect- ors. The writer has in mind another report, made August 3, 1899, by R. Bal- lufE, of injury to a native pond lily (Nymphsea sp. ) growing on the grounds of the Executive Mansion at Washington. As this leaf-beetle does not appear to have been mentioned hitherto in any publications of this Department, a short account may be inter- esting. The species has frequently received mention un- der the name Galeruca sagittarise Gyll. It is re- lated to the common cucumber beetles, belonging to the same tribe, the Galerucinse, of the Chryso- melidae, or leaf-beetles. The beetle measures about one-fourth of an inch in length, and may be distin- guished from other species in our fauna by a num- ber of characters, among which are its perfectly smooth thorax, pale elytral margin, acute sutural angles, and completely separated middle coxae, this separation being due to a prolongation of the msos- ternum meeting the metasternum. The tliorax is dull yellow, with three piceous spots, and the elytra are darker brown, somewhat coarsely and densely punctate. This insect occurs abundantly throughout north- ern Europe and Siberia, and in the northern por- tion of our own continent from the Hudson Bay region southward to the District of Columbia and Virginia. It is recorded also from Texas, Califor- nia, and Oregon, but does not seem to have been recognized in neighboring States. It seems probable that it was introduced many years ago from the Eastern Hemisphere. An account of the earlier stages of this species, with notes on its habits and illustration of larva, pupa, and adult, were given as early as 1776 by Baron De Geer. Later writers have also described the earlier stages, the list including Bargagli. Ga- deau, Weise, and Quilter. The description by the last-mentioned author, in the writer's opinion, can only be doubtfully referred to this species. He states that the larvae occur on Polygonum amphib- ium in England, concludes that the parent deposits eggs at the root of its food plant, and that the lar- vae are consequently aquatic, coming up out of the water to pupate on leaves and stalks of aquatic plants. He also describes the beetles as turning black in two or three hours after transformation, which is not true of this species. Of the earlier stages in America, the late F. Q. Schaupp described the larva in 1883, briefly char- acterizing the eggs and pupa. More detailed de- scriptions have been furnished by A. D. MacGilli- vray. The eggs are ovate, shining yellow, and are laid in small patches of from 6 to 20 on the upper surface of the leaf. Larvae, pup«, and beetles in all stages of growth were observed near New York City in July. The larva Is bluish-black above, and yellow on the under surface, of elongate form, when full grown measuring three-eighths of an inch in length; widest at the middle, and tapering toward either extremity. Many larvae are frequently found together on a single leaf, where they eat the upper surface, doubtless because the lower sur- face of the leaves of the natural food plants rest on the water. As a result of these attacks the leaves become brown and unsightly. The white lily is less affected than yellow lilies. As to remedies, the arsenicals are quite effective, and Paris green is reported by Mr. Sudworth as checking the ravages of the beetles on willow. When spraying bean plants, arsenate of lead is preferable, owing to the danger of scalding the more tender leaves if taris green is used. When this spe- cies ocurs in troublesome numbers on aquatic plants it might readily be destroyed in all stages, and espe- cially as larva, if the ponds, fountains or other places in which the lilies are growing could be flood- ed so as to bring the Insects to the surface. A few drops of kerosene spilled on the water would then destroy the floating insects. — Bulletin 54 Bureau of Entomology. 346 THe Florists' Exchange Customs Decision. Grape Plants— Tropical Fruit Plants. — Protest of Sucrs. de L. Villamil & Co. against the assessment of duty by the collector of customs at the port of San Juan. Before Board 3, August 30, 1905. The im- porters contended that small grapevine plants im- ported from Spain, which were classified under the provision in paragraph 252, tariff act of 1897, for "plants and vines, commonly known as nursery or greenhouse stock," should have been classified as free of duty under paragraph 560, relating to "fruit plants, tropical or semi-tropical," etc. Protest over- ruled. Waite, General Appraiser; » * • The word "semi- tropical," as used in paragraph 560, undoubtedly has the same meaning as "subtropical," which is defined in the Century Dictionary as follows : "Of a climate or other physical character between tropical and temperate: approaching the tropical or tor- rid zone in temperature; noting a region on the con- lines of either tropic, or its plants, animals, and other natural productions; as, subtropical America; a sub- tropical fauna or flora. In the opinion of the Board, paragraph 560 is in- tended to extend only to fruit plants which may be classed among tropical or subtropical flora, and would not extend to plants indigenous to temperate countries, imported for cultivation or propagation in tropical or subtropical regions within or under the jurisdiction of the United States. According to the Encylopedia Britannica and other authorities, the vitis vinifera, or European grape, is the best-known and longest-cultivated species of the genus vitis, which is said to comprise more than 200 species of grapes. The same authority says that many species of the genus vitis are of tropical or subtropical origin, and it would seem that the native country of the E^uropean vine itself is considered to be the tropical or subtropical countries south of the Caspian. ("Vine," En- cyclopedia Britannica.) However this may be, we are of opinion that the varieties of Vitis vinifera which have been cultivated for many hundreds of years in Europe, flourishing, as is well known, in such countries as Italy. France, Spain and Germany, have lost the character of tropical or subtropical plants, whatever may have been their origin. In re Henderson, G. A. 749 (T. D. 11574) ; T. D. 18348. It may fairly be presumed that the plants in con- trovery are varieties of the European grape, perhaps culti- vated at or near Vigo, Spain, which has approximately the same latitude as New York. There was no evi- dence introduced in the case, the importers having failed to respond in any way to the Board's notice of hearing. Sad Death by Burning. ORVILLA, PA.— A 14-year-oId daughter of Fred Ruos, florist, on the North Penn Railroad, was burned to death on Monday evening, August 2S. She was about to prepare the evening meal for the family and had started the fire in the stove with some kindling wood. In order to hurry the tire along she poured coal oil on the wood. Immediately there was an explo- sion, and .she was enveloped in flames. The clothing was burned completely off the young woman and she died in the greatest agony. Fall Planting of Trees. It is a difficult matter to get customers to listen to the idea of planting trees in the Fall, yet if the planting be done under proper conditions. Fall is as good a time for the work as any other. In fact, wherever rains have occurred, as they have throughout Pennsylvania during the month of Au- gust, a better time than September will prove could Wilkens Tree Transplanter. The Wilkens Tree Transplanter is a machine for transplanting both large and small trees and shrubs. The largest size at present manufactured is for nur- sery-grown trees of eight to ten inches caliper; the medium size for trees from three to seven inches cali- per. The machines are made of steel, including the wheels of the transporter. The larger size trees, trans- planted with this machine would carry a ball of earth six feet in diameter. The next size would carry a ball of earth four and one-half feet in diameter. The first mentioned trees would be from sixteen to twenty years old. The methods used do not admit of cutting the tops so as to de- stroy and disfigure the beauty of the tree. CONSTRUCTION OF MACHINE. THE I,ifLinii lhe;Tr tL'. ■SVilkeiii True Xiausplaiitcr not be wished for. The soil is full of moisture, and it is warm — two things which go far toward making transplanting successful. Considering how busy everyone is who has work to do in a garden in Spring, it is to the advantage of all to get planting of trees advanced by performing the operation in the Fall. In Spring nurserymen have but six weeks in which to dig and ship, and only those who have been through the work know the terrors of the time, to get the stock dug, shipped and to destina- tion before it is too late. All these things indicate the importance of nur- serymen urging their patrons to plant in Autumn. The planting of evergreens, with such a favorable season as this is, can proceed at once, and toward the close of September all kinds of deciduous stock can be taken in hand. The old way was to wait until the leaves fell before planting; but there is no need whatever for this. Strip the leaves from the trees and plant them early, and better results are obtained than when the work is deferred until the leaves fall. This is the experience of those who have tried it. that better results follow the strip- ping of the leaves and early planting, in September, than when deferred until late October. September and early October settings are freshly rooted by the time frosts come. It would be to the interests of nurserymen to make an effort to bring about general planting in early Autumn. So many consider Spring as the only time, that it needs effort and practical demon- stration to get them to think differently, and plant in Autumn. JOSEPH MEEHAN. Fixing Steel Platform around Tree to be Transplants*^ Wilkens Tree Transplanter A Natural Gold Storage Room. FAIRMONT, VA.— The Times- of this town, of Sep- tember 9, 1905. contains an interesting account of the business of H. Glenn Fleming, florist. The establish- ment consists of over IS, 000 square feet of glass and is devoted to miscellaneous stock. Mr. Fleming is for- tunate In having his own coal banks, which he mines himself. The excavations Mr. Fleming uses for cold storage purposes for his cut fiowers. Last Winter he tested thfe efficiency of the bank, it is said, and found that carnations kept there 42 days and came out in ex- cellent condition. The machine is composed first of a steel platform from 4 Vo to 6 feet in diameter fitted around the tree and securely bolted; equipped with properly arranged steel guide through which the steel concave shovels Are driven down around the plat- form, by use of a maul. The large machine has fourteen and the medium twelve of these shovels. They are sharp and have corrugated edges so that when driven down they cut off all roots which project beyond the circle desired to be taken up. When the shovels are all in place they are secured to the platform by means of a steel ring and locks. The roots of the tree and the earth in which they grew are thus confined in a steel basket. The transporter, which plays an important part in the successful moving cf trees, is also in- geniously constructed of steel and is circular in form, having .in opening in the rear. After the machine is placed about the tree, the opening is securely closed and by means nf properly ar- ranged hoists, two men can lift the basket with the tree and -arth to the required height, then I he tree is laid back upon a cushion and is ready for trans- portation. No strain of any kind is put upon the tree. The bark and fiber are not injured. A tree of the larger size can be moved without placing the hand upon the tree. When the tree has been transported to the desired place for transplanting, it is placed over the hole where it is to be planted in such a manner as to plant it exactly as it grew as to the points of the compass. The excavation being twelve inches greater in diam- eter than the basket containing the tree. The tree is then placed in an upright position by means of the hoist, the basket is then lowered into the ground. While still being held in proper position rich soil is placed about the basket and properly tamped, thus holding the basket firmly about the roots and earth, after which the shovels are removed one at a time, care being taken to see that even the small spaces left by the removal of the shovels are properly closed by means of a spade. AN IMPORTANT FEATURE. One of the most important features of this method of transplanting is the thorough wetting of the roots and earth about the tree before taking up. This should be done at least one day before removal. By this means the roots and earth are in the best possible con- dition for transplanting. Trees treated by the above method can be successfully transplanted during any month of the year. The Spring. Summer and Fall being preferred to the Winter when the roots cannot be wet. This machine is manufactured by the Wilkens Tree Transplanter Co.. Indianapolis, Ind., to whom we are indebted for photograph and description. Dracaenas. Colored dracsenas were somewhat slow in reaching their proper place in public estimation, but at last they have got there, and few will question their right to hold it. . Palms and ferns are almost necessities in the homes of many people living in the cities in ihe Winter, and no other plants can take their places; but plants having colored or decorative foliage have a brightness about them that cheers at a season when anything that cheers is much in quest. Dractenas, especially terminalis and Lord Wolseley, make exceed- ingly attractive table plants in six or eight-inch pots, single specimens; and when fern dishes get some- what tiresome, small plants of either of those dra- cfenas, made up in pans, form very acceptable center pieces. D. E. Septembar 16, 1906 The Plori-sts' Exchansfe 347 Stove Ornamental Greenhouse Plants. By A. J. Manda. (Ciiiitinued from P;igo 319.) I shall name some of the best of these plants hi cultivation. Taking them alphabetically, I start with the alocasias. These are closely allied to caladium and comprise many, with strikingly beautiful leaves. Alocasia macrorhiza variegata is a handsome spe- cies, with bright green leaves, splashed and mottled with white and gray. Alocasia cuprea, usually known under the name of metallica, is a distinct species of a rich, bronzy metallic color; under side deep, shining purple. Alocasia Sanderiana is a very beautiful and somewhat scarce species, native of the Indian Archipelago, leaves are sagittate, deeply lobed, color deep metallic green, with narrow border of white; the midrib and veins are gray bordered with white. Alocasia Thibautiana, a bold growing species, with large leaves of deep olive green, the midrib and veins white. Alocasias Veitchii and Lowii and zebrina are all fine varieties, and well worth growing. Anthurium is a large genus belonging to the arum family, and consisting of a great many species and varieties, some of ^.hich have very handsome leaves. Those most deserving of mention are: Anthurium crystallinum, with leaves from 18 to 24 inches long, of very dark bronzy green, midrib and veins bor- dered with white; native of Colombia. Anthurium Veitchii, undoubtedly one of the most wonderful of the genus; leaves are leathery, of a deep green, 7 to 9 inches wide, and when well grown often attain a length of lour to five feet. Anthurium Waroc- queanum is another handsome species, a little after the style of Anthurium Veitchii, but not so long in the leaf. Anthurium Scherzerianum, the flamingo plant, and Anthurium Andreanum, with their varie- ties, are often met with in private collections, and are also very useful for cut flowers. Aglaonema co.stata is a nice dwarf and compact plant, leaves four to five inches long, by two and a half to three inches wide; dark green spotted, and veined with white. Aralias are very useful for table and other decora- tions, especially the varieties elegantissima. Kercho- viana. Veitchii and its variety, gracillima. They are all handsome and graceful, and stand handling Iiretty well. They thrive best in sandy loam, with the addition of some leaf-mold, enjoying strong heat and plenty of moisture. Aralia Guilfoylei is an old- timer in our greenhouses, with green and white leaves. There is a variety of this lately introduced called monstrosa, with fringed leaves, which is quite an improvement on the old one. Begonia rex varieties are very numerous, some of them very highly and artistically colored. They are among the most useful decorative plants. Bertolonias are of dwarf and compact habit, hav- ing richly colored and beautifully marked leaves, but somewhat difficult to grow. They require a close atmosphere, with abundance of heat and moisture, and thrive best when grown under a bell glass, close frame or similar structure. Pot in chopped peat and moss and mix sand in equal proportion; also add a few pieces of charcoal and drain pots well. Bertolonia Van Houtteii is a garden hybrid and the prettiest of the genus. Bertolonia guttata, marmorata, pubescens and argyrea are all very pretty and distinct. Bromeliads — Under this heading are included plants belonging to several genera and numerous species, many of which are extremely handsome, and possess much horticultural value as decorative plants. Many of them are beautifully variegated, or have showy flowers of the most brilliant colors. Ananas satlva variegata. the variegated pineapple, is a native of tropical America, has leaves two to three feet long, center green, broadly margined with creamy white suffused with red toward the mar- gins. Ananas Porteana, similar to the foregoing va- riety, only of more erect habit, and a variety that is somewhat scarce. It is native of the Philippine Isl- ands. Vriesia splendens, also known under the name of Tillandsia splendens, is a great favorite with gardeners. Tillandsia hieroglyphica is an ex- ceedingly handsome foliage plant; the leaves are long and broad; especially at the base; color green, very handsomely marked, above with dark green, and below with blackish purple. Tillandsia tessel- lata is another fine species, leaves glaucous, green, tessellated green and yellow. Both of these species are native of South Brazil. Tillandsia Lindenii and its variety tricolor, T. fenestralis, T. brachystachys, T. Morreinii, Billbergia zebrina. B. vittata, Nidula- rium Meyendorfii, Karatas Innocentii and Cryptan- thus zonatus, are all beautiful plants, and should be represented in every collection. Caladiums are stove perennials, chiefly grown for the great beauty and varied colors of their leaves. They may easily be cultivated in an ordinary stove house, where the night temperature ranges from 60 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit. In the beginning of March, after the tubers have been rested, and kept dry during the Winter months, or as soon as they show signs of life, they can be started again into active growth. They should be potted in a very light and sandy soil, into pots as small as possible, according to the size *of the bulb; or they may be started in a flat and put In a warm greenhouse and syringed once or twice a day. Water should be given sparingly till the plants show active life and Our London Letter. HEIMSLEV. AT THE MEETING OF THE ROYAL HORTI- the foliage is developed, when the plants should be kept near the glass, to prevent them from drawing, but shaded from the bright sun's rays. They can bo repotted two or three times during the growing season, especially if large exhibition plants are re- „^ quired For potting, use good, decomposed, turfy cuI^TUrXL SOCIeTy" on ^AuVu^sa iV Messrs. "l^-l way loam, leaf mold aiid turfy peat, in equal parts, with •& Son, Langport, put up about 200 spikes of gladioli, the addition of well-rotted manure. Where old ma- i representing some of the finest varieties. The yellow nure cannot be obtained, a little horn shavings may shades were particularly fine, al.so other pale shades be substituted; then sprinkle with good, sharp sand I of color. The broad llat-petaled varieties grown by or finely broken-up crocks, and the whole well : this firm are certainly more showy than those of mixed together. The drainage must be good, as the i the Lemoinei type. We are ah-eady getting bou- plants require an abundance of water when grow ing. After they are potted, put them in a stove house and .syringe daily, especially on nice, bright days. Be careful about watering at first, but as soon as the plants get well established, increase the supply of water. After they have been given their last potting, and the pots are full of Voots, a little clear liquid manure can be afforded them two or three times a week, when watering. If the plants are wanted for decorating in a house or for exhibition purposes, they should be hardened off in a cooler house before taken out. In the Fall, when the foliage begins to fade and the plants are preparing for their Winter rest, the supply of water should be gradually lessened, till all the leaves die down, when they should be laid under the stove bench and rest for the Winter. The varieties, all of which are handsome, are very numerous, and the coloring and markings of the leaves exquisite, especially in those with the trans- parent leaves; to select the most beautiful ones is a hard task tor any man to do, so I will leave it to any individual to make his own selection. There is. however, one variety I would like to mention, and that is the old Caladium argyrites, the smallest of the genus, yet very pretty, and most useful for table and other decorations. (.To be continued) The Spencer Wire Company. The Spencer Wire Company was started in Spencer, Mass., in 182is, more than seventy-seven years ago, and the fact that they preceded the great wire indus- try of Worcester by about three years entitles them to be called the pioneer wire mill of America. The company was incorporated under the laws of Massachusetts in 1876. In 1900 the five mills in Spen- cer were found inadequate to the demand, and a large and commo- dious factory was started in Worces- ter; the main of- fice was then re- moved to the new and better equip- ped building in that city. The growth of the business since then has been phenomenal, and demons trates what energy and perseverance can do when compet- ing with a strong rival, for the Spencer Wire Company is independent of the Wire Trust. The floor space of the company devoted to manu- facturing purposes aggregates five and one-quarter acres, while the reservoir, yard and storage areas consist of over four hundred acres. There are more than 2,200 feet of spur track, connecting with the B. & A. division of the New York Central Railroad. The officers are young men who are giving all their talent and energy to the business; to quote their own words, "We liave the experience and the will, we have the equipment and the men." The representative of this paper was cordially received by the president of the company, Mr. H. W. Goddard. who also acts as treasurer. The secre- tary is Mr. E. B. Dunn. The company manufacture nearly everything in wire goods, using wire from the size of a hair up to rods % of an inch in diame- ter. At present they are placing on the market a large assortment of florists' supplies. Set pieces they do not manufacture. Cut florists' wire, in wooden boxes, is one of their many specialties. The Excelsior Carnation Support, so extensively used by florists, is made by this firm. Their gal- vanized rose and lily stakes are far superior to the old-fashioned wood stakes. Tree guards and round top wire wickets are found among the suljstantials. A year or two ago the company put on the market a neat, strong and durable low guard, which they called the Anchor Flower Bed Guard. Not only does this protect the flowers and plants, but it adds to the general appearance of a flne lawn. The Spencer Wire Company issue a neat catalogue of nearly flfty pages, which should be in the hands of every florist in the land. CAROLU.S. vardias, but it is too early for them to be of any value for market. Messrs. H. Low & Co.. also H. B. May, have already exhibited them in good con- dition. Messrs. Webb & Brand still keep up th^'ir reputation for double hollyliocks, for which their nursery has been celebrated for so many years past, the fine doubles, which they recently exhiliit.i'l, being of the highest order. But I think the singi.s or semi-doubles, which may be raised from .-eed and do so well in gardens round London, are de- serving of more extended culture. THE CENTAUREAS are now in favor for cut bloom, and the varieties shown by Messrs. Jarman & Co., Chard, are welcome additions, especially the soft mauve shade and the pure white. The yellow (Sweet Sultan) has been much in demand. If the flowers are kept quite dry they last well. CHIRONIA IXIFERA. — At the last meeting of the Royal Horticultural Society this plant was shown by Messrs. H. Low & Co.. and gained an award of merit. It is a neat growing plant, with small, narrow, glau- cous foliage, and numerous rosy-pink flowers. The plants exhibited were barely a foot in height, and bushy. It should make a useful subject for florists' work. GLADIOLI from Messrs. Kelway & Son were a remarkable feature at the same meeeting. We have previously seen fine exhibits, but I think those shown at this meeting eclipsed previous efforts, and were a great contrast to those we usually see in the mar- ket. Awards werfe given for two varieties. Peace Envoy, a large, creamy wViite, and French Fleet, a rich salmon, with a remarkably heavy marking of Plant of tlie Spencer Wire Company, Spencer and Worcester, Mass. rich crimson maroon on the lower segments. There were many others equally good for ordinary pur- poses. CACTUS DAHLIAS.— We are already getting new cactus dahlias. Some pretty things from several growers were shown. Messrs. Stredwick & Son se- cured awards of merit for William Marshall, a grand flower, bronzy orange with a yellow base to florets; and T. A. Havemeyer a fine crimson with orange at base. Several other good things were exhibited, but we shall get a more complete list of these later on. It is noticeable that it is the cactus varieties that are again to the front. PHLOX. — There is quite a revival in the phlox of the herbaceous type, some remarkably flne varieties having been shown. /1DVER TIS IN G in THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE reaches the Best and Largest Buyers. TRY IT! 34£ The Plorists' Exchange Dahlias at Atco, N. J. The dahlia cut-flower season is now on, there- fui-e a description of what is" to be seen on tlie farm of the L.. K. Peacock Co., at Atco, N. J., is in order. This firm has 130 acres devoted to dahlias, divided up into three parts — plants growing for roots, others grown and cultivated especially for cut-flowers, and the trial grounds, where all new varieties from i^urope and growers here are being tested. Examining a 75-acre field, the yield of roots from this ground being for next season's supply of dry roots to the seed trade, we noted the following sorts: Claribel, a very bright purple. Crimson Century, making a brilliant display, a very useful single va- riety. Fi-anz Listz, a semi-collarette. Wildfire, sin- gle scarlet with dark foliage, a good thing for com- mercial work. Queen Victoria, a yellow show dahlia with quilled petals and producing long stems. Syl- via, a profitable commercial pink, and undoubtedly one of the best decorative dahlias ever introduced, liowers 4 to 5 inches in diameter, of good substance, a good shipper. William Agnew, always a con- spicuous variety, bright red flowers, intense color and a free bloomer. Then, on the right, we saw row after row of mixed varieties, grown to supply the increasing demand tor those who want dry roots; the mixture is cer- tainly a good one, containing a selection of the best of all classes. Orange King, one of the best of decorative varieties, made a grand showing. Next, we saw a large tract occupied with pompon varieties. Many of these are quite dwarf, and the effect produced reminded one of tiie old-style ribbon borders. A vast expanse was occupied with single varieties; these are increasing in popularity rapidly, the Twen- tietli Century and varieties produced from it are very noticeable and are really a class to themselves. The new crimson. Harvard, is as its name designates and is a good one. The new White Century shows up wonderful large flowers; the plants growing Ave to six feet high, with eight to ten flowers to a plant. The Record, a very good dahlia of the single type, colors scarlet and yellow. Alba Superba is by far the best single white, flowers of good size and form, and produced freely on long stems. Ami Barrillet, a rich garnet with dark foliage, and Ami Downie, a glowing crimson with dark foliage, are two new ones and both good. Gracie, a single of exceptional merit, flowers large, good form, free bloomer, and produces long stems; an excellent cut-flower variety, color is very pleasing, a very delicate blush shading to soft pink in center; florists should try this one, as we believe there is money in it. Winsome, another good one, a white cactus, and a good keeper. Alewlne is a taking variety, white and purple, good in a collection. Lynd- hurst, a scarlet cactus, very attractive. Eureka is a fine large flower of deep rose color. Yellow volker, the best so far of the yellow cactus type. Nymphsea, as an all around dahlia of the decorative type this variety still holds its head above all; a free bloomer and always a favorite. General BuUer, a cactus of rich velvety crimson tipped with pure white; it has long stems. Progress is a good one of the fancy ■ class, a rose lavender. Ranji, a collarette cactus, crimson in color. Very attractive. Aegir, a cactus with finely formed petals. Sir Chas. Mills, a yellow cactus. Now we come to a Bfty-acre field of dahlias, the largest part of which is planted and has been culti- \ated for the production of cut flowers. The field was prepared as for a farm crop; then on June 1 the' plants were put out by a planting machine. In order to obtain long stems, when the first growth was about a foot high it was pinched. This caused shoots to start out right down to the ground; many of these second shoots were pinched, and now the plants are about 40 inches in height, and from 36 to 4U inches in diameter. From these fiowers with 3-foot stems can be cut. Another important point is the buds. Many of the shoots now have 4 and 5 buds on them. The manner of disbudding these depends upon the de- mand for cut fiowers. If that is late, the first buds are pinched out; thus there are four or five chances to market each shoot, according to the demand for flowers. The first variety most noticeable in this field Is Kriemhilde, there being just one acre of it. Treated as above, the whole is one mass of buds. This variety is considered to have more good qualities than any other cactus dahlia introduced. In color it is a delicate pink, shading to white in the center, of good form, a profuse bloomer and a grand shipper. John Blitch is another good one; it is a rich glowing crimson, shaded darker; the flowers are of immense size, six inches in diameter, on stems 3 to 4 feet in length. Mrs. Roosevelt is a choice decorative dahlia, a deli- cate pink; flowers 5 to 6 inches in diameter; stem 2 to 4 feet. John Walker is a show variety, pure white, and follows Storm King in blooming. Henry Patrick and Pearl d'Or are two white cactus varieties of the approved chrysanthemum type. 'Victor Von Scheffel, a variety introduced by Henry A. Dreer, is a beauti- ful creation of the floral kingdom. It is exactly of the form of Kriemhilde, but a lighter pink, shading to white in the center, the petals being perfectly quilled. It is a cactus variety, and deserves to be kept on every list for future buying. J. H. Jackson is a crimson cactus. Venus is a dwarf white cactus, and a grand one for bedding, producing a compact plant. Mrs. H. J. Jones is a fancy cactus, carmine tipped creamy white. Three good pink show varie- ties are: Queen of the Belgians, shell pink- A D Livoni, clear soft pink, and Pink Dandy, a long stemmed rose pink. The collarette varieties are a very interesting class. President Vigor, the original in this class, is still good. Mme. Viger, a seedling, is of higher shade, i>righter, larger, and a decided improvement. In the trial grounds are many new varieties, but jnost of them have as yet only a few flowers. In another batch we saw row after row of C. A. Bruton, so far by a long way the best yellow in the decorative class. The entire farm is in an intense state of cultivation. The field for cut flowers is irrigated as weather de- mands, and has received several dressings of com- mercial fertilizer. The cultivators are kept constantly going, so that the top soil is well pulverised and the moisture retained. L. K. Peacock deserves much praise for his per- sistent work on the dahlia, and it is hoped a good demand may be had for cut flowers, so that his work may be rewarded. All members of the trade are at all times welcome at the farm, and Mr. Peacock is always ready to escort them around and impart any desired information. DAVID RUST. The Larger Ganna Leaf-Roller. (Calpodes Ettilius Cram.) l>r F. H. Chittenden. During the past two years the leaf-rolling cater- pillar of Calpodes ethlius Cram, has attracted con- siderable attention from its ravages in fields of canna in portions of South Carolina and Alabama. In September, 1903, H. M. Simons wrote of its at- tacking the foliage of the canna plant in the vicinity of Myers, S. C, sending specimens in all stages ex- cept the egg, the first adult issuing September 21. In September, 1904, a similar lot of specimens were received from L. H. Read, Fruitdale, Ala., who wrote of the diftioulty of capturing the butterflies, al- though they were quite plenti- ful among the canna plants. Thousands of the caterpillars were in the fields, and hand- picking was out of the question. All bronze varieties of canna were injured, dnciuding eiglit or ten varieties. Among those most attacked were Mississippi, Mont Blanc, Explorateur Crampbell, and Italia. A few green varieties were somewhat aft'ected, but as a rule were scarcely touched, obviously ow- ing to their thicker and tougher leaves. The caterpillar was ob- served at work only at night. In 1904, also, the species was observed somewhat abundantly at Baton Rouge, La., by A. L. Quaintance, and sparingly at New Orleans, La., by E. S. G. Titus. Although only two instances of severe injury are cited, these are doubtless mere- ly representative of many which were nut reported. This species and its injuries have been known for many years, yet no comprehensive article on it has, to our knowledge, appeared in any work on economic entomology, although the insect in its various stages was described in detail by Dr. S. H. Scudder in his "Butterflies of the Eastern United States and Canada." The entire appearance of the insect, from the larval stage to the adult, is indica- tive of its tropical origin, and it is still somewhat restricted to the South. There is a possibility, how- ever, that it might gradually extend its present dis- tribution if it could obtain a footing in greenhouses where canas are grown. Descriptive. The Butterfly. — The parent of this singular leaf- roller is a butterfly belonging to the sub-family Pam- philiuEe of the family Hesperiidse, or skippers. It is one of the larger skippers, with a wing expanse of between 1 and IVi inches. The head is very broad, with large eyes, and the body is thick and heavy. The upper surface of the head, thorax, and a portion of the abdomen is thickly covered with long olive hairs. The wings are dark brown, with white, semi-transparent spots, arranged as in ac- companying figure, which also shows the location of the masses of yellowish liairs, the contour of the wings, and structure of the antenna;. The lower surface of the wings is much paler brown, or ful- ! vous, and more nearly uniform in color. The head and body are still paler yellowish. The adult is sometimes called the Brazilian skipper. The egg is illustrated by Scudder. It is sub-hem- ispherical in outline, as viewed from the side, and has a convex base, while the surface is very irregularly reticulated, in most cases pentagonallv. The broad- est diameter is 1.25 mm.; height about 0.7 mm. Eggs have not been seen by the writer, and the color does not appear to have been designated. , The larva, or caterpillar, is quite remarkable be- ; cause of its semi-transparency. Its surface is with- out hair, and the general color is moderately pale green, with dark-orange sub-triangular head, which is marked by a frontal sub-triangular space. The 1 thoracic segments are greenish testaceous, and more I or less tinged with orange, at least in preserved specimens. The remainder of the body is nearly transparent, presenting a view of the vascular and nervous system beneath the skin, as illustrated at b. The length of the larva, when full grown, is about 1 % inches. The pupa is nearly as striking as is the larva. It is of similar pale greenish color, and of the appear- ance shown at c, d. The head is prolonged into a curved process, and the tongue extends in a nearly straight line considerably beyond the prolonged anal tubercle. Without the projections it is nearly as long as the larva. Distribution. Scudder states that the principal range of this species is from Central America to the northern parts of the South American Continent, although it inhabits, also, the extreme Southern States of our Union. So far as can be learned, it is still known only from the Gulf States, South Carolina, and Porto Rico in our domains. It also inhabits Cuba and Jamaica, however, and in .South America occurs as far south as Argentina, where it was years ago re- ported to be common by Burmeister. Accounts of Injury. In the records of the Bureau of Entomology we have accounts of injuries and of other observations on this species, as follows; June 7, 18S0, we received from Dr. J. H. Mellichamp, Bluffton, S. C, a report that the larva had utterly destroyed some luxuriant plants of Canna flaccida in his garden. August 9, 1887, we received from A. L. Townsend, Bay Ridge, Long Island, report that the species did much dam- age to French cannas and Caladium esculentum. In our rearing cages the butterflies hatched June 12 and August 26. Calpodes ethlius ti, butterfly; d, larva; c, pupa, front view: a", pupa, side view—all enlarged (original), l-'roin Riillf tin .'4, Kiirean of EiitomolofcT. l»e]i. of ,\g7 , The caterpillars appear to affect only plants of the genus canna, when they are obtainable, and sometimes they are so abundant as to do much damage, at times utterly destroying lirxuriant plants. Dr. H. G. Dyar mentions a case where the larvee were eating the leaves of canna planted in the grounds of a hotel at Miami, Fla., considerably in- juring the appearance of the plants. The large holes made by this leaf-roller in the leaves of canna and the rolled-up leaves, together with the excrement, which will be found below the affected leaves, will serve to indicate its presence and its large size permits the control of the insect by hand-picking. Any of the arsenicals will kill it, but their use is not always desirable because of the presence of children In the vicinity and the fear of their being poisoned. An ordinary spraying with an arsenical, preferably arsenate of lead combined with Bordeaux mixture, could, however, be made without any real danger of poisoning. After an ar- senical has been used, Bordeaux mixture should be tried alone as a repellent. — Bulletin 64 Bureau of Entomology. Cinerarias. Good cinerarias, grown from a good strain, catch the fancy of plant lovers very readily in the Winter and early Spring, but the plants must be well grown in pots of a size not less than five-inch. Plants grown in pots smaller than that are not worth house room- no matter how they are fed the flowers are poor and small; Ijesides, the plants are stunted and mean in appearance. Ciner.irias delight in a cool temperature, slightly shaded while growing, and they ought to be kept growing as long as possible. They need very careful watering at every stage of their growth, but espe- cially when coming into flower; there is less danger In overwatering them than in running the risk of letting them get dry. When they have filled with roots the pot.-? wherein they are to flower they will stand an occasional watering with liquid manure; but clear water should always be given immediately after- ward, j^^ Sepwmber 16, 190B The Flori-st-s^ Exchange 349 CHOICE CALIFORNIA PRIVET i feet to 4^. $4.00 per 100; 3 feet to 4. »3.B0 per lUO. 2 feet to 3, UbO per 100. Payment taust be sent with order. The plants are shipped F. O. B ' Atlantic Cf>a6t Nurseries, Office, tK)<> 4tb Ave., Asbury Park, N.J. Mention The Florists' Eichangq when writing. PI A HI lA^* Now throw away your old Ux\l it-mlr\J 9 roote; don't even wend theni to the auction rooms, they are not worth the freight. Buy imported rooth and seeds and have somuthing, fansy, l>al8y, Myosotitt, BadiBli4>K for forcing:. Lettuce Unproved bie* Itot^ton, never gets red; also TVluter Lettuce, Knclive" Escarole for forcing:. Hardy OnionH, three kinds; Kxtra Melon PreHtcoit, Parisian and all kinds of seeds for florist and market K^rdeners. Prices right. Don't buy cheap seeds and get left. BEAIJL,IEIT, ^Voodtaaveii, M. T. Wfntinn tho FlnrlBta' Rxohiinep w'-»n u-nttr- 5000 FAIR MAID strong: and healthy field-grown plants, $5.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. CASH WITH OEDEK CHAS. EVANS, sso M.m st . Waterlown, Mass. Mfrillnti the FlnrlHtw' tCiohaQge wQeo ^n-ltliig FIELD-CROWN CARNATIONS Grown on high land, olean and vigor- ous stock. QUEEN ] FAIR MAID V $5.00 per 100 LAWdON j WM. A. DAWSON, WJllimanticCt. Mention The Florists' Rxchapge when writing. BosioD Feins From Bench Extra fine stock-; good value for your money, 10c. to 30c. each. COflANZIE CARNATION CO. New London, Conn. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Westbury Station, L. I., N. Y. WILLIAM STUPPE Lowest quotations given on grafted fleld-grown BIm.e. Levavasseur Rose, the Baby Kambler. FlBid-grown, own root Roses, Frau Karl Druschki, KiUarney and other Tea, Hybrid, Remoutant and Rambler Roses. Asparagus Plamosns Nanas, $12.00 per 1000; $1.25 per 100. Spreugeri, $8.00 per 1000; $l.iOperlOU. WlntHr-bloomlng Forget-me-not for edging carnation beds or pot forcing. Hardy Car- nations, to flower tn all col., ra about Decoration Day, In 10 to 25 shoots; sold in old country plan- ted in pots when flowering or for cut. Pansy plants of best strain, Ten Week Stocks, 3 colors, for Easter flowering. Draciena In- dlvisa. All at 50c. per 100; $4.00 per 1000. Cyclamen Giganteuni, from a famous col- lection, five colors, should give exhibition plan* s. $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. Mpnrlnn Thp FliTfutu' Kir-hnrurp wh^n rrltin BACK AGAIN HEWS POTS ■•nough said eh WELL HOW MANY THIS TRIP? A.H.HEWS&CO.INC. CAMBRIDGE -MASS. New York. Failure of Clucas & Boddington Co. The cMui.is & Bodiiington Com- liiiMj'. w'hulusale dealers in seeds, bulbs and nursery stock, at 131 West Twenty- third street, with a nursery at Pali- sades, Rotklana t'ounty, N. Y., made an assignment on Thursday, September 7, to Frank H. Henry, of Henry & Lee, 97 Water street. New York. The busi- ness was started in 1S95 by Robert W. Clucas, and was incorporated on Janu- ary 26, 1897. with a capital stock of .$3,000. which was increased on May 3, 1905. to $50,000. Robert W. Clucas is the president. In 1902 the company pur- chased nursery property at Sparkill for .$11,500. and has since spent consid- erable money on improvements. Ar- thur T. Boddingrton withdrew from the firm on March 2S, 1904, and started in business tor himself. He is located at 342 West Fourteenth street. Mr. Henry, the assignee, has taken charge of the affairs of the Clucas & Bodding- ton Company, and hopes to be able to present a statement of the liabilities and assets on an early date. A meet- ing of the creditors will be called short- ly. Meantime all having claims against the company should send a statement of the same to Mr. Henry at once. The Week's News. William Herrington, brother of Arthur Herrington, Florham Farms, Madison, N. J., sailed for his home in England on Saturday last, after a stav of several weeks in the United States. Mr. Herrington will deliver a lecture on his American impressions to a local horticultural society in the near fu- ture. Arthur Herrington says he has read the final proofs of his new book on the chrysanthemum, which will ap- pear on an early date. It is a com- prehensive work, and profusely illus- trated. Fred H. Lemon, Richmond, Ind., was visiting some of the New Jersey ro.se growers last week. He was de- lighted with the .satisfaction given by the E. G. Hill Company's new rose Richmond, both East and West. C. H. Totty, Madison, N. J., speaks most favorably uf Richmond, especially of its free flowering qualities, and pre- dicts that it will supplant Liberty in the estimation of the rose grower. The anti-graft bill, which became a part of the New York Penal Code on September 1, making it a misde- meanor, with penalties ranging from $50 to $100 on conviction, to give commissions to land stewards and other employees, is not disconcerting the reputable seedsmen and nursery- men around here, simply because "graft" finds no favor with them. President William Duckham. of the Chrysanthemum Society of America, informs us that the report of the Bos- ton meeting of the society is now in the printer's hands, and will be dis- tributed to the members soon. William Elliott & Sons, 201 Fulton street, will open the Fall auction sea- son at their rooms, on Tuesday. Sep- tember 19. with a sale of palms, bulbs, and other stock. Charles H. Grant has disposed of his store at Seventh avenue and For- ty-third street, and has taken a posi- tion as buyer and manager of the cut-flower department, to be opened on an elaborate scale at once, by Abraham & Straus, department store, Brooklyn. The wife and daughter of John Xash, of Moore, Hentz & Nash, whole- sale florists, returned Saturday last from a trip to Germany and England, much benefited in health by their sfijourn abroad. The available ground floor stores, for florists' purposes, in Twenty-eighth street seem to be all occupied at |)resent, and the number of stores, one flight up, is increasing. Already those of W. S. Allen Co., A. H. Langjahr, and the display room of Young & Nugent are so located. The latest addition is the new wholesale store of Thomas Y'oung, Jr.. at No. 43, which is being fitted up for the purpose. The paint- ers have almost finished their work, and a large ice-box has been in- stalled. Mr. Young will have a light, roomy office in the rear. A. J. Guttman, who moved Satur- day last into the ground floor store vacated by Mr. Young, says his tele- phnne numbers remain the same as at his old stand in Twenty-ninth street, viz., 1664 and 1665 Madison Square. Philip F. Kessler, who has rented part of the upstairs floor of Young it NugiMit, and has had his sign out l'(ir snnii- linu", at No. 42 West Twen- ly-iighth slrcel, will open up for business thei-e on October 1. The orchid cut-flfnyer supply com- ing to this market will be considera- 1-dy augmented this season, James McManus says. Lager & Hurrell, Summit. N. J., have added one house. as has Thomas Jones, of Short Hills, N. J., for orchid growing. Just now Mr. McManus is receiving some ele- gant spikes of Cattleya labiata. onci- (liums. iind other orchids. J. K. Allen is suffering from a slight attack of his old enemy, nasal catai'rh. which his trip to Europe last year considerably helped. Mr. Allen re- ceived his first consignment of violets on Saturday, September 9. A few violets are seen around, but the color and perfume are yet some- what oft. The supply of these flowers the coming season will be largely In- creased in this market. In the Rhine- beck district alone some forty houses have been added, with a quota of some 300,000 plants. W. F. Sheridan, who was visiting the violet district last week, reports the crops exceed- ingly promising. A small percentage are attacked with grub, gall fly and stem rot, but not enough to affect the total output, which, as said, will be a big one. The torch lily and red cactus dah- lias are popular in window decora- tions just now. Some fine flowers of both of these were noticed at John Y^oung's this week. The American Institute will hold its 71st annual show at Berkeley Lyceum, 19 West Forty-fourth street, September 20 and 21, in which dahlias will figure largely. Orchids, gladioli, annual and hardy herbaceous flowers, palms, ferns, and the latest novelties will also be ex- hibited. From October 31 to Novem- ber 3 is the date set for the institute's annual chrysanthemum exhibition. The marriage is announced, on Sep- tember 10, of Leo Klein, florist. Third avenue. The Capital City was chosen for the honeymoon. Boston. An Interesting Outing. ■ A party of about seventy-five horticulturists, members of the Mar- ket Gardeners' Association, the State Board of Agriculture, and the Massa- chusetts Horticultural Society, upon the invitation of Professor Rane, visit- ed the New Hampshire College at Durham on Tuesday. Although the weather was rather against the party, which journeyed from Boston in a special car, provided by the college, yet a very profitable and enjoyable day was spent investigating the experi- ments that are being tried among many varieties of vegetables and flow- ers. On arrival at the college the party first gathered in one of the classrooms, where Professor Rane, in a brief talk, explained the work that was doing, dwelling at some length on the fruit question and vegetable growing. Of the latter he said they tried every variety they could get. As an instance, he said that this year they had some 2 50 varieties of cabbages, 166 varieties of tomatoes, 146 varieties of melons, and so on. The floricultural end, the professor said, had only been estab- lished two years, and so far had been confined to the general trials of roses, carnations, chrysanthemums, etc. The landscape gardening end was confined as yet to the matter of home decora- tion. The work of the horticultural end is directly under the charge of Professor Rane and H. F. Hall; and these gentlemen took the party in charge, when an examination was made of the range of greenhouses, where some interesting experiments are being carried on in the crossing of melons, tomatoes, etc. A unique luncheon was served the party, everything on the tables being entirely horticultural, and all having been raised on the college grounds. During the afternoon examinations w^ere made of the various trial grounds, but, unfortunately, the rain commenced to come down in torrents, so that shelter had to be taken. In the latter part of the afternoon the party met with the students in Me- morial Hall, where after opening ex- ercises by President Gibbs, he said that he would give place to Professor Rane to call upon some of the visitors to make a few remarlcs. The speakers included W. W. Rawson, President of the Market Gardeners' Association, who spoke for that society; Secretary J. Lewis Ellsworth, spoke for the Mas- sachusetts State Board of Agriculture; Secretary W. P. Rich, for the Massa- chusetts Horticultural Society; Peter Fisher spoke for the American Carna- tion Society, and W. H. Elliott for the S. A. F. O. H. Other speakers in- cluded Messr.s. Strong, Spooner, Patten, Low, F. Wheeler and Jack.son Dawson. On the motion of Mr. Rawson, before leaving, a rousing vote of thanks was given to the college authorities. Pro- fessor Rane and his associates for their interesting entertainment. The party arrived in Boston by special car at 8 p. m., every one satisfied that notwithstanding a drenching day, they had had a royal time, and would al- ways look to a visit to the New Hamp- shire Agricultural College as a very pleasant event. News Items. Circulars are out announcing the next meeting of the Gardeners' and Florists' Club on Tuesday, the 19th inst. This being the first meeting of the season, it is expected there will be a large attendance. A feature of the evening will be talks by the vari- ous members who have been abroad on their vacations, and there is every indication of a lively evening. Secre- tary Craig says he has applications for over twenty new members, and hopes the list will still increase before the date of the meeting. Welch Brothers are prepared for a lively business this season. They have the facilities for quick handling and shipment of all kinds of flowers, and sell for many of the best growers in the Eastern States. This season sev- eral new growers have been added to their list. They are also agents for all kinds of wire designs, florists' boxes and other supplies. F. R. Mathieson has returned from a brief stay at Old Orchard. William Sim, of Cliftondale, will at once start the erection of a range of three houses, each 21 x 200 feet, ridge and furrow type. The Burnham Hitchings Pierson Company have the contract for supplying the material. Mr. Sim is an expert on the growing of violets and sweet peas, and these houses will be mainly devoted to the growing of the latter. J. W. DUNCAN. Philadelphia. News of the Week. While business is somewhat bet- ter, it is only on odd days; there is no stability yet. Flowers are very plen- tiful. There has been more demand for American Beauty — in fact, one day the past week it was impossible to get one flower in the afternoon. Now more growers are cutting. Asters are yet very plentiful and a hindrance to the sale of other stock. Moore & Simon, seedsmen, are now in their new store, 339 Market street, where they have much better facilities for handling retail trade, and plenty of room to display goods. William J. Baker is handling a fine lot of white roses, and still keeps up Ills reputation for adiantum fronds, which are in good demand. The Florists' Club excursion to the Peacock dahlia farm at Atco, N. J., will take place on Saturday, the 16th inst. The members will leave Market street wharf at 1 o'clock. Wagons will meet the train at Atco, and the visitors will be conveyed in these around the farm. Lunch will be served at 4 p. m., the party returning with the 5.13 train. Next Tuesday evening the monthly exhibition at the Pennsylvania Hor- ticultural Society will consist mostly of asters and dahlias. L. K. Peacock, Atco, N. J., will give a talk on the newer dahlias. There was an elaborate decoration at the flower market, over John Burton's stalls on Monday last. On inquiry this was found to be for a welcome to Billy Stevens, Burton's popular salesman. He was expected in that day to open the season with .American Beauty, but disappointed his friends as he did not arrive until the next morning. The Wm. Graham Co. start the de- corating season on Monday with an elaborate decoration at Gimbel's de- partment store. DAVID RUST. 350 The Plorists' Exchange GERANIUMS Rooted Cuttings. Ready In September. Nutt, Rlcard, Poit«vln<', Buchner, Doyle, Tiaud, Pasteur and others, $1.00 per 100 ; (lO.CO per 1000. Cash With Obdeb. ERNEST HARRIS, Delanson, N. Y. MentloB The Florlitt' Exchange when writing. J. E. FELTHOUSEN Bedding Plant Specialist SCHENECTADV, N. Y. MpnttOD the Floriiitt' Bfrebano wb«*p wrtMog. CYCLAMEN Splendens fiiganteum Hybrids Finest strain In the world. In five true colors, including the fringed Tarletles. Strong, well-grown plants, from 3 In. pots, $7.00: from 3>i In. pots, $1200; from 4 In. pots, $15.00; from 5 In. pots, 20.00 per 100. ASPA.RAGUS Plnmosus Nanus and Sprengeri, transplanted from flats, $1.26 per 100; from 2>i In. pots. $2,50 per 100. BEGONIA RBX, In 10 yarletles, mlsed, rooted cuttings, $1.50 per 100. Field-Grown CARNATIONS. Lawson, Prosperity, Queen Louise, $5.10 per 100. Satisfaction Guaranteed PAUL HADER. East Stroudsburg. Pa. Meotlon tb» rioi1»f ' Bichange when wiittng. 50,000 Dr. Engnehard, Amorita, Oolden Wedding, Ivory, Appleton, Jerome Jones, Pacific. Polly Rose, Willow Brook, Robinson, Maud Dean, Bonnaffon, white and yellow. 2H in. pots, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. ROSES Kalserln. Hermosa. Clothllde Soupert, Cochet (pink and white). Ivory, 3 In. pots, $4.50 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. J.D.BRENNEMAN Box 24 HARRISBURG, PA. MentloD tb^ Floilif ' Biichaage wbep writing. CYCLAMEN PLANTS Oigranteum Strain Seed taken of only selected flowers and well- built stock; none better. 3 in., $7 00; 4 in.. $12.00; 6 in., S?4,00 per 100. Seed of above strain, new crop, S6.U0 per 1000. Try it. C. WINTERICH. DEFIANCE, OHIO BEQOINI A Gloire De Lorraine strong 2% in. plants, $15.00 per 100. 8.S. SKIDELSKY 824 N. 24th St. PHILADELPHIA, P. A. Mention the Florists' Eicbange when writing. CYCLAIvIEJM Persicum G j;;aiit«uui, best strain, 4 in., $10.00 per 100. Ciu^■^a^iaB.2^4 in., $2. 00 per 100; 3 in.. $3.(H) per 100. Primula Obcoiiica. Zh in.. $2.00 per 100: 3 in., $3.00 per icO. Chinese Primroses, 3 in.. $3.00 per 100; 4 in., $6.0(1 jier 100. Boston Ft>rns, large plants, $2.50 per doz.; extra large, $3.U0 pur doz. C.WHITTON, City Street, UticaJ.Y. Hentlnn thp FInrtmtii' RxchanffP when writing. prTmUlas Chinese and Obconica, new tflant-flowering, fringed. 75 percent, carmine compacta and pink, finest strain In the world, 4 Inch, ready for 5 inch. $8.00 per 100; $50 OU per 1000. Uracsena Indivisa, 2 to 3 feet, strong. 5 in.. $1.60 per doz.; 6^ in., $2.00 per doz. ; 2 in.. $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 10U>. Asparagrns Uprengerl, strong. 3in., $3 OO per 100; $J5.00 per 1000. 40.000 Firat-claes Table Ferns, 10 best varieties, bushy, 2 In., $2.60 per 100; buBhy. 3 in.. $5. no per 100, rash. WILLIAM S. HEftZQQ. Morrla Plains. N. J. SMILaX 20uO left; must have room, at 75c. per 100. Cineraria Hybrids Grand iflora, Michelle' Giant Prize, 2 in., $2.00 per luO. Ready Sept. 1. Shasta Daisy, fine, S In., $4.00 per 100. Paris Daisy, white, 2 in.. $2.00 per 100. DracHena Indlvlsa and Australia, 4 In. fine, stocky. 20 to 24 In. high, $10.00 per 100. Jerusalem Cherries, 3>2' In, coming In — 00 bud.. , $6 I Abuttlous. The new French dwarf. 8 vars. they are beauties. R. 0., by mall, $2.50 per 100. Gash with order, please. GEO. J. HUGHES, Berlin, N. J. MeatloD The Florists' Excbflnge when writing. THE AMERICAN CARNATION Price, $3. SO A.T DEL* MARE PTe & PUB. CO. LTD. 2-8 Duane Street, New York C. R. HILLS, Grand Rapids, Mich. Per 100 Primroses, Chinese and Obconica. 2^4 in. . .$2.00 Cinerarias, assorted colors, dwarf, 2*4 In.. 2.00 Smilax, fine strong plants, 2}-^ In 1.60 Forget- 01 e-Nots, flne field clumps, for Wlnter-flowerlng 4.00 8tevia, fine field clumps 8.00 Pansies, finest large flowered, transplanted, 50c. per 100; $4.00 per 1000. Larger plants (In flower and bud), 70c. per 100 ; $6.00 per 1000. Per 100 Christmas Peppers, 2>4' In $2.00 " " flne In flower aud trult,3 In. 4.00 Asparagus Pluniosas Nanus, 2>4 In 3.00 31n Hydrangea Otaksa, flne, 4 in Becronia Vernon, stock plants, 4 In Double l>alsies, Longfellow, Snowball, flne transplanted plants from frames, 1000,|4. 00 .50 Shasta Daisies, flne, field clumps 6.00 6.00 8.00 6.00 UamHM* th* IPIn^aHl* IHT^hafir* wl«*N ^^tlfir PRIMROSES ASPARAGUS Chinese and Obconica, , Pansy Plants. $3.00 per 1000 Vlnca Variegated, field-grown P. W PlumosuB NanuB, 2 In. pote per 100, $2.00 Sprengert, 2 in. potB " 2.(i0 SHASTA DAISY, 2 In, pots " 2.6„ PANSY SEED, large flowering Oz. 4.0^ NARCISSUS Grandiflora siasperioo; $1000 per looo CASH. . per 100, $2.00 .60 6.00 JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio Ueotlon The Florists' Kxchan^e when writing. Own Roit ROSES Fine Stocli Bride, Bridesmaid, Golden Gate, 3in. pots $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. Sunrise, Sunset, Perle, Chatenay, Ivory, 3 in.. $8.00 per 100. Franz Deegen. KiUarney, 31n.,$10.00perl00. Pres. Carnot, Kalserln, 3 in., $8.00 per 100. Clothllde Soupert, CrtmBon Rambler, from 6 in. pots, strong, $26.00 per 100. CRAFTED FINE STOCK Bride, Bridesmaid, Oolden Gate, Carnot, Kalserin, Testont. I>a France, Wootton, Wattevllie, Albany, Franz Oeegen, they are in 3 inch pots, at $15.00 per 100. Klllarney, from 3 in. pots, 918.00 per 100. Field- Grown CARNATION Healthy Stock l9t eize 2d size Per 100 Per 100 White LawBon SIO OO $8 00 Nelson Fisher and Ethel Ward, 8 00 6 00 .ludtre Hinsdale 8 00 6 00 M. A. Patten 8 00 6 00 Lieut. Peary H 00 10 00 WhiteBradt 8 00 6 00 BoBton market, Chicago, G. M . Bradt 7 60 6 no Alpine Glow. Alaska, IVtornlne Glory. Mrs. Theodore Booneyelt, Mfb. Francis Joost, White Cloud, l8t size, $5.00 per 100: $40.00 per 1000. 2d size, $1.00 per UOO; $30.00 per 1000. Adouis, Melba, ProBperity, Pink Arina- zindy, Viola Allen, Governor Wolcott, iiaeeu Louise, iBt Bize, 96. UO per 100; 2d size, $4.00 per 100. ASPARACUS 8PRENCERI 3 in. pots, $6.00 per 100. SMILAX From I'.i In. p Jts, *3.5J per IJJ; $29.00 per 1050. WOOD BROS., ri&hkill, New York ICeotlon tbe Florists' Kx^anse when wrltlnc. CANADIAN NEWS London, Ont. There are now signs of revival in the .store trade, and flowers of the higher qualities are again making their appearance. Roses are progressing favorably; the same may be said of carnations. The plants that have been inside-grown all Summer are especially healthy looking, and a fine crop of bloom is in sight. In outdoor flowers, asters are, as usual, the most in evi- dence, although on account of the late dry weather they leave lots to be de- sired in quality. In perennials Tritoma Pfitzeri. Anemone japonica alba and Lady Ardilaun are the most conspicu- ous. Chrysanthemum are now coming in for attention. The earliest flowers, "opah," are opening rapidly and will be ready for the market in a very few days. Mme. Bergmann, the next in order, is looking very healthy, and gives promise of excellent results. The Pacific family. Glory of the Pacific. Polly Rose and Cremo, are all showing up well, and the big early Yellow Omega is unusually free from disease. That grand second early white, Geo. A. Kaib, of which Gammage & Sons are growing a whole house, gives promise of being even better than usual. Another commercial of a very high degree of excellence is Alice By- ron. This variety i^eems to have a .stronger constitution this year than it did last. In the two houses of Gammage & Sons set aside in exhibition flowers, matters are progressing as favorably as can be wished. The bench of Eatons, white and yellow, is making a very luxuriant growth, and the wood is of the consistency necessary to pro- duce big flowers of this type. The new varieties, such as Mrs. William Duck- ham, are all looking well, but as is usual with new importations, espe- cially those for which there is a big demand, they show signs of overpro- pagation. The habit, however, of many of them is excellent, and when they have become acclimatized and regained their vigor, no doubt we shall find some very guiKl things amongst them. The Breitmeyer set. Madonna, Majestic and Adelia are conspicuously healthy, and their growth seems to indicate that they will be additions to the commer- cial rather than to the exhibition class. Gammage & Sons have a couple of hundred seedlings, crosses of stand- ard varieties, that give indications of vigorous constitution, if nothing else. Several plants of Katon parentage, crossed by the big foreign exhibition varieties, are especially noticeable with their sturdy growth and heavy foliage. This is the first visitors' day at the Western Fair, also the day for judging the plants in the horticultural depart- ment. The report of the judges, four local men. on the outdoor bed of 100 square feet, for which the Ixmdon Hor- ticultural Society's prize of $100 is given, is just to hand. Gammage & Sons take first, Ffed Dicks second, and Bennett & Wheeler third; there were All NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN and FLORISTS wistiing to do business will) Europe should send For the "Horticultural Advertiser" ?nls Is THE Britlah Trade Paper, being read weekly by all Hortii-ultural tradera. It la also taken by over lOOO of Uip best Continental boases. Annual eub8erii)tion8 to cover cost of poataKe, 75 cents. Money orders payable at Lowdliam, Notts. Address EDITORS OF THE "H. A." Chilwell Nurseries, Lowdham, Notts Europun Agents tor THE AMERICAN CARNATIOK Uentloo Tb0 riorlsts* Bzcbanice when wrttlDK. eight entries. The first prize bed was round in form, with a diameter ot 12 ft. 4 in. In the center were Crimson Bedder cannas, surrounded by a band of Caladium esculentum. studded with Tritoma Pfitzeri, with a single row of Coleus Verschaffeltii. one of C. Golden Bedder and an edging of Alternanthera paronychioides major; the whole cre- ated a most effective combination. The second bed was of John Doyle geran- ium edged with Mme. Salleroi geran- ium. The third was practically a repe- tition of the second, the difference be- ing in the size and quality of the ma- terial. Additional awards, in which the local trade are interested, next week. A trip to the establishment of Fred Dicks just now is very gratifying. Everything is in spick and span condi- tion; planting is all done, and the plants are in fine condition. The new house is devoted to single violets. There should be no local shortage in geran- iums next year, judging from the stock on this place. Joseph Bennett, of Montreal, was a visitor last week, taking in this city after judging the plants at the Toronto Fair. Among other interesting mat- ters, he informs us that five of the Montreal growers have signified their intention of coming after the Toronto cup at the Fall show. Mr. William Scott is acting as judge at the London Western Fair in the plant and flower sections of the horti- cultural department. Mr. Scott shows the effects of his late serious sickness. It is very gratifying, however, to hear him speak of the rapidity of his im- provement in health. FRED, BENNEyrr. TORONTO. — Business during the last week has been very good: stock has been fairly plentiful, but is get- ting scarcer; and prices are going up. Roses, while fairly good for the sea- son, are high; and though- carnations are coming in more freely, still there are not enough to fill the demand. Asters are also falling off in quantity; the rains and somewhat cold nights spot the white varieties and make many of them unsalable. Quite a few lilies are offered, and generally find a ready sale. Plants are again moving along; nice specimen nephrolepis, in the most popular varieties, being much in evidence in most of our stores. The cut-flower display at the Indus- trial Exhibition was up to the usual standard in quality, but was rather smaller than usual. The collections of annuals and perennials, and the display of cut flowers, were good, and the show of sweet peas and asters, gladioli and dahlias very good, as were also the designs. W. R. Adams, of Buffalo, was the judge, and while his decisions on most of the cut flowers were satisfactory, those on the de- signs were very unpopular: how he arrived at his decisions puzzled nearly all interested, and the kicking was quite vigorous. THOS. MANTON. FREDERICKTON, N. B.— Rain has refreshed our crops, which now look better than they did at this time last year. At that time frost had killed off the tender stock. We had a tony wedding, with several smaller ones, the past week. Miss Schleger, decorated the church for the large occasion, assisted by lady friends of the bride, while J. Bebbington & Son furnished the bouquets, etc. Stock in the greenhouses looks ex- ceptionally well. B. & S. NEW BEDFORD. MASS.— The third annual exhibition of the New Bedford Horticultural Society, in City Hall, will be held September 14, 15 and 16. The show opens Thursday from 4 p. m. to 10 p. m.. and on Friday and Saturday from 10 a. m. to 10 p. m. E. C. Brownell's range of glass de- voted to vegetable growing is being torn down, and the material being dis- liosed of. Mr Brownell will retire from the growing business, having other In- terests to attend to. E. H. Chamberlain is away on a week's vacation. HORTICO. Sold Out Clean. We had first-class results from our advertisement in your paper. Are sold out clean of carnation plants. C. W. ESPY & SON. Brookville, Pa. September 16, 190B The Florists' Exchange 351 CHEAP BARGAINS In H. P. Roses, Tree Roses, Crimson Bambler* Clematis, Ainpelopsls Veitrhli. HydraDj>:ea Panirulata Urauditiorn. All In beet varieties and first class only, offered by VAN DER WEIJDEN & CO., Boskoop, Holland. Awt forprices on all other stock. Cataloyu© free No Agents. For the trade only. Mpntlnp The Florists' Ercbange when writing. field- VIAI FT& Clumt)& grown T I vl-L- I 9 Strong 3(H0L. H. Campbell, $5.00 per 100; f 46.00 per 1000. 200U PflncesB of Wales. $6.00 per 100; $30.u0 per 1000. There Is no better stock in the market at any price. Cash with order, please. R. ENGELMANN & SON. Pittsfield, Mass. Mention The Florlsta' EichanE'' whon writing. ^V X O XL. xs ^r £i TITARIE LOUISE, clean Mid healthy In eveiT * particular, 3 in pota, JS.OO per 100; $45.00 per 1100. Cash with order. WM.J. CHINNICK, Trenton, N. J. Mention tha Flnrlwtii' Brchapge when writing. IS,000 VIOLET PLHIITIi strong healthy field-grown plants of Marie Loolae, Farquhar, Ladr Hume Campbell and Cali- fornia, $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. RICHARD LANCLE c'r^e'r*: North St., White Plains, N. Y. Mention The norlats' Bichange when Trritlnit. Violets, Campbells. These are In first class condition for planting, free from disease and insects, heavily rooted these are not rooted cuttings but plants worthy of the name. $3.60 per 100, $30.00 per lOCO. W. H.Thomas, Convent Sta., Morris Ci., N. J. MentloD The Florists' ErcbaDge when writing. LADY CAMPBELL VIOLETS Field grown, strong and healthy; packed to carry safely. No. 1, $2.60 per 100 : $20.00 per 1000. No. 2. $1.60 per 100; $li).00 per 1000. Good plants. From It Customer. "Violet plants received (5ii0) in good condition; stock la fine. Many thanks for prompt attention." — B. F. Barr k Co.. Lancaster, Pa., Aug. 17, 1906. CHAKLEtJ BLACK, HIGHT8TOWN. N.J. Mention The Florists' Eichange when writing. VIOLETS and FERNS 10,000 fine pot Dlants, Lady Hame Campbell and Swanley White, $3.0it per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Strong held clamps. Princess of Wales, L. H- Campbell and Swan ley White. $5.00 per tOO. California, $i.00. Boston Ferns, 4 In., 15c.; S^iin.. 10c. Aspara- gus Fluiuosas Nanus, strong, 3}^ in., $7.00 per ]oo. Hpreogeri, 8 In., 8c., fine for benching. Cash. BENJ. CONNELL, West Grove, Pa. Mention The riorlsta' Exchange when writing- Violet Plants strong, healthy fleld-grown clumps of Marie Lonise, $5.00 per 100; $15.00 per 10€0. Field-grown JERVS'^I.EIII CHER- RIES, 16 In. to 20 in. diameter; remarkably well berried; compact, stocky, well shaped plants, $35. uo per luo. CASH. A.E.FANCHER,Binghamton.N.Y. Mentlnp The FlorlstB' Rrcbflnge when writing. VIOLET PLAINTS Marie Louise and Lady Campbell, large field-grown clumps, $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. Out of 2H In. pots, $2.00 per 100; $17.60 per 1000. nDIPtCUl lUniUKA Fine, from the field, UnAuALnA inUlllOA ready for 6 and 7 Inch pote, $16.00 per 100; 200 for $26.00. ALYSSUM Olant double, 2« in., $2.00 per 100. PADUiTinilC Crocker, Success, L. Pond and uAnllAI lUnO Joost, $4.00perl00; $36.00perl000. J. C. SCHMIDT CO., BRISTOL, PA. U<»ntlon th* Florist*' Exchanr^ when writing. V/OLET CULTURE Price, $1 50 Postpaid A.T. De La Mare Ftg. & Pub, Co. Ltd., New York To Remove Whitewash from Glass. (61) Please tell us, in The Flor- ists' E.xchange, the best way to remove whitewash from greenhouse glass. D. T. M. — To remove whitewash from the glass, there is no easier method than rubbing it off with a hard brush fas- tened to the end of a long pole. Do this on a day when the glass is per- fectly dry. Trouble with Orange Trees. (62) I have two large navel orange trees planted in the ground in my general greenhouse. They are healthy and very prolific, but after the fruits get their full growtli and begin to turn color and ripen they invariably split ur burst and fall oft. How do you account for this? BEDFORD. — We thinlc the trouble all comes from too much moisture at the roots after the fruit begins to ripen. We would advise looking to the drainage of the soil in which the orange trees are planted, and the correcting of any trouble there, if it is found that the roots are in a too wet condition. SeUlng Orange Trees In Texas. (63) G. Marti, an old friend of mine, complains that he cannot sell orange trees in Texas. What law pro- hibits this? Is Uncle Sara growing oranges there free of charge? BEAULIEU. — We do not know just what the Government is doing along the line of introducing orange culture into the State of Texas, but if horticulturists there are being supplied with orange trees free of charge, for the purpose of introducing the culture of that fruit into the State, it is certainly good missionary work. If it is proved that oranges can be made a profitable crop in Texas, the demand for trees will develop later. In the meantime, it is in bad taste to find fault with the work of the Department of Agriculture. If we are not mistaken, California owes its present success as an orange-pro- ducing State to the good work done by the Department in Washington, and the original plant of the navel orange is still carefully kept in the green- houses there. Grading Around Apple Trees. (64) In grading I wish to fill in around some apple trees to the depth of one and a half or two feet. Kindly ad- vise me whether this would be detri- mental or not to the trees. Mass. J- ^- S- —If the trees are young a filling in of from l%-2 feet of soil would be apt to injure them, but older trees, with strong spi-eadmg roots, might not suffer. Many years ago the writer filled in a small orchard of pears to -just about the same depth as you name. But he placed for some distance around each tree several wheel bar- rowfuls of loose stones, with a six-inch layer of soil on top of them. The trees all flourished, although two of them appeared checked for a while. It is a question of air getting down freely to the roots, carried down by rains. It is probable the trees would not be in- jured, especially if you use .stones for the filling. JOSEPH MEEHAN. We have 1000 Bride, 1000 Brides- maid, 1000 Qolden Gate and 1000 Ivory, In 3 in. pots, in prime condition, which we offer at $50.00 per 1000. A. 6UDE BROTHERS, Washington, D. C. 1214 F. Street N. W. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Field-Grown ROSES Tender and Hardy Wholesale list now ready. Pay you to get it. CALIFORNIA ROSE CO. I^os AniceleB. Uentlon the FlorJflta' Exchange when writing. BABY RAMBLER Un its own roots. Strong, healthy, L'Vi-in. plants, $2.00 per doz.; $12.50 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Ready to ship at once. A few 3-in. plants, $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. THE CONARD & JONES CO.. WEST GROVE, PA. Do you want the very best Florists' Rose for all kinds of decorative work? We are booking orders now for a^^^g^^^^Bj^^ ^CDVIMA oOto ion plants at $7.50 per 100. DOROTrlT KCKIVlIvS Write for prices ou lare:e Iota. Send for reprint of what A. 8. dwanson eaid about it In "Florlste" Review" of June 15, 1906, and reports of other prominent rIoriBts. -„ «,« ,,„,«. CUIMSON KAMKLKR. two years, strong. $9.00 per 100.^ UVBRII) PKBPETl'ALS, RTood assortment, fO.OO to §10.00 per 100. Send for our Wholesale Price LlBt. Use printed stationery. We send it only to the trade. JACKSON & PERKINS CO., Newark, New York. ^Inwl**** WtT'^h^rtw^ wh*« ^-*4*ln^ H P ,H.T.,T.,fl..CL..ETC. LEEDLE^ROSES FLORAL COMPANY Springfield, Ohio. ry-j Koung plants ready now ^ Send for catalou'ne Rxchanse whpn writing 500 Golden Gate, 3?-^ In 4c. CARNATIONS 2.500 Encliantress, 500 AVolcott, 100 Roosevelt 500 Qneeii Loai^e, from field. Write for Prioes. Worcester Conservatories, Worcester, Mass. Mention The FlorlgtB' Eichange when writing. BARTLETT'S Pure Bone Flour Twenty-eight years have proved Its value. GEORGE S. BARTLETT,'^'5'k^¥"^S°TVk^^^^* y«Dtlon tb» riorlif ' fachanga wbaw writing. Blake's Lever Clip FOR FASTENING STAKES TO THE CROSS WIRE PUREBONEMEAL Rose growers who are troubled to secure PURE RAW BONE MEAL should write to CARROLL S. PAGE, HYDE PARK, VT. He guarantees his product unqualifiedly as being an absolutely pure, natural, ground bone with none of the gluten or other valu- able ingredients removed. His price for a 200-pound barrel is only $3.25, freights paid to nearly all points. Write him saying that you saw his advertisement in TheFlobists* Exchange, and he will send you a sample free, postpaid. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. II -t PATCNTtO SEPT. 23. 1902 They never slip and are a great I saving of both time and money. EVERY GROWER SHOULD TRY THEM AND BE CONVINCED Price, $1.75 per lOOO Send for free samples. B. S. BUKE & SON, ROCHESTER. N.Y. 156 Linden Street 9RANCH 0FFICE,26 BOEflUf^ PUCE, BROOKLYN, N.Y. Mentlnn The Florists* Exrhanee when writlne. VZ ROSE STOCK To Close Out Per 100 Bridegmald, grafted, 4 in. and 3^ In $8.00 Bridesmaid, own roots, 4 in. and 3 in 4.00 SMI LAX PLANTS. 2« In. pots 2.00 ALYSMJM PLANTS.2!^ln. D0t8 2.60 ASPAKAOUSSPBGNGEKI,3in 4.00 ASPARAGUS PLUMOsCSNANl'S, 3in. 6.00 CARNATION PLANTS Enchantress, Flamingo, $6.00 per 100. LawHOii. '^ of cases, they being off color. Prices are better than usual at this season, with but few sales reported below the dollar mark, and from that up to $2 per 100, this latter price being for extra good whites, fit for shipping purposes. A great many as yet are short-stemmed, being the first cut . from stock planted early in the houses. Asters can be said to rule the market ; they are in larger quantities than in for- mer years, and, while the quality is not as good in percentage as formerly, some extra fine ones are seen in some of the houses, and the prices obtained for these is better than in fornier years ; yet, sum- ming up the growers' general average, it will be doubtful if it will compare with that of former years, as there is such a large percentage of poor ones ; prices range from 40c. to $3. The first chrysantiiemums were seen on the market on Monday of this week, these selling at $2 per dozen. R. J. INDLVNAPOLIS.— With bright. cool weather prevailing. Fall business is not as good as it should be. Funeral work is not as plentiful as it was in August, but regular cut flower trade has improved. Not since June have flowers been so plen- tiful as at present. Asters are making up for lost time, as now they can be had by the thousand, and of fine quality, too ; 15-incii stems and 2Vfe-inch flowers whole- sale at $1.50 to $2 per 100. Medium grades bring $1 to $1.25 per 100. Many poor ones go to waste. Roses are very satisfactory, quality and color being good. The local cut is heavy enough to supply all denaands. Kaiserin Augusta Victoria seems to be the leader in sales at $6 to $7 a hundred for select. No. 1 Bride and Bridesmaid wholesale at $5 ; seconds, $2 to $3. La France and Souvenir du President Carnot are off crop with the local grow- ers. Madame Abel Chatenay has shown itself to be an Al Summer rose this year, and only now,- after four months, is it compelled to take second place among roses. Select American Beauty, 36-inch stems, are selling at $20 to $25; 24 to 30-inch stems $15, and 12 to 15-inch stems at $5 to $6 per 100. Carnations, though still short-stemmed, are much used in funeral work ; they wholesale at 75c. to $1 per 100. A few long-stemmed ones are being shipped in at $2 per 100. Cosmos, pink and white, of fine qual- ity, is abundant at $1 per 100 sprays. Other flowers are to be had in quantity. I. B. WASHINGTON, D. C— Business in the stores has been very quiet, funeral work and an occasional wedding order being the principal business. Now that tlie weatlier is moderating and a prospect of the President's returning shortly, trade will undoubtedly revive. There are a few American Beauty coming in, also some very fine President Carnot and Kaiserin Augusta Victoria. George Fields is send- ing in some good samples of his new rose "Tom Fields," which pron^ises to be all that has been said in its favor. Carna- tions are coming in slowly, and mostly snort stems ; dahlias are plentiful, also asters ; this has been the best season we have bad for years for asters. M. C. BALTIMORE. — Business in tliis city is quite up to, if not ahead of last .\ear at this time. There is still a fair supply of outside Maman Cochet roses, with a cut of inside stock, mostly of good quality, com- ing in. The prospects for an ample crop of both carnations and roses were never better, the former, of good quality, are now coming to the Exchange. The Ex- change is expecting a heavy increase in the supply of both these staples this sea- son. Asters are not too plentiful and are getting smaller. The outlook for big business is bright, but little is heard of 'mums ; last season the first arrived at the Exchange on Sep- tember 16. Practically all the tuberoses have gone to the street men this year, the stores being unable to handle th<^ni- J. J. P. BOSTON. — The past week has seen a marked improvement in both quality and price all along the line. A week ago ex- cessive rains destroyed most of the out- door flowers, but a few days' warm weather have again brought many of them into line. American Beauty roses are greatly improved in quality, stems being much more rigid than previously this season. The best grades sell at $3 and $3.50 a dozen, while prices vary for others from $6 per 100 up. Roses in general are much better than they have been ; good stems are now to be had with many of the Bride and Bridesmaid. Carnations seem gradually to improve. Stems are yet short, however, and it will be some time before any first-class stock will be seen. Prices remain practically the same as a week ago. A.sters are plentiful enough for all demands, and they are still popular and much used. Gladioli seem to be more plentiful. Lil- ium speciosum has not been so abund- ant this season as formerly, but there seems to be enough of them for all sales. Cosmas are now quite plentiful, although they are not used in such quantities as formerly. Lily of the valley is good and continues firm in price. Dahlias are not much used in this market; although th*^ season is on. comparatively few are .seen in any of the stores. J W. D. BUFFALO, N. Y. — The weather has been very fine for the last week, favor- able for outdoor stock. Asters are still flooding the market, ranging in price from 50c. to $2 per hundred. R. E. Boettger has been sending in some of the finest asters the writer has had the pleas- ure of seeing. Gladiolus bring from $2 to $4 per hundred. Brides and Brides- maid are plentiful, but poor in quality, wholesaling at $2 to ?4 per hundred. W. J. Palmer & Son are receiving some fine Souvenir du President Carnot and Kai- serin Augusta Victoria roses ; also Har- risii lilies from their large range at Lan- caster. O. G. CHANGES IN BUSINESS. CUMBERLAND. MD.— F. X. ■ Millman, Jr., will open a flower store at 8 North Liberty street. KENNETT SQUARE. PA. — Howard Miles has closed out his business at Parkersville. CHEYENNE, WYO. — C. H. Garwood has moved his flower store to a room in Ihe Capital Avenue Theatre block. BANGOR, ME. — A. M Shaw, who has been engaged in the business with S. J. Stewart, has sold out to his partner. GCKMANTOVVN, PA.— B. Cliffe has .«old his florist business and property to Messrs. Gescliiek & Oellers, who will continue same. J.\SPER, FLA. — Owen Lee. of this place, is preparing to enter the nursery business here, and will make pecans and peaches a specialty. CORTLAND, N. Y. — Hike & Jones have succeeded Ryan & Hike, and will now operate the formerly known L. N. Hopkins greenhouse plant here. AITKEN. MINN. — A. Clarine, for- merly of Fairbault and Minneapolis, is building three greenhouses here, and will engage in the business. BINGHAMTON. N. Y.— A. Osier has removed to 45 Court street, corner of Washington. He will open a branch store at 14 8 Court street. CAMAGUEY. CUBA. — The Cuban- American Nursery Company has been incorporated under the laws of the State of Michigan; capital. $15,000. LANCASTER, N. Y. — The residence and greenhouses on Court street, formerly owned by Jos. Rebstock. of Buffalo, have been sold to T. A. Smith. The green- houses will be demolished. BLOOMFIELD, N. J. — J. J. Brozat, formerly of Newark, N. J., has removed to 49 Montgomery street, Bloomfleld, N. J., where he will grow cut flowers for the New York market. GORHAM. ME. — Nathaniel W. Hanna- ford has built a greenhouse here, and will engage in the florist's business, growing carnations. Next Spring he will erect a second greenhouse for violets. WINONA, MINN. — Fuhlbruegge Bros. have purchased the two large green- houses formerly owned and operated by the Winona Floral Company. They will operate the houses In connection with the purchasing firm's other establishment. WELLSVILLE, N. Y. — Yewdall & Boyce have dissolved partnership, Mr. A. E. Boyce retiring; Mr. Yewdall will con- tinue to run the place, assuming all debts and responsibilities of the late firm. Mr. Boyce expects to open a store in Wells- ville if a suitable place can be secured. HOLYOKE, MASS. — H. W. Field and G. H. Sinclair have leased the Howland greenhouses, and will operate the same under the firm name of Field & Sinclair. The firm has 40.000 feet of glass at Northampton, Mass., and over 20,000 feet at Holyoke. M. L. Graves, who has been associated for a number of years with the Northampton green- houses, will be manager. Robert Childs will be the grower. L^TOUR BOOKLET ALL APHIS 10 CENTS H.A.STOOTHOFFCO. lie West St., New York City FIRMS WHO ARE BUILDING SHEBOYGAN, WIS.— J. E. Matthew- son is erecting an additional liouse, 15x lull feet. ROCKFORD, ILL. — Leonard Lawaon Is erecting a greenhouse at Eleventh ave- nue and Ninth street. FAIRBORO, N. Y.— When the work on Chas. Treichler's houses is completed the plant will cover about twice the former growing space. COSHOCTON, O.— S. M. Hamilton is adding tliree new greenhouses, two of which will be 20x80 feet and the third 14x60 feet. Carnations will be the prin- cipal plants grown in this addition. ATHOL. MASS. — Sutherland, the florist, is adding to his already extensive business on South Main street. At pres- ent he is building two new greenhouses, one 100x25. and another 22x12 feet. The large one will be devoted to carnation.'^, and the smaller to palms. BOWLING. ST. LOUIS. — The great event o£ the season among the florists took place on Monday night. It was an occasion to do lionor to Messrs. Miller and Weber, who have returned from Europe safely, and the De Soto Florists' Bowling Club, who came up "to help do the honors." All . the prominent members of the Florists' Club were present. All six alleys were kept going until midnight by the sixty florists. Refn-slmients were served and the occasion will be one long remembered by those who participated. The features of the evening were the match games between the Dc Soto and St. Louis Florists' Bowling Clubs. The De Soto boys went down in defeat by 312 pins. Tlie fourth game was played to discover the champions. These were the scores made: DE SOTO. 1. 2. 3. 4. Total. Hibbert 139 104 122 141 606 Hinckey 1,>;3 110 IL'7 131 oil Blanchard 127 126 145 91 489 White 167 169 119 152 591 Husky 184 148 174 172 678 Total 754 657 687 687 2785 ST. LOUIS. Beneke 155 172 li;4 182 673 Beyer 15S 126 167 141 691 Gerbach 126 133 149 141 649 Weinhardt 171 196 157 139 662 Ellison 137 172 176 137 622 Total 747 797 813 740 3097 ST. PATRICK. WASHINGTON, D. C. — Wednesday evening, September 6, tlie Florists* Club team bowled the Washington Saenger- bund Club, with the following results : FLORISTS. Geo. Cooke 149 128 161 A. Simmonds 187 179 179 J. J. Barry 182 188 193 R. McLennan 167 142 129 R. McRlchmond 209 200 221 SAENGERBUND. I. RedeckPV 194 122 158 T. Allison 145 148 151 I-". Eckstein 188 135 168 G. Bunn 192 172 187 Geo. Crest 178 141 151 SAN JOSE, CAL.— Local florists have combined to send Angelo Quevedo, a graduate of Santa Clara College, to the City of Mexico, with the object of preparing a lield there for the intro- duction of a California floral establish- ment which will cater to European and American trade in that city. Should the enterprise prove a success a seed ranch will be started in Mexico and business conducted on an extensive scale and with local capital. Buffalo, N. Y. News Notes. Rieckerts, the Genesee street florists, are having two new houses built for the accommodation of their large stock of palms used for decor- ative purposes. They have decided to use kentias exclusively in their large contracts, finding that they give most satisfaction, both in keeping qualities and the amount of space they take up in the greenhouses. R. C. Brucker, superintendent of William F. Kasting's wholesale house, has returned from his vacation, which he spent on Grand Island. The opening of Oppenheim, Collins & Co.'s new store created a large demand for American Beauty roses, in which all the florists seemed to have their share. The Rebstock Company had the decoration. The opening of a new bank on the same day had a tendency io keep all on a hustle. W. R. Adams returned from Toronto Friday night, where he had been judg- ing cut flowers and designs at the fair held there. W. H. G. MOROCCO, IND. — Chas. Klehm, of .Arlington Heights, 111., has purchased ground nearby for the cultivation of pennies. New Incorporations. LAKE FOREST. ILL. — Horticultural Society of Lake Forest. Lake Forest : to give floral exliibitions ; incorporators, Emil Bollinger, George Koppenhoefer, George L. Blanchard. September 16, lOoO THe Plorists' Exchange 353 MY MARYLAND JESSICA (Pure White) (Red and White Variegated) Two Great Carnations for 1 906 $2.50 per doz.; $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000 Are you shrewd In business ? Yes ? Then write us Immediately concerning these two grand Carnations. THE E. G. HILL GO. THE H. WEBER & SONS GO. RICHMOND, IND. OAKLAND, MD. Mention The Florlste' Brchapge when wrltlpg. EXTRA FINE FIELD -GROWN CARNATIONS 1500 Prosperity »4 60 per lOO Others all sold, Satlslactlon guaranteed. BF RADD X, rn KEYSTONE NURSERIES . r. O/IKK at VM., LANCASTER, PA, Mention The Florlsta' Exchange when writing Tie Lefflls CODsemtones MARLBORO, MASS. W. L. LEWIS, Carnation Specialist Hen Mod tbe Florists' Itz^BDre whea writlB(. 5,000 Lawsons JOHN JOYCE $45.00 per 1000. COIIgdrSi Ni Yi Upntlnn The FtnrlBtn* Eirhanep wTipn wrltlne. J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO. JOHET, ILL. Carnations Our Specialty Mentlop th» nortif ttrehange whea writlim CARNATIONS Mrs. F. Joost, $30.00 per lOOO. A good pink seedling, $4(>.00 per lOOO FRANK MQtET, Florist, Patcbogue, N. Y. Mention The Florlsti' Eichange wheo writing. HELEN GODDARD The Coming Commercial Pink Carnation Booted cuttings, ready January 1, 1906. Price, $10.00 per 100; $76.00 per 1000. S. Ji GODDARD, Framln{hani, Mass. Mention The FlorlstB' Eichange when writing. FIELD-CROWN CARNATION STOCK SOLD OUT ROBT. C. PYE. Nyack, N. Y. Mcatloa the FloriaU' Bichange when writing. SULPHUR Per 10 lbs., 40r. ; per 100 lbs., $3.00 : per barrel (226 lbs.) $6.00. STU1IIIPP4 WALTER C0.,'"n¥w«%7.^' Uentlon Hie FlorlBts' Bzchange when writing. Carnations FIEl.D-GRO'^VKI Per 100 QUEEN LOUISE (large) .... $5 00 M. A. PATTEN (medium) ... 3 00 FLORIANA (small) 2 00 ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Mention The Fl<'rlsts' Exchange when writing, CARNATIONS Field-grown part med'm plants 100 Lawson, 100 Prosperity, 100 Mrs. Patten, 500 Q. Louise. 50 Fair Maid, 60 H. Fenn. 300 Harlowarden, and red 100 Dexter Pierce, 50 Estelle, 200 Challenger, ^.00 per 100, while they last. STANDARD GREENHOUSES, Norwood, R, I, kfentloD The IHortffts' Exchange when writing Field-Crown CARNATIONS MRS.T. W. LAW^ON ENCHANTRESS $5.00 per 100 ; $45.00 per 1000. CASH SCHNEIDER & NOE, Congers, N. Y. Uentlon the Flortata' Bxchaoge when writing. Fiem-iinwii CarDatloDS 8000 Prosperity. Per 100, $4.00 ; per 1000, $35.00. 4000 Enchantress. Per 100, $7.00; per 1000, $65.00. Strong, healthy plants. Cash with order. E. N. KRONINSER, Allentown, Pa. MenMnn th<» Flnplptp' RTcTmnse when wrltlnr. carnations F. DOJtNER £> »ONS CO. i LA rAYCTTC, IND. ITeatInn The Florlata* Exchange when writing. CARNATIONS Prosperity and Qaeen Louise, fine field- grown plants. $5.0'> per lOO: $40.0u per 1000. Red Spurt, for immediate planting from 2 in. pots. $6.00 per 100. Satisfaction Guaranteed. A. B. DAVIS & SON, Purcelivilie, Va. Mention The FlortatB' Esrhflnpe when writing. FieiHiown GainaiioDi! Absolutely clear of stem rot. 425 Fair Maid, 350 Prosperity, luO May Naylor. fine plants, M.OO; 1<'0 Enchantress. $4.60; 14'K) Joost, fine, $3.00; 150 Scott. Fair, $2 SI; Queen, Queen Louise, Lawson, Crane, rather small, t2,00. Casta with order. H. M. WOUNDY, New Canaan, Con. Mention The Florist^ Exchange when writing. The Beautiful Pink Carnation CANDACE Dissemination 1908. $2.0» per doz. , »12.00*per 100; tlOO.OOper 1000. Wonderfully Productive. Indianapolis Flower and Plant Co. and John Hartje, Indianapolis. Ind. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Fine plants, Joost. Qtieen Louise, Glacl'^r, a few Enchantress, at $40.00 por 1000; $4.60 per 100. Cash, please. CHAS. ZIMMER, West Colllngswood, N. J. Mpntlnn th** Flnrlnf Bichenge when writing 5000 FIELD CARNATIONS Fine. Flora Hill, Joost, I)orothy, <,meen Louise. Crocber. $-^.00 per 100: $46.00 per lOOO. Elbon, a fine red: and Boston Market, 6c. loOO Scott, 1000 LortUard. white. $30.00 per 1000; $3,50 per 100. Nice stock. See violet and fern advt. In this issne. Cash. BENJ. CONNELL, West Qrove, Pa. Mention The Florlsta' Excbaoge whea writing. Field-Grown CARNATIONS Good, healthy, clean stock. 100 lODO 1260 Joost $4.60 $40.00 li'O White Clond 4.60 400 Boston Market 6.00 126 ftov. Wolcott 6.00 VELIE BROTHERS (Successors to C. G. Velie & Son) Valley View Greenhouse. MARLBORO, N. Y. Mention the Florists' Bxcbanfe when wrltinj;. . W. T. omwiiKE A Sport from ENCHANTEESS, An Improved ENCHANTRESS, win be shown at all Fall Exhibitions. HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa. MeLtlon The Florists' Exchange when writing- KIElrD-GRO-WN CARNATIONS 500 KLORIANA lOO THE PRESIDENT $5.00 per lOO CHARLES H. TOTTY, Madison, N.J. Mention The Florlsta' Eichange when writing. Carnation Plants Queen, Boston Market, Fair Maid, $4. 00 per 100 ; $35.00 per 1000. Enchantress, J5,00 per 100. Rooted Cuttings oF CHRYSANTHEMUMS, $5.00 per 1000. COGLIDGE BROS., South Sudbury, Mass. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. St. Louis. The Week's News. W. Jordan will retire from the grow- ing business, having sold the houses and grround formerly owned by the Jordan Floral Co. Mr. Jordan says he will open a retail store near the old place as soon as a good opening can be found. At the wholesale houses, the first chrysanthemums were found at Kuehn's, also some extra fine Rich- mond roses. At Ellis' a fresh coat of paint and a fine stock of good roses and extra fine lily of the valley. At Aucjermuller's everything looks good; a tine lot of asters and roses and a new assortment of supplies. H. G. Beming is receiving dally choice cut stock of all kinds. All of the above concerns are looking for a busy Fall trade, whirh should open soon. Atter the big bowling night, last Monday, it was decided that the club would place a florists' team in the leaijue this Winter, and the best seven bowlers have been entered — A. T. Elli- son. J. J. Beneke, C. A. Kuehn, Carl Beyer, Robert Meinhardt, Theo. Miller and "Wm. Adels. The season will open September 25. and good results are ex- pected from this team. The flower show committee will hold weekly meetings from now on; the last was held at Meinhardt's place. The committee report everything favorable for a successful show in November. C. Young & Sons Co. are getting ready for their Fall bulb trade, of which they are the leaders in this city; their bulb display is very attractive. At the club meeting, this week, the crape pullers will get a hearing, which will not be much to their liking. ST. PATRICK. Timme's Timely Teacliings. Hydrangeas. Hydrangeas yet in the open field should now be lifted and potted. Some growers prefer tliis work to be done in Augu-st, and where the original type. Hydrangea liortonsis, is grown "-x- clu=ively, it certainly is tlie best time, because if left in the field much later Its branches are apt to grow lo an undesir- able length, the plants gaining in spread but losing in Hhaiitliness. Hydrangea otaksa furnislu-s no cau.se for the same objection to a lifting fully a munth latfr. To wait for a few light frosts to ac- celerate the ripening of the wood, as some are accustomed to do, is always a risk, and the housing of the plants should not be delayed too Itjng for that reason. Instead of being inatid to a few light frosts, which indeed would do no harm, but have the desired effect, we may run into a spell of hard freezing, which would nip the ends of the shoots and with these the future flowers. The soil most suitable for hydrangeas is a heavy loam, pieiitifully enriched with good old manure. The pots should be well drained and a size or two larger than those the plants would seem to re- quire. After being potted up. the plants could still stay outdoors t whpn writing. CARNATIONS FROM THE FIELD Vesper Norway The Queen Harlowarden Boston Market Joost Queen Louise William Scott Flora Hill Prosperity state quantity you can use of each variety, and we will quote prices. SCO Lawsons, extra flne plants, $8.00 per 100. The Leo Niessen Company, Philadelphia, Pa. 1217 Arch Street Mention the Florlaf Exchanice when writing. Field Grown Carnations SCOTT, $35.00 per 1000. QUEEN LOUISE, S40.00 per 1000. AOniRAL CERVERA, best paying yellow, $40.00 per 1000. Also flne stock of ARAUCARIAS $1.00 to $3.00 each. CASB H. C. STEINHOFF West Hoboken. N. J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when wrftlng. CARNATIONS strong, clean, healthy field-grown Carnation plants now ready, 100 lOOO Guardian Angel $1.00 $35.00 Horning: Glory 4.00 36.00 Mrs. Higlnbotliam t.OO 35 00 Enchantress 7.00 66.00 WIETOR BROS., 61 Wabash Ave., Chicago Mention TTie Florists' Rxphanee whPn wrltlnB. FIELD-GROWN Carnations Per 100 Per 1000 Queen se.no $60.00 Mill 4.50 40.00 Queen Louise 4.50 40.00 nornlne Glory 4.50 40.00 Harlowarden 5.00 45.00 THE PARKER GREENHOOSES NORWALK, OHIO MeotloD th« riorlsta* Bieb«Dc« when wrttlBf. September 16, 190B The Florists' Bxchange 355 CARNATIONS PROSPERITY, SCOTT Fine large plante, 10 to 12 flowering shoots, $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per lOOO. J. F. MARSDEN, Far Rockaway, L. I„ N. Y. FOR SALE Large, Bushy Plants I'ntteii $6.00 per 100 Enchantress 6.00 Queen Louise 5.00 " JooNt 6.00 " Also iOO HVDRAMGEAS, 3 to 6 leads, nicely shaped, bushy plants. 20c. to 25c. each. «00 PA.N I^EAK PAL.1II8 (Latanlas) 7 years old. Will sell cheap. Also about 5000 CARniAXIOPf SIJP- PORXd. Writo for prices. T.KRAFT, 135 Johnson Ave., Newark, N.J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS Flora Hill, Marquis, Mary Wood, Lillian Pond, F. Joost, $4.00 per 100. Very fine hardy Oriental Popples, from field, $4.00 per 100. Field-grown, hardy PHLOX, 10 extra fine named varieties, $5.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSLIS, 2in., S2.00 ; 21/ in., $2.50; 3 in., $4.00 per 100. DKAC/ENA INDIVISA,' 21.^ in., $2.50; 3 in., $4.00 per 100. THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, Ohio Mention The FlorlRta' BzcbaDEe wbeo wrlttog. fie:l,d-oro^vm CARNATIONS Fine Stuff Per 100 ENCHANTRESS 56.00 WOLCOTT 4.00 NELSON 4.00 JOOST 4.00 E8TELLE 5.00 J. B. HEISS The (xotic Nurseries 112 S. Main St., DAYTON, OHIO Mention the Florists' Exchange wben writing. The Model EXTENSION SUPPORT En Joreed by all the lead- ing camatloB growers as the b*>B* support on the marhet. Made with 2 or 3 circles. Write for prices and circu- lars. We havespeciallow prices to offer and can save you money on Galvanized Wire ROSE STAKES Write us for prices before orderingelsewhere. Prompt shipment guranteed. « IGOE BROS. f \ 226 North 9th Street Uentlon the Florists' BROOKLYN, NY. Bxcbaoce when wrltlas. nt first .seem but a small affair, often rapiflly augment in proportion and .serimi.sness. ihf trouble sometimes only ending vith the purchase of a new- boiler. Any weak points in the piplnp:. or tlio boiler, which were discovered last Winti'i- and thi-n c;insr-d .some anxit-ty. but later on ruptcd over or "healed up" and w^re finel.\' considered safe and all rifrht for another season's run, sho\ild now be asain thnro\ighly examined and a trial fire built, before hard firing^ be- comes necessary. Tt is yet time to stop le.'iks by overhauliug- a joint here or therp. or by replacing a split or cracked ]on.y:th of pipe with a sound one. This patching with rags. tin. ccnu^nt or even iron screw -bands is all right as a temporary makeshift in the dead of "U'lnter, but any repairing done now should be thoroughgoing and lasting. All such work, if not yet seen to, should not be delayed an>' longer. Unseasonable Firing. Firing on cold and cloudy days in April and May, or in September and October, may seem an unseasonable pro- ceeding, but it is by no means so. A lit- tle fire heat on such days does more toward the keeping of tender stock in good health and vigorous trim than is generally believed. Firing with the ventilators wide open may seem a sense- less waste — and sometimes, no doubt, it is — -but more often it is a wise thing to do when the welfare of valuable stock is at strike. Tt is a means to drive out a stagnant, clammy, germ-laden atmos- phere, and to invite the circulation of fresh, life-giving currents. Then, too, a sudden untimely great drop in the temperature can only be avoided by fir- ing. It is not only the tropical stock in the hothouse which suffers, but the greater harm is done to plants of a hardy nature, that have made a soft, rapid growth during the hot days of Summer, especially the hard driven cut- flower stock, and the young plants of fast growing species. Transplanting Large Specimens. "When very large plants must be transplanted the work is usually put off until September, this being consid- ered the best lime for all such opera- tions. T^ater than this a transplanting of large-sized palms should not be at- tempted, unless there is urgent need. Very large specimen palms may remain undisturbed in their tubs, or boxes, for a number of years: in fact, until the boxes give out. However, one should not wait until the roots, assisted by the decay of the wood, have fairly con- sumed the tubs, or boxes, and eaten their way through the crumbling wood, leaving nothing but a thin outer shell, held together by the thickly matted, hungry roots of the plant. Many a pub- lic or private conservatory, more than one florist's showhouse, holds plants in thoroughly decayed boxes, albeit a coat of paint covers their outer nothingness. Palms, after they have once attained great size, do not seem, in their impos- ing magnificence, to mind a little thing like that, and keep right on growing. As long as they need not be handled or moved about, all is well, but when a plant finally gets cramped for head room and a change of position, perhaps a radical rearrangement all around be- comes necessary, the trouble begins. In- such a case it is always best to move the plant first and transplant it after- ward. By tilting it to one side it is possible to place it on plants, and if it is too heavy to be carried by a number of men, it is conveyed to its new place on rollers after the road has been cleared. Bv making use of properly- rigged tackle, the plant is raised, the new tub placed under it. the plant let down into it. worked about until it is exactly in the center, straight up and down, "and .iust right as to the depth in the box. and now the new soil is rammed into the remaining space all around, after which a thorough soaking will complete the job. If a plant is too heavy for a tackle rigging, or too much loosened at the roots in moving to allow of its being raised, a strongly made new box bottom, previously got ready, is worked in under it or the plant on to it and a new box is built around the plant, filling up with soil as the work proceeds. When one considers that these old palms are bristling with sharply pointed spines are hard as steel, it will be easily tmrterstood that such work is, stirring exercise, but there are other kinds of plants far worse to transplant than palms: for instance. Pandanus utilis. and worst of all, very large specimens of Agave americana. When, on a well appointed commercial place, plants be- come too large and heavy to he handled bv one or perhaps two men. too un- yieldy to be of any use for decorative work where they might be made to earn their living, it is time that they shfuld be disposed of. either for ready cash or as commodities of exchange. Anv well cho.^en marketable stock in their place would be preferable, even if somewhat less ornamental. F. W. TIMME. FIKLD-GR.OWN CARNATION PLANTS Per 100 Qoethe, nice plants, $35.00 per 1000, $4 00 Prosperity, nice plants 6 00 Yellow Cervera, strong plants . . 4 00 250 Lords, extra strong plants . . 4 00 Casli with order. Address all orders to aOWEHLil!lifl|IZ,i:.'t'N'."?: IfentJoD the riorUts* BzchaDf* wbeo writlog- Field-Grown Carnations Per 100 Hill $*.00 MornlDK Glory., 4.00 Joost 3.60 America 3.60 Per 100 EDcbantreSR $6.00 ^ueen Loolse ... 6.00 Uarluwardeil, ... 6.10 Wolcott S.OO Boston Market.. 3.00 Good growing white, name unknown, W. CO per 100 A. A. GANNETT, Geneva, N. Y. Uentlon the Florlsta' Bichange when writing \f*>nMon The Flnrlntn' Wxehange wbpn writing. CARNATIONS &!,!>W'n Per 100 Per lOOO 1000 Flamingo $8.00 $76.00 600 Mrs. I'atten 8.00 76.00 600 Nelson Fisher 8.00 76.00 1000 Mrs. Nelson 6.00 66.00 600 Prosperity 8.00 66.00 600 K«telle 7.00 66.C0 aOO Hnst.in Market 6.00 luOO Wlittf, < loud 6 00 66. to RIl^F PI tMT^ ^"0 3 <•>' Brtde.at$4.00 perioo; nUOLFLHIIIO UO 2>i in. 0»t«, 125 2!^ in. Ivory. St $3.00 per IOO. Ft:KN.<«. BoBion, 3 in., $e.00 : i In., $12.00; Plersonl 3 in., $10.00. Cash, or C. O. D. W, J. & M. S. VESEY, Pert Wayne, Ind. Carnations Strong, field-grown plants, free from stem rot and disease SCOTT DAVBRBAK and a white seedling tried for five years $4 per 100; $35 per 1000 THE WEIMAR CD. MOUNT VERNON. N. Y. CARNATIONS f^IEI.D-GRO'W?! Plants, StronK, Clean and '^ Healtby. Ready for Immediate Delivery i'erlOO Per 1000 MRS. THOS. W. l,A-WSON ?6 00 $50 00 inns. E. A. NELSON 5 00 40 00 ItlORNING GLORY 5 00 40 00 UVARDIAN ANGEL 5 00 40 00 CRUSADER 5 00 40 00 FLORA HILL 5 00 40 00 QUEEN LOUISE 5 00 40 00 ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, SVa inch 5 00 45 00 ASPARAGUS PLUJMOSUS, 31/2 inch 5 00 45 00 All plants sold under the express condition that If not satisfactory when received they are to be immediately returned, when money will be refunded. PETER REINBERC, 61 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. 100,000 a CARNATIONS FINE HEALTHY PLANTS CRISIS New Commercial Scarlet. Grown In rows three feet apart. $2.00 per doz. ; $15.00 per 100. FLAMINQO, $10.00 per 100. nRS. NELSON, THE QUEEN, PROSPERITY, $6.00 per 100. QUEEN LOUISE PALnER PORTIA HARRY FENN LORNA WHITE CLOUD ELDORADO $5.00 per 100. J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Mention The Florists* Exchange wLen writing. 356 The Plorists' Exchange CLASSIFIED MDVERTISEMENtS Caih with Order The eolumne under thla headInK are re served for advertisements of Stock (or Sale. Stock Wanted, Help Wanted. Situ- ations Wanted or other Wants; also of Greenhouses. Land. Second-Hand Mate- rials, etc. For Sale or RenL STOCIKFVRSALE_ KOSES — 1,000 American Beauty, ^Mi inches; nice stiicliy plants : $30 i.er 1,000. C. & G. L. I'ennock, Lansdowne. Pa. \LBVNV N. T., L. MENAND,— Carnations, line plants, $0 per 100 cash. Queen Louise, White Cloud, Lorna, Glacier. G, H. Crane, i'lMKSON Ferns from 2 1-2 in, pots, 50 cents per .l"Z.; *3.50 per 100. riowi-iing begonias, 2 ill., $1.50 per 1011. H, Alien, Berlin, N. \. SVVISET Peas, Zvolonek, true 'Xmas Pink. 2 1-2 in. pots. 4 to 6 plants in pot, J3 per 100, Cash or CO D. A, Keiyea & Son, Poughkeepsie. N. T. :• MIGNONETTE, True Machet and lied Golitba, fine cool grown stock, from 2V4 in. pots $-.50 per 100, Cash or C, 0. D. A Relyea & Son, Poughkeepsie, N, Y, ^_„_— PRIMULA obcjniea grandiflora Frlmbriata. flue outside grown stock, from 2 1-2 in, pots, »2,50 per 100. Cash or C. O. D. A. Relyea & Son, l'ou::bkecpsie. N, Y, CARNATION plants; 12,000 strong field grown Wolcott, Pond Joost, Prosperity, New Day- break. $35.00 per 1,000; $4 per 100. Terms cash. ■M. J. Schaaf, Dansville, N, Y. C\I!N.iTI()NS.— i'air Maid. Enchantress, Queen; also others; violets. Prince of Wales, Camp- bell; Vlnca Var; all field grown; all $5 per 100. W, G. Kroeber. 355 North St,. New Bedford, Mass, KIELD-GROWN FLOKIAN A— 2,000 strong bushy plants at $10 per thousand. This variety averaged five blooms to the plant from Decem- ber 15 to January 15. last Winter, E. H. Pye. Xyack. N, Y. CARNATIONS, medium sized plants. Queen Louise Lawson, ChalieDger. Joost. Flora Hill. Queen, $5.00 per 100. Hydrangeas, pink, and Thomas Hogg, 4 to S branches, $10 per 100, Field-grown, larger plants, 15 to 25 cents each, John Schater, Ballston Spa. N, Y, FERNS. Barrowsii, Scotti. in pots or out of bench; Boston terns, out of bench, $16. $20. $25 per 100; asparagus, sprengeri and plumosus. in 2%-inch pots, $2,50 and $3.00 per 100; cash with order, please, Mrs. P, F, Conley, Princeton Ave, and Updike St,, Providence. R, I. CATALPA SPECIOSA. Sliver Maple, Red Bud, American Sweet Chestnut, Black Walnuts, Ozier Dogwood, American Persimmon, American Elm, Tulip, Poplar. Sweet Gum. Russian Mul- berry. Buckeye. Oaks. Sycamore. California Privet. Wistarias, Ampelopsis, Yucca Filamen- tosa, Althea Rosea. River Birch, and many other seedlings; also Tree and Shrub Seeds, Send for trade list. Forest Nursery & Seed Co,, MeMinnville, Tenn, _jrOJEXCHANGE_^ I WANT tu excbni.Ke 300 to 500 Fair Maid, fine strong pliints. for same mimbsr of Joost carna- (ioa plants; want only strong, healthy plants. Charlos BInck. Hijjhtstown. N. J. ^STOCKJ^iANTEp WANTEIi — At once, catalogues of plants and ilorist supplies: also prices on field-grown rarnatioiis. L. G. Barbler. Dunkirk, Ind. MUSHROOMS wanted. Also cut flowers, pot plants, and herbaceous stock, shrubs, trees, etc.. and a nice seed cabinet for new retail store. Quote prices and description. Reliable Seed & Floral Co., 411 Spruce St., Scranton. Pa. SITUATIONS __^_J^fAinED___ SITUATION wanted. Single. Al grower, roses, carnations, violets. Address Florist. 147 Bleecker street. New York, VorXO lady wishes position; seven years' city i-\perieiire; {food designer. Boston or snr- i-iiuiidiug cities preferred. Address K. A., care Florists' Exchange. SITUATION wanted on private or commercial place by experienced greenhouse man; age 28; single; good references. Address K. B.. care Flfirists' Exchange. SITUATION wanted as florist or in the seed line; competent workman, with good kni^iwl- cdge of English; in New York preferred. Applv A. C. 2107 Third Av.. New York. WANTED — Situation as rose grower, American Beauty. Bride and Bi'ldesmald; 20 years' ex- perience; good references. Married man. Ad- dress H. D.. care Florists' Exchange. SITUATION wanted as working foreman by Al rose growe>r: 24 years' experience on lending places ; references the best ; wa ges reasonable. AdiircHs K. C. care Florists' Exchange. WANTED — Position as greenhouse assistant; have two years, six months' experience; can furnish reference. Please stafe wages when writing. Address Box 67. Perrysville, Ohio. SITITATION wjinted as working foreman; high- est experience in cut flower and general stock; industrious, and not afraid of work ; single; ^ond w.Tges anticipated. Address A.. Florist, npnornl Delivery, Rochester. N, Y. SITUATION wanted by American, 35 years old. married man. either as foreman or section man ; good grower of roses, carnations, etc. ; Sdber. capable, hard worker, and well recom- mended. Address J. C, care Florists' Exchange. A Y'OUNG married man. thoroughly experienced in growing roses, chrysanthemums, carnations fa specialty), and general stock, wishes position; competent to take fall charge; can furnish Al references. Address K. D.. care Florists' Ex- rhange. FIRST-CLASS grower, expert seedsman and deco-rator, seeks appointment October 1. as head gardener or any responsible position. Sober, honest and reliable. Life experience; twent.v years; married; good references. J. Wit- ney. Garrison. N. Y. SITUATION WANTED BY Al GROWER OF ROSES AND CARNATIONS; TEN YEARS' EXPERIENCE IN FIRST-CLASS COMMERCIAL PLACE; REFERENCES 'FROM LAST EMPLOY- ERS. GIVE PARTICULARS IN FIRST LET- TER TO J. n., CARE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE. HELP WANTED WANTED — At once, carnation grower; state wages, experience and references. Address A. Stoeckle. 10 Stone St., Watertown, N. Y. WANTED — At once, a man to do general green- bouse work and drive horse. Apply to A Begerow, 946 Broad St.. Newa.rk. N. J. SECTION man on roses and carnations; good wages and permanent place for a quick, live man. Bring references. G. T. Snedeker. Spar- kill, N. Y. WANTED. AT ONCE. A GOOD MAN FOR VIO- LETS AND GENERAL STOCK. ADDRESS. WITH REFERENCES. A. -T. SMITH, CENTRAL NTTRSERY CO.. KALAMAZOO. MICH. WANTED — At once, young man with a couple of years' experience in carnation growing; also general plants; state wages expected with board; referent^es. C. W. Espy & Son. Brookville. Fa. WANTED — December 1. a first-class seedsman to take chartre of our retail mall order depart- ijiiMit; send references and state salary expected. Texas Seed and Floral Co.. Dallas. Texas. WANTED — A working foreman, strictly sober; a good carnation and chrysanthemum grower; also general stock. Must have pood references. Address A. N. Towell, West 200th St. and Fort Washington Av., New York. WANTED — Married man. small family, to assist growing pot plants for the trade; must be s..bcr, iiuick potter, and willing worker; wages $35.00, bouse and coal. Give references. Wm. S. Her/.og. Morris Plains, N. J. WANTED — A good, all around florist, for roses. carnations, violets, Easter and bedding stock; must have good experience; wages $40 per mouth and board to start; good references required. Address K. F.. care Florists' Exchange. W.4NTED~A successful rose propagator as as- sistant; first-class references required; young married man preferred; good chance for ad- vancement for right man who Is not afralil to work. Chase Rose Co.. Riverside, Cal. WANTED — A competent and experienced as- sistant in the houses on a private place. Write full particulars, stating age. nationality, what experience in and wages required, to John Hodgson, 325 Spring St., Newport. R. I. WANTED — By October 1. young man with some experience in general greenhouse work; com- mercial place Eastern New York; state age, ex- [I'rience. reference and wages peiT month with hoard, .\ddress K. J., care Florists' Exchange. WANTED — In florist store, maker-up aud sales- man, to take charge; must have experience in decorating. Single man preferred. Position per- manent to right party. References requii-ed. State wages expected. J. W. Howard, 330 Broadway. SomiTville. Mass. WANTED— -A No. 1 man for a retail cut flower store; must have considerable experience as salesman, designer, and decorator; must be strictly sober and neat in appearance; send recommendations of last two employers. Ad- dress K. G.. care Florists' Exchange.' WANTED — Pot plant grower and propogator, with some experience in palms and ferns; send references, state experience and full par- ticuliirs in fli-st Iclter; also mention salary ex- pected. Position permanent to right party. Newton Floral Co.. Norfolk. Virginia. WANTED— Packing foreman ; experienced man, sober and industrious, as foreman in retail nursery packing department, capable of handling men; steady employment with advancement for right man. State the extent of your experience, qualifications, age, and salary desired. Refer- ences required. Thomas Meehan & Sons. Inc. Retail Department. Germantown. Philadelphia. Pa. WANTED — A competent gardener to take charge of ouif propagating department, having about 5.000 stjuare feet of glass, and our lath hoaae occupying 50.000 square feet. Must be a jfood propagator and have a general knowledge of or- namental trees and shrubs. A good opportunity for an enecgetlc man who wishes to advance and who Is not afraid of work. Address Fan- cher Creek Nurseries. Inc.. Frenno. Cal. RELIABLE. ENERGETIC SINCLE PARTY WANTS POSITION WITH AVHOLESALE SEED HOT SE f»N P.ACIKIC COAST; NORTH- WESTERN TERRITORY PREFERRED LAST n TEARS IN TRUCK AND FARM SEED AND IMPLEMENT DEPARTMENT WITH OLD ES- TABLISHED FIRM ON ATLANTIC COAST. ADDRESS K. E.. CARE FLORISTS' EX- CHANGE. BUSINESS ^PPORTUNITI^ FOR RENT— Two acres. 8.000 ft. greenhouse, 22nd Ward, Philadelphia; rent reasonable. John J. Crout, 1420 Chestnut St. FOR SALE or to lease, greenhouses of about 25.000 feet of glass; hot-water beating; good house and barn; two acres of good land, In fine location, near trolley. Address G. II., care Florists' Exchange. TO LEASFr -Greenhouse, 4,000 feet glass, heated by two sectional boilers; seven-room dwelling; baru; wagons; farm took land; five miles from city of SC.OOO population; 50 miles from New York. Address J. J., caje FlQrlst8'_ Exchange. FOR SALE or rent, greenhouse establishment of the late William A. Bock; best location on Massachusetts Ave., doing good wholesale and retail business. Full particulars on application to James Paterson, Admr., 2394 Massachusetts Ave., North Cambridge, Mass. FOR RENT or sale, at Highland. N. Y.. three greenhousis. each 24 x 200 feet, propagating house. 100 feet, planted with Bride. Brides- maiil and American Beauty; ready for Winter; present tenant too ill to attend to It. Joseph Wood. Spring Valley. N. Y. FOR S.\LE — Florist property. 10 minutes from Nii-wark. near station, and 45 minutes from New York; seven 'greenhouses. 100 feet deep and 1,500 feet of glass; good show room and liv- ing rooms; corner plot, acre, more or less. Ad- dress R. F. Brown, 68 Mt. Prospect Av., New- ark. N. J. RANGE of greenhouses, about 10,000 sq. ft. glass, heatod with hot wafer, and dwelling at- tached; twenty minutes from New York; for sale, or to rent for a term of years; good es- tablished tiade; owner retiring from business. Address William H. Lutton. Agt.. West Side -^ve. Sljition, Jersey City, N. J. FOR SALE — Six greenhouses, with land, etc, : horses and wagons; all kinds machinery; good stock ; fine location ; wholesale and retail, and landscaping; an old established business ; the finest opportunity for a good and right party; will sell now for $5,000 cash; later for $7,0Uii ca-»h. For particulars apply K. Y , ciro tl rists' Exoliaiige. ; FOR SALE— Established florist place, 20 miles from Philadnlphia; five minutes to station; trolley passes; corner lot, nearly seven acres; frame house, barn, other outbuildings; three greenhouses; all in good repair; fully stocked and complete for good party to go right ahead; i;ooil opciiinu also for nurseryman, landscape or .ioM.iim i,-;irdener. Address Florist, Halticld. Pa. i;k[:i:\ik>i-se property for sale — within three miles of Lawrence. Mass.; 1,500 roses, mostly American Beauty; 4,500 carnations. Lawson, White Lawson. Fair Maid. Enchantress, Boston Market, etc., all In thriving condition: seventeen acres land; one seven-room story and a half cottage; one two-story house with all modern improvements; barn, wagon shed; one good horse, three wagons, one double runner sled, one horse dump-cart, two new harnesses; cars pass every half -hour; reason for selling, old age: incpuries promptly answered; would sell houses separately If desired. Nathaniel Baker, -•^7 Mcrrimac St., Methncn. Mass. TO LEASI'^ — For 5 or 10 years, about 18 or 20 thousand feet of glass, heated with hot water; also one steam boiler, large boiler system can lie run steam or hot water. Over 50,000 rosea cut from one house 110 feet long. 31 feet wide last year: over 7.000 'mums In No. 1 shape planted this year; also 3.000 or 4,000 carna- tions planted and houses all full of good stock. Will buy all the carnations, roses and 'mums for the next five years at a price agreed on. as I can use them in my store. Must have $2,000 far use iit the stock and $100 rent each month; or will sell property and bouses and buy all stock men- tioned. In New York State, in a city of over 40.000 population and not many greenhouses. Do iKt write unless you have cash or fine security and mean business. Reason for selling, sickness .Mill loo much to altend In. K. H.. care Flori ts' Exehange. MISCELLANEOUS SECOND HAND bolIerB; several Lord A Born- ham new style boilers, almost new; also Hltcblngs & Weathered; complete In every way !ind tested before leaving shop. Wm. H. Lattou, West Side Avenue Depot, Jersey City, N. J. FOR SALE, between 150 and 200 ft. 4 in. cast iron pipe, at 10 cents per foot. Valves, elbows and tees at one-half price; also 300 No. 1 Bride and Bridesmaid Roses at $3 per 100; or will ex- change for other stock. Th. F. Van der Meulen, Dunkirk, N. Y. THREE GREENHOUSES for sale, 20x83 ft., healed with steam, 1 1-2 in. pipe. Also a two- story potting shed. 20x60 ft., to he removed In forty days. Situated opposite New Hyde Park. L. I. R. R. station. Price .$250. For further In- formation address V. B. Reich. 1429 Metropoli- tiin ave.. Brooklyn. N. Y. ( Florist's Ice Box For Sale CIZE, 8 ft. high, 6 ft. long, 2 ft 6 in. deep. Heavy ^ beveled-giass mirror in front. Ends glas.s and with sliding doors In front, all made with Inside glass with air space between. Painted white enamel and brass trimmed throughout. Box built strictly flrst-clasa In every respect. Used only one season. Price, |90. EDW. J. TAYLOR, Southport, Conn. Menllon The Florists' Exchange when writing. FOR SALE Greenhouse Matrrial milled from Gulf Cypress, to any detail furnished, or our own patterns as desired, cut and spliced ready for erection. Estimates for com- plete constructions furnished. V. E. REICH, Brooklyn, N. Y. 1429-1437 Metropolitan Ave. Mention The Florists' Kxchanee when writing. FOR SALE nil upc Rider - Erlceson. Second - hand, from rumro $40.00 up; all repairs; other makes; new : cheap. nnil PQC 1 second-band No. 36 Florida 6team DUILCnO Boiler. Kood condition, will heat 1. 000 square feet of glass for $35.00. 3 Blcbmond cast Iron sectional boilera. Al condition, will heat 2.000 square feet of glass each, at S46.00 each; 1 No. 17 HitchinES in flrat-class condition. $76.00. pipe Oood serviceable second - band, with rirt Threads; 2-ln., 7 cts.; l?^-ln., 594 cts.; IM-in., 3^ cts.: 1-ln., 3 cts.; 2}4 in.,10cts.; 3 in.. Ucts.: 41n..l9ct8.; 4 in. cast iron. ]2ct8. New 2-in. Standard, full leng1;hs, with couplings, SH cts. ft. Old and new ftttinuB and valves. STOCKS and DIES §ri?hrX'>^tn.',«"ta ■ Mc. pipe, tS.OO. No. 2 Threads. IM-in.. liiln. 2-tn. pipe. $4.00. Pipe PUTTER? New Saunders Pattern. No. 1 rirC bUIICno cnta >«ln.-l-ln. pipe, $1.00. No. 2 cnts l-ln.-2-in. pipe, $1.30. STILLSON WRENCHES l7i.in''-'^^.'^l!,f. 24-ln. (trips M-ln.-2« In. pipe. $2.40; 38-ln., grips «-ln.-3>«ln.pipe. »4.75. ■ n y PIPE VISES IZiAm^"^'^'^'""''-'^-' GARDEN HOSE ^^^s^ul^e^^i^'^^TnTA not guaranteed, 4M cts. per ft. HOT-BED SASH £*"/ 05'P"8B.3-ft.ieft..from 7 .,.?*'' 'lots, up; glazed, complete, from fl.BO up. Second-hand as good as new complete, at $1.25 and $1,00 each. RADIATORS steam, as good as new. all sizes. nHUINIUnO about 3 ft. high, at 15 cts. per column. GLASS New American, 50 sq. ft. to the box. 10x12 and 12x12. Single, at „ ,, *l.™ per box; 12x12 and 10x16 B. Double, at $2.6»; 12x14. 12x16. 12x20. 14x14 B Dou- ble, at $2.35; ISxls. 18x18, 14x20 B, Double at $3.10; 16x24 B. Double, at $3.30. 10x12 Old single, at $1.60. aetonr prices on New Gulf Cypress Bolld- inB Material, Ventilatlne Apparatog, Oil Whlt« Lead, Putty, Paint, Points, etc. ' M ETROPOLITAN ATERIAL. CO. 1398-1408 Metropolitan Avenue, BROOKLYN, N.Y. V.itt1oii Tb« IlorUtB' ■xcbanre when writing. FOR HOi WATER AND STEAM Boilers that respond quickly and are un- equaled for their efficiency, sympliclly of construction andeconomy of fuel. Greenhouse Pipe and Fittings Genuine Wrought Iron Pipe (not steel) 3 in. lof cts. per foot. Horticultural Building of Every V>f- scriptioii, JOHN A. SCOLLAY J 72-74 Myrtle Ave., Borcughof Brooklyn NEW YORK CITY tr. CI. SCOLLAY. Mgr Established 418 Years. Mention the riorleta' Bichang. when writing. September 16, 19U6 The Piorists' Exchange 357 . STDiBT ILLEN CO. Commission Mercliants in Cut Flowers ORCHIDS AT ALL SEASONS 53 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 356 SIa Btandanl var.J [ novbltiss Lilies Lily or the Valley Mignonette, ordinary fancy Pansibs, per dozen bunches.... Smilax Stocks, per bunch Sweet Peas, per doz. bunches .50 to 1 00 to 1 00 to 1 00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to to to 6.011 to 1.00 to to to .. to 8.00 to .03 to to .75 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 2.00 2.00 2.00 8.00 3.00 10.00 .06 WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesale Florist Telcbhone, 903 diso Madison Square 39 WEST 28TH ST., NEW YORK ALL VARIETIES OF CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON TOP GRADE FOR SHIPPING American Beauty, Bridesmaid, Bride, Liberty, Meteor, Lily of the Valley, Carnations JOHN I. RAYNOR, 49 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tele|>hone, 1998 Madison Square Telephone Call* 736 Madison Square UeotlOD tbe FlorlBtfl' Bxchang" when wrldng. Edw. C. Horan 55 West 28th St., INEW YORK TELEPHONE, 1462-1463 HADISON SQUARE CUT FLOWERS AT WHOUESAUE Cleveland. News of the Week. The market hoie keeps steadily ris- ing, the cooler weather and better stock and a slight resumption of social fes- tivities being responsible to a itiarked extent. Gasser Company are showing some splendid stock of Golden Gate rose, which variety is becoming more pop- ular each season, Mme. Abel Chat- enay and La Detroit. Isaac Kennedy, of West Park, was kicked by a horse recently and was thought to be in a serious condition, but he is mending rapidly and will soon be all right again. Mr. Kennedy will assume the management of Lyman's Essex Greenhouses, at Coe Ridge, and will continue his own houses. Henry Lovell, 35 Elton street, has purchased a lot and has erected a large greenhouse, 20x100; more are to fol- low. Horace Welty has opened a store where the defunct Cleveland Land- scape Company held forth. William Brinker has a large stock of imported French and Dutch bulbs already unpacked, and reports stock In fine shape and quality. Bulbs are very late in arriving this season. Roman Hyacinths and Paper White narcissus should have been here the 1st of August. Callas ought to be started, and freesias are just coming in. Dutch bulbs are already here. O. G. Indianapolis. News Items. A meeting of the following florists has been called to complete the premium list and make final ar- rangements for this year's fiower show: E. G. Hill, M. S. Vesey, Fred Dorner, Jr.; J. A. E. Haugh, John Hartje. Henry Rieman, Herman Junge and John Bertermann. The meeting is to be held Thursday, September 14, at the Commercial Club rooms. Every effort is to be made this year to have the best stock at the Indianapolis show this November. John Heidenreich, though beaten in his aspiration for Councilman, has sev- eral houses of chrysanthemum plants which cannot be surpassed by any one. Eaur & Smith are beginning to cut salable carnations, with stems eight to ten inches in length. The New York store has opened its flower department for the season. Alvin Schrieber, of Bertermann Bros. Co., has been visiting the "Gas Belt" florists this week. Carl Sonnenschmidt is making pre- parations to move to Cumberland, where the Smith & Young Company's new range of houses is located. I. B. KANSAS CITY, MO.— The Kansas City Florists Bowling Club, including thirty-six members, is preparing for an active season. Preparations are mak- ing for the contests scheduled with the visiting bowlers who will come here to attend the flower show this Fall. Some handsome prizes are offered the con- testants. Mr. Kellogg having presented the club with a $50 silver cup to be bowled for. JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist 53 ■WEST SOth STREET NE\r YOR.K Copeignments Solicited. Telephone, 280 Madison Sq. All Choice Gut Flowers in Season ALFRED H. LANGJAHR 55 West 28th St., New York Xelephoue 3924 Madison Square. BSTABLISHED 1881 BUT FROM SHIP TO TKT ME A.LYOUNG&GO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 54 West 28th Street, New York Receivers and Shippers of CUT FL.O^VE:R5. OoDslgnments solicited. Prompt settlementa Meotlon The Florlaki' Szchaoge when writing. 358 The Plorists' Exchange Wm. J. BAKER Wholesale Florist 1432 S.Penn Square, PHILADELPHIA.PA. Seasonable Cut Flowers Fine Quality Both 'phonea. Mention the Flortats' Brchanga when writlm. DUMONT & CO, Wholesale Florists CBrnatioaa a iSpecialtj' No. 1305 Filbert St.. Philadelphia Bell and Keystone 'Phones. Mention the FlorlBf Hxch«ng« when writing. EDWARD REID Wholesale Florist 1526 Ranstead Street. PHILADELPHIA Bet. Market and Chestnut Streets ClioIceBt Stock Always on ^and Telephone l*4t2-26-A. Mentloa the Flurlgf HichanKe when writing. E.O.HILLCO. Wholesale Florists RICHMOND, IIND. UeatloD The norleta' B3ichange when writing. A DAILY CUT FROM 40 GROWERS We can and will fill your Out Flower wants to advantage. Shipping orders our Specialty Write, telephone or telegraph. Long: Distance Phone, 1129 Main. Headquarters for HARDY FERNS and WILD SMILAX Most Complete Line of FLORISTS* SUPPLIES in the West CATALOGUB FKEE. E. F. WINTERSON CO., Established 1894 45.47.49 WabasH Ave., CHICAGO llentloD the riorlBta' Eicbange when writing. ^^ J.B.DEAMUD SnoooMor to IlllnoU Oat Flower Oo. Wholesale Cut Flowers Consignments Solicited. SI and 53 Wabash Avenae, CHICAGO yt-orloa tby rior1»t«' JCxcbapgy wbep wrttlog. GEO. REINBtRG orotr'ffCuiFiowers CHOICE AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES We will take care ot your orders at reasonable prices. Prompt attention. 51 Wabash'Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the FlorldtB' Bicbangfr wben writing. H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist 1402 Pine Street. ST. LOUIS. MO. Wired Toothpicks xo*ooo, •i.soi 50*000, •ft.as Majtcfaotttbed bt W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Samples free. For sale hj dealers. MpntioD the FlortBti' Bifbangf wbpn writing. Wholesale Commission Florists FLOWER GROWERS' MARKET 58-60 Wabash Ave., CHICACO All Cut Flowers at Ruling Market Prices Mention the P'loriBti' Exctaoge wbep writing. CHA$.W. MCHELLAR Orchids FANCY VALLEY, ROSES, CARNATIONS, and all CUT FLOWERS and OREBNS 5 1 Wabash Ave., Chicago llentloD the riortats' Bxchangs when wrttfg. ' Mention The riorlatg* ExcBapge when wrltlog. Wholesale Prices of Cut Flow^ers-Per 100 Baltimore Sept. 12, 1905 Boston Sept. 12. 1906 Bnlfalo Sept. 13, 1905 Cblcaco Sept. 12, 1906 Namei and Varieties Cincinnati Sept. 10, 1906 nllwaukee Pbll'delpbla Sept. 11, 1906 Pittsburg Sept. 12, 1905 bt. Louis Sept. 11. 1906 to 16.00 to 25.U0 10.00 to 16.00 1.00 to 10.00 2.00 to 4.00 to 20.00 to 26.00 12.00 to 20.UU 6.00 to 12.00 3.00 to 6.00 6.00 to 6.00 4.U0 to 6.00 3.00 to 4.00 9.00 to 3.U0 2.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 7.00 3.00 to 7.00 to 24.00 to 82.00 18. UO to ^^..^L 12.00 to 16.00 4.00 to 8.00 2.00 to 6.00 4.00 to 5.00 2.00 to 3.00 1.00 to 2.00 2.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 10.00 i.OO to 8.00 2.00 to 6.00 9.00 to 5.00 .... to A. BEiDTY, fa " eit , ■' No Cul ^ Brlde,_|Mal M ee Oolden Ga K. A. Vlct( to ... , to to to to to tl to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to ...... to to .... to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to 90.00 to 15.00 to 10.00 to 9.00 to to 6.00 to 4.00 to 1.00 to 2.00 to 2,00 to 9.00 to to to to to l.OO to 1.00 to to to to ... to to to to .76 to 26.00 to 26.00 to to to 1.60 to to 2.00 to to «o to to 10.00 to to to to to to to to 25.00 20.00 12.6U 6.00 20.00 to 96.00 12 60 to 16.00 G.OO to 10.00 2.00 to 4.00 to 20.00 10.00 to 12.60 .. to 15.U0 19.50 lu 15 00 ti.OO to 8.0U .... to S.OO to (.00 to s & Ordinary... d, fancj-apeclal 4.00 to 5.00 to 6.00 3.00 CO 6.00 Co 4.00 to «.00 4.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 4.00 1.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to B.OO 9.00 to 12.00 to 6.00 6.00 3.00 5.00 6.00 8.00 to 6.U0 3.00 to 4.00 1.00 to 2.00 to 3.00 to 19.00 to ... 2.00 to 8.00 to 3.00 to 2.00 No.l No. 2 8.00 to 4.00 to 2.00 to to 2.00 to iJX) te 2.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 6.00 9.00 to 4.00 9.00 to t.OO )rla 2.00 Co 3.00 to 2.00 Co t.OO to to .... Co 2.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 to 5.00 to i'.bo 1.60 2.00 to 4.00 to .75 to 1.00 .76 to 1.00 .76 to 1.00 .76 to 1.00 to .... 1.25 to 1.60 1.26 to 1.6(1 1.25 Co 1.60 1.25 to 1.50 to ORCHIDS— C r Interior gra .50 to .75 to 1.00 to to to tc to to .40 to .51) .75 to 1.00 .60 to 1.00 .60 to 1.00 1.60 to 2.00 1.50 to 2.00 1.60 to 9.00 1.60 to 2.00 des, all colors... white to 1.00 to 1.60 1.00 to 1.5U 1.00 to 1.50 to Co to 1.00 gSTiNDABD 2* Fa NOT ^ (.The highest ff gradefl of C9 Stand. Tar.) Pink 1.00 to 1 50 to 1.00 Red Yellow & Tar.. White to to to to to 2.00 to 3.00 2.00 to 3.00 2.00 to 3.00 2.00 to 8.00 to .50 to 1.26 to 60.00 to 60.00 to to 2.00 to 4.00 9.00 to 10.00 9.00 to 4.00 to 1.50 to '2.06 to Pink to Red to to to t NovELTIEa. Adianttjm 1.50 to 2 00 to 1.00 .60 to 1.00 25.00 to 60.00 25.00 to 50.00 to to 1.00 to 3.00 10.00 to 16.00 3.00 to 4.00 to to .60 to 1.00 26.00 to 60.00 25.00 to 50.00 6.00 to 8.00 .50 to 1.00 L50 to 4.00 3.00 to 12.00 3.00 to 5.00 to to to 1.00 1.60 50.00 SO.OO 1.00 to 1.26 3).00to 10.00 20.00 to 30.00 to .75 Co 1.00 95.00 to 50.00 96.00 to 60.00 25.00 to 60.00 to " Sprengerl, bunches Call AS to 36.00 . to 25.00 Co 50.00 to to . ... SO to 2.00 to 3.00 to 3.00 i.OO 16.00 9.00 to 3.00 10.00 to 16.00 9.00 to 4,00 to to to to 12.00 to 15.00 Co to 12.50 to 12.00 to to Lilt of the V to 4.00 .... to to to . to to to '«£ ■'■'" to to to to to to to ^ to to to to 8.00 to 12.00 to to '."" to 15.00 to 20.00 10.00 to 15.00 to 8.00 to 12.00 to 12.00 CO 15.00 to 12.60 to 15.00 to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to t" .MM* to to ... . to to to ... .... to Asparagus PluinoMia Mignonette Chrysanthemumft LDy Narrlsll Brides, 'Maids American Beauties OsB furnish at Bhort notice. WELCH BROS. PROPRIETOR* CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET 16 Province St.— 9 Chapman Pl. Price according to qnalltr of goods. Long Distance Telephone 6267 and eSBS Kalsertna Violets Carnots Orchids « Valley Carnations WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS and FLORISTS* SUPPLIES CCPollworthCo. MILWAUKEE. WIS. llentlM th« riortoto* ■zchanc* wheo wrltlnc. HOLTON l( HONKEL CO. MTholesale Florists Florists' Supplies Manufacturers of Wire designs. 457 Milwaukee Street. MILWAUKEE. WIS. 'Phone, Main 87i. P. O. Box 103. Uentlon The ilorliti* Szchange when wrltlog. J. B. MURDOCH & CO. Wholesale Florists FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 545 Liberty St.. PlHSBURG, PA. Long DlBtance 'Phone, 1436 Ooort. Uentlon the FlorlBts' Exchange when wrltlDg. Pittsburpi Florists' Exchanee WHOLESALE FLORISTS and Florists' Supplies 228 DIAMOND STREET Send for weekly price list Pittchllfff Pit and prices on large orders. rllldUUIg lO. IfpDtloi th« norlats' Hzehsngv wbm writing. Baltimore. Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Burger have re- turned from an extended trip through the North. Mr. and Mr.s. Wm, B. Sands have re- turned from their tiip to New York and Boston. Tuesday. 12th inst., Mr. Hy Wiedey's only son. Henry ('. Wiedey. was mar- ried to Mi.ss T^aura E. Stockman. They are spending their honeymoon at At- lantic City. On their return they will reside at Mt. Washington. Mr. Thos. Vincent has reopened his store, which was closed for the Sum- mer, on North Charles street I. J. Christie & Co. have been re- pairs on the store, preparatory to re- opening, at Howard and Madison streets. Mr. C. C. Hoffman has recently fal- len heir to money by the will of the late J. K. Shaw. Mr. Geo. H. Siddons is on the sick list. Mrs. J. Schuler has purchased a piece of property a few doors east of her present locatiin. The same l- being re- modeled into a fine store room, to which place she will remove when im- provetnents nre complete. Mr. Jesse P. King, of Mt Airy, has just completed another fine house. JOHN J. PERRY. Louisville, Ky. The Kentucky Society of Florists held their September meeting at River- view Park. A large attendance and proceedings full of interest made this one of the most enjoyable of the year. Committees were appointed to take charge of the more important work connected with our flower show, No- vember 7 to 11. From the interest shown by the membeis it cannot help but be an artistic success. Our soci- ety cordially invites and urges anyone having novelties that they wish dis- played before the general public, to exhibit .same with us. Our secretary, F. L. Schulz, will be plea.sed to an- swer all inquiries. The committee in charge have decided to accept the Ma- sonic Hall in which to hold the show. It is centrally located, and in a build- ing most favorably known. After the business had been trans- acted the members sat down to a de- lightful lunch, at the conclusion of which such members as had the bowl- ing fever retired to the alleys to spend the balance of the evening. I shall not publish the fancy scores made, but will caution all to "look out for the dark horse at the Dayton contest." A. R. B. Cincinnati. News Jottings. A slight improvement has been noticeable this week and we hope, from now on. to see business good. A trip through Indiana and Ohio shnws that the growers have been busy during the Summer and stock for this time of year looks very well In- deed, and good stock in all lines is looked for this Winter. Carnations are exceptionally good, and some excellent stock is now coming into the market. Charles W. Crouch and wife are now in Cincinnati on their return trip from Europe, where they had a splendid time, but they report having missed several meals crossing old ocean. I had the pleasure of spending a couple of hours with E. H. Cushman, of Sylvania, O. We walked through seventeen acres of gladioli, in bloom, and it was a sight long to be remem- bered. E. G. GILLETT. Headquarters in Western New York For ROSES, CARNATIONS And all kimlaof flHasoii- able Flowers. WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist ALSO DCAL£R IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES AND WIRE DESIGNS BUFFLAO. N.Y. We Oan Pleabe Toe 383-87 ElHcon St GITE US A TEIAL Meatlon tbe florists' Bxctaascs wbes wrltlsg. September 16, 190B The Plorists' Exchane-e 359 THE PHILADELPHIA CUT FLOWER CO., PHILADELPHIA, PA. 1516-1518 SANSOM ST. American Beauty, Bride, Bridesmaid Roses and Good Carnations open Every Evenirg umm Eigh Mention the noriaf g^cban^e when wrltlnr. SAMUEL S. PENNOCK THEWholesaleFlflrist ) SEE OUR ADVERTISEMENT IN of Philadelphia j JHE "FLORISTS' REVIEW" MentloD The FlorlBta' Excbapge when writing. FANCY ASTERS AND ROSES "™1,TJp!-»'!^S»^";.'-'*- Mention the Florlita' BxchMPge when writlnc. Finest [MM M Dmeilcaii Beamu Roses I ^db "i><>"diii> vnoKiisixe Fiover narKet ^ ^ ' » 1235-37 Filbert St. PHILADELPHIA PA Uemtlam tkft FlorlfltB* Kxehamm wbea writing. TOBACCO STRONG HAVANA DUST 25 lb. 75c I 100 lb. $2.00 501b. $ 1.25 1 500 lb. 9.00 Stuoippb Walter Co. VbO BARCLAY ST., N.Y. y Mention The norlats' Eichflnpe when wrltlnic. BRILLIANT fialax a.d ^pj^^yg Leacothoe Wholesale Trade Solicited J. L BANNER & CO., Montezuma, N. C. UentlOQ The riorlsts' Exchange when writing. JAPANESE MOSS Packed In paper cartons. "Moss and nothing ont Mogs": no sticks or dirt. Less than half the ' rice of German Moss. L. WERTHBIMBER & CO., Rorel^n St Domestlo Speolaltles, 39 Barclay S€., New York. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE WM. DILGER, Manaeer FANCY FBBNS, $1.00 perlOOO. Discount on regular shlpmentB. 38-40 Miami Ave., Detroit, Mich. MentloB the Florliti* Bxchanji when writing. Sheep Manure Pulverized. Free from all Adulteration. In Bag, $18.00 per Ton. Special price on car load lots in bulk, ROBERT SIMPSON Clifton, N. J. Mention The florists' Exchange when writing. National Florists' Board of Trade NETV MANAGEMENT. TeL Gall. 666 John. Haeibis H. Hatpen (Late Manager of the Nepera Chemical Oompany), President EOWABD MoE. WHITING, Vlce-Pr68. andOouQsel JOHN E. Wai^zb, Secretary and Treaeurer 56 PINE Slip (Boomsm-eu) Hi ■■ CITY Mention The Florists' Ezchan^ when writing. The best of everything in Cut Flowers W. E. McKISSICK. 12 21 Filbert St., Philadelphia, Pa. Good packing. Up-to-date service. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. cAi^i^oN EUGENE BERNHEIMER Carnations, American Beauty Roses FOR PROMPT DELIYERT U South (6th Street, PHILADELPHIA UentloD the riorlBO' Exchange wbea wrlttnc. CniFFON RIBBONS y. Inch to 5 inch, all colors. 4,6, 10, 13 and 18 inch, all colors. "Write lor prices. .'. All Floriste' Supplies. SCRANTON FLORIST SUPPLY CO., 201 No. Seventh Avenue, SCRANTON, PA Mention Tbe riorlats* Bxcbange when writing. 122 W. 26th STREET NEW YORK REED $c KELLER Inoporters and d ^DlttTA' dIDDI IBG Galax Leaves and Manatactnrers of ~ ^ ^^ »\l^l^ ^WrF^WItO Decorative Greenery New York Agents for Oaldwell's, Monroe, Ala. . Parlor Brand Smllax. Mention The. Florists' Exchange when writing. R 0»»IG BROTHERS .. Manafactarer»j.f ARTIFICIAL LEAVES All Styles in Hundreds of Different Designs Paper and Muslin. 497 West Broadway, NEW YORK SIVIILAX, YARDS and PIQUETS Samples Furnishedto the Jobbing Traae only. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Bardy Cut DAGGER andFANCY FERNS $1.00 per lOOO Disconnt on large orders GAXyAX, New crop. Green SI. 00 : bronze. $1.60 per 1000. Headqnarters for aU FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, such as Wire Deslgrns, Cat Wire, all kinds of Letters ; Immortel- les, Cycas Leaves, Sheaves of Wheat, Blbbons, Cormgated Boxes of all kinds, etc. LAUREL FESTOONING, Be. and ec, per yard. HENRY M. ROBINSON &C0., UemtloB l%e riorlBts' Bzcbange when writing. 8 & 11 Province St., Boston, Mass. L. D. Telephone, Main 3618. SOUTHERN SMILAX Choice Btocfi. fnll weight, 50-lb. case, *7.00; 25-lb case, $3.76. GALAX— Brilliant bronze or green, selected, $1.00 per 1000; $3.75 per 5000. LEUCOTHOi: SPRAYS— Green or bronze, 90c. per 100; $7.50 per 1000. Sphagroum Moss— Large bale, $1.75; by freight. $2.00. Oreen Sheet Moss— Per bbl. sack, $2.50. All Kinds ol Florists* Supplies. L. J. Kreslifl»er, SS'Sroiffa': Hew Yerk Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. E. A. BEAVEN Wholesale Dealer in SoDKerD Win Slim A nd Florists' Hardy Decorative Snpplies EVERGREEN, ALA. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. PULVERIZED SHEEP MANURE FINE PULVERIZED AND FREE FROM DIRT OR WEEDS Per 100 Ibj $1.75 " 500 " 8.00 "1000 •■ 15 00 •• 2000 •■ 25.00 STUMPP ft WALTER CO. so Barclay St., N.Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. JAPANESE CANE STAKES BRIGHT, CLEAN and durable, 6 ft. long Per 1000 $6.00 " 2500 ... 13.75 STUMPP & WALTER CO. so Barclay St., N.Y. Uentlon the Florists' Eichsnge when writing. SPHAGNUM MflSC ^"'^ <>»<3 •=i»<">, ship. arnaunum muss ment direct from the swamp : 6-barrel bale, $1.25; 3 bales, »3.26 ; 6 bales $5.00. Packing moss, 10 bales, $7.50. Cash with order. H. R. AKERS, Cliatswortli, K.J. Uentlon The Florists' Eiehsnge when writing. STANDARD FOR QUALITY. SHEET MOSS New Stock. $2.50 per bbl. sack. fiiUX AND LEDCOTfl(E Eeady to ship October 15. WM, C. SMITH, MARION. N. C. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. Hardy Cut FERNS FANCY or DAGGER. now 65c. per 1000; Sphag:- nam Moss, 50c. per bbl. ; Bouquet Green, $6.00 per luOIbs. Now is your time to locate Xmaa Trees. I will sell by the carload or In Job lots. All readyto bargain with you. All orders by mall or despatch promptly at- tended to. THOMAS COLLINS, Hinsdale, Mass. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. FF D IM Q Fancy or Dagger, No. 1 stock. ^ n IV ^ only t*6c. per 1000. Galax. Brilliant Bronze or Green. 75c. per 1000. Use our LAUREL FESTOONING for your decorations. It gives the best satisfaction of any decorative green at this time of the year. Sample lot on application. We make it daily, gathered fresh from the woods. Hand-made, full sizes, ■tc,, f.c. and 6c. per yard. Once used, always used. BRANCH LAUREL, 35c. per large bundle. PRINCESS PINE, by the pound, or made Into festooning If desired. Tell us your wants; w^ will do the rest. Telephone and telegraph orders will re- ceive Immedi- ate attention. „ w ' - MILLINGTON. ^■^ ^ MASS. I Telegraph Office: New Salem, Mass. Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrlUng. 360 The Plorists' Hxchange FURMAN BOILERS FOR GREENHOUSE HEATING Valuable Catalogne on Modero Steam and Hot- Water Heating, mailed free upon request. AddresB THE HERENDKEN MANrFACTURINQ CO. Dept. P, GENEVA, N. Y. 39 Oortlandt Street, NEW YORK OKLAHOMA OITY. O. T. Farman Boilers have been awarded the Oertificate of Merit at Five different Florists' Conventions. Have a record of 20 years. Over 25,000 in use. Sellinq Agents : EDW. S. DEAN. Bloomintrton, 111. E. K. BARR, LaOroBse, Wis. JA8. 8PEARE S. & H. CO., lOU Market St., PHILADELPHIA Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Greenhouse Designer and Builder GREENHOUSE MATERIAL VENTILATING MACHINERY Write for Prices I PACCinV Van Houten Avenue I. OHOOlUI Jersey City, N.J. Mention the Florlgti' Eichaoge wbep wrltlnit. ; Holds Class Firmly ••• thtt Point » , PORUSS I* ri«hU tr l*fti. B«z tf X.WD polau U Ota. yMtpftld. HEITBT A. DREER. Ti4 Chwtaat St., FUlk., P*. Mention The Florlsta' Exchange when writing. ED.ll MEN TOSUPERINTgND ERECTION JFDES C^ffESSSAsSARSJ! ANY tENcln UPTO 32 FtCW LONGER.] \ msa, B osTON, Ka ss ' Mention the Florlita ' Bicba nge when writing. CASPER LmBACil GREENHOUSE GLASS \ SPECIALTY Window Glass. Painters' Supplies. 32 WashliiBtou Ave., 3l8t Ward, Pittsburg, Pa. Mention The Florists' Eichange when writing. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed In small crates, easy to handle. Price per crate 1600 3in.pot8incrate,$4.f' 1500 2^4 1600 m 1000 8 800 8^ 600 4 8% 5 144 e 6.26 6.00 6.00 6.80 4.60 4.61 8.16 Price per 120 7 In potB In crate, H.20 8.00 h.lND made 48 9 in potslncrate,$s.60 4.80 24 11 •' •' 8,60 24 12 " " 4.80 12 14 480 6 16 " " 4.60 Sppd pans, same price as pota. Send for price list of CyliiHlerB fur Cut Flowers. Hanging Haskete. Lawn VaseB, etc. Ten per cent, off for cash with order. NILFINGER BROS., Pottery, Fort Edward, N.Y. AuciiBtRolkcril-8onA.Agte.Sl BarclaySt.. N.T.CII7 Century Sprayer. I Best barrel spray ermade. CapacKy and a-lapt- ability to suit all r.A/arehouses: JERSEY CITY. N. J. LONG ISLAND OITY. N. Y. Meatton The llorlita' Bxchaoge when writtog. San Francisco. Ill recognition of his wonderful achievements in the field of horticul- ture, and for the fame he has brought the State of California, the State Board of Trade will give a banquet, at the Palace Hotel, in honor of Luther Bur- bank. Mr. Burbank is now a man of international renown, and one of the most distinguished citizens of the State. Until recently Mr. Burbank car- ried on his work at private expense, but the Carnegie Institution has pre- sented him with an endowment of $100,000. payable in ten installments, to assist him In the prosecution of his invaluable researches. At this week's meeting of the Board nf Education 300 wooden flower boxes, donated by the Park Commission, were .illowed to be placed on the window sills of the different schools. The rule forbidding the planting of pots in the windows still holds, but this exception !,s made in deference to the wishes of the Ladles' Outdoor Art League and other Institutions working for the es- thetic. George Jones, decorator for the Frank & Parodl Company, who recent- ly came from Cleveland, Ohio, drew $1,600 last week in a lottery scheme. The Citizens' National Bank, of San Francisco, will shortly leave its tem- porary quarters in the flower store of Charles Stappenbeck and locate In Its new building. Florist Stappenbeck has invested In this bank as one of its prominent shareholders. L. Wlckstrom, proprietor of the Wickstrom Floral Depot, and family have returned from a vacation trip of two weeks In Seattle. He reports flower stores In Seattle as up-to-date, and says the florist up that way gets at least 30 per cent, better prices than In this city. AX,VIN. SPENCER, IND. — E. T. Barnes, a dahlia specialist here, writes that he has 32 new varieties, one named Uncle Sam, a cactus sort, which he describes as follows: "The number of petals is the same as the stripes of the Ameri- can flag, alternating red and white, and of the intense brilliant hue of a silk flag; about as sturdy a plant as grows in a dahlia, with a flower 4 to 6 inches reflex." LOS ANGELES, CAL. — Louis Sten- gel, a nurseryman, was recently seri- ously hurt In a collision between his wagon and an electric railway car. The Injured man Is 62 years old. For more than twenty years he has been the owner of a nursery here. A Good Druininer, Certainly. We are cleared out of all carnations except Prosperity. Your paper cer- tainly Is a good drummer. B. F. BARR & CO. Lancaster, Pa. IMPROVED Greenhouse Boiler 33 EiUE ST., CHICAGO Boilerfl ma.L f material, shell firebox sheets and hfin-.r. >■; .,.*.l.. water space all around (front, sides and back). Write for information. Mention The Plorlsta' Bxcbaoge when writing. September IC. lyuft The Florists' Exchange 361 OUR LOUISIANA CYPRESS Is Ihorougbly Air Dried and Free From 5ap This Is the very beet material now offered to the trade for greenhouse construction. We have the largest stock of this high grade cypress In the North, and can promise quick service In filling all orders entrusted to ue. Estimates and designs furnished on application. We will be pleased to figure with you on your contemplated work. Our New! Detail List Hailed on Requcd*' RED CEDAR POSTS IRON FIHINGS HOT BED SASH LocKibAND Lumber Co. '. ■ f i LOCKJItANDA — ■ ■ • *mm^ " Meatlon the FlorlfltB' Exchange when wrttlnK. HEATING APPARATUS Erected complete, or we will furnish material, with plans JOHNSTON HEATING CO. i\iiTr'JS^^i^ New York MeptloD The Florlstl' Bichanife when writing. Meotlon The Flnrlwtw' KTohanep whpn w-rlrlne THE AMERICAN eARNATION Price, $3.50 FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, 2 DUANE ST. NEW YORK ASTIC^ use IT NOW. F.O.PIERCEGO. 170 ruitoM St., I ' HEW TONK ifentloD tbe Florlstfl* ExchaDge when wrltlnx CrOoTS LrESS and does better work. Send for Descriptive Price List J. D. CARMODY EVANSVn-LE. IND. Uentloo the PlorlBta* Bxchanse when writing. THE JENNINGS IMPROVED IRON GUHER PATENT IRON BENCH FiniNGS AND ROOF SUPPORTS. VENTIUTING APPARATUS. IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS for Tobacco Extracts. Etc DILLER, CASKEY & CO. 8. W CORNER SIXTH AND PERK STS.. PHILADELPHIA. PA. BKKD rOB Ol£OCLABS Successors to JENNINGS BKOil ■ r«' Kx<^Anp* ^h»a wv4tlDV HEATING HEATING Let me furnish facts why you should give me your Heating Work. I have convinced others. Why not you P ^V^rlte for Prices on HEATING SVPPI«IES ot All Kinds Sastern Agent Furman and Eroeschell Boilers WM. H. LUTTON West Side Ava. Station, JERSEY CITY. N. J. Uentlon Tbe Florists' Bxchange when writing. GREENHOUSE MATERIALS The Best Quality and Work Guaranteed. CYPRESS SASH BARS Absolutely clear, sun dried; cut to exact sizeB. TENN, RED CEDAR POSTS In lengths as wanted. PECKY CYPRESS BENCHES Economical and lasting. Coming Into general use. HOT-BED SASH and FRAMES Various Btytea and sizes. Iteady for prompt sblproeDt. VENTILATING APPARATUS It worka like a charm. PIPE,FITTINGS, GUTTERS,GLASS And all supplies needed in new or reconsbfiiction work. Get our Estimates, Plans and Suggestions on Structures Proposed. lUustiated Catalogue seat postpaid. FOLEY MFG. CO., 471 w. 22nd St.. CHICAGO. c^^s GREENHOUSE MATERIAL Hot Bed Sash Greenhouse Glass Twin Section Boilers PIPE FITTINGS and VENTILATING APPARATUS WE FURNISH EVERYTHIKG FOR THE ERECTION OF GREENHOUSES. CATALOGUE AND PRICES ON APPLICATION S. JACOBS & SONS ^?u%^^^^l^L%. BROOKLYN, N. Y. One Man Writes "not because of what you said, but because of the boiler you said it about." That was his reason for buying a "Burnham" greenhouse boiler. The boiler we said it about is shown in Catalog B. BURNHAM HITCHINGS PIERSON CO. Successors to Lord & Buraham Vo. Hitching;^* & Co. Pierson-Sefton Co. 1135 Broadway, Cor. 26th St. NEW YORK CITY BOSTON BRANCH: 819 Tremont Bailding Inside View of the Dietsch Patent abort Roof Construction Material for our patent Short-Roofed Greenbouees, as above cut, and all other atyles of Oon- struction, either of Washin^on Red Cedar or Loalsiana Cypress quality. Invariably tbe Best tbat Can Be Procured Catalogue, plans and estimates tree on request. A. OIETSCH GO.. Patentee, 616-621 SHEFFIELD AVE., CHICACO. ILL. I Mention tbe Florists* Exchange when writing. 362 The f^lorlst-s" BxcMange September 16, 1905 ii A Rose by Any Other Name |L Will Smell as Sweet. We have pleasure in announcing that we are now the SOLE manufacturers, for greenhouse work, of the Boilers formerly sold under the name " Pierson," which have'a reputation second to none for this class of work. THE LARGEST LINE OF Greenhouse Boilers ON THE MARKET "Write for Prices. Prompt Shipments. The greenhouse CO. Horticultural Architects and Builders 222 KEARNY AVE., JERSEY CITY, N. J. Near West Side Ave. Depot TO^Vi Interior View— Wateh Boiler ExTEKioK \'ii;w— Steam Boile Mention Tbo Fliirlsts' Eschoni,'e when writ In tr. KINGGOVSTBDGTIONGOinPHNY North Tonawanda, N. Y., and Toronto, Canada. New Greenhouse Catalogue ready for distribution. Hend for it. Mention The FlorMU" Bxchapge when writing The' Standard Ventilating Machinery The original machine with self- oiling Clips ; the most powerful, least complicated, verj- com- pact, with ease of operation. The New Duplex Gatter. over six miles in use and highly recommended ; the only drip proof gutter in the market. The Ntandard Ketarn Steam Trap has no equal for eimplicity or its workings. Catalogue free. E. HIPPARD. Youngstown. 0. WHOLESALE TRADE LIST ASFABAGCS PLUHOSUS, etrone, 3 In. pots. 76o. per doz., $5.00 per 100; 2^1n. pots, &0o. per doz., S3.00 per 100; 4 In. pots, $1.&0 per doz., tlO.OO per 100. ASPARAOnS COMORENSIS, from 2« In. pota, strong, 76c. per doz., $5.00 per 100. AKPAKAOVSHPBKNuKKl. strong, Sin. pots, 75c. per doz., $5.00 per lOO: 2^ in. pots. 50c. per doz.. $3.00 per 100; from 4!^ in. pots, $1.50 per doz., $10.00 per lOO. CHINE;4E PBIMKOSES, in separate colors, 2H in. pots, $3.00 per 100. CliUMATIS, large dowering Tarietiee, tH in. pots. $2.00 per doz. CI-EMATIS PANICULATA, 4 In. pots, »1.60 per doz., $10.00 per 100; 3 In. pots, 76o. per doz.; $.i.00 per 100. 8IVI[I. AX PLANT.*). iH in. pots, $2.00 per 100. AMPELOPSIS VEITOUII, fine plants. 4 in. pots. $1.50 per dozen. $10.00 per 100. HYDRANGEA OTAKSA and Thos. Hogg, from open ground, 6 to 8 branches, $2.00 per doz.. $12.00 per 100. PARIS DAISY, 3 in. pots. 76c. per doz., $6.00 per 100. NEW PARIS DAISY', Queen Alexandra, 4M in. pots, $2.f'0 per doz. NEW CROP PANSY SEED. Colors separate. yellow, white, blue. ICOO seeds. $1 OO; Assorted Colors, giant strain. 2,000 seeds, $1.00 by mail. C PlftPLE 11th A JeOenonSts., W. BIOB1.B, PHII.ADBI,PHIA, PA DO YOU EVER dTOP To think of the troubles you had with your HKATING LAST WINTER. Don't have the same trouble this winter, but send for me. 1 am expert In designing and installing heating apparatus. WALTER THOMPSON, 2%tlo"u"^" " levard, Jcrsey City, N. J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when wfltlny, EUREKA GREENHOUSES Send for catalogue Qet the best A sample of this guu GEO. M. GARLAND Iron Cutters and Posts Patented December 27th, 1898. 8end for CatBlo£ue< Garland's (.inttera will keep snow and ice off yoiir glass aud prevent breakage. d£Spi«aine:s, ill, ) oil eiJiiijitiou at the Chieagu Fluwer (jrowera' Market. F ■ Sure I used McotlcJde. Best cure ■ for " overllvellness " In insect pests. Quite Dead?| I I THE MAXWELL MFG. CO. LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY. UentloD The Florists' Rxohsnee when wrtflf. SUMNER IN WINTER BY USING Standard Greenhouse Boilers One cent g^ets our Catalofae GIBLIN & CO., Utica, N.Y. Mention the Florists' Bxcbange when writtng. Greenhouse Material, Composition Posts DILLON GREENHOUSE MFG. CO., Bloomsbur^ Pa. Uentlon The riorista' Exchange when wrltlnc. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. Florists' supplies IH^'T* Novelties t".gi'o°9^ 50 to 56 North Fourth Street, PHILADELPHIA ^ A. HERRMANN I Manufacturer of Plorgl |^etai DcsignS IMPORTER AND DEALER IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES FACTORY: 709 FIRST AVENUE, '^."il^^A^jr NEW YORK K OFFICE AND WAREROOMS: 404. 406, 408, 410, 412 East 34th St ^ WRITE FOR r^EW CATALOGUE WE WILL FLAUNT THE FLAG ™^'1f^ .^^roT^i '"" and will offer a fine collection of Decorative Plants, suitable for in- door decorations, and from well-known growers with reputations. Sale consisting of leading Ferns, Ficus, Palms, Carnations; Bulbs, Dutch and Bermuda. Catalogs on application. W. EUUIOTT & SONS, Auctioneers, :201 Fulton St., New Vork: Mention TbB Ilorltti* Bzchanffe when writtnc. We are a ftraight ahvot una aim to ffrote into a vigoro%*a plant A WEEKLY MEDIUM OP INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL Vol. XX. No. 13 NEW YORK AND CHICAGO, SEPTEMBER 23, (905 One Dollat Pet Year A Phenomenal Variety J^HIS beautiful carnation, wliich we introduced tliis spring, we are sure will prove ^— ' not only the best variegated carnation ever sent out, but one of the most popular and profitable carnations in any color that has ever been introduced. The popular conception of a variegated flower ordinarily is that it is not so desirable as a. solid color, but Variegated Lawson has proved an exception to the rule, on account of its exceeding beauty and delicacy. If our own retail sales are any Index of the popularity of a variety, then Variegated Lawson is bound to be a winner, as the flowers of this sold more readily than those of any other variety. Aside from its inherent value, it will also be sought for on account of the sensation which it created last season in the newspapers, its merits having been heralded widely in the daily press all over the country. The variegation is very beautiful — delicate carmine pencilings on ivory-white ground. It has every good quality — beautiful flower, fine stiff stem, and is exceedingly productive. W. N. Craig, who is an authority on everything pertaining to horticulture, says he knows that it will outbloom that popular variety, Mrs. M. A. Patten, three to one. The variega^ tion is very similar, but Variegated Lawson has a much better stem and is much more productive. It has the Lawson habit and stem. White Lawson, which we introduced last year, has proved to be the best white carnation ever put on the market, and we are satisfled that Variegated Lawson will be grown just as largely. Those who are growing moderate quantities of carnations and are obliged to grow several varieties in a house, will find it decidedly to their advantage to plant the different Lawson sports, as they all require the same treat- ment, and, consequently, will give the best results. A great many carnations are short-season varieties, but Variegated Lawson, like the rest of the Lawson type, has a long season, as the flowers do well during the late spring and summer, when many varieties cease to be at their best. Field-grown plants from ground, $15.00 per 100. F.R.PIEilSONGO.,TarrftowHii-lliidsoii,II.T, CUT STRINGS. gQ CTS. EACH. W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass. VAUGHAN'S BULBS Highest Qualities. Lowest Prices. SEND FOB FALL FLORIST CATALOGUE. Per 100 1000 CALLA-Caiifornia-Grown '>^=::::::::::z==^ *^Z \ GANDIDUMl-Vaughan's Thick Petaled !!ir^^..^ tTo fsToj CDCceiA \ AHierican-QrownlsSec?::::::::;:;:;:";:::":::;:;:::^ '% \m \ l-REESIA \ French-Grown [S- EE==:-;:;; li ^^ ■ ■U>MI>IWII.k (U-Uctm 2.00 17.00 ; HYACINTHS-French White Roman l^il Jfo 'i^: ( 13-15 ■• 3.00 27.00 NARCISSUS-Paper White GrandifioralilT T;i }3, Per case of 1700, 12 ctm. size, $12.00. Dutch Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissus. WritD fnp Pripofi ^^ *=*° Save Ton Money on Yoar Entire LiBt and happW ttniB lur rrices. you with the bkst stock. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE CHICAGO, 84-86 Randalph St. t4 Barclay St., NEW YORK. Greenhouses, Western Springes, 111. YoucannoiMakeaMisrake in Buying PEONV— fCSTIVA MAXIMA Early. Enormous, very full shell-formed bloom, often 7 in. to 8 in. In diameter, on strong 3J^ ft. stems; color snow-white, shading to delicate creamy white at base of petals, with an occasional clear purple spot on edges of center petals ; very fragrant. Undoubtedly the finest early white in existence, and the best sort to grow tor cut flower purposes. We have the largest stock of this in the world. ROBERT CRAIG CARNATION (King of the Reds). Would be pleased to have you look him over and eee if you don't think he is all right. We will be cutting about October 1. Orders tor Cuttings will be delivered in strict rotation. ORDER NOW. COTTAGE GARDENS COMPANY Queens, L,. I., IV. V. Uentlon The Florists' ExcbanRe wbeo wrltlog. CONTENTS AND INDEX TO ADVERTISERS. PACE 369 364 The Plorists' ExcHange to force some JAPAN LONGIFLORUM at these figures? Longiflorum MULTIFLORUM Per 100 1000 Jap., 5 to 7 J2.00 »18.00 6 to 8 a.60 23.C0 ■• 7 to 9 4.00 38.00 6 to 7 $2.60 $20.00 6 to 8. ... 3 00 27.00 7 to 9 6.00 44.00 Paper Whites Dallas Freesias Mushroom Spawn Per 100, »1. 26; per 1000, $8.50. Pure white, mammoth, $11.00 per 100; Medium, $7.00 per 100. First size, 660. per 100 ; $4.60 per loto. Selected, 85c. per 100; $8.60 per 1000. NEW STOCK Sample of 10 lbs , 76c. ; 100 lbs., $7.00. Good long onee, 8 to 9fr., $6.00 per 1000; $4.00 per 600. In bales. 100 lbs., $2.00. Cane Stakes Sphagnum Moss Narcissus Von Sion Double, selected, $1.60 per 100; $13.00 per irou Mammoth, double nose, $2 25 per 100; S2'J.0O per 1000. WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, 201 Fulton Street NEW YORK Mention The Florists' Excbange when writing. Lllq of the Valleij Finest Pipe: Berlin variety for early forcing. Hamburg variety for late forclog and retarding. We make a specialty of the above. Give us a trial. Order early. Write tor particulars to ETZOLD Sc CO., Hamburg. Germany Mention The Florists' Excbsnee when writing. Seed. PANSIES Plants THE JENNINGS STRAIN of finest selected Pansles now ready. Large flowering. In great variety of finest colors. Good strong plants, $4.00 per 1000; 20O0 for $7.00. These are first- class in every respect. Finest Mixed Seed. $1.00 per pkge. of 3000 seeds; $5.00 per oz. Pansies* In bud and bloom first of October, $6.00 per 1000 ; $3.00 per SCO. Cash with order. E. B. JENNiN6S, ^"Vh^"^ Southport, Conn. Orower of the Finest Paneles. Uentlon The riorlBta' Bxchange when writing. 20,000 SHASTA DAISIES Alaska, California and Wt-stralla, for Fall. iy05 and Spring, 1906, delivery, $1.00 per doz. ; $7.00 per 100. Extra select seed, from largest and fulle&t flowers only, of above, 1000 seeds, $2.00; oz., $7.00; ready September. Improved Bha8taDalBy"Shaet»," 92.50 per 100. All Daisy plants are strong, field divleions, well-rooted. Select Shasta seed. 25c. for 1600; $3.60 per oz. Burbank*s Hybrid Delptiiniuin, ranges from lightest to darkest blue, shading to primrose, with white and dark centers. Flowers from 1 in. to \H in. across. Trade pkt., 26c.; oz., $1.60. Cash, please. Fred Grohe, McDonald Ave., Santa Rosa.Cal. OUALITY 1^*11 8END FOR OATALOaUE. ARTHUR T. BODDINQTON :«4S We«t 14th St., New York. Mention the FlorlBts' Bxctaange when wrltlnc. GLADIOLI CUT SPIKES OF of the Highest Quality, ah colors and combinations of shades Imaginable. One Hundred Acres from which to select. Write for prices. ARTHUR COWEE, Gladiolus Specialist, Meadowvale Farm. Berlin, New Yorl Uentlon the Florlsti' Bxcbense when writlni. Lasi OIIGI-Veeil sooin BERMUDA LILILM^LONGIFLORIJI^ Only a few left, 5-7, 400 in a case, $35.00 per 1000; 7-9, 200 in a case 150.00 per 1000. LILItM CANDIDLY 8 in. and over, *40.00per 1000; $5.00 per 100. CALLA ETniOPICA With fine centre growth, mammoth, $9.00 per 100; large numbers, 16.00 per 100. FREE8IA REFRACTA ALBA Large size, $7.50 per; 1000. Lowest Prices on all Bulbs. Plants. Roots, Etc., Cheerfully Given r. W. O. 8CI1MIITZ, |Prince''Baq!' N. Y. PURE CULTURE IVIUSHROOIVl SPAWN Per 10 lbs., $1.20; per 100 lbs., $10.00. Prompt sbipmetits in any quantities. Stumpp & Walter Co., 50 Barclay St. New York Mi-ntlon Tho Florlstn' Erchapge vlien writing. MeatloB Ike riartota' Blebute when wrltlai. FALL BULBS Now ready for delivery. Would be pleased to quote price on any quantity. W.W.RAWSON&CO. Seedsmen 12 and ISFaneull Hall Sq. BOSTON, MASS. Ueotlon tbe FlorlsU* Bxcbaoffe when wrltlnc. BURPEE'S SEEDS PHILADELPHIA Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. Mention The FlorlBts* Exchange when writing. PRIMROSES IMPROVED CHINESE l^TlJTo^'J&. CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM ^sm., $3.00 perm GIANT PANSIES .T^IeXof '^ '""""^""' XXX SEEDS CHI«ESE rniMROSE 2S,"iSr-;r;S'C niNFRARIA Unest large flowering dwarf, uini.linillH mixed. 1000 seeds, 6Cc. nVni AMFM Glganteum. Beat Giants, mixed, uiULnniLn 200 seeds, $l.0O; K pit., 6O0. PAMftY CIANT. The finest large- ' *» ■» ^ ■ flowering varieties, critically selected, 6000 seeds, $1.00; half pkt., 60c. .^-600 seeds of "Giant Sfme. Perrett" added to every tl.OO pkt. of Giant Pansy Seed. CASH. Extra count of seeds In all packets. JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa. The Home of Primroses Mention The Flnrlsta* Exchance when wrltlnc ALL THE HOLLANO BULBS LILIUM HARRISII LILIUM LONGIFLORUM ROMAN HYACINTHS PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS, &c. Wholesale Price List Now Beady. CYCAS REVOLUTA, »8.oo per loo ibs. J. M. THORBURN ft CO. 30 Cortlandt St. New York FREESIAS American Grown. 3^-1^ inch $0.5') $4 50 Frenc-h Orown, Giant Bulbs .1.25 11.00 All other Biilba on hand now; ask for quotation. HENRY PMILIPPS SEED CO , TOLEDO, OHIO. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. SPECIAL OFFER OF Amaryllis Hybrids Sound healthy bulbs, 1 In. diam.. $3.50; 2 In. dlam., $6.uu; 3 in. dlam., $U".00 per 100. ^1 I VI A Miniature Hybrids, grand plants, m^LI ▼ ■/% 2 ft. high, 15 leaves, 76c. each; $9.00 per doz. Smaller, $3.00 and $i.OC per doz. Casb. Carriage paid on orders over $25.00. Write for 8i>eciul offer on Alstroemerlas and Tritomas. Manager DOUVRES VINERIES, Guernsey, C.I. Meptlnn The Fl..rl3t3' ETchange wben writing. are unsurpassed in growth and flowers, a very fine mixture, 100 seeds, OOc. ; 1000 seeds, S5.00. 0. V. ZANGEN, Seedsman Hoboken, N. J. KTrhtingp ffbep writing. HEADQUARTERS FOR Augusta Gladiolus Bulbs in three sizes. Our AUaUSTA GLADIOLUS Bulbs are linown all over this continent for being Al. Ask for prices. Cash or satisfactory references. Ad- dress all orders to Rowehl & Qranz, Hicksville, L. I., N. V. Uentlon The Florists* Exchange when writing. Get the Best MUSBROOM SPAWN. New importation of choice spitwn which was made especially for us, bythemoflt expenenced and reliable manufactur- er in England, and can be relied upon. PRICES Perioniba $6.00 PerlOOOlbB ... 56.00 250 lbs. and over at the 1000 lb. rate. Dreer*H Special niustirootii Circular Free HENRY A. DREER. "* ^""'"'" '^'"' M«»Titlon The FlnrlHti* Philadelphia. Pa. By«*hBnga when wrlHnc ALL THE WORLD IS I NTK RESTED IN X« X o wh; arb spboia-lly intbsrbsxkd in QUADIOUUS "AMERICA" YOU OUQHT TO BK. Write ua for full particulars JOHN LEWIS CHILD8, - - - Floral Park, N. Y. Uentlon The HorUU' Bxcbange when writing. September 33, 190S The Hlori-sts' Hxchange 365 Chinese Herbaceous PEONIES SPLENDID ROOTS, WITH 2 TO 5 EYES. Perdoz. Per 100 Double White »1.60 »10,00 Double Pink 1.26 8.00 Double Dark Red 1.26 8.00 MARCISSrS— For ForclUK- Paper White Grandiflora, 13 100 1000 to 16 centimeters $1.00 $y.00 Giant PriucepB, splendid bulbs . .80 7.00 Triiu»i»et Major.SingleVouSlon.. l.OO Jl.OO FH.EESIA8— Frencta-Grown. Selected, large bulbs $0.90 $7.60 mammoth 1.40 12.00 Perdoz. Per 100 Double Red »l.26 »8.oo Double Ulxed. all colors 1.00 6.00 Oflicmalla Rubra, crimson l.OO 8.tO CBIBIESE 8ACRED LILIEf). Per doz., 60c.; per basket, 30 bulbs, $1.26; per mat, 120 bulbs, $1.60. -WHIXE ROMABi BVACIKiXHS. 12 to 16 centimeters, flne bulbs, per 100, $2.40: per ICOO. $22.00. Complete Bulb Catalogue mailed on request. JOHNSON & STOKES, 217-219 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention The Florlata' B^cchange wheo writing. JAPAN LONQIFLORUM Crop is very short ^fg^ yourEaster LUies with BBSI OBrinildS HSrriSii We ot^er as long as unsold: Doz. 100 1000 6x7 $0.50 $3.26 $30.00 6x7 60 4.26 40.00 7x9 1.00 7.00 66.00 Bill 2.00 16.00 fi per cent. Discount for Cash on Harrlgii only. NARCISSUS Paper White, TRUE grandi- 12 100 1000 flora, 13 ctm. up $0.20 $1.00 $9 00 MAMMOTH Paper White grandiflora, 16 ctm 26 1.25 ll.CO French Trumpet Major, for Christmas forcing 26 1.26 10.00 CALLA ETHIOPICA Clean, sound bulbs. We have handled this stock %0 years. You can rely on it. 12 ICW lOOO 4x6inchciro $0.76 $5.50 $60.00 6x71nchclro 2.00 7.00 86.00 FERNS FROM FLATS Florists' best assortment for fern dishes ready for 2 in. pots, strong, clean. 100, $1.50; 1000, $12.00, Including delivery. Ferns, from 2^^ in., f.o.b. 100. $3.00; 1000, $26.00. Asparagus Plumoaus Nanus seedlings, deliv- ered. 100. $1.25; 1000. $10.00. Asparagrus Plumogiis Nanus, from 2 in. pots, f.O.b. 100. $3.00; 1000. $25.00. LILIUM CANDIDUM Mammoth, per 12, 76c.; 100, $5.00; 1000, $45.00. Roman Hyacinths, Dutcti Hyacintlis, Tulips, Narcissus SFKD FOR OCR FAI.I, LIST H. H. BERGER & GO,, 47 BarclaySt., New York Mention The riorlgts' ETcbange wb»n wrttlpg. D An LI Ad One Hundred and Thirty Acres, Boots and Bloom in any quantity. L. H. PEACOCK, Inc., Atco, N.J. Mention The riorlaf ' Exchange when writing. r|A|-IT lAQe Now throw away your old I-/r% 1 1 l^ir\tJ • roots; don't even wend them to the auction rooms, they are not wotth the freight. Bay imported roots and seeds and have something. "Silver Medal -World's Fair." fansy, Daisy, JUyosotis, Kadishen for forcing', Lettuce improved big liostont never gets red; also Wluter Lettuce. Kndlve' Escarole for forcing, H.ardy Onions, three kinds; Kxtra Melon Frestcott, Parisian and all kinds of seeds for florist and market gardeners. Prices right. Don't buy cheap seeds and get left. BHA17L,I£1J, 'WoodtaaTen, M. V. kf«>ntlnn the riorldtii* Brrhange w»-*n wii»lr BULBS for FGRGING lilUam Hariisil^ lyilinm Longifloram, White Roman HyacinthSp Paper White Narcissus. Orders booked now for early delivery. WFFRFD JL HAM S«ed Growers fTU«DLH » UUHi and Merchants 114 Chambers Street, MEVF TURK Mention The Florlsti' Bichange when writing. ALL SORTS OF BULBS But Only tiie Best Quaiity NARCISSUS. Paper White Grandiflora, per 1000, $B. 60. CALI^ASt White, mammoth, extra sound, per 100, $10.00. PA^EBI AS, Pure white, the best stock on sale to-day, extra flne stock, per 1000. $9.00. mrHKTE ROMANS, 12-16 ctms., per 1000, $22.00. SHHKP Bf ANVTRE.tbe genuine article. freshly pulverized, thoroughly sterilized, per ton, $20.00. Write for figures on all or any of your require- ments, also for our Aster pamphlet. We are headquarters for the choicest Aster Seed. James Vick's Sons Rochester, N. Y. IfentloD The Florists' Excfaanea wben wrltlni. MllmnTIl DmCY sweet ecested Amerl mnnimvin rnnai can grown, the fines florists' strain In the world ; shadings and mark Ings In all colors, flowers Irom 3.* Inch In dlam eter. ioz.,»4.00; )ioz.,$i.26; trade pkt., 26c. Shellroad Greenhouses, Grange P. 0 , Balto, Md Mentinn Tbt- nnrlpti' Kichspge when writing. \. FITTING 17=23 Kennan Street SANTA CRUZ, CAL. Mention the Florists* Bichanire when writtng. Catalog Engravings and ILLUSTRATIONS that print EA3ILT. That's tbs kind ws make — have been since '73. JAS. M. BRYANT, .n„XT^t%1,„n„, 706 Cheslnut Street, PHIUDELPHIA, PA. Mention The FlortBta' EzchRnee vphen writing. \A/ARD'S HIQH QRAOC Bulbs & Plants MORS. .HOC RALPH M.WARD&CO. BRAND 12 W. Broadway, NEW YORK Mention The Horlsts' Bxcbsoge when writing. GlDGiaria IriaDilidoia Trade Pkt Medlam Tall, Prize varletleB mixed $0.60 Dwarf, Prize varieties mixed 60 PANSY SUPERB MIXED % oz. 60 cts., >i 02. $1.16, oz. $1.60. Choice Large Flowering Mixed, oz. $1.26. W. C. BECKERT Allegheny, Pa. Mention The llorUts* Bxchange when writlnx. $50,000 Worth of Nursery Stock Wo have iit PcnkskiU the above amount lu very choice trees, consisting ot 10,000 SUQAR and NORWAY MAPLES, perfectly straight; SPECIMEN TREES, from 1% to 3 inches in diameter; HEMLOCKS, NORWAY SPRUCES, PINES, ARBOR VIT/ES. etc. All of the above have been several times transplanted and each one Is a specimen. For further particulars, address THE ELIZABETH NURSERY CO., Elizabeth, N. J. Mention The FloriBta' Exchange when writing. MICHELL'S a CYCLAMEN New Crop Seed . C3 N^N/' I r>I C3 rslC3N^N/. A splendid strain of Oyclamen Oiganteum, drown by a European specialist, and has never failed to produce perfect plants wlih giant size flowers. 100 1000 100 1000 Seeds Seeds Seeds Seeds $6.00 Giganteuni, Mixed $0.60 $6.00 e.OO Papillo (Butterfly). Mixed 1.60 8.00 Trade pkt. Oz. 8.00 Persicum. Oho ice mixed $0.30 $2.00 Gigranteum Album. White $0.75 •' Roseum. Pink 75 '* Rabrani. Red 75 " White with Red Eye 76 Let us quote yon on your BULB WANTS. Stocks of Hyacinths, Tnllpe, Narclssua. etc., have arrived. We are headquarters and can make you close figures. Write us. HENRY F. MIGHELL CO., ^s^'erG?;::!;!. I0I8 Market St:, Philadelphia, Pa. UpnMnn th«> nnrUr*' Kxrhanire when writlnr. Fapm White KaiGissDS A few thousand left, in cases ot about 1300 bulbs at $9.50 per 1000. Stock True Grandiflora, 13 ctm. HUBERT & CO. N. LePage, Rep. Mt. Vernon, N.Y. Mpntlttti The riorlBt.' Excbapee wbpn writing. Seed Trade Report. AMBRICAN SEED TRADB ASSOCIATION W. H. Grenell. Plerrepont Manor, N. Y.. president; L. L. May, St. Paul, Minn., first vice-president; Q. B. McVajr, Birmingham, Ala., second vice-president; C. E. Kendel, Cleve- land, O., secretary and treasurer. LONDON, ONT. — ^Letters of Incor- poration have been Issued at Toronto to Darch & Hunter, Limited. Seeds; capital, $40,000. B. SEDALIA, MO. — At the recent Mis- souri State Pair, the non-competitive exhibit of the Archias Seed Store, of products grown from the firm's seeds elicited a great deal of favorable com- ment, and was considered the best of its kind at the fair. The same concern offered a number of attractive special p>remiums that inspired lively competi- tion. THE ONION CROP. — Jerome B. Rice & Company, Cambridge, N. T., in their report on the onion crop for September, 1905, show that In the States of Ohio, New York, Indiana, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Minnesota, Illinois, Wisconsin, Rhode Island, Iowa and Vermont, the total crop, in bush- els, is 3,226,202, against 3,466,993 in 1904. The largest increases this year year occur in Ohio, New York and Connecticut: Minnesota, Michigan and Iowa the greatest decreases. FRENCH BULB CROPS. — At the close of the season it is observed that the supply of freesia bulbs was just sufficient to meet the demand. Hya- cinths are quite cleared out. Narcis- sus grandiflora is nearly all sold; per- haps small orders may yet be filled. Trumpet Major was fine, and a good crop. Lilium candidum was to be had at reasonable prices, but the stock was not large and the demand greater than in former years. All other articles were In sufBclent quantities for the calls. Growers are no-^- busy preparing their grounds for next year's stock, some of which has already been plant- ed. Notes from Holland Bulb shipments have now practically come to an end, says the Horticultural Trade Journal correspondent, and plant- ing operations of bulb stocks are al- ready in full swing with some of the growers, while others are mak- ing preparations to start at this very soon. Whereas the first three weeks of August were marked by unusually fine and dry weather, a decided change has come during the last week, and the down- pour of rain has been very heavy. In fact, in some localities the fields are in such a state that digging the ground is quite out of the question, and would only mean turning mud. As regards the state of the trade. It may be said that hyacinths have sola at very low prices, but cleared out well, while crocus are in much better demand than last season, and command much firmer prices. Tulips have been In unusually good de- mand, and all the leading sorts have gone up very sharply in price, as the demand is far in excess of the stocks on hand, and some sorts are not to be had at any price. To a certain extent this has been caused partly by the short crop, but without doubt the demand for tulips generally, both for forcing and for bedding out purposes, has also grown enormously. In consequence, the present season finds the grower com- pletely sold out of all sorts of tulips, with the exception of the May-flowering Dar- win tulips, which are moving very slowly. Some of the foreign dealers, who have not secured their requirements in time, will now find that they will have to do with- out unless they are willing to pay from 25 to 50 per cent, more than at the proper season. Notes from Erfurt. The Summer is now well advanced, and Inquiries as to the present state of the crops are getting pretty frequent. On the whole, our Summer here has been a very favorable one. With temperature varying from warm to hot, a good amount of rain, and occasional thunderstorms, it has been almost ideal weather for most of the articles we grow. There have been some destructive hailstorms In central Ger- many, but they have, with one or two ex- ceptions, spared the Erfurt district ; in- deed. It Is quite fourteen years since really serious damage was done here by a fall of hail. Casting a look around the fields. It Is evident that we shall have a good crop of carrots, if nothing untoward intervenes; of half-long and long varieties probably a very good one. Radishes are middling. Onions are under average, a few sorts be- ing extremely scarce. Turnips are good, and also Swedes, of which, however, only a small acreage is out. Cabbages are not looking very well, but of these, especially the drumhead kinds, there Is a very large stock of strong-growing seed on hand from last season. Round-seeded peas are turn- ing out fairly plentiful, but the wrinkled varieties are coming in rather under esti- mate, especially some of the earlier sorts, such as Gradus. Broad beans are in good shape at present, and Dwarf Kidney beans promise a medium crop. As regards Run- ners, it is yet too soon to say anything definite. Leeks promise a fair yield, and lettuces should give a plentiful supply of seed If no disease attacks the plants be- tween now and harvest time. Spinach Is somewhat under average, and prices are opening higher than those prevailing last season. Mangels and sugar beets are likely to yield well, but stocks are all bu: exhausted, and values are sure to advance 366 The Plorists' Exchange DWHRF BOX 3 to 5 In., $25.00 per 1000; 2 to 4 Inches, $20.00 per 1000. /^ • _ r* ^^.^^ In fine assortment. Call and 3pecimen Evergreens see them. HIRAM T. JONES, union County Nursurles ELIZABETH, N. J. M»otle» th« norUtt' ■xe>«n«» whM writlm. EVERGREENS, SHRUBS and ROSES; in fbct everything in tlie line of HARDY ORNA- MEKTALS required by the trade. HARDY HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS for SEPTEMBER PLANTING. Write for prices and trade-lists. BAY 8XATB NURSERIES, P^ORTH ABIP9GTON, MASS. Ifentlon The riorlBts" Kxchan(re when wrlHiir. SHADE TREES AHBBIOAN TREE SEEDS AND PLANTS Our Descriptive Catalo£:iie of American Seeds and Plants l0 readr for mailing:. Ask for it. OTTO KATZENSTEIN & CO. Tree Seeds and Plants SpeolallstB, ATLANTA, GA lleattoo tbe florUta* Ezdianse whes writing. on those last quoted. Cauliflower, kale, parsley, parsnip, and most of the hertos, are doing well, and there is not likely to be any shortage worth mentioning In the supply. Flowers are having a good time this season, the weather being exactly suited to ■ most of our local specialties. Stocks and wallflowers are seeding well. The pansy crop has not quite come up to ex- pectations, and prices are quoted a little higher, but the supply will probably equal the demand. Sweet peas have yielded well, and as the California crop is reported short, intending buyers will do well to turn their attention to Erfurt-grown sweet peas, which are an excellent sample, and can be delivered earlier in the season than the American. Nasturtiums are an average crop, though somewhat reduced by hail ?nd black fly, and most other annuals are in a flourishing condition. Asters are now beginning to make their annual display, and the broad stretches of plants are slow- ly developing the rich and varied tints which make a drive around the Erfurt flower fields so charming at this season of the year. The plant is not quite so strong as could have been wished, and the crop is not likely to be more than an average one. A fair number of novelties will be to the front, as usual, this season, of which I will give some particulars In my next report.- — Horticultural Trade Journal. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. WM. B. REED, Chambersburg, Pa. — Price List of Roses. E. T. TEAS, CentervlIIe, Ind. — Whole- sale Price List of Trees, Shrubs, Peonies, etc. HIRAM T. JONES, Elizabeth, N. J. — List of Hardy Trees and Shrubs of Espe- cial Merit. HENRY PHILIPPS SEED COMPANY. Toledo, O. — Illustrated Catalogue of Bulbs and Seeds for Fall Planting. THE FRASBR NURSERY, Huntsville. Ala.. — Wholesale Price List of Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Plants. A. DESSERT, Chenonceaux (Indre-et- Lolre), France.^ — General Catalogue of Pe- onies. An extensive and valuable list. HENRY SAXTON ADAMS, Jamaica Plain, Mass. — "A Little Brown Book of Dutch Bulbs," unique and interesting. J. M. LAMB. Fayetteville, N. C. — Whole- sale Price List of Flowering Plants, Na- tive Bog Plants and Shrubs and Seeds. WEEBER & DON, New York. — Cata- logue of Bulbs, Roots, Seeds, Mushroom Spawn, Sundries, etc. Illustrated. A com- prehensive list. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, New York. . — Autumn Catalogue of Bulbs, Seeds, Plants, Hardy Shrubs, Tools and Requis- ites. A list of Peonies is Included. Illus- trated. DINGEE & CONARD COMPANY, West Grove, Pa. — Catalogue of Bulbs, Plants, etc. The Geranium Telegraph and Baby Rambler rose have been selected as cover illustration subjects. PETER HENDERSON & CO., New York. — Autumn Catalogue of Bulbs, Plants, Vegetable, Flower and Grass Seeds, Supplies, etc. Beautifully illustrat- ed with numerous half-tone engravings. STUMPP & WALTER COMPANY, New York. — Fall Catalogue of Bulbs, Plants and Seeds. Well printed and profusely il- lustrated. The cover design is particularly attractive, showing photographic reproduc- tions of the residence of John A. McCall. Esq., at Elberon, N. J., and a bed of 6,000 Belle Alliance tulips, in color, the bulbs of which were supplied by this firm. HENRY F. MICHELL COMPANY, Philadelphia. — Catalogue of Bulbs, Seeds. Plants, Supplies, etc. Illustrated. The front cover of this catalogue Is particular- ly attractive, showing excellently em- bossed representations in colors, of Kei- zerkroon tulip, and Grand Maitre hya- cinth, the title of the firm being done in red and gold. Also Wholesale Bulb Catalogue, September to December, 1905. KOSTER St CO, Ssr^i: BOSKOOP, HOLUND Hardy Azal*a5. Boz Treet , ClemfttlB, Conifers. Hydrangeas, Peonies. Pot-OrowD Plants for Forcing. RHODODENDRONS, H. P. ROSES. Etc. Oataloffue free on demand. Mention The Florists' Btcbapge wheo wrltlog. Hollaoii imseni Mi A«k for Oar Catalogne. interest yon. It wOI ENDTZ.VANNK&C0.S8S: Mention the Florists' ■xehsnte when wrltiag. NURSERY STOCK BERBERIS TnUNBERGII ROSA LLCIDA ROSA RUGOSA VIBURNUM DENTATUM VIBURNUM CASSINOIDES and seedling PRUNUS MARITIMA Write for prices. SIDNEY LinLEFIELD, No. Abington, Mass. Mention Tbe Flortsts' Bxchaoire wben wiitlnfc. P n I Hn U I* A japonlca t6.00 auric ala, In splendid varietieB KmiO poIyanthuH, Oolden laced Polyanthna 6.00 Pyrethruui, double and single, In great variety 6.00 Delphluiam. double and single 6.00 Lobelia cardlnalls, aceda and plants 4.00 sypliylitica, the medical plant 4.00 Veronica Isnceolata, seeds only. MyoBotis paluHtrls, great Winter forcing plant 3.00 Disitalis, or Foxglove 3.00 Fnnkia snbcordata, the Blue Day Lily, seeds only. ABcleplas tuberosa, Golden Milk Weed, seeds only. Anemone japonica. Whirlwind 4.00 Iris japonica, finest of ali irle 6.00 TritomaPfltzeri 5.00 Aetata splcata, fine tmeses of white flowers, seeds only. Hollytiocbs, finest doable, in ten varieties, separate, 10c. per packet. CHARLES LONG, ?oVl?e'; ROCHESTER, N.Y. Mention the Florists' Ezchsnge when writing. 7^£6 Fruit TreeM,»maUFrults.OrnomentAl Trees, Kverifreeiis and Hhruba, Shade Trees, Hardy ItoHes, Hardy Plants, Climbers, etc. The Iariee«t and most complete collectioua In [ this country. iiiuotroica lieNcrlDtlvc f-'otaloauc, 144 pa^es, alHi> Oescrlntive List of Novtitles and ^peolaltles fur Fall PiauUnff, mailed FKKF. ELLWANGER & BARRY Mt. Hope Nurseries, Rochester, N. T. Drawer J Established 65 Tears. MeatloD the Florists' Bxchsnce when wrtttos. Headquarters For FIELD-CROWN ROSES Clematis, Peonies, Fruit Trees, Smaii Fruits, etc. WRITE FOE PBI0E8. W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, GENEVA, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Blichange when writing. P. OIWERKERK 216 Jane Street WEEHAWKEN HEIGHTS, N. J. p. O. No. I, Hoboken, N.J. JUST RECEIVED FROM OUR HOLUND NURSERIES Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Spirsa Jap- onica, Lilium Speciosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot -Grown Lilacs, Hydrangea in sorts. Clematis and H. P. Roses in the best sorts. PR.ICCS MODCRATB Ueatlon the Floriiti' Bxchang^ wh,M wrltlii#. Hydrangea Otaksa strong, field-grown plants, fine stock for Easter forcing, from 4 to 10 branches, $10.00 per 100. Ready October 1. Fndlich luv FleW-grown, from 3 to *-"&"*" '"J 8 branches, $6.00 per 100 ; $50.00 per 1000. Dracaena Indivisa $3^oo'perToo; $25.00 per 1000. Donciop '*'<'® stocky plants, $4.00 rdllMcN per 1000; $36.00 per 10,000. Ready September 1. PETER WENK, Ozone Park N.Y. Mention The Florlsti' Eichange when writing. RED BANK NURSERIES^E'^D^g^NTUr" California Privet LARGEST AND FIHEST STOCK IN THE STATE AH sizee from 1 to 5 feet. Write for prices and save money Send for list of other Btock. Mention The Florlsta' Exchange when writing. August Rolker & Sons, '' ''^'^^'r^.V^^^''' New York Horticultural Importing Agents for Foreign Growers of Florlets' Bulbs and Plants, Ornamental Kursery and Fruit Stocks. We supply the trade; send for lists and otlers. Orders booked now for Spring and Fall Deliveries. If— tlon Th« florlBt** BxdianBe when writlar. F. 9^ F. NURSERIES ^™?;i??'' TREES AND PLANTS ^ full assortment Tmde^^atalosrue SPRIN6FIELD NEW JERSEY Mention the FlorlBta' Bxchanj;» when writing. TH[ SHREMISBUR! NURSERIES SKK Oft"er a Fall Line of well-grown Ornamental Stock Call or Write for Prices Eatontown is forty miles from New York on the Southern Division of the C. R. R. of N. J. Mention The PlorlstB* Exchange when writing. 30,000 Viburflum plicatum in all sizes up to 4 feet ■ An unusually fine assortment of all other good shrubs and ornamental I trees can be found here. Write for prices or come and see our stock. I 600 acres. Established 1853. HOOPES, BRO. tL THOMAS, Maple Avenue Nurseries, West Chester, Penna. Upntlon th» Florltita' Bxrbmiirr whpn wrlrlnr r HEMLOCK SPRUCE \ From One to Five Feet High. ^ Broad, bushy trees, filled with branches from top to bottom, and an ^ abundance of fibrous roots that Insure safe transplanting. The larger sizes ^ can be shipped with ball, If desired. Sheared Hemlocks for specimen ^ i>lantlug; others for hedges and evergreen borders. ^ EVERGREENS IN THE GREATEST VARIETY \ at wholesale prices to those who buy for commercial purposes. J Trade List Free. 5 The WM. H. MOON 00. MAKEFIELD AVE. MORRISVILLE, PA. Mention tb« riorUta' Kxdiange whtn writing. Mention The Florists' Dxchange wben writing. J September 23, 10OB The Florists' Exchange 367 NURSERY DEPARTMENT. Conducted by Joseph Meehan. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. E. Albertson, Bridgeport, Ind., president; Orlando Harrison, Berlin, Md., vice-president; George C. Seager, Rochester, N. T., secretary; C. L. Yates, Rochester, N. Y., trea^-rer. THE GOLDEN PRIVET. — Within the last year or two this privet has become quite a favorite plant in London, and in the market we see plants in pots in all sizes, from dwarf, bushy little plants in thumb pots up to quite large specimens, and they sell read- ily. Those properly established in pots retain their leaves all through the Winter, but those taken up from the ground soon get bare of leaves. As a plant for town gardens there are few more attractive sub- jects. I have recently noted many gardens where it has been doing remarkably well, forming quite a nice contrast to the green lawns and the darker- leaved shrubs. For window boxes it also does well, and for this purpose there will always be a large de- mand for it. In most instances, when taken out to make room for Summer flowers, the plants are never used for the same purpose again. When grown in pots they give but little more trouble than they do in the ground, for the pots may be plunged in the ground and will require but little attention except as to watering. If some of the roots do get out Into the ground, the plants will not suffer when taken up if they are well watered: but 1 find if they are taken up from the ground and potted, even if the greatest care is taken, they lose their leaves. If grow- ing this is not altogether so profitable as some things, it comes in at a time when there is not much else to fill the stands, and there is little difficulty in keeping up a regular succession of stock. This privet is also extensively used for cut foliage, and at the price it makes, it should be a profitable crop, and it is in use all the year round. — METROPOLITAN, in The Horticultural Advertiser. The true golden privet by experiments made in a Flatbush nursery has proved there perfectly hardy during the last three severe Winters. From this we judge that nurserymen in our latitude and fur- ther south may safely use It and not be disappointed. New York. W. ROLKBR. Transplanting Stock. By the time these notes are before our readers, it will be high time to attend to the transplanting of much of the nursery stock. The copious rains throughout the greater part of the country have left the ground in capital condition for planting, and greater success will follow the transplanting now than will that done a month or more later. Trees and shrubs are still full of foliage, but this makes no difference. Strip it oft. It has done its work, or so nearly so that the harm of stripping it off will count for nothing against the advantages of the early planting. Trees and shrubs planted by the second week in October have several weeks in which to form fresh fibres before Winter comes, and this they do, as any one can prove who will set a tree now and dig it up again for examination before Winter prevents. There will be lots of fibrous roots formed. That a tree is secure when this has been accomplished needs no words to prove. It is difficult to get average cus- tomers to take to the idea of Fall planting. Their gardens and grounds have afforded them pleasure for months, and there is less interest in horticulture than there is in Spring. After Winter has passed everyone Is anxious to get on to his garden. Still, the florist and the nurseryman can do much toward bringing about a belief in the advantages of Fall planting. Their voices can be raised In its advocacy and their own transplanting can be carried out. The foregoing notes concern the stock of a de- ciduous nature. That of an evergreen character re- quires somewhat different treatment. When rainy, cool weather prevails, such as we have had through- out August and September, evergreens may be moved to great advantage. Unless in situations south of Pennsylvania, it Is not well to plant many evergreens after the close of September. Still, with lots of mois- ture in the soil, many October plantings have been very successful, and where good balls of earth are attached to the trees it Is fairly safe to set them out. When It is intended to pot shrubs for forcing, no delay should be permitted In getting them secured. The same reason as given above, the forming of new fibres, holds good for early potting as It does for outdoor planting. In fact. If potted in Spring, it Is even still better than when done now. Azaleas, rho- dodendrons, laburnums, staphyleas, snowballs, welge- lias, spirzeas, xanthoceras, flowering almonds, flower- ing peaches, golden bell, mock orange, are all eligi- ble subjects, as well as all shrubs that flower in early Spring. The late Summer blooming ones take a longer lime to force than the others do. It is not always possible to remember the proper time for doing work such as these notes refer to. hence we call attention to it now. It is opportune, and something the doing of which will surely result In pleasure later on. The Prairie Rose, R. Setigera. For a long time the wild prairie rose, Rosa setl- gera, was not at all abundant In nurseries, and It was not uncommon for nurserymen to be unable to fill orders for It, but It Is different to-day — all de- mands can be met. The reason tor the change lie.s In the fact that In former days the supply came alto- gether from cuttings, while now seeds are easily had, and seedlings follow In abundance. The many years before the advent of seed-bearing plants there were a few plants appar- ently wild about German- town, but these never bore seeds. Just how they got there, or whether truly wild. Is not known. The beauty of this rose and its late flowering caused a great demand for It; and. looking the matter up, an abundance of seeds were obtained from Texas. The seedlings from these were largely seed-bearing, and the plants being freely dis- tributed, there Is now no further trouble in securing seeds and seedlings. We are accustomed to look on all roses as June ones, but inasmuch as concerns this prairie rose, in Pennsylvania it does not flower until well to- ward the close of June or in early July. The lovely pink of the flowers of this rose, as Its single blossoms so well display. Is unsurpassed in beauty by any other. It Is, too, a profuse bloomer, and if it or another climb- ing rose like it. could be had to flower all the sea- son long, what a treasure it would be! The seed pods of this rose are exceedingly small for a rose, smaller than those of any other of the common natives of this family. The seeds should be sown In Autumn: or in Spring, if kept in slightly moist soil until sowing time comes. White Oaks from Seed.' Since forestry subjects have attracted wide atten- tion of late, a great deal of interest is taken In the procuring and sowing of seeds of sorts that have proved the most desirable. Catalpa, white pine, yel- low locust and white oak are all mentioned promi- nently. The three at the liead of the list are such as require Spring sowing; the seed of the white oak must be sown In Autumn. The subject Is mentioned now because very few understand that the white oak must be sown as soon as ripe in Autumn. It Is one of the oaks the acorns of which sprout as soon as they fall, and cannot be kept in good condition for Spring sowing. It is useless to try to hold them over. If kept dry. they soon lose their vitality, and If damp they make a length of root which prevents their being sown to advantage. Therefore a bed should be made, and the acorns sown as soon as they ripen. In October. There are several of what are called the white oak section of acorns requiring the same treatment, but not all of them. Seeds of bl- color and some few others will keep until Spring. Foreign nurserymen often try to secure this oak. Years ago they took seedlings, but nearly all foreign countries prohibit the importation of trees from this country, so between this and the difficulty of getting acorns there safely, it throws them on to relying on their own trees for acorns, for they have many of this and others of our oaks of bearing size. For the use of our own foresters there will surely be a good demand for seedlings of this oak, as well as for those of the white pine, catalpa, yellow locust and many other valuable forest trees. Nearly all nurserymen have some knowledge of how to sow the seeds. The pine and catalpa can be sown as received, but many, although not all who sow them, soak the locust in warm water for twenty-four hours before sowing. The seeds are so hard that the soaking helps them. Sow all as early in Spring as possible, to have the seedlings well above ground be- fore hot weather comes. When It can be done It is well to shade the beds after the seeds are sown. Seeds germinate better in the dark. . The crop of white oak acorns seems very promising this Fall, offering a good opportunity to those who may wish to sow beds of them. The Evergreen Character of Euonymns Sleboldlanns. With the Introduction of the Euonymus Sleboldia- nus came the statement that It was a hardy ever- green, something planters were glad to hear. But It i ^ m ^^P^^^ iM ^i^ r. ;:r,^^SfetS^>^ - -^^'V^ ^mF' ■d^iT .0.V ' r^ 'S^ y-j^^ «^-%^^ ^Mr^ !.-•>/. <« -. -a*'** ^r 'vr:*<»J '*«? :?•■:>>■-> •■' '-■^' • .->;-.:?*^'C^ ^ ^:t '.^ w ■ -'^I^^F^ -^- ■ "*•■;. V-^-S^, M V^f%'^ ^ :' ^' ."^ ^Y".^- '- ■ ' - ^ - ''"'<'■ -■-*■' ..» ■■■■-■}, A* '''-■ ■ ^^ , / 1, ■ ■ .V^:'.-^ ' - - - ^ -.'i Rosa Setleera var., Queen of the Prairies Photo by John F. Johnson Is not evergreen with us, nor Is it so where It freezes hard. Whether or not It retains its foliage fresh through the Winter depends on the amount of frost it receives. As It behaves with us, the leaves are green until there comes a hard freezing; then they drop at once. That it is the cold that makes It deciduous is proved by the fact that if a branch be near the ground where dead leaves will blow over It, or where snows will cover It, the foliage will keep fresh and green until Spring. Other shrubs behave In the same way, the California privet for one. A low, covered branch will prove evergreen, the re- mainder of the bush being deciduous. There Is also a viburnum that behaves similarly — the V. Sleboldl. This is just as green In foliage as it ever Is when the first hard freezings come, but the next day the leaves have all fallen, save on a branch which may be cov- ered up In some way. Northern folk must be content to look on this euonymus as a deciduous shrub. Leaves of Ampelopsls Veltchil In Floral Work. The English Horticultural Advertiser, referring to various plants the foliage of which Is useful for florists' work, mentions among them the Ampelopsls Veltchil, beautifully colored leaves of which. It says, were in the market last season, "and made from two to three shillings per dozen bunches of about twelve No prettier leaves are to be had than those of this ampelopsls, and when changing color In late Fall they are particularly handsome. The leaves have not the leathery character of the galax. which Is so much used, and away from moisture they would soon lose their form. Where they could be kept moist, more beautiful leaves could not be had. The Advertiser also mentioned as available for flor- ists' use the foliage of Prunus plssardl and Rhus co- tlnus, but the objection that both so quickly shrivel after being cut Is against their employment, except- ing for the most temporary purposes. JOSEPH MEEHAN. 368 The Plorists' Exchange -*^s Breimhilde N -"Brutoa Just the blooms you arc looking for to start your Cut Flower busi- ness the coming season. Nothing quite so effective at this season of the year as these superb Dahlias for decorating or vase work. An unlimited supply from the 130 acres, ^rown at Atco by L. K. PEACOCK, Inc., insures all orders bein^ filled on the short- est notice. RIBBONS and SUPPLIES S.S.PENNOCK The Wholesale Florist of Philadelphia 1612 to 1618 LUDLOW STREET Mention the nortata* Bxehange when writtng. C.YanKleef^Co. Boskoop, Holland, Nursery Association BOSKOOP (HOLLAND) Roses, Rhodedendrons, Clematis, Buius, Etc. >0 AGENTS NO AGENTS Catalogue free on request. Mention The Florlgta' Exchange when writing. PEONIES Wholesale and retail catalogues ready for dletrl- bution. Bent free ou appllcatlor. All stock ffuaranteed tme to name. Send your orders in early to be assured of a good collection for Fall planting. PETERSON NURSERY 605 W. Peterson Ave. CHICAGO, ILL UeatlOB Tlw norlats* Bzchante when writlDg. PEONIES 100 1000 Queen Victoria (Whltleyl) «9 00 »80.0O Festlva Maxima 30.00 260.00 Fraprans (the bloom producer)... . 6.00 50.00 For 10,000 rates and other varieties, write to eiLBERT H. WILD, Sarcoxie, Mo. Mention the PTorlata' exchange when wrltlnt. PEONIES DlTielons to average more than 3 eyes, $10.00 per 100. SEND FOR LIST. EDWARD SWAYNE, Wtst Chisttr, Pa. Mention Hie riorlati* Bzchange when wrltlnr. HyilraDgea Otatisa Field-grown, flne plants, $10.00, $12.00 and $16.00 per 100. Order now tor Pall delivery. Terms, cash or satisfactory references. BAUR FLORAL CO., Erie, Pa. Mention the l^lortif ' Kxchanjre when writing. A BARGAIN IN PLANTS Boston Ferns, 2*^ In., $4.00 per 100; 31u..$8.00 per 100: 4 in.. $12 00 pflr 100; 5 in., $20.00 per 100, (t in., $40.00 per lUU. nracsana Indivlsa, 6 in.. pot-Krown. fine. $2.5fl per doE.; $20.00 per lOO; Asparagus ^prengeri. 2% in.. $2.60 oer 100. Asparagus PIuiuomub Naiias, 2H^ Id., $3.00 per 100. Stevia,2mn..$2 50 per 100. AlysHum, S In., *3 OU per 100. Fleld-gron ii Violets. P. of Wales and Campbell. $5.00 per 100. All the above Is well- grown and In healthy condition. Casli, please. CONVERSE GREENHOUSES, Webster, nass. Mention the Flortits* Bxehance when writing. Roses m um stoci Norway Maples, IJ^ to 2 In. cal., 12 to 16 ft. high. Linden. 1!4 to 2H cal , 10 to 12 ft. high. Elms. \i4 to 2 in. cal.. 10 ft high. Horse (Jhest- nat,2 to 3!^ in. cal , 8 to 10 ft. hl^h. standard California Privet, 5 ft. high, round bushy heads, standard California Privet, busby, 4 to 5 ft., flne f-r lawn. 50,000 Cal. Privet, 21^ to 3 ft. bush. .$18.00 per 1000 3 to 4 ft. •' .. 22.00 " Yucca Filaiuentosa, blooming plants 35.00 per 100 Deutzia Gracilis, 2 and 3 years 5.00 " Althea, pink and white, 4 ft. hish .. 8.00 RnCDC I^eld-growu. bushy, for 5 and 6 in. pots, nUdCd $8.00 per 100. Apgrlpina. Little Pet, Francia Krutcer, Hermosa, Mme. Bravey, Clothllde Soupert, Mme. Camille, Peonia, Mme, Plantier, Crimson Rftnil)ler, Queen of the Prairie etc. Hollyhoik. 2^^ in. pots, $1.00 per IdO, $.10.00 per 1000; Double red. white, pink and yt-llow. Sweet William. 2'ii In. pots, $1.00 per l(Hl. $30.00 per 1000. AmpelopalB Veitchli, 3 In. pots, $4.00 per 10(1, $30.00 per 1000. CARLMAN RIBSAM. Tranton, N. J. Mention The Florists' Exchange when wrltlBg. September 3S, 190A The Plorists' Exchange 369 LIST OF ADVERTISERS Allcu J K 3SB AUea W S Co 385 Andersou & Cbrlsten- sen 378 Aschuiaun G 37ti Andorra Nurseries. .360 Atlantic Const Nurs.3tK3 Bader J 379 liakor \V J 3S6 Banner J L & Co. -.388 BartUiJ J V 38a Barrows U H & Sou. 378 Bartlett G S 370 Baur Floral Co 368 Bay State Nurs 366 Uayersdoi-fer U & Ck) 390 Beach J E 370 Beaulieu H 365 Beaven E A 388 Beckert W C 365 Bernhelmer E 382 Berulng H U 386 Berger H H & Co. .365 Black Chas 369-81 Blake B S & Son... 370 Bloom J S 378 BUnn E A 381 Bobblnk & Atkins.. 369 Bock Wm A 378 Eoddlngton A T 364 Bonnet & Blake 385 Boulon F & Son 369 Breoueman J U....370 Brown Peter 381 Bryaul J M 365 Buruham Hitcliiugs Pierson Co 384 Burpee W A Co 3C4 Byer Floral Co 381 Byer Bros 379 Caldwell W B Co 390 Campbell C H 379 Carmody J D 389 Cassidy J 389 Charlton J & Ilro...369 Chicago Cam Co....3(i9 Chllds J L 304 Chinnick W J 381 Cohausie Carn Co... 379 Collins Thos 382 Conard & Jones 370 Condon J 381 Conuell B 381-82 Converse G' houses. -.368 Cottage Gardens 363 Cowee A 364 Cowee W J 386 Cowen's N Sons.... 389 Craig K & Son 370 Crowl Fern Co 388 Cunningham J H....378 Cut Flower Ex 385 Davis A B & Sons. .382 Deamud J B 386 Dietscb A Co 390 Diller Caskey & Co.. 389 Dillon G'bouse Mfg Co 389 Dillon J L 383 Dorner F & Sons 382 Dorvah V S 3.82 Donvres Vineries . . . .3t>4 lloyle J A 370 Direer Hy A 371-SS Duke J H 360 Dumont & Co 386 Button C S 381 Eden Nurs 381 Bichholz H 382 Eisele C 390 Elizabeth Nurs Co.. 365 Ellfott W & Sons... 364 Elli..tt W H 363 Ellwanger & Barry.. 366 Emmans Geo M 379 Endtz Van Ness & Co 366 Esler J 389 Evans Chas 383 Etzold & Co 364 Fancher A E 381 Feltbousen J E 381 F & F Nurseries 366 Fisher U 383 Foley Mtg Co 390 Ford Bros 385 Foster L H 378 Garland G M 389 Gbormley W 385 Giblin & Co 389 Goddard S J 383 Greenhouse Co 390 Grohe F 364 Gunther W H 385 Guttman A J 385 Hammond B 388 Hantord R G 379 Hansen & Lund8ted.382 Harris B 381 Harrison C S 370 Hartje J 382 Harvey A & Sons... 383 Heacocb Jos ..378 Heiss J B 383 Herr A M 381 Herrmann A 390 Hcrzog Wm 378 Hews A H & Co 390 Hicks & Crawbuck . . 385 Hilfinger Bros 388 Hills C R 370 Hill E G & Co 386 Hippard B .390 Holton & Hunkel Co. 386 Hoopes Bjos & Thoraae 366 Horan B 0 385 Horticultural Adv . . . 388 Hubert & Co 365 Hughes G J 381 Igoc Bros 382 Ind Flower Co 382 Jackson John H 389 Jackson & Perkins 369-70 Jacobs S & Son 390 Jennings E B 364 Johnson & Stokes... 365 Johnson Heating Co. .389 Jones H T 366 Kastlng W F 386 Katzensteln & Co.. 366 Kelr Wm 378 Kilbourn R 379 Klmberly P H 382 King Const Co 390 Klokner A 388 Koster & Co 366 Kreshover L J 388 Krick W C 388 Kroescheli Bros Co. 390 Kronioger M 369 Kuebler Wm H 385 I.agar & Hurrell 379 Lang J 385 Lappe J 381 l-augjahr A H 385 Langle U 381 Lewis W L 382 Lecakes N & Co 387 LePage N 381 Limbach C 389 LlttleBeld S 366 Lock land Lnm Co. . .389 Long Chas 306 Lutton W H 389 Mader P 381 Maennis 379 Marquissee E 383 Maxwell Mfg Co 390 McFadden E C 378 McKellar C W 386 McKusick Wm E...387 McManus J 385 Meier E 378 Metairie Ridge Nurs Co 378 Metropolitan, Material Co 384 Mitchell H P Co 365 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 388 MItting A 365 Moniuger J C Co 389 Moon Wm H Co 366 Moore Hentz & Nash. 385 Morrison J 381 Murdock & Co 386 Nat'l Florists Board of Trade 388 National Plant Co.. 379 Nicotine Mtg Co 388 Niessen Leo 382 Niquet F 382 Ouwerke.rk P 366 Page 0 S 370 Parker G'houses 382 Parsil H .381 Peacock L K 365 Pennock S S 368-69 Peterson Nurs 368 I'hila Cut Flow Co.. 387 Phila Market 387 Philips H Seed Co.. 364 Pierce P O Co 389 Pierson F R Co 36:! Pittsbg Cut Flow Co.387 Pittsburg Fl Bxch..3,S6 Polworth C C Co 386 Quaker City Machine Co 389 Rawllngs B 1 379 Rawson W W Co 364 Raynor J 1 385 Bed Bank Nurs 366 Reed & Keller 387 Reich V B 384 Reld B 386 Reinberg P 383 Reinberg G 386 Renter S J 383 Ribsam C 368 Rine P B 382 Robinson H M Co. .387 Bolber & Sons 366 Rossig Bros 387 Rowehl & Granz.. 364-83 Rupp J F 364 Saltford Geo 385 Bander & Son 378 Schmidt Co J C .381 Schmltz F W O .364 Scollay J A 879-89 Scott J 378 Scranton Pi Sup Co.. 387 Shelland G'houses . . . 365 Sheridan W P 385 Sherwood B R 382 Shrewsbury Nurs ...366 Sievers J H & Co... 383 Simpson R 388 Skidelsky S S 381 Slinn &, Thompson.. 385 Smith N & Son 379 Smith W C 379 Smith W & T Co 366 Smith & Gannett... 381 Spencer Wire Co... 388 Standard G'houses . . 383 Steinhoff H 370 Stearns A T Lum Co. 389 Storrs & Harrison Co 378 StoothotE H A 380 Studec N 379 Stumpp & Walter Co 364-87-88 Stuppe Wm 369 Swayne B 368 Swayne W 381 Syracuse Pottery Co. 388 Taylor B J 383 Thomas H 381 Thompson J D Co.. 382 Thompson W 389 Thorburn J M & Co. 364 Totty C H 382 Traendly & Schenck.385 Van Kleef C & Co.. 368 Vaughan's Seed Store 363 Vaughan & Sperry..386 Velle Bros 382 Vesey W J & M S..382 Vick'B Sons Jas 365 Vincent R & Sons. .378 Von Aesch A 382 Ward R M & Co 365 Weber C S & Co 389 Weber H Son 383 Weeber & Don 365 Welch Bros 386 WenisoD A 881 Wenk P 368 Weston H 379 Werthelmer & Co... 388 Whllldln Pottery 388 Whitton Chas 381 Wletor Bros 383 Wild G H 368 Winterich 0 381 Winterson B P Co.. 386 Wood Bros 370 Woodhouse 382 Contents. American Pomological Society ...377 Canadian News 376 Club and Society Doings (Por- traits) 372-3 Pail Flower Sliows. List of 380 Fall Show Massaoliusetts Horticul- tural Society 374 Float. Newport Horticultural So- ciety's (Illus.) 375 Heating Problems 378 Kansas City Flower Show 373 IVicMillan Memorial Fountain (Il- lus.) .372-374 Newport (R. I.) Horticultural So- ciety's Show 375 Nursery Department (Illus.) 367 OBITUARY — N. Baker, P. C. Goble, W. E. Chapin, Wm. Kutschbach. . . .373 Question Box 376 Retail Florist, For the 374 Roses 370 Seed Trade Report". 36 5 TRADE NOTES^- Syracuse, Utica 376 Boston, New York, Philadelphia. 377 Chicago, St. Louis 380 Buffalo 385 Hartford, Conn 386 Indianapolis, Omaha. San Fran- cisco 3 S 7 Vaughan's Seed Store Exhibits at Portland Exposition (Illus.) .... 375 Week's Work, The 381 Worcester Conserra- Young J 385 torles 370 Zangen O V 364 Woundy H M 382 Zlmmer Chas 382 Young A L & Co. . . .385 Zlrnglebel D .381 INDEX TO STOCK ADVERTISED a, col. 1; b. col. 2; c. col. 3; d, coL 4. Abutllon 381 Aljssum ..368-78-79-81 Araucaria 378-79 Asparagus. 363-65-68-69- 70-78-79-81-82-90 Azaleas 366-79 Bedding Plants 381 Begonias 378-79-81 Berberls 366 Boxwood 366-68 Bulbs 363-64-65-66 Callas 363-64-65 Capsicum 378-81-82 Carnations ...363-69-70- 78-81-82-83 Chrysanthemums ...378 Cineraria ..364-65-79-81 Clematis 306-68-90 Coleus 378 Conifers 366 Orotons 370-78 Cryptomeria 379 Cuphea 379 Cut Flowers 368-85-86-87 Cycas 364-78 Cyclamen ..364-65-78-81 Dahlias 365-68 Daisies ...364-65-78-79- 81-90 Decorative Plants 370-78-79 Delphinium 3*4-66 Deutzla 368 Dielytra 366-81 Digitalis 366 Dracaena 366-68-78-70-81 Euphorbia 378 Evergreens 366-69 Ferns 365-68-70-78-79-81-82 Fern Spore 378 Picus 370-78-79 Freesla 363-64-65 Fruits 366 Funkla 366 Genista 379 Geraniums 378-79-81 Gladioli 364 GreviUea 378 Hardy Perennials 366-70-71 Helltrope 878 Hollyhocks ...386-79-81 Hyacinths 363-65 Hydrangeas 366-68-69-78-79-90 Iris 366 Ivy 366-90 Lantana 378 Lilies 364-65-68-78 Lily of the Valley.. 384 Lobelia 386 Myosotls 379-81 Narcissus . . 383-64-65-88 Nursery Stock ....365-66-88-89 Orchids 378-79 Palms 870-78-79-82 Pandanus 370 Pansy 384-85-66-69-78-79-81-90 Peonies 363-65-66-68-60-70 Phlox 360 Pinks 370-81 Poinsettlas 370-78 Plumbago 378 Primula 364-6S-78-79-81-90 Privet 368-69 Pyrethrum 366 Rhododendrons ...386-68 Roses 366-68-60-70-78-70-82-83 Seeds 384-60 Shrubs 366 Smilax 378-79-81-00 Solanum 378-79 Spiraea 366 Stevia 370 Swalnsona 378 Trees 365-66 Tulips 363-85 Vegetables 378 Viburnum 366 Vines and Climbers. 386 Vinca 378-70-81 Violets 368-70-81 Yucca 388 MISCELLANEOUS. .Artificial Leaves 387 Boilers 384-89.90 Bone Meal 370 Boxes 387 Collections 388 Decorative Greenery 386-87-88 Designs 386-87-90 Engravings 365b Fertilizers . . . 365a-70-8S Fittings 384-89-90 Florists' Letters 387 Florists' Supplies 385-88-87-88-00 Flower Pots. Tubs, etc 388-00 Galax 387-88 Glass 384-80-00 Glazing Points 384-88 Greenhouse Bldg 384-80-90 Gutters 380-00 Hall Insurance 380 Hose 384 Immortelles 387 Insecticide. 380-87-88-90 Lumber 384-89 Mastica 380 Moss and Peat364-87-88 Mushroon Spawn. . . .364 Newspaper 388 Paints and Paint Sup- pUes 384-89 Pipe, Joints, Valves 384-89-90 Pumps 384 Putty 384-89 Ribbons 387 Sash 389-90 Stakes and Supports 364-82-88 Tile 389 Tools and Implements.. 384-89 Ventilators . . .884-89-00 Wants 884 Water Tower 390 Wire 387-88 Wh-e Clip 370 Wired Tootplcbs 886 CKRNKTIONS 300 Hill Sport. 160 Murphy's White. 200 Floriina. 50 Harry Fenn. 60 Dorothy. 50 Boston Market. 26 Lillian Pond, $6.00 per 100 : the lot for $35.00. These are nice sized plants, but have more than we need for our own use. JOHN H. DUKE, TROY, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. ■^■^■m/C'r Two, three and four ■^■f ■ Y MZ I years old for hedging, ■ ■» ■ » ■— ■ per 100, $2.00 to $10.00. Four t" nine yoftrs old, all shapes, 6 to 12 feet, per 100. $50.10 to $600.00. A few round ebapo, Cx'.i feet. $26.00 eai-h. k/1 ^nTI Jp forOemetery,etc.,fleld-grown, ~ ■ ■ ■€!■_■_ per 10 ), $0.00. HAI T>& &AAF Well rooted cut- ■■WLI O t7/%UL tings, 100, $2.00. GOLDEN OLOW Uf'oHi,-^''' fOX GLOVE ""^iffs'i.or' ''''"'■ Ti»»ure Culture Pure ML8nR00M SPAWN ^.^ eties on hami for Inspection and sale. Book of prices, culture and all about growing free by mall. F. A. B0LLE8, Brooklyn, N.Y. Coney Island Ave. and Ave. L. UeptloD the FlorlBtg* Bicbanfe when wiitliig. CHOICE CALIFORNIA PRIVET 4 feet to i}i. $4.00 per 100; 3 feet to 4. $3.60 per 100, 2"feetto3, 12,50 per 100. Payment must be aent wflh order. The plants are shipped F. O. B." Atlantic Coast Nuraerles, Office, 606 4th Ave., Aabury Park, N. J, Mentlnn Thp Florists' Eiebang'? when writing. BOBBINK& Atkins Nurserymen and Florists VI8ITOB8 INVITED. RUTHERFORD, N.J. Aak for Wholesale Oatalocne. Mention the Florliti' Bichaiute when writing. Urge Assortment EVERGREENS Speclalttes— White Pine, Hemlock and Large Evergreens. Spring Hat for details. Andorra Nurseries Wm. Warner Harper. Prop. CHESTNUT HILL, PA. Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlog. CALIFORNIA PRIVET For Fall Delivery I will have a full stock of well-grown plants, two years old. Also strong three-year plants, transplanted, stocky and well furnished. Orders can be placed now to an advantage. CHAS. BLACK, Hightstown, N. J. tlentloD the Florltti Bxcham wh>n wrttJDg PEONIES FESTIVA MAXIMA, largest and best of all; white. 3-5 eyes, $5.00 per doz. ; $35.00 per 100, 7-10 eyes, $7 00 per doz. ; $50.00 per 100. RICHARDSON'S RUBRA 8UPERBA, brightest red; best keeper, producer and pro^ Uflc. 3-5 eyes, $3,00 per doz. ; $20.00 per lOO. 7-10 eyes. $4.00 per doz. ; $30.00 per 100. FRANCES ORTEGAIi, very deep rich crlm- s n, large and extremely prolific. 3-5 eyes, $2.00 per doz.; $12.60 per 100. 7-10 eyes, $3.00 per doz. : $20.00 per 100. Ine and yello-w, $2.60 perlOOO. SAMUEL S. PENNOCK The Wholesale Florist of Philadelphia Uentloii tli« nortita' Bxcbawt whn wrltliai. FleiMlrowD Garnailons 4000 Prosperity. For 100, $4.00; per 1000, $35.00. 500 Enchantress. Per 100, $7.00 ; per 1000, $65.00. 600 Lawson,$5.00 per 100. Strong, healthy plants. Cash with order. E. N. KROMINGEB, Allentown. Pa. CARNATIONS Field-grown PROSPERITY, nice plants, which I offer while they last at $35,00 per 1000. W. B. JOBES, r'H"lt;:' Bordentown, N. J. VIOLET PLANTS Farqntiar, I^ady Campbellt niarle L,oalse and La Prance* clean and healthy, $5.00 per 100 ; $45.00 per 1000. HERM. BOWMAN IVIamaronectc Avenue, TTlilte Plains, N.Y. VIOLETS Marie lionise, strictly clean, healthy plants, from soli, $2.60 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Smaller ones half above rates. R. KILBOURN. Clinton. N. Y. BOSTON FERNS Out of bench. Suitable for 6 in. pots. $20.00 per 100. PAUL BRUMMER Cash only. Corona, L. I., N. Y. GOLD MEDAL PEONIES Our collection ot Peoniea ^as awarded the ONLY GOLD 3tBDAL at the St. LoS World'8 Fair last season. We hav6l2i) named varieties, and oflfer ae follows- Pink and Rose, named varieties, $8.00 per lOO' White and Purple, named varieties, $12 00 per 100. Yellow, named varieties. $15.00 per 100. We also have 36 named kinds of Dwarf Laree Flowering PHLOX, $5.00 per 100; $16.00 per lOW). Baby Rambler ROSES, strong, aeld-erown plants, $26.00 per 100. grown Please send for price list, JOHN CHARLTON & SONS, Rocliester, N. Y. The Sea Cliff Nurseries FLORISTS, HORTICULTURISTS and UNDSCAPE ARCHITECTS Dwarf and Trained Fruit Trees a Specialty We are now oflfering FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS Mrs. Thos. W, Lawson, good planU with from 4 to 6 shoots, at if3.50 per 100. A great bargain in MUSA ENSETE (Banana plant), extra large plants, very healthy, 5 to 7 ft high, tnmhs 6 to 10 in. in diameter, with 8 to 1? leaves; fine plants for parlors and winter gardens In tubs at $1.50 each. Special prices on large quan- VIOLETS, Princess of Wales, good. Btrone young plants, at $1.25 per 100: $10.00 per 1000. Prompt delivery. Cash with order, please FD. BOULON & SON, Sea Cliff, L. !., N. Y. HYDRANGEAS strong Plants from Outdoor Beds Otaksa, Thos. Hogg, Red Branched 100 With 7 to 12 flowering crowns $12 00 With 5 to 6 flowering crowns .'.'.*.** 900 With 4 flowering crowns .'.'.*.'.'.'.'.'.'.'." tIoo Japonica Rosea '^^'^^ro^t^grLlrnct^. ASPARAGUS ll'^o'pii'ii>&'.''- *'■"" '"'"^■- PLUMOSU8 NANUS SPKENGERI Fine Stock and guaranteed to please, JACKSON & PERKINS CO. Kir/o'^RK Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. 370 The Florists' Exchange I I B I Neat, well illustrated ft-page folder, | "PEONIES and PERENNIALS"— a sue cession of flowers from early Spring till the hard frosts of Autumn— free for the asking. i Send to C. S. HARRISON, York, Nebraska j MentloB rtsr Florlsrt' Eiohange when writing. Do you want the very best Florists' Rose for all kinds of decorative work? We are booklDe orders now for Pfn|^||k|» 60 to ion plants at $7.50 per 100. CKIViraO Write for prices ou large lots. S. Eiwanson said aboat It in 'Tloilsti' Review " of June 16. 1905, and DOROTHY Send for reprint of what A, reportB of other prominent floriBte. CRIMSON IIAUBLKR. two years, strong. 99.00 per 100. HVBBID PEBPETIIALS, Bood assortment, $9.00 to SI 0.00 per 100. Send for our Wholesale Price Ust. Use printed stationery. We send it only to the trade. New York JACKSON & PERKINS CO., Newark, BABY RAMBLER On its own roots. Strong, healthy, 214-ln. plants, $2.00 per doz.; $12.50 per 100 ; $100.00 per 1000. Ready to ship at once. A few 3-ln. plants, $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. THE CONARD & JONES CO.. 'WEST GROYE, PA. Heotton Thp FloHntn" IVxrbanrp wh» wrltlnr. ^ ^^ BARTLETT'S Pure Bone Flour Twenty-eight years have proved its value. GEORGE S. BARTLETT.^'S'k'^^'^gTrKir lf«DtloD the riorlata' BzebftaK* whtt* wrltlas. BABY RAMBLER 2*^ in. pots, stronB plants, clean and healthy, $1.1K) per doz.; »8.00 per 100; 1!^ in., $7.00 per 100. Lfl Dstroit '^ '° • *'■'" "" *°°- Crimson Rambler Jinwoop"!"" H. P. BOSES, fine young stuff, 2 Inch pots, $3.00 per 100 QeneralJacquemlnot Mmo. Chas. Wood Magna Charta Mrs. .John Lalne Ball of Snow Captain Christy Panl Neyron Jno. Hopper TEA and BVEBBI.OOMING Tarietles, 2H in., tZ.OO per 100 C. Sonpert Kalserln White Cochet Helen Oonld Ivory La France Maman Cochet Etolle de Lyon Marechal Nlel 8onv.de Pierre NottlnB Two-year-old plants of above yarieties ready October 1. Send your lists for prices. JOHN A. DOYLE, o^r.,. EXTRA FINE ROSE STOCK To Closa Out Umtlan Tk* narlsu' lieksMs Springfield, Ohio kH wTltlac. Bridesmaid, grafted, 1 in. and 3^ in $8 00 Bridesmaid, own roots, 4 in. and 3 in 4.00 SMILAX PLANTS. 2Sj In., per 100, $2.00; fine 3 In., In flower and herry, ' Per 1001 • 1 Smllax, fine strong plants, 2H; In $1.60 Forget-Me-Nots, fine field clumps, for Winter-flowering 4.00 Stevia, fine field clumps 8.00 Pansies, finest large flowered, transplanted, 50c. per 100 ; $4.00 per 1000. Larger plants (In flower and bud), 70c. per 100 : $6.00 per 1000. C. R. HILLS, CRANw n m •- . a, « , lleBtton the norlsts' Bxebange wbta wrltlig, 4.0O Per 100 iAsparaerus Plumosns Nanus, 3>4' In $3.00 ■ ■ " •• 3 in 6.00 Hydrangea Otaksa, fine, 4 In 8.00 Begonia Vernon, stock plants, 4 in 6.00 Double Daisies, Longtellow, Snowball, fine I transplanted plants rrom Irames, 1000,14.00 .60 .Shasta DalsioB. flne, field clumps 6.00 I RAPIDS, MICHIGAN September 38, 10OS The Florists' Exchange 371 DREER'8 HARDY PERENNIALS THE nOSr EXTENSIVE COLLECTION IN THE COUNTRY. STANDARD VARIETIES IN UNLIHITED QUANTITY. NEW AND RARER VARIETIES IN GREAT ASSORTHENT. QUALITY OF STOCK OF OUR USUAL WELL-KNOWN HIGH STANDARD. SIZE OF PLANTS correct to give the best and quickest result?, based on many years* experience with this class of stock. For a ntore complete list see our current Wholesale List Doz. 100 Acanthus Latifolius. 4-lnch pota ?2 00 $15 On Mollis. 4-lncli pots 2 00 15 00 Aconitum Fisheri. Strong 1 25 10 00 Napellus. Strong 1 25 10 00 Autumnale. Strong 1 25 10 00 Achillea Filipendula, Strong divis- ions 75 6 00 Millefolium Roseum. 3-inch pots.. 75 5 00 "The Pearl." 3-inch pots 75 5 00 Eupatorium. Strong divisions 100 8 00 Tomentosa, Strong divisions 1 00 S 00 Adonis. Pyrenaica. Strong 1 50 12 00 Vernalis. Strong 1 00 8 00 fgopodiuin, Fodagraria Variegata.. 75 6 00 Alyssum, Saxatile Compactum. 3- inch pots 75 6 00 Per 1000 Anemone Japonica. 3-Inch pots.^SO 00 75 6 00 aueen Charlotte. 3-loch pots 50 00 75 6 00 Whirlwind. 3-lnch pots 50 00 75 fi 00 Rosea Superha. 3-lnch pots 1 00 8 00 Prince Henry 1 25 10 00 Pennsylvanica. 3-inch pots 75 5 00 Sylvestris Eliza Fellman, 3-inch pots 1 50 12 00 Anthericum, Liliastrum. Strong.... 75 5 00 Liliago. Strang 75 5 00 Aquilegia Chrysantha. 4-lncb pots... 75 6 00 California Hybrids. 4-lnch pots.. 75 6 00 Coerulea. 3-inch pots 75 6 00 Canadensis. 3-lnch pots 75 5 00 Nivea Grandiflora. 4-lnch pots... 75 6 00 Skinneri. 4-lnch pots 75 6 00 Vulgaris fl. pi, 4-lnch pots 75 6 00 Arabia, Alpina. 3-inch pots 60 5 00 Alpina flora plena. Field grown.. 1 00 8 00 Anneria Maritima Splendens. 3-lDcb pots 75 6 00 Maritima Alba. 3-lnch pots 75 6 00 Artemisia Abrotanum. Strong 75 6 00 Purshiana. Strong 7Ji 6 00 Stelleriana. Strong 75 6 00 Asclepias, Tuberosa. Strong. 1 year old 75 6 00 Aubretia, Hendersoni 125 10 00 Lelchtlini 1 25 10 00 Aster Alpinus. 4-lnch pots 75 6 00 Speciosus. 4-inch iwts 75 6 00 SuperbHS. 4-lnch jwts 75 6 00 Albus. 4-lncb pots 75 6 00 Hardy Ai^iters Amellus Elegans. Very large. Light blue. IS inches. Amethystinus. Large amethyst blue. 3 feet. Satschi. Large late white. 4 feet. F. W. Burbidge. Bright, rosy lilac. Large size. 3M feet, Formosissima. Deep lilac, shaded purple. 3 feet. Lsevis. Light bine. 4 feet. Mme. Soyneuse. Bright, rosy lilac. 15 Inches. Mrs. F. W. Raynor. Light purplish crimson. .3 feet. NovEB Anglite. Large blnish purple. 3 feet. Robert Parker. A fine lavender blue. 4 feet. Snowflake. Pure white. 2% feet. Thoa. S. Ware, Large light rosy lilac. Z^ feet. Top Sawyer. Fine lavender blue. 4 feet. Trinervis. Park blue late. 4 feet. St. Brigid, Pure white. 4 feet. White Queen. Large white. 3i^ feet. Strong divisions. $1.00 per dozen: $8.00 per 100. D..Z. 100 Baptisia Australia. Field plants. . .$0 75 $6 00 Tinctoria. Field plants 75 6 00 Bellis Perennis. {English Daisy.)... 30 2 00 Bocconia oordata. Strong divisions 75 6 00 Boltonia, Asteroides. Strong divisions 75 6 00 Latisquama. Strong divisions. ... 75 6 00 Callimeris Incisa. Strong divisions. 1 00 8 00 Callirhoe. Involucrata. Strong roots 75 6 00 Oaltha, Palustris. Good plants 75 6 00 Palustris fl. pi. Good plants 75 6 00 Campanula AUiariee folia. Strong plants 1 00 8 00 Carpatica. Blue. Strong plants.. 1 00 8 00 Carpatica Alba. Strong divisions 1 00 8 00 (irandis. Strong plants 100 8 00 GroBseki. Strong divisions 75 6 00 LatifoUa Macrantha. Strong plants 1 00 8 00 Media. Strong plants. 4-incb pots 75 6 00 Punctata. Strong plants 1 00 8 0(i Persicifolia. Heavy 4-lncb pots.. 75 6 00 Persicifolia Alba. Heavy 4-lnch pots 75 6 00 Pyramidalis. Strong 1-year fleld- grown 1 00 Rapunculoides. Strong divisions.. 75 Rotundifolia. Strong plants 75 Trachelium. Strong plants 1 00 Caryopteris, Mastacanthus. 3-lncb pots 75 Cassia Marilandica. Strong 1-year plants 75 Centaurea Dealbata. 4-incb pots... 1 00 Glaatifolia. Strong plants 1 25 Montana Alba. Strong divisions.. 1 00 Montana Lady Hastings. Strong divisions 1 00 Montana Rubra. Strong divisions 1 00 Cephalaria Alpina. Strong plants.. 1 00 Tartarica. Strong plants 100 Cerastium Tomentosum. 3-incb pots 75 Chelone Glabra Alba. Strong plants 1 00 Obliqua Alba. Strong divisions.. 2 00 Chrysanthemum Maximum Triumph. Strong 4-!ncb pots 75 Shasta Daisy. Strong 3-Inch pots 75 Nipponicum. Strong plants 1 00 Cimicifuga Acerina or Japonica. Strong plants 2 00 8 on 6 on 5 00 6 00 5 00 10 00 8 00 8 00 8 00 8 00 8 00 6 00 8 OO 15 00 6 00 6 00 8 00 Cimicifuga — Continued. Doz. Simplex. Strong divisions. 35 cts. each 3 50 Dahurica, Strong plants 2 00 Racemosa 1 00 Clematis. Davidiana. 1 year old.... 75 Integrifolia. Strong plants 1 00 Recta. 2 yt^ars old 1 00 Coreopsis Lanceolata. Heavy 4-lnch p-its 60 Coronilla Varia. Strong divisions. . 75 Delphinium Gold Medal Hybrids. Strnng 1-year-old seeedllngs. . . . 1 50 Belladonna. Strong divisions.... 2 00 Caucasicum. 1-year seedlings.... 1 00 Elatum. 1-year-old seedlings.... 1 00 Chinense. 1-year seedlings 75 Chinense Alba. 1-year seedlings. 75 Formosum. 1-year seedlings 75 Hybridum. 1-year seedlings 75 Sulphureum. 2-year-tild curms.. 1 50 Dianthus Barbatus. (Sweet William.) 50 Latifolius Atrococcineus. 4-!ncb pots 75 Napoleon III. 4-iuch p-its 1 50 Dictamnus, Fraxlnella Rubra. 2 years old 1 00 Fraxinella, Alba. 2 years old 1 ^ Digitalis, Gloxinaeflora. Strong 4-incb pots 75 Grandiflora. Strong 4-incb pots.. 75 Lanata. Strong 4-inch pots 75 Dielytra SpectabUis. Strong clumps 75 Formosa. Strong clumps 1 00 Doronicum Clusei. Divisions 1 00 Excelsum. Divisions 1 00 Echinops Ritro. Strong plants 1 00 Sphserocephalus. Strong plants... 100 Epimedium Lilacea. Lilac 1 50 Muschianum. Dark rose 1 50 Niveum. Pure white 1 50 Sulphureum. Light yellow 1 50 Erigeron. Glaucus. Strong plants.. 75 Glabellus. Strong plants 75 Cceruleus Grandiflorus. Strong plants 1 25 CoenUeus Speciosus. Strong plants 75 Eryngium Amethystinum. Strong plants 1 50 Agavfffolium. 4-Jnch pots 125 Maritimum. Strong plants 1 50 Planum. Strong plants 1 00 Yuccfefolium. Strong clumps 1 00 Eupatorium Coelestinum. 3-lnch pots 75 Ageratoides. Strong plants 75 Purpureum. Strong plants 60 Euphorbia. Corolata. 3-inch pots.. 60 Funkia, Coerulea. (Blue Day Lily.).. 60 Glaucea 1 00 Subcordata Grandiflora. (White Day Lily- ) 75 Undulata Media Picta. (Varie- gated Day Lily.) 75 Gaillardia. Grandiflora. 4-incb pots.. 75 Galega, Alba. Strong plants 1 00 Geranium Sanguineum. Strong divis- ions 75 Sanguineum. Album. Strong divis- ions 75 Grandifiorum. Strong plants 1 00 Geum, Atrosanguineum 75 Coccineum, fl. pi 75 Heldreichi 75 Montanum 75 Glechoma. (Nepeta.) Variegata 75 Gillenia Trifoliata. Strong plants.. 1 00 Gunnera Manicata. Very strong roots. 60 cts ench 6 00 Gypso"hila, Paniculata 75 Paniculata fl. pi. (New.) Strong plants, 50 cts. each. Acutifolia 1 25 Cerastioides 75 Repans. 3-inch pots 1 00 Helenium, Autumnale Superba. Strong 1 00 Bigelowi. St.rong plants 1 00 Grandicephalum Cupreum. (New.) 2 50 Grandicephalum Striatum. - Strong 75 Pumilum. Strong divisions 1 00 Hoopesi. Strung plants 75 Helianthemum Mutabile. 3-lnch pots 1 00 Alpestre. .^-Inch pots 100 Helianthus, Davidiana. Strong divis- ions 75 Daniel Dewar, Strong divisions.. 75 Meteor. Strong divisions 75 MultifloruB. fl. pi. Strong divisions 75 Multiflorus. Maximus. Strong 75 Maximiliana. Strong divisions 75 Miss Mellish. Strung divisions... 75 Mollis. Strong divisions 75 Orgyalis. Stmng divisions 75 Soleil d'Or. Strong divisions 75 Tomentosus. Strong divisions 75 WoUey Dodd. Strong divisions... 75 Hybridus. Strong divisions 75 Rigidus Japonicus. Strong divisions 75 Heliopsis, Pitcherianus. Strong divis- ions ' 75 Pitcherianus Semi plenus. (New.) Strong divisions 1 ^0 Scaber Major. Strong plants 75 Hemerocallis, Aurantiaca Major. Strong 3 50 Aurantiacus. Strong plants. 35 cts. each 3 50 Dumortieri. Strong divisions 75 Flava. (Yellow Day Lily.) Strong divisions 75 Florham. (New.) Strong divisions 3 50 Fulva. (Tawny Day Lily.) Strong 75 ion 15 00 8 00 6 00 8 00 8 00 4 00 6 00 12 00 15 00 8 00 8 00 5 00 5 00 8 00 6 00 12 00 4 00 6 00 10 00 8 00 10 00 8 00 6 00 6 00 6 OO 8 OO 8 00 8 00 8 00 8 OO 12 00 12 00 12 00 12 OO 6 00 6 00 10 00 6 00 12 00 10 00 12 00 8 00 8 00 6 00 6 00 4 00 4 00 4 00 8 00 6 00 6 00 6 00 8 00 6 00 8 00 8 00 6 00 6 OO 6 00 6 OO 6 00 8 00 6 0 10 00 6 00 8 00 8 00 8 00 20 On 6 00 S 00 8 OO 8 00 8 00 6 00 fi no 8 00 6 00 6 00 6 00 6 00 6 00 8 00 6 00 8 00 6 00 6 00 8 00 6 00 12 00 8 00 25 00 « 00 6 00 25 00 Hemerocallis — Continued. Dn; Kwanso, fl. pi. (Double Orange Lily. ) Strong divisions Middendorfii. Strong dlvlslnns. . . . Thunbergii. Strong divisions Herniaria Glabra. 3-lncb puts 1 Heuchera Sanguinea. 3-incb pots. Stn-ng 1 Hibiscus, Moscheutos. Strong l-ycar. Moscheutos, "Crimson Eye." Strong 2-year-'. Id Militaris. Strong 2-year-old Hieracium Aurantiacum. 3-inch pots Hollyhocks. Strong l-year-nld plants. Double white, red. pink, yellow, maroon 1 Allegheny 1 Single Choice Mixed 1 Hypericum Moserianum. Strong 1- year-old. 4-lnoh pots 1 Iberis Sempervirens. Strong plants Sempervirens fl. pi. Strong plants 1 Incarvillea Delavayi. 3-year-old roots 1 Inula Britannica. Stri)ng divisions. Glandulosa Grandiflora 1 Iris. New Hybrid Alpine. 6 choice varieties 2 New Hybrid Pumila, 3 choice va- rieties 1 Kaempferi. 20 choice varieties... 1 Kaempferi. Choice mixed 1 Germanica. 20 choice varieties... Germanica. Choice mixed Sibirica Orientalis. Strong divis- ions 1 Pseudo Acorus. Strong divisions... 1 Liatris, Pycnostachia. 1-year-old roots Scariosa. 1-year-old roots Spicata. 1-ycar-nld rix)ts Graminiefolia. l-yearnild roots. . . . Lavendula Vera. (Lavender.) 3-luch pots Linum Perenne. 1 -year-old seedlings Lindelofla Longifolia. Strong divis- ions 1 Lithospermum Coelestinum 1 Lobelia Cardinalis. Strong 3-inch pots Lysimachia Clethroides. Strong Ciliata. Strong plants Nummul^ria Nummularia Aurea Punctata. Strong divisions Lythrum. Roseum Superbum, Strong 1 Lychnis Alpina. Strong plants Alpina Alba. Strong plants Haageana. 3-incb pots Chalcedonica. ( Maltese Cross. ) 3-lncb pots Chalcedonica Alba. 4-lnch pots... Chalcedonica Camea. 4-inch pots.. Chalcedonica Rubra Plena. Strong divisinns 2 Vespertina, Double White. Clumps 1 Viscaria. Double Red. Clumps 1 Lotus Corniculatus, fl. pi. Strong.. 1 Mertensia Virginica. Strong roots.. 1 Mentha Pinerita. Strong roots Variegata. Strong roots 1 Monarda Didyma. 3-inch pots Didyma Rosea. 3-lnch pots Didyma Splendens. 3-lnch pots.... Fistulosa Alba. Clumps Myosotis, Palustris Semperflorens Alpestris Robusta Grandiflora.... Nierembergia Rivnlaris. 3-tnrh pots 1 (Fnothera Fraseri. Strong plants... 1 Fruticosa. Strong plants 1 Missouriensis. Strong roots 1 Pilgrimi. Strong plants 1 Speciosus. Strong plants. 1 Youngi. Strong plants 1 Papaver Orientalis. (The Oriental Poppy.) A choice strain, strong roots Nudicaule. (Iceland Poppy.) Strong 3-lnch pots Peeonies. All the leading varieties. Send for special list. Phlox Hardy Perennial. 25 varieties. 1-year field-grown plants Subulata Alba. Clumps Subulata Atropurpurea. Clumps... Subulata Lilacina. Clumps Subulata Nelsoni. Clumps Subulata Rosea. Clumps Subulata The Bride. Clumps Amojna. Strong plants Divaricata Canadensis Pentstemon Barbatus Torryei, Strong pkints 1 Diffusus. Strong plants Digitalis. Strong pl.Tuts Gentianoides. 3-lnch pots Glaber Hybrids. 3-lnch pots 1 Grandiflorus. Strong plants 1 Heterophyllus. 3-inch pots 1 Pubescens. Stmng plants 1 Smallii. Strong plants 1 Petasites Japonicus Giganteus Strong r'^ots 1 Physostegia, Virginica. Bright but soft nink. Strong divisions Denticulata. Strong divisions. . . . Virginica Alba. Pure white divis- ions Pinks. Hardy Garden. 8 choice va- rieties Platycodon, Mariesii. 2-year-old roots Mariesii, Album. White. 2-year-old roots ■ - Grandifiorum. Blue. 2-year-old ots 100 5 OO 8 OU 6 00 S 00 8 00 5 00 5 00 5 00 6 00 10 00 8 00 8 OO 8 OO 5 m 10 Oil 10 00 fi oil 8 00 15 00 12 00 10 00 8 00 8 00 4 00 8 00 8 00 8 00 8 00 6 00 6 00 6 00 6 00 10 00 10 00 6 OO 6 00 6 00 4 00 6 OO 8 00 8 00 6 00 6 00 8 00 6 00 8 00 6 00 15 00 12 00 10 00 10 00 8 00 4 00 8 00 6 00 6 00 8 00 8 00 4 00 3 OO 8 00 8 00 8 OB 8 00 8 00 8 00 8 00 6 00 5 00 5 00 5 00 5 00 6 00 5 OO 6 00 5 00 6 00 8 00 8 00 6 00 8 00 8 00 10 00 10 00 8 00 8 00 8 00 10 00 6 00 8 00 8 00 8 00 6 00 6 00 6 00 Plumbago, Larpentae. Strong divlB- loiw Potentilla Macnabiana, Strong dlvis- lon.s Formosa. Stroug dirlsluus Hamlet. Strong divisions Phoenuc. Strong divisions Polemooium, CcEruleum. Strong di- visions Richardsoni. Strong divisions Kichardsoni Alba. Strong divisions Reptans Pulmonaria Saccbarata Macuiata. . . Primula Acaulis Ccerulea Veria SietH)idi, 4 varieties Veris Superba Prunella GrandiSora. Strong divis- ions Pjrretltrum. TJliginosum. (Great Daisy.) Strong plants A-ybridum. Strong choice mixed seedlings from the open ground Rhezia. Virginica. Strong divisions. . Rudbeckia, Fulgida. Strong plants.. Golden Glow. Strong plants Newmanii, Strong plants Purpurea. (Giant Ptirple. Cone Flower. ) Strong l-yearK>id plants Triloba. Strong plants Salvia Argentea. 4-inch pots Azurea. Strong plants Saponaria Caucasica fl. pi. Strong clumps Ocymoides Splendens. Strong 3- inch pots Scabiosa Caucasica. 4-inch pots Caucasica Alba. 4-inch pots Saxifraga, CraSBifolia. Strong plants Cordifolia. Strong plants Himataica. Strong plants Ligulata. Strong plants Squarrosa. Strong plants Orbicularis. Strong plants Sedum, Acre. Clumps Album. Divisions Japonicum Macrophylla. Clumps.. Maximum Atropurpureum. Clumps Pulchellum. Divisions Sexangulare. Divisions Sieboldi. Clumps Spectabilis. Clumps Spectabilis Atropurpurea. (New.) Spurium Spurium Coccineum Sempervivum. In variety Senecio Pulcher. Strong plants Solidago Canadensis. Strong plants. . Spirsa Aruncus. Strong plants Aruncus Kneiflli. Strong plants... Cl-inensis. Clumps Filipendulina fl. pi. Strong plants Kamtschatica or Gigantea. Clumps Palmata. Clumps Palmata Elegans. Clumps inmaria flore plena. Clumps... Venuata. Clumps Shortia Galacifolia. 4-Inch pot-grown Silene Shafts. 3-inch pots Smilacina Racemosa. Strong plants Statice Eximea Latifolia. (Great Sea Lavender.).. Stokeaia CJyanea. 3-inch pots..?40 00 per lOOO Thalictrum Aquilegifolium Album.. Aquilegif olium Atropurpureum .... Aquilegifolium Roseum Dioicum. Strong plants Glaucum. Strong plants Minus Tradescantia. Virginica. Strong. . . . Virginica Alba Trillium Erectum Grandifiorum 75 75 75 1 00 75 75 75 75 1 50 1 50 60 1 25 75 6 00 6 00 6 00 8 00 6 00 8 00 8 OO 6 00 10 00 12 00 4 OO 10 Oil 6 00 1 00 8 00 75 75 1 00 75 75 1 00 75 1 OO 1 00 6 00 6 00 8 00 6 00 8 00 8 00 6 00 8 00 8 00 1 25 10 00 1 00 1 OO 1 00 1 25 1 25 1 25 1 25 1 25 1 25 75 75 1 00 1 00 75 75 1 00 75 1 50 75 75 75 1 25 75 1 on 4 50 1 2a 75 1 25 75 1 00 75 1 00 2 00 1 26 75 1 00 1 00 1 00 1 50 1 00 1 25 1 00 1 00 75 60 60 75 75 8 00 8 00 8 00 10 00 10 00 10 00 10 00 10 00 10 00 8 00 0 00 8 00 8 00 6 00 6 00 8 00 6 00 12 00 6 00 8 00 5 00 10 00 5 00 8 00 35 00 10 00 8 OO 10 00 5 01> 6 00 8 00 8 OO 15 00 10 00 6 00 7 00 8 00 5 00 12 OO 8 00 10 00 8 00 8 00 6 eo 4 00 4 00 6 OO 6 00 Tritomas We are carrying an immense stock of these, now among the most important of our l>eren- nlals: nearly 50,000 plants of the variety Pfitzeri alone being grown. Doz. 100 1000 Pfitzeri. (Everblooming Flame Flower.) $1 00 $6 00 $40 00 Uvaria Grandifiora 75 6 00 50 00 Obelisque 25 cts. each 2 50 20 00 Lachesis 30 cts. each 3 00 25 00 Doz. TroUiuB Aurantiacus. Strong plants. $1 ,50 "Orange Globe" 2 50 Europa;us. Strong plants 75 Japonicus Excelsior 1 50 Tunica. Saxifraga. Strong plants... 100 Veronica Pectinata. Strong plants.. 1 00 Incana. Strong divisions 1 00 Longifolia Subsessilis. Strong plants 1 50 Maritima. Strong divisions 75 Rosea 75 Rupestris. 3-inch pots 100 Spicata. Strong divisions 1 00 Vinca Minor 80 Violets, Pedata. (Bird's Foot Vio- let.) Pedata, Bicolor Viola Comuta. (Tufted Pansies or Bedding Violas.) Blue, white and yellow colors. Separate strong seedlings , Yucca Filamentosa. Strong 3-year- old 60 75 100 $10 00 18 00 8 00 10 00 8 00 8 00 8 00 12 00 6 00 6 00 8 00 8 00 4 00 4 00 6 00 30 1 25 2 00 10 00 HENRY A.DREER 7 14 CHESTNUT STREET PHILADELPHIA. PA Uentlon The norlata' Eichangn when writing. 372 The Plorists' Exchange FOUNDED IN 1888 A Weekly Medium of Interchange tor Florists, Nurserymen IScedsmen and the Trade in general Exclusively a Trade Paper. Entered at New Tork Post OSice as SeoODd Class Matte PubUshed EVERY SATUKDAY by A. T. DE lA MARE PTG. AND PUB. CO. LTD. 2, 4, 6 and 8 Duane Street, Telephone 3765 Joho. 1^ t W T V-^ m r\ . CHICAGO OFFICE: 217 La Salle Avenue. ILLUSTRATIONS. Electrotypes of the illustrations used in this paper can usually be supplied by the publishers. Prices on application. YEARLY SUBSCRIPTIONS. United States. Canada, and Mexico, $1.00. Foreign countries in postal union, $2.50. Payable in advance. Remit by Express Money Order, draft on New York, Post Office Money Order or Registered Letter. The date on the address label indicates when sub- scription expires. REGISTERED CABLE ADDRESS: Florex, New York. ADVERTISING RATES. One-half inch. 75c.; %-inch, $1.00; 1-inch. $1.25. Spe- cial positions extra. Send for Rate Card, showing dis- count of 10c. , 15c., 25c.. or 35c. per inch on continuous advertising. For rates on Wants, etc., see column for Classified Advertisements. Copy must reach this office 5 p. m. Wednesday to secure insertion In issue of following Saturday. Orders from unknown parties must be accompanied with cash or satisfactory references. Our Western Representative. William K. Wood, formerly of West Newton, Mass., is now Western representative of The Florists* Ex- change, with temporary headquarters at 217 La Salle avenue, Chicago, succeeding Robert Johnstone. All communications addressed to Mr. Wood, relat- ing to news items, subscriptions and advertisements, will receive prompt attention. News of the Week in Brief. Frank Goble, a florist of Verona, N. J., dropped dead one day last week. The Kansas City people think their city a most admirable one for a national exhibition by the S. A. F. The Iowa Florists' Association has chosen Dubuque as its next place of meeting. The meeting was held this year in Des Moines. Fire last week destroyed the dwelling house and barn of Norris F. Comley, a florist of Lexington. Mass. Loss about $5,000. A memorial fountain has been erected in Delaware Park, Buffalo. N. Y., to the late William McMillan, the first superintendent of parks of that city. Early chrysanthemums are now being received in several markets. Polly Rose, Lady Fitzwygram and Marquis de Montmort are among the varieties. Theodore Wirth has resigned his position as park .superintendent of Hartford, Conn., to All a similar position in Minneapolis. Mr. Wirth is a director of the S. A. F. O. H. Katherine Duer dahlia has been awarded the first prize for the third consecutive year as the best red shown before the Newport, R. I., Horticultural So- ciety. Kriemhilde is considered the best pink by the same organization. The Boston Gardeners' and Florists' Club discussed at its meeting this week the subject of the S. A. F. holding its proposed show in that city. The proposi- tion is not favorably received; but no official intima- tion of any such show being held has yet been re- ceived in Boston. Our Post-Card Idea Prize Winner. New York. September 8, 1905. Miss Ada J. Brooks, Sorrento, Lake Co., Fla. My dear Miss Brooks: Enclosed please find a five dollar gold piece as our award for a post-card idea, same having been published in our issue of August 26, 1905. Congratulating you on your succe.ss. and asking that you kindly acknowledge receipt of the coin, be- lieve us. Yours very truly, Pubrs. The Florists' Exchange. Sorrento, Fla., Sept. 13, 1905. The Florists' Exchange, New York City. Dear Sirs; The five-dollar gold piece has come duly to hand. Please accept my thanks for It and your kind words of congratulation on my success. Tours very respectfully, ADA J. BROOKS. The McMillan Memorial Fountain. The erection of a memorial fountain in Delaware Park, Buffalo, N. Y., unveiled last week, by some of the good people of that city, in appreciation of the faithful services of the late William McMillan, the first park superintendent of Buffalo, marks an epoch in recognition of the work of the horticulturist in the United States, the McMillan Memorial Foun- tain being, as far as our knowledge goes, the first public testimonial of its kind. The late William McMillan, the man thus honored, was a native of Inverness, Scotland. He came to America in 1S52, and in 1870 was appointed super- intendent of the public parks of Buffalo. In this capacity he served the city until 1S9S, when he resigned, rather than be a party to a system which changed the position of superintendent of parks from an elective to an appointive one — in other words, he considered that a man be chosen for the position on account of his practical ability rather than by political preferment. He then became super- '"^t^- ^ yi : r^.'' K^^H^gl fc~ ^B^EjSw i^KJ ^1 ^^^^^^^B Newly Elected Officers of St. l.otiis Florists' Club Top row reading from left to riglit : Frank Fillmore. F. A.Weber, Carl Beyer, trustees, and Emil Scliray, secretary. Bottom row, reading same direction: John Stiedel, vice-presi- dent ; J. F. Amraann, president ; and F. H. Meinhardt. Photo, by R. Wlndt intendent of the Essex County (N. J.) park system, where he remained until his death in 1899. Mr. McMillan was an advocate of the natural system of park planting. Carpet bedding in parks found no favor with him; and while there may be many who disagreed with his horticultural tenets in this respect, none will question his superior ability as a gardener, and particularly as a park superin- tendent. Citizens of Buffalo, recognizing his real worth, both as a man and a horticulturist, have taken this means of doing him honor. The rugged pile of granite of which the fountain is formed (see illustration in this issue), placed in the park the beauty of which his genius was so largely instrumental in creating, is a fitting tribute, typical of the character of the faithful and able Scotchman, whose memory it will for ever perpetu- ate; its utility to man and beast, in consonance with the great and good service he in his own chosen line of work, rendered the country of his adoption in general and the city of Buffalo in particular. It must be especially gratifying to Scottish gardeners everywhere, more so those resident in the United States, that one of themselves has been selected for this first great honor conferred by an American public on the horticulturist. None the less is it a matter for congratulation to the craft in general, that the grand, elevating, and ennobling work they are accomplishing is at last being valued by the people who, in thankful recognition of that work, now show their appreciation of the horticulturist's unselfish endeavor on their behalf, in the tangible form of enduring monuments, erected to perpetuate the memory of the men who have contributed much to the edification, amelioration, and enjoyment of the public. CLUB AND SOCIETY DOINGS HARTFORD (CONN.) FLORISTS' CLUB.— The regular meeting of this club was held Friday night, September 15 — the first one since last June. — and was well attended. President Huss was in the chair, having Just returned from a two months' vacation abroad. Little business was transacted, but the mem- bers were highly entertained by Mr. Huss, who read a very interesting paper on his trip. Peter Zuger, gardener at Elizabeth Park, showed two seedling be- gonia plants, and explained their good qualities; he was awarded a certificate of merit. J. F. C. CHICAGO FLORISTS' CLUB.— The first regular meeting of the club, after the Summer vacation, was held September 14, with a good attendance. Re- marks on the Washington convention were heard from President Vaughan, of the S. A. P., and com- ing fiower show matters were up for discussion, all seeming to be in favor of giving a show some time during the first half of November. It appears that the enthusiasm that should be shown by those mostly benefited by an exhibition of this kind is sadly lack- ing. Ways and means were discussed by which members of the club could be induced to take a greater Interest in club doings. The following reso- lutions on the death of John C. Ure were presented by the committee appointed to draw up same at the special meeting held September 11; "Whereas. Almighty God, in the exercise of His divine will, has removed from this world and the busy cares of life John C. Ure, "Therefore, We, the members of the Florists' Club of Chicago, have assembled here to-night to pay our last sad tributes to the memory of the departed, and to express our deep appreciation of the many and lasting obligations, that we, as fellow craftsmen, owe him, and by words and outward tokens to express our sincere sorrow for the irreparable loss our club has sustained by his death. "Resolved, That it is but a Just tribute to the memory of the departedto say that in regretting his removal from our midst, we mourn for one who was in every way an able fiorist and horticulturist. His love for flowers won for him the admiration of all. and his landscaping, done about the Illinois State Building at the World's Columbian Exposition, was highly commended by every one. No man ever did or could do more for the advancement of horticul- ture, and we sincerely deplore his taking away, and express our heartfelt sympathy with his sorrowing family. "Resolved, That these resolutions be spread upon the records of the club, and an engrossed copy thereof be transmitted to the family of our deceased brother." r. j. MORRIS COUNTY (N.J.) GARDENERS' AND FLORISTS' SOCIETY.— After the usual Summer va- cation the regular meetings were resumed on the 13th inst. Attendance was good. Two new members. John 0. Elliott and Ambrose H. Seeker, were elected! The monthly show of flowers and vegetables was up to the standard. R. Vince, gardener to Mr. R. D. Foote, showed a batch of cockscombs in pots, very fine; also a vase of an early white chrysanthemum', fine for so early, securing cultural certificate. A. Herrington brought in Nicotiana Sanderse in pots, much admired, which got him a cultural certificate. John Eraser, gardener to Mr. Gustavo E. Kissel, put up some crotons in variety of fine coloring, for which he received a cultural certificate. E. Reagan had five vases of cactus dahlia, obtaining a similar award. J. Heeremans, gardener to Mr. A. R. Whit- ney, staged a few dishes of Ailsa Craig onion of great size and fine finish — cultural certificate. The Judges were; C. H. Totty, Wm. Duckham and Wm. Mulmichel. Making final arrangements for the flow- er .show and other incidental work took up a great deal of time. I may say that the great attraction of the evening was a beautiful silver cup on exhibi- tion. It was presented to the society by R. & J. Far- quehar & Co.. of Boston, for best two vases of car- nations, one white and one any one color. To win the cup, the same person must capture it two\years in succession. The vases to contain 25 flowers each. For other prizes, see schedule. Mr. Herrington was called on to tell us of the Washington convention. The speaker so ably ac- quitted himself that he received a rising vote of thanks. Robert M. Schultze responded to the call for the "inner man" side of the convention. He was fully equal to the occasion. He carried us through the National Capital, with its beautiful parks, lavish lunch rooms and its sizzling soda-water fountains, in his own inimitable way. He landed us away down in old Baltimore, where, in trying to describe the hospitality of the Baltimore boys, his feelings almost overcame him. After a vote of thanks to the speak- er, the meeting adjourned. E. R. THE NEWPORT (R. L) HORTICULTURAL SO- CIETY, both as a society and as individual members, took an active part in the celebration of our "Old Home Week," which took place September 10 to 16 inclusive. While the week was full of attractions, it has been most pleasing to our members to feel that the floral float of the society has been universally spoken of as the most artistic affair in the carnival parade of Thursday night of last week. At the regular meeting of August 2, 1905, the fol- lowing special committee were chosen to represent the society in the festivities; President James J. Sul- livan, David Mcintosh, James McLeish, Alexander September 23, 190B The Plorists' ExcHange 373 McLellan, Bruce Butterton and Joseph Gibson. The lianl wurk of this committee accomplished, a most happy result. In the carnival parade appcan-d a Ilnwcr garden on a mammoth dray, being drawn by tlie six largest horses obtainable. In the center cif the Huwer garden was a small gromhouse filled with hiight-leaved crutons and other shuwy foliage plants. Ivy was growing on the sides of the e-reenhou.se, and the letters, "N. H. S." in red immortelles were prcnn- iiieritly displayed in the green lawn on each side of I he greenhouse. At each of the four corners of the lliial were large pyramid bay trees, among the foliage of which were numberless electric lights that served tn illuminate the whole float. The wheels, sides, front and back — in fact, every part where it was possible to use tl<)wers artistically — were massed with enor- mous quantities of hydrangeas, gladioli, golden rod. helenium, asters and brilliant Salvia splendens. Thf horses were completely hidden in masses of hydran- geas, and the attendants at their heads were neatly dressed in white. During old home week Newport was most elab- orately decorated with bunting and flags; every seeds- man and florist caught the enthusiasm, and without exception their stores were beautifully decorated. The George A. Weaver Company and William B. Scott & Ciimpany not only decorated their stores, but each had several wagons in the trades procession loaded with agricultural and horticultural merchandise. One charming feature of the week's floral decorations was of Nature's furnishing; everywhere the magnifi- cent Clematis paniculata was in its fullest bloom, and scores of houses were most artistically decorated by simply draping the American flag in the spaces not covered by the dense masses of these deliciously fragrant flowers. In the public parks the flower beds were illu- minated by numberless electric lights placed under- neath the plants; the effect was very unique and striking. In most of the large beds the lights were red. white and blue. It was, indeed, a very happy idea of the Park Commissioners. The official emblem of our old home week was the sunflower, and the good old plant must have felt fjuite proud of the great demand which all at once sprang up for it. Newport has certainly had a great "Old Home Week." F. W. THE ST. LOUIS FLORISTS' CLUB held one of its pleasant outdoor meetings last Thursday afternoon in Nursery, Mo., at H. J. Weber & Sons' place. The weather was beautiful and the members and their ladies turned out in full force. The entire party num- bered 75, 30 of whom were ladies. On arrival we were met by the elder Mr. Weber, his wife and daughter. The ladies were made comfortable on the beautiful lawn in front of the residence, the men folk being escorted through the place. Everything in the nursery was inspected, as were the two new houses recently constructed, they being 20x148 feet, filled with roses. The varieties grown are Bride, Brides- maid, Golden Gate, Perle des Jardins and American Beauty. The young stock looked well. Mr. Thomp- son, the builder, and Mr. Cahill, who furnished the big Florence boiler, were present. The ventilating apparatus came from the Quaker City Machine Com- pany, Richmond, Ind. After a thorough inspection of the establishment the members held their regular monthly meeting in (he potting shed, which had been decorated and fitted up for the occasion. President Charles Juengel pre- sided, 45 members being present^ — ^the largest attend- ance the club has ever had at one meeting. The flower show committee reported, through Chairman Fred C. Weber, that matters are so far advanced that the club can look forward to a most successful ex- hibition. The prizes will be paid in full the day after the show is closed. All subscriptions -must be paid by next Thursday. The committee also desires to impress upon the members that no one man is run- ning the show, as some understood, but that the trustees are in full charge at all times. The report was received with great applause. The matter of the crape chasers was then taken up. On motion of J. F. Windt, after quite a discus- sion, the chair appointed a committee, consisting of J. F. Windt, Carl Beyer and F. Fillmore, to draw up resolutions to be published in the daily press in an endeavor to stop this unprincipled business. Installation of officers was then proceeded with. The president appointed Ex-President Beneke in- stalling officer. Mr. Beneke, assisted by E. W. Guy, one of the trustees, read to the new officers the du- ties expected of them the coming year. The old of- ficers were given a vote of thanks for the work done by them. The secretary's and treasurer's reports were held over until the next meeting in order to give the trustees-more time to audit the books. Messrs. Miller and Weber invited the members to partake of their hospitality at Mr. Miller's place on September 27, from 2 to 5 p. m.; also thanking the members for kind remembrances during their ab- sence in Europe. The hour being late, the meeting adjourned to visit the office, where all were presented with a handsome souvenir by the Messrs. Weber. An enjoyable social hour was then spent. On leaving, the party voted the afternoon the best enjoyed by the St. Louis florists in a long time. The following is the list of ladies present: Mes- dames Schray, Pilcher, Beyer, Juengel, Beneke, W^eber, Berning, Miller, Koenig, Meinhardt, Fillmore. Ude, Stiedel, Klockenkemper, Windier, Jablonsky, Sanders, Guy, Augermueller, Fehr, Emunds. Misses Maggie and Linie Meinhardt, Miss Watson and Miss Klockenkemper. The ladies were loud in their praise of the good time they experienced at the hands of Mrs. Weber and her daughter. ST. PATRICK. Members of St. I^ouis Florists' Club and their I^adles, at NtiraeHes of H. J. Weber & Sons' Nursery, Mo. Photos by R. Windt PAMPHLETS RECEIVED. SCHOOL GARDENS, Bulletin 160, Office of Ex- periment Stations, Department of Agriculture, Wash- ington, D. C, by Professor Galloway, Chief of Bureau of Plant Industry. This is a report upon some co- operative work with the normal schools of Washing- ton, with notes on school garden methods followed in other American cities. It contains an elaboration of the lecture delivered on this subject by Miss Sipe before the S. A. P. O. H. at its recent convention, which proved such an interesting feature of that meeting. The pamphlet will be found of greatest service to all interested in the laudable and com- mendable work of school gardening. The Kansas City Flower Show. Extensive preparations are making to the end that the forthcoming flower show, to be held in Kansas City, Mo., in November next, shall surpass all pre- vious efforts of the kind. A local paper in discussing the subject remarks that letters are being received daily from New York, Buffalo, Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit and other cities in which the writers say they will be among the exhibitors at Kansas City. An In- vitation is to be sent Thomas W. Lawson, of Boston, to attend the exhibition. It is added that "the Kan- sas City Show this year is expected to convince the chief growers of the country that this city and con- vention hall present the only environment that can be consistently chosen for the national flower show of the S. A. P. O. H." Bonora. Editor Plorists' Exchange: At the September meeting of the New York Flor- ists' Club a question regarding the new fertilizer, Bonora, was referred to me tor answer, by President Traendly. As I have made no experiment with Bo- nora, I shall feel obliged if those who have done so will advise me, before October 9, of the results ob- tained, to enable me to make a report. Woodhaven, N. Y. HENRI BBAULIEU. [ #faituarg J Nathaniel Baker. Nathaniel Baker, florist, died suddenly on Sunday, September 10, at his home in Merrimac street, Methuen, Mass. He was 68 years of age. Mr. Baker had resided in Methuen for about 40 years. He served in the Civil War and was a member of Needham Post, No. 39, of Lawrence. He attended the Universalist Church, Lawrence. He is survived by a widow and two daughters. F. C. Goble. p. C. Goble, of Verona, N. J., dropped dead at his home there last week. The deceased was a florist and sold his flowers and plants in Paterson, N. J. He was elected tax collector two years ago and also held the office of president of the Board of Education. He leaves a widow and four children. W. E. Chapln. W. E. Chapin, a pioneer in the nursery industry in Des Moines, la., died at his home Wednesday evening, September 13. He was about sixty-five years of age. Mr. Chapin was manager of the Mid- land Nursery Company up to tlie time of his death. William Kutschbach. The death of William Kutschbach occurred Sep- tember 14, 1905, at his residence, 2526 Washington avenue, Houston, Texas, the end coming suddenly of heart failure. Mr. Kutschbach was 62 years of age. and had been a resident of Houston for forty-five years. He was born in Germany, but moved to this country in 1 860. He had been engaged in the flower business for many years, operating a nursery at his home on Washington street. A widow and four daughters survive him. 374 The Plorists' Exchange lections of economic plants, nerines, begonias, and herbaceous plants. In the prize collections for pair of palms in pots or tubs, Mrs. J. L,. Gardner (Wm. Thatcher, gar- dener), was first; A. F. Estabrook (George Barker, Memorial Fountain Erected to Late Wm McMillan, First Supt. of Buffalo, N. Y Parks McMillan Fountain, Buffalo. N. Y. A worthy tribute has been paid to the memory of the late William McMillan, superintendent of Buf- falo's parks, in the erection of a fountain. It is a shapely pile of rough-hewn granite blocks, and is situated on the north shore in Delaware Park. In the east and west sides of the pile are faucets and cups for visitors' use; on the north side, with a graveled space approaching it, is a semi- circular basin of granite for horses to quench their thirst. Pure cold water, fed through a pipe hidden in the interior of the pile of stone, flows smoothly through a crevice left at the base of the topmost block, and cascades over other rough blocks into the basin. Deep- ly cut into the front of the upper- most block, in large letters, is the name "McMillan." On the oppo- site side is this inscription; "Wm. McMillan, first superintendent of the Buffalo Parks, 1870 - 1898. Erected by a few of his friends. 1905." This plain but attractive fountain has been built within the past year. It is named the Mc- Millan fountain, to commemorate the faithfulness of Buffalo's first park superintendent, who served the city for twenty-eight years. At the unveiling ceremonies John Hughes, chairman of the Park Board at the time Mr. McMillan was superintendent, paid the fol- lowing tribute to his memory. He said he admired Mr. McMillan for his manhood and breadth of mind, which enabled him to bear with all manner of men and their dif- fering opinions. Further, he said, every man who worked under Mr. McMillan had a passport to his heart when he could show he had done an honest day's work for the city. Andrew Langdon, one of Buffa- lo's public-spirited citizens, was in- strumental in the erection of the fountain. Mr. Langdon stated that, later, the surroundings of the foun- tain will be improved. A granite staircase will lead from the foun- tain down the bank to the water's edge, and plants | will be used to soften the harshness of the general gardener), second, and Edward Macmulkin third. ~ ' For the best finished group of foliage plants ar- ranged for effect Mrs. J. L. Gardner was first and Edward Macmulkin second. Mrs. J. L. Gardner was the only exhibitor for six specimens of stove or greenhouse plants, as well as for one single specimen of the same. Mrs. Gardner was also the only exhibitor of caladiums. In the class of ferns A. F. Estabrook was the only exhibitor. For one speciTnen fern Mrs. J. L. Gardner won; A. F. Esta- brook second, and Mrs. C. C. Converse and Mrs. Lester Leland (D. F. Roy, gardener) third. Mrs. J. L. Gardner was the only exhibitor of dracsenas, also of rex begonias. For specimen lace plant Mrs. J. L. Gardner was first; Mrs. C. C. Converse and Mrs. Lester Leland second. In the cut-flower classes, in which the dahlias were very fine indeed, the following is a list of prize winners: Eighteen blooms show named va- rieties-— First, H. F. Burt; second, E. W. Ela; third, J. K. Alexander. Fancy, eighteen named varie- ties^— -First, W. H. Symonds; second, Geo. D. Cook; third, E. W. Ela. Cactus, eighteen named varie- ties— First, H. F. Burt; second, J. K. Alexander; third, E. W. Ela. Decorative, twelve blooms, named varieties — First, E. W. Ela; second, H. F. Burt; third, R. P. Struthers. Show, twelve blooms, named varieties — First. A. E. Johnson; second. J. K. Alex- ander; third, E. W. Ela. Fancy, twelve blooms, named — First, George D. Cook; second, J. H. Fljnt; third, E. W. Ela. Best single bloom of any class, introduction of 1903 or later — First, W. G. Winsor, with Mme. Victor Vassier; second, A. E. Johnson, with Jeanne Charmet. Pompon, twelve vases of three blooms each — First, J. K. Alexander; second Geo. D. Cook ; third, E. W. Ela. Single, twelve vases of three blooms each — First, E. W. Ela; sec- ond. Geo. D. Cook. General -display of one hundred or more bottles arranged for effect — First, Geo. H. Walker; second. E. W. Ela; third, Mrs. L. M. Towle. For the collection of herbaceous plants the Blue Hills Nurseries was both first and second, and Mrs. E. M. Gill third. The Boston Park Department exhibited a col- lection of some 150 vases of ornamental fruited shrubs, which were very attractive, and added ma- terially to the exhibition. The Arnold Arboretum showed a collection of many species of pyrus, Jack- son Dawson being awarded a silver medal for the same. The ornamental fruits of these plants are very fine, some of the varieties of Malus baccata being exceptionally bright colored. Other very fine varieties were M. Sargenti. which has an abundance of small bright red fruit; M. Yami, with very small fruit, and M. Arnoldiana. with yellowish fruit. The exhibits of fruits and vegetables were very extensive, many fine specimens being seen of all the leading varieties. The next exhibition will be the Chrysanthemum Show, November 9 to 12, inclusive. j. W. DUNCAN. FOR THE RETAIL FLORIST. Fall Show Massachusetts Horticultural Society. The annual Fall show of plants, flowers, fruits and vegetables, which opened on Thursday and ended on Sunday night at Horticultural Hall, Bos- ton, was one of the best exhibitions held in years, notwithstanding the fact that only two or tl^ree gardeners competed in any of the classes. The main hall was entirely filled with foliage and flow- ering plants; the lecture hall was devoted to cut blooms, there being a large lot of herbaceous flow- ers and dahlias. The loggia and lower hall were devoted to the exhibits of fruits and vegetables. In the entrances were tastefully arranged groups of conifers in pots and tubs, put up by Edward Macmulkin and Julius Heurlin, of the Blue Hills Nurseries, the latter succeeding in capturing both Hunnewell prizes for the same. Edward Macmulkin had also a fine group of palms and decorative plants; but unquestionably the finest group of these ever exhibited in these halls was that put up by Robert Cameron, of the Harvard Botanical Gardens. His collection contained many fine specimens of palms, calatheas, phyllotinums, spathiphyllums, heliconias, dracsenas, etc. ; and the arrangement was so taste- fully made that the individuality of each plant was plainly visible. The committee awarded Mr. Cam- eron a silver medal for this arrangement, and are to be commended for the act, for how many times do we see groups of plants put up almost utterly devoid of taste. Julius Roehrs Company, Rutherford, N. J., ex- hibited a nice collection of foliage plants H. H. Barrows & Son, of Whitman, exhibited their new fern. Nephrolepis Whitman!, receiving a first-class certificate for the same. Henry A. Dreer made an exhibit of water lilies, including the new Nymphsea Bissetii, of a clear rose pink color, a cross between N. dentata and N. Sturtevantii, said to be a freer bloomer, and will grow in a lower temperature than either of the parents. Another new variety was N. dentata mag- nifica. Other prominent varieties were gigantea and Pennsylvania, with their rich blue colors. An inter- esting feature of this collection also was Victoria Trickeri, the blooms of which opened well, and for which a first-class certificate was awarded. R. & J. Farquhar & Co. exhibited a collection of palms and foliage plants, and a large lot of their new lily, L. philippinense, which was much admired. Lager & Hurrell. Summit, N. J., made a display of orchids; and W. W. Rawson quite a display of Impatiens Holstii. The Harvard Botanical Gardens had a large display of nepenthes and a magnificent plant of Ouvirandra fenestralis. They had also col- SUN-BLEACHED WHEAT. — In the protests of N. P. McCarthy & Co. against the assessment of duty by the collector of customs at the port of Boston. Be- fore Board 1, September 11, 1905. Opinion by Mc- Clelland, General Appraiser. "The merchandise in- volved in this case consists of stems or heads of wheat, which were classified as unenumerated manu- factured articles under section 6, tariff act of 1897, and claimed to be free of duty under paragraph 566, relating to crude textile grasses or fibrous vegetable substances. The evidence showed that the wheat had not been chemically treated, but was in the con- dition known as sun bleached. Protests sustained on the authority of G. A. 4712 (T. D. 22265)." A POPULAR BOSTON RETAIL FLORIST. — The Cambridge (Mass.) Chronicle of recent date devoted considerable space to an illustrated account of the greenhouse establishment of William E. Doyle, who also conducts two large retail stores, one in Boylston street, the other in Beacon street, Boston. The Chronicle says: "In the Boston stores between 35 and 40 clerks, dec- orators, etc., are employed, and four wagons are used in the delivery service. These wagons, by the way, are made from designs originated by Mr. Doyle, are con- structed of walnut and mahogany, and are the handsomest vehicles of their kind in the city. "Mr. Doyle is one of Cambridge's most public-spirited citizens, and has been repeatedly called to serve the city in position of pbulic trust In 1875. 1876, 1877 and 1879 he was a member of the Common Council. He served in the Board of Aldermen in 1S81, 1882. 1992. and again in 1901. In 1SS5 and 1886 he was sent to the Legisla- ture, and he has also seen a year of service on the school committee in 1883. Mr. Doyle is at present a member of the Board of Survey. His advice is greatly prized by the different mayors and other public officials of Cambridge, and he has ever exerted a powerful influence for good in city affairs." TABLE DECORATIONS AT NEWPORT (R. I. -) SEPTEMBER SHOW. — One of the special features nf a Newport show is always the table decorations. Everyone has a vital interest in this competition — ■ the florists and gardeners" who make up the pieces, and the society folk, who have dinner tables to dec- orate throughout the entertaining season. All are keenly desirous for some new idea in table flowers, and follow closely the prize designs until something more advanced takes their places. Gibson Brothers won the special prize offered by J. K. Sullivan for the best table decoration of dahlias. A round, 14-inch yilateau basket filled with moss and covered with green was the foundation. Kriemhilde, the favorite soft pink cactus dahlia of the season, was the variety used, with Adiantum cuneatum for foliage. The flow- ers were put in loosely and irregularly. The outline was just waved enough to make it artistic, and the maidenhair fern gave it an airy look. Again, it was fourteen inches high, which is the approved propor- tion. Any table decoration that interferes with the guests on opposite sides of the table seeing each other's faces plainly while conversing, is always dis- qualified by expert judges. I should have mentioned that each competitor for table decoration prizes is al- ways assigned an individual dinner table laid for eight persons and complete with immaculate linen, china, glass and silver, and as at this show there were fifteen such entries, each with a most beautiful cen- terpiece decorating its table, the whole effect can be better imagined than described. The second prize for centerpiece of dahlias was awarded to John Marshall, of the "Bythesea" greenhouses, for a very neat and graceful mound of mixed Primrose Dame an^ Volker cactus dahlias. It was made up the same practically as the other piece except that the foliage used was Farleyense fern, which, with the splendid yellow flowei'S, made a rare combination. A beautiful cen- terpiece made of Kriemhilde cactus dahlia and Adi- antum cuneatum, by Andrew S. Meikle, gardener to Mrs. W. S. Wells, was given third prize. For the best table decoration of outdoor-grown flowers and foliage (exclusive of roses and dahlias) the competition was the keenest of the show. There were nine entries and each and every one belonged to the first class. The fortunate exhibitor was Colin Robertson, gardener to Mrs. Robert Goelet, who put together a mo.st dainty centerpiece of Anemone ja- ponica alba with own foliage, receiving the $15 prize. These hardy windfiowers are certainly elegant for late Summer and Autumn work, and rival the hardy chry.santhemum in this respect, and lasting in bloom with us sometimes into November. A very neat mound of nasturtiums obtained for Alexander Mc- Lellan, our vice-president, the second premium of $10; its very simplicity captivated the judges. Its only fault was being perhaps a little large; reduced somewhat it would have been a close competitor of the anemones. The "Bythesea" greenhouses, with a more formal centerpiece of Lilium speciosum ru- brum and Ampelopsis tricolor for foliage, came third in this class. It was a very pretty combination, the green and white leaves of the ivy setting out clearly the red and white of the lilies. Other very attractive entries in this class were centerpieces of Lilium spe- ciosum rubrum and Clematis paniculata, which make a most delicate decoration. Newport pink holly- hocks and Clematis paniculata was also a most pleas- ing combination; so also was hardy yellow chrysan- themums, with hardy ferns for green; in fact, the three society women who judged this class must have found the prize winners most difficult to pick out. F. W. September 23, 190S The Florists' HxcHange 375 September Exhibition Newport Horticoltora! Society. The yeai-ly Autumn show of I he Newport (U. I.) Horticultural Society was held September 11, 12 and 13 in the Casino. For years without number every entertainment and fashionable function that had so- ciety's approval has been held there, until the custom has established itself that if you want the "400" to come to your shows you must hold them in "The Casino." This is a new departure for our society, as, on account of the expense, it has seemed more con- servative until this year to hold our public exhibi- tions in the Masonic Hall. The enthusiasm and hard work of our members has accomplished much, and now Casino shows are an established fact. The exhibition was staged in the Casino Theatre, which also includes a wide veranda where many ex- hibits can be placed with fine effect. This veranda is roofed, and in stormy weatlier the open sides, which look upon the famous Casino lawns, are in- closed with heavy canvas. As one ascends the steps it Is here that the first glimpse of the exhibition is obtained. I will describe to you those features which appealed to me as new and especially interesting. Dreer's Aquatic Display. A most elegant collection of aquatic plants was ar- ranged in half a dozen large tubs by Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa., under the personal supervision of John S. Hay. Among the superb varieties a new, pure white nymphaea, dentata magnifica, was espe- cially admired, and received a flrst-class certificate of merit. Another gem was the beautiful pink Nym- phaea Bissetii, to which the judges awarded our sil- ver medal. A perfect blossom of Victoria Trickeri was greatly admired. It is impossible for lack of space to describe the large collection of named varie- ties of both tender and hardy nymphseas, also of ne- lumbiums, in this exhibit. A flrst-class certificate of merit was awarded to Messrs. Dreer tor the exhi,bit as a whole. Some of the Dahlia Exhibits. The main hall was finished in white and gold, and tastefully decorated with wild flowers. The whole center of the hall contained long tables filled to over- flowing with the various classes of cut blooms of dahlias of every kind. The craze here now is for cactus dahlias, and they predominated in all the new and rare varieties: however, there were many of the old standard favorites. Our society always offers special prizes for the best twenty-five blooins of each of the following staple colors of any type of dahlias, namely: red, pink, yellow and white, and it is very interesting to note the varieties that from year to year take these special prizes. The Katherine Duer has for the third consecutive year held the first prize for the best red variety in the show. This grand dec- orative dahlia is a living red that rivets the attention and holds you the moment the eye reaches it. The best pink this season has produced is Kriemhilde; this is certainly a magnificent cactus flower and worthy of all the praise it has received. Last season and in 1903 the magnificent show dahlia, A. D. Li- voni, was considered our best pink, but the new Kriemhilde. with its cactus gracefulness, has dis- tanced everything of this color. Mrs. Charles Turner, the immense flowered, pure yellow cactus dahlia. Bscblblts of Dahlia Sylvia and King Humbert Canna, with border of Pennlsetum I^ongistylutn, made by VauKhan's Seed Store at I,ewls & Clark Exposition, Portland held flrst place again, as this variety has in yellows for several years past. In white, the new English sort. Winsome, was declared the winner; this is un- doubtedly the finest pure white cactus dahlia to date. In former seasons the decorative dahlia. Grand Duke Alexis, has received this prize. Would space permit I would like to describe to you in detail all the ele- gant entries of cactus, show, fancy, pompon and sin- gle dahlias: for the earnest way that Newport has gone in for the cultivation of this flower amounts to nothing less than a dahlia craze, and at its height at that. The Prize Plant Groups. All the regular classes were well filled with uni- formly good stock. The groups of palms and foliage plants were up to the standard; Colin Robertson's group, covering 100 square feet, was a feature of the exhibition. The arrangement was neat and graceful, not being at all crowded, as is often a fault with ex- hibitors who have an unlimited number of specimen Ijlants at their command. Mr. Robertson is noted for tlie intensely brilliant colors of his crotons, and his group contained many of the best varieties of his elegant collection. Our first prize for group is $25, which he well deserved. Our secretary, David Mcin- tosh, received the second prize of $20 for a very fine group, which contained several of his seedling dra- csenas, for which a silver medal has already been awarded. A silver medal was awarded to James Garthley, gardener to Mr. H. H. Rogers, of Fairhaven, Mass., for a new and very unique alpine saxifraga, under the name of Saxifraga sarmentosa tricolor superba. The leaves are handsomely marked with creamy white, Newport Horticultural Society's Float in "Old Home Week" Parade yellow and red variegations, which would seem a most desirable acquisition to the ornamental foliage plants; this sort is a great improvement over the old sarmentosa variety. Assistant Gardeners' Competition. A competition which is always very interesting is one open to gardeners' assistants only for the best fancy basket of dahlias. This year Samuel Williams, of the "By-the-sea" greenhouses, received flrst prize for a very large oblong basket, with oval handle, of the Katherine Duer, or Newport dahlia. The basket was filled with sphagnum moss and covered with Asparagus plumosus nanus as a foundation, whicli was also used with dainty effect on the handle. The flowers were stemmed with privet twigs, leaves in- tact, and being put in loosely and irregularly with Adiantum cuneatum for foliage, gave a very airy antj pleasing effect to the whole piece. William Austin, assistant to James Boyd at Beechwood greenhouses, was second in this class with a large round basket of Dryden cactus dahlias; this is a very flne dark red variety that at night is beautiful under a strong light, which makes it especially desirable for a dinner table decoration piece. It was put together practical- ly the same as the flrst prize basket, except that As- paragus Sprengeri was used for foliage. Special Awards. James Robertson, for his new seedling single dah- lia, Imperialanum, was awarded a silver medal. This certainly is a worthy introduction, and the large vase on exhibition called forth universal admiration. In size the individual flowers are 6 to 7 inches in diam- eter, and the color is a most pleasing shade of deep rose-pink; It has the appearance of being a very strong grower, and has good, strong stems. The same exhibitor received a bronze medal for a new seedling decorative dahlia, entered under the name of West Cliff. This is a clear, bright yellow, with a fine, full center, good foliage, strong and erect on stem; the judges were much pleased with it. Many of the craft were especially interested to learn what award the judges would make to an ex- hibit of the new Nicotiana Sanderae. This carmine tuberose-flowered tobacco has not been as enthusias- tically received in Newport as was expected; perhaps we have not hit upon the happy way of growing it; in fact, the writer feels that sharply cut back it would form a much more compact bush than what he has thus far seen of it. Many go to the extreme of calling it weedy, but it certainly has its place, and in many situations would be valuable. Our judges made no award at this time, wishing, no doubt, to see more of it. David Mcintosh has met w'ith the greatest success growing Pandanus Sanderi, which was introduced by Henry A. Dreer. Mr. Mcintosh exhibited a large specimen, the whole plant and especially the heart being a beautiful golden bronze. M. B. Faxon staged a collection of a dozen or more new varieties of true cactus dahlias, his own seed- lings, which included many very fine shades of scar- lets, reds and orange. The fruits were good, and the vegetables especially so. We had very rainy weather except the last day, but, notwithstanding, the attendance was very satis- factory. The judges were by vote of the society three of our own members, namely: Richard Gardner, Alexander McLellan and Andrew S. Meikle. Among the visitors were: Neil Campbell, represent- ing Vaughan's Seed Store, of New York; John S. Hay, for Henry A. Dreer, of Philadelphia, Pa.; James Garthley, Fairhaven. Mass.; William F. Turner, New Bedford, Mass.:.H. F. Burt. Taunton, Mass.: William O. Sweet, East Bridgewater, Mass., and Joseph E. Forbes, New Bedford, Mass. F. W. 376 The Hlorists' Exchange Iron Filings for Packing Pipes. (65) Tou will do me a great fa- vor If you will give me the receipt for mixing iron filings for packing 4- inch cast-iron pipes. Three days ago I packed some joints with iron filings; these I wet with water and about two or three tablespoons of sal ammoniac powder to about one quart of filings. The joints are not rusting in any way; they are still soft and seemingly softer than when packed. I send you sam- ple of filings used. Are they too fine? Conn. J. M. — The sample of iron filings which you sent is rather small, and its ap- pearance would indicate that it is not cast-iron borings. In making a rust joint be sure to use nothing but fresh cast-iron borings. These you can pro- cure in your vicinity from some first- class machine shop which makes a specialty of engine-making or ma- chinery. In getting the borings from these places, you will be sure to get a good quality of iron. Simply wet the borings with water to a consistency of what would be termed "very damp." Use no sal ammoniac what- ever. Put a strand of rope in the joint first, and then ram the borings home good and hard and finish off the joint. Tou can put fire on a joint of this kind immediately, and then allow the water to be run oft the job while it is hot. The joint then will be prac- tically set in a few days. From the appearance of the sample sent us, we can easily see where your trouble is. This stuff would not rust up, as it is not at all adapted for the purpose. . U. G. SCOLLAT. Abnormal Growth of Japanese Walnuts (66) E. J. Managhan, agent of A. C. L. here, and quite an amateur hor- ticulturist, has three Japanese walnuts in his garden, planted two years ago. Two of them have made nornial growth, and all made the same growth the first year; but this year one of them has made a wonderful growth, possibly five times that of the others. Every branch, except two, has such an abnormal growth of twigs as to make the tree one mass of foliage. The owner knows of nothing that cpuld cause this strange p-rowth, except that a dead pig was buried about four feet from this tree. I send you by mail, under separate cover, one of these shoots covered with twigs, just as cut olf. What is the cause, and what the cure? JAMES M. LAMB. Fayetteville, N. C. — The twig, or shoot, reached me, and it was a curious sight, being of the nature of a fasciated growth, though the twigs were not flattened so much as some more familiar illustrations. The clustered twigs appeared more as "crows' nests" do, as clustered growths on cherry, nettle and other trees are called. The scientific explanation of their formation I cannot give. The extraordinary rapid growth spoken of was doubtless caused by the carcass of the animal buried near it, and the odd, twiggy tops the shoots have made may be from the same cause. At any rate, it would be well to top the shoots be- low the strange growths, when per- haps shoots of natural growth will fol- low. It is interesting to see these growths, and kind of our correspond- ent to send on the specimen. JOSEPH MEEHAN. Protecting Hydrangeas In Winter. (67) Kindly tell me how to pro- tect tender hydrangeas at Newport that are growing outside. W. H. B. R. I. — For information regarding the storing of hydrangeas through the Winter, we would refer inquirer to The Florists' Exchange of September 2, page 290. Carnation Supports— Nicotine. (68-9) Kindly describe a cheap and effectual way to support carna- tions. Nicotine was recommended in a recent issue for spraying carnations for fly. At what strength should it be used? J. N. T. ■ — The most effectual supports for carnations are those made of wire, of- ferings of which will be found in the advertising columns of this paper. Nicotine, when pure, is a powerful insecticide and should be used with caution. We would first use it at the rate of a wineglass full to a gallon of water and watch the results, making the second trial a little stronger should the fly not be entirely annihilated. Gardenias. (70) I send you specimen gardenia cuttings. Can you inform me what causes the discoloration of the foliage or how to prevent same? Also, what causes the buds to rot at the base and drop off. Also, what causes the buds to become gnarled and twisted? N. J. J. R. B. — The gardenia cuttings were dead and shriveled up when they reached this office, and evidently had been dead for some time previous. The turning of the leaves to a white or yellowish color in gardenias is a sure sign that they are either being grown too cool or that they are receiving too much water at the roots. If grown in plenty of heat, syringed regularly and put in soil that drains easily, so that the roots will get moderately dry every day or two, there will be no trouble with the foliage losing its color, or the buds not developing properly. White Ants. (71) I am severely bothered with white ants. They are in my rose beds and everywhere, and they do not seem to be very particular as far as their food is concerned. If you or any of your readers could give me a remedy to get rid of them I should be very thankful. SUBSCRIBER. Ohio. — To get rid of ants, the following is an excellent inethod. Make a mix- ture consisting of one-third Fowler's solution of arsenic and two-thirds common sugar syrup. Scatter a few drops near the runways of the ants and the latter will soon be destroyed. Pink vs. Carnation. (72) Please inform me, through the question columns of your fine pa- per, the difference between a carna- tion and a pink. Some people want to buy a "pink;" others a "carna- tion." YOUNG FLORIST. Mass. — According to an English author- ity, the pink is distinct from both the carnation and picotee in the markings of the flowers, but, botanically, there Is very little difference between them. So far as the American carnations go and their names, as we understand them here, there is no difference be- tween the two. Some people call them pinks, others carnations, and all mean the same flowers. Strictly speaking, however, there are no pinks grown under glass for commercial purposes. Peonies. (73) How and when should peony seed be planted? State length of time it takes the seed to germinate. How long before bloom can be secured from seed? How deep should the crown of the peony root be planted? A. C. — Peony seed should be sown as soon as it is ripe and it will germinate in the following Spring. A frame is the best place in which to make the seed bed. It takes several years be- fore flowering plants can be obtained from seed. When planting roots they should be set deep enough so as to insure the crown being three or four inches below the surface. Stem Rot in Carnations. (74) I send a portion of a carna- tion plant, which is attacked by what appears to be some disease. All our plants have lost the foliage through it, some of them while in the field, others since planting in the houses, a month ago. We have kept them on the dry side, spraying fre'iuently. Could you help us by stating what you think is the trouble and how we could arrest its progress? Would spraying discourage it or not? C. E. Conn. — The carnations are attacked with stem rot, for which there is no rem- edy so far as we know. Plants so affected might just as well be thrown away at once, and the bench space devoted to some other crop. While there are various opinions about this disease, it seems to be little understood as yet; the general opinion among practical men is that it comes from perpetuating weakened stock, and that if cuttings be taken from strong plants only, the disease will not appear. CANADIAN NEWS OTTAWA. — We are having good fair weather; frost keeps oft, one in exposed localities being all up to date. Crops are nearly all housed. Carna- tions with all were fine. Wright has his new range. 400 by 43 feet, planted with them. Graham and Scrim have their buildings completed. Graham Brothers have a very nice- looking house of violets. Roses gen- erally all round are looking well; no mildew and good growth. All green- houses show a nice stock of the neph- rolepls family in all sizes; also good cyclamen. Some benches of chrysan- themums have suffered badly from the beetle, but there will be enough left, as all have planted largely. For once the Central Fair had fine weather all through, and was a great success. The judges were G. Tressal, on flowers, and J. McKenna, on plants, both from Montreal. J. Bennett was also a welcome visitor. The exhibits of annuals were the finest ever seen here, most of them from amateurs. Asters were very fine. The judging gave good satisfaction. Plants were most- ly from Government House and Par- liament greenhouses, the commercial florists not showing, with the excep- tion of T. Ellmet, who won a good many prizes. Some bulbs are very late in coming this year. We have not yet even re- ceived Roman hyacinths. Lilium Har- risii are coming up very evenly. We have received the first copy of our new trade paper; it is all right. C. Scrim is still at the hospital, slowly recovering from his attack of pleurisy. e. LONDON, ONT. — The feature of the local horticultural year, the horticul- tural exhibition in connection with the Western Fair, is now past, and again proved to be the most attractive de- partment of the whole fair. That the directorate is alive to its attraction is evidenced by their decision to erect a permanent horticultural building with the surplus on hand in preference to any other department. Director William Gammage was in charge of the combined horticultural display. The showing of decorative and flow- ering plants was ahead of last year's in numbers and especially in quality. The same may be said of the made- up work — funeral designs, bouquets and baskets. Cut flowers were much behind last year, in whicli the season is responsible. Fruit, which is such a strong feature, owing to the proximity of the Niagara fruit belt, was also be- hind the average, both in quantity and quality. Vegetables were also below the average in quality. William Scott, of Buffalo, was judge of plants, flow- ers and design work. In the plant department, the section calling for 100 square feet, brought out two splendid displays. Gammage & Sons got first, Darch & Hunter, second, the plants used being all high-grade, com- mercial decorative material. It seemed a pity these displays should have been arranged along a wall, where so much of their beauty was lost. To have changed their places with the low-grade outdoor cut flowers on some of the cen- ter tables would have been a great ad- vantage all around. The prize for 25 specimen stove and greenhouse plants went to Gammage & Sons, with some splendid material. Like the foregoing, however, much of the beauty of the in- dividual plants was lost by reason of their location. For six-specimen palms Gammage & Sons were first; Darch & Hunter, second. One specimen palm. Darch & Hunter, first, with a magnifi- cent Kentia Belmoreana; Gammage & Sons, second: T. Wells, third. One spec- imen fern, Gammage & Sons, first, with an immense Nephrolepis Piersoni; E. Whiting, second. Twelve ferns, two each of six varieties, Gammage & Sons, first: T. Wells, second: E. Whiting, third. Six rex begonias, Gammage & Sons, first; Whiting, second; Wells, third. Fifteen geraniums, distinct varieties, W. Whiting, first, with splendid specimens in 10 to 12-inch pots; A. Peglar, second: Bennett & Wheeler, third. Two lianging baskets, first, Bennett i^t Wheeler; second. A. Peglar; third. E. Whiting. Tliese were immense affairs, all of them made for the occasion, and some of them within a few hours of the judging. There were seven entries. The made-up-work occupied a cen- tral position and was a center of at- traction. The leading sections in the design work were filled with very large pieces skilfully executed and utterly out of proportion to the prizes given. If the management would award a sum suflicient to pay for renewals of passing flowers, necessary to keep the whole of this section fresh to the end of the show, it would spare exhibitors this added expense and would be much appreciated. The awards were: Floral design, first. Gammage tt Sons, with a broken col- umn, groundwork of white asters, band- ed with Bridesmaid roses, base of long- iflorum lilies; second. Bennett & Wheel- er, lyre on base, groundwork of lyre white asters, interspersed with orchids, roses and lily of the valley, base asters and longiflorum lilies; third. Darch & Hunter, harp on base, harp of Bride roses, lily of the valley. Lilium speci- osum album and roseum, base of same material. Wreath — First. Bennett & \\^heeler: second. Gammage & Sons; tliird. Darch & Hunter. Bridal bouquet — First, Gammage & Sons, with Kaiserin Augusta Victoria roses, lily of the val- ley and maidenhair fern: second. Ben- nett & Wheeler; third. Darch & Hunter. Hand bouquet — First. Darch & Hunter. Bridesmaid roses and Asparagus plum- osus. ribbon to match: second. Bennett & Wheeler. American Beauty roses; third. Gammage & Sons. Basket of flowers — Gammage & Sons, first, longiflorum lilies and Asparagus plum- osus; second. Darch & Hunter; third. Bennett & Wheeler. Centerpiece for ta- ble— First. Bennett & Wheeler. Kaiserin and Bridesmaid roses, lily of the valley and fern; second. Darch & Hunter; third. Gammage & Son. There were several more very meritorious entries that do not appear in the list of win- ners. In the cut-flower department, the most conspicuous and meritorious ex- hibit was a collection of gladioli from Darch & Hunter. Many of the en- tries In this department were again shown on boards, with the usual re- sult. Darch & Hunter and Gammage & Son each had an extensive trade ex- hibit under capable management. FRED. BENNETT. Syracuse, N. Y. The Week's News. The New York State Fair held here the past week, and the Ka-noo-no Karnival held during the same period, brought in considerable trade to the local florists. Wheadon & Hencle did the decorating on the automobile owned by Richard Kobbe, which won first prize in the parade as the best decorated car. F. R. Quinlan & Co. were the largest exhibitors at the fair among the commercial florists, win- ning in all twenty-four firsts and seven second prizes. They captured fir.sts on funeral design, basket of roses, bridal bouquet, bridesmaid's bouquet — all of these the work of Mr. Robertson. Bechstedt, of Oswego, was also an ex- hibitor. The grounds and ornamental bed- ding at the State Fair never looked, better than this year, the carpet bed- ding being very good. Next year the superintendent, Harry Smith, expects to considerably enlarge this section of the work, which has steadily grown and improved under his management. The local florists have in tlie ma- jority of cases gotten most of their carnations housed. L. E. Marquisee is later than in other years on account ''f the extensive repairs his plant is un- dergoing this season. He has already housed a large number of promising carnation seedlings and his stock in general is very fine, particularly En- chantress and Lady Bountiful. Roses on the market are of good quality: carnations are improving, but the aster dies hard. J. B. B. Utica. News Items. Frank Baker has fully recov- ered from his illness. Wm. Kaufer has been on the sick list for the past ten days, but is able to be around again. C. F. Seltzer has been alone for the past two weeks. He flnds it hard to secure a good man. He has the finest light pink stock I ever saw, and has saved a lot of seed from it. grown inside. It is the color of Enchantress carnation. Spencer & Martin have closed out all their carnation plants. At the Syracuse fair P. R. Quinlan & Co. occupied a very large space and made a fine display. We are having very warm weather here now. which has cut off the flower trade quite a little. QUIZ. Septtmber VS 1906 The Plorists' Exchangee 377 New York. News Notes. The weather is moist, warm, and disagreeabie, and anything but conducive to the good of the flower business. Absence of frost so far lias tended to bring the crop of dahlias t.o a point of perfection seldom realized; they are simply grand this year. Some of the single varieties seen in the re- tail windows are superb from a de- coi-ative point of view; the colors are beautiful and the flowers are carried on such long and graceful stems tliat they make an ideal flower for such purposes. Nevertlieless, it is a tact that the single kinds can not be sold at a profit in this city, and it is only for window display purposes that this type of dahlia seems to be of any service here. Dr. N. L,. Britton and Mrs. Britton sailed for Bermuda on August 30, to carry out some botanical investiga- tions, returning during the last week in September. George V. Nash, head gardener, at the Botanical Gardens, has recently returned from an ex- ploring trip to the interior of Hayti. Some regions hitherto unvisited by the botanist were reached and a large amount of preserved material, seeds and living plants were secured. William Elliott & Sons opened their Fall auction season on Tuesday by holding a sale of high class decorative plants, including palms, dracaenas and pandanus in variety, ferns of the Bos- ton, Scottii and Piersoni types, also assortments of primulas and cyclamen in sizes suitable for growing on pur- poses. This was the first auction sale Messrs. Elliott liave held in their new quarters, 2 01 Fulton street. W. J. Elliott, who wields the hammer at these functions, seemed perfectly at home on the brand new rostrum. There was a crowd of spirited bidders present, and the sale was a lively one, indeed, everything going off at good values. Among the growers who con- signed plants to this sale were: W. H. Siebrecht, Astoria, I>. I.; John Miesem, Middle Village, L. I.; F. R. Pierson Company, Tarrytown, N. Y.; H. C. Steinhoff, Jersey City, N. J.; George Lorenz, Woodside, L. 1.; Louis Schmutz, Brooklyn; Siebrecht & Son, New York; Chas. Zeller's Son, Brook- lyn; E. Snyder, Ridgewood, N. J.; Lehnig & Winnefeld, Hackensack, N.J. The Johnston Heating Company, of this city, have secured the contracts for installing and supplying lieating apparatus for the Hinode Florist Com- pany's greenhouses at Whitestone, L. I.; the Seacaucus Exotic Nursery's greenhouses at Secaucus, N. J., and for 'Wm. Kelloge's greenhouses at As- toria, L. I. We hear with regret that Mrs. Her- man Kretschmar is quite ill at her home in 'West Nyack, N. Y. The violet season is here again, and daily consignments are being received. Chicago also is getting a daily supply of violets from the Hudson River sec- tion, which certainly speaks well for the shipping qualities of the flowers grown in that neighborhood. Patrick O'Mara returned from his ■Western trip, of six weeks' duration, on Monday last. He had a most en- joyable time, and comes back to busi- ness in the best of health and spirits. F. A. Bolles, of Brooklyn, has the sympathy of the trade in the loss of his wife by death last week. Israel H. Eisenberg, of Astoria, L. I., has opened another retail store at 736 Lexington avenue, this city. American Institute Show. The seventy-fourth annual Fall exhibition of the American Institute was held 'Wednesday and Thursday, September 20 and 21, in the Berkeley Lyceum Building, 'West Forty-fourth street, where a very creditable display of dahlias, decorative plants, herbace- ous flowers and fruits and vegetables was placed on view. At this annual exhibition dahlias play the most im- portant part, and the several tables devoted to these flowers were an inter- esting feature. The various types were fully represented, though nothing startling in the way of new varieties was noticed. W. P. Lothrop, East Bridgewater, Mass., and H. F. Burt, Taunton, Mass., were the largest exhibitors, each hav- ing extensive collections embracing de- corative, cactus, exhibition, fancy and pompon types. George Hale, gardener to Mr. E. D. Adams, Seabright, N. J., made a very comprehensive exhibit, as also did James Dowlen, Seabright, N. J. Others who contributed to the dah- lia exhibits were 'William Hastings, Tuxedo, N. Y.; F. R. Pierson Co., Tar- rytown, N. Y.; J. T. Lovett, Little Sil- ver, N. J., who showed some excellent .■Jingle flowered varieties; A. L. Miller, Brooklyn, N. Y., who staged the varie- ty Kaiserin Augusta 'Victoria and an- other new white one named the Pride of the Park, said to be a wonder for long keeping qualities. 'William Rob- ertson, Oakland, N. J.; J. W. 'Van Os- Irand, Bai-donia. N. Y. ; J. C. 'Williams, Montclair, N. J.; and J. P. Sorenson, Stamford, Conn., were also among the exhibitors of dahlias. The quality of the flowers, as a whole, was excellent, and provided no little work for the judges, Messrs. George Hale, L. Barron and J. T. 'Withers, whose decisions we hope to present in a future issue. A vase of the new rose Richmond was exhibited by C. H. Totty, Madison, N. J., which attracted many admirers. Mr. Totty is the largest Eastern grower of this rose, and speaks most enthusi- astically of its behavior, saying that it is easy to manage and blooms with as much freedoin as does our other com- mercial tea roses. A. J. Manda, gardener to Mrs. Pratt, Brooklyn, N. Y., was a new exhibitor, and staged one of the best collections of stove decorative plants we have seen in a long time. His stock was in the pink of condition, and reflected great credit on his skill as a plants- man. In his collection were fine speci- mens of calatheas, alocasias, heli- conias, panax, begonias, curmerias,ero- tons, pandanus, etc., also a fine speci- men of the climbing fern, Lygodium scandens, trained over a balloon sev- eral feet high, and finished completely. In addition to his dahlias, J. P. So- renson staged fifty varieties of hardy flowers. John Lewis Childs, Floral Park, N. Y., made a comprehensive display of gladiolus, including the new variety America, also flowers of Bessera ele- gan.s, Tritoma Pfitzeri, and a nice col- lection of tuberous rooted begonias. Julius Roehrs, Rutherford, N. J., staged a collection of orchids, and G. Padrock. 'Woodside, L. I., put up a small collection of succulents. W. Van Fleet showed several spikes of a new gladiolus labeled Autumn Giant. The spikes were upwards of three feet in length, the flowers ranged almost straight along one side of the spike, and several inches apart. The color is bright red, but owing to the distance apart of the flowers, it cannot be termed at all showy. We understand, however, that the value of this sort lies chiefly in its flowering very late in the season, and the probabilities of its becoming the parent of other choicer and later blooming kinds than are in commerce at the present time. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J., showed novelties in Rubus reflexus. seemingly a stove decorative plant, and Saxifraga tomentosa superba, a very dwarf and pretty plant for the border. This firm also showed a large collec- tion of herbaceous flowers. J. T. Lovett placed a very full col- lection of herbaceous flowers. In addi- tion to his exhibits of dahlias, the commercial sorts being well repre- sented among them. Gutman & "Weber showed a vase of their red carnation "Victory in splen- did form, considering the season of the year. Boston. The Week's News. 'While the family of the late Mayor Collins requested that flowers be omitted from the funeral, yet there was perhaps the largest number of flowers seen at any funeral in this city for many a day. All the leading flor- ists were kept hustling on Saturday and Monday morning. Perhaps the finest floral piece of all was that sent by the city government, which repre- sented a seal of the City of Boston. An amusing story is going the rounds of the daily press about this design, however, which is said to have con- tained 10,000 white asters, an endless number of blue and white violets, white and Jack roses, etc. Now the wonder is where did the florist get so many white violets and Jack roses at this season, and how did he manage to get so many flowers into so small a space as eight feet square? Norris F. Comley, of Lexington, sus- tained a serious loss on Saturday morning last, when his house and barn were completely destroyed by fire. Mr. Comley's family were away, and he was all alone in the house at the time and barely escaped with his life. No damage was done to his greenhou.ses near-by. The house and barn were only partially covered by insurance, so that Mr. Comley's loss will be quite heavy. The store of Martin E. Tuohy, of South Boston, was broken into on Thursday night of last week and the safe rifled of about $100. The thief had entered by the front door and had worked the combination of the safe. Mr. Tuohy is away in Europe, his busine.ss being left in charge of Rob- ert O'Conner. Patten, the florist of Lowell, has sold out his business to Morse & Beale. whose experience assures them of a successful trade. J. D. Twombly, of 'Winchester, brought the first violets of the season -to the Park Street Market last week. ■Wm. Nicholson, of Framingham, has been bringing in some early chry- santhemums. Lady Fitzwygram. ■Welch Brothers will have a stall in the Music Hall Market for the sale of corrugated flower boxes, florists' supplies, hardy ferns, galax, etc. F. R. Mathieson and Miss Catherine Zwicker were married at Hyde Park on Thurssday of last week, and have gone to Norfolk and "Washington on a wedding tour. Joseph Margolis. of H. M. Robinson & Co., has returned from a three weeks' trip through New England. He reports business much better than at this season in any previous year. S. J. Reuter, of "Westerly, R. I., is .shipping exceptionally fine Klllarney roses to "Welch Bros. "Wm. Sim, of Cliftondale, has com- menced cutting indoor sweet peas. Gardeners and Florists' Club. The club opened the season on Tuesday with a rousing meeting of eighty-five members present, notwith- standing a rainy evening. President "Wheeler, in opening the meeting, said he was very gratified to see such a large attendance, which showed the live interest being taken in the club. The secretary read reports of the pic- nic and also a detailed report of the sports committee, who received the tlianks of the club for their labors. It was also voted to extend the thanks of the club to the donors of the vari- ous prizes. Fifty-three new members were elected, making a total member- ship of 209. This large list of new members demonstrates that the willing workers had not been idle during the vacation season. It was voted to extend an invitation to the North Shore Horticultural So- ciety, of Manchester, to visit the club at the next meeting, which will be held October 17. A motion was made to elect Joseph Clark, of Manchester, an honorary member of the club. A mo- tion was made to increase the salary of the secretary to $75 per annum. Both of these motions, according to the by-laws, were laid over till the next meeting. It was voted to send a telegram extending the greetings of the club to James H. Morton, a past president, who was in "Washington at the convention of the National Asso- ciation of Cemetery Superintendents, of which he is president. A lively discussion took place on the proposed exhibition of the S. A. F. O. H., to be held in Boston next Spring. "W. H. Elliott bravely championed the S. A. P., while several prominent members did not favor supporting any such ex- liibition. No action was taken, how- ever, as no word had been received in Boston officially by any of the societies of any exhibition or any proposition for an exhibition by the S. A. F. O. H. in Boston. The president announced that an invitation had been received from Mr. Montgomery to visit the "Waban Con- servatories during October, the date to be arranged later. On the exhibition tables was a col- lection of some eighteen varieties of hardy asters from Julius Heurlin, of the Blue Hills Nurseries, who was awarded a report of merit for the va- riety Aster amabilis "Blue Hills." Rob- ert Cameron, of the Harvard Botani- cal Gardens, was awarded a report of merit for some well-grown spikes of Nerine Fothergillii. Frank Cannell entertained the club witli a song, after which a collation was served and the meeting broke up at a late hour. J. "W. DUNCAN. Philadelphia. News Jottings. Tills city has been under a very .seven- iiirnospherlc depression the past week; for instance, the thermometer registered SO on Tuesday and the hu- midity 93. Business was starting up nicely, but has fallen off this week on account of these conditions. The meeting here of the Sovereign Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows has brought many visitors to our city. .^mong those noticed with coat be- decked with badges, etc., was W. H. Ernest, Washington, D. C. There is a large crop of American Beauty roses on just now; all growers are cutting, the supply being above the demand. Samuel S. Pennock is now receiving large consignments of dahlias from the L. K. Peacock, Inc., Atco, N. J. These flowers are moving very well in this city; $5 per 100 is the best price obtained so far. The first consignments of chrysan- themums of this season were received by Eward Reid on Wednesday, Sep- tember 13, the variety being Polly Rose. The second variety in was Mar- quis de Montmort; these were re- ceived by S. S. Pennock on the 19th, and sold at $4 per dozen. It was dahlia night at the Pennsyl- vania Horticultural Society on Tues- day last. The L. K. Peacock Co., of Atco, N. J., staged thirty-five vases of dahlias. These flowers were quite a revelation to many present. L. K. Peacock made an address on the newer dahlias, which brought out quite a discussion and many interest- ing points as to time of planting and general culture. DA'VID RUST. American Pomological Society. The society's twenty-ninth biennial meeting was held at Kansas City Sep- tember 19 to 21, with a large attend- ance from all parts of the country, including such veteran horticulturists as Parker Earle, now of New Mexico; Wyman Elliott, of Minnesota; E. A. Riehl, of Illinois, and T. 'V. Munson, of Texas. In the absence of President Hale, Colonel C. L. Watrous, of Iowa, was made chairman of the convention. In his opening address Mr. Watrous spoke of the influence exerted by the Pomological Society in "bringing order out of chaos" in the nomenclature of fruits. Parker Earle said that at the present time about one hundred times as much fruit is being consumed in this country as there was when he first began growing strawberries, pears and peaches in southern Illinois, at the beginning of the Civil War. Secretary John Craig, in his report, stated that he looked forward to the time when the society may have a per- manent secretary, with permanent headquarters, acting for the organiza- tion in questions of interstate and even international import, and forming a central bureau for the collection and dissemination of pomological data. The subject of American plums was thoroughly considered in papers and discussions. Professor Albert Dickens, of Kansas Agricultural College, gave some observations on the growing of American plums in Kansas, stating that the ability of this species to with- stand hardships of various kinds is one of its most valuable characteris- tics. They grow, they bear, they sell and are good to eat and to preserve. Mr. Green, of Minnesota, said that the Surprise is the best native plum they have ever had. Mr. Elliot, of the same State, agreed with him, and stated also that the Ocheda has the finest quality and is considered a standard in that respect. Mr. Kirkpatrick, of Texas, named the Gonzales as their best plum, the American being next in favor. Mr. Coburn stated that in Colorado great succe.ss had been obtained with the Desoto. Wild Goose, Miner, Rolling Stone and Wolfe. Mr. Marshall, of Wisconsin, read a paper on the marketing of plums. Last Summer American plums sold for as high as 50 cents per ten-pound basket. Under the head of orchard man- agement Professor John W. Lloyd con- tributed a paper on cover crops, nam- ing vetch and clover as desirable for land deficient in humus. Rye has an advantage in furnishing sufficient cover for Winter protection, even if sown very late. (2'o be continued) 378 The Plorists' Exchange MIftMIMIinMUiUiMIMLIIMatttMMttlMMIMllMMIMM iMiar Ferns, Asparagus Poinsettia, etc. Asparaaraa Plumo8a8,2fi in., $3.00 per 100. Asparagus Spreajceri.2^ In. , $2.60 per 100. Orevlltea Kobasta, 2)4 In., $3.00 per 100. Small Ferns for Ferneries. All the beet and most hardy varieties Strong bushy plants. $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Primula Obconica, grand strain, 2ii in., $3.00 per '00. Primula Sinensis, large-Qowered, 2^ in., $3.00 psrlOJ. Geraniams. Fall list of new and standard varieties. Late spring struck plants, $3.00 per 100. Boston Ferns, from bench, short stocky plants, 4 in. pot siee, $15.00 per 100; 6 in. pot size, $26.00 per 100. No better way to buy than from the bench, if stock is like ours. * Besooias, flowering, in variety, $3.00 per 100. H ydrangrea Otaksa, strong plants from field, bushy, good for t) to 7 in. pots. $12.00 per 100. Cycas^RevoIata. A large stock of small sized Cycas, will make quick sellers; bright. fresh stock, just right for retail sales. 4 to 6 leaves, 35c.; 6 to 8 leaves, BOc.; 8 to 10 leaves, 75c.; lOto 12 leaves, $1.00. Kentla Relmoreana aud Forsteriana. Grand values, $1.5o, $2.00. $2.60 and $3.00 each. No better stock in the country. Ficus Klastlca. A line of Imported plants, 12 to 1.5 in. hlt^h, nicely hardened out of doors, $25.00 per lOU. Fupliorbia .Jacquiniieflora. An old fash- ioned winter-flowering plant, grand when nicely done; 4 in. branched plants, $10.00 per 100. Fpiphyllum Makoyanuni and K. Trun- catum Vlolaceum (Lobster Claw Cactus) ; strong. 2 year heads, $20.00 per lOo. Liliam Harrisil, 6 to 7 in.. $3.50 per 100. Lilinm Harrisii,? to9in., $7.00 per 100. Send for Price I«lst No. 5. THE STORRS ^ HARRISON CO. PAINESVILLE, OHIO »>tfrw«'«*'wt''wrH;«'tw"tw'HrHrwrw«''tw*w«»wt'TOL'wffHim ( Mention The Florlntfl' Exehange when writing. PRIMROSES ASPARAGUS Chinese and Obconica per 100, $3.00 Pansy Plants, S3.00 per 1000 " .iO vlnca Variegated, field-grown " 6.00 PlumosuB Nanus, 2 In. pots per 100,»2.0o Sprengen, 2 in. pots " 2 On SHASTA DAISY, 2 In. pots'.'. •• 26 PANSY SEED, large (lowering Oz 4 o" P. W. NARCISSUS Grandiflora $i.2Bperioo: siooo per loo'o" ' ° JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio Mention The noriata' Rrchange when writing. The Green Goods Man W. KEIR PIkesvllle, Md. Asparagus, Smilax, Cochet Roses, Fisher Carnations. M>'Tit1oB th# FMorlstH* HTi-banr** wb«ii writing. FERNS ODB SPESIflLTf CIBOTICM SCHIEDEI. We have a large stock of this most beautiful Tree Fern in finest growing condition. 3 In., $3i».O0; 4 in.. $50.0t/; 6 in., $70.00: 7 In., $176.00; 8 in., $226.00 per lOO. 10 in. from $5 OO to to $7.00 each ; 12 in. $15.00 each. For, larger specimens, prices on application. Assorted Ferns for JardiniereK, flne busby stock, in all the best varieties, from 2H In. pots. $3.00 per 100: $26.00 per 1000. 260 at 1000 rate. Fresh Fern Spores, our own collection. 35c. per trade pkt. : $4.00 per doz. Anderson & ChrUtensen, Short Hills, N. J. Mention The Florists' Bxchapge when writing. TO MAKE ROOM A fine lot of PANDANIIS VEITCBII. wfll colored and of all sizes, from $15.00 per lOD up to S5.00 each. FICUS BLASTICA, from 4 to 6 in. pota. and 6 to 18 In. high, $18.00 per lOO. All top cuttings and well established. METAIRIE RID6E NURSERY CO., Ltd. r^B^MT ORUEA^S, r,A. MentloD the Florists' Exchange when writing. 'S 4aHOV78ES 100,000 PK.AIIIT8 Sprays or Strlngrs in any quantity EMERSON G. McFADDEN Tei.28A SHORT HILLS. N.J. THE AMERICAN CARNATION Price, S3. BO A. T DE LA MARE pre. & PUB. GO. LTD. 2-8 Duane Street, New York Vegetadle, ImMm aqil Beflillflg Plants VEGETABLE PLANTS r^ADDA^V? In any quantity. Wake- *'■'*■*•■*■'**' "^ field. Succession and Flat Dutch, f 1.00 per 1000; tS.50 per 10,000. ■> A n ev VV IIoss Curled, 26 els. per »■'••■*•''■-• "^ " 100; tl.26 per 1000. Strone roots, $3.M per 1000 ; 40 cts. per 100. C^VTT V^IVV In any quantity. Pink Plume, *'-*^-*-«"-'"*- * Giant Pascal, Golden Heart, Boston Marliet and other vars., $1.00 per 1000; tS.SO per 10,000. t ITTX^WTC*!? Blir Boston, Boston Marltet *^"^ *■ * ^J'-Kij ana Tennia Ball, tl.OO per 1000; $8.60 per 10,000. MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS 2V4-I11. stock In A I condition. AlysBnm Glaat and Dwarf; Heliotrope, Lantana. Swalnsona alba and rosea; Plniu- bagro, white, $2.00 per 100, $17 60 per 1000. HARDY CHRYSANTHEMUMS BuHhy plants, from ^ in. pots, BOc. per doz.; $4,00 per 100. Good collection for Fall blooming. GERANIUMS Per 100 Bruantl $2.00 Oentanre 2.ii0 LeOid 2.00 Rycroft's Surprise (Ivy) 2.00 Ololrede France... 2.00 Jean deLaBret«... 3.00 Jean Vlaud 2.00 M. Jolly de Bamme- vllle 4.00 Mme. Barney 2.00 Mme. CanoTera ... 2.00 Per 100 Mme. Charrotte.. . .$2.00 Mme. Jaulin 2.00 Mme. Landry 2.00 Madonna 3.00 Marquis de Oastel- lane 3.00 Miss F. Perkins.... 2.00 MiBsEendell 3.00 S. A.Nutt 2.00 Oranville 2.00 Mrs.E. G. Hill Z.OO Queen of the West. 2.00 We will send 1000, 50 each of the above, for $18.00, or 600, 26 each, for $10.00. Telesrraph (Geranium), $1 per doz., $6perlOO. Send for descriptive price list. Not less than live of any one variety sold. Cash with order, please. Come see our stock. We are at Chase, P. B. & W. R. K.. or Cowenton. Philadelphia Division of B. & O. K. K,« fourteen miles Northeast of Baltimore, Md. 8end ns word and we w^lll meet yon. R. VINCENT, JR. ft SON, White Marsh, Md. Mention Tke Florists* Exchange when writing. HEATING. Growers' Problems Solved by U. G. ScoUay Please inform me how many lengths of 2-inch pipe I will need to heat my greenhouse by hot water in zero weather in order to grow carna- tions, and where I will locate the same. My house is built as follows: 70x17 feet outside measure, %-span, running east and west. The back is to the north and is a 5-foot fence, boarded, papered and shingled. Front is 33 inches high, with 10x14 glass. There are 1,050 square feet of glass on south side and 350 square feet on north side. Height of ridge board is 9 feet. There are three solid benches, two walks 2V2 feet wide, nine ventila- tors on south side, opening to north on top. Glass in both ends. House runs with a 5 per cent, grade, boiler house being at bottom of grade. Base of fire-box is 23 inches below ground level, and base of boiler is 5 inches be- low ground level. Boiler is a No. 3, made by David Smith, Boston, called by some florists, "Saddleback." The Florists' Exchange has been a great help to me. F. H. T. Mass. — It is sometimes well to talk very plainly to florists. You have built this greenhouse, and then state ail that you are going to put in it, and how you are to arrange it, and, after it is all done, the most important question — that of heating — comes up, and you have made absolutely no provisions for it in the lay-out of your plan. Tou are up against a proposition. We assume that the ground level is about on the same grade as the bench in the center of the house mark- ed "solid bench." Now, if this is the case, the one marked "solid bench" on the front of the house, 3 feet 6 inches wide, and walk 2 feet 6 inches wide, is 2 feet 2 inches below grade, and as the base of the flre-box is 23 Inches be- low the ground level, we assume that the boiler will be on the same level as the walk above mentioned. Now the matter of having pipe on that walk will be out of the question, for you would obtain little, if any, cir- culation. It does not seem to us pos- sible to put in pipe along the south side, below the glass, as that would come in too close contact with the plants. If it is possible for you to deepen the boiler pit, by all means do so, and then you will be able to accomplish the heating of this house without any difliculty. We will say first that you can deepen this pit so that the flow nozzle of the boiler will come at the level, or a little below the excavated walk on the south side. It this is the case, you can get along without the overhead main, and put in the house eleven lines of 2-inch pipe, placed as follows: Four pipes on hooks on the path of the solid bench on the south side; two pipes on each side of the solid bench in the center of the house, and three pipes on the south side of the solid bench, whioh is on the north side. To these pipes use at least a 3-inch flow main from the boiler and a 3-inch return main. An expansion tank can be placed at the far end. or at an elevated point in the potting room, and connected to the return. Now, in case you cannot ' deepen the boiler pit, you will be compelled to run a 3-inch overhead main from the boiler to the far end of the house, and come back with coils of 2-inch pipe, eleven in all, and, if possible, place these 2-inch coils higher than the top of the boiler; of course, using a 3-inch return to the boiler to take care of these 2-inch coils. There is a po.ssibllity that you may be able to put in under the glass on the south side some 2-inch pipe, and not interfere with your plants. If you can, it is a good place to have them, and we would suggest putting four 2-inch pipes along the south side. Tou can then place the remaining six on each side of the solid bench in the center and the solid bench on the north, as before described, only all these 2-inch pipes on this end must fall from the far end toward the boiler with as much grade as you can give them. You may question why we still have the eleven lines of 2-inch pipe and the additional 3-inch overhead main. We keep In this (3-lnch main) be- cause the overhead main plan will be SCOTTII See my advt. In Issue of August 12. JOHN SCOTT, o'lltShl^sr,, Brooklyn, N.Y. Branch: E. 46th St. and Rutland Rd., Flatbush Telephone, 1207 WUUamBburg. Mention the Florlsta' ExcbanKe wben wrlttng. KENTIAS As Good As Can Be Grown J05EPH HEACOCK MTVNCOXE, PA. Mention The Florists' Exchange wben writing. NEPflROLEPIS Barrowsil, $25 per 100. Scottli, iy. In., $5 per 100. Bostons, iy, in., $3 per 100. Henry H. Barrows & Son, Whitman, Mass. UentloD th* FlortfltB' Bxehanc* when wTltlnc. nnilUnACCC Fine, from 4In. pots ready I l%llT||%Vf^LiiJ 214 in. pots. $2.00 per 100. Christmas Peppers, 3,4 Sin. pots, $5.00, $10.00, $12.00 per 100. Asparagrns sprenK^rl, 2^ in., $2 00perlOO Itostou Ferns. 8-10 in. pots, 75c., $1.00 each. PierKon Ferns, 6-8 in. pots. b0c..$l.00 each: Anparaj^us Tenalsslmas, 2^ in. pots, $1.60 per luu; $10.00 per 1000. J. S. BLOOM, RIagalsville, Pa. Uentlon the Florlsta* Bzehaoce when writing. BOSTON FERNS Taken from benoh, $10.00 to $26.00 per 100 Extra fine stock. Araucaria Excelsa From (1.60 to $2,00 each. Kentia Belmoreana, from 60c. to $6.00 each. WM. A. BOCK, No. Cambridge, Mass. Mention The FlorUta* Bxrhance wben writlnc. ORCHIDS FLORISTS' ORCHIDS Largest Importers, Exporters, Qrowera and Hybridizers In the world. SANDER & SONS, St. Albans, England Agent, A. Dlmmock, 31 Barolar Bt., N. T. Oltr Mention The Florists' Exchanffe when writin,?. BOSTON FERNS Palms, Drac8ena8 CeraniumSi Coleus and general bedding stock in large quantities. Write for prices. Oash or ref et ences. L.H. FOSTER ESTATE.^J^,' Dorchester.Mass. Uentlfip The Florists* Bxchanga when writing. DRACAENA TERMINALIS GlOtOljS POBTO BICO 6O,OO0 2h4. In. field-grown, nice colored strong plants. October and November. Ready to ship. Write for prices. Place orders now; not later. Draciena Oane always ready. E. MEIER, Florist, RIO-PIEDRAS, PORTO RICO Uentlon the Florists* Bxcbance wben writing. Chri»tma» Plants 40,0C0 first-class Table Ferns, 10 best varieties, bushy. 2 and3in.,$2.60and$5.00perlO(). Prlmnla. Chineae and Obconica, new giant flowering and fringe, 75 per cent, carmine, compacta and pink, finest strain in the world, extra Btron;::. bushy, 4 in., $ Florists* TCxchanpe when wrltlne. FERNS A good variety of the right kinds tor filling fern dishes, etc., 2^i Inch,»3.00perl00. KENTI ASandCOCOS, nice tor centers, 2 ^4 inch. 10 cts. each ; $9.00 per 100. KENTIA BBI^MOREAMA. 6 Inch pots, CO cts. each. B08T07V and PIERSON FERNS, from bench, ready for 6 Inch pots, 25 cts. each. H. WESTON, HEMPSTEAD, N. Y. Ilentloii Thg Flnrtsf * Bxehanre when wrlMna. 2 In., $1.26 per 100. Per lOtl. CKTPTOMEKIA JAPONICA,21n $3 00 " 4 In 10.00 CBPHEA (Cigar Plant), 2 In 1.26 E. I. RAWLINCS, Quakertown, Pa. Mention Tba norlgta' Exchange when writing. AFEWfiOODTHINeSTOUWANT A nice lot of made-np KGNTIA PALIUCH In Sin. and 8 in. pottiat$3.00to$&.00eacb. Splendid plants for decoration. Dracaena IndiTlaa, S, 4 and 6 in., $6.00. $10.00 and $25.00 per 100. AsparHfrnsPlninosas, Sin., $6.00 per 100. Oeraniums, 8. A. Nutt, Oastellane, John Doyle, Perkins, Mme. Ssllerol. SinRle and Donble Gen. Grant. La Favorite rooted CuttioES, $1.00 per 100. Vinca Var.,21n.,f2.O0per 100. Rex Bee:onia, nice plants. 2 and 21^ In., $5.00 per 100. Boston Ferns, i In.. 30c. each. Cineraria. 2 m.. $2.00 per 100. Clilnese Primrose, 3 In.. $4. OOper 100. Jerusalem Cherry, 3 In.. $5.00 per 100. Oash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS. Newton. N. J. IfeatioD the Florists' Bxcbanse when writing. RcDulldlng of greenhouses necessitates emptying them, flo I offer the following Palms cheap for cash with order. Z.ATAMIA8, from 6 in. pots, doz., $3.60. KEMTIA BEI.MOREAMA, < In. pots, doz.. $2.26. CHAMAEROPS EXCELSA, 6 In. pots. doz.. $2.26. PBCENIX, 6 in. pots, doz., $3.00. CARRVOTA VMENS, < In. pots, doz., $1.75. Or the Ave dozen tor $12.00; halt for $6 CO. N. STUDER, Anacostia, D. C. 4 in. RUBBERS $3.00 per l>ozen. CinM PvniiiM( Hardy Pinks, 6 named vars. rieio-urownn"dy Phlox, 10 •• $4.00 per 100. ' "'»«''»'" Popples yiftl CTO Field-grown Princess of Wales, *""•'-'" Marie Louise, Swanley While, $4.00 per 100. AQPAnapiiQ PlnmosuB, Sprenfrerl, w''*"''«U« 2 m., $2.00 per lOO. DRAOENA INDIVISA y-^ t^^m per 100. Still have a few field-grown CARNATIONS left. THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, Ohio Mention The Florists' Kxchange when writing BOSlOD FeiljS From Bench Extra fine stock; good value for your money, 10c. to 30c. each. COBANZIE CARNATION CO. New London, Conn. Mention The Florists' Excbanpe when writing. Azalea Indica Fine, bushy plants, 10 to 12 Inches. PINk, WHITE and RED Fine Forcing Varieties Dozen, $3.50 ; 100, $25.00 0.V.ZAN6EN, Seedsman, Hobtken, N.J. UeotioD tbo Florliita' BxcbaQ£e wbeo wrltlBC. FIELD-CROWN Asparagus Sprengeri Those who have purchased our field- prown plants in the past are convinced that they are much superior to pot^ grown, both for pots and bench culture. When housed, they immediately start into active growth, throwing up numer- ous growths, which come to perfection much earlier than thosefrom pots. Field culture adds to the vigor of the plants and an enormous crop of green is the result. PLANT NOW FOR WINTER GREEN Bush.v plants ready for 4, 5 and 6 in. pots, $6.00. J8. GO and $10.00 per 100. CHINESE PRIMROSES (Single) Our stock is grown from the best se- lected European strain, which has given satisfaction wherever grown. Fineplants from 214 In. pots, ready for immediate shift, in white, clear light pink, blue and bright scarlet, $.3.00 per 100. ijend for Fall I.,lst offering many other DeHirable Plants NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian. Mich. MentloQ The Florists' Exchange when writing. SCOTTII FERNS Paims, Arau<:ariaH« AMpidiHtras i'aiidaiiUH I'tiliH. HERMAN MAENNER, Maspeih, N.Y. ColtiiiB and Mount Oilvet Avch. HOLLY FERNS 2,500 large, bushy plants, in 8 In. pots, now ready lor shipment. This is one ot the best ferns for house culture and you will make no mlatakfi it you grow some for your holiday trade. $c.uOper 100. ASSORTED FERNS ',°rL;.ee'? have 35.000 In 2 In. pots, the best stoca I have ever offered. They are clean, healthy plants, very full and bushy and Just what you require for a discriminating trade. Among the varieties are : Pteris cretica albo lineata, Wlmseltl, ire- mula magniflca, Ollberti, Sleboldi, serrulate adiantoides, Cyrtomlum falcaium, Aepldlum tsuBsemense and Adiantum pubesoens in as- Bortment. $3.00 per 100. AHpidiiim tSDSsemense, absolutely perfect stock, in 3 in. pots, $6,00 per 100. OASH, PLEASE R. G. HANFORO, Norwalk, Conn. Mention tbi> Florisf Eieh>Dire when writJOE Tarrytowfl Fern Per 100 Elegantisslma, 2% in $15.00 KENTIA FORSTERIANA.made- up 3 plants in a 4 in. pot . . . 25.00 KENTIA BELMORBANA . . . 25 00 ARECA LUTESCENS .... 12.00 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, 3 in. pots 7.00 QENISTA, 5 in. pots 15.00 No order of less than ten plants ac- cepted. GHAS. H. CAMPBELL, Philadelpliia, Pa. 360I Germantown Ave. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Decorailve Planis Latiinla Korbonica, 3 in. potH, 9&.00; i Id., $16.00; bin., $25.00; tlin.. t&O.OO per 100; 7 in. and 8 In., $1.00 and $l.&Oeftch; lance plants from 92.80 np. KentlaForKt«rlana and H«ltiiiir*«ann, from 2Hk Id. potH, $7.00 per 100; 3 In. petH, $12.00; i in. pots, f25.00; 6 In. pota, $S0.0O; 6 In. pots. $15.00 per doz.; from 7 In. potBBDd apward.at $1.7& to $35.00 each. Areca LuteHcens, 4 in., $^.00; fi in., $6O.0OperI0O; 6 in., $1.00eacb. Larger planta, from $1.60 up. Pandanns Utills, 6 In. pots, 60c. Dracfena Indivi8a,&Ln.potfl,$16.()0 per 100. PhtHiiix R«- clinata, 6 1n. pots, $35.00 per 100; $4.60 per dos.: e in. potB. $9.00 per doz. Lareer plants from $1.00 up. Phoeulx CanarlenslH, flne apeclmenB, from 93.00 to SSS.OOeach. Plants In flne condition, JOHN BADER Troy Hill, Allegheny City, Pa. Boston Ferns From bench, for S In., W/ic: 3 In. pota. 6c.; for i in.. 10c.; runners, lUc. QPOTTII '°' 3 In., ISWc; 4 In., 20o.; (in., 40c.; ObUI ill mnnere, 3c. PIERSON! for31n..6c.; 41n.,12!^c.; runners. 2c. TARRYTOWN, or ELEGANTISSIMA ^If^. 60c.; 5 in., 76c. FLOWERING BEGONIAS s»indB.2«.n..2«c. RUBBERS top grown. 4 In., 2fc.; 6 In., 30o. DOUBLE DAISY Illo'^li'i^J-" Lon^feiiow, HARDY PINK FleW, S Wnds. mc. Uni I VUnri^ Verylarfreone-yearolds, lOdouhle ^ULLI^UU^ varieties, and single mixed, $2.50 perldO; $i2.B0 per 1000. DOUBLE ALYSSUM ^ant.2 m.. 20. STEVIA SERRATA rieW plants. 6c. REX BEGONIAS Rooted cuttings. $1.10 per 100. BABY PRIMROSES 2 in 2 CIS. PAHCV PI IHTC I'be kinds ttaat sells on sight. rHnOI ILHIIIO $3,00 par 1000. 2.000 or more $2.-50 per 1000. FORGET-ME-NOTS ?e7lSJr'°""^ "'"'■ *"'" ASPARAGUS p. H. fine. 2 In., 2 cts. Cash, or C. O. D. Direct all orders plainly to BYERBROS.,Chambersburg,Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Godfrey Aschmann The Key to Success THE WHOLE WORLD AROUSED "MOT A KOPHK FOR XNOEM NXXV,'* so Wltte said, and won a billion for Russia. Follow the example of Wltte; stick to your word. Lore your business; don't give in or break down under the strain of daily life. Courage, shrewdness, energy, and honesty Is the motto that made Godfrey Aschmann a aucceas- ful business man. BE WIDE AWAKE and look at the remarkably low prices on Araucaria Eicelsa now quoted. Fill your empty hot houses nuw while the weather per- mits shipping, with something that will yield you 100 per cent, profit on your Investment. Godfrey Aschmann's Araucaria Exceisa of America will do it. "When you undertake to do anything, do it RIGHT, or else don't begin.'* This Is our Motto, adopted ten years ago, when we commenced importing the first lot of the well-known and so much admired Pet Plant, ARACTCARIA ES:cEL,SA, from Belgium. This everlasting green foliage plant Is growing more In favor by tasteful plant buyers every year. Please watch the growth of our importations in ten years : First year. 100; second, 280: third, 500; fourth. 1.000: fifth, 2,000; this year, 1905, is now the tenth anniversary, with 6,000. How many next year, 1906 ? The outlook is for 7,000. All of them grown tor me In Belgium under contract by an Araucaria apeclallBt. I must say tor the benefit of my customers that they were never before so nice and jarge for the money as this year. I herewith quote you special prices on them, for cash. JUST LOOK: si^i-ln. pots, 10 to 12 ins. high, 2-yr. old, 3 tiers - $0.60 6>2-ln. pots, 13 to 16 ins. high, 2-yr. old, 8 to 4 tiers 60 6-in. pot8,l6 to 18 Ins. high. 3-yr., 3 to 4 tiers. .76 6>i-in. pots, 20 to 24 ins. high, 3-yr. old, 6 to 6 tiers 1.26 Araucaria Cotupacta Robunta, unusually large, very beautiful, 3 sizes, 3 to 4 tiers. 20 to 26 Ins. wide, $1.60. $1.76 to $2.00 each. Glaaca, 6-ln. pots, 3 to 4 tiers, 16 to 21 ins. wide, $1.26, $1.60, $1.76 each. Kentla Forsteiiana, 30 to 86 In. high, i-yr. old. $100; 4-yr. old, 26 to 30 in. high, 76c.: 4-in., made up with 3 plants, about 10 leaves In all, 20 to 25 ins. high, 26c. to 36c. each. Beimore- ana, 4 Inch, about 16 to 20 Inches high, 2Sc.; 4-yr. old, 25 to 30 in. high, |1.00 each. Above are the sizes entered in the Philadelphia OuBtoma House. Hade-up plants (large one In center, 3 smaller ones around), 7 in. pots, $1.60 to $1.76 each. Picas Elastica, Imported, 4-In. pots, 26c. ; 6-6*^ In., 36C.-40C. each , fl in. pots, 60c. each. Areca Latescens, 3 sizes, 4 in., made up with 8 plants, 18 Ins. high, 20c.: 6-in., made up with 3 plants, 26-30-36 in. high, 40c., 50c. to 76c. each. Adiantam Cnneataiu (Maidenhair Fern) *-in. pots, very strong, ready for 6 In. or 6 In., 15c. ; 5-ln., very strong, 25c. each. Cocos ^Veddeliana, 3 in. pots. 16c. Boston Ferns, 4-in., 20c. to 25c.: 5-In.. 30c., 36c., 40c. each. ; 6-in., 60c. each: 7In.,76c. Pierson Ferns, 4-in., 20c. to 26c.: 6-in. 50c. ; 7-in., 76c. each. Scottii Ferns, 4-in., 20c. to 26c. ; 6-In. 76c. to $1.00 each. Latania Borbonica, 6-ln.. 30c. each. Asparagus Plamosns Nanns, 3 in., $6.00 to $7.00 per 100. Hydrangea Otakga, 6 In.. 26c.: 4 inch, lec.; Large clumps for tubs, 50c., 75c. and $1 each. A couple of many testimonials received lately : Oanon Olty, Colo.. July 29. 1906. Deab Sib: My order for Araucaria Exceisa arrived In nice condition; they were all right; accept my thanks. e. R. BESS. 52 William St., Birmingham, Vt., Aug. 19, 1936. DEAB SIE: We received the Araucariae in first-class shape; they are flne stock. Now we would like your prices on Kentla Belmoreana, Flcua Elaatlca, Azaleas and Soottll Pern. Like to buy all at one place if we can buy it Just as cheaply and get it Just as good. Thanking you for your good wishes, yours for business. TONER Jd SANBORN. All goods must travel at purchaser's risk. Please mention if pots are wanted. Cash with order, please. GODFREY ASCHMANN, '"p'h^l^^5^uTh.17p^a^^' WHOLESALE GROWER AND IMPORTER OF POT PLANTS Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. 380 The Plorist^s' Exchange REVIEW OF THE MARKET NEW YORK. — Business is about up to its normal standard for tlie month of September, and there is a general reeling abroad that the coming season is to be a prosperous one. The supply of roses is lighter, and prices have an upward tendency, more marked on some days than others, certainly, but stead- ily climbing, and it is no longer possi- ble to buy below the dollar mark for any grade. White roses are given the preference just now by buyers, and should make a better average than the pink ones. Evidently this market is go- ing to be better supplied with red roses this year than has been the case for some time. I^ast year the princi- pal supply of Meteor came from one large grower, that variety having been discarded by many growers on the in- troduction of Liberty. The latter failed to make good, however, in many instances, and short-stemmed red roses were anything but plentiful at times in this market last season. The new va- riety, Richmond, has been planted quite extensively in this vicinity, and if prom- ises of its free blooming qualities are fully realized, we should have a good supply of red roses, such as will grade along with kinds like Bride and Brides- maid for length of stem, etc. Small lots of chrysanthemums have been received, but there is no regular supply as yet. Violets are coming in every day, small in size, but the color and odor are there; from 25c. to 50c. per 100 is being realized for them, and we would not be surprised to see them handled on the street any day, as the retail demands are not very brisk yet. Carnations not being so plentiful, are clearing out fairly good; on the other hand, asters are in abundance, and prices wavering. Dahlias are plentiful and of excellent quality; very fine exhi- bition blooms can be obtained at $2 per 100, and great quantities are dis- posed of daily. Lily of the valley takes occasional spurts, and cleans out en- tirely for a day or two, then the de- mand drops altogether, and it cannot be sold, whatever the asking price may be. Cattleyas are more plentiful and prices fluctuate considerably. There Is a generous supply of incidium coming in, for which there is a demand for de- corative purposes chiefly. Such green material as asparagus, smilax and adiantum is selling very .slowly and accumulating to quite an extent in the dealers' hands. Lilies are in regular supply; and a few callas liave been received this week. CHICAGO. — Trade has improved dur- ing the past week; shipping business is brisker, and local buyers are pur- chasing more freely. The supply of stock in some lines has decreased a lit- tle, and prices have stiffened. American Beauty are more plentiful, and are meet- ing with a fairly good demand. The supply of Bride and Bridesmaid is also increasing, and very good flowers are now seen. Other varieties are averag- ing well, with the exception of Liberty and a few of the new introductions. Kaiserin Augusta Victoria is in larger supply, and selling well. . Carnations are being received in larger numbers, some very fine ones among them, but a large major- ity are yet short-stemmed and of poor quality. The quantity of asters is diminishing, but the average quality is better than earlier in the season, and prices have stiffened somewhat. Lilies have not been so plentiful dur- ing the past week. Chrysanthemums are not coming in in any quantity yet; those arriving sell at $2 per dozen. A few early California violets are arriv- in.g, but do not sell readily, at $1 per 100. Lily of the valley is more plenti- ful, and green goods are In over-supply, selling slowly. R' J- BOSTON. — Flowers are not so plen- tiful as might be expected, yet there Is considerably more than a week ago. The quality, of course, daily improves, but there is yet room in many cases. American Beauty are better; the best grades bring $3 per dozen. Liberty are very much in demand. Bride and Bridesmaid have improved considerably, and prices are somewhat better. Carnations are not at all plentiful, and readily bring $3 for the best grades. Asters are now poor; in fact, their sea- son is about over. Violets are coming in but only in small quantities, and no price could be quoted as yet. A few chrvsanthemums have made their ap- pearance Lily of the valley remains firm The season of outdoor flowers is practically over, so that better prices are looked for in the near future. J. W. 1). BUFFALO, N. T. — Trade has been very spasmodic for the past week. Fu- neral work has been very scarce. We have had some rain every day for the last week, but it did not affect the sup- ply of .asters. A few carnations are coming in. but they are very poor in quality. W. H. G. INDIANAPOLIS. — A quantity of fu- neral work and brisk counter trade last week enabled the retailers to dispose of many asters, which are unusually plen- tiful at present. ■ The florists who ex- hibited at the State Fair also helped to clear the market. The best indoor asters are wholesaling at $2 to $2.50 a 100; fleld-grown stock brings 75c. to fl.50. Enchantress is the best carnation to be had just now; stems average 8 to 10 inches. The price asked for them is Jl a 100. A few white carnations, also red, are being shipped in at $1 to $1.50 a 100. Dahlias are in their prime now and are selling well at $2 to $3 a 100; 50c. a dozen is the customary retail price. All the lily of the valley used here lately has been shipped in from Chicago, or Cleveland, at $3 to $3.50 a 100. Roses have been rather scarce of late, and many calls are being sent to. outside florists for them. Select Bridesmaid and Bride sell at $5 a 100; seconds bring $2 to $3. The best Kaiserin Augusta Victoria may be had at $7 per 100. Shorts, for design work, sell at $1.50 to $2 a 100. Liberty and Richmond are improving: 14 to 16-inch stemmed flow- ers bring $6 to $8 a 100. The retail de- mand for American Beauty is very en- couraging: the best 36-inch stock usually sells at $6 to $S; 20 to 24-inch, $4 to $5, and 10 to 12-ineh, $1.50 to $3 a dozen. Tomlinson Hall Market trade has been lively this week. Thousands of asters were wholesaled, and much outdoor stock, such as heliotrope, dahlias, sal- via, gladiolus and golden rod disposed of. I. B. ST. LOUIS. — There is still more or less dissatisfaction expressed as to business among the retailers, as nearly all the work doing is for funerals. At the wholesale houses the shipping trade is improving. The weather has been perfect for the growers for their young roses and carnations. As to stock, the commission men say they are receiving plenty of all kinds — more than the de- mand calls for, with prices almost too low for this time of year. Roses are coming in much improved in foliage and bloom, though some ship- ments are badly mildewed. Select American Beauty are scarce; $2.50 per dozen is the top price; short stock is in plenty. Meteor, Souvenir du President Carnot, Bride and Bridesmaid sell fairly well at from $2 to $6 per 100. Perle des Jardins and Golden Gate do not sell well. Carnations of the fancy grades are none too plentiful; for these the demand is brisk at $2 per 100. Common outdoor stock is over abundant at present, at $1 per 100; more white than of any other kind. Lily of the valley Is sell- ing fairly well at $3 per 100. The sup- ply of asters has shortened up consid- erably, and only common stock is in, which brings 60c. per 100. Cosmos is arriving, but not enough to make quo- tations. White chrysanthemums are in. but sell slowly, bringing $2 to $2.50 per dozen. Smilax is moving well, as are adiantum, galax, Asparagus Spren- geri and other greens, of which the market has a good supply. • ST. PATRICK. KALAMAZOO. MICH. — Scarcely any improvement is noted in business, al- though this week the death of a promi- nent citizen will undoubtedly cause a considerable demand for choice loose flowers and funeral pieces. The amount of stock coming In is constantly in- creasing, and some really nice roses, especially American Beauty, are now being shown at the stores. Carnations are doing nicely on the benches, al- though the flowers cut are yet some- what short of stem. Some very fine asters are to be had, and these will easily fill the bill in preference to car- nations for the present. Neither chrys- anthemums nor violets are yet to be had, but the next two weeks will see them on the market. I have seen sev- eral good houses of both recently, es- pecially of the latter, which promise better than for several years past. S. B. CINCINNATI, O. — Business is slowly creeping up, and stock is now selling fairly well, with roses in the lead. Best Bride and Bridesmaid fetch 6c.; select, 4c , and so on down. Best carnations. $1.50. Asters, select, $1.50; poorer grades bring whatever one can get for them. Gladioli sell at 2c.; lily of the valley, 4c.; longlflorum lilies, $1.50 a dozen. American Beauty roses, $1 per foot, and there are not enough good ones to flll the demand. Chrysanthe- mums will be ready about October 1. Cosmos is in and sells at 25c. to 50c. per bunch, according to size. Smilax is scarce and in demand; other green goods are plentiful. Green galax are now in the market at 16c. per 100, or $1 per 1,000. E. G G. Fall Flower Shows, 1905. October 20-21. 1905. MENLO PARK. CAL. — Third annual Fall exhibition Menlo Park Horticultural Society. Secretary. James T. Lynch. Menlo Park, Cal. October 26-27. 1905. MADISON, N. J. — Tenth annual flower show Morris Coun- ty Gardeners* and Florists' Society. Sec- retary. E. Reagan, Madison, N. J. October 31 to November 3. NEW YORK. — Chrysanthemum exhibition. American Institute. Dr. Hexamer. 19 West 44th street. New York. November 1-2, 1905. RED BANK. N. J. — Eighth annual exhibition Monmouth County Horticultural Society. Secretary. H. A. Kettel, Red Bank, N. J. November 1-3, 1905. TARRYTOWN, N. Y. — Seventh annual exhibition Tarry- town Horticultural Society. Secretary, E. W. Newbrand. Tarrytown, N. Y. November 2-4, 1906. — LOS ANGELES, CAL. — First annual exhibition Southern California Horticultural Association. Sec- retary. Ernest Braunton, 203 New High street. Los Angeles, Cal. November 7-10, 1905. ST. LOUIS, MO. — Annual exhibition St. Louis Florists' Club.' Manager, Otto G. Koenig. 6471 Florissant avenue, St. Louis, Mo. November 7-11, 1905. PHILADEL- PHIA, PA. — Annual exhibition Bennsyi- vanja Horticultural Society. Secretary, David Rust. Horticultural Hall. Broa street, below Locust, Philadelphia. November 9. 1905. WORCESTER, MASS. — Chrysanthemum exhibition Wor- cester County Horticultural Society. Sec- retary, Adin A. Hixon, Horticultural Hall. 18 Front street. Worcester. Mass. November 9-12, 1905. BOSTON. M.ASS — Chrysanthemum exhibition Massachu- setts Horticultural Society. Secretarv. William P. Rich. Horticultural Hall. 300 Massachusetts avenue, Boston. M.ass. November 10. 1905. SEATTLE, W^ASH. Chrysanthemum exhibition Seattle Flor- ists' Association. November 13-18, 1906. KANSAS CITY, MO. — Third annual flower show Kansas City Convention Hall Building Company. Manager, Louis W. Shouse. Convention Hall, Kansas City, Mo. November 14-1.5. 1905. PROVIDENCE. R. I. — Chrysanthemum and carnation ex- hibition Rhode Island Horticultural So- ciety. Secretary. C. W. Smith. 27-29 Ex- change street, Providence. November 14-18, 1905. INDIANAPO- LIS, IND. — Indiana Floral Festival and Chrysanthemum Show. .Secretary, Ir- win Bertermann, 241 Massachusetts avenue, Indianapolis. Ind. November 15-18, 1905. WACO, TEX.— Tenth Annual Chrysanthemum Show Texas State Floral Society. Secretary, Mrs. L. A. Shumway, Waco, Tex. November — , 1905. CHICAGO, ILL.— Chrysanthemum exhibition Horticultural Society of Chicago. Secretary, E. A. Kanst, 5700 Cottage Grove avenue, Chi- cago. CHANGES IN BUSINESS. 1,ANCASTER, O.— Mrs. L. Witham, 1041 South Broad street, is putting up a greenhouse, and will embark in the busi- ness. SIOUX FALLS. S. D.— C. F. Fairfield has formed a copartnership with Nudd & Thomas, 308 South Main avenue, to con- duct a general florist business. NEW BRITAIN, CONN.— K. H. John- son, who was with James Dean, at Bay Ridge. N. Y.. for ten years, will start in business here, at 517 Cliurch street. — B. BURLINGTON, VT.— C. P. Jones has sold his stock and rented his greenhouse on North avenue to Toner & Sanborn, of 52 Williams street. Mr. Jones will have a position with the new firm. DANVILLE, ILL. — The firm of Mitting & Linfoot, florists, 317 North Vermilion street, have sold to H. A. Dubuis, who will conduct the business in the future under the name of "Danville Floral Co." Mr. Dubuis was formerly head gardener to the Peoria park system. GARDNER. MASS.— Samuel B. Clark, who has been running the greenhouse of Milton A. Creed, on Chestnut street, has leased the establishment known as the Scollay greenhouse, in Templeton. Howard Hill, of Templeton. is to have charge of Mr. Creed's house. HRMS WHO ARE BUILDING LE ROY, N. Y.— Fred Walter is build- ing a greenhouse, 16x75 feet. COHOES. N. Y. — A. Carpenter is erect- ing a greenhouse 125 feet in length. SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH. — Jensen & Huish are building another green- house, lOOxlS feet. NEW BRUNSWICK, N. J.— H. J. Tlce will soon begin the erection of a green- house 25 X 200 feet. MIDDLE VILLAGE, N. Y. — Scarletta has built a greenhouse, 100x20 feet, to grow carnations and bedding stock. — B. NORTH EAST, PA.— G. H. Selkregg is rebuilding and will have two green- houses of fair capacity when same is completed. PHILADELPHIA, PA.— Elwood Bar- rett is building a house 16x100 feet and a potting shed 14x14, in Walnut lane, .Roxborough. east of Ridge .avenue. AURORA, ILL.— W. B. & J. W. Davis and L. T. Stocking, Morrison. 111., are ne- gotiating for property at Aurora, on whicli to erect greenhouses this Fall. Cost. $15.- 1100. UentloD The Florists* ExcliaDge wben writing. St. Louis. News Notes. The members of the St. Louis Florists' Club, also of the Bowling Club, have been invited to spend a social time with Messrs. Weber and Miller, on September 27, from 2 to 6 o'clock p. m., at Mr. Miller's place, corner Delmar and Euclid avenues. The Michel Plant and Bulb Com- pany have opened the store on Mary- land avenue recently vacated by Geo. Wagner. Carew Sanders, who has been on the sick list for some time, is, from last reports, improving and will soon be out again. President Halsted, of the Growers' Club, reports that the club will meet this week, Wednesday, at F. W. Ude's place, at Kirkwood, Mo., and that the next meeting will be held at Belle- ville, 111., the third Wednesday in Oc- tober, where he will entertain. The photographs taken at the last meeting of the club by Rude Windt are very fine. Any one who wishes to buy any of them can call on Mr. Windt. George M. Kellogg, of Pleasant Hill, Mo., spent a few days in the city the past week on railroad business. Mr. Denker, of St. Charles, Mo., also called, buying supplies for his busi- ness. Mr. Denker reports trade fairly good with him. Bowling Items. The bowlers get busy now every Monday night. Two teams are made up. No. 1 got the best of No. 2 Mon- day night, winning two games out of three. Carl Beyer and Robert Mein- hardt were high men for their teams. The total pins of each team was, No. 1, 2,247; No. 2, 2,194. The same night the league team was elected which will begin operations on Thursday night of this week in the Palace league. The team is made up as fol- lows: C. A. Kuehn, A. T. Ellison, J. J. Beneke, Carl Beyer, Robert Mein- hardt, Ed. Gerlach and Henry Lioh- renz. ST. PATRICK. Chicago. News Jottings. The wet weather has caused considerable havoc among the asters; with some growers it has nearly ruined the remainder of the crop. P. J. Hauswirth and wife have re- turned from their Southern trip. Wm. N. Rudd, of Mt. Greenwood Cemetery left on Sunday to attend the cemetery superintendents' convention at Washington, D. C. Henry Kilmers and wife have the congratulations of their many friends in the trade over the unbounded ?^'ac- cess their daughter Daphne Kilmers is having as a musical prodigy In Ger- many, she having played before the Roj'al family there, who have taken a great interest in her musical ability. Miss N. C. Moore is again at her stand at the Growers' Market, after an absence of several weeks' vacation. G. P. Crabb. of Grand Rapids, was a visitor the fore part of the week. ROBERT JOKNSTONE. The Force of Example. "Make tliy garden as fair as thuu canst. Thou workest never alone; Percliance he. wliose garden is next to thine. May see it and mend his own." ■ — Exchange. September 33, 1006 The Plorists' Exchange 381 BBQOIVI A Gloire De Lorraine strong 2X in. plants, $15.00 per 100. S.S. SKIDELSKY 824 N. 24th St. PHILADELPHIA, P. A. Mention the Florlats' Bxchapge whep writing. J. E. FELTHOUSEN Bedding Plant Specialist SCHENECTADV, N. Y. Ilgntlop the FloriBts' Bicbange when writlnc CYCLAIMEM Persicuiu Glgrauteuni, best strain, 4 In. ,$10.00 per 100. Cinerarias, 2^4 In., $2. 00 per 100; 3 In.. $3.00 per 100. Primula Obconica. 2>.i in.. $2.00 per 100; 3 In.. $3.00 per 100. Chinese Primroses, 3 in.. $3.00 per 100; 4 in., $8.00 per 100. Boston Ferns, large plants, $2,50 per doz.; extra large, $3.00 per doz. Christmas Peppers. 3 in., ?2.60 per 100; 41n.,fuUof berries, $6.00 per 100. C. WHITTON, City Street, Utica, N. Y. Mention the Florlstg' Ercbange when writing. CYCLAMEN PLANTS Clg-anteum Strain Seed taken of only selected flowers and well- Imilt stock; none better. 3 in., $7 00 : 4 in.. $12.00 ; 5 in., S34.00 per 100. Seed of above strain, new crop, $6.00 per 1000. Try it. C. WINTERICH, DEFIANCE, OHIO Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. GERANIUMS Rooted Cuttings. Ready in September. Nutt, Ricard, Poitevine, Bucliiier, Doyle, Viaud, Pasteur and others. $1.00 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. CASH With obdeb. ERNEST HARRIS, Delanson, N. Y. Mention The Florlats' Exchange when writing. NEW FORGET-ME-NOT I N D I GO A hardy dwarf, dark blue variety, is far superior to Victoria and tiie best selling market plant we know of, either as cut flowers, in pots or baskets. Young plants at $2.00 per 100 ; or$10.00 per 1000. Also plants of our 'Well Kno-wn PANSIES at $5.00 per 1000. DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, Needham, Mass. Mention the Florlaf ' Biehangg when wrltliur. GERANIUMS $10.00 and $12.50 per 1000. SEND FOR LI.ST. CM 1 1 AY From rose pots, $10.00 A^PRFNfiFRI From rose pots. . 43ri\L,l'^UU,I\I $10.00 per 1000. PANSIES $4.00 per 1000. Asparagns Deflexns and Robnsta $2.50 per 100. ALBERT M. HERR Lancaster, Pa. Mention The Florlita* Bxchangr when wrlttng. CYCLAMEN Splendens SiganUum Hybrids Finest strain In the world. In five true colors, including the fringed varieties. Strong, well-grown plants, Irom 3 In. pots, $7.00: from 33^ in. pots, $12.00; from 4 In. pots, $15.00; from 6 In. pots, 20.00 per 100. ASPA.BAGUS PlumoBQB Nanus and Sprengeri, transplanted from fiats, $1.26 per 100; from 2)4 in. pots. $2.60 per 100. BEGONIA REX, in 10 varieties, mixed, rooted cuttings, $1.50 per 100. Fifld-Grown CARNATIONS, Lawson, Prosperity, Queen Louise, $5.00 per 100. Satisfaction Guaranteed PAUL MADER. East Stroodsbori, Pa. Mention the nortlO' Biebnnct wb«a wrltlBC. PANSIES Brown's Extra Select Superb Giant Prize Pansies. Awarded Sliver Medal, St. LoulB Esposltlon, 1904. PLANTS, mixed colors, in any quantity, $3.00 per 1000. 0A8H WITH ORDER PETER BROWN, Lancaster. Pa. Mentlun The FlorlBts' Bicbange when writing. IVf ARIR LOUISE, clean and healthy in every ■^'* particular. 3 in pots, $5.00 per 100; $46.00 per 1000. Cash with order. WM.J. CHINNICK, Trenton, N. J. Mention the Florists' Bxchaoge when wrlttng. VIOL-ETS 31100 Marie Louise, clean and healthy, *1.75 per 100; f 16.00 per 1000, or the lot for $40.00. Sample. 10c. rHDKTMA^ PFPPFD^ Extra fine urge plants. LIIKI3I 1*1/13 rCrrCKJ heavily set with fruit. From soil, $6.00 per 100; from 4 in. pots, $1.60 per doz. Sample, 15c. Cash with order. 0. H. HOUSE, Babylon, L.I., N.Y. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. LADY CAMPBELL VIOLETS Field grown, etroufr and healthy; packed to carry safely. No. 1, $2.50 por 100 ; $20.00 per 1000. No. 2, $1.60 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. Good plants. From a Customer. "Violet plants received (5u0) in good condition; stock 1b fine. Many thanks for prompt attention."— B. F. Ba.Tr ti Oo., Lancaster, Pa.. Aug. 17, 1905. CHARLES BLACK. HIGHTSTOWN, N.J. Mention The FlorlBts' Exchange when writing. Violets, Campbells. These are in first class condition for planting free from disease and insects, heavily rooted these are not rooted cuttings but plants worthy of the name. $3.60 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. W. H. Thomas, Convent Sta., Morris Co., N. J. Mention The ITlorlBte' Bichange when writing. \UU fiOLET FLUTS strong healthy field-grown plants of Marie Louise. Farquhar, Lady Hume Campbell and Cali- fornia, $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. RICHARD LANCLE ur'Jl'eA North St., White Plains, N. V. Mention The glorlBta' Bxchange when writing. VIOLETS and FERNS 10,000 Qne pot plants. Lady Hume Campbell and Swanley White, $3.00 per 100; $26.00 per 1000. Strong field clamps. Princess of Wales, L. H. Campbell and Swanley White, $5.00 per 100. California, $4.00. Boston Ferns, 4 In.. I5c.; ^H In.. lOo. Aspara- gns PI una osus Nanas, strong. 3^ in., $7.00 per 100. Sprengr«i'li 8 In., So., fine for benching. Cash. BENJ. CONNELL, West Grove, Pa. Mention The Florlats* Bxchange when writing. Violet Plants strong, healthy fleld-grown clumps ot Marie Lonise, $5.00 per 100; S15.00 per 1000. rield-grown JER178AI.BIII CHER- RIES, 16 in. to 20 In. diameter; remarkably well berried; compact, atocky, well-shaped plants, tas.OO per 100. CASH. A.E.FANGHER,BJnghamton,N.Y. Mention The Florlsta' Bxchaoge when writing. VIOLET PLANTS Marie Lonlse and Lady Campbell, large field-grown clumps, $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. Out of 2H In. pots. $2.00 per 100; $17.60 per 1000. DRACAENA INDIVISA fiJIf tr.^^^^f^ pots, $15.00 per 100; 200 for $25.00. ALYSSUM <"»"' double, 2H In., $2.00 per 100. PADIIITinHC Crocker, Success, L. Fond and llAnllAIIUnO Joost,S4.00perlOO; $36.00 per 1000. J. C. SCHMIDT CO., BRISTOL, PA. Mention th» llorlats* ■xehance when writing. Timme's Timely Teachings. Peonies. It is safe to lift, divide, ship and replant herbaceous peonies at any time from now on until the ground Is frozrn too hard for the spade; and even if this work Is put off until early Spring for some good rea- son, no plants need be lost by so late a removal. But there is no better time for taking this work in hand than from the middle of September until the last week in October. The sooner it Is done now the better it will be for plants and planter, and the nearer It comes to being done In right time. The new growth of the ensu- ing season on nearly all of the Spring- flowering, hardy herbaceous plants makes its start quite early In the preceding Au- tumn, and the shoots attain a considerable length before Winter stops growth. These, in lifting the heavy clumps, are easily broken. Although such Injury need not be looked upon as a serious damage, it being but a small part of the great set- back to peonies by lifting. It nevertheless detracts from the market value of the roots, or divisions, were they to be sold. And besides this, the far advanced new growth displayed by the plants when moved very late plainly shows that the right time has been missed for this opera- tion ; that the work should have been done sooner. Very large bushes of long standing must be dug with care. The undivided clumps are too heavy to be handled with ease. Their own weight, and that of the soil adhering and difficult to shake or poke off, will cause any number of the brittle roots to break in the handling and trans- fer of the bulky clumps. They, therefore, as soon as loosened, should at once be freed of the soil and then divided, which would save a deal of hard labor and un- avoidable loss. A forceful stream of wa- ter from the hose will do the cleaning quicker and more thoroughly than it can be done In any other way. Proper judgment is needful in cutting up the roots into divisions. One eye or crown to a division is all sufficient for starting a future plant, and no more is usually allowed when the stock to be in- creased is a scarce and rare variety. How- ever, pieces with two or more crowns, each being a "straight" or natural division of the roots, will grow into fine, prolific bushes much sooner than the smaller di- visions obtained bv the free use of the knife. It takes peonies years to outgrow the effects of the operation. Although, ordinarily, peonies are not hard to suit as to soil, locality or situa- tion, they being satisfied with any place almost, and the least of care, the florist who goes Into the growing of peonies for profit will discover, ere many years have passed, that all the extra labor, time and outlay expended in the preparation of the ground set aside for his new peony field are being handsomely paid back with m- terest by the stock. And why should peo- nies, occupying the same spot for years PANSY Giant, fine mixed. $3.00 per 1000. No order re- ceived for less than 500 plants. Special price on 10,000. N.B.— I have raised aeeda of the plants myself and recommend them highly. JOHN LAPPE, Juniper Ave., Maspotli, L.I., N.Y. Mention The Florists' Bxchange when writing. Pansy Seedlings The very choicest strains, mtsed, $3.00 per 1000. Separate Colors, lavender, yellow and white, $3.60 per lOOO. CASH WITH THE ORDER. J. CONDON, Florist, IVoSH'^ST'^: Mention The FlorlBta' Exchange when writing. A Big Reduction MUST HAVE ROOn FOR HOUSING STOCK BEFORE FROST Per 100 1 .600 SmUax left $0.76 Paris Daisies, white and yellow. 2 in LOO Jerusalem Cherries, 3^^ In., bud and bloom 3.00 Shasta Daisies, 3In., strong 3.00 Dracaena Indlvlsa and Australls, very fine, 4 In 8.00 Vinca Varlegata, fleld-grown, fine 3.00 Hollyhocks, Chartier'a double mixed 2.60 Allegheny and single, fine strain 2.00 Ahutllon, new French dwarf, 8 vars., R. C. by mall 2.60 Cash with order, please. GEO. J. HUGHES, BERLIN, N. J. Mention the Florlati' Bxchanfe when writlnc* FIELD=GROWN CARNATIONS 10(10 Qufjon LouiHe. 300 Tho8. W. LawHon. 300 Challenis'cr, fiOit Murnlni^ Glory. Tliey are a fine lot; who wants them at $4.00 per lOO. JAMES MORRISON, Easthampton, Mass. Mention The FlorlBts' Exchange when writing. Carnations WM. SWAYNE, Box 226, Kennett Fquare, Pa. MpntloD The Florists' Exchange when writing Field-grown CARNATIONS Write for prices and varieties. Ciioioe ASTER BLOOnS in quantity, SMITH & GANNETT, Geneva, N.Y. MenHon the FlortBte' Bxchange when writing. PANSY PLANTS Giant Market. Plants from my own home- grown seeds, selected from the best Giant varie- ties, mixed colors; fine stocky plants, $2.60 per 1000; 60 ctB. per 100, postage paid. Send for prices on 6,000 and 10,000 lots. Cash with order. E. A. BLINN, Cromwell. Conn. Mention the Florlsta' B?xcbange when writing. PANSIES None better, Giant mixed, and others, selected plants, $1.00 per 1000. Smaller, same variety. $3.00 per 1000. Also large CRIMSON KAMBLER ROSES. ANTON WENISCH, Florist Duncombe Ave., Wllllamsbrldge. N. Y. City. Mention The Florista' Exchange when writing. PANSY PLANTS BeBt Strains, $3.00 per 1000 BOSTON FERNS B in., 26 to 30 leaves, nice and green, 40c. each. W.H.PARSIL/'xJi,' P.O. CHATHAM, N.J. Mention The Florlsta' Bxcbange when writing. PANSY PLANTS Peter Brown's Prize Strain of Mammoth Blooming PansieB. Fine stocky plants, grown In open field. Plants ready about September 10. $4.00 per 1000. CHARLES S. BUTTON, Alt., Holland, Mich. Mention The FlorlBta' Bxchange when writing. GIANT PANSIES Finest quality guaranteed, $3.00 per lOOO; 2000 for $5.00; 5000 for $11.26. "Your shipment of Panaies to hand. Never got any nicer ones.— HICNEY EICHHOLZ." DAISIES. Double Snowball and Longfellow, $2.50 per lOCO. HOLLYHOCKS, double, five leading colors, fine, guaranteed to please you, $3.00 per 100. ALYSSUM, Giant Double. 2HIn.,2 cts ASPARAGUS Sprengeri, for 3 in., 2 cts. PRIMULA ObconicaGrandifiora, finest fringed. Alba Rosea, seedlings, 76 cts. per 100, mailed; 2 in., 2 cts. CASH. BYER FLORAL CO., Shippentburg, Pa. Mention the FTorlata' Exchange when writing. PANSY BARGAINS Special prices to move quickly. 100,000 ready now. Giant white, yellow and blue, separate, and Peter Brown's Prize Mixed. Fine, clean, heavy rooted stock, $2.60 per lOOO; 2000 or more. $2.00 per loro. See our slock before buying elsewhere. Samples free. ^.. .._ All sizes, fine stock. BOSTON FERNS write tor bargain prices. DIELYTRA SPECTABILIS strong rootB, $4.00 per 100. BOCCGNIA COKDATA *'Z.'''' HARDY PINKS ^™^Ho?o.°"' *"'■'"' EDEN NURSERIES, Part Allegany, Pa. Mention The riorlata* Bxchange when writlnc. 382 The Plorists' Exchange Different Stock FIELD-CROWN CARNATIONS. Good Labge Healtht Stock. Qaeen LoniBe, Flora Hill, Mrs. Joost. QeneTJeve Lord, Guardian Angel, Ethel Orocker, Dorothy, $4.00 per 100. Christmas Peppers* ont of 4H Id- pots, 96.00 per 100. Jerusalem Cherries, fine plants. $5.00 per 100. Asparagras Sprengrerit out of 2H in. pots, $2.00 per 100. PRANK B.RlKK.I^ewlsbnrs:* Pa. M(>nf1nn Th#» FlArlut** ICTfhane'fi whpn writine. Icarnalioiis^ F. DORNER £. »0N» CO. j LA rAYETTE, IND. Mention Tb^ Florleta' BxchaDrc when writinir. Fine plants, Joost. Queen Louise, Glacier, a few Enchantress, at $40.00 per 1000; $4.60 per 100. Gash, please. CHAS. ZIMMER, West Collingswood, N. J. Mpnttnn thP Flnrl«tii* RTfhnnff*" wh*>n wrlMnff 5000 FIELD CARNATIONS Fine. Flora Hill. Joost, Dorothy, Queen Louise, (.'rocker, $5.00 per 100: »45.00 per luOO. Elbon,a fine red: and Boston Market, 6c. 1^00 Bcott, 1000 Lorillard. white. S30.U0 per 1000; $3.50 per 100. Nice stock. See violet and fern advt. In this issue. Cash. BENJ. CONNELL, West Qrove, Pa. Mention The norists' Excbanfre wbea wrItinK. The Beautiful Pink Carnation CANDACE DisBamlnation 1906, $2.09 per doz. , 9l2.00'per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Wonderfully Productive. Indianapolis Flower and Plant Co. and John Hartje, Indianapolis, Intf. Mention The Florists' Bxobansre when wrlttufr. FiiHimMoDs Absolutely clear of stem rot. 426 Fair Maid, 360 Prosperity, loO May Naylor. fine plants, $4.00; inn Enchantreas. $t.6u; 14»0 Joost. fin**, $3.00; 150 8cott. Fair. $2.50: Queen. Queen Louise. Laweon, Crane, rather email, $2.00. Cash with order. H. M. WOUNDY, New Canaan, Con. Mentlnn The Florlsta' Exchapge wben writing. Tie Lenis CODsemiones MARLBORO, MASS. W. L. LEWIS, Carnation Specialist Mention the Floriata' Btichange wbea wrltlag. Carnations FROM THE FIELD THE QUEBN The best commercial White Carna- tion to-day. Strong plants, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. The Queen Queen Louise Flora Hill Norway Joost Harlowarden William Scott Prosperity state quantity you can use of each variety, and we will quote prices. 500 Lawsons, extra fine plants, $8.00 per 100. THE LEO NIESSEN COMPANY 1217 Arch »t., PHIUDELPRIA, PA. Uentloii the Florlats' Exchanjce when writing. to come, requiring hardly any further at- tention, but to be relieved of their flow- ers, not be planted into soil as finely pre- pared, as deeply dug, and as heavily en- riched as that chosen for roses, for trees and shrubs ? For doing this work, and doing it thoroug'hly and properly, no bet- ter season could be selected than the one in which it must be done. Potted Roses. It is as yet an undecided question whether here, in our peculiar climate, roses cultivated in pots could not be grown during our hot Summers to greater perfection under the glass of a well- ventilated greenhouse — and prob- ably with less labor and care— than out in the open, with the pots plunged or covered. Of course, much depends on tlie season we are having, and in what condition the plants are when the hot period begins. It would seem that out- of-doors the roses, especially those of the remontant and hybrid tea classes, would naturally grow into finer, sturdier and healthier stock If repotted in time and oth- erwise attended to correctly; but such has not been the case with me in three sea- sons out of five. I have found that in Summers like the one just passed, the roses kept indoors, shifted for the last time in August, and placed outdoors in September, are cleaner, brighter plants by far than those kept in open frames ; that they ripen up their wood sooner, set more buds, and can be brought into bloom much earlier, which all means much to any florist who favors the culture of pot roses. Among those that have done especially well under glass are the Rambler roses, of which the original Crimson Rambler, I think, is still the best, with Dorothy Per- kins as a close second — merely estimating their value as plants for florists' use. All such potted roses as were raised In the greenhouse during the entire Summer should now be in their selling size pots, with their season's growth fully or nearly completed. If this is the case, they should be plunged outdoors, where they will more fully and evenly ripen their wood. Water must now be given sparingly, enough in dry weather to keep the soil fresh and from drying out entirely. From heavy rains they should be protected in some way. Laying the plants on their sides during showery weather Is probably the quickest way In which to do this. These potted roses can be kept outdoors until the snow flies, and severe freezing sets in, when frame protection, or a removal to a safer place, becomes necessary. Roses growing in the open field and intended for pot culture should not any more be wat- ered or sprinkled after this date, nor should they be pruned until the wood is thoroughly ripe. The cutting In and prun- ing is done to better advantage when the plants are lifted and potted up. which need not take place before the end of Oc- tober or the month of November. The strong canes of the Rambler roses must not be shortened or cut back. The Baby Rambler Rose. The new rose, Mme. Norbert Levavaa- seur, or the Baby Rambler, promises to become one of the leaders in market plants. It needed no pushing, no long- winded praising up to customers to make it one of the fastest selling things in the house this season, although the price was pretty steep, and far above the figures people are accustomed to pay for flower- ing roses of the same sizes. I expect a brisk trade in Baby Ramblers the coming season, when florists can afford to ask less for them and start in with a good supply of the stock. I handled two, three and four-inch stock, and wanted the small- er sizes for growing on, but they all went. They were .such finely shaped and florifer- ous little plants, even the two-inch ones, that there was no holding them when peo- ple saw them. These roses are nearly al- ways in bloom, and, by keeping the faded flowers nipped off, continue to look fresh Rnd bright for an indefinite time. Baby Rambler is an excellent pot plant for flor- ists : so much I can say. but how the nov- elty will behave out-of-doors, how it will do for the house, how as a bedder. wheth- er it is entirely hardy or not. I cannot tell from my own experience, and must let those speak who know. Potted Carnations. A carnation suitable for pot culture should, if other good qualities were lack- ing, at least be of a short, upright, stocky growth and great freedom of bloom. The size, fragrance and color of the flowers are of minor Importance, and great length of stem is rather a defect than a point of merit. Of the well-known varieties I have found Mrs. T. W. Lawson, Norway and Estelle good for pot culture. It is not at all needful to cultivate one or more special varieties expressly for the pur- pose, at least not yet ; though I believe the time will come when it will pay to do that. At present those short and sturdy, but backward, plants that were rejected and left over when the carnations for bench culture were dug up and brought in, will do finely for pots ; indeed, better than the more advanced plants selected as the best of cut flower stock. These left- overs, anyway the bushiest of them, should now be potted up, given one good water- ing, and stood in a frame, where they can remain, with occasional protection, un- til late In the Fall, when a place on or under the bench of a cool greenhouse will suit them for the Winter and until they are started into growth in early Spring. F. W. TIMME. PROSPERITY Fine field-grown plants. $5.00 per ICO. RED SPORT, from 2 in. pots, $5.00 p r 100. They are in bud and bloom now and will give good results. A. B. DAVIS' SON, Purcellville, Va. \fpnt1nn Tbe Florlstn" Fxrhanee when wrltlnp. J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO, JOLIET, I LI,. Carnations Our Specialty If ^nrtoD tbe FlnrlRta* Rrrba nw wb^a wrltlnv . W. T. OnWflKE A Sport from ENCHANTRESS, Au Improved JSNCHANTRESS, win tie shown at all Fall Exhibitions. HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa. Mention The Florists* Eicbange when wrltlnp. FIEl.D-GieO'WIV CARNATIONS 500 KLORIA.NA. lOO THE RRESIDENX SS.OO per lOO CHARLES H.TOTTY, Madison, N.J. Mention The Floriata* Brgbapge when writing. Field-Grown CARNATIONS Good, healthy, clean stock. 100 1000 1260 Joost $4.60 J40,00 100 White CloDd 4.60 40D Boston Market 6.00 125 Gov. Wolcott 6.00 VELIE BROTHERS (Successors to 0. G. Velle & Son) Valley View Greenhouse. MARLBORO, N. Y. Mention the Finrlwf ' Hichanjre when wrltiair. CARNATIONS g|i!>Wk Per 100 Per 1000 1000 Flamingo $8.00 $76.00 600 Nelson Fislier 8.00 76.00 1000 Mrs. Nelson 6.00 66.00 60O Prosperity 8.00 66.00 200 Boston Market 6.00 lUOO White Cloud 6.00 6S.C0 DflCr PI AMTQ 2C0 3 In- Bride, at $4.00 perlOO; nUOL rLHniO 160 2>i in. Gate, 126 2W in. Ivory, at $3.00 per 100. FERNS. Boston, 3 in.. $S.0O ; 4 in.. $12.(l«; Piersoni 3 In., $10.00. Cash, or 0. O. D. W, J. & M. S, VESEY, Pert Wayne, Ind. Mention the FlorlstB* BxchanKe wben writing. mmm plants Last Call, Field-Grown, Healthy and Stocky PBOSPKRITl- $6.00 per 100 GOV. won OTT 6.00 •• PAIR MAID 6.00 " WM. SCOTT 4.00 •• Oash with order. HANSEN aUNDSTED. Passaic, N.J. Mentioo Tbe Florlsta' Exchange wben writing. FIELD-GROWN Carnations Per 100 Per 1000 Queen $6.no $60.00 Hill 4.50 40.00 Queen Louise 4.50 40.00 HornlnK Qlory 4.60 40.00 Harlowarden 5.00 45.00 TIE PUKER GIEEIIIIOUSES NORWALK, OHIO IfentloD tb« Ftorlati* Bzcbanc* when wrltlog. CARNATIONS Good, bealthv. field-grown plants, Wm. Bcott, Lizzie McGowa'n, $3.00 to $1.00 per 100; $30.00 to $10,110 per 1000. A. VON AESCH, Elmhurst, L.I„N.Y. Hpntinn tbp Flnrlsts' Eicbaoge when writing. CARNATIONS Mrs. P. Joost, $30.00 per lOOO. A good pink seedling, $40.00 per lOOO FRANK NIOUET, Flori»t, Patcbogue, N. Y. Mention Tlic Florista' Exchange when writing. Carnation Plants FINE HEALTHY STOCK Queen, Fair Maid, and Queen Louise, $5.00 per lOC. Gash, please. R, H. WOODHOUSE, New Bedford, Mass. Cor. Allen and Ward Sts. Montinn Thf rifrlwf F.xfhnnaf when writing- CARNATIONS Extra Strong:, Field-Grown Plants $6.00 per lOO 1030 Qoeen Loiilae. tlioo Bo8ton Matket, 600 Lnwson, 40U EHchantrees. Order at once; selling fast. FRANK H, KIMBERLY, New Haven, Conn. Mention The Florists' EichBnge when writing. FIELD-CROWN Carnations 9Ir4. F". Joost, gond strong plaDtB. Price on application. VICTOR S. DORVAL, UpnHnn rh<> nnHatii* nxchanire wtim wrttlwr. CARNATIONS Large Field-Grown 3000 JOOST, $3 per 100; $30.00 per 1000 300 OLACIER $3.00 per 100 500FLORIANA 3.00 " — E. R. SHERWOOD, Norwalk, Conn. Mention The Flnrlata' Eicbange when writing. 10,000 strong, Field=GrownJ, CARNATIONS Queen liOnise, Fair Maid, and Challenger ""(scarlet). Second size, $4 Od per 100; 132.50 per 1000. PrinceBB of Wales VIOLETS, $5.00 per 100. BOSTON FERNS finu'rfn'pZ $16.00, $20.00 and $25.00 per 100. K ENTI AS. All sizes, clieap to make room. COCOS PALMS, 214 in-, flue, $1.60 per doz. IlliCO C DADOIAV R. I. OreenhoDHes. JAMCo I, DAnbLAl, fawtvcket, r. I, Uentlon The Fiorlsta' Exchange wben writing. The Model EXTENSION WOODSIDE, I.. I., N. Y. J * SUPPORT Endorsed by all the lead- ing carnation growers as the best support on the market. Made with 2 or 3 circles. Write for prices and clicn- lars. We havespecla] low pricf s to offer and can save you money on Galvanized Wire ROSE STAKES Write US for orlces before orderingelsewhere. Prompt shipment guranteed. IGOE BROS. 226 North 9th Street BROOKLYM ' Uentlon the noriata' Bxchange wbeo wHtlng. i September 23, IQOB The Plorists' Exchange 383 CARNATIONS Fine fleld-tfTown plantR. white — AlbatrosB, Queen. Honton Market. Wolcott, Stella, $r).<>0 Maruulx. pink, $&.00i Flaiuiut;o and Nel- son Fisher, $0.00. DA^F^ Hrlde and Bridesmaid, 2}^ id., ■^VCFLCF j4 00. Cash with order. L. E. MARQU*SEE, Syracuse, N. Y. Mpntlon The KlortHtw' Eicchangp whpn writing. CARNATIONS Field-grown, part medium plants. 200 Queen LoulBe. 100 Prosperity, 100 Har- lowarden. 50 Fald Maid, and red, 00 Dexter Pierce. J4.00 per 100 while they last. STANDARD 6REENH0USES, Norwood, R. I. Mrnlion The Flnrlsts' Excbancp whpn writing. CARNATIONS field Plants Per 100 PROSPERITY $5 00 •' second size . . 3.50 QENEVIEVE LORD, Beoond size, 3.50 NELSON FISHER B.OO MRS. M. A. PATTEN .... 6.00 THE BELLE 6.00 The H. Weber & Sons Co. Oakland, Md. Mention The norlatB* BTcbange when wrltJDg. FIELD.GR.O'WN CARNATION PLANTS Per 100 Qoethe, nice plant8,$35.00 per 1000, $4 00 Prosperity, nice plants 6 00 Yellow Cervera, strong plants . . 4 00 250 Lords, extra strong plants . . 4 00 Cash with order. Address all orders to BowEeiiiiBiiiz,r;t'«'."?: Mention the riortits* Bicbmg* wbea writlan. 2000 The Queen CARNATIONS FIELD-CROWN The best commercial AVhlte Carnation. Large, healthy field plants, $6.00 per lUO; $50. (jO per 1000. Cash with nriier. Alban Harvey & Sons, BrandywineSummit.Pa. MptitloD Tbf norlBf Eicbaoge wbeo wrltlpg. HELEN GODDARD The Coming Commercial Pink Carnation Rooted cuttings, ready January 1, 1906. Price, $10.00 perlOO; $76.00 per 1000. S. J.GODDARD, Framln|ham,Mass. Mpptlon ThP riorlHtB' Excbange when writing. 5000 FAIR MAID strong and healthy field-grown plants, $5.00 per 100; $50.00 per lOOO. CASH WITH ORDER CHAS. EVANS, 36o Mam st, Watertown, Mass. Montl'tn tho FlnrlwtH* 1Crfh*ng# wh^n writing. Suiplus Slock Field-Grown CARNATIONS FINE STOCK Per 100 WOLCOTT S4.00 NELSON 4.00 PROSPERITY 4.00 J. B. ilCiSS The Exotic Nurseries 1 12 S. Main St., DAYTON, OHIO MentloB the Florists* Exchange when writing. FIELDQROWN CARNATION PLANTS 25,000 LAWSON Per 100 Lawson $6.00 Bradt 5.00 Naylor 5.00 Louise 5.00 Per 100 Prosperity $4.00 Wolcott • .... 4.00 Scott 3.00 Maoeo 4.00 EDW. J. TAYLOR, SOUTHPORT, CT. V^ntinn th<« Flnrlot** l'!T«»h«ne'» whpn writing. ABUNDANCE THE PHENOMENAL YIELDER A CARNATION that stands alone for blooming quality; no other sort can compare with It. Blooms profusely from Fall until thrown out In Summer. Color, pure white; a good-sized, well-built flower, of the shape of Wm. Scott; stems Id Fall U to 16 Inches, stretch- ing to 2. ^V^ and 3 feet In Winter and Sprlmr: very stiff without b^lag rigid. Is a fine keeper and shipper. Flowers sent to Cuba last year kept a .^ week In perfect ciU'lltlon after arrival. Plant has the slim, wiry growth of McGowan In Fall, but looses this character as Winter and Spring advauce, when it makes a rapid, strong and vig- orous growth ; It makes a large bunch of fibrous roots, which accounts for its wonderful recuper- ative power and makes it extremely easy to handle; It can bet ansplaoted at any time with perfect safety, plants standing up like soldiers a couple of days after planting. It makes abso- lutely no grass at base of plant, for every shoot strong, clean, healthy field-grown Carnation plants now ready. 100 1000 <;uaTdian Ansel .... M.OO $35.00 Morning Glory 4.00 36.00 Mrs. Higrinbotham 4.00 36 00 Knrhantress 7.00 65.00 WIETOR BROS., 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Queen Louise, The Queen, Qov. Wolcott, Indianapolis, Harlowarden, Flamingo, Prosperity, Judge Hinsdale, $5.00 per 100 ; $ir..{i0 per 1000. Lawson, Nelson Fisher, Golden Beauty, Boston Market, $6.00 per 100. S. J. REllTER. Westerly. R. I. runs quickly up to flower; a thoroughly busi- ness-like carnation. Is a profuse propagator and a sure and easy r oter. Has never been subject to any disease. There is nothing in the way of a carnation easier to grow, but beware of over-feeding as i will not stand It; justawell- prepared aoU of three parts loam to one part of rotted manure is what It has done so well in for me, and ..o other dressing. Flowers will burst If over-fed. This Is a carnation which returns dollars for cents to the grower. While he grows ABUNDANCE he will always get abundance. Orders taken now; send yours In early as they are filled In strict rotation. Prices for well-routed cuttings, $10.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000 : 500 at thousand rate. To those wishing unrooted cuttings will be given 25 extra on each hundred. Unrooted cuttings supplied after November 1st. Cash before delivery. CARNATIONS FIKLD-ORO'VirK Plants, StronK, H.^n1ttiT. Rc>Ad-v fnr Itnmedia _ Clean and Healtliy. Ready for Immediate Delivery Per 100 MRS. THOS. W. I..4^VSON $6 00 MRS. E. A. PiELSOKJ 5 00 IHORNII^G GLORV 5 00 UUARDIAIS ANGBL 5 00 CR17SADER 5 00 FLORA HILI 5 00 JjrEEN LOUISE 5 00 ASPARAGITS SPREIVGERI, SVa inch 5 00 ASPARAGUS PUJMOSUS, SVa inch 5 00 All plants sold under the express condition that If not satisfactory when received they are to be Immediatt'ly returned, when money will be refunded. PETER REINBERC, 61 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO Per 1000 $50 00 40 00 40 00 40 00 40 00 40 00 40 00 45 00 45 00 Hannah Hobart The Pride of California ^ ^ The Grandest of Pink Carnations A shade deeper than Lawson, blooms four to four and one-half inches across, full and regular. Stems long and strong. Does not burst the calyx. Growth free and easy. A prolific bloomer. Its flowers wholesale for a higher price than any other carnation in the San Francisco market. (See illustration and full description in The Florists' Exchange of July 1, 1905.) Orders for rooted cuttings booked now and filled in rotation beginning January 1, 1906, at $3.00 per 13; $15.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1000. JOHN H.SIEVERS & CO..'li!.SS,^.'a 100,000 a CARNATIONS FINE HEALTHY PLANTS R. FISCHER, Great Neck, L. i., N. Y. Mention The Florists' Exchaoge when writing. ^^ f^ I ^^ I ^^ Ne>v Commercial Scarlet. Grown in rows ^« f^ I r^ I ^^ three feet apart. $2.00 per doz. ; $15.00 per 100. FLAMINQO, $10.00 per 100. rtRS. NELSON, THE QUEEN, PROSPERITY, $6.00 per 100. QUEEN LOUISE PALHER PORTIA HARRY FENN LORNA WHITE CLOUD ELDORADO $5.00 per 100. J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. 384 The Plorists' Exchange GLASSIFiED MDVERTISEMENTS STOCKFORSALE ALBANY, N. Y.. L. MENAND.— CarnatloDB, fine iilants. $5 per 100 cash. Queeu Louise, White ClouJ. Lorna. Glacier, G. H. Crane. I'il-:KSON Fcnis from 2 1-2 lu. pots, 50 ceuts per Uoz. ; 1^3.60 p&t 100. Klowcriug begonias. 2 ill.. $1.50 per 100. H. Alleu, Kerlip. N. Y. SWIiET Peas. Zvulouek, true 'Xmas Pinli. 2 1-2 in. pots, 4 to 6 plants lu pot. $3 per 100. Cash or C O. D. A. Relyea & Son. Pougblieepsie, N. Y. ' PRIMULA obconica graudiBora Frlmbrlata. fine, outside grown stock, from 2 1-2 in. pots, $2.50 p'er 100. Cash or C. O. D. A. Relyea & Son. l'oughkeef>sle. N. Y. CARNATION plants; 12.000 strong field grown Wolcott, Pond, Joost, Prosperity. New Day- break. $35.00 per 1,000; $4 per 100. Terms casb. M. J. Scbaaf. Dansville. N. Y. VIOLETS. Princess of Wales, single; Camp- bell, double; Vinca var., all lield-grown. all $5 per 100. Dracaena, field grown. $5 to $8 per 100. W. G. Kroebt»r, obi> North St.. New Rcdford, Mass. L&WWON CARNATItiNS, first-class stock, I'i.OO per lUO; ;(50.Ua per lUUl). Feius, Barrowsl, Bcottii; Sprengerl and Plumosus, $2,50 per lui). Cash wiih order, piease. Mrs. P. E. Coaley, Princeton Ave. apd Updike 8t , Providence, R. I. CARNATION PLANTS — I have a few strong field-grown Prosperity; look over your benches and see if there are not some poor plants among them; these plants are extra fine; price 5 cents apiece. Timothy C. Herrlck, Farm- ingdale. Long Island, N. Y. CATALPA SPECIOSA, Silver Maple. Red Bud, American Sweet Chestnut, Black WalnntB, Ozier Dogwood. American Persimmon, American Kim. Tulip. Poplar. Sweet Gum, Russian Uul- b&rry. Buckeye, Oaks, Sycamore, California Privet. Wistarias, Ampelopsls. Y^ucca Fllamen- tosa, Altbea Rosea, River Birch, and many other seedlings ; also Tree and Shrub Seeds. Send for trade list. Forest Nursery & Seed Co., McMinnvllle. Tenn. EXTRA LAR— Within three miles of Lawrence, Mass.; 1,500 roses, mostly American Beauty; 4,500 carnations, Lawson. White Lawson. Fair Maid. Enchantress. Boston Market, etc.. all In thriving condition; seventeen acres land; one seven-room story and a half cottage; one two-story house with all modern improvements; bam, wagon shed; one good horse, three wagons, one double runner sled, one horse dump-cart, two new harnesses; cars pass every balf-hour; reason for selling, old !ij;e: Inquiries promptly answered; would Hell houses separately If desired. Nathaniel Baker, 37 Merrlmac St.. Metbnen. Mass. FOR RENT — Two acres, 8.000 ft. greenhouse, 22nd Ward. Philadelphia; rent reasonable. John J. Grout. 1420 Chestnut St. FOR SALE or to lease, greenhoasei of about 25.000 feet of glass; hot-water heating; good house and barn; two acres of good land, in fine location, near trolley. Address G. li., care Florists' Exchange. FOR HALE— 3S acres of land, all level ana extra heavy, loam; situated adjoining railroad tracks and the largest cemetery In tbe world; 3u miles from New York City; will sell in 12, 16. or 36 acre plots. Kramer Bros., Farmlngdale. L. I.. N. Y. FOR RENT or sale, at Highland. N. Y.. three greenhouses, each 24 x 200 feet, propagating house. 100 feet, planted with Bride, Brides- maid and American Beauty; ready for Winter; present tenant too 111 to attend to it. Joseph Wood. Spring Valley. N. Y. FOR SALE or rent, greephouse establishment of the late William A. Bock; best location on Massachusetts Ave., doing good wholesale and retail business. Full particulars on application to James Paterson. Admr.. 2394 Massachusetts Ave.. North Cambridge, Mass. FOR SALE CHEAP. TWO SECTIONAL UPRIGHT HOT WATER BOILERS IN VERY GOOD oR- DHR; 221.0 FT. OF 1^ in.. IH in. and 2 in. PIPE. IN SOUND CONDITION. AB*.iVE GOODS GUAR- ANTEED EXACTLY AS REPRESENTED. BANK REFERENCES ADDRESS HENRY WALTERS. BUFFALO N. Y. FOct RENT, at Nyack, N.Y..theolde8t established greenhouse business in Rockland Co. About 20.000 ft. of glass. Now doing k'ood wholesale and retail business. Well stocked; heated by hot water; will rent very chi-aply. Can make money from start. Rare opportunity. Lease to suit tenant. For particulirs address De Pew »*; Blauvelt, Nyack, N. Y. FOR SALE— Two greenhouses, one 15x50. another, ISxSO; 50 hot bed sash, all retail business, everything sold at home; at the entrance of Lutheran Cemetery; doing large business in the cemetery. A chance of a lifetime to the right man. For sale cheap on account of sickness. R. Mueller, Agent. 2104 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village. L. I . N Y. ^jfnscELiJimmus^ CAPITAL, expert business man. designer, and decorator; good appearance, speaks English. German and French, but no means, wishes a partner with some capital to open somewhere a flower store. Address L. F., care Florists' Ex- change^ FOR SALE Greenhouse Material milled from Gulf Cypress, to any detail furnished, or our own patterns as desired, cut and spliced ready for erection. Estimates for com- plete constructions furnished. V. E. REICH, Brooklyn, N. Y. 1429-1437 Metropolitan Ave. Florist's Ice Box For Sale SIZE, 8 It. high, 6 ft. loDg,2ft ein.deep. Heavy beveled-glass mirror in front. Ends glass and with sliding doors In front, all made with Inside glass with air space between. Painted white enamel and brass trtmmod fhroughout. Box built strictly flrst-class In every respect. Used only one season. Price, |90. EDW. J. TAYLOR, Southport, Conn. WANTED — Boilers, steam or water, la flrst- class condition; capable of properly heating separate carnation houses, 20x100; state full particulars and name price, f. o. b. The Sunny Crest Greenhouses. PhenJx. R. I. SECOND-HAND hollers; several Lord A Btirn- ham new style boilers, almost new; also Hltclilngs & Weathered; complete In eTcry way :ind tested before leaving shop. Wm. H. Liitton, Wpst Strle Avenue Depot. Jersey City. N. J. Westbury Station, L. I., N. Y. WILLIAM STUPPE Lowest quotations given on grafted field-grown Mme. Levavaeseur Rose, the Baby Rambler, field-grown, own root rqses, Frau Karl Druschkl. Killarney. and other Tea Hybrid, Eemontant and Rambler roses. Some Quotations: Souvenir du Pres. Oarnot, Maman Oochet, pink and white, $10.00 to $12.00 per 100; Crimson Rambler, D<:irothy Perkins, $7.60 to $10.00 per 100. AsparaRns Sprensreri and piumoHus ^anas. Plant now. Hardy Carnations, all colors, fine for pot sale in Spring. Price moderate, culture easy, profit sure. Everybody will like them. You cannot make a mistake with them. Winter blooming Forget - He - Mots, Dracsena Indlvtsa, all at 76 cts. per 100; $5.00 per 1000. Seedllngsof Xorcb Mly. Hollyhocfes, 01srttalls,etc. Cyclamen Gl(tantetini,from a famouB cnllectlon, five colors, $2.00 per 100; $18 per 1000. FOR SALE DllUDC Rider - Ericsson. Second - hand, from rUlfirO 940.60 up; all repairs; other makes; new; cheap. DHII CDC I Bicbmond cast Iron sectional holler. DUl LCnO At condition, will heat 2.000 square feet of glass, $45.00. 1 No. 17 Hilchings In first-class condition, $75.00. DIDC Good serviceable second - hand, with rirL Threads; 2-in., 7 cts.; I^-ln., BW cts.; IM-in., 3% cts.; 1-ln., Sets.; 2H in.,10ct8.; 3 in., Ucts.; 4In.,19cts.; 4 in. cast iron, I2ct8. New 2-in. Standard, full lengths, with couplings, 8*4 cts. ft. Old and new flttlngs and valves. CTfiPI^C «nH nice New Economy, best made. OlUUKO anO UltO no. l Threads, ^-in.,94-in.. Mn. pipe. »3.00. No. 2 Threads, l>4-ln., l«-ln.. 2-lu. pipe, $4.00. DIDC PIITTCDC New Saunders Pattern. No. 1 rirt UUIlCno cuts J^-m.-l-ln. pipe, $1.00. No. 2 cuts l-in.-2-ln. pipe, $1.30. STILLSON WRENCHES r„72-in*%1pef If..^; 24-ln. Krtps Mln-2H In. pipe, $2.40; se-ln., grips W-ln.-3Hl-ln. pipe. ,4.76. PIPE VISES ^^^' ^°' * ^"B**' Krip8 a-ia.-i CARnFN UnCP ^''"- ^-lii..KnaranteedI0O-lbs. OHHUCn nUOL preg«ure, 7« otB. per rt.; m-ln. not guaranteed, 4M cts. per ft. UOT npn CACU ^''^- 07Pre8B,Mt.xSft.,from nUI-DCU OAon 70 cts. up; glazed, complete, from $1.60 DP. Second-hand, as good as new, complete, at f 1.25 and SI. 00 each. RAniATHR^ steam, as good as new. all sizes, nHUIHIuno about 3 ft. high, at 16 cts. per column. A I AOO ^^v American, 60 sq. ft. to the IlLllaa box. 10x12 and 12x12, Single, at ^^^^" tl.70 per box; 12x12 and 10x16 B, Donble, at S2.65; 12x14. 12x16, 12x20. 14x14 B. Dou- ble, at $2.85; 16x16, 16x18, 14x20 B, Double, at $3.10 ; 16x24 B, Double, at $3.30. Get our prices on New Onlf Cypress Balld- Ing Material, Ventilatine Apparatus, Oil, White Lead, Putty, Paint, Points, etc. M ETROPOLITAN ATERIAI. CO. I398-U08 Metropolitan Avenue, BROOKLYN, N.Y A CORRUGATED FIRE BOX , ' I ' \.y^-^y^- 111 r^ I ' i> i,igjJSafe>-..k.Ji>i I I Means a tremendous in- crease of fire surface — Now give lo this a long fire travel — a complete surrounding of fire sur- faces with water — a grate of easy action and d minimum coal con- sumption and you have d Hitchings Boiler ; the boiler with hosts of greenhouse friends Catalog My tlie linndretl nnleaa ottaer^rlse noted. A. Bbautt, fancy — special " extra " No. 1 No. 2 No. 8 Bride, *Mald, fancy — epcM '* extra No. 1 No. 2 Golden Gate Liberty Meteor Mme. Abel Chatenay Adantum Cboweanum aspabaods " Sprengeri.bnnches ASTEBS Callas Cattlktab Dahliab DAIBIEB Qladiolitb IS.OOto 8.00 to 5.00 to 1.00 to to 4.00 tol 2.00 to 1.50 to 1.00 to 1.00 toj 1.00 to' 1.00 to! 1.00 to .50 to 1.25 to 2B.00 to 10.00 to .25 to to 40.00 to 1.00 to .35 to!i .50 to to 25.00 10.00, 6.00! 2.00 1.00 B.OO 3.0(1 2.00 1.26 5.00 10.00 2.00 5.00 .75 1.50 60.00 12.00 1.50 i Inf'r grades, M g Standaed JS Varieties I, t I all colors White Pink Red Yel. & Var. White Pink Bed Yel. & Var. 60.00 3.00 .50 .65 E 'FANOT— ^ ('The highest ff gradea of O standard Tar.) I Novelties Lilies Lily of the Valley Mignonette, ordinary........ fancy Panbics, per dozen bunches, SUILAX Stocks, per bunch Tuberoses , ViOLBTB , .75 to 1.00 1.00 to 2.00 1.00 to 2.00 1.00 to' 2.00 1.00 toj 2.00 1.00 to 8.00 1.00 to 2.00 1.00 to 2.00 to •" ... . 2.00 to 3.00 B.OO to! 8.00 1.00 to 3.00 to to .. to 8.00 toJlO.OO OS to .05 5.00 to 8.00 .25 to .50 WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesale Florist J,^S^n"Sh.V!-l 39 WEST 28TH ST., NEW YORK ALL VARIETIES OF CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON TOP GRADE FOR SHIPPING American Beauty, Bridesmaid, Bride, Liberty, Meteor, Lily of tKe Valley, Carnations J,i:ssrv^.v:.i JOHN i. raynor, 49 west 28th st., new york Telephone Call* 756 Madison Square Mention the Florlata' Bxcbangii when wrltlB(. w. C. Horan SS West 38th St., INEW YORK TELEPHONE, 1462-1463 nADISON SQUARE CUT RUOW^ERS AT WHOUESAUE Buffalo. N. Y. News Notes. (_'haiios Schoenhut, who has hfi-n al thf Buffalo Genera! Hospital .'iinee Augii.sl :; 1 , having undergone a sueoes.vfui iiiiiT.aliiiM for apiiendicltis Uiere. ha.'^ been rcniuved to his home and expects to meet hi.s many friends at ^the wholesale house by the time snow flies. The opening of a new bank — the People.s — created a very large demand for American Beauty, gladiolus, speci- men Souvenir du President Carnot and Kaiserin Augusta Victoria roses; also for a lot of palms and Boston ferns, to decorate with, on Monday, September 11. RIecherts have the two large de- partment stores — Sweeney Co. and H. A. IVIeldrum Co. — to decorate this weelc, which will use up 600 decora- tive plants. They will also employ a large quantity of gladiolus. IVTiss Lois Pendergast and Dr. Wes- ley P. Burke, manager of the Dr. Hill Dental Company above W. J. Palm- er's store, where the young lady was employed as head bookkeeper, we*'e marri-^d at high noon at St. Luke's Episcopal Church on the 12th inst. They will take an extended trip te New York, Philadelphia and Atlantic City, and will also visit the groom's parents at their farm in South Ster- ling, Pa., after which they will be at home at 189 Tenth street. Buffalo, after November 1. Miss Pendergast had been in Mr. Palmer's employ seven years. All wish her and her husband every happiness and success. Miss Laurie Rowan, who has been In the employ of Wm. F. Kasting for the last six years as stenographer and bookkeeper, has accepted a similar po- sition with W. J. Palmer & Son, which was made vacant by the marriage of Miss Pendergast. Miss Rowan, by her quiet and ladylike manners, has made many friends at the wholesale house of Mr. Kasting, and all wish her suc- cess in her new venture. Alberts has the Wm. Hengerer store decorations, in which he will use sev- eral hundred plants and flowers. Palmers has just finished the stock- ing up of the conservatory of our Ap- pellate Court judge, Warren B. Hook- er, located at Fredonia, N. Y., with a fine lot of specimen palms, Scottii ferns, rubbers and Asparagus Spren- geri plants. Otto Gillis, bookkeeper tor Wm. F. Kasting. has returned from Mt. Clem- ens, where he has been recuperating. Since returning from his hunting and fishing trip in Upper Muskoka Lakes, W. J. Palmer has been trou- bled with his old malady, rheumatism. He is on the Lithia water diet, and we are pleased to hear that he is re- covering rapidly. A couple of our fellow craftsmen have the political be" in their bon- nets. S. A. Anderson and W. A. Adams are each running for the nomination of Supervisor in their respective wards. They have assurance from the florists of a liberal support by them. W. H. G. JULIUS LANG Wholesale Florist 53 "WEST SOtK STREET NE'W YORK Consignments .Solicited. Telephone, 280 Madison Sq. All Choice Cut Flowers In Season ALFRED H. LANGJAHR 55 West 28th St., New York Telephone 3924 Madison Square. ME Bstablibhed 1881 BUT FROM SHIP TO TRY A. L. YOUNG & CO, WHOLESALE FLORISTS 54 West 28th Street, New York Receivers and Shippers of CUT FLOWERS Wanted Roses and Violets. Can handle more to advantftRe. Prompt settlements, i IfeKtloii The norlita* Bsflianra when wrlttsf. 386 The Plorists' Hxchange Wm. J. BAKER Wholesale Florist 1432 S.Penn Square, PHILADELPHIA,PA. Seasonable Cut Flowers Fine Quality Both 'phones. Mention the FlorlBtB' BxchBoge when writing. DUMONT & CO. Wholesale Florists Carnation* k Sp«ci«ltj' No. 1305 Filbert St., Philadelphia Bell and Kerstooe 'Phones. Uentlon the FlortBta' Bzcbaojce when writing. EDWARD REID Wholesale Florist 1526 Ranstead StreeU PHIUDELPHIA Bet. Market and Chestnut Streets Cliolcest Stock Always on Hana Telephone l«43-36-A. IfeotloB the Florlsta* BJxcbanne when wrlUiMt E.G.flILLCO. Wholesale Florists RICHMOIND, IIND. 1402 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. Mention The riortof Bxdiange when irrltlng. I Mention the Florirta' Hxehaw wb»« wrtttog^ A DAILY CUT FROM 40 GROWERS We can and will t\U your Out Flower wants to advantage. Shipping orders our Bpeclalt} Write, telephone or telegraph. I^ong Distance Phone, 1129 Main, Headquarters for HARDY FERNS and WILD SMILAX Most Complete Line of TLORISTS* SUPPLIES in the West CATALOOUE FREE. E. F. WINTERSON CO., E.t.i>ji,h,d i894 45.47-49 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Mention the norlif Bxchame wht» writlat. J.B.DEAMUD Wired Toothpicks SucoeMor to nilnoU Ont Vlower Oo. ' Wholesale Cut Flowers Consignments Solicited. SI and 53 Wabash Avenae, CHICAGO M^-ntiftn tbg Florlsf Bichang* when writing. 6E0. REINBERG TrlToiCui Flowers CHOICE AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES We will take care of your orders at reasonable prices. Prompt attention. 51 Wabash'Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the Florlsti' Bxchanm when writing. H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist lo.ooo, 4li.50t 50,000, •A.as MAKIVAUTUBSD BT W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Samples free. For sale by dealers. Menden the Florists' Bichanjce when writing. Wholesale Commission Florists FLOWER GROWERS' MARKET 58-60 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO All Cut Flowers at Ruling Market Prices Mention the Florlata' Bietaoge when writing. CIIA$.W. MCHELLAR Orchids FANCY VALLEY, ROSBS, CARNATIONS, and all CUT FLOWERS and GREENS 5 1 Wabash Ave., Chicago Mention The Florists' ExcPange when writing. Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers-Per 100 Baltimore Sept. 12, 190B Boston Sept. 18.1906 to oo to 12.60 00 to 00 to ... to ... to ... to ... to 00 to 00 to ... to to Buffalo Sept. 19, 1906 ,00 6.00 i'.bo 3.00 2.00 t.00 1.00 20.00 10.00 2.00 i'.ob 2.00 1.00 J.OO .75 1.00 1.00 1.00 ,00 to ... to 60 to ... to ... to ... to ... to ... to ... to ... to ... to ... to .. to 1.00 .00 to 60.00 ,00 to 50.00 ... to . .. to . ... to . .00 to 3.00 ... to 12.60 ... to ... to ... to ... to ... to .00 to 20.00 ... to ... to ... to .... to .... to .. to to 30.00 to 16.00 CO 10.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to 2.00 2.00 2.00 to 8.00 to 8.00 to 1.60 1.50 1.60 1.60 2.00 9.00 2.00 2.00 to to to to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.0O to 2.00 to i.OO to «.00 to «.00 to i.OO 20.00 12.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 3.00 8.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 .76 2.00 2.00 2.00 to to 1.00 to 60.00 to 60.00 to to to to 4.00 to 10.00 to 4.O0 to to to . to . I to 12.00 to . to . to . to . to to to 25.00 to 20.00 to 12.00 to 6.00 ,00 5.00 4.00 3.00 6.00 7.00 7.00 to 7.00 to 6.00 to 24.00 20 Oo 16.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 3.0U 2.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 2.00 2.00 .60 25.00 26.00 1.00 10.00 3.00 to to to to to to to to to to 1.00 to 60.00 to 50.00 to to to to 3.00 to 15.00 to 4.00 to to to to I to 16.00 to to to to to to Cblcaeo Sept. 19, 1906 to 32.00 to 24 JO to 18.00 to 12.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to 3.00 to 6.00 to 10.00 to 8.00 .60 1.00 .76 .76 .76 1.60 1.60 1.00 1.00 4.00 6.00 .76 1.25 I.OO 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 1.50 1.50 60 26.00 26.00 8.00 ".'60 1.50 10.00 2.00 to to to to to to to to 1.00 to 60.00 to 60.00 to 12.00 to 2.00 to 1.00 to 4.00 to 15.00 to 4.00 to to to to ) to 12.00 to to to to to Namei and Varieties Cincinnati Sept. 16, 1906 A. BEiUTT, fancy— special *' extra No. 1 Culls & Ordinary... Bride, 'Maid, fancy-epeclal " extra No. 1 No. 2 Golden Oate K. A. Victoria Liberty Meteor Perle ORCHIDS— Cattleyaa *■ Inferior grades, all colors... •» ) White gSTiNDARD (pink ,S Varieties (Red ^ ' Yellow &, Tar.. g'FANCY \ White a. (•Tbe hlEhest V P'"'' M (rradeaof (Red tastind. T»r.) ) Yellow 4 Tar.. I, Novelties &DIANTUM 4BPARAOD8 " Sprengerl, bunches Callas Chrtbanthemumb Daisies Gladiolos Lilies Lilt of the Vallet Mignonette " fancy Pansieb Peonies Smilax Stocks Sweet Peas cnilwaukee 2.00 4.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 to 26.00 to 16.00 to 12.00 to 5.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to 3.00 to 2.00 to 4.00 to 6.00 to to to to to 1.60 to 1.60 to 2.0O to to 2.00 to 2.00 to S.OO to 2,00 to to to 1.00 to 60.0U to 36.00 to to so to 3.00 to 12.0V to 4.00 to to to to to 16.00 to to to to to to Ptali'delphia Sept. 11, 1906 to to to to t> to to to , to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to 20.00 to 16.00 to 10.00 to 2.00 to to 6.00 to 4.00 to 1.00 to 3.00 to 2,00 to 2.00 to to to to to 1.00 to 1.00 to to to to ... to to to to .76 to 26.00 to 25.00 to to to to 1.60 to to 2.00 to ... . to to to to lO.OO to .. to .. to .. to .. to .. to .. to 26.00 20.00 12.60 6.00 20.00 12.60 6.00 2.00 6.00 6.00 S.OO 6.00 6.00 8.00 1.50 1.60 1.60 60.00 60.00 3.00 i'.bo Plttaburg Sept, 18, 1906 St. LoulA Sept. 18. 1906 2.00 4.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 .75 26.00 20.00 to 26.00 to 15.00 to 8.00 to 3.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 to 4.00 to 2.00 to 4.00 to 12.00 to to to 6.00 to to .76 to 1.50 to 1.60 to 1.60 to 1.60 to to to to to to LOO to 60.00 to 30.00 to to to to 4.00 to 16.00 ) to 4.00 to to .. to .. to .. ) to 15.00 to .. to .. to .. to .. to .. to .. to 20.00 12.50 to 16 00 8.UU to 10.00 3.00 to 6.00 to 6.00 3.00 to 4.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to 2.00 to to 2.00 to to to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.00 to 1.60 to 1.50 to 1.60 to 1.60 to to .76 to 26.00 to 60.00 26.00 to 60.00 to to to to to to to to to to 12.60 to 16.00 to to to to to to 4.00 3.U0 1.00 1.50 1.50 1.60 1.60 2.00 2.00 3.00 2.00 i.OO WELCH BROS. PROPRIETOR* CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET 16 Province St.— 9 Chapman Pu Asparagus PkimoMft Mignonette Chrysanthemums Lily narrlsll Brides, 'Maids American Beauties Oao famish at short notice. Price according to qnality of goods. Long Distance Telephone 6267 and 6288 Kat»«rln* Violets Carnots Orchids * Valley Carnations WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS and rLORJSTS' SUPPLIES CCPollworthCo. MILWAUKEE, WIS. Uentloa the rtoilata' liebance wbm wrltlDK. HOITON S HONKEL CO. AVholesale Florists Florists' Supplies Manufacturere of Wire designs. 457 Milwaukee Street. MILWAUKEE, WIS. ■Phone, Main 874. P.O. Box 103. Mention The riorlita' Iidiant. when writliit. J. B. MURDOCH & CO. Wholesale Florists FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 545 Liberty St., PinSBURG, Pa. Long Distance 'Phone, 143& Oonrt. UentloD the Florista* Bxebans* when writing. Pittsburg Florists' Exciiange WHOLESALE FLORISTS and Florists' Supplies 228 DIAMOND STREET Send for weekly price list PittchiirfT Pil and prices on large orders. rllldUlIlHi Ifli Mention The Plorlsta' BxcbaoKe when writing. Hartford, Conn. Theo. Wirth Resits as Fark Superintendent. It wa.s with much regret that the announcement was received the past week that we are to lose our superintendent of parks, Theodore Wirth. He goes to Minneapolis, Minn., to manage the park system of that city. His resignation was tendered and accepted at the last meeting of the Park Commission. Mr. Wirth has had the offer to go to Minneapolis since last February, but did not decide to accept the position until recently. When he came to Hartford in 1895 there was but one park (Bushnell Park) for him to su- pervise. To him is due the greater share of the credit for the city's na- tionally famed park system of to-day. Mr. Wirth is 42 years old. He is a native of Switzerland and a graduate of a school of landscape architecture in that country. He worked in the parks in Paris three years, and in the parks in London for several years. When a young man he came to New York, and was made a member of the plotting department of that city's park system. He assisted in plotting Morn- ingside Park and had charge of the plotting of the State reservation at Niagara Falls. He is president of the American Association of Park Super- intendents, the membership of which includes three-quarters of the park superintendents of the United States. An authority on parks recently stated that Mr. Wirth was recognized as one of the best park superintendents in the country. He always took a very great interest in the Hartford Florists' Club, its organization being largely due to his energies. He was the first treasurer and the second president of the club, and has served on all the important committees since the club was organized. He is a member of the board of directors of the Society of American Florists and in 1904 was State vice-president. If Mr. Wirth had done nothing else for Hartford, his floricultural work would entitle him to high praise, but he has given other and more valuable service. Mr. Wirth will be greatly missed bv every member of the Flor- ists' Club and by the public in general in our city; and the citizens of Minne- apolis should feel congratulated on getting such an able and valuable man to manage their parks. G. H. Parker, superintendent of Keney Park, is to succeed Mr. Wirth in the management of Hartford's parks. An agreement has been made between the board of park commis- sioners and the trustees of Keney Park by which they unite in the choice of Mr. Parker to be the superintendent of all the parks in the city after Janu- ary 1. 1906, when the resignation of Mr. Wirth takes effect. Supt. Parker is also well known as one of the most capable and best informed park super- intendents in the country. He has lived In Hartford the past ten years, and is thoroughly acquainted with all the parks. Recently he had a flat- tering offer to go to Baltimore to man- age the parks of that city, but he was persuaded to remain in Hartford. The Board of Park Commissioners feel that the city is to be congratulated In se- curing Its new superintendent, and by Mr. Parker's acceptance of the ofllce much has been done to bring about a practical unity in the city's park sys- tem. J- F. COOMBS. m Western New Yort For ROSES, CARNATIONS WM. F. KASTING Wholesale Commission Florist ALSO DEALER IN FLORISTS* SUPPLlCS AND WIRE DESIONB 383-87 Elllcolt SL BUFFLAO, N. Y. GITE us A TBIAL We can PLEASE TOP Mention The norlsf Exchange when writing. September 23, 190B The Florists' Bxchange 387 Fioest LUierty aod OmencaD BeaDlu Bases I ^O' waiemiia wnoiesaie fiowgi mm ^ ^ w—^rL-^ » 1235-37 Filbert St. PHILADELPHIA, PA. THE PHILADELPHIA CUT FLOWER CO., PHILADELPHIA, PA. 1516-1518 SANSON ST. American Beauty, Bride, Bridesmaid Roses and Good Carnations open Every Evening umn cigh Mention the norUf Exchange when writing^ PANfV A^TPDQ AND Dft^P^ Pittsburg cut flower co.. Ltd. I^itilVl rVlJ 1 I^JI\0 iiill/ IxUlJdj 604 Liberty Ave., PITTSBURG, PA. UentloB the yioriitt' Bxehani. whe. wrltla«. Oo you «KOW NOVHiLTjKs or anytbiug C U 0 1 C K V send them to "Prompt Reports" WHOLBSAI-E AND C01UMI88IUN FI.OBIST BuHiiiese houra: 7 A.M. to 8 P.M. 1221 FILBERT 8T.. PHILA.. PA. _Mentton_The FlurletB" Bxcbange when writing. Indianapolis. Flower Show Matters. The managing committee of norists, i. e.,E. G. Hill, M. S. Vesey, J. A. E. Haugh, Fred Dorner, Jr., A. Baur, John Bartje, Henry Rieman, John Hartje, and John Berterniann, met at the Commercial Club rooms to complete the premium list for the flower show in November. The Amer- ican Beauty prizes were changed to read as follows: 100 American Beau- ty, first prize, $100; second, $75; third, $50; fourth, $35; fifth, $25. These premiums are expected to bring out the Beauty growers in this section en masse. The carnation and rose premiums were augmented by several hundreds of dollars. Letters were re- ceived from W. A. Partridge, of Cin- cinnati, and Nathan Smith & Son, of Adrian, Mich., promising their support to the show. The judges for the show were selected at this time. With the large number of premiums it is ex- pected to tax the capacity of Tomlin- son Hall, where the Indianapolis shows are always held, so arrange- ments are being made to use the cor- ridors and hallways in case of emer- gency. The center of attraction last week for Indiana florists was the exhibition of plants, cut flowers, and design work, at the Indiana State Fair. Com- petition in many cases was close. A few complaints are heard because premiums were withheld from exhibits not up to the standard, but altogether the judging was considered satisfac- tory. The premiums were awarded as follows; Ten palms, equally di- vided among William Billingsley, Baur & Smith, and E. A. Nelson. Twenty ferns and lycopodiums, William Bill- ingsley, first; B. A. Nelson, second; ten foliage begonias, Baur & Smith, first. Best two specimen Boston ferns, first, E. A. Nelson; second, Baur & Smith. Best arrangement of plants and fancy basket, first, William Bill- ingsley. Display and arrangement of show plants, first, William Billingsley; second, E. A. Nelson. Two floral ar- rangements, John Rieman, first; sec- ond, E. A. Nelson. Best two baskets, first, John Rieman; second, William Billinsley. Collection of cut roses, W. W. Coles, first; John Rieman, second. Collection of cut flowers, first, W. W. Coles; second, E. A. Nelson. Collec- tion ot dahlias, John Rieman, first; W. W. Coles, second. Collection of out gladioli, John Rieman, first; W. W. Coles, second; E. A. Nelson, third. Original show arrangement of flowers, John Rieman, first; William Billings- ley, second; E. A. Nelson, third. Three bouquets, John Rieman, first; E. A. Nelson, second; W. W. Coles, third. I. B. CUMBERLAND, MD. — F. X. Mill- man, Jr., opened his flower store on Saturday, September 9. The rooms are handsomely finished with modern conveniences, tiled vestibule entrance and bay-window front, the latter be- ing excellent for display purposes, as It can be seen from Baltimore street as well as from the Liberty street ap- proaches. Miss Millman will assist her brother In the management of the store. San Francisco. Going to Dublin lor Extinct California Plants. Professor Willis L. Jepson, of the botanical department of the Uni- versity of California, has been granted a year's leave of absence, and will spend the whole of the time in travel abroad in Europe and the tropics, gathering material for the botanical museum at Berkeley. The most Inter- esting feature of his visit in the Brit- ish Isles will be the gathering of Cali- fornia plants which are now extinct here. By a strange chance. English ex- plorers in the West, in the early days of European occupation of this conti- nent, collected a number of rare spec- imens of plants which are now not to be found at all. These plants were taken back to the British Isles, and are now to be found only in such fa- mous museums as the British Museum and the Royal Gardens at Kew, in England, and in the museutr of the University of Dublin. When Pro- fessor Wm. A. Setchell, head of the department of botany at Berkeley, made his tour around the world last year, he extracted a promise from Pro- fessor H. Coulter, of Dublin, that the University of California could get the specimens in his museum which are now extinct on the Pacific Coast. It is to get the fulfilment of this promise that Professor Jepson will make an- other visit to Dublin during the com- ing year. ALVIN. Omaha, Neb. News Items. Trade is quiet, caused largely by the unfavorable weather. We have had a great deal of cloudy and rainy weather during the past ten days, and although the nights have been favor- able, mildew threatens an extensive hai-vest. The Nebraska Florists' Society met recently for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing year, which resulted as follows: President, J. J. Hess; vice-president, S. R. Falconer; treasurer, Geo. H. Swoboda; secretary, L. Henderson: trustees, Wm, Ells- worth, Wm. Falconer, J. H. Bath. Af- ter the meeting adjourned, the mem- bers repaired to the Metropolitan bowling alleys and tried out their new alleys. Messrs. L. Baughman and Ford were recent callers, as was Wittbold's representative. Warren Arnold has hied himself to Denver to take up his old job in a grocery house. Charles Arnold is very busy on his new house, as is A. Donaghue on his new violet house. Herbert Slocombe's barn was struck by lightning the other day and was badly burned; damage, about $200, covered by insurance. B. Hall News. LINCOLN, NEB. — The greenhouses of Chapin Brothers were wrecked by a severe hailstorm on Friday of last week. They were Insured in the F. H. A. 0A..OK EUGENE BERNHEIMER Carnations. American Beauty Roses FOB PROMPT DEI.IVBBT It South 16th Street, PHILADELPHIA Mention the riorleta' Uxcbense wneu writlnc. Hinsdale, Maes. Hardy Gut FEHNS FANCY or DAGGER. now 66c. per 1000; Sphag- num MogSy 50c. per bbl. ; Bouquet Green, $6.00 per 100 lbs. Now le your time to locate Xmas Trees. I will sell by the carload or In Job lotB. All readyto bargain with you. All orders by mail or despatch promptly at- tended to. THOMAS COLLINS, Mention the Florists' Eichange when writing. N.LEGAKES&GO. 53 W. 28tli St., NEW YORK Tel. No. 1914 Madison Square 6t&ndB at Ont Flower Exchange Ooogan Bldg., W. 2eth Street ft 34th Street Cut Flower Market. Speouxtisb: Oalax Leavei, Ferns and Lenco- thoe Sprays, Holly, Princess Pine and all kinds of Evergreens. Green and Bronze Galax Leaves Men tlo n the Florlsf Bichange when writing. SULPHUR Per 10 lbs., 40c.; per 100 lbs., $.3.00: per barrel (225 lbs.) $6.00. STOBIPP 4 WALTER Cfl./Tw"%\"- MentloQ The FlorlstB' ETchaage when writing. FLORISTS' DIRECTORY Price $2 00, Postpaid The American Florlsts' Dibectokt for 1905 contains 425 pages; it includes complete lists ot the Florists. Seeds- men and Nurserymen of the United States and Canada, arranged both by states and towns and all names alpba- betically. Also lists of Foreign Mer- chants, Firms which issue catalogues, .Horticultuial Supply Concerns, Parks, Cemeteries, Landscape Architects, Ex- periment Station Horticulturists Botan- ical Gardens, and other valuable trade Information. Address J.T.DElBraBEPTI}.&PUB.CO. LIMITED 2 to 8 Duane Street, New York cniffON*'"" and 18 Inch, all colors. RIBBONS 5^i»"tan colors. Write tor prices. .•. All Florlste' Supplies. 8CRANT0N FLORIST SUPPLY CO., 201 No. Seventh Avenue, SCR ANTON, PA. Uentlon The Florleta' exchange when writing. 122 W. 26th STREET NEW YORK REED «c KELLER Itlsnntacturen of FLORI8X8 SUPPLIES Decorative Greenery New Tork Agents for Caldwell's, Uonroe, Ala., Parlor Brand Smllax. Uentlon The Florlats* Exchange when writing. 05»IG BROTHERd .. •■— ft-!--?,-' ARTIFICIAL LEAVES All Styles in Hundreds of Different Designs. Paper and Muslin. 497 wcsi Broadway* NEW YORK SMILAX. YARDS and PIQUETS Samples Furnished to the Jobbing Traoe only. Uentlon The riorlats' BzchaDice wheD writing. Hardy Cut DAGGER andFANCY FERNS $I.OO per lOOO i°'/ge«dVr° GALAX, New crop. Green $1.00 : bronze. tl.EO per 1000. Hesdqaartera tor »U FLORISTS' 8UPPI.1ES, sach as Wire Designs, Cut Wire, all kinds ot Lettere; Immortel- les, CycBs Leaves. Sheaves of Wheat, Ribbons, Corragated Boxes ot all kinds, eto. LAUREL FESTOONING, EC and So. per yard. UCHDV U DnniUCnMfcPn Stll Province St.,8otton,Ma(s. nCNnl HI, nUDinoUn WuUi| l.D. Telephone, Main 2818. ICtfttlea 1^ nortats' Bxchange when writlag. 388 The Florists' Exchange ilentloD The FlorlstB* Exchange when writing. BRILLIANT Galax and CDDAVC Wholesale Trade Solicited J. L BANNER & CO., Montezuma, N. C. Mention The Florists' Eicbange when writing. SOUTHERN SMILAX Choloe stocK, full weight, SO-lb. case, 97.00; 25-lb case, $3.76. GALA X— Brilliant bronze or green, selected. $1.00 per 1000; $3.76 per 6000. LEUCOTetE SPBAYSj— Green or bronze, flOc. per 100; $7.60 per 1000. Sphagnum Mobs— Large bale, $1.75; by freight, $2.00. Green Sheet Moss— Per bbl. Back. $2.50. All Kinds ol Florists* Supplies. Li Ji KrBStlOVBr, Tel.COT Madieon^Q! NGW YSrk Mention Tha Flnrlata' Bichange wbpn writing. E. \. BEAVEN (Wholesale Dealer In soDtniiiD wim siiai A nd Florists* Hardy Decorative Supplies EVERGREEN, ALA. Mention The Flnrlwta' FltfhHngB wh^o writing. STANDARD FOR QUALITY. SHEET MOSS New Qtocli. $2.60 per bbl. sack. fiiUX AND LEUCOTfllE Ready to ship October 15. WM. C. SMITH, MARION, N. C Mention The Fiorlsf ' Bichange when writing. FC D M C Fancy or Dae:g:er, No. 1 stock. El n IV 9 only 05c, per 1000. Galax. Brilliant Bronze or Green, 75c. per 1000. Use our LAUREL FESTOONING for your decoratione. It gives the best satisfaction of any decorative green at this time of the year. Sample lot on application. We make It dally, gathered fresh from the woods. Hand-made, full sizes, 4c., 6c. and 6o. per yard. Once used, always used. BRANCH LAUREL. 35o. per large bundle. PRINCESS PINE, by the pound, or made into festooning If desired. Tell us your wants ; w« wl U do the rest. Telephone and telegraph orders will re- ceive immedi- ate attention. 5^ ^ Telegraph Office: U<*ntlnn the FlorlBtfl' MILLINGTON. MASS. New Salem, Mass. Brchanffe when writing. SAVE THE BLOOMS! NIKOTIzEN DOES NOT INJURE SENSITIVE PUNTS. USED FOR FUMIGATION ORSPRAYING.IMDOORSOROUT 200 POUNDS I0B4CC0 iN Out M NIKOTEEH NICOTINE MFG. CO., St. Louis, Mo. MfPtlnn The FlorlBts' BrcbRnge when writing. All NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN and FLORISTS wishing to do business wit!) Europe should send for the "Horticultural Advertiser" Tb5b Is THE British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all Hortn'Ultural trailera. It le also taken by over looo of the best Continental houses. Annual sabsLTiptlons to cover cost of EoBtace, 75 i-ents. Money orders payable at ,ow(mam, Notts. Address EDITORS OF THE "H. A." Chilwell Nurseries, Lowdham, Notts European Agents for THE AMERICAN CARNATION JAPANESE CANE STAKES BRIGHT, CLEAN and durable, 6 ft. long Per 1000 $6.00 " 2500 ... 13.75 STUMPP & WALTER CO. so Barclay St., N. Y. UpTitlno thp Flnrltf Bhtchange when writing or all Kinds for Florists' Use Boxed — Stones — Galvanized for Tying and Stringing Beds. Rose and Lily Stakes Carnation Sapports. etc. Specul, Oatalohue. SPENCER WIRE CO., Worcester, Mass. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed In small crates, easy to handle. Prlcfi per crate 1600 2ln.potslncrate,$4.'' 1500 2S4 1600 2\4 1000 8 800 S}4 600 4 820 6 144 8 6.25 6.00 6.00 6.80 4.50 4.61 8.16 P^rlce per crate 120 7 tn. pots In crate, $4.20 60 8 " " 8.00 HAND MADE. 48 9in.potslncrate,$8.60 '" ' 4.80 8.60 10 24 11 24 12 12 14 6 16 4.60 Send for price list Seed pans, Bame price as pots. , of CyliiiderB for Cut Flowerg, Hanging BaritetB, Lawn Vasee, etr. Ten per cent, off for cash with order. HILFINGERBROS.,Pottery, Fort Edward, N.Y. Aaca8tRolkcr&8ons,AgU.Sl BarcUy8t.,N.T.CIitr MentloD the riorlata' Vxchance wbea wrlttnc. Holds Class Firmly ••• th« Point Jf9- ^ PEERUSS Olkslsc P«lHU.ftr* tha bMi. ir* rlgku ar Ivfti, B«z •t 1,«M) potaU 75 aU. ^Mtpftld. HXICBT A. DREUl, MentioD The Florlati* Bxcbenge when writing. p"^^tR^ Clamp To mend cracked Glass Immediately. Box of l&O 91. for aalebyJobber or address A.KLOKNBR WaawatoBa,Wls.TeBtimonlalsaDd samples free Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. JAPANESE MOSS Packed In paper cftrtona. "Most and nothing ont Moss"; no sticks or dirt. Less than half the rioeof German Moss. L. WERTHEIMBER & CO., ffoT&ign. & DoTxiestio Speolaltles, 39 Barclay S«.. New York. Mention the Florists' Bxcbaoge when writing. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE WM. DILGER, Manager FANCY FBBNS, $1.00 per 1000. Discount on regular shlpmentB. 38-40 Miami Ave., Detroit, Mich. Mention the Plorlnts* Bzcbans when writing. Sheep Manure Pulverized. Free from all Adulteration. In Bag, $18.00 per Ton. Special price on car load lots in bulk. ROBERT SIMPSON Clifton, N. J. Mention The Florists* Bxchaoge when writing. National Florists' Board of Trade NEW HANAGEMENT. Tel. Oall, 666 John. HABBI8 H. HATi>EN (Late Manager of the Nepera Ohemical Oompany), President Edward MoE. Whitino, Ylce-Pres.andaounse] iows E. Walkeb, Secretary and Treaeurer 50 rInC STi| (Booms Sll-Sli) Ns ■■ UITT Mention The FlorlBts' Exchnnge when writing. Syracuse RED POTS "An honest tale epneda best.' Syracuse Red Pots are honest pots Honest clay— Honest workmanshi p— Honest prices— Right method of shlpplDc, Make honest valaes to you. Syracuse Pottery'Co. Syracuse, N.Y. Mention ths iriorl>ts' Bxchapgg wbep writing. The Whilldin Pottery Co. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Our output of Flower Pots Is larger than any concern In the World Our Stock is always Large and Complete Main Office and Factory, ;i3 WHARTON STREET, PHILADELPHIA Warehouses: JERSEY CITY, N. J. LONG ISLAND CITY, N. V. UeQtloQ Tbe norlstv' Ix^Mf* whvB writing. Hammond's Paints, Established 1875, Are used over a territory 1,000 miles long by 700 miles broad. For nearly 21 years we have made Paints on the northeast corner of the Long Dock, Pishkill Landing, N. T. The works are three times larger than at the start, and the volume of business has grown four times over. Why? Be- cause Hanimond's Paints are intrinsi- cally good for any and every purpose which the Paint is put up for. If we set a good standard for any brand, that standard is kept, and the offer of a lower price for a sale is refused. Cut Prices always means Cut Goods. Any painter who uses our House Paints (without doctoring) uses Paints of substantial character. Don't spoil the looks of your house by over color. Paints for Walls — tints and shades. Paint is cleaner than paper, and Bed Bugs don't lik6 painted walls. Fine.st White for inside use — Flat or Dead White is one kind; Chinese White, which has a slight gloss; and, last of all. Enamel White; this is high gloss and is meant to be used for a final finish. Ordinary Inside White, as is almost universally used, goes "off color" and looks either yellowish or dirty. Our grade of Inside White is like our Greenhouse White, which is for outside use, goods of superior quality. We have no quarrel with the "lead and oil," but when it comes to Whites "lead and oil" is not in it, compared to these goods, when looks and dura- bility count. For Roofs we turn out Paint that stays. A metal roof is the hardest sort of a surface to protect. Any earth or common metallic paint alone, mix- ed with oil, are not cohesive enough to be lasting; they make a strong color, that's all. Priming coats and Roof Paints are both too frequently passed over, as "any old thing is good enough." It's the very reverse in fact. Stains of Reds, Greens, Browns, Yellows, etc. This class of goods, Car- bolized or Creosoted, which, If the bases are right, preserves shingles or wood from rot, must be scientifically prepared to get two requisites: Pres- ervation of wood and tone In color. It's an art to do so. Twemlow's Carbol- ized Wood Stains are equal to any re- quirement where Stain is wanted. Fine Transparent Stains for inside use, Per- fectly Pure Dough Putty, made com- plete at Hammond's Paint and Slug .Shot Works, Fishkill-on-Hudson, N. T. Oils, Chemicals, Varnish, Brushes, Glass. — Advt. BENJAMIN HAMMOND. HAVE YOU USED THE PERFECT Flower Pot Handle and Hanger? It is jnst the thing for you to dis- play your plants hy hanging them on walls, etc., especially when you are crowded for room. Also for lifting plants out of Jardinieres ; will sustain a weight of onehan- dred Ponuds. ^1/ m Per doz. i>o. 1 will flt from 2 to 5-lnch pots 30c. No. 2 will flt fromStoS-lnchpots 40c, No. 3 will flt from 8 to 12-inch pots 60c. By mail 10c. extra per doz. Sample pair 10c. postpaid. See last week's issue for advertisement of Florists' Letters, etc. W.C.KRIGKerti',a. Brooklyn, N.Y. Mentinn thA Florliits* Bxchanjre when wrltlttg. PULVERIZED SHEEP MANURE FINE PULVERIZED AND FREE FROM DIRT OR WEEDS Par too lb* $1.75 •• SOO •■ 8.00 ■' 1000 ■■ 15 00 "1000 " 25.00 STUMPP ft WALTER CO. 50 Barclay St., N.Y. UentloB Tb« rlorlita' BicliiDf* wh» wrltlaf. '8e»temher 23, 1908 The Florists' Exchange 389 ^■V I i y I OUR LOUISIANA CYPRESS Is Ihoroughly Air Dried and Free From 5ap This 18 the very beet material now offered to the trade for greenhouse sonetructlon. We have the largest Pt' ck of this high grade cypress In the North, and can promlge quick service In flUlug all orders entrusted to ue. Estimates and designs furnished on application. AVe will be pleased to figure with you on your contemplated work. Our New Detail List Hailed on Requea'* ^ _ RED CEDAR POSTS IRON FIHINGS HOT BED SASH L^ LoCK]bANI>LUMDERCO.. ^ . LOCKJbANP,0. Upstlon the FlorlstB' Bzchanice wbeo wrltlDc. A RECORD TO BE PROUD OF. The Florists' Hall Association has paid 9J0 losses amounting to (96,000.00. For particulars address JOHN C. ESLER. Saddle River. N.J. Mention the Florists' Exchapge wbeo writing. " For Greenhouses, Graperies, Hotbeds, Con- servatories, and all other purposes. Get our figures before buying. Estimates freely given. N. COWEN'8 SON, 392-94 W. Broadway, NEW YORK. lf»iitlon tbe VlortfltB* Bxehanm wbm wrltlnr- Greenhouse Designer and Builder GREENHOUSE MATERIAL VENTILATING MACHINERY Write for Prices I PRCCinV Van Houten Avenue I. UAOOIUI Jersey City, N.J. Mention the Floriati' Bxcbange when wrltlnn. Evans Improved Challenge Roller bearing, self-oiling de- vioe automatu! stop, solid link chain make the IMPROVED CH.VLLENGK the most perfect apparatus in the market. Write for catalogue and prices before placing your orders else- where. QUAKER CITY MACHINE CO. RICHMOND, IND. Mention the Florlats' Bigbanjre when writtng HOTHOUSE GLASS •nd GREENHOUSE PUTTY* SpacMty. C. S. WEBER & CO„ lO Desbrosses St., New York Mention The FlorlatB' Bicbange when writing. COSTS LESS and does better work. Send for Descriptive Price List J. D. CARMODY EVANSVILLE, IND. Mention the FlorUta' Bxchance when wrltlnc. ASTICA^ USE IT HOW. f.O.PIERCEGO. 170 Faltoit St.v * HtW YORK Mention the FlorlBta' Exchange when wrlttnc. CYPREIS Is Far Mm. Ourasl^Kan PINE S^SH BARS UP TO 32 FEETJIR LONGER. GMENHpU AND OTHKBUIimifej*mERIAt, MEN FURHSHED TO StiplRINTEND Ef^TION WHEN Di^JBjED. S^d'for our CifcGpHs. >- THEi®'S+earrv5 lyint)^ C^, flEPQNSET, ^OSTONtt^SS. © Mention the FlorlBts* Bzchange when writing. Mention The Florlata* Bzchange when wrltlBg. CA»PCR LIMBACn GREENHOUSE CLASS A SPtCIALTT Window Glass. Painters' Supplies. 3a Washliigrtoii Ave., ||Hl.l...,_ n. 3i8t Ward. Pittsburg. Pa. Mention The Flnrlata' Exchange whpn wrillng. SUMMER IN WINTER BY VSING Standard Greenhouse Boilers One cent gets oar Catalogrne GIBLIN & CO., UUca, N.Y. Mention thp hiortafp Kir-hange when writing. BOILER REPAIRS JOHNSTON HEATING CO., N35 Broadway, New York Write Vt UB tf your hollers need rr-palrlng or replacing. Ours are not Truht Prices. Uentlon The riorlBts' Dxcbaoge wbeo writing. TILE DRAINED LAND IS MORE PRODUCTIVE S^,^^Bi _ -aseB the value. Acres of swampy land rfdaimed and made fertile. RrMJMn Til f 1 JwoLson'd Round Drain Tllf meelB every reiiuin-inenl. We ai6o make Sewer F^WwnU I ry^j^ l-ipe. Red and Fire Brick. Chjiiiney Tops, Encausln; .Side Walk Tile, etc. Write for what you want and prices. juilN u. JACfiSUN, w Ulrd At«., Albuy, H.T, Mention The FlorlBta' Bixcbaiige when writing. GEO. M. GARLAND Iron Gutters and Posts Patented December 27th, 1898. 8end for CatBlogue. Garland's Gnttere will keep enow and ice off your glass and prevent breakage. »ESI»I,AIP«ES, 11,1.. A sample of Hub gutter la on exlubitiou at the CUicago Flower Growers' Market. DO YOU EVER 5T0P To think of the troubles you had with your HKATING LAST WINTER. Don't have the same trouble this winter, but send for me. 1 am expert In designing and Indtalling heating apparatus. WALTER THOMPSON, ^,l%"'iol"^t.-k, Jersey City, N. J. ^Uentlon The Florlats' Exchange when writing. EUREKA GREENHOUSES Greenhouse Material, Composition Posts Send for catalogue Oet the best DILLON GREENHOUSE MFG. CO., Bloomsbur^ Pa. Mention The FlorlatB' Rxchange when writing. THE JENNINGS IMPROVED IRON GUHER PATENT IRON BENCH FIHINGS AND ROOF SUPPORTS. VENTILATING APPARATUS, IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS for Tobacco Extracts. Etc DILLER, CASKEY & CO. W. CORNER SIXTH AND BERK STS,, PHILADELPHIA, PA. 3ZND FOB OiaOULABS Successors to JENNINGS BBOiU Uanrlna tha Fl'^^an f^t^itng* trh^tt w^Hnr HEATING HEATING Let me furntsh facts why you should give me your Heating Work. I have eonvineed others. Why not you P Write for Prices on HEATIIVG SUPPLIES of All Kinds Eastern Agent Furman and Eriieschell Boilers WM. H. LUTTON West Side Ive. Station, JERSEY CITY, N. J. Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. FOR HO* WATER AND 3TEAA1. Boilers that respond quickly and are un- equaled for their efficiency, sympliclty of constriictlon aiideconomy of fuel. Greenliouse Pipe and Fittings Qenuine Wrought Iron Pipe (not steel) 2 In. io| cts. per foot. Horticoltaral Building: of Every De- scription. JOHN A. SCOLLAY 72-74 Myrlle Ave., Boreugh of Brooklyn NEW YORK CITY U. G. SCOLLAT, Mgr Established 4« Tears. cue riotiets' BxebAOf. wb» wrttlaf. 390 The Plorists' Exchange September 2:i, 1905 KINGGOHSTBOGTIONGOPIPHNY North Tonawanda. N. Y., and Toronto, Canada. New Greenhouse Catalogue ready for distribution, bend for it. Bi^^^^^^a Uutloa Tb* noruta' Exchange when writln; The riorist*'Su|>|jly Housed/America H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. Send for Catalog. 50 to 56 North Fourth St., PHILADELPHIA Mention the FlorlstH' Eichange when writing. \ A. HERRMANN S Manufacturer of poral Mctal DcSJgnS inPORTER AND DEALER IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES FACTORY: 709 FIRST AVENUE, '^'.''^l^tAl'^^r NEW YORt OFFICE AND WAREROOHS: 404, 406, 408, 410. 412 East 34th St WRITE rOR NEW CATALOGUE ■Mrntion Thp Fl.irisis" Kxr-li; \\ lieiivvritiiij^ The' standard Ventilating Machinery The original machine with eelf- oiliBg cups ; the most powerful, least complicated, very com- pact, with ease of operation. The New Duplex Gutter, over Bix miles in use and highly recommended ; the only drip proof tetter in the market. The Ntandard R«tarn Steam Trap haa no equal for Bimplicity or its workings. Catalo^e free. E. HIPPARD, VoungstowD. 0. UentlOD tb» riorlBtt* Bxcbaagc wben wrltiov IMPR.OVED Greenhouse Boiler 33 ERIE ST., CHICAGO ImM^ Boilers made oftfiebestof material, shell fireboi Bheeta and heads of steel, water space all around (front, sides and back). "Write for information. Heatlon The norUts* BxchaoRe when writlnR. ■ n Your Plants S J.n *^ I Anlr r,t-mr.-r.rr a T1 14 ll Oa 1 til IT hv II bI Tl IT WM I made to look strong and healthy, by using "IVICOTICIDE" THE MAXWELL MFG. CO LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY I -J Ueotlon Tbe Florists' EzcbaDge wbeD wrttlni WHOLESALE TRADE LIST ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, strong, 3 in. pots, 75c. per doz , $5 00 per 100; 2% In. pots, &0c. per doz., $3.00 per 100; 4 in. pots, $1.50 per doz., $10.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS COMORENSIS, from 2J^ in. pots, strong, 75c. per doz, , $5.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS SPRENUKKJ, strong, 31n. pots, 75c. per doz., $5.00 per 100: 2}ri In. pots. 50c. per doz., S3.00 per 100; from i\4 in. pots, $1.60 per doz., $10.00 per 100. CHlNEaE PRIMROSES, in separate colors. 2^ in. pots. $3. CO per 100. CLEMATIS, large flowering varieties, i^ Id. pots. $2.00 per doz- CLEMATIS PANICULATA, 4 In. potS, $1.50 per doz.. $10.00 per 100; 3 in. pots. 75c. per doz.; $5.00 per 100. SMIL AX PLANTS. 2!^ in. pots, $2.00 per 100. AMPELOPSIS VEITOHII, fine plants, 4 in. pots. $1.50 per dozen. $10.00 per 100. HYDRANGEA OTAKSA and Thos. Hogg, from open Kround. 8 to 8 branches, $2.00 per doz.. $12.00 per 100. PARIS DAISY, 3 in. pots 75c. per doz., $6.00 per 100. NEW PARIS DAISY, Queen Aleiandra, 4M in. DOts. S2.00 per doz, NEW CROP PANSY SEED. Colors separate, yellow white, blue, ICOO seeds. $1 00; Assorted Colors, giant strain, 2,000 seeds. $1.00 by mail. CK* I O e I e I Ith Si Jeflorson St8.» . blOBLiC, PHILADELPHIA. PA Mpntloo tbe Florlsf ' Exchange wben writing "Absolutely Sufc and Reliable. Ask Your Friends." Why Wait On Fickle Showers ? With a WWELl W m TOWEI You can store water and use it at the exact moment to bring the best results for your early plants. Oor catalogue tells you what such a plant will cost. W. E. CALDWELL CO., Louisville, Ky. Uentlon Tbe Florlsu' Excbaoge wben writing. TnC QRCCNIIOIJ^E COMPANY Horticultural Architects and Builders Kearney Avenue JERSEY CITY, N. J. WE MANUFACTURE AND ERECT GREENHOUSES FOR EVERY PURPOSE FOR PRIVATE AND COMMERCIAL USE We also manufacture and furnish Hot Bed Sash and Frames, Iron and Wood Frame Benches, White Lead, Greenhouse Putty, Pipe, Fittings, Valves and Boilers for Greenhouse Heating: ESTIMATES FURNISHED FOR COMPLETE STRUCTURES OR FOR MATERIAL READY TO ERECT Mootlnn Thp rinrturs' Bxchanre wben wrlt1o» BreeiflBseiiiiitetiai of Louisiana Cypress and net Beii iiasn Washington Red Cedar FACILITIES INCREASED ^— ^^ OUK PRICES RIGHT OUR GRADE INVARIABLY THE BEST Write lor Catalogue and Estimate, wben flgurlng on your new bouses. A. DIETSCH CO., 615 to 621 Sheffield Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL Mention The Florists* Exchange when writing. GREENHOUSE MATERIALS The Best Quality and Work Guaranteed. CYPRESS SASH BARS HOT-BED SASH and FRAMES Absolutely clear, sun dried; out to exact sizes. TENN. RED CEDAR POSTS In lengths as warned. PECKY CYPRESS BENCHES Economical and lasting. Coming into general use Various styles and sizes. "Ueady fot prompt shipment. VENTILATING APPARATUS It works like a charm. PIPE^FITTINGS, GUTTERS,GLASS And all supplies needed in new or reconsifuotion work. Get our Estimates, Plans and Suggestions on Structures Proposed. Illustiated Catalogue sent postpaid. FOLEY iVIFG. CO., 47i w. 22nd St., CHICAGO. M en tlon tbe Florists' Exchange wben writing. GULF CYPRESS GREENHOUSE MATERIAL Hot Bed Sash Greenhouse Glass Twin Section Boilers PIPE FITTINGS and VENTILATING APPARATUS WE FURNISH EVERYTHING FOR THE ERECTION OF GREENHOUSES. CIVTALOGUE AND PRICES ON APPLICATION S. JAToBS & SOHS ^?.%%}?^l^l.%. BROOKLYN, N. Y. Ifeation tbe Florists* Exchange when wrltUS- SUPPUEMBINT WITH THIS ISSUE We are a straight ahoot and aim. to grow into a vigorous plant A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE POR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL Vol. XX. No. 14 NEW YORK AND CHICAGO, SEPTEMBER 30, J905 One Dollar Pet Year A Phenomenal Variety Jj;HIS beautiful carnation, wliich we introduced tliis spring, we are sure will prove '<-' not only the best variegated carnation ever sent out, but one of the most popular and prolitable carnations in any color that has ever been introduced. The popular conception of a variegated flower ordinarily is that it is not so desirable as a solid color, but Variegated Lawson has proved an exception to the rule, on account of its exceeding beauty and delicacy. If our own retail sales are any Index of the popularity of a variety, then Variegated Lawson is bound to be a winner, as the flowers of this sold more readily than those of any other variety. Aside from Its inherent value. It will also be sought for on account of the sensation which It created last season in the newspapers, its merits having been heralded widely in the daily press all over the countiy. The variegation is very beautiful— delicate carmine penciiings on ivory-white ground. It has every good quality — beautiful flower, fine stiff stem, and is exceedingly productive. W. N. Craig, who is an authority on everything pertaining to horticulture, says he knows that it win outbloom that popular variety, Mrs. M. A. Patten, three to one. The variega- tion is very similar, but Variegated Lawson has a much better stem and is much more productive. It has the Lawson habit and stem. White Lawson, which we Introduced last year, has proved to be the best white carnation ever put on the market, and we are satisfied that Variegated Lawson will be grown just as largely. Those who are growing moderate quantities of carnations and are obliged to grow several varieties in a house, will find it decidedly to their advantage to plant the different Lawson sports, as they all rt-quire the same treat- ment, and, consequently, will give the best results. A great many carnations are short-season varieties, but Variegated Lawson, like the rest of the Lawson type, has a long season, as the flowers do well during the late spring and summer, when many varieties cease to be at their best. Field-^rown plants from ground, $15.00 per 100. F.R.PIERSONGO.,Tarrytowii-oo-Muil$oii,II.T. CUT STRINGS, ^Q CTS. EACH. W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass. j»"iTCTW''Kr«v»irutinriH''«i'i'w>'wiiTi»'i»i'wi'wiiititi^iiiiitwiwiffwwiffii i eflLLflS Grown t'-^*"- California i J>er 100 1000 $6 00 $50 00 '■ 10.00 Thick Pet'd^^"'""""*-^° *^°° 1 t R 13 R R CL I 71 American Grown {select 6 1 1^ 1-c L^rin^s. 111. YOU Cannot Make a Mi$iake in Buying PEONY— fCSTIVA MAXIMA Early. Enormous, very full shell-formed bloom, often 7 in. to 8 in. In diameter, on strong 3>^ ft. stems; color snow-white, shading to delicate creamy white at base of petals, with an occasional clear purple spot on edges of center petals ; very fragrant. Undoubtedly the finest early white in existence, and the best sort to grow for cut flower purposes. We have the largest stock of this in the world. ROBERT CRAIG CARNATION (Kiog of the Reds). Would be pleased to have you look him over and see it you don't think he is all right. We will be cutting about October 1. Orders for Cuttings will be delivered In strict rotation. ORDER NOW. COTTAGE GARDENS COMPANY Queens, L,. I., IV. V. Uentlon The rlorliti' Kicliange when wiltlas. CONTENTS AND INDEX TO ADVERTISERS. PACE 399 392 The Florists' Bxohange to force some JAPAN LONGIFLORUM at these figures? Longiflorum MULTIFLORUM Per 100 1000 .lap., 6 to 7 $2.00 $18,00 6 to 8 2.60 23.no 7 to 9 4.00 38.00 6to7 $-2.60 $10.00 6 to 8. . . 3 00 27.00 7 to 9 6.00 44.00 Paper Whites Gallas Freesias Mushroom Spawn Per 100, $1.25; per lOOO, $8.50. Pure white, mammoth, $11.00 per 100; Medium, $7.00 per 100. First slze^ C5c. per 100 : $4.60 per 1010. Selected, 85c. per 100; $8.60 per 1000. NEW STOCK Sample of 10 lbs , 100 IDs., $7.00. M O* ■ -^ Good long ones, 9 to Uane oiaKes st'ssoop?'™" $1.00 per 600. In hales, 100 lbs., $2.00. Sphagnum Moss Narcissus Yon Sion Double, selected, $1.60 per 100; $13.00 per 100 J Mammoth, double nose, $2 25 per lOO; $20.00 per 1000. WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, 201 Fulton Street NEW YORK Meption The Florists' Exchange when writing. 118. No. I haven't 130 acres. I don't want them. It is lite the tf mpcrance man who drauk too much water and got drowned. Dahlias, to hloom, are not grown by the acre: are grown by Pacotto. Viirnorln. Chreti«n, Rivolre. Bruant, Keynes. Hobble. Boucharlat, and many others in small pots, from cuttiDRs: not divided roota as they do in Atco. Dahlias, ench as I have exhibited at the New York FlorlHte' Cliib, and Madison Square Garden, are not for sale in this country. Send roe your order as soon as possible; I have a few orders, but I want more, I want to get the roots before cold weather sets in. Mr. Boucharlat wrote to me that with one plant in February he made 450 with President VIger, July 1, 1S02. It is no use to keep your trash and have nothing. Pansy, Daisy, Cyrlanieii, CluerMria ; L,ettuce,Kadi8h, for forcine. Send your order for Asters, etc., and you will not regret It. 20 prizes at New York. Silver Medal at St. Louis. BEAULIEU Woodhaven, N.Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. ALli THB5 •WOtH^O IS INTBRKSTBD IN IMC ES X«. X O WE ARK SPECIALLY IIMTERESXED IN OUADIOUUS "AMERICA" YOU OUGHT TO BE. Write us for full particulars JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, - - - Floral Park, N. Y. llentlOD The FlorlBtv' Bxcbance when writing. Lasi Olfei-Heeil Hoom BERMtD/i LILIIJM_LONGIFLORtl^ Only a few left, 5-7, 400 in a case, $35.00 per 1000; 7-9, 200 in a case $50.00 per 1000. LILIt^ CANDIDLY 8 in. and over, $40.00 per 1000; $5.00 per 100. CALLA ETI1I0PICA With fine centre growth, mammoth, $9.00 per 100; large numbers, IG.OO per 100. FREE8IA REFRACTA ALBA Large size, $7.50 per' 1000. Lowest Prices on all Bulbs, Plants, Roots, Etc., Cheerfully Given r, W. O. 8CI1MITZ, PrIncTBaq!' N. Y. Motion !%• FlorUtt' Bxchftor* when wrltUs. PURE CULTURE MUSHROOM SPAWN Per 10 lbs., $1.20; per 100 lbs., $10.00. Prompt stalpments in any quantities. Stumpp & Walter Co., 50 Barclay St. New York Mpntlnn Tho Fl-irlsts' Exchange when writing. sPi^^J OF GLADIOLI of the Highest Quality. AU colors and combinations of shades Imaginable. One Hundred Acres from which to select. Write for prices. ARTHUR COWEE. Gladiolus Specialist, Meadowvaie Farm, Berlin, New York Uentloo the FloriBt*' Bxchaofce when writing. IILL SORTS OF BULBS But Only the Best Quality NARCISSIT8, Paper White Grandlflora, per 1000, $8.50. CAI.L.AS, Whtti*, mammoth, extra sound, per 100, SIO.OO. F*«EE8I AS, Pure white, the best stock on sale to-day, extra finestocfc, per luoo, $9.00. 'WHITE ROMANS, 12-15 ctms.. per 1000, $22.00. SHE»^I* MAMt'ItF', the genuine article. rre<5hly i>ulverlzed, thoroughly sterilized, per ti'U, $20.00. Write for figures on all or any of yourrpqulre- ments. also for our Aster pamphlet. We are headquai ters for the choicest Aster Seed. James Vick's Sons Rochester, N. Y. OOALITYI^ll SEND FOR OATAI'OOUE. - ARTHUR TBODDINQTON 34* Want 14th St., New York. PlnrlBtB' RTohnnv^ whon »rr1Hnir Seed PANSIES Plants THE JENNINGS STRAIN of finest selected Pansles now ready. Large* floweilug. In great variety of finest colors. Good strong plants, $4.00 per 1000; 2 00 for $7.00. These are first- class In every respect. Finest Mixed Seed. $1.00 per pbge. of 3)00 seeds; $5.00 per oz. Pansies, In bud and bloom first of October, $6.00 per 1000 ; $3.00 per 6L0. Cash with order. E, B. JENNINGS, ^"lH^"^ Southport, Conn. Grower of the Finest Pansiea. Ueptlon The FlorlatJ' Eichange when wrltlpg. ALL IHE HOLLAND BULBS LILIUM HARRISII LILIUM LONGIFLORUM ROMAN HYACINTHS PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS, &c. Wholesale Price List Now Beady. CYCAS REVOLUTA, »8.oo per loo ibs J. M. THORBURN ft CO. 30 Cortlandt St. New York Mention The rlorUts' Bzehum when wrltlni. FREESIAS 100 loro American Grown, 5s-J^ inch $0.60 $4.60 French Wrown, Giant Bulbs 1.25 11.00 All other Bulbs on hand now; ask for quotation. HENRY PHILIPPS SEED CO, TOLEDO, OHIO. Mpntlnn The Fl'iflsta' E^ohnnge whpti writing. Paper wmteiiiaiiiiora CRENCH GROWN, 13 ctm.. in cases ^ of about 1,300 bulbs. Sg.soperiooo; $9.25 in orders of 5,000 or over. HUBERT & CO. N. Le Page, Rep. Mt. Vernon, N.Y. Th» FlorlHf. A. MITTINQ 17=23 Kennan Street SANTA CRLZ, CAL. MpntloD the Flnrlsti* ExchBDre when writing. BULBS for F0RGIN6 Ltlinm Harrinil, Lilium T..ong:iflornm» White Roman Hyacinths, Paper White 'SaTcisBxis. Orders booked now tor early delivery. WLtBtK U UUnlf and AierctiHuts 114 Chambers Street. tiKW VOBK Mfnfton Thp Flnrlfitp' Kxfhnngp when wrltlne. are unsurpassed in growth and flowers, a very fine mixture, 100 seeds, GOc; 1000 eeeds, $5.00. 0. V. ZANGEN, Seedsman Hoboken, N. J. H.-ntlnn thp Florists' Exchange ffhen writing. Get the Best MUSflROOM SPAWN. New iiuportHtion of choice spAWn whicli was mado espPcijUy for u-, by the moat t xpenenced and reliable nianiifactur- er in Enj^land, and can bo relied upon. PRICES Perinoiba $6,00 PerlOiiOlba 56(0 250 lbs. and over at the lOUulb. rate. Dreer*#* Specla: circular Krte, Mushroom HENRY A. DREER, "* "'"'""' '*"" Mention The riorUts' Philadelphia, Pa. Bzcbinca when wrltlnf. September 30, 190S The Florists' Bxchange 393 He?brols PEONIES SPLENDID ROOTS, WITH 3 TO 5 EYES. Perdoz. PerlOo Double Red $l.2S fS.OO Double Mixed, * 11 colore 1.00 6.00 Officinalis Rubra, crimson 1.00 8.C0 CHINHS^ SACRKO l^ICIRfl. Per doz.. 80c.: per basket, SO bulbs, $1.26; per mat, 120 bulbs. $4.50. Perdoz. Per 100 ; $10.00 I 8.00 8.00 Double While $1.60 Double Pi uk 1,25 Double Dark Red 1.25 MARCI88TT8— For KorclnjtT* Paper Whit« Grandiflora, 13 100 1000 to 15 centimeters $1.00 $9.00 Girtnt Priiiceps, splendid bulbs . .80 7.00 Truuipet Major, Single Vou 8ion. . 1.00 9.00 KRBBSIAS-Krencb-Gro-wn. S.leeted, large bulbs $0.90 $7.50 Mammoth 1.40 12. CO -WHITE ROMAN HVACINTHS. 12 to 15 centimeters, fine bulbs, per 100, $2.40; per 1000, $22.00. Complete Bulb Catalogue mailed on request. JOHNSON & STOKES, 217-219 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa Uentlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. JAPAN LONQIFLORUM Crop is very short youTKaBterLilies with B6SI BGrillUdi HirnSli We offer as long as nnsold : Doz. lOO 1000 6x7 $0.60 $3.26 $30.00 8l7 60 4.26 40.00 '«» 1.00 7.00 66.00 9lll 2.00 16.00 5 per cent. Disconnt for Cash on Harrisii only. NARCISSUS Paper White, TRUE graudl- 12 100 1000 dura, 13 elm. np $0.20 $1.00 $8 00 MAMMOTH Paper White graDdiflora. 15ctm 26 1.25 11. CO French Trampet Major, for Chrifttiuas forcing: 26 1.25 10.00 CALLA ETHIOPICA Clean, sound bulbs. We have bandied this stock 20 years. You can rely on it. 12 lOO 1000 4x6iuchcirc $0.75 $».50 $60.00 6x71nchcirc 2.00 7.00 66.00 FERNS FROM FLATS Florists' best assortment for fern dishes ready for a in. pots, strong, clean. H>0.$1.60; loOO, $12.00, Including delivery. Ferns, from 2J-i in., f.o.b. 100, $3.00; 1000, $26.00. AsparaeuB Plumosus Vanus seedlings, deliv- ered. 100. $1 25; lOOO. $10.00. .AnparaguH Plumosus Nanns, from 2in. pots, f.O.b. 100. $3 00; 1000. $i6.00. LILIUM CANDIDUM Mammoth, per 12. 75c.; 100, $.5.00; 1000, $15 OP. Roman Hyacinths, Dutch Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissus SEPID FOR OCK. FAl^l, LIST H. H. BERCER & GO., 47 BarclaySt., New York MfTillftn ThP Fl'TtMf |?xrhfintrf> wh^n warf. Prize varieties mixed 60 PANSY SUPERB MIXED >< oz. 60 cts., ^ oz. $1.15, oz. $4.60. Choice Large Flowering Mixed, oz. $1.26. NA/. C. BECKERT Alleshenyp Pa. Xfpotlon Thp riorlstB* Excfaanffe when wrltlnir. PRIMROSES IMPROVED CHINESE r,'.rjer%rMix'e'ii: CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM 2,.an..w.ooperioo. GIANT PANSIES fsTle^fo".''' ^°'' "'*"" XXX SEEDS tHIKESE PBIHIIISE fSRHrk'SSS niNFRARIA I'^lnest large flowering dwarf, uinLimniH mixed, looo seeds, 5Cc. rVni AMFH Qlganteum. Best Giants, mixed, u I ULnmtn 200 seeds, $1 00; K pkt.. 5uc. DAMav GIANT. The finest large- ■ ^^"^ ■ flowering varieties, critically selected, 6000 seeds, $1.00; halt pkt., 60c. ^i- 500 seeds of "Giant Mm.e. Perrett" added to every $1.00 pkt. of Giant Pansy Seed. CASH. Extra count of seeds in all packets. JOHN F. RDPP, Shirenanstown, Pa. The Home of Primroses Mention The Florists' Bzcbange when writing. SPECIAL OFFER OF Amaryllis Hybrids Sound healthy bulbs. 1 In. diam.. $3.50; 2 in. dlam., $6.00; 3 In. diam., $10.00 per 100. #»■ I VI A Miniature Hybrids, grand plants, ^■-> ▼ ■>* 2 ft. high, 15 leaves. 7fic. each; $9.00 per doz. Smaller, $3.00 and $i.00 per doz. Cash. Carriage paid on orders over $25.00. Write for special offer on Alatroemerias and Tritomas. Address: Manager. Diuvres Vineries, Guernsey, (C. I.) England. Mention The FlorlBta" Exchange when writing. 20,000 SHASTA DAISIES Alaska, California and Westralla, for Fall, liwe and Spring, 19tB. delivery, $1.00 per doz. ; $7.oo per 100. Elxtra select seed, from largest and fullest flowers only, of above. 1000 seeds. $2.00; oz., $7.00; ready September. Improved Mhaeti Daisy "Shasta," $2.60 per 100. All Daisy plants are strong, field divl5)lona. well-rooted. Select Shasta seed, 2Sc. for 1500: $3.60 per oz. Bnrbank's Hybrid Delphinium, ranges from lightest to darkest blue, shading to primrose, with white and dark centers. Flowers from 1 In, to IH in. across. Trade pkt., 26c.; oz., $1.60. Cash, please. Fred Grohe, McDonald Ave., Santa Rosa, Cal. Mention the Plurlsts' EichanRe when writing. BURPEE'S SEEDS PHILADELPHIA Blue List of Wholesale Prices mailed only to those who plant for profit. Ueotlon The Florists* ExchaoKe when wrltlDg. Catalog Engravings and ILLUSTRATIONS tb.t print EASILY. Ttiat's the kind w. mike — h.ve been since '73. JAS. III. DRIANT, Engravi'ngVnu'Prlntlng 70« Chestnut Street. PHILADELPHIA. PA. Mention The Florists' Bxchaoge when writing. $50,000 Worth of Nursery Stock We have at Fecksklll the above amount in very choice trees, consiBtiiig of 10,000 SUGAR and NORWAY MAPLES, perfectly straight; SPECIMEN TREES, from ly, to 3 Inches in diameter; HEMLOCKS, NORWAY SPRUCES, PINES, ARBOR VIT/ES, etc. All of the above have been several times transplanted and each one is a specimen. For further particulars, address THE ELIZABETH NURSERY CO.. Elizabeth, N. J. Mpntlon The Florleta' Exchange wbep writing. jMICHELL'SaCYCLAMEN f f f New Crop Seed f t f f } f 1 HENRY F. MICHELL CO., /s^'eJ^rS::!;!. lOls Market st:, Pliiiadelplila, Pa. 1 Ueptloo the riorlate' Exci^aoge when wrUing. A splendid strain of Cyclamen GiCTnteum. srown by a European epeciallBt. and has never failed to produce perfect plants with giant size flowera. 100 lOOO I 100 1000 Beads Seeds I Seeds Seeds Qlgranteam Albnm. Wliite $0.76 $8,10 Gigrantenm. Mixed tOtiO $5.00 •' Koseum. Pink 75 8.0J I Paplllo ( Batlerfly). Mixed 1.60 " Kiibrain. Red 76 e.OO Trade " White with Ked pit. Oz. Eye 75 6 00 I Persicam. Cboice mixed $o.30 $2.00 Let us quote you on your BULB WANTS. Stocks of Hyacintbs. Tulips. Narcissus, etc., bave arrived. We are beadquarters and can make you close figures. Write us. ufuunXII BAyeV Sweet scented Amerl- nilllllllUin rNHSI can grown, tlie flnest florists' strain In the world ; shadings and mark- ings in all colors, flowers from 3-4 Inch in diam- eter, loz. ,14.00; V4 0z..$1.25; trade pkt., 25c. Shellroad Greenhouses. Grange P. 0 , Balto, Md. Uentinn Th. riftrl.t." WTchitng» w riflne AMERICAN SBBD TRADE ASSOCIATION W. H. Grenell. Plerrepont Manor. N. T.. president; L. L. May. St Paul. Minn., first vice-president; G. B. McVay, Birmingham, Ala., second vice-president; C. E. Kendel. Cleve- land, O.. secretary and treasurer. David Pringle Laird, senior partner of the firm of R. B. Laird & Sons, seedsmen, florists and nurserymen, Ed- inburgh, Scotland, was accidentally drowned in Loch Awe. Saturday, Sep- tember 9. He was 52 years of age. The firm, of which he wa.s the head, is one of the oldest established beyond the Tweed. OMAHA. NEB.— The Nebraska Seed Company is building a new addition to its warehouse at 120S-10 Jones street. The addition is of brick. 66 x 72 feet, three stories, and will cost S16,000. NEW YORK.— Eugene Schaettel. rep- re.senting Messrs. Vilmoi'in-Andrieux & Co.. Paris, France, after an absence of five years, will arrive in New York on S. S. La Lorraine, about September 30. His address while in this country will be care of Aug. Rhotert, 26 Barclay street. New York City. LOUISVILLE, KY.— The Tinsley Seed Company has filed articles of in- corporation, with a capital stock of $5,000, divided into shares of $100 each. The limit of debt is fixed at $25,000. In- corporators and their respective hold- ings are as follows: James G. Tinsley, Richmond, 25 shares; G. T. Tinsley, Nashville. 12^4 shares; E. C. Foltz, Lou- isville, 12^4 shares. European Notes. The Autumn is the season of sur- prises to the seed grower, and the pres- ent is no exception to the rule. Gener- ally speaking, these surprises are in the nature of shortages, some of which we can bear with equanimity while others put us to very serious incon- venience. The case of spinach has already been cited; one of the largest Dutch growers reporting "an extraordinarily sparing crop." The same firm reports the major part of the peas in Holland as badly eaten by maggot; but the dwarf varieties, such as William Hurst and the Wonder varieties are so abundant, that the shrinkage in picking will not to any appreciable extent, affect the price. The serious shortages not previously referred to are corn salad, salsify and scorzonera. The crop of the former is almost nil, and as this is the third year in succession the price will be very high. It is a quite remarkable feature of the seed trade, that no matter how short the crops may be, stocks are al- ways to be obtained as soon as prices begin to rise. The explanation is, of course, that sales in years of plenty have not been equal to the supply, and there is a heavy surplus to unload. Another factor is, that anxiety to con- trol the trade in a certain article leads firms who are able to take the risk, to sow a much larger average than the usual demand necessitates; and, while the average crop per acre may be very moderate, the excessive acreage pre- vents a famine. This is not confined to any one country; for, taking sweet peas as an example, both California and Germany furnish very apt confir- mation. Fortunately for growers in the latter country, the shortage in California will furnish them the out- let they, need. Another equally pertinent illustration is to be found in cabbage; while the phenomenally low price at which pansy seed was offered during the Summer by a well known firm tells the same tale. Whatever surplus of sweet peas may -be offered, no one can "bear" the market with nasturtium, of which more gloomy reports reach us every day. Dull, cool weather prevails all along the line. A bright hot spell would help to ripen things up, but it does not come. EUROPEAN SEEDS. SOUTH OP FRANCE SEED CROPS. — Messrs. Hasslach and Roumanille, Saint-Remy-de-Provence. France, re- port as follows; Artichoke, asparagus, condition fair. Beet and mangold, part- ly destroyed by cold, now attacked by insects; poor crops. Cauliflower, broc- coli, mammoth, purple and white are in a fair state and will ripen soon. Cab- bage and Savoy have suffered much and are now attacked by insects; in every case the crop will be insignifi- cant. Carrots have suffered by cold and continuous rain in May; crop not very important; caterpillars are attack- ing the umbels, thus spoiling the great- er part of the crop; we cannot yet give any idea as to the probable crop. Cel- ery, celeriac. nearly an entire failure. Chicory, endive, Batavian, are secured, and will give a satisfactory crop. Cu- cumber, large areas are in growth, more than last Spring season: a very satisfactory business was done, and all stock sold out in the town of Saint- Remy; crop very small. Kohl rabi, fully fifty per cent, destroyed. Leek, plantations are of little importance; prices will be high. Lettuces, large areas planted, promise well both in quality and quantities. Onion, red and white sorts, rather good; yellow sorts less abundant; prices probably high. 394 The Florists' Exchange DWKRF BOX 3 to 5 In., $25.00 per 1000; 2 to 4 Inches, $20.00 per 1000. /-» • ■-» .„^_..»._..~.»_ — In fine assortment. Call and Specimen Evergreens see them. HIRAM T.JONES, union County Nursurles ELIZABETH, N.J. Uentlon tta» FlorUtt" Bxchange whep writing. «k I I • B^ ^ ^W%^ B^O EVERGREENS, SHRCBS and ROSES; in tact S^H AllE I fCEESk everything in tile line of HARDY ORNA- **• ■r»»^^ ■ ■».»""'«^ MENTALS required by the trade. HARDY HERBACBOnS PERENNIALS for SEPTEMBER PLANTING. Write for prices and trade-liBt§. BAY SXATB NURSERIES, NORTH ABIKGTON, MASS. Uentlan Tfaf> Florists* Exchnntr<> wbi'n writing. Pumpkin, vegetable marrow, blooming too late, will render no fruits. Rad- ishes, small areas planted, and suffered by cold; crop presumed insignificant. Spinach, average crop. Tomato, rather good prices, higher than usual. In flower seeds, harvest benefited by warm days at the end of June of: Bel- lis perenuis, Centaurea candidissima. Cineraria maritima, Centaurea gymno- carpa, myosotis, sweet William single. Viola tricolor maxima. Further good prospects of the following; Aster, bal- sam, cacalia, cypress vine, datura, di- anthus, gaillardia, helianthus, holly- hock, humulus, ipomoea, linum, mari- gold, nicotiana. perilla, petunia, phlox, portulacca, salpiglossis, sweet peas, verbena, zinnia. Novelties for 1906: Early May Queen lettuce, Lafayette's Giant monstrous red onion. HOLLAND BULB CROPS.— At the end of the season we see what we have not seen for years, the warehouses empty, and bulbs sold out. In general the prices were higher than in former years because there was a short crop. Everyone here knew before the bulbs were lifted that there would be a shortage of first size hyacinths, tulips and crocus, and it was very well known that Europe and America had bought more than in former years. Tire demand for bulbs was consider- ably larger, and the stock of bulbs was smaller, therefore the prices ran up. The growers asked for top-size hyacinths the prices they liked; good miniature hyacinths, especially white and pink ones, were hardly to be bought. Single early tulip La Reine ran up to $5, Due van Thol, scarlet, to $7.60; double tulips Rosine to $11, Im- perator rubrorum to $16 per 1,000, and so on; Rex rubrorum and Thomas Moore were not to be had. Stock of really good crocus, up to the standard, could not be found this year; particu- larly blue and yellow were too small for good first size and, what we had not seen for several years, they were very dear. Narcissus were sufficient in number and size and the prices were about the same as those of last year. Many orders for bulbs are only part- ly filled, and several firms will be dis- appointed, having received only the half of the bulbs they ordered last Spring. J. B. Choice California Privet puof=? prompt Bbipment. 4 to 5 ft., (4.00 per 100: 3 to 4 ft.. $3.00 per luO; 2 to 3 ft., $2.00 per 100. Oash with order. ATLANTIC COAST NURSERIES. Asbury Park, N.J. Mention Thf> Flnrlsts' Bxchiinpe when wrttlofr. Gaiifomia Privet 2 years old, from 8 ft. up, per 100, $3.00: per 1000 $25 00. These plants are much better than what you get far away. A. MIZCIER Foot of Penna. Ave. BROOKLYN, N. Y. Mention the Florists' Eicbapge when writing. CALIFORNIA PRIVET For Fall Delivery I will have a full stock of well-Krown plants, two years old. Also strong three-year plants, transplanted, stocky and well furnished. Orders can be placed now to an advantage. CHAS. BLACK, Hightstown, N. J. MptitloB tbm Florliti Biebana when wrltlnir PEONIES Wholesale and retail catalogues ready for distri- bution. Sent free on application. All stock guaranteed true to name. Send your orders In early to be assured of a good oolleotlou for Fall planting. PETERSON NURSERY 506 W.Peterson Ave. CHICAGO. ILL MentJon The norlntn* Eichange when writing. PEONIES Divisions to average more than 3 eyes, $10.00 per 100. SEND FOR LIST. EDWARD SWAYNE, Wast ChisUr, Pa. Mfntinn Th* norlsts' Bxcbange whgp writing. PEONIES 100 1000 Qaeen YlctOTia (Whltleyl) »9 00 tgO.OO Festlva Maxima 30.00 260.00 Fragrrane (the bloom producer) 6.00 50.00 Fur 10.000 rates and other varieties, write to GILBERT H. WILD, Sarcoxie, Mo. MfnTInn the Florlati* Bxebang^ whvn writing. k^^^^^^ V%%%>%^^^^^^/%^^%'%^^^%^^%/%'%^^^1 i HEMLOCK SPRUCE From One to Five Feet High. Broad, bushy trees, filled with branches from top to bottom, and an abundance of fibrous roots that Insure safe transplanting. The larger sizes can be shipped with ball. If desired. Sheared HemlockB for specimen planting; others for hedges and evergreen borders. EVERGREENS IN THE GREATEST VARIETY at wholesale prices to those who buy for commercial purposes. Trade List Free. The WM. H. MOON GO. MAKEFIELD AVE. MORRISVILLE, PA. UentloD tba ilorUta' Bxebangc whta wrltlnc. MeDtloD The Florists' Eichange wben writing. i i t i i i Headquarters For FIELD-CROWN ROSES Clematis, Peonies, Fruit Trees, Small Fruits, etc. WKITE FOB PRICES. W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, GENEVA, N. Y. Mention The Florists' Bicbange when writing^ __^^ SPECIAL LOW OFFER Will move, this Spring, a block of fine stocky trees, twice trans- planted; in good roots, stems, evliper and tops, they will please critic il buyers Low rates for prompt orders. Size 6 to 7, 7 to 8, 8 to 9, 9 to 10, and 10 to 12 feet. Ask our price and save money. I ANDORRA NURSERIES. WM. WARNER HARPER Proprietor Chestnut Hill, Phila. UpntioD The Fliirlstn Exrhaiiffe wbeu wrltlne. CATALOGUES RECEIVED. C. S. HARRISON, York, Neb. — Price List of Peonies and Perennials. A. PERRY, Winclimore Hill. London, Eng. — Catalogue of Bulbs and Tubers. C. W M'KELLAR, Chicago, 111.— Cata- logue of Bulbs. Seeds. Florists' Supplies — a comprehensi^'e list. BARBER'S SEED STORE. Birming- ham, Ala. — Catalogue of Bulbs for Fall Planting. Illustrated. HENRY A. DREER, Philadelphia. — Autumn Catalogue of Bulbs, Seeds. Plants, etc. Illustrated. W. B. MARSHAI>L & CO., New York. — Select List of Bulbs, Plants, Trees and Shrubs for Fall Planting. SOUTHERN NURSERY COMPANY, Winchester, Tenn. — Wholesale Price List of Fruit Trees, Roses, etc. BENJAMIN HAMMOND. Fishkill-on- Hudson. N. Y. — Catalogue of Paints. Put- ty, Oils, etc., for all purposes. LIVINGSTON SEED COMPANY. Co- lumbus. O. — Fall Catalogue of Bulbs. Plants. Seeds, etc. Illustrated. R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., Boston, Mass. — Catalogue of Bulbs, Plants, Seeds, Supplies, beautifull.v illustrated with nu- merous half-tone engravings. THOM.\S MEEHAN & SONS, INC., Germantown. Pa. — Catalogue of Trees. Shrubs, Hardy Perennials, Peonies (this firm has secured all Terry's), Roses, Evergreens, etc. An interesting and val- uable catalogue. Illustrated.* ELLWANGER & BARRY. Rochester, N. Y. — Catalogue of Novelties and Spe- cialties for Fall Planting, including new and rare varieties of Ornamental Trees, Shrubs. Peonies, Roses, etc.; also Price List Hardy Phloxes. PEONIES FESTIVA MAXIMA, largest and bestof all; white. 3-5 eyes. 16.00 per doz. ; $36.00 per 100, 7.10 eyes, $7 00 per doz. ; Isn.oO per 100. RICHARDSON'S RCBRA 81IPBRBA, brightest red ; best keeper, producer and pro- llflc. 3-6 eyes, $3.00 per doz. ; »20 00 per 100. 7-10 eyes. ft. 00 per doz. ; 150.00 per 100. FRANCES ORTEGAL, very deep rich crlm- s n, large and extremely prolific. 3-5 eyes, $a.00 per doz.; $12.50 per 100. 7-10 eyes, $3 00 per doz. : $20.00 per 100. Good Varieties, mixed colors, not truly named, $1.60 per doz. ; $8.00 per 100. CHICAGO CARNATION CO. JOLICT, ILL. Mention The FlorlHta' Eiphange wben writing. GOLD MEDAL PEONIES Our collection of Peonies was awarded the ONLY GOLD MKDAL at the St. Louis World's Fair last season. We have 12a named varieties, and offer as follows; Pink and Rose, named varieties, »8.00 per 100. White and Purple, named varieties. $12.00 per 100. Yellow, named varieties, $15.00 per 100. We also have 36 named kinds of Dwarf Large Floweiing PHLOX, $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. Baby Rambler ROSES, strong, field-grown plants, $25 00 per 100. Please send for price list. i JOHN CHARLTON & SONS, Rochester, N.Y. RED BANK NURSERIES'^'RE^^D^S^N^Nr" LARGEST AND FINEST STOCK IN THE STATE All sizes from 1 to 5 feet. Write for prices and save money Send for list of other stock. California Privet UentloD The Florists' Ezohanfre wben wrltlnir. 30,000 Viburoum plicatum in all sizes up to 4 feet An unusually fine assortment of all other good shrubs and ornamental trees can be found here. Write for prices or come and see our stoclt. 600 acres. Established 1853. HOOPES, BRO. & THOMAS, Maple Avenue Nurseries, West Chester, Penna. Uentloo thp KlurlistB' Bxcbanxe wben wrttlDK. $00,000 CALirORNIA PRIVET Branches Per 100 1000 3 years, 18 to 24 Ins 6 to 8 $1.60 tl2.0D 3 " 2to2>itt 6tol0 2.00 18.00 3 " 2ij'to3ft 6tol0 2.50 22.00 4 " very heavy 6.00 62.00 Branches Per 100 lOOO 2 years, 18 to 24 Ins ... . 3 to 6 »1.26 $10.00 2 " 2to2,'.i'[t 6 to 8 1.76 16.00 2 " 2>jto3It 6 to 8 2.00 18.00 2 •' 3 to 3'.' It 6 to 8 3.00 22.60 All the above have been cut back 1 to 3 times and transplanted, are bushy and fine. 700,000 ASPARAGUS ROOTS I STRAWBERRY LAYER PLANTS Per luu 1000 Palmetto, 2 yrs., very strong $0.40 $3.00 Palmetto, 1 yr., strong .. .30 2.60 Barr's Mammoth, 1 yr., strong 30 2.60 Conover's Colossal, strong 30 2.50 nonald's Klmira, strong 30 2 60 Columbian White, strong 40 2.76 Per 100 1. 00 Gandy. Bobach and New Home. $0.40 $3.00 Glen Mary, Clyde and Michel'^ Early Fairfield, Haverland and Excel- sior Brandywlne and Tenn. Prolific. .30 2.60 .30 .30 2.60 9.60 These prices are subject to change without notice. RIVER VIEW NURSERIES. J h.o haban, LITTLE SILVER, N.J, Mention The Florists" Exchange when wrltloff. September 30, 1906 The Florists' Hxchange 395 NURSERY DEPARTMENT. Conducted by Joseph Meehan. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. E. Albertson, Bridgeport, Ind., president; Orlando Harrison. Berlin, Md.. vice-president; George C. Seager, Rochester, N. T., secretary; C. L. Tates, Rochester, N. Y., trea- .:rer. PAINESVILLE. O.— The Storrs & Harrison Com- pany, says the Republican, are just in receipt of a certificate of nursery inspection by the State of Ohio, A. F. Burgess, chief of inspector's bureau, showing the nursery to be free of San Jose scale and other injurious insects, etc. A gang of four men spent a week to obtain the foregoing. LOS ANGELES, CAL.— The Chase Nursery Com- pany has secured from E. L. Hazard five acres, partly set in citrus fruits, with a substantial ten-room frame dwelling on Lemon street. Corona; also twenty acres on the opposite side of the streeet in productive orange and lemon trees, twelve years old. Price stated, $25,000. The ranch is well supplied with wells, and has a good pumping plant and reservoirs. of the pruned evergreens, and it is the Retlnlspora obtusa, A word or two about the pruning of such evergreens as these will not be amiss. In the case of those shown in the photograph the pruning does not seem over- done, because there is a season's growth on them, made since their last pruning. We think if even let grow on for another year without further pruning it vvtiuld be to the advantage of the whole as a picture. Tliere are many cases where pruning is too severe; and, in fact, natural growth is often far better than that effected by the aid of the pruning knife. In the case of those before us, we think the whole effect is good; but closely clipped evergreens do not com- mand admiration in all situations. This \'iew is of a boundary of an estate, and is be- tween the owner's and a neighbor's property, viewed from the side of the dwelling house. It is at Chestnut Hill. Philadelphia, and is. we believe, some of the eai-lier landscape gardening work of the late Charles H. Miller. JOSEPH MEEHAN. Increasing Lilacs. Since it has become well known how rapidly lilacs can be increased by budding them on the privet, the many new and valuable varieties are to be had in greater numbers than they were. There is the old plan of propagation— that of root cuttings — but Beach Plums. Something for a sandy soil is what a nurseryman is often asked for. Let him not forget the beach plum on such occasions. It is a native of our sea i:oast, and not only will it thrive In sand, but close to the sea as well. It may be seen In many of the enclosed gardens along the coast, where It has been undisturbed in its wild state, and wherever seen it is thriving. It is a gocjd shrub to place on the list of tho.«e to be included in seashore plantings. This plum fruits abundantly, and the "natives" along the shore not only use many of the fruits them- selves, but they sell a great many to customers In nearby cities, where the plums are used for pre- serving. To propagate them one has but to secure the stones, and as soon as ripe, wash them free of pulp and place them in damp soil, either sowing them in October, before the ground freezes, or keeping them in the damp soil, in a cool place, until Spring, sowing them then as early as possible. Kept moist, and sown in this way, practically every stone will grow, and often the seedlings are strong enough to make nice selling plants the first season. Fnilt Seeds for Stocks. This is the time to be looking out to secure and preserve in good condition for growing a supply of truit seeds for the raising of seedling stocks. Cher- ries, plums, peaches, pears and the like are apt to Grouping of Trees. A Boundary Line Between Two Estates Grouping of Trees. The grouping of trees which our illustration repre- sents, presents a pleasing picture, we think. There is a very appropriate setting of the trees. The large ones in the background form a protection to the smaller ones in front, and give to tiie evergreens a position suggestive of repose and contentment. There has been work for the pruning knife on the subjects in the front row; and, on the whole, its use has not been misapplied, as is sometimes the case. The background is made up of various deciduous trees, and it contains a large Norway spruce near the center. Of those in the front which we wish to mention, the one on the extreme right is an English beech. It is an excellent subject for lawns, whether permitted to grow as it will or where pruned, as this one has been. The bright green of the leaves is al- ways pleasing: and then its habit of holding its foliage all Winter, even though dead, is an advantage where it is desirable to have a tree for shelter purposes. In this respect it is better than our native beech. Next to the beech is our native hemlock, and Is there In the whole list of evergreens, native or for- eign, a more beautiful and useful one than it? Next to this, and in front of an unpruned hemlock, is a bush of the Hydrangea panlculata grandiflora, which when In flower must be admirably set off by the dark green of the trees around It. Following this Is an- other pruned hemlock; and then we come to the last it Is a slow one. In budding, the California privet is the one mostly used as a stock, though any privet will answer. This is the season to do the work, and it can be carried on as long as the .sap runs, per- mitting of the insertion of the buds. The Califor- nia privet grows until late in Autumn, permitting of the budding until quite late, and it is not too late at any time that it can be done. There is the same objection made to using the privet as a stock that is made to the use of many other stocks, viz., that suckers may spring from the stock. In a strict sense the privet does not sucker. Shoots may spring from the stock below the bud, but it so they are so easily recognized as not being a lilac that it is one's own fault if they are permitted to grow. And, then, it is so easy to prevent any shoot growing by cutting out the eyes on the stock below the bud, that there is really no objection what- ever to the use of the privet, but much in its favor, as giving a great number of plants in a short time. The Hungarian lilacs, as Josikae and Emodi are called, can hardly be increased In any other way than by budding, as they do not sprout from stolons as do the common ones, and seeds of them are not to be had In large quantities. Another advantage in budded stock is that it Is slightly dwarfed by the process, hence, as In all simi- lar cases, it causes flowering at an early stage. As already, said, this is a good time to bud. be in great demand next Fall, as the outlook for trade is very bright, and to have a good supply of stocks this is the time to move to get good seed. The most successful raisers of stocks are those who pay close attention to the procuring of their seeds early. It is then in their power to keep the seed in good growing condition. Dealers in seeds are not always able to properly store seeds for a long period after gathering them. They may not have the facilities for keeping them moist, and kept moist tiiey must be if they are to grow when sown. The way, and the right one, to keep seeds in good condition is to store them in some place where they can be either mixed with moist sand or else where the air itself is moist. It is not particular how the moisture reaches the seeds, wheth- er by contact with moist sand or by air alone, but the surest way is to mix the seeds with damp sand or soil. Hard, thick-shelled seeds, such as those of the peach, retain vitality for a much longer time than those with thin shells, even when without moisture. But to have them grow next Spring they, and all other fruit seeds, must be kept moist from the start. Cherry stones quickly lose vitality when neglected and become dried. In fact, a few weeks of absolute dry- ing out will destroy them. All seeds suffer in time, cherries perhaps most of all. Get in a supply at once and keep them moist until sown In Fall or In Spring. JOSEPH MEEHAN. 396 The Plorists' Exchange The Propagation of Phloxes. Editor Florists' Exchange: I once saved a lot of phlox seeds and placed them in an empty room upstairs. In the stillness of the night, I heard a sound like the popping of corn. Go- ing up to see the cause, there came another pop, so vigorous that the projected seed bounded back from the wall. Then I understood Nature's plan of extending the area of these flowers. The seeds should be picked just as the pods are turning brown. If left a day or so too long, they will be gone, having shot out some- where to find a resting place where they can hide and lie in the slush and snow of Winter, and come up in the Spring. An old florist of 30 years' experience said he never could raise phloxes from seed. He had spent a good deal of money and bought of different firms, but never got a plant. "When did you sow them?" "In the Spring, of course." There was the trouble. The seeds must be sown in the Fall. They delight in the wet and cold, the frost and snow, and with such a preparation they are ready to come up the first thing in the Spring. They are very hardy; tiny plants will be frozen solid and then thaw out again and be all right. I usually gather the seed in season and sow in a pen, say 4x12, covering with lath, and they are sure to come. When the plants appear, take' off the screen, for they delight in the sun. Or you can sow in a well prepared bed and cover with brush till the plants appear, when the covering can be removed. One thing you must guard against; never allow the ground to dry when the seed is germinating; that is fatal. Sometimes, I sow a bed and put nothing on it till Spring; then, if dry, water thoroughly and cover with burlap; then, if it continues dry, water the burlap perhaps every night. The plants will come up and take care of themselves. Since I made the discovery of improving these plants, which I mentioned in my last notes, the work of propagation has received a new impetus, and all along there is the fascination of discovery. I have several beds of the choicest that money can buy. I may be careful in saving the seeds, but some will escape me. But I want them all. So in the Fall I carefully dig up the plants and set them out in an- other place and then I'ake the ground over carefully, throwing on brush or some other covering, and in the Spring I will have a bed of the choicest plants the world affords. I have had the best success this way of any. Selecting the Parentage. I notice many of the fine imported varieties are not adapted to our Western climate. They are too weak in the stem, and the flowers will sunburn. With me, the Pharon and Crepuscule are by far the best. We want something to endure the heat, the hut winds, the dry weather, and that will have full, com- pact heads, and will also be continuous bloomers. I also like a kind that will be full of seeds after bloom- ing; this is an important item. Miss Lingard is su- premely beautiful in bright, gli.stening, varnished foliage, and the flowers are very fine; but the plant is weak in the stem. The winds AVill blow it dow.i and you must stake up the plant, which is too much trouble. Then Miss I^ingard is, of course, an old maid and doesn't have any children. I have failed to find a single well developed seed among all the plants bearing this name. other Modes of Propagation. Of course, those having greenhouses can develop new varieties readily by rooted cuttings, but I am writing this for the general reader. If you have a strong, well rooted clump, and you want to multiply it rapidly, you can pull down a branch and stake it to the ground. In a few days it will throw up branches, perhaps half a dozen from this one. Now hoe up some earth and cover the prostrate branch; mound up well about the upright stems, and they will throw out roots, and by Fall you will have some good, strong plants. Of course, the ground must be moist and fine, or you cannot succeed. A long sea- son of drought might be disastrous to your efforts. Another Way. Tou should always put phloxes in the richest ground you have and cultivate thoroughly. Then they will throw out masses of very heavy roots. A good clump may have from two to six good stems; pull these apart carefully so as to have plenty of roots go with each stem. Well cultivated plants will increase very rapidly in this way, and I think it is best where you wish to multiply to separate and replant every year. The clumps generally have a fine cleavage, so you can pull them apart readily. Still Another Way. If your plant has strong, vigorous and long roots when you dig, do not run the spade down full length. Have it as sharp as possible; shove the spade under horizontally and cut off the roots about half way down. That will give roots to your plants three to four inches long. They will grow readily with roots at this length. "Then how about those left in the ground?" There will be a mass of them, and these will take time to form heads and throw up great clusters of vigorous plants. I have had a dozen come up from the roots of a single one. When you want to be sure of reproducing the same variety, you can use all these last named methods. If you want something new, then raise from seeds. York, Neb. C. S. HARRISON. Massachusetts Dahlia Farms. The Boston Globe of September 10 contains an ar- ticle on the dahlia farm of John K. Alexander, of East Bridgewater, Mass., who won highest honors for his growing dahlia exhibit, covering an area of 2,728 square feet, at the St. Louis Exposition in 1904. The article in question was contributed to the Bos- ton newspaper by William K. Wood, of West Newton, Mass., who has done and is doing some excellent work in this particular line, which cannot fail of being of great benefit to the trade, in Massachusetts especially. In an interview, Mr. Alexander is reported as say- ing: "Our stock is planted during the month of June, it gen- eraly occupying nearly the whole month. The soil is well fertilized, the plants as they grow are nipped back to keep them low and busy, and they should be hoed often and kept absolutely free from weeds. Insect pests should be kept in subjection, and that, if your stock is healthy to begin with, is about all that is required to insure success. "When we dig the clumps in the Fall they are stowed in the cellar, each sort by itself, bottom side up, until we can get time to cut them up into market sizes, when they are packed in barrels or boxes, in perfectly dry sand, until it is time to ship or plant them in the Spring. They must, of course, be kept free from frost. "The business is increasing rapidly, having materialized to its present large proportions almost entirely within the past 15 years. Daphne Hilmers The little daughter of Florist Hilmers, of Chicago, who has gained the favor of the Royal Family of Ger- many, on account of her musical abilities. Dahlia Shows at San Francisco. Prof. Emory Smith, president of the State Floral Society; H. Plath, proprietor of The "Ferneries," and Chas. Abrahams, a botanist of repute, were the judges of the dahlia show given on the Sth instant by the California State Floral Society. The George Pope gardens at Burlingame, Wm. Kettlewell, chief gar- dener, won most of the premiunis, getting first for the best collection of dahlias, for the best twelve and the best six varieties of decorative, of fancy and of pompon dahlias. The best twelve varieties of cactus dahlias came from the James L. Flood gardens at Menlo, H. Maclean, chief gardener, and the best six varieties of cactus from the Menlo Park gardens of Timothy Hopkins, Melvin Carter, chief gardener. There were over 200 varieties, and merit ribbons went to the other exhibitors, the Crocker Estate, Dr. H. L. Tevis, Charles Fenton, Mrs. J. Leach, Mrs. T. Sachau, Mme. Ellen Coursen-Roeckel and Annie Lue- ders. One of the most popular of the cactus dahlias with the exhibitors was the Kriemhilde, pink and cream blended, of which the best specimens were shown by Charles Fenton. And more than ordinary interest was taken in the marvelous fiame-colored ragged blossoms, as, for in- stance, the J. W. Bagge, from the Pope gardens; the huge pale-pink and cream-colored Octopus, also in the Pope exhibit; the deep crimson staghorn dahlia and the single dahlia Brilliant, of a deep golden hue, with spots and flecks of scarlet. At the dahlia show held last week by the Pacific Coast Horticultural Society, a toothsome board was spread and the members and their families and par- ticular friends had a good time, and although there was a big room full of cactus, pompon, fancy, decora- tive, show and seedling cactus, the cash premiums were all gathered in by two exhibitors, George Pope, of Burlingame. Wm. Kettlewell, gardener, and Sidney Clack, Menlo Park, Melvin Carter, gardener. Car- ter's twelve cactus dahlias, in variety, were liked the best by the judges, and , Kettlewell took the eleven other prizes. AL'VIN. "There are throughout Massachusetts and New England a great many extensive private collections, and the fad, if it may be so called, has spread throughout the country, as we now have calls from about every State in the Union. The business promises to continue and enlarge as long as the quality and variety can be improved and increased. "The tuberous roots are edible, and are used to a con- siderable extent in Mexico, the native habitat of the dahlia. They make good feed for stock. I feed all my damaged or surplus roots to my cow, and it's a Jersey cow, too, with excellent results. I have eaten them, but prefer the taste of them raw to the cooked article." Adjoining Mr. Alexander's farm of ten acres, which contains 100,000 plants, embracing 600 varieties, is the farm of Walter P. Lothrop. also a large grower. Among other things, Mr. Lothrop said: "The dahlia has been so successfully worked upon by the hybridist that the form, as welt as the color, has been greatly varied, until there are now a number of recognized classes or sub-divisions to which each variety is assigned according to its shape or color. Some of the minor classes contain only a few representatives, but of the larger and generally recognized ^Jivisions there are several, including the show dahlias which cover all large, self-colored flow- ers, and all having a light ground, tipped with darker shades ; fancy dahlias, embracing all striped, large-flowered varieties, and also those in which the petals are tipped light on a darker ground : cactus dahlias, which are char- acterized by the long, pointed, somewhat revolute petals; decorative dahlias, comprising all loose flowered kinds that do not properly come in the above classes ; pompon or lili- putian dahlias, including all small flowered forms of the show and fa;ncy types, and the single dahlias, of which the name is sufficiently descriptive. "The above classification is according to the latest edict ot the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, and by which the exhibits of this Fall's competition must be regulated." Dahlia Show at New Bedford, Mass. The dahlia show held here last week was one of the best of its kind ever given in this locality and has had the effect ot creating much renewed interest in these now popular flowers. The Forbes seedling, which won the prize at New- :)ort, was on exhibition by William F. Turner. The silver cup for a general display of fifty named va- rieties, all different, arranged for effect with their rtwn foliage, was won by Mr. Turner. The second ■)rize. a silver cup, was won by Mrs. H. A. Jahn, while a certificate was awarded to George H. Walker of Dighton for the third best display. E. H. Wefers L'aptured the silver cup for general display, 25 fiow- ^■r.^. not less than twenty named varieties, arranged for effect with their .own foliage. Among the cactus arieties considered the best were the Thuringia and Vmcs Perry. This is the second year that Mr. We- fers has taken a silver cup. J. C. Forbes, with a hand- .;ome display, took the second prize, also a silver cup. He exhibited some handsome fiowers. The third prize went to Harry S. Brightman. W. A. E. Howland received honorable mention for a fine display. Peter Murray, florist of Fairhaven, received meritorious mention for a general display of flowers, and was awarded a certificate ot merit for a vase of Winsor carnations. R. H. Woodhouse made a display of ferns, dracsenas, dahlias and a vase of ro.ses. T. B. Connelly, of Newport, had fifty bottles of dahlias. Honorable mention was given the Digh- ton Nur.sery, J. S. Place, proprietor, tor evergreens. F. L. Tinkham, who took prizes in many of the clas.ses, is proprietor of the Centreville Dahlia Gar- dens, ot Brockton, Mass. The Peter Henderson & Co. prizes, for any class the judges might select were won by Peter Murray, first, $3 worth of seeds, plants, bulbs or books; R. H. Woodhouse, second, $2 worth of seeds, plants, bulbs or books. Daphne Hilmers. BERLIN, GERMANY.— Daphne Hilmers. a golden- haired, seven-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hen- ry Hilmers (fiorist), of Chicago, is the latest American musician to challenge the attention of Berlin. She has not only done that, but has succeeded in ingra- tiating herself with royalty and becoming a protege of Princess Frederick Leopold, the sister-in-law of Kaiser Wilhelm. Through her piano teacher, who is also the teacher ot Princess Frederick Leopold's chil- dren, an intimate friendship has sprung up between the little Chicagoan and Her Royal Highness' young- est child. Princess Victoria Margarita, who is the Kaiser's favorite niece, and the royal family's interest in Daphne's artistic future is assured as a conse- quence. Through their influence she has already been enabled to secure tuition from a teacher affiliated with the exclusive Royal Academy ot Music, which is or- dinarily not available to children under sixteen years of age, and the greatest lights of the Berlin music world, including the venerable Prof. Joseph Joachim, are actively interested in the young American's prog- re.ss and future. She has already played for Prin- cess Frederick Leopold and for other members of the Prussian royal family, and has received vari- ous substantial tokens of their recognition and friend- ship.— Tribune, Chicago. September 30, 1808 The Florists' Exchange 397 DREER'8 HARDY PERENNIALS THE nOSr EXTENSIVE COLLECTION IN THE COUNTRY. STANDARD VARIETIES IN UNLIHITED QUANriTV. NEW AND RARER VARIETIES IN GREAT ASSORTflENT. QUALITY OF STOCK OF OUR USUAL WELL-KNOWN HIQH STANDARD. SIZE OF PLANTS correct to give the best and quickest result?, based on many years' experience with this class of stock. For a more complete list see our current Wholesale List Acanthus Latifolius. 4-incb pots Mollis. 4-incli pots Aconitum Fisheri. Strong .■... Napellus. Strong Autimnale. Strong Achillea Filipendula. Strong aivis- Doz. P2 00 2 mi 1 25 1 25 1 25 lo Millefolium Rcseum. 3-inch pots.. ■■The Pearl." 3-iuch pots Eupatorium. Strang divisions. . . . Tomentosa. Strong divisions Adonis. Pyrenaica. Strong Vemalis. Stmng JEgopodium, Podagraria Variegata.. Alyssi;m, SaxatUe Compactum. 3- inch pots Per lOno Anemone Japonica. 3-lnch pots.JoO 00 Queen Charlotte. 3-inch pots 50 00 Whirlwind. 3-inch pots 50 00 Rosea Svperha. 3-lnch pots Prince Henry Pennsylvanica. 3-Inoh pots Sylvestris Eliza Fellman. 3-lnch pntS Anthericum, Liliastrum. Strong Liliago. Strong' Aquilegia Chrysantha. 4-Inch pots... California Hybrids. 4-Ineh pots. . Cosrulea. 3-inch pots Canadensis. 3-Inch pots Nivea Grandiflora. 41nch pots... Skinneri. 4-inch pots Vulgaris fl. pi. 4-lncb pots Arabis. Alpina. 3-inch pots Alpina flora plena. Field grown.. Armeria Maritima Splendens. 3-lnch pots Maritima Alba. 3-inch pots Artemisia Abrotanum. Strong Purshiana. Stmng Stelleriana. Strong Asclepias, Tubercsa. Strong. 1 year Aubretia. Hendersoni Leichtlini Aster Alpinus. 4-lnch pots Speciosus. 4-inch pots Superbus. 4-Inch pots Albus. 4-lnch pots 75 75 75 1 00 1 DO 1 50 1 00 73 75 75 75 1 00 1 25 75 1 50 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 GO 1 00 75 1 25 1 25 75 75 75 75 100 $15 OO 15 on 10 00 10 00 10 00 6 00 5 00 5 00 8 00 8 00 12 00 8 00 6 00 6 OO 6 00 6 00 8 00 10 00 5 00 12 00 5 00 5 00 6 00 6 00 6 00 5 00 8 00 6 00 6 00 5 00 8 00 6 00 6 00 6 00 fi 00 6 00 6 00 10 00 10 00 6 00 6 fMI 6 00 6 00 Hardy Asters Amellus Elegans. Very larje. Light blue. IS inches. Amethystinus. Large amethyst bine. 3 feet. Datschi. Large late white. 4 feet. F. W. Burhidge. Bright, rosy lilac. Large size. 3^ feet. Formosissima. Deep lilac, shaded purple. 3 feet. Xffivis. Llcht blup. 4 feet. Mme. Soyneuse. Bright, rosy lilac. 15 Inches. Mrs. F. W. Eaynor. Light purplish crimson. 3 feet. NovEE Angliie. Large bluish purple. 3 feet. Robert Parker. A fine lavender blue. 4 feet. Snowflake. Pure white. 2\hi feet. Thos. S. Ware. Large light rosy lilac. 3*4 feet. Top Sawyer. Fine lavender blue. 4 feet. Trinervis. Dark blue late. 4 feet. St. Brigid. Pure white. 4 feet. White Queen. Large white. 3H feet. Strong divisions. $1.00 per dozen; $8.00 per 100. Doz. 100 Baptisia Australis. Field plants. . .$0 75 $6 00 Tinctoria. Field plants 75 6 00 Bellis Perennis. (English Daisy.)... 30 2 00 Bocconia «..ordata. Strong divisions 75 6 00 Boltonla. Asteroides. Strong divisions 75 6 00 Latisqiiama. Strong divisions 75 6 00 Callimeris Incisa. Strong divisions. 1 00 8 00 Callirhoe. Involucrata, Strong roots 75 6 00 Caltha, Palustris. Good plants 75 6 00 Palustris fl. pi. G 8 00 Rapunculoides. Strong divisions. . 75 6 00 Rntundifolia. Strong plants 75 6 00 Trachelium. Strong plants 1 00 S 00 Caryopteris, Mastacanthus. 3-inch pots 75 5 00 Cassia Marilaudica. Strong 1-year plants 75 6 00 Centaurea Dealbata, 4-inch pots... 1 00 S 00 Glastifolia. Strong plants 1 25 10 00 Montana Alba. Stmne divisions.. 1 00 8 00 Montana Lady Hastings. Strong divisions 1 00 8 00 Montana R-jbra. Strong divisions 1 00 8 00 Cephalaria Alpina. Strong plants.. 1 00 8 00 Tartarica, Strong plants 1 00 8 00 Cerastitim Tomentosum. 3-inch pots 75 6 00 Chelone Glabra Alba. Strong plants 1 00 S 00 Obliqua Alba. Strnnc divisions.. 2 00 15 00 Chrysanthemum Maximum Triumph. Stmng 4-inch pots 75 6 00 Shasta Daisy. Strong .■3-inch pots 75 6 00 Nipponicum. Strong plants...... 1 00 8 00 Cimicifuga Acerina or Japonica. Strong plants 2 00 15 00 Cimicifuga — Continued. Doz. Simplex. Strong divisions. 35 cts. each 3 50 Dahurica. Strong plunts 2 00 Racemcsa 1 00 Clematis. Davidiana. 1 year old.... 75 Integrifolia. Strong plants 1 00 Eecta. 2 years old 1 00 Coreopsis Lanceolata. Heavy 4-lnch puts Corouilla Varia. Strong divisions.. Delphinium Gold Medal Hybrids. Strong 1-year-old seeedlings.. Belladonna, Strong divisions. . Caucasicum. 1-year seedlings.. Elatum. 1-year-old seedlings.. Chjnense, 1-year seedlings Chinense Alba. 1-year seedlings. Formcsum. 1-year seedlings Hybridum. 1-year seedlings 75 Sulphureum. 2-year-old corms.. 150 Dianthus Barbatus. (Sweet William.) Latifolius Atrococcineus. 4-mcb pots Napoleon III. 4-inch pots. Dictamnus, Fraxinella Rubra. 2 years old Fraxinella, Alba. 2 years old Digitalis, Gloxinieflora. Strong 4-iuch 60 75 1 50 2 00 1 00 1 00 75 75 75 50 75 1 50 1 00 1 25 pots 75 f5 75 1 00 Grandiflora, Strong 4-inch pots. Lanata. Strong 4-inch pots Dielytra Spectahilis. Strong clumps Formosa, Strong clumps.. Doronicum Clusei, Divisions 100 Excelsum. Divisions 1 00 Echinops Ritro, Strong plants 1 00 Sphferocephalua, Strong plants... 1 00 Epimediira Lilacea, Lilac 1 50 Muschianum. Dark rose 1 50 Niveum, Pure white 1 50 Sulphureum, Light yellow 1 50 Erigeron. Glaucus. Strong plants.. 75 Glabellus. Stron? plants 75 Cceruleus Grandiflorus. Strong plants 1 25 Coenileiis Speciosus. Strong plants 75 Eryngium Amethyst inum. Strong plants 1 50 Agaveefolium, 4-inch pots 1 25 Maritimum. Strong plants 1 50 Planum. Strouf: plants I 00 Yuccaefolium, Strong clumps 1 00 Eupatorium Ccelestinum. 3-lnch pots 75 Ageratoides. Strong plants 75 Purpureum. Strong plants 60 Euphorbia. Cnrolata, 3-inch pots . . 60 Funkia, Ccerulea. (Blue Day Lily.).. 60 Glaucea 1 00 Subcordata Grandiflora. (White Dav Lily.) 75 Undulata Media Picta, (Varle- eatpd Day Lily.) 75 Gaillardia. Grandiflora. 4-lnch pots.. 75 Galega. Alba. Strong plants LOO Geranium Sanguineum, Strong divis- ions 75 Sanguineum. Album. Strong divis- ions 75 Grandiflorum. Strong plants 1 00 Geum, AtrosangTj jneum 75 Coccineum, fl. pi 75 Heldreichi 75 Montanum 75 Glechoma. (Nepeta.) Variegata 75 GUlenia Trifoliata. Strong plants.. 1 00 Gunnera Manicata, Very strong roots. 60 cts. each Gypso"hila, Paniculata Paniculata fl. pi. (New.) Strong plants. 50 cts. each, Acutifolia Cerastioides Repans. 3-Inch pots 100 Helenium, Autumnale Superba. Strong 1 00 Bigelowi. Strong plants 1 00 Grandicephalum Cupreum. (New.) 2 50 Grandicephalum Striatum. Strong 75 Pumilum. Strong divisions 100 Hoopesi. Strong plants 75 Helianthemi-m Mutabile. 3-inch pots I 00 Alpestre.' 3-inch pots 1 00 Helianthus. Davidiana. Strong divls- 6 00 75 1 25 75 Ion 100 15 00 S 00 6 00 8 00 8 00 4 00 6 00 12 00 15 00 8 00 8 OO 5 00 5 00 6 00 6 00 12 00 4 00 6 00 10 OO 8 00 10 00 6 00 6 00 8 00 6 00 8 00 8 00 8 00 8 00 8 00 12 00 12 00 12 00 12 00 6 OO 6 CO 10 00 6 00 12 00 10 00 12 OO 8 OO 8 00 6 00 6 00 4 00 4 OO 4 00 8 00 6 00 6 00 6 00 8 00 6 00 6 00 8 OO 6 00 6 00 6 00 6 00 6 00 8 00 6 Or 10 00 6 00 8 00 8 00 8 00 20 On 75 Daniel Dewar. Strong divisions. Meteor. Strong divisions 75 Multiflorus, fl. pi. Strong divisions 75 M Itiflorus. Maximus, Strong ' 75 Masimiliana. Strong divisions.... 75 Miss Mellish. Strong divisions... 75 Mollis. St.rong divisions 75 Orgyalis. Strong divisions 75 Soleil d'Or. Strong divisions.... 75 Tomentosus. Strong divisions.... 75 Wollev Dodd. Stronc divisions... 75 Hybri'dus. Strong divisions 75 Rigidus Japonicus. Strong divisions 75 Heliopsis. Pitcherianus. Strong divis- ions 75 Pitcherianus Semi plenus. (New.) Stronz divisions 1 f^O Scaber Major. Strong plants 75 Hemerocallis, Aurantiaca Major. Strong 3 50 Aurantiacus. Strong plants. 35 cts. each 3 50 Dumortieri. Strong divisions 75 Flava, (Yellow Day Lily.) Strong divisions 75 Florham. (New.> Strone divisions 3 50 Fulva. (Tawny Day Lily.) Strong "5 6 00 R no B 00 ti 00 « 00 B CK) R 00 « IKl fi 00 (i 00 fi (HI B IKl e (Kl 8 00 8 00 12 00 8 00 6 00 25 00 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 1 25 1 25 75 Hemerccallis^ — -Continued. Duz. Kwanso, fl. pi. (Double Orange Lily.) Strong divisions 75 Middendorfii. Strong divisions. ... 75 ThLnbergii. Strong divisions 75 Herniaria Glabra. 3-lnch pots 1 00 Heuchera Sanguinea. 3-lnch pots. Strong 1 00 Hibiscus, Moscheutos. Strong 1-year. 75 Mcscheutos. ■■Crimson Eye." Strung 2-ye;ir-<.>ld Militaris. Strong 2-yeBr-oId Hieracium Aurantiacum. 3-inch pots Hollyhocks. Strong 1-year-old plants. Double white, red. pink, yellow, maroon 1 50 Allegheny 1 00 Single Choice Mixed 1 00 Hypericum Moseriantm. Strong 1- year-old. 4-lnch pots 1 OO Tberis Sempervirens. Strong plants 75 Sempervirens fl. pi. Strong plants 1 25 Incarvillea Delavayi. 3-year-old roots 1 50 Inula Britannica, Stmng divisions. 75 Glandulosa Grandiflora 1 00 Iris, New Hybrid Alpine. 6 choice varieties 2 00 New Hybrid Pumila, 3 choice va- rieties 1 50 Kfempferi. 20 choice varieties... 1 50 Ksempferi. Choice mixed 1 00 Germanica. 20 choice varieties... 75 Germanica. Choice mixed 50 Sibirica Orientalis. Strong divis- ions 1 00 Pseudo Acorus. Strong divisions... 1 00 Liatris, Pycnostachia. 1-j^ear-old roots Scariosa. 1-year-old roots Spicata. 1-year-old ro Grandiflorus, Strong plants 1 25 Heterophyllus, 3-inch pots 100 Pubescens. Strong plants 1 00 Sraallii. Strong plants 100 Petasites Japonicus Giganteua Strong roots 1 25 Physcstegia. Vireinica, Bright but soft pink. Strong divisions.... Denticulata. Strong divisions.... Virginica Alba. Pure white divis- ions Pinks, Hardy Garden. 8 choice va- rieties Platycodon, Mariesii. 2-year-old roots Mariesii, Album. White, 2-year-old roots Grandiflorum. Blue. 2-year-old roots 100 5 OO 6 00 6 00 S 00 8 00 5 00 5 00 5 00 6 00 10 00 8 00 8 00 8 00 5 00 10 0(1 10 00 6 00 8 00 15 00 12 00 10 00 8 00 6 00 4 00 8 00 8 00 6 00 8 00 6 00 6 00 6 00 6 00 10 00 10 00 6 00 6 00 6 00 4 00 75 65 75 75 75 75 75 8 00 6 00 8 00 6 00 8 00 6 00 8 00 6 00 6 00 15 00 12 00 10 00 10 00 8 00 4 00 8 OO 6 00 8 00 8 00 6 00 4 00 3 00 8 00 8 00 8 Od S 00 S 00 8 00 8 00 6 00 5 00 5 00 5 00 5 00 5 00 5 00 5 00 5 OO 8 00 6 00 S 00 8 00 6 00 6 00 10 00 10 OO 8 00 8 00 8 00 10 00 6 00 6 00 6 00 6 00 6 OO 8 00 C 00 Doz. 100 Plumbago, Larpentae. Strong divis- ions I 25 10 00 Potentilla Macnabiana. Strong divis- ions 75 6 00 Formosa. Strong divisions 75 6 00 Hamlet, Strong divisions 75 6 00 PhcEnix. Strong divisions 1 00 8 00 Folemonium, Coeruleum, Strong di- visions 75 6 00 Richardsoni. Slr.mg divisions 75 6 00 Richardson! Alba. Strong divisions 75 8 00 Reptans 75 6 00 PuLmcnaria Saccharata Maculata 1 50 10 00 Primula Acaulia Coeruiea 1 50 12 00 Veris 60 4 00 Sieboldi. 4 varieties 1 25 10 00 "V eris Superba 75 6 00 Prunella Grandiflora, Strong dlv^- ions 1 00 8 00 Pyrethnim. Uligincsum. (Great Daisy.) Strong plants 75 6 00 i-ybridum. Strong choice mixed setMllings from the open ground 75 8 00 Ehexia. Virginica. Strong divisions., 75 6 00 Rudbeckia. Fulgida. Strong plants.. 1 00 8 00 Golden Glow. Strong plants 75 6 00 Newmanii. Strong plants 75 6 00 Purpurea. (Giant Purple. Cone Flower.) Strong 1-year-old plants 1 00 8 00 Triloba. Strong plants 75 6 00 Salvia Argentea. 4-inch pots 1 00 8 00 Azurea, Stronc plants 1 00 8 00 Saponaria Caucasica fl. pi. Strong clumps 1 25 10 00 Ocymoides Splendens. Strong 3- inch pots 1 00 8 00 Scabiosa Caucasica. 4-inch pots 1 00 8 00 Caucasica Alba. 4-inch pots 100 8 00 Saxifraga, Crassifolia. Strong plants 1 25 10 00 Cordifolia. Strong plants I 25 10 00 Himalaica. Strong plants 125 10 00 Ligulata. Strong plants 125 10 00 Squarrosa. Strong plants 1 25 10 00 Orbicularis. Strong plants 1 25 10 00 Sedum, Acre. Clumps 75 6 00 Album. Divisions 75 6 00 Japonicum Macrophylla. Clumps.. 1 00 8 00 Maximum Atropurpureum. Clumps 1 00 8 CK) Pulchellum. Divisions 75 6 00 Sexangulare. Divisions 75 6 00 Sieboldi. Clumps 1 00 8 00 Spectabilis. Clumps 75 6 00 Spectahilis Atropurpurea. (New.) 1 .50 12 00 Spurium 75 6 00 Spurium Coccineum 7.5 6 00 Sempervivum. In varietv 75 5 00 Senecio Pulcher. Strong plants 1 25 10 00 Solidago Canadensis. Strong plants.. 75 5 00 Spircea Aruncus. Strong plants,... 1 r»0 8 00 Anmcus Kneiffli. Strong plants... 4 50 35 00 Cbinensis. Clumps 125 10 00 Filipendulina fl, pi. Strong plants 75 8 00 Kamtschatica or Gigantea. Clumps 1 25 10 00 Palmata. Chimps 75 5 00 Palmata Elegans. Clumps 100 6 00 Ulmaria flore plena. Clumps... 75 6 00 Venusta. Clumps 100 800 Shortia Galacifolia, 4-lnch pot-grown 2 00 15 00 Silene Shafta. 3-lnch pots 1 25 10 00 Smiiacina Racemosa, Strong plants 75 8 00 Statice Esimea 1 00 7 00 Latifolia, (Great Sea Lavender.).. 1 00 8 00 Stokesia Cvanea. 3-inch p<*ts. .$40 00 pi^r inno 1 00 5 00 Thalictrum Aquilegifolium Album.. 1 50 12 00 Aquilegifolrum Atropurpureum.... 1 00 8 00 Aquilegifolium Roseum 1 25 10 00 Dioicum. Strong plants 100 8 00 Glaucum. Strong plants 100 8 00 Minus 75 6 00 Tradescantia, Virginica. Strong 60 4 00 Virginica Alba 60 400 Trillium Erecttmi 75 6 00 Grandiflorum 75 6 00 Tritomas We are carryinff an immense stock of these, now amonc the most important of our peren- nials; nearly 50.000 plants of the Tariety Pfitzerl alone being grown. Doz. lOO 1000 Pfitzeri. (Everbloomlng Flame Flower.) $1 00 to 00 J40 00 Uvaria Grandiflora To 8 00 50 00 Ohelisque 25 cts. each 2 60 20 OO Lachesis 30 cts. each 3 00 25 00 Doz. Trollius Aurantiacus. Strong plants. $1 50 "Orange Globe" 2 50 Europaius. Strong plants 75 Japonicus Excelsior 1 50 Tunica. Saxifraga. Strong plants. . . 1 00 Veronica Pectinata. Strong plants. . 1 OO Incana. Strong divlslfins 100 Longifolia Subsessilis. Strong plants Maritima. Hosea Rupestris. Strong dlvisioiis. 3-lnch pots Spicata. Strong divisions. . . . Vinca Minor Violets. Pcdata. (Bird's Foot Vio- let.) Pedata. Bicolor Viola Comuta. (Tufted Pansies or Bedding Violas.) Bine, white and yellow colors. Separate strong seedlings Yucca Filamentcsa. Strong 3-year- old : 1 50 75 75 1 00 1 00 60 100 $10 00 18 00 8 00 10 00 8 00 8 00 8 00 12 00 6 00 6 00 8 00 g 00 4 00 4 00 6 00 2 00 10 00 HENRY A.DREER 714 CHESTNUT STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA. UentlOD The riorlati' Elichange when wrlttn«- 398 The Plori-sts' Exchange HollaDii lliiiseiy stocii Ask for Ottr Catalogue. It wil! interest yoa. ENDTZ.VANNES&CO.SSS: UenUoD tbe norlitt* Kzehanc* when wrltlas. C.VanKleef^tCo. Boskoop. Holland, Nursery Association BOSKOOP (HOLLAND) Roses, Rhododendrons, Clematis, Ruxus, Etc. NO AGENTS NO AGENTS (Tktalogue free on request. Mention The Florists' Bichance when writing. P. OIWERKERK 216 Jane Street WEEHAWKEN HEIGHTS, N. J. p. O. No. I, Hobofcen, N.J. JUST RECEIVED FROM OUR HOIXAND NURSERIES Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Spirsa Jap- onica, Lilium Speciosum, Peonies, Bleeding Heart, Pot -Grown LDacs, Hydrangea in sorts, Clematis and H. P. Roses in the best sorts. PR.ICES MODERATK Meotlra tbe norUa' ■icbani* wbn wrltUc- Boses anl luiseiy IM Norway niaples. \H to 2 in. cal., 12 to 16 ft. hlKh. Linden, Ihi to 2H cal.. 10 to 12 ft. high. Elms, l!^ to 2 in. cal.. 10 ft. high. Horee Chest- nut. 2 to 3^^ in. cal , 8 to 10 ft. high, (standard California Frivet, 6 ft. high, round buahy heads, btandard California Privet, hushy, 4 to 5 ft., fine f T lawn. 50.000 Cal. Privet, 2H to 3 ft. bush. .$18.00 per 1000 3 to 4 ft. " .. 22.00 " Tucca Filamentosa, blooming plants 36.00 per 100 Deutzia Gracilis. 2 and 3 years. . . . 6.00 Althea, pink and white. 4 ft. high . . 8.00 " Dneae Field-grown, bushy, for 5 and 6 In. pots, nUdCd $800 per 100. Aggrlpina. Little Pet. Francis Kruger, Hermosa, Mme. Bravey, Clothllde Soupert, Ume. Camille, Peouia, Mme. Plantler, Crimson Rambler. Queen of the Prairie etc. Hollyhocb. 2H in. Pots. $i.00 per 100. MO.OO per 1000. Double red. white, pink and yellow. Sweet William. 2'^ in. pota. $4.00 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. Ampelopsis Veitchll. 3 in. pots, $4.00 per 100. $30.00 per 1000. CARLMAN RIBSAM, Tranton, N. J. Mention The florists' BxchaoKS when wrltlne. Hydrangea Otaksa strong, field-grown plants, fine stock for Easter forcing, from 4 to 10 branches, $10.00 per 100. Eeady October 1. Fndlich iuv PleW-grown, from 3 to LllgllSII IVjr 8 branches, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. Dracaena Indivisa $3^ '" '""'• $25.00 per 1000. 1.00 per 100; Dotipino '^'oe stocky plants, $4.00 ranMCS per lOOO ; $36.00 per 10,000. Ready September 1. PETER WENK, Ozone Park N.Y. MeptloD The Florists' Exchange when writing. FrultTreeft.NnianFrult8,Ornamental Trees. Kver|[reens and Hhrubd, shade 'I'reeR, llardy KoneH, Hard}' Planta, Ollmber«, eto. 'J'he lareeat utid mottt complete collections In thlit cuuntry. Illustrated DcNcrlptive Cataluffuei 144 paict'f», alnit Oe.scrlpllve List of JVoxrllleH and Npcolaltlen for Fall FluDtlne, mailed Jt KKK. ELLWANGER & BARRY Mt. Hope Nun i>rle8, Rochester, N. Y. EntabliHlied (15 Tears. TH[ 8HREWSBUR! NURSERIES rs Ofler a Full Line of well-grown Ornamental Stock CALL OR SEND FOR WHOLESALE TRADE LIST Eatontown is forty miles from New York on the Southern Division of the C. R. R. of N. J. Hentlon Tbe Florists* Bxcbange when writing. KOSTER & CO. Ssr^'i? BOSKOOP, HOLLAND IKftrdy AzalwA, Box Trees, Clematis, Conifer*. Hydrangeas, Peonies. Pot-Grown Plants for FoiclDg. RHODODENDRONS, H. P. ROSES, Etc. Catalogue free on demand. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. EBBINGE&VANGROOS Formerly THE HORTICULTURAL CO. BOSKOOP, HOLLAND Hardy Nursery Stock, auch as H. P. Koses, Rhododendrons, AzaleaN, Cleiuatis, Ituxax, Choice Kver^reeiiH, Peonies, etc. Aek for Catalogue, Hontinn Th* Florldt*" TDxohnnirA wh^n writln*. JpaiigeOJisa Field-grown, fine plants, $10.00, $12.00 and $15.00 per 100. Order now for Fall delivery. Terms, cash or satisfactory references. BAUR FLORAL CO., Erie, Pa. Mention tbs Florists' Exchange when writing. HYDRANGEAS strong Plants from Outdoor Beds Otaksa, Thos. Hogg, Red Branched 100 with 7 to 12 flowering crowns $12.00 With 6 to 6 flowering crowns 9.00 With * flowering crowns 7.00 .cllon tbe norliU' Bzcbtiute when wrltlDK. lannnira DncDii (i>®^ and fine). One-half JapulllLa nUSCa additional to above prices. KDADAnilC trom2>iln. pots, $2.60 per 100; njrnnnuuj j22.50 per lOoo. PLUMOSUS NANUS 8PRENGERI Fine Stock and guaranteed to please. JACKSON & PERKINS CO. Kir/o^RK Mention The Florists' Excbange when writing. NURSERY STOCK BERBERI& TntNBERGII RO»A LtCIDA ROSA RIJGOSA VIBtRNt^ DENTATL^ VIBLRNL^ CA5SIN0IDE& and seedling PRtNtS MARITII^A Write for prices. SIDNEY LITTLEFIELD, No. Abington, Mass. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. CHEAP BARGAINS In H. P. Roses, Tree Roses, Crimson Rambler, Clematis, Ampelopsis Veitchll, Hydrai>;;ea Paniculata Grandillora. All in best varieties and first class only, offered by VAN DERWEIJDEN& CO,, Boskoop, Holland. Ask for prices on all other stock. Catalo^ae free No Agents. For the trade only. Mention The Florists' Eichange when writing. JEBDSHLERI CBEBBIEII IN 4-INCH POTS Bushy plants. We are potting them In 5'a and need more room. We will close them out at St.OO per 100. This Is an exceptional offer and won't last long. THADDEUSN. YATES & CO., Mt. Airy, Phila. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. National Florists' Board of Trade NEW MANAGEMENT. Tel. Call, M6 John. Habbis H. hatden (Late Manager of the Nepera Chemical Company), President EDWABD MoK. WHiTiNa, Vloe-Pres. and Counsel JOHiv E. WALSEB, Becretazy and Treaaurer 56 PINE ST.,S^r,a=,'5feiH.Y.CITY Mention The Florists' Ercbsnge when writing. PRIMULA japonica %bm auricula, in snlendld varieties lo 00 polyanthas. Golden laced Polyanthus.. 500 Fyrethrum. double and single, in great variety 5 qO Delphinium, double and single 6,00 Lobelia cardinalis, speds and plants 4 00 syphylitica, the medical plant 4 OO Veronica lanceolata, seeds only. Myosotis paluHtrls, great Winter forcing plant 3 00 Digfltalis, or Foxglove 3.00 Funkia snbcordata, the Blue Day Lily, seeds only. Ascleplas tuberosa. Golden Milk Weed, seeds only. Anemone japonica. Whirlwind 4 00 Iris japonlra. finest of all iris 6 00 Tritoma I'fltzeri 5 oo Aetata splcata, fine trusses of white flowers. seeds only. Hollyhocks, finest double, in ten varieties separate. 10c. per packet. CHARLES LONG, ^oVl^e': ROCHESTER, N.Y. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. The Sea Cliff Nurseries FLORISTS, HORTICULTURISTS and LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS Dwarf and Trained Fruit Trees a Specialty We are now offering FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson, good plants with from 4 to 6 shoota, at $3,50 per 100. A great bargain in MUSA ENSETE (Banana plant), extra large plants, very healthy. 6 to 7 ft. high, trunks 6 to 10 in. in diameter, with 8 to 12 leavps; fine plants for parlors and winter gardene. in tubs at $1.60 each. Special prices on large uuan- titles. VIOLETiS, Princess of Wales, good, strong, young plants, at $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per lOOO. Prompt delivery. Cash with order, please. FD, BOULON & SON, Sea Cliff, L. I., N.Y. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. August Rolker & Sons, BARCLAY STREET, P. O. Box 752. New York Horticultural Importing Agents tor Foreign Growers cl Florists' Bulbs and Plants Ornamental Nursery and Fruit Stocks. We supply the trade; send tor Hats and offers. Orders booked DOW tor Spring and Fall Deliveries. Mention The riorllit.' Each.nge when wrltlBf. AHEBIOAN TREE SEEDS AND PLANTS Onr Descriptive Catalogue of American Seeds and Plants 1b ready for mailing. Ask for It. OTTO KATZENSTEIN & CO. Tree Seeds and Plants SpeelallsU, ATLANTA. GA MMitlon th.» norlBta' Kxchangf when wrltlnff. F. ^ F. NURSERIES ^™'«» Wholesale Growers TREES AND PLANTS 1° 'ull assortment Mention the Floriits* Bx^ange when writing. NEW JERSEY Trade Catalogue Free American Pomological Society. (Continued from page 377) Joseph A. Burton, of Indiana, exhib- ited apples grown in an orchard which for twenty years has been kept in blue grass sod, and which were perfect in every respect. He has found crab grass to malce an excellent cover crop in his locality. From 110 Grimes' Golden trees he had this season he sold $1,7 00 worth of apples. In the discussion which followed, some mem- bers expressed the belief that such re- sults from a sod grown orchard are very exceptional and that the practice could not be genei-ally recommended. Professor O. M. Morris, of Okla- homa Agricultural College, read a pa- per on source of trees for orchard planting, in which he stated that, other thing being equal, trees grown at home bring the best result. E. M. Pol- lard, of Nebraska, read a paper on "Spraying the Apple Orchard," which started an animated discussion on the subject of spraying, several different formulas being given. Mr. Earle said that in his opinion the most effective and by far the safest poison for spray- ing is Disparlne or arsenate of lead. It is absolutely innocent in its effects upon the foliage and the fruit, and a single spraying is suiTicient for almost the whole Summer. Less than two- thirds of 1 per cent, of fruit has been found wormy after the use of this spray. Fifty pounds of Disparine to fifty gallons of water must be used. At the "Wednesday evening session a series of papers on the history of hor- ticulture in the States of Kansas, Ne- by representative men of these States, braska. New Mexico, Texas, were read A delightful feature of the evening was a paper by Colonel C. L. Watrous on his last Winter's trip to the Orient, giving interesting observations on fruits and trees grown in the Philip- pines, where he stated there Is crying need of a trained horticulturist able to breed plants and improve the native fruits which grow so luxuriously in wild form, but are in many cases prac- tically tasteless. M. Crawford, of Ohio, contributed a paper on the Pedigree Question, stating that the results of experiments made by him showed that pedigreed strawberries were in, no wise preferable to common ones. Mr. Coburn, of Colo- rado, illustrated his method of top- grafting trees. T. V. Munson, of Texas, showed a model of a trellis for grape vines which he stated insured air and sunlight for the fruit, yet avoided the extreme exposure to the sun which would cause sun scald. The trellis is about 4 feet high, and affords an easy method of handling the fruit. Parker Earle spoke on the outlook for apples and pears in New Mexico, stating that in the semi-arid atmos- phere of that country the trees were almost free from insect and fungous pests. The climate is not dependent on forest conditions, but upon the mountain ranges, whence pure air is swept over the valleys. He said In closing: "We have soil and sunshine, and the cleanest, sweetest air that blows; we need men with money and a zeal for orcharding; for such men there is the grandest of all orchard opportu- nities." Colonel Brackett, of Washington, D. C, submitted some notes on new fruits, mentioning among others the Delic- ious apple, Evelyn apple, Bedford Spice. Kent peach, Graves' peach, Wrinkle No. 4 plum and a new prune. The following officers were elected: President. L. A. Goodman. Missouri; vice-president, T. V. Munson, Texas; secretary, John Craig, New York; treasurer, L. R. Taft, Michigan. C. E. Bassett, of Michigan, spoke on the marketing of fruits, and Messrs. John Stinson and L. R. Taft on the fruit exhibit at the St. Louis Exposi- tion. An illustrated talk on "Apple Blight." by H. H. WTietzel, of Cornell University, closed the sessions of the convention. An excursion through the Ozark re- gion, occupying several days, was ar- ranged by the Kansas City, Southern and San Francisco railroads. E, JACOBSON. THE AMERICAN CARNATION Price, 93.80 A T. DE LA MARE PT8. & PUB. GO. LTD. 2-8 Duane St., New York September 30, 19UB The Plorists' Exchange 399 LIST OF ADVERTISERS Allen J K 4X7 Allen W S Co 417 Anderson & Chrlsten- sen ■Wl Asclimann G 401 Andorra Nurseries. ..394 Atlantic Coast Nur3.394 Bader J 401 Baker C F 400 Baker W J 418 Banner J L & Co... 419 Barclay J F 413 Barrows H H & Son.40O Bartlett G S 399 Baur Flora! Co 398 Bay State Nurs 394 Bayersdorfer H & Co 422 Beach J E 413 Beaullen H 392 Beaven E A 419 Beckert W C 393 Bernheimer E 418 Bernlng H G 418 Berger H H & Co.. 393 Black Chas 394-415 Bloom J S 415 Bllnn E A 414 Bock Wm A 400 Boddincton AT ..,3K4-Sm Bonnet & Blake 417 Boulon F & Son 398 Bowman H 415 Brenneman J D....400 Brown Peter 414 Bryant J M 393 Bornbam Hitchlngs rierson Co 422 Burpee W A Co 393 Byer Floral Co 414 Bver Bros 401 Cal Rose Co 400 Caldwell W E Co... 420 Campbell C H 400 Carmody J D 422 Cassldy J 420 Charlton J & Bro...394 Chicago Cam Co... 394 Chllds J I. 392 Chlnnlck W J 415 Collins Thos 419 Conard & Jones 400 Condon J 414 Connell B 412^15 Converse G"houses. .414 Cottage Gardens ...391 Cowee A 392 Cowee W J 419 Cowen's N Sons.... 422 Craig R & Son 414 Crowl Fern Co 419 Cunningham J H...415 Cut Flower Ex 417 Darlington H O 414 DaTis A B & Sons. 412 Deming Co 420 Dlenst P 401 Dietsch A Co 422 niller Caskey & Co.. 420 Dillon G'house Mfg Co 419 Dillon J L 412 Dorner F & Sons.... 412 D.«-yah V S 412 Douvres Vineries. .. .393 Dovle J A 40O Dreer Hy A. 392-397-419 Dumont & Co 418 nutton C S 414 Ebblnge & Van Gn>os Eichholz H 412 Elsele C 422 Elizabeth Nurs Co.. 393 Elliott W & Sons... 392 Elliott W H 391 Ellwanger & Barry.. 398 Emmans Geo M 414 Endtz Van Ness & Co 398 Engle N J 414 Fanoher A E 415 Felthousen J E 414 F & r Nurseries.. .398 Fisher R 413 Foley Mfg Co 421 Ford Bros 417 Foster L H 400 Garland G M 421 Ghormley W 417 GlbUn & Co 421 Oilkineon J 399 Goddard S J 412 Grebe H 414 Greenhouse Co 422 Grohe F 393 Guda Bros 400 Gunther W H 417 Guttman A J 417 Hammond B 421 Hanfora R G 400 Harris E 414 Hartje J 412 Heact>ck Jo's ...... .400 Heiss J B 413 Herendeen Mfg Co.. 421 Herr A M 414 Herrmann A 422 Ilerzog Wm 414 Hews A H & Co.... 420 Hicks & Crawbuck 416-17 Hilflnger Bros 420 Hills C R 415 Hill E G i Co 399 Hippard E 421 Holton & Hunkel Co.418 Hoopes Bros & Thomas 394 Horan E C 417 Horticultural Adv . .419 House O H 415 Hubert & Co 392 Hughes G J 414 Igne Bfos 413 Ind Flower Co 412 Jackson &. Perkins 398-399 Jacobs S & Son 421 Jennings B B 392 Johnson & Stokes. . .393 .TohnBon Heating Co. 422 Jones H T 394 Kttstlug W F 418 Katzenstein & Co... 398 Keir Wm 414 Kilbourn li 400 King Coast Co 422 Klokner A 419 Kuapper A SJy Kol J 415 Kostcr & Co 398 Kresliover L J 419 Krick W C 420 Ivroeschell Bros C^).42u Kronluger M 412 Kuebler Wm H 417 Ijiger & Hurrell 400 l.ang J 417 I^appe J 414 Ijlugjahr A H 417 l.augle K 415 I.eedle Co 400 Lewis W L 412 LePage N 392 limbach C 420 LIttlefleld S 398 L<'ckland Lum Co... 422 Long Chas 398 lAjvelaud L A 415 Luttou W H 421 Mader P 415 .Maenner H 400 Marqulssee B 412 .\la-\well Mfg Co 422 McFadden E C 401 McKellar C W 418 Mclvusick Wm E...418 .McManus J 417 Metropolitan Material Co 410 Mitchell H F Co 393 Michigan Cut Flower E-\change 419 Mittlng A 392 Mlzgler A 394 Moulnger J C Co 420 Moon Wm H Co 394 Moore Hentz & Nash. 417 Murdock & Co 418 Nat'l Florists' Board of Trade 398 National Plant Co.. 400 Nicotine Mfg Co.... 419 Niessen Leo 413 Ouwerkerk P 398 Page C S 400 Parker G'houses . . .412 Parsll H 414 Peacock Dahlia Farms 416 Peckham S S 413 Pennock S S 418 Peterson Nurs 394 Phila Cut Flow C0.41S Phila Market 418 Philips H Seed Co.. 392 Pierce F O Co 421 Pierson F R Co 391 Pittsbg Cut Flow Co.418 Pittsburg Fl Esch..41S PltzonkaQ 4H I'olworth 0 C Co 418 Quaker City Machine Co 420 RawUngs E 1 400 RaWBon W W Co.. .414 Rawaon G P 410 Raynor J 1 417 Red Bank Nurs 394 Reed & Keller 419 Reich V E 310 Reld B 418 Relnberg P 413 Reinberg G 418 Reuter S J 412 KIbsam C 398 River View Nurs... 394 14obinson H M Co.. 419 Rolker & Sons 398 Uossig Bros 419 Rupp J F 393 Saltford Geo 417 Sander & Son 401 Schaaf M J 412 Schmidt Co J C 415 Schmltl F W 0 392 Seollay J A 421 Scott J 400 Scranton Fl Sup Co.. 419 Shelland G'houses ... 303 Sheridan W F 417 Sherwood E R 412 Shrewsbury Nurs . . . 398 Sievers J H & Co ... 413 Simpson R 419 Skldeteky S S 412 Slinn & Thompson. .417 Smith N & Son 399 Smith W C 401-19 Smith W & T Co. ..394 Smith & Gannett .. .413 Steinhott H 401 Stearns A T Lum Co 421 St Mary's G'houses. 415 Stocks Thos 415 Storrs & Harrison Co 401 StoothotC H A 407 Stumpp & Walter Co 392^19-20 Studer N 4.0 Swayne E 394 Swayne W 412 Syracuse Pottery Co. 420 Taylor- E J 412 Thaddeus Yates & Co 398 Thomas H 415 Thompson J D Co.. 412 Thompson W 421 Thorburn J M & Co. 392 Totty C H 412 Towell J 401 Traendly & Schenck.417 Van .Aescer A 412 Van der Weigden & Co 398 Van Kleef C & Co.. 398 Vaughan's Seed Store 391 Velie Bros 412 Vesey W J & M S..413 Vick's Sons Jas 392 Vincent R & Sons. .415 Von Aesch A 412 WHITE CALLASSFREESIAS PRICE I PRICE _ Per 100 Per 1000 Per 100 Per 1000 l'.i' to l>j Inches In diameter It. 00 $35.00 French Mammoth, >, to ;.i In. dlam $1.00 $7.60 1)(( to 2 Inches In diameter 6.00 55.00 French "Jumbo," ^^ Inch dlatneter 2 to 2.^, Inches In diameter 9.00 | and over 1.2S 10.00 WRITE ME for price on PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS and other bulbs and send for CATALOGUE ARTHUR T. B0DDINGTON,s!ei>i!!»» 342 West 14th St, NEW YORK Ward R M & Co 393 Weber C S & Co 420 Weber H Son 413 Weeber & Don 392 Welch Bros 418 Wenk P 398 W'eston H 400 Wertbelmer & Co... 419 Whilldin Pottery 420 Whitton Chas 415 W'hitton Saml 415 Wietor Eros 412 Wild G H 394 Winterich C 415 Wlnterson E F Co. .418 Wood Bros 399 Worcester Conserva- tories 412 Yates G 419 Young A L & Co... 417 Young J 417 Zangen O V 392-400 Zlinmer Chas 413 Zirngiebel D 414 INDEX TO STOCK ADVERTISED a. col. 1; b, col. 2; c. col. 3: d. col. 4. .\butilon 414 .\lyssum 401-14-15 .Arauca.rla 400-01 Asparagus 391-93-94-98- 99-400-01-14-15--22 -Aspidistra 413 Asters 397 Azaleas 398-100 Bedding Plants . . .414d Begonias 401-14-15 Berberis 398 Boxwood 394-98 Bulbs 391-92-93-98 Cactus 401d Uallas 391-92-93 c'ampauula 397 Capsicum 415 Carnations ...391-98-99- 400-12-13-14-15-22 Chrysanthemums ...415 Cineraria ...393-97-415 Clematis 394-98-122 Coleus 400d Conifers 398 Crotous 414 Cryptomeria 400 Cuphea 400 Cut Flowers ..416-17-18 Cycas 401 Cvclameu ....392-93-415 Dahlias 392 Daisies 393-401-14-15-22 Decorative Plants 400-01-14a Delphinium . . . 393-97-98 DuUia 398 Ulelytra 397-98 Digitalis 397-98 Dracaena 398-400-01-13-14-15 Eupatorlum 413 Euphorbia 401 Evergj-eens 394-98 Ferns 393-400-01-13-14-15 Fern Spore . 401 Ficus 400-01 Freesia 392-93 Fruits 394-9S l>unkia 397-98 Genista 400-14 Geraniums . .400d-14-15 Gladioli 392 Grevillea 401 Hardy Perennlals.394-97 Heliotrope 413 Hollyhocks . .398-401-14 Hyacinths 391-92-93 Hydrangeas 398-401-15-22 Impatlens 414 Iris 397-98 Ivy 398-415-22 Lantana 415 Ulacs 398 Lilies ..391-92-93-98-401 Ix,bella 397-98 Myosotls . .398-401-14-15 Narcissus 391-92-93 Nursery Stock 393-94-98 Orchids 400-01 Palms 400-01-13-14 Pandanus 401 Pansy 392-93-98-401-14-15d-22 I'eonles 391-93-94-9S Phlox 397 Pinks 401 Polnsettlas 400-01 Plumbago 415 Primula 393-98-99-401-14-15-22 Privet 394 I'vrethrnm 398 Rhododendrons 398 Roses 394-98-99-400-01-13 Seeds 393-9S Shrubs 394-98 Smllas 399-400-14-16-22 Solanum 414-15 Spiraea 397-9S Stevia 401-1.'"> Swalnsona 415 Sweet William 401 Trees 393-94-98 •I'rltoma 393-97-98 Tulips 391-93d Vegetables 415 Viburnum 394C-98 Vines and Climbers 394-98 Vinca 414-15 Violets 397-98-400-14-15 Yucca 397-98 MISCELLANEOUS. .\rtlficial Leaves . . .419 Boilers 410-20-21-22 Bone Meal 399-400 Boxes 419 Collections 398 Decorative Greenery 41S-19 Designs 418-22 Engravings 393 Ferlillzers 392C-99-400-19 Fittings 420-21 Florists' Letters. .419-20 Florists' Supplies 417-18-19-20-22 Flower Pots. Tubs, etc 420 Galax 419 Glass 410-20-21-22 Glazing Points ..410-19 Greenhouse Bldg 420-21-22 Gutters 420-21 Hose 410 Immortelles 419 Insecticide 407-19-20-22 Landscape Architects 39S Lumber 410-21-22 Mastica 421 Moss and Peat. .392-419 Miushroom Spawn 391-92 Newspaper 419 Paints and Paint Sup- plies 410-20 Pipe. Joints, Valves 410-21 Pumps 410 Putty 420 Removal Notices 411-16 Ribbons 419 Sash 410-21 Sprayer 420 Stakes and Supports 392-413-19 Tools and Implements 410-20 Ventilators 410-20-21-22 W'ants 410 Water Tower 420 Wire 419 Wired Toothpicks . .419 E.G.HILLCO. Wholesale Florists RICMMOIND, IIND. Ueotlon Tbe FlorlstB* Excbancc wbeo wrltiog. Contents. American Pomological Society. ... 398 Among Growers (Illus.) 404-5 Aster Kate Lock (lUus.) 406 Begonia, a Rediscovered 403 Books Received 402 Business Difficulties 407 Carnations at Queens, N. T 412 Ciirysanthemum Society of Am- erica 402 Club and Society Doings 409 Dahlias — Ma.ssachusetts Farms, Shows at San Francisco and New Bedford, Mass 396 Eckford, Henry, Illness of 402 Fall Flower Shows, List of 407 Firms Who are Building 407 Fishermen's Luck. Two (Illus.) ... 403 Florists' Clubs, Work of 409 Heating 420 Hilmers, Daphne (Portrait) 396 Ilex opaca, Supplt 402 Kniphofla. R. Wilson-Ker 405 Market, Review of The 407 National Council of Horticulture. . 402 Novelties for 1906 (Illus.) 406 Nursery Department (Illus.) 395 OBITU.^RY — Hugo Stahlhut 4 02 O'Mara's, P., Trip West (Illus.) . 40S-9 Phloxes, Propagation of 396 Plant Breeding, Interest in 403 Question Box 414 Readers' Views, Our 403 Reflections on (Current Topics. ... 403 Seed Trade Report 393 TRADE NOTES — Kalamazoo, Newport, R. I.. Utica 406 Indianapolis 407 Baltimore. Boston, Chicago, New York. Philadelphia - -411 Buffalo. Grand Rapids. Louisville, St. Louis, Washington 416 Cincinnati, San Francisco 417 Colorado Springs 419 Week's Work. The 400 600 Golden Gate, 3« In <«' CARNATIONS 2.500 Enchantress, 600 Woleott, 100 Kooaevelt 500 Queen Loniee, from field. ■Write for Prices. Worcester Conservatories, Wircester, Mass. 4 ertr^ |\/\/ Field-grown, good strong 1 3UU IVY plants, 16.00 per 100 : $60.00 per 1000. Cash with order, please. John Gilkinson, 671 Hambarg Av., Brooklyn, N.Y. Mention The Florlata' Eichange when writing. £ID£1. LATHIS Gnaphallatn Alpinnm, ^ In.. $10.00 per 100; 3 in., «l'>.oo per 100. ALYJSSDQI, Double Giant, 2f^ In.. $2.00 per 100; 3 in., $3.00 per 100. Albert Knapper, Uwndale* Philadelphia, Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. BARTLETT'S Pure Bone Flour Twenty-eight yeare have proved its value GEORGE S. BARTLETT,'' "---°---'^-"* ll»nt1no th^ rinrlBta* NEWPOKT, KY. FIELD-CROWN Asparagus Sprengeri Those who have purchased our field- grown plants In the past are conTinced that they are much superior to pot^ grown, both for pots and bench culture. When housed, they immediately start into active growth, throwitig up numer- ous growths, which come to perfection much earlier than thosefrom pots. Field culture adds to the vigor of the plants and an enormous crop of green is the result. PLANT NOW FOR WINTER GREIN Bushv plants ready for 4, 5 and 6 in. pots, $6.00, $8.00 aud $10.00 per 100. CHINESE PRIMROSES (Single) Our stock ie grown from the best se- lected European strain, which has given satisfaction wherever grown. Fineplants from 2% In. pots, ready for immediate shift, in white, clear light pink, blue and bright scarlet, $3.00 per 100. Send for Fall List offering: manr other Desirable Plants NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Micli. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. Do you want tiie very best Florists' Rose for all kinds of decorative work? We are booking orders now for ■^^%r«#^^U%r Be^l^lMC 50 to 100 plants at $7.50 per 100. DOKOTriT rBltlViriO write for prices on large lots. Send for reprint of what A. 8. riwanson said about It in "Florists' Beview" of Jane 15, 190S, and reports of other prominent floriBte, -„-. CRIMSON KAMBLKB. two years, strong. 99.00 per 100. HYBRID PEBPETUALS, good assortnient, 99.00 to $10.00 per 100. Send for onr Wholesale Price List. Use printed stationery. We send It only to the trade. JACKSON & PERKINS CO., Newark, New York. Own Rott ROSES Fine Stock Bride, Bridesmaid, Golden Gate, 31n. pots $7.00 per 100: $80.00 per 1000. Sunrise, SuQset» Perle» Chatenay, Ivory, 3 in., $8 00 per 100. Franz Deepen, Killamey,31n..$10.00perl00. Pres. Carnot, Kaiserin, 3 In., $8.00 per lOO. CRAFTED FINE STOCK Bride, Bridesmaid, Golden Gat«, Carnot, Kaiserin, Testoat, La France. Wootton. Watteville. Albany, Franz Deegen, they are In 3 Inch pots, at $15.00 per 100. Killarney. from 3 In. pots, $18.00 per 100. Field- Grown CARNATION Bcalthy Slock 1st Bize 2d Bize Per 100 Per 100 TVlilte I,aw8on $10 OO $8 OO Nelson Fisher 8 OO 6 00 Jadse Hinsdale 8 00 6 00 M. A. Fatten 8 00 6 00 Lieot. Peary U OO 10 00 TChitcBradt 8 00 6 00 a.M.Bradt 7 00 S 00 The Qneen 7 00 6 00 Alpine Glow, Mornin^Olory, Mrs. F. Joost. W^hite Cloud, 1st size, tS.OO per 100 : MO.OO per 1000. 2d size, $4.(iO per 100; $30.00 per 1000. Melba, Prosperity, Pink Armazindy, Viola Allen, Governor Woleott, Qneen Loaise, let size, $6.00 per 100; 2d size. $1.00 per 100. Adonis and Alaska. 2d size, light, $3.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI 3 in. pots, $6.00 per lOO. SIMILAX From 2^{ in. pots, $3.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. WOOD BRO»., rishkill, New York 400 The Florists' Bxchange KENTIAS As Good As Can Be Grown JOSEPH HEACOCK liVYNCOXE, I»A. Mention The Florists' Exchange when lyrltlng. R08E8 We have 1000 Bride, 1000 Brides- maid, 1000 Qolden Gate and 1000 Ivory, in 3 in. pots, in prime condition, whicii we otter at S50.00 per 1000. A. 6UDE BROTHERS, Washington, D. C. 1314 F Street, N. W. Mention The Florlstfl' BichanRe when writing. PIREBONEMEAL Bose growers wlio are troubled to secure PURE EAW BONE MEAL stiould write to CABROLL S. PAGE, HYDE PARK, VT. He guarantees liis product unqualifiedly as being an absolutely pure, natural, ground bone with none of the gluten or other valu- able ingredients removed. His price for a 200-pound barrel is only $3.25, freights paid to nearly all points. Write him saying that you saw his advertisement in The Florists' Exchange, and he will send you a sample free, postpaid. Mention Tbe Florists' Exchange when writing. BABY RAMBLER 2H ia. pots, strong plants, clean and healthy, tl.OU per doz.; tS.OO per lou; I'i in., $7.00 per KX). la Detroit ^^ '° • *""' "" '°°- Crimson Rambler 2in.«o«p"i«> H. p. ROSES, fine young Btuff, 2 Inch pota, $3.00 per 100 General Jacqnemlnot Mme. Clias. Wood Magna Charta Mrs. John Lalng Ball of Snow Captalo Christy Paul Neyron Jno. Hopper TKA and EVEBBLOOMING varieties, 2H In.. $2.00 per 100 C. Soupert Kalserln White Cochet Helen Gould Ivory La France Maman Cochet Etolle de Lyon Marechal Niel 8ouv.de Pierre Netting Two-year-old plants of above varieties ready October 1. Send your lists for prices. JOHN A. DOYLE, «^T.r. Springfield, Oliio ir«Btlon Th« Florlflta' Bxrtaaoew wbas wriMnr ;^300,000 ROSES *^p^ H. P., H. T., T., B., Cl., etc. j Ready to ship from 2H and i in. pots. ® The LEEDLE Floral Co., "'"i'f.^r"' Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Azalea Indica Fine, .bushy plants, 10 to 12 inches. PINK, WHITE and RED Pine Forcing Varieties Dozen, $3.50; 100, $25.00 O.V.ZANGEN, Seedsman, Hobeken, N.J. UeotloD the Flortif Bbtcbange wbeo wrttlOK. ORCHID5 Arrived In splendid condition : Cattleya Schroederae, C. labiata, C. Trianae, C. Warnerli, C l>owiaua and C. Gigas. Write for prices. LAQER & HURRELL. Summit, N. J. Orchid Growers and Importers Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. HOLLY FERNS 2.600 large, bushy plants. In 3 In. pota, now ready for shipment. This is one of the best ferns for house culture and you will make no mistake if you grow some for your holiday trade. $6.00 per 100. ASSORTED FERNS LVoeries! have 35,000 in 2 In. pots, the beat stoca I have ever offered. They are clean, healthy plants, very full and bushy and Just what you require tor a discriminating trade. Among the varieties are:Pteri8 cretlca albo lineata. Wlmsetti. tre- mula magniflca, Gllbertl, Sieboldl, aerrulata adlantoldes, Cyrt<:)mium falcatum. Aspidlum tsussemense and Adlantum pubeacens In as- sortment. $3.00 per 100. Axpldium tsussemense, absolutely perfect stock, In 3 in. pots, $6.00 per 100. 0A8H, PLEASE R G. HANFORD, Norwalk, Conn. Mention the FlorlBts' Eichange when wrttlpg Tarrytown Fern Per 100 Blegantlssima, 2^ in $16.00 KENTIA FORSTERIANA, made- up 3 plants in a 4 in. pot . . . 25.00 KENTIA BELMOREANA . . . 25.00 ARECA LUTESCENS .... 12.00 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, Sin. pots 7.00 QENISTA, 5 in. pots 15.00 No order of less than ten plants ac- cepted. CHAS. H. CAMPBELL, Philadelphia, Pa. 360I Germantown Ave. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. PHILADELPHIA RAMBLER 4 to 5 ft.. $15.00 per 100; 3 to 4 ft.. $12.00 per 100; 2 to 3 ft.. $10.00 per 100. THE CONARD & JONES CO., WEST GROVE, PA. Uentlon The Florists* Bxdianffe when writtnc Field-Grown ROSES Tender and Hardy Wholesale list now ready. Pay you to get it. CALIFORNIA ROSE CO. i.,o8 AiiKeles. Ifentton the FlorlBts* Bxcbange when writing. ^ ^* Timme*s Timely Teachings. Snapdragons. One of the best paying crops to succeed the early chrysanthemums is a house of the tall and large flowering varieties of snapdragons. Although many of our best florists have now gone extensively into this culture, it will be some time before it will be overdone. As in all other branches of the cut flower industry, the high-grade product will always meet with a lively demand, and it is only the rais- ing of the exceptionally fine spikes of snapdragons that holds out a promise of rich returns. These fine blooms cannot be raised under methods of culture em- ployed by the majority of growers, who raise the plants in the field as tliey would carnations, lift them late in the Fall, af- ter the benches have been cleared and then force the Summer growth into bloom. Any other of the many by crops now raised, such as sweet peas, mignonette, etc., would pay better than the snapdragons so cultivated. To make the point of great- est importance in snapdragon culture un- der glass, the one never fully understood by most growers, perfectly clear, I am compelled to repeat that it is not the top growth made during the Summer — the first shoots of the young plants — we look to for the flowers which bring the high- est price, and indeed make indoor culture of this old-fashioned favorite worth while. Plants grown in the field, and hfted in the Fall, display a dense growth of strong underground shoots. These are the bring- ers of profit in this culture, but to fully come up to the grower's expectations these shoots, after having once started, must never receive a setback or check, such as is unavoidably entailed in the lift- ing of field-grown snapdragons, which are among the worst plants to lift and to-keep alive after the operation. To raise snapdragons of great value for the market, such as will make this cul- ture a source of profit, it becomes neces- sary to either plant the rooted cuttings, or seedlings raised in early Spring, at once, into the bench or solid bed, or to carry the fast-growing young stock along in pots until the bench room is available. This latter course is the one to pursue if the snapdragons are to follow chrys- anthemums or any other Summer stock. Such plants should now be outdoors, and in four or five -inch pots, be a foot or more in height, quite bushy, and ready to bloom. All such flowers on the plants now must be nipped out, at the same time encouraging the growth by regu- lar attention to the details of ordinary good plant culture. In benching this stock, care must be taken of the new growth, which is now beginning to ap- pear above ground, and which, after be- ing transplanted into the bench, will push its way up to the light astonishingly fast. After it has reached a length of about eight inches, the first growth is cut away clean, the second or main growth now requiring the full attention of the gi-ower. BOSTON FERNS Taken from benoh. $8.00 to $25.00 per 100. Extra fine stock. AraucariaExcelsa ^r^,Vc^. Asparagus Plumoaus, fine stock, 3>.: In. pots, $10.00 per 100; 4 In. pots. $14.00 per luO. WM. A. BOCK, No. Cambrldga, Mass. Ueodon The Flortita' ExcbaoKe wbeo writlDV- 2 In., $1.26 per 100. Per 100. CRYPTOMERIA JAPONICA, 21n tS.OO 4 in 10.00 CUPHEA (Cigar Plunt), 2 In 1.26 E. I. RAWLINCS. Quakertown. Pa. Mention The FlorletB' Bxchapge when writing. 4in. RUBBERS $3,00 per Dozen. TimM Ow«viaiM( Hardy Pinks. 6 named vars. r 6 0-brown H»'''^p>'iox,io • U.OO per 100. ' O--'*""! PoPPJe. Uini FTQ Field-grown PrlnceBS of "Wales, ■'"^^'*' Marie Louise, Swanley White, J4.00 per 100. AAnAnapiic Plniuosus, Sprengeri, wr'*nMUUO 2 In., $2.00 per 100. DRAC/EHA INOIVISA JJ-^ f^^",.';" per 100. Still have a tew fleld-grown CARNATIONS lett. THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, Ohio Uentlon The FlortBti' Bxcbange when wrltlnK. SCOTTll FERNS Palms, Araucaria», Aspidistras Pamlanns Utili^t. HERMAN MAENNER, Maspeth, N.Y. Collins and Mount Olivet Aves. Mention the FlorJaf ' Bicbangp when writing BAKER'S FERNS Best assorted varieties for diebera, $3.00 per 100; $26.00 per 1000. Satisfaction, or your money back. C. F. BAKER & SON Cornelia St., Utica, N. Y. Mention the Florlsf Bichapie when writing. FERNS A good variety of the right kinds tor filling fern dlehes, etc., 2}i inch, $3.00 perlOO. KKNTlASandCOCOS, nice tor centers, 2 ^4 Inch, 10 cts. each ; $9.00 per 100. KKNXIA. BBI^MORKANA, 6 inch pots, 60 cts. each. B08X0N and PEARSON KER^S, from bench, ready tor 6 Inch pots, 26 cts. each. H. WESTON, HEMPSTEAD, N. Y. Mention The ilorlsta* Bxcbange when writing. BOSTON FERNS PalmSy Drac8enas Geraniums, Coleus and general bedding stock in large quantltleB. Write for prices. Cash or references. L.H.FOSTERESTATE,SfDorchester,Mass. Uentlon The Florists' Bxcbange when writing. SCOTTll See my advt. In Issue of August 12. JOHN SCOTT, olltSifisr,. Brooklyn, N.Y. Branch: E. 46th St. and Rutland Rd., Flatbush Telephone, 1207 WUllamebnrg. Uentlon the FlorlBts' Exchange when writing. NEPHROLEPIS Barrowsil, $25 per 100. Scottii, 2y, In., $5 per 100. Bostons, 2% in., $3 per 100. Henry H. Barrows & Son, Whitman, Mass. Uentlon the riorista* Bxcbange when writing. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS Fine stock from 3 inch pots, $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. VIOLETS Marie lionise* strictly clean, healthy plants, from soil, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Smaller ones half above rates. R. KIL60URN. Clinton, N. Y. Mpntlon tbe Florliitii' Bichango whpo writing. BOSTON FERNS Extra fine. 6 In., $35.00; 6 In., $26.00: i In., $10.00 per 100. DICDQnMI Extra tine, 6 in., $10.00; 6 In., ricnouni $3000; «in., *i6.oo: 3 in., $t.oo: 2X In., $4.00 per 100. CrnTTII ■^ery strong. 2>j' In., $8.00; 3 In., OtiUIIII $12.00; 4 In., $20.00 per 100. nl IRRFn& * »l" $20.00; 6 In., $26.C0; KtJDDLK^ 6 lu., $35.00 per 100. P0IN8ETTI48 ''' '°- ''il m. 50,000 R0&E8 ITn'VZfr'Z White and Pink Tocliet, Hermosa. Soupert, Brabant, Qui on Scarlet, La France, Kalserln. J.D.BRENNEMAN Box 24 HARRISBURG, PA. Mention the riorlatj* Bxchanffl when wrftlnc. September .'10, 190S The Plorists^ Exchange 401 Poinsettias. All (hi- hir^rr pliints of poinsettias not bciK-lK'd .slimild now bt- bir'yond their last shift, or be ropotted for the last time before another week is gone. Any dis- turbance of tlie roots after the first of October has a tell-tale effect on the I)lants. greatly lowering their value as an article of commerce for the Christ- mas trade and greater than all the cultu- ral manipulations before that date. Poin- settias are also moie exacting in the matter of heat than many other plants not less tropic:! I; and as to feeding, they are the \erifsl flora I epicures, requiring for their welllxjng regular potations of Ikiiiid fertilizer- from now on. But it pays well to grant them this mode of high liv- ing: poinsettias will not be anything but miserable failures under common green- house treatment. A clean foliage, bright, deep gieen. free from mealy hugs, and grand, large- sized biacts of intense bril- liance, will be the final outcome, if a temperature not much below tin.-* 70 mark can be maintained right along in the sun- niest house on the place, where the plants can be regularly fed twice a week, are given sufficient room and a spraying with lukewarm water several times a day. Cut- tings struck in August, as advised in season, should now be in two or three- inch pots. These, being intended for the filling of pans and fancy dishes, should not be tj'ansplanted into larger pots after this; nor should they be encouraged by heat to make too fast a growth, which would send them up to a most undesir- able height. Grotons. In propagating crotons by cuttings, or by mossing the stems of specimens that have grown too lanky or out of good shape, none but well-colored shoots, or tops, should be taken for the work, which could now be done as well as at any other time in the year. All crotons and other stock of that class, including palms, ficus. etc.. which were cultivated to advantage in the field during the Summer, should now be in pots and under glass, and any still out should be potted up without de- lay. In doing this, the smallest possible pots and ordinary good soil should be used. In a temperature of about 70 de- grees, combined, if possible, with some bottom heat, and kept a little close, shad- ed and sprayed, the plants will soon be- come sufficiently established tc again stand exposure to the full light and the cooler air of Autumn, both of which will do much toward heightening the color. A stinted allowance of plant food and ront room, or a pot-bound condition of th(-' plants, also has this effect. We look for vigor in the growth of palms and most other decorative plants and promote a luxuriant vegetation by encouraging treat- ment. In the culture of crotons we aim to restrict an over-abundance of vital energy, take recourse to retarding in some form or other, all in order to impart bright coloring to the plants, which, next to their peculiar habit of growth, makes them the beautiful subjects we admire. Ardlslas. Of the several varieties of Ardisia cren- ulata, the Japanaese type is most easily raised, but for all that it is not the best kind to grow. Its foliage is not as ef- fective as that of the European variet>-. and the branches, when well fruited, have a disagreeable way of drooping one over the other. Nor are they as evenly set around the main center — a defect gfeatly marring the symYnetry of the finished plants. Ardisias must have a place in the full sunlight, but do not need a great heat for the coloring of the fruit. A tem- perature of 55 degrees is about right for all those plants that have their berries well set. Too great a heat is apt to pre- maturely force out a new growth, which is not wanted now. Cyclamen. Plants of cyclamen intended for the holidays of early Winter must now be housed, if they are still in frames. A bench close to the light should be given over to this important culture, in a housi' where a temperature of 60 degrees can easily be kept up. should a batch some- what backward require it later in the season. Fumigating in mild form at regu- lar intervals should not be omitted at present, but after the flowers have he- gun to show color it must be discontin- ued. It is a good plan to spread a layer of fresh tobacco stems around and be- twten the plants to keep down the trou- blesome aphis, FRED. W. TIMME. FEUVS OOR SPEGIHLTY CIBOTIUM SCHIEDEI. We have a large stock of this most beautiful Tree Fern in finest jcrowinE condition 3 in., $30.00; 4 in., $50.0i': 6 in.. $70.00; 8 in., $226.00 per lOU. 10 in. from $5.00 to to $7.00 each; 12 in. $15.00 each. For larger speci- mens, prices on application. Assorted Ferns for Jardinieres, fine bushy stock, in all the beet varieties, from 2H in. pots, $3.00 per lUO; $26.00 per 1000. 2E0 at 1000 rate. Fresh Fern Spores, our own collection, 36c. per trade pkt. : $4.00 per doz. Anderson & Chrlstensen, Short Hills, N.J Uentlon The Florists' Exchange when writing. POINdETTIA 2% Inch pots, $5.00 per 100 BABY RAMBLERS 2% In. pots, stronK, health;, (12.00 per 100 (JASU n. C. STCINnorr, west noboken, N. J. Mfntlnn The FlorlRtw' BlPhangp when writing. DnCTHM CCDMC ^ *°- PO'^, extra flne. DUolUH rLnllo StO.OOperlOO; 2 1n. pots runners, $6.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS PI,UMOSrS NANUS, 3 In.. te.OOperlOO: 4 In., tlO.DO per 100. Extra flne. Fine KrlUe Roses, 4 In., $6.00 per 100. Bridesmaid Itoses, 4 In., $6.00 per 100. Cash please, or satisfactory reference. WM. C. SMITH, 61st and Market Sts. Philadolphia, Pa Mnntlon The Plnrlsts' Exchange when writing. ORCHIDS FLORISTS' ORCHIDS Largest Importers, Exporters, Qrowers and Hybridizers In the world. SANDER & SONS, St. Albans, England Agent. A. Dlmmook, 31 BaroUj St., N. T. Olty Mention The Florists' Eschanpe when wrltlnR. Plumosns Nanus, fine 3 In. stock, i860 plants for $76 00. We want the room. This advt. will only be here once, 80 order qulc* if you want the stock. Cash With Order. JOSEPH TOWELL, Paterson, N. J. Mpntlon Thp Florists' Bxohnnep when wrltlne. Decoraiive Plants Latania Borbonica, 2H in. pots, $3.'0; 31n., $6,0U; 4 in. , $15.00 per 100. Large specimen plants, from $2 00 to $6.00 each. Kentla Beliuoreana and Fosteriana, 214 in> pots, $8.00; 3 ill.. $16 00; 5 ln.,$.i0.00 per luO;ttin. $15.00 per doz.; 7 in. and upward, ^1.76 to $36.00 Areca LutescenSja in. $10.00; 4 in. $20.00 per 100; 6 In.. $1.00 each and upward. Pandanus Ltills, 21n. pots, »3.00; 4 In., $20.00 per 100. Dracaena Indivisa, 6 in. pots, $16.00; Oin., $25.00 per 100. Phoenix Ke<-Iinata.6fn pots, $36.00 per 100. Phti-nix <-'anarieiieis, fine specimen plants, from $3.00 to $35.00 each. Ficus eiastioa, 4In. pots, $25.00; 6 In., $40.00; 6 in., $65.00 per 100. Araucaria Excf'Isa, 6 In. pots, $85.00 per 100. FKRNS, Assorted, for fern dishes. 2U in. pots, $3,00 per 100. $?&.0i>piT 1000. Boston and Pler- soni»4in. pots. SI6 00; 6 tn .$25.00; 6ln.,$EiOUO per loo. Nephroleiiis Coini>a(-ta, 3 In. pots. $8.00; 4in..$l&.('0perlU0. Plants in Flue Condition. JOHN BADER, Troy Hill, Allegheny, Pa. Mention the yiorlsts' Bxchange when writlm Boston Perns From bench, 3 in. pots, 6c.; for 4 In., 10c. ; run- ners, fl.OO per 100 ; $9.00 per 1000. CnilTTII 'o' 3 In., 12«o.; 4 In., 20c.; 6in., 40c.: OUUIlii runners, 3c. For 7, 8, 9 in. pots, 80c.; 6. 6 In., 40c. PIERSONI for 3 In., ec; 4in..I2«c.; runners, 2c. TARRYTOWN, or ELEGANTISSIMA i?,v%T„: 50c.; 5 in., 76c.; for 2' \. In., 20c.; 5, Bin, 75c. FLOWERING BEGONIAS 8kindB,2«in.,2>^c. RUBBERS top grown, 4 in., 2Cc.; 6in.,30c. DOUBLE DAISY !?,"aT,t'i2.6o°p1ri^oSf^'^""'"' HARDY PINK F^d, 6 Wnds. 3«c. Uni I VUnnif very large one-yearoias, 10 double nULLinuun varieties, and single mixed, $2.50 per 100; $i2.60 per 1000. DOUBLE ALYSSUM ^ant, 2 m., 2c. STEVIA SERRATA FleW plants, Sc. SWEET WILLIAMS «.<,o per 1000. BABY PRIMROSES 2 tenets. PAN^Y PI ANT^ I'be kinds that sells on sight. rnnoi rLnniO $3.00 per 1000. 2,000 or more $2.50 per 1000. FORGET-ME-NOTS Je7fSi"'°""°^ "'"'■ "'" ASPARAGUS P.N.fine,2in.,2cte. Cash , or 0. O. D. Direct all orders plainly to BYERBROS.,Chainbersburg,Pa. Mention The Florists' Exchange when writing. THE AMERICAN CARNATION Price, $3. SO A. T DEL*M«REP 6 & PUB. CO. LTD. 2-8 Duane Street, New Yorit BOSTON FERNS From bench, ready for ff In. pots, $25.00 per 100. KuiinerH, $1.50 per l(t(). PIPOCOIMI ^iii- pots, $35.00 per 100 ; ■■■"■^^^i'*' ■ Runners, »2.00 per luO. FRANK X.DIENST,Midd!etown,N.Y. H» firanil Avenui'. ilentloD theFlorlBta' Ej<-hange when writing. 'S 4a HOVSHS loo.ooo PLrAPiTB Sprays or Htrln^s In any quantity EMERSON C. MgFADDEN Tei.28A SHORT HILLS. N.J. Mention the Florl8tB'_ Exchanire_when writing. »fc^JS>4^^^4.»>^^^>t.^>^,^..^>^ Ferns, Asparagus Poinsettia, etc. A8|i%rag:us Plumosu8,2;iJin.,$3.00perlOO. As paragrus'SpreuK'eri, 2)^ In. , $2.60 per 100. Grevlllea Robusta. 2^ In.. *3.00 per 100. Hniiill Ferns for Ferneries. All the best and most hardy varieties Strong bushy plants. $3.00 per 100; $25,00 per 1000. Primula Obconica, grand strain, 2% in., $3.00 per 100. Primula Sinensis, large-flowered, 2^ in., $3.00 per 100. Geraninnis. Full list of new and standard varietlet.. Late spring struck plants, $3.00 per 100. Boston Ferns, 2H Inch. $.3.00 per 100; 6 Inch, heavy. $15.00 per lOO; 7 inch, heavy, $60.oo per 100; 8 Inch, heavy, $75. Oo per 100. Begronias, flowering, in variety, $3.00 per 100. Hydrangrea Otaksa, strong plants from field, bushy, good for 6 to 7 in. pota, $12.00 per 100, Cycas Revolnta. A large stock of email sized Oycas, will make (luicb Bellers; bright, fresh stock, just rlirht for rt-tail sales. 4 to 0 leaves. 35c,; tt to 8 leaves, 6uc.; 8 to 10 leaves, 75c,; 10 to 12 leaves. $1.00, Kentia Belmureana ami Forsteriana. Grand values, $l.5'i, $2.00. $2.50 and f 3.00 each. No better stock in the country. Ficus Elastica. A line of Imported plants, 12 to 15 in, hifj;h. nicely hardened out of doors, $25.00 per 100, Fuphorbia Jacc|uinii«;flora. An old fash- ioned winter-flowering plant, grand when nicely done; 4 in. branched plants, $10.00 per 100. Fpipliyllum Makoyanum and E. Trnn- catum Vlolaceum (Lobster Claw Cactus) ; strong, 2 year heads, $20.00 per 100. Lllium Harrisii, 5 to 7 in., $3.50 per 100. Lilium Uarrisii, 7 to 0 in.. $7.00 per 100. Send for Price Mst Mo. 5. THE STORRS ^ HARRISON CO. PAINESVILLE, OHIO Mf Dtlim Thf KlorlHTw Kxchunife when writing. Godfrey Aschmanu ^^^i WW ■ ^% The Key to Success THE WHOLE WORLD AROUSED "NOT A KOPHK FOR IBiDHMNITV,*' so WItte said, and won a billion for Russia. Follow the example of Witte; stick to your word. Love your business; don't give In or break down under the strain of dally life. Courage, shrewdness, energy, and honesty le the motto that made Godfrey Aschmann a success- ful boslness man. BE WIDE AWAKE and look at the rnmarkably low prices on Araucaria ExceUa now quoted. Fill your empty hot houses now while the weather per- mits shipping, with something that will yield you 100 per cent, profit on your Investment. Godfrey Aschmann's Araucaria Escelsa will do It, "When you undertake to do anything, do It EIGHT, or else don't begin." This Is our Motto, adopted ten years ago, when we commenced Importing the flrst lot of the well-known and so much admired Pet Plant. AKAVCARIA liXCECSA, from Belgium. This everlasting green foliage plant Is growing more in favor by tasteful plant buyers every year. Please watch the growth of our importations in ten years : First year, 100; second, 260: third, 500; fourth, 1.000: fifth, 2,000; this year, 1906, Is now the tenth anniversary, with 5.000. How many next year. 1906 ? The outlook le for 7,000. All of them grown tor me in Belgium under contract by an Araucaria specialist. I must say for the benefit of my customers that they were never before eo nice anc; largeforthemoney as this year. I herewith quote you special prices on them, for cash. JD3T LOOK: Ficus Flastlca, Imported, 4-in. pots, 25c.; 6-5"^ in., 36c. -400. each . 6 In. pots, 50c. each. Areca LutescenH, 3 sizes, i in., made up with 3 plants. 18 1ns. high, 20c.; 6-in., made up with 3 plants, 25-30-35 In. high, 40c., 60c. to 75c. each, Adiantum Cuneatuni (Maidenhair Fern) 4-In. pots, very strong, ready for 6 in. or 6 In., 15c. ; 5-In.. very strong, 26c. each. of America 6'^i-in. pots, 10 to 12 Ins. high. 2-yr. old. 3 tiers W.50 6K-in. pots, 13 to 16 Ins. high, 2-yr. old, 3 to 4 tiers 60 6-ln.pot8,16 to 18 Ins. high, 3-yr., 3to4tIer8. .76 6>i-ln. pots, 20 to 24 Ins. high, 3-yr. old. 6 to etiers..... 1.26 Araucaria Compacta Robusta, unusually large, very beautiful, 3 sizes, 3 to 4 tiers, 20 to 25 ins. wide. $1.60, $1.76 to $2.00 each. Glaaca, 6-ln, pots, 3 to 4 tiers, 16 to 24 Ina, wide, $1.26, $1.60, $1.76 each. Kentla Forsteriana, 30 to 36 In. blgb. lyr. old. $100; 4-yr. old. 25 to 30 In. high, 75c.: 4-in., made up with 3 plants, about 10 leaves in all. 20 to 25 ins. high, 26c. to 35c, each. Belmore- ana, made-up plants (large one in center, 3 smaller ones around), 7 in. pots, $1.60 to $1.76 each. A couple of many testimonials received lately : „ „ , Canon City, Colo.. July 29. 1906. DSAB SlK: My order for Araucaria Excelsa arrived In nice condition: they were all right- accept my thanks. e R. BESS. 52 William St., Birmingham, Vt.. Aug, 19, 1906. DEAK Sin: We received the Araucarlas In first-class shape; they are fine stock. Now we would like your prices on Kentla Belmoreana, Ficus Elastica, Azaleas and Scottll Fern, Like to buy all at one place If we can buy It Just as cheaply and get It Just as good. Thanking you for your good wishes, yours for business, TONER & SANBORN. Greenville, S. C, Sept. 12, 1905. Dear Sir: The Araucarlas recently received from you are flne and I can get a good profit handling your stock. j. NEWTON HOLLAND. All goods must travel at purchaser's risk. Please mention if pots are wanted. Cash with order, please, GODFREY ASCHMANN, •"p'„^L^"5«dT'V"A".^ WHOLESALE GROWER AND IMPORTER OF POT PLANTS ^^g;;^r^_ Mention The Florists' EJxchange when wrltlnr. Cocos Weddeliana, 3 In. pots, 16c. Boston Ferns, 4-in.. 20c. to 25c.: 6-In.. 30c., 35c., 40c. each. ; 6 in., 60c. each; 7 In.. 76c. Pierson Ferns. 4-in., 20c. to 25c.; 6-In. 6rc. ; 7-ln.. 76c. each. Scottii Ferns, 4-in., 20c. to 25c.; 6-in.. 75c. to $1.00 each. Latania Borbonica, 5-ln.. 30c. each. Asparag:u8 Piamosns Nanns* 3 in., $6.00 to $7.00 per 100; 4 In.. JilO.OO per 100, Hydrangea Otaksa, 6 in., 25c.; 4 Inch. 15c,; Large clumps tor tubs. 60c., 75c. and $1 each. 402 The Plorl-sts^ Exchange FODNDKD m 1888 A WcU; Medimn of Interchange for Florists, Nursenrmen Seedsmen and the Trade in general Exclusively a Trade Paper. Entered at New York Post OSice as Second Class Matte FQbllshed EVEHY SATURDAY by A. T. DE lA MARE PTG. AND PUB. CO. LTD. 2, 4, 6 and 8 Duane Street, p. O. Box" 1697. IVI riAl VOE3K Telephone 3765 John. I>l C- W H«»rir\. CHICAGO OinCE: 217 La SaUe Avenue. ILLUSTRAXrONS. Electrotypes of the illustrations used In this paper can usually be supplied by the publishers. Prices on application. YEARLY SUBSCRIPTIONS. United States. Canada, and Mexico. $1.00. Foreign countries in postal union, $2.50. Payable in advance. Remit by Express Money Order, draft on New York. Post Office Money Order or Registered Letter. The date on the address label indicates when sub- scription expires. REGISTERED CABLE ADDRESS: Flopex, New York. ADVERTISING RATES. One-half Inch, 75c.; %-inch. Jl.OO; 1-inch, $1.25. Spe- cial positions extra. Send for Rate Card, showing- dis- count of lOc, 15c., 25c., or 35c. per Inch on continuous advertising. For rates on Wants, etc., see column for Classified Advertisements. Copy must reach this office 5 p. m. Wednesday to secure insertion In issue of following Saturday. Orders from unknown parties must be accompanied with cash or satisfactory references. News of the Week in Brief. The National Council of Horticulture meets in Cleveland next week. Joe Hill, son of E. G. Hill, of Richmond, Ind.. is to be married next month. A large grocery concern in Philadelphia has opened a cut flower department. The English Garden speaks highly of the new Kniphofia R. Wilson-Ker. Parker Earle says there is a grand orcharding op- portunity in New Mexico for men with money and a zeal for the work. Some of the employees in the New York wholesale district are making arrangements to hold a grand ball on January 13, 1906. The dates on which the different committees of the Chrysanthemum Society of America will judge seed- lings are announced on this page. The young daughter of Florist Hilmers, of Chi- cago, has gained the favor of the Royal Family of Germany by her extraqrdinary musical qualifications. The report of the death of Frank C. Goble, of Verona. N. J., in last week's issue is incorrect. Mr. Goble is still living, and is now under a physician's care. William P. Kesteloo, of the Sunnyside Green- houses, Walden, N. Y., has filed a petition to have the firm declared bankrupt. Owen P. McDonald, a retail florist of New York, has filed a petition in bankruptcy. L. A. Goodman, of Missouri, has been elected presi- dent of the American Pomological Society. John Craig, of Cornell University, was re-elected secretary. He advocates a permanent home and permanent sec- retary for this organization. niness of Henry Eckford. The serious illness of Henry Eckford made it im- perative that the memorial presentation arrange- ments should be altered. It was decided that the illuminated address and the most handsome tea and coffee service on a salver should be taken to Wem. This was done, and the presentation made quietly on Saturday morning, September 9, the recipient being in bed and exceedingly weak. Mr. Eckford was most deeply affected, and could scarcely thank the fiiends who had subscribed to the gift. He made his grati- tude clear, and also his sorrow that he could not meet his friends in Edinburgh, according to arrange- ments. Everyone will desire to sympathize with the family of this great man in his illness. It is good to know that he suffers no pain except during pe- riods of coughing, and that he knows the members of his family as they tend to him at his bedside. The total sum of the contributions Is £58 17s. 9d.— Journal of Horticulture. THIS WEEK'S SUPPLEMENT. nex Opaca. Holly berries and holly branches are known to every person in this country, we think, so much is holly used at Christmas time, but there are very many who have never seen the trees growing. There are many of them in a wild state extending over a wide range of our country, but there are few of theni of as handsome a shape as the one seen in the photograph, for the reason that this one has had room to spread as it will, while in most cases the wild ones are restricted by other trees growing near them. This one is a fine specimen, and Edward Teas, who furnished the picture, soys of it: "The American holly shown in the accompanying plio- tograph was received by mail from New Jersey, nearly forty years ago, by John C. Teas, while in Indiana, brought by him to Missouri in 1869 and planted where it now stands. It is more than twenty feet high and almost as broad, very dense and compact to the ground- Until the last few years it was not very fruitful, the blooms being pistillate, but recently It has annually produced its bright red berries in the greatest abundance, far surpass- ing the wild holl.v in beauty and fruitfulness. It is an frbject of universal admiration throughout the year, but particularly so through the entire late Fall, Winter and early Spring, when the red berries stand out in pleasing contrast to the dark green leaves. The berries remain on the tree till gathered by birds in March and April." What Mr. Teas says of its present fruitfulness, in contrast to its earlier performances, is interesting, and raises the question whether a change has taken lilace in the character of the flowers, or whether they have become fertilized by some other nearby blos- soms. Mr. Teas does not give a chie to this. If no other trees have been planted near it, the supposition is that the character of the flowers has changed from pistillate to perfect ones. This may be possible, we think, for we know of a tree which formerly bore every year, but which for very many years past has ceased to do so, while apparently in good health. Hollies are difficult to transplant at all times, ex- cepting when they have been root pruned or trans- planted often. Nurserymen adopt the plan of prun- ing them severely on removal, and cutting oft every leaf at the same time. When this is done there is a very good chance of their living. As many plants are altogether sterile, if one can be had which has already proved itself a berry-bearing one, so much the better for the planter. This tree of Mr. Teas reminds us of some beautiful ones we saw in the public grounds of Washington, D. C. There are some there of great size and good shape. JOSEPIJ MEEHAN. Clirysantliemuin Society of America. Pre.sident Duckham has announced the committees to examine seedlings and sports on dates as fol- lows; October 7, 14. 21 and 2S, November 4, 11, 18 nnd 25, 1905. Exhibits to receive attention from the committees must in all cases be prepaid to destination, and the entry fee of $2 should be forwarded to the secretary not later than Tuesday of the week preceding exam- ination, or may accompany the blooms. Special at- tention is called to the rule requiring that sports, to receive a certificate, must pass three committees. NEW YOFIK. — Eugene Dailledouze. chairman, care of New York Cut Flower Co.. Sixth avenue and Twenty-sixth street; Arthur Herrington. Thomas Head. PHILADELPHIA, PA.— A. B. Cartledge, chairman, 1514 Chestnut street; John Westcott, Wm. K. Harris. BOSTON. MASS.— E. A. Wood, chairman; Wm. Nicholson. James Wheeler. Ship to Boston Flower Market, care of John Walsh. CINCINNATI, O.— R. Witterstaetter, chairman; James Allen, Wm. Jackson. Ship to Jabez Elliott Flower Market, care of janitor. CHICAGO. ILL.— J. S. Wilson, chairman; J. B. Dea- mud and Phil Hauswirth. Ship care of J. B. Deamud, 51 Wabash avenue. The official scales of the C. S. A. are as follows: For Commercial Purposes For Exhibition Purposes Color 20 Color 10 Form 15 Stem 5 Fullness 10 Foliage 5 Stem 15 Fullness 15 Foliage 15 Form 15 Substance 15 Depth 15 Size 10 Size 35 Total Richmond, Ind. 100 Total 100 F. H. LEMON, Secretary. OBITUARY. Hugo Stahlhut. Hugo Stahlhut. florist. Brooklyn. N. Y.. died two weeks a^o of heart failure. Deceased was born in Germany 38 years ago. He came to the United States 15 years ago, starting in business at Cypress Hills three years later, subsequetitly removing to Shep- herd avenue and New Lots, where he had built up quite a business. He was a man of the strictest integrity and a hard worker. He leaves a widow to mourn his loss. — B. BOOKS RECEIVED THE VEGETABLE GARDEN (New Edition). De- scription and Culture of the Garden Vegetables of Cold and Temperate Climates. By MM. Vilmorin- Andrieux. of Paris; English Edition published un- der the direction of W. Robinson, London, former- ly of "The Garden." Publishers, E. P. Dutton & Co., New York. The names of the eminent authors of this book, coupled with that of the gentleman under whose di- rection the English edition is published, are sufficient guarantee of its intrinsic worth. In his preface to the volume Mr. Robinson deplores the fact that too much space is given in most British gardens to the coarser vegetables, like cabbage and potatoes, and far too little to the more delicate and nutritious kinds, some of which are not usually grown at all, or so ill-grown as to be useless. He adds, also, that it is a practice of market gardeners to allow things to get old and hard before gathering, so as to fill their baskets. "They must be the best judges of their own affairs, but this practice is the cause of market vege- tables being often almost uneatable," remarks that will apply, with greater or less force, to conditions existing in the United States. Again, says Mr. Rob- inson, all who have gardens should fight against the deterioration of some of our best vegetables through the mania for size. Although the flavor of vegetables may not be so obvious as that of fruit, it is often their essential quality. A change in size by adding to the watery tissue of the plant may destroy the flavor, and doubling or trebling the size of the article itself, as has been done in the case of the Brussels sprout, which is no longer the little rosette of green, but a coarse cabbage sprout. Bad, too, is the raising of new varieties lacking in flavor, and abolishing old kinds from supposed deficiency in size. He has also a word to say as to present nomenclature methods. "Loss and confusion arise from the practice now common among seedsmen of naming almost every good vegetable after themselves. England has al- most a monopoly of the practice (the U. S. has its share also), which is not carried out in France. Hon- orable houses may do it for self-protection with us, but it is, nevertheless, a loss to the public, and scarcely less so to the trade. . . . The nomen- clature of our most valuable garden crops might well occupy the attention of a body composed of repre- sentative seedsmen and growers. It would not be very difficult to seek out and give their true names to all the older and finer types of our vegetables, and prevent contusion in the ftiture without interfering with the right to name a real novelty in a fitting way." The method adopted by the authors in their treatment of the subject is a clear and concise one. In alphabetical arrangement each plant is consid- ered; its botanical name, with the designation also in several languages, brief history, description, cul- ture under glass as well as in the open air, and uses are all given. A part of each descrip- tion on which much attention has been bestowed is that which refers to the seed. In addition to noting the cltaracter of its external appearance, the authors have been careful to state, as precisely as possible, its actual size and relative weight, and the length of time during which the germinating power of the seed of each species continues active. The work is profusely illustrated, and is invaluable as to the large amount of useful and instructive in- formation it imparts, which cannot fail to create interest in a greater variety of vegetables than now obtains. Copies of the book can be secured through the publishers of The Florists' Exchange, at the price ot $4.50. INDEX FILICUM. — Part III. of Professor Carl Christensen's admirable work, up to and including Cyathea. has been issued. It is published by H. Hagerups Boghandel, Copenhagen, Denmark. National Council of Horticulture. The National Council of Horticulture will hold a meeting at the time of the convention of the Civic Association, which occurs in the Chamber of Com- merce. Cleveland, O., October 4-6 inclusive. In addition to the objects noted in the proceedings of the Chicago meeting of the Council, held July 20, and previously referred to in these columns. Secre- tary of the Council Professor Irish, of the Missouri Botanical Gardens, St. Louis, informs us it has been suggested that some action be taken "on improving the common practice of naming and breeding va- rieties of plants which are propagated by seed. The variety of names now used mean little, and the de- velopment of some system ot practice would bring about more certainty as to the meaning of varietal names." Also "calling the attention of those inter- ested in horticulture, particularly the horticultural tradesmen, to the importance of participating both locally and generally in the work of improvement, which is now so strongly in evidence all over the country." Professor Irish will be glad to receive suggestions from all interested in matters that should come before the council, which should be forwarded to him at once. September 30, 190S The Hlori-st-s' IBxchange 403 OUR READERS' VIEWS Usin^ Ashes for Rooting Cuttings. Editor Forists' Exchange: Last Summer while our cyclamen were plunged in ashes one of our men stuck a lot of rose and other cuttings between the cyclamen pots, and when we lifted the pots we found every cutting rooted. Later on. as an experiment, we divided our rose and some other cuttings equally between sand and ashes. Of course, the ashes were sifted. Nearly every cutting stuck in ashes had splendid roots, while of those in sand many had damped off. We used no bottom heat. We only write this as the result of our own experience and would like to hear from others. New Jersey. WATKIS & NICHOLSON. F. C. Goble Still Lives. Editor Florists' Exchange: Tour published report, in last week's issue, of the death of F. C. Goble, of Verona, N. J., was a serious error. As we had not heard of it, nor seen any notice in local papers, we were greatly surprised, and could hardly believe it possible; but I \\'as sure The Flor- ists' Exchange would not knowingly publish a notice of that character on mere lumor. I have just re- ceived a letter from Mrs. Goble, saying there was no truth in the report, although Mr. Goble is quite ill and under care of a physician. I hope you will deny the report in your next issue. Montclair. N. J. J. C. WILLIAMS. [We gladly accede to the request of Mr. Williams. extend our apologies to Mr. Goble's family, and are very much gratified to know the published report is wrong. The item was reproduced from a clipping which appeared in a local newspaper. — Ed.] A Southern Interstate Horticultural Society Editor Florists' Exchange: Being a member of the New Orleans Horticultural Society, the idea has suggested itself to the writer, also to different members of our association, that it would be a wise plan to "have an Inter-State Horticul- tural Society, or Association, the object of which would be to become acquainted with members of the craft, to hold conventions at different points through- out the South in the following named States; Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Louisiana — in other words, to cover the entire South- ern States. At a meeting of the New Orleans Horti- cultural Society, held September 21, a committee was appointed to investigate this matter, and ascertain the names and addres.ses of such organizations, or so- cieties, as now exist throughout the South. The writer will consider it a special favor to receive the names and addresses of such. JOSEPH STECKLER. New Orleans, La. Longevity of Florists. Editor Florists' Exchange: The death of my old friend, John C. Ure, men- tioned in your last week's issue, puts me again in a reminiscent mood; and, as often before, am in- clined to dispute the findings of the celebrated doc- tor as given in your pages some years ago, to the following effect: "It will surprise many to learn that the highest death rate is found among a class who breathe in the sweetest odor — florists. The rea- son is a simple one. The florist lives at once in the torrid and frigid zone. From a greenhouse atmos- phere of nearly 100 degrees he must step out into one that is below the freezing point, often below zero. By force of habit, he grows careless, and this in- creases the danger to which he is exposed. Lung and stomach trouble, as well as rheumatism, find in the florist the least resistance." I believe the life and death history of the craft would show that a liberal proportion reach the al- loted span of Holy Writ, of threescore years and ten. and many well on beyond. At any rate, I find more than a score did so in and around Chicago. The first to pass away, who had a florist's funeral by his brethren of the day, was the respected Archi- bald T. Williams, who died in 1868. the third florist in this city: but under the years I have allotted for this article. The next, S. Brooks, reached the good age of 72; he died in 1875. He had the dis- tinction of being the pioneer florist, building a green- house as early as, I think, 1845, on the spot where Uncle Sam has just opened his new post office, at the corner of South Clark and Monroe streets. However, the palm must be awarded to William Brooker, who died in 1875 at the rare old age of 95 years. He had carried on a very successful busi- ness in this city 33 years, being a private gardener, on the Hudson River, N. T., before starting here as a florist, which he did in 1858. Our old friend, John Goode, lived till his 88th year. He was a native of the Emerald Isle. Of those given below, at least nineteen of them were old-country gardeners before entering the busi- ness as florists. Others we have who died before they reached the threescore, but closely approaching the sixty mark. Outdoor life mors or less is un- doubtedly favorable to the gardener and florist, and Drf.sc-ts other drawbacks. ROLL OF HONOli. Name. Died. Age. Anthony, J. T 1903 61 .Mien, W. D 1891 71 Kronker, William 1891 9,''. Brnoks. Samuel 1875 72 Oesmond. Wllli.im 1900 60 Kxiell. Robert 1899 65 Elsworth. Louis 188B 80 I-'uller, D. B 1897 74 I-'ancourt, William 1901 69 Garland, Solomon 1901 71 Goode, John 1891 88 Holmes, John 1894 65 Hnvey, A. T 1890 TO Khinder, Charles F 1901 65 Ludl.uv. Frank 1898 72 Moir. Samuel 1895 58 Peter.son. P. S 1903 75 Penshorn. Charles 61 Pc.uley, Robert 6r, Reissig. Charles 1892 78 Seward. James B 1900 70 Scliaeffer, Peter 1901 61 Stuenkel, William 1895 81 Newett. W. G 1896 72 Ure. John C ....1905 73 Chicago. EDGAR SANDERS. Two Fishermen's Z^uck Photo taken on the beach near Westerly. R. I. The person on the right is Samuel S. Pennock. the wholesale florist of Philadelphia; the one on the left is Clarence J. Harper, president of Union Trust Com- pany, Philadelphia. The fish are flounders, and were all caught in the breakers with light rod, as shown in photo. The largest fish, on the left, weighed seven and three-quarter pounds. D. R. Interest in Plant Breeding. At the time of the June meeting of plant breeders at Wooster, Ohio, it became evident that the interest in plant improvement had reached such a point that a permanent organization seemed advisable, not only to assist the plant breeders of the State in their work, but also to keep the ofHcial records of their breeding, which have thus far been kept up by the Ohio Experiment Station. Accordingly, Messrs. L. H. Goddard, Ohio Experiment Station, Wooster, Ohio; A. G. McCall, Ohio State University. Columbus. Ohio; F. C. Snyder, Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio, were appointed a committee to pre- pare a constitution and by-laws for such a permanent organization, the same to be presented at the niid- Winter meeting of plant breeders at Columbus, Ohio. The committee will be pleased to hear from all who are interested in this work, with suggestions regard- ing the details of organization. A Rediscovered Begonia. In the course of some explorations of Hayti in 1903 George V. Nash, head gardener at the New York Botanical Gardens, collected seeds and herbarium specimens of a begonia growing on open banks on Mount Maleu\Te at an altitude of about 2,500 feet. Plants were raised from this seed in the greenhouses of the gardens, and are flgured in the September. 1905. number of the Journal. The plant is of par- ticular interest, says Dr. Britton, in his comments thereon, on account of having almost orbicular leaves, showing very little of the lob-sided character so clearly in evidence in the leaves of most begonias. Dr. Britton is of the opinion that the plant is that described by Plumier in his "Plantarum American- arum," published in 1755, who describes the flowers as rosy. In the plants raised from seed collected by Mr. Nash, some individuals bear white flowers, while others have flowers distinctly pinkish tinged. Reflections on Current Topics. MR. EDITOR. — It takes a long time to absorb all that an S. A. P. meeting affords in the way of an Intellectual feast. One thing that strikes me very forcibly, on reading the various official reports, is the rather perfunctory treatment accorded the secre- tary's report, so far as It relates to deceased mem- bers. Not a word of sympathy with the relatives of the dead is apparent; and I do not know that any other official expression of sorrow at their loss, by the society, is forwarded at any time. This appears heartless. True, when a member has gone "where the wicked cease from troubling," his usefulness to the S. A. F. is ended, as well as otherwise; but what of his sons, for instance, who have taken up the work the father laid down when he passed away! Wouldn't they appreciate the fact that the S. A. F. thought enough of his membership to express regret, officially, at losing him; and would not this publicly expressed token of sympathy in bereavement go a long way to win the favor and adherence of those who remain? If this would add to the already oner- • ous duties of the secretary, perhaps there could be devised some printed form that would lighten his labors in this connection. In the early days of the society a floral tribute, of a specified design, was sent to the funeral of a de- ceased member. The practice was discontinued, probably because so many members shuffied off this mortal coil, and on account of the expense, the design being a somewhat elaborate one. It seems to me the practice is worthy of re-establishment, on a cheaper scale. At any rate, let the S. A. F., in meeting assembled, vote its sympathy to the be- reaved families of its dead. That costs nothing; and the paper and postage necessary will not greatly augment the outlays of the secretary's office. I am thus interested in this matter, because I'm pretty near a dead one myself; and I know that the old woman and Jemima would appreciate even the slightest token of the S. A. F.'s esteem for my many services rendered it during my lifetime, after I have passed in my chips. The daily newspapers of this week contain the news that the government entomologist. Dr. L. O. Howard, has secured in Europe specimens of certain parasites that will keep in check the gypsy and brown-tail moths. This will be welcome information to the residents in the infected districts of Massa- chusetts and other States. I don't know how "Horti- culture" may view it. though, as the .suppression of the moths may deprive the editor of a threadbare theme. I was thinking of advising him to catch these moths and put salt on their tails; but the arrival of the parasite will render this advice null and void. However, he still has the S. A. F. and the cut-flower trade to fall back upon. Speaking of the cut-flower business. I am reminded that a few years back, a New York correspondent of a Chicago trade paper referred in no complimen- tary tone to the practice of giving tips to buyers, in fact, the demanding of these tips by certain buy- ers, prevalent in the wholesale district of the me- tropolis. An evil of this kind, demoralizing as it is to the conducting of a legitimate business Is difficult to uproot, and I presume that it exists to- day. The joint vigilance committee of the nursery, seed, and florist trades, which avowedly scorns graft and grafters, might help eradicate the nuisance backed as they would be by the Sache bill, now part of the New York Penal Code, making It a misde- meanor, with flnes ranging from $50 to $100, on conviction, for any one to give "commissions," to buyers of merchandise in the employment of others I wonder If the clauses of the bill apply to the trade paper advertising solicitor, who doles out candy and cheap novels to females with a supposed pull at Christmas and Easter times? I was pleased to observe In last week's number of your journal that the reputable seed and nursery houses around New York do not countenance "graft" in any shape or form — a sign that we are hearing the millenlum. Adverting once more to the S. A. F. proceedings, the editor of your Boston contemporary thinks that the question on the society countenancing the sub- stitution of popular appellations for cumbersome and often unpronounceable foreign names of new plant introductions, "received rather superficial han- dling considering its importance." In my opinion, the question was a stupid one, and should never have been submitted. The botanical names given to plants, generally correct, are accepted by plants- men the world over. In the case of variety names no society can constitute itself an "oracle." Every- man has the right and privilege to call his own creations, whether boys or bouvardias, what he pleases. If he tags burdensome appellations on them, they are likely to suffer therefrom — perhaps. The speaker who said that the man who named the Mme. Norbert Levavasseur dwarf rose, the "Baby Rambler," did a good thing, made a foolish remark, I think. That name is not original — vide Babv Primrose — neither is the rose a "rambler." The designation Is a misnomer and meaningless. If pop- ular names are wanted, and many believe they are. they should be expressive and In some way ex- planatory. For instance, a carnation named Job would indicate that It was prolific, free, a good keeper and, in general, possessed of many fine quali- ties; one called Jemima, that it was lovely in the extreme. What the S. A. F. should do is to encour- age short names, if for no other purpose than to reduce advertising bills, seeing that trade papers continue to multiply. So thinks JOB. 404 The Plorists' Hxchange AMONG THE GROWERS. Gannas and Other Plants at West Grove, Pa. TheConard& Jones Companyestablishment is worth going miles to see just now. The work of the past two years among cannas has been to get darlc-leaved varieties, with large flowers. Some of the seedlings look very promising. This season there are over 50.000 plants in the field. The firm catalogues 65 varie- ties; in .addition to these there are about .50 sorts under pi-obation. A wonderful improvement is noticed here in 'the sec- ond generation of the orchid-flowered cannas; all these are stronger plants, with better foliage and flowers than the old varieties. Among these new kinds we notice Uncle Sam, a large scarlet flower witli orange throat; Wyoming, dark foliage, orange flower; Louisiana, an exceptionally good one, having bright green foliage with brilliant red flowers. An- other feature of these new cannas is, they flower earlier than the old sorts. Now we come to a row of canna Maiden's Blush, a pink of delicate shade, but not a desirable flower. This. Mr. Wintzer said, he raised from seed ten years ago, and ever since tliat time he has been working to obtain the same shade of pink in a more desirable and larger flower. This year his persistent work lias been rewarded; he has obtained the desired result from a cross of the nearly white Mount Blanc and West Grove. Black Warrior, the dwarfest of ail can- nas, has flowers of deep maroon; a very interesting plant. Chameleon, a new one, having the peculiarity salmon flowers. In a mass it is effective. Gladiator is a variety worthy of being kept in remembrance^ an improved Florence Vaughan, yellow, with red spots and red throat. It is a sturdy grower. The foliage has a curve resembling the curve of a calla. Next to this is a row of Mount Blanc— the nearest yet to white in cannas. While the flower is not so large, the effect produced is grand; especially as an edging around a bed. Duke of Marlborough is a very brilliant red, with clean green foliage. Niagara, dwarf, very strong, red flower with yellow border. Eastern Beauty, flesh color, with dark foliage. Chautauqua is a light scarlet — a very desirable variety. "Does not this hot sun shorten the flowering period of cannas?" was asked. "No." said Mr. Wintzer; "these cannas have new flowers every morning. I have watched them closely; the flowers do not open during the day, but you flnd new ones every morn- ing." The Shrubbery. In going from one canna field to another we pass thousands of plants of young shrubbery — Hydrangea paniculata, 2.5.000 in one ba.tch, 2^4 feet high, now in full bloom; "Viburnum plicatum, a very large batch; then a large lot of platycodon in full flower. Also large blocks of spiraeas, berberis, alth£ea.s. loniceras, etc.. Speaking of the propagation of this stock, Mr. Wint- zer said that in spite of what some might say, the propagation of shrubbery and nursery stock has not advanced in the past fifty years. The Roses. We cannot leave this interesting place without tak- ing a look at the roses. Here are 30 odd houses filled with healthy, growing plants, all planted out in Canna Field on Establishment of Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. of changing its color, which at first is I'ich golden orange, overlaid with stripes of Indian red, later turn- ing to self yellow and rose pink. The foliage is green. "What colors are most in demand?" was asked Mr. Wintzer. "Red and yellow." was his answer, "be- cause the public have been more educated to these. We have other shades of American origin that are just as desirable and will be in demand as the people get acquainted with them. Here is Martha Washing- ton, a dv.-arf pink; and here is the best all round canna yet introduced, Brandywine. We sent it out in 1904. It has dark foliage with bright scarlet flowers and is a continual bloomer, giving satisfaction wher- ever planted. Evolution is another good one. and is as its name Indicates, for it has dark foliage and pink flowers." Juanita is a new bronze-leaved canna, of a rich chromo yellow with flesli pink throat.*' Now we come to a batch of seedlings; one has foliage almost as dark as that of Black Beauty; it is of medium height, with pink flowers. "Do you like the color of this foliage?" "Yes," Mr. Wintzer said, "my ambition is to breed along this line, producing foliage on the Black Beauty type with large bright segments. The drawback has been the difficulty in obtaining true Black Beauty. I have some now, obtained after many trials, and intends to keep it pure." Among the seedlings are many crosses of Mount Blanc and .several of these look promising. No. 1.588 has a pink flower with cream edge, and grows four feet in height. David Harum. another good dwarf variety, has bright Vermillion flowers; but. as Mr. Wintzer said, we must try to do better; there Is too long a lapse between flowers. The canna of the future must be a perpetual bloomer. Triumph is a dwarf, with mottled scarlet flowers. Buttercup, .a cream flower, with green foliage. California, an odd looking variety, but Mr. Wintzer says it has a place in every collection of cannas. It has green foliage and orange benches for stock. These plants are propagated from two-year old field grown stock, the aim being to main- lain vitality in the young roses. Mr. Wintzer said that in this way he was able to build up a rose. He had clearly deinonstrated this in the case of Perle des Jardins, and in another year would have this stock as strong as it ever was. Another strong point, he does not approve of chopping down a plant when taking cuttings; rather go over the benches three or four times, and thin out the plants; say, take out two shoots at a time and leave the remainder, so that the vitality of the plant be maintained. We observed the Baby Rambler rose in very large quantities; it is expected this variety will be in great demand next season. It is here in all sizes, from 2M- up to 6-inch pots. Experience the past Summer has shown that this rose will not grow during July and August in this locality, and that the hot weather makes the flowers lighter in color. Cardinal, a red tea rose, sent out by Cook in 1904. looks a promising one. Etoile de France is looked upon here as a coming rose; it is a perfect color, but if grown too cool will get lighter. "Wlien do you prefer to propagate for your Spring mail trade?" was asked. "In September and October we get the best results." "What are these roses for we see here in 2Vi-inch pots now?" "For the Fall mail trade. We usually sell fifteen to twenty thou- sand, mostly for Southern trade, at this season. These Rambler, and other hardy roses, we will soon put into Winter quarters, knockin.g them out of pots and pack- ing the balls close together in frames. Prom here they will be dug out for orders in Spring." "What is your best rose for the mail trade?" "Marie Van Houtto is the best seller." "Arc you bothered much with black spot?" "No; my experience is that black spot lies entirely in the hands of the man in charge of the houses. If he watches things properly as to watering, ventilation, etc., it won't happen. If it does come, don't bother with the hundred and one decoctions in the market. Keep the plants dry and pick oft all infected leaves." "Why, here are some Marechal Niel!" "Yes,: we sell a good many," said Mr. Wintzer; "and, do you know, that was about the first rose grown on shallow benches? I grew it in 1869 and produced so many fiowers that other growers could not credit such re- sults. We offered them in the horticultural papers of that time, and the late Peter Henderson upbraided me for offering them so low; but I offered to sell him 15,000 fiowers. His only answer was one of exclama- tion." Mme. Eugene Marlett. one of Lambert's introduc- tions in roses, a hybrid tea, is looked upon as a good one. Mme. Camille is, from present appearances out- side, one of the best garden roses; a free bloomer and full of flowers all Summer. Lady Roberts, a tea of saffron color, is good. There are over 800 varieties of roses grown; and florists who at any^time are looking for an old rose can always find it "here. The trade would also be greatly benefited by a visit to such an establishment as this; an inspection starts one thinking about where all these 800.000 2%-inch roses; dry roots from 50.000 cannas, millions of shrubbery, etc.. go to. It is an interesting business; and Conard & Jones Company deserve much credit for their careful .system. DAVID RUST. Among Indiana and Ohio Growers. A short time since it was my privilege to make a hurried trip to some of the principal growers in Indiana and Ohio. There are so many good culti- vators in both States that it was not possible to see them all, but I started in at New Castle, Heller Brothers' establishment was first visited, and several large houses of carnations, in the best of condition, were the finest things that met my eye. Passing along through this range of 200,000 feet of glass you see Bride, Bridesmaid, Mme. Abel Chatenay, Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, American Beauty and Richmond. The last named rose now looks to me to be all that the introducers claim for it. Heller Brothers' stock of all kinds never looked better at this season of the year, and they are cutting some very good flowers. Across the road is the place of William Dittman, who has several houses devoted to growing Amer- ican Beauty roses, and no one in these parts grows this rose better than Mr. Dittman. From here I was driven by Herbert Heller to Peter Wieland's. His range of glass consists of 100,000 feet and is devoted to growing cut flowers for the wholesale trade. Roses, carnations and chrysanthe- mums all look well. Benthey Company were next called on. Here I found Otto Benthey busy as usual. Roses only are grown. Four benches of Richmond, as seen here, are great, but the two benches planted from 3-inch pots were vei-y much superior to the ones planted from threes. The plants were at least a third larger. Why is this? From New Castle I went to Richmond, and in the best of company — that of John Evans. The B., K. & B. Floral Company place was our first stop. Chas. Knopf now has city water, so you can look for car- nations five inches in diameter this season. The one special feature here was a bench of Fiancee. They are certainly fine, and if everybody is having as good success with this variety as Mr. Knopf is, Fi- ancee will recover from the severe shock it received this Spring out in Illinois. Chrysanthemums are looking fine, as well as carnations. I found E. T. Graves at work up to his eyes, reset- ting boilers and getting ready for Winter. Two houses of Bride and Bridesmaid here were the best I saw on my journey, and a bench of the old stand-by, Dorothy carnation, which, if everybody could grow it as they do here, would still be in the lead for dollars and cents. Other carnations look well and some fine stock can be looked for from this place during the coming season. Our next stop was with G. R. Gause. They have several nice greenhouses, grow a miscellaneous stock and are making money. They al.so were putting in a reserve boiler, and it takes money to do this. They have a very pretty cottage near their greenhouses and do a fine retail business. This brings us up to noon, and as Wallace's circus was in town I could hold John Evans no longer, so, after partaking of dinner at his house, I started out alone. I have forgotten the name of the young man who lias made a good start for himself opposite the mam- moth establishment of the E. G. Hill Company. He grows carnations exclusively. Fred Lemon was in the East. E. G. and Joe Hill were at their new farm west of Richmond, so I ha.d the honor of being conducted through this always in- teresting place by Miss Sarah Hill. Here is the home of Richmond, and a house of it, 300 feet long, is certainly grand. Carnations look well here also and young stock of all kinds never looked better. Chry- santhemums are already crowding the roof. No use for me to go into detail; this place must be seen to be appreciated. Next morning I was in Toledo, O. I found George Bayer on a wagon loaded with sweet corn driving into the city. He very kindly returned to his green- houses with me, where I found his forewoman. Miss Winter, busy with carnations and chrysanthemums. The houses here are 600 feet long, and I can assure you that thousands of both chrysanthemums and September 30, 1905 The Plorists' Exchange 405 carnations will be shipped from this place during the coming- season, and the quality of the best. Miss Win- ter grows nothing else. At the Cushman Gladiolus Company at Syivania. O., I walked through seventeen acres of the firm's specialty in full bloom. Dahlias are also grown here, but from some cause they are not blooming well. K. H. Cushman is in charge, and has a fine residence and beautiful surroundings. The place contains over 100 acres of sandy soil, well adapted to the purpose for which it is being used. Mr. Cushman also tells me that all the improvements have been made dur- ing the past five years. I was very favorably im- pressed with this place and farm, and wish more of the craft might see it. My next stop was Clyde, O. W. E. Hall I found with his feet higher than his head, reading The Florists' Exchange. He said he was hunting for the Cincinnati notes, but, of course, I knew that was a jolly. Mr. Hall has not a large place, but everything is in fine condition. Carnations are his specialty and he has several seedlings that are by no means bad. He, like some of the other.*^ that I have spoken of, was busy bricking in a new boiler (a reserve); so you see most of the growers have money. After an hour or so spent with Mr. Hall, he took me in his carriage over to one of Clyde's greatest industries, a sauerkraut factory, where they were coring and slicing cabbage by the million. A man in a large vat, with his shoes and stockings on, was tramping down the cabbage as fast as sliced and dumped into the vat. There was no mistaking the kind of goods manufactured, for "the smell was there." Kenton, O., was my next and last stop. The Ken- ton Floral Company's place, owned by Wm. Sabran- sky, contains 30,000 feet of glass. I found the best and farthest advanced carnations here and several houses of roses. This concern has a fine retail trade. My prediction is, from what I have seen, that stock the coming season will be superior to any we have had for several years. Business for September is picking up slowly, but must not be compared with that of 1904. I must not forget to sav that in October Joe Hill, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Hill, will be married to Miss Garr, a young lady of Richmond, Ind. We take great pleasure in extending our warmest con- gratulations. E. G. GILLETT. Canna Gladiator Wagner Park and Conservatories, Sidney »0. A recent issue of a local paper contains an inter- esting account of the inception and development of this unique institution, from which we cull the fol- lowing particulars: "The park includes thirty acres and was laid out five years ago by W. H. and E. P. "^^agner. The usufruct, if not the title, is in the public. The people are given the right to enjoy it as fully and freely as if the title were actually vested in them, and it is kept up without expense to the public. "The (onservatories were established when the park was l;iid out. and Mr, Wagner commenced in an amateurish way, merely for the love of cultivating and working with flowers, rather than for a sordid profit. But a man suc- ceeds best financially in the occupation he loves best, other thhigs being equal, and he soon found there was profit as well as pleasure in it. He gives his forenoons to his flowers, his afternoons to the more prosaic busi- ness of manufacturing hollow ware in conjunction with his brothers, and this is still his program. ■■In the beginning only four or five men were employed. Now thirty are required in the busy seasons in Spring and Fall, and the yearly average is twenty. WTiat can ex- plain such rapid growth? Originality and practical busi- ness methods. Mr. "Wagner introduced a feature that was new in the business. He offered free plans and advii-. to every customer who wished to beautify his premises. The value of such assistance from a professional was in- stantly recognized by the public, the offer was advertised in magazines, booklets and circulars, and the response was great. Applications flowed in from everywhere. The prospective customer is required to give the size and character of his ground and buildings, location and nature of trees and other permanent objects, and back goes a drawing and instructions showing just how to make the most of your premises, be they the estate of a millionaire or the humble cottage and yard of a day laborer. Mr. Wagner protects himself from the curious who have no serious intention of buying by making a nominal charge of one dollar per plan, and issuing a coupon which he re- ceives as cash on any order amounting to five dollars or more. The educational influence of this plan is incalcu- lable and is noticeable from Maine to California in the < superior taste shown by the people in beautifying their I premises. Rivals were not slow in catching on to a good I thing, and many of them ha^e appropriated the idea, stolen Mr. Wagner's thunder, as it were. But the people I are the chief gainers. "Fifty acres, including the park, are devoted to the ' business. The propagating is done in the greenhouses, and the plants are afterward transplanted to the open field. Only hardy plants are grown. i "The business methods are illustrated by the character and amount of advertising, without which such an indus- try, with customers scattered far and wide, could not be established or kept going. Magazine columns are freely used and their own booklets are sent through the mails. One is entitled ■How to Beautify Home Surroundings;' another, 'Landscape Gardening for Amateurs;' a third, ■Plants and Plans for Beautiful Surroundings.' The titles indicate their character and scope, and these booklets are an important factor in arousing the interest of inquiring i"u.stomers. after the initial work has been done by the ads. The firm also imports considerable stock, princi- pally dwarf evergreens for formal landscape gardening. 1 which is coming much in favor where conditions forbid the natural style. I '■One of the valuable a.ssets of the business is the list of names of patrons and prospective customers, on cards and arranged alphabetically in drawers. There are 40,000 ■ names, mostly of customers, scattered from ocean to ocean anii from the lakes to the gulf, while some are the names of foreigners north or south of our boundaries." Canna Chameleoti A New Orleans (La.) Greenhouse Plant. The greenhouse plant of tlie Metairie Ridge Nursery Company, says The Picayune, is tlie largest and most complete of its kind in the ^'hole South. It covers 60.000 square feet of ground. It is equipped with the very latest appliances in heating, ventilating and watering. It is strictly a New Orleans enterprise, the company being backed by local capital and headed by Southern men. This plant wa.^i begun last April and has been in livocess of building ever since. It is located onMetairie Midge. L